MONTEREY, Calif., Nov. 1, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- EMS Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:ELMG) announced today at the MILCOM 2004, Military Communications Conference, the appointment of Jim Kershaw to Account Manager, U.S. Military and Government Sales, for the Aeronautical Group of EMS's SATCOM Division. Kershaw has more than a decade of experience as a manager of technical sales teams and strategic accounts, and will serve the needs of EMS customers, including L-3 Communications, General Dynamics, Boeing, Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin and the U.S. military.
Jim Kershaw began his career as a naval flight officer, serving as a navigator, flight instructor and mission commander in an electronic warfare squadron. He then moved into sales roles of increasing responsibility in the semiconductor material and equipment industry for companies such as BOC Edwards, Arch Chemicals and Microbar Incorporated. Responsible for managing sales and service teams as well as strategic accounts, Kershaw demonstrated his ability to consistently increase market share and secure major supply contracts.
Neil Mackay, senior vice president and general manager of EMS's SATCOM Division, said, "Jim has proven his ability to successfully market and sell high technology products in a number of markets and industries. He will be an invaluable player in sustaining our military and government customers."
About EMS Technologies, Inc.
EMS Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:ELMG) is a leading innovator in the design and manufacture of wireless, satellite and defense solutions, and focuses its unique range of advanced technologies on the needs of broadband and mobile information users. The Company is headquartered in Atlanta, employs approximately 1,600 people worldwide and has manufacturing facilities in Atlanta, Ottawa, Montreal and Brazil.
The SATCOM Division of EMS Technologies, based in Ottawa, Canada, specializes in the design and development of satellite-based terminals and antennas for the aeronautical and land-mobile markets, and is a leader in the development and supply of high-speed data communications equipment that brings e-mail and Internet capability to the aircraft cabin. For more information, visit the Company on the World Wide Web at www.ems-t.com.
Note to Editors: Visit EMS SATCOM at MILCOM 2004 in Booth # 417, or at the online pressroom at www.emssatcom.com/MILCOM2004