WOOD DALE, Ill., Aug. 10, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- AAR, a global
aerospace and defense contractor and leading provider of aviation
services to airlines and governments worldwide, announces it has
named Marcus Jadotte as its Vice
President of Public Affairs. Jadotte, most recently an Assistant
Secretary for the U.S. Commerce Department, will establish an AAR
office in Washington, D.C., and be
responsible for driving growth through strategic partnerships and
alliances and deepening relationships with federal, state and local
government officials.
Jadotte has a broad mix of global trade, investment and policy
analysis and research prowess from his time as President Obama's
Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Analysis for the
International Trade Administration, where he served as chief
liaison with U.S. industry and trade associations and advised the
Undersecretary and Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker on trade and investment policies
impacting America's global competitiveness.
"I am very excited that Marcus will be bringing his government
and trade experience to AAR. Marcus has demonstrated a
strength in identifying new markets and bringing resources together
to create best-in-class solutions for customers around the world,"
said David P. Storch, Chairman, CEO
and President of AAR.
Jadotte's new position at AAR will build on the government
relations progress made by Cheryle
Jackson, who was recently named President, AAR Africa.
"During his time at the Commerce Department, Marcus helped many
U.S. companies identify and form trade partnerships around the
world," Jackson said. "We are delighted that he has agreed to add
his unique blend of government experience and business intelligence
to the AAR team as we work to expand our business with the U.S.
government and its allies."
Previously, Jadotte served as Vice President of Public Affairs
and Multicultural Development for NASCAR, becoming the first
African-American officer in NASCAR history. Prior to NASCAR, he
served as chief of staff to two U.S. congressmen and served in the
Labor Department under the Clinton administration. In 2014, Savoy
magazine named Jadotte as one of the "Top 100 Blacks in Corporate
America."
About AAR
AAR is a global aftermarket solutions
company that employs more than 4,500 people in over 20 countries.
Based in Wood Dale, Illinois, AAR
supports commercial aviation and government customers through two
operating segments: Aviation Services and Expeditionary Services.
AAR's Aviation Services include inventory management; parts supply;
OEM parts distribution; aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul;
and component repair. AAR's Expeditionary Services include airlift
operations; mobility systems; and command and control centers in
support of military and humanitarian missions. More information can
be found at www.aarcorp.com.
This press release contains certain statements relating to
future results, which are forward-looking statements as that term
is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
These forward-looking statements are based on beliefs of Company
management, as well as assumptions and estimates based on
information currently available to the Company, and are subject to
certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to
differ materially from historical results or those anticipated,
including those factors discussed under Item 1A, entitled "Risk
Factors", included in the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended May 31, 2016. Should one or
more of these risks or uncertainties materialize adversely, or
should underlying assumptions or estimates prove incorrect, actual
results may vary materially from those described. These
events and uncertainties are difficult or impossible to predict
accurately and many are beyond the Company's control. The
Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking
statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of
such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or
unanticipated events. For additional information, see the comments
included in AAR's filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.
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