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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- Tom
Epley has been promoted from senior vice president of operations
to president of NORSHIPCO, a member of the United States Marine
Repair (USMR) family of shipyards, America's largest non-nuclear
ship repair, modernization, overhaul and conversion company. USMR
is a wholly owned subsidiary of United Defense (NYSE:UDI). In this
new position, Epley reports directly to Monty Dickinson, USMR's
executive vice president of operations.
Al Krekich, president of USMR said, "Tom is certainly deserving
of this position, and I am pleased to announce his promotion.
He has a long history with the company and brings to the table
extensive knowledge and expertise in all areas of the ship repair
business."
Epley received a bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering from
Pennsylvania State University and a master's degree in business
administration from National University.
Krekich also added, "Tom is well respected by his colleagues
and customers, and his educational background, combined with his
work experience and service in the Navy, make him the ideal choice
to lead NORSHIPCO."
United States Marine Repair facilities are located in Norfolk,
Va. (corporate headquarters); San Diego, San Pedro and San Francisco,
Calif.; Ingleside, Texas; and Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
United Defense (NYSE:UDI) is a leader in the design, development
and production of combat vehicles, artillery, naval guns, missile
launchers and precision munitions used by the U.S. Department
of Defense and allies worldwide and is America's largest non-nuclear
ship repair, modernization and conversion company. To learn more
about United Defense, visit www.uniteddefense.com.
Mike Adams
United States Marine Repair
(757) 494-4257
Jackie Kreisler
Southwest Marine
(619) 557-4289
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