ELMA, N.Y., July 17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Servotronics, Inc.
(NYSE MKT: SVT) announces the appointment of Lucion (Luke) P. Gygax, a Major in the Army
National Guard with experience in supply chain management, human
resources, and executive leadership, to the Board of Directors
effective immediately.
"We are pleased to welcome Luke
Gygax to the Board of Directors," said Company President
Kenneth D. Trbovich. "Luke is a
highly qualified individual who brings a wealth of practical
operational knowledge, extensive recruiting experience, and
leadership capability to the Company. We look forward to
benefiting from his perspectives and valuable insights as we
continue to execute on our strategic plans."
Mr. Gygax is currently the Executive Officer of the 340th
Brigade Support Battalion where he serves as chief of staff for a
battalion of 600 personnel. He has over 25 years of
experience with the United States Army and the Army National Guard,
including prior leadership assignments as a Non-commissioned
Officer, Battalion Support Operations Officer, Battalion Human
Resources Officer, Battalion Operations Officer, Brigade
Transportation Officer and Recruiting Company Commander. A
decorated veteran of Operation Desert Storm and The Iraq War, Mr.
Gygax is the recipient of the Bronze Star Medal, the Meritorious
Service Medal, three Army Commendation Medals, four Army
Achievement Medals, and several other awards.
Mr. Gygax received a Bachelor's Degree in History and Psychology
from Beliot College in Wisconsin,
is a graduate of the United States Army Officer Candidate School,
and is presently pursuing a Master of Arts in Transportation and
Logistics from the American Military University in West Virginia. Additionally, Mr. Gygax has
extensive training in logistics, human resources management,
leadership, and Lean Six Sigma principles. He will serve on the
Company's Independent Directors Committee and Audit Committee.
Servotronics, Inc. is composed of two groups – the Advanced
Technology Group (ATG) and the Consumer Products Group (CPG).
The ATG primarily designs, develops and manufactures servo control
and other components for various commercial and government
applications (i.e., aircraft, jet engines, missiles, manufacturing
equipment, etc.). The CPG designs and manufactures cutlery,
bayonets, machetes and combat, survival, sporting, agricultural,
and pocket knives for both commercial and government
applications.
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