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Steve Shanck named Executive Vice President-General Manager of EADS Secure Networks North America, a division of PlantCML®
Temecula, California, March 17, 2009
PlantCML® today announced the appointment of Steve Shanck as Executive Vice President-General Manager of its Professional Mobile Radio Systems (PMR) division.
PMR’s CORP25 solution is a turnkey P25 radio system for local, countywide, statewide and federal radio networks. The solution leverages the power of IP and the P25 standard to provide interoperability and an open standards-based platform for a comprehensive offering.
In his role as Executive Vice President-General Manager, Shanck, a globally experienced general manager, sales and business development executive, will oversee all operational aspects. Among Shanck’s numerous responsibilities are the development, review, and implementation of strategic business initiatives, including sales, new product development and focus on processes promoting operational excellence and ultimately customer satisfaction. Shanck will also expand and foster the company’s channel relationships and manage compliance with state and federal agencies.
“We are pleased to have someone of Steve’s caliber leading the efforts of EADS Secure Networks North America,” said Dave Rutan, Chief Operating Officer, PlantCML. “His experience and leadership will help carry this organization into the future through increased awareness and adoption of digital, P25 trunked radio networks for public safety communications.”
In previous roles, Shanck served as Vice President and General Manager for General Dynamics Information Technology. During his four-year tenure, he led the company’s Business Development team for wireless systems as well as the International division. Prior to joining General Dynamics, Shanck was Vice President and General Manager for Asia/Pacific Business Development for Motorola, Inc. He also served in various other capacities inside Motorola, including Vice President and General Manager of Global Telecom Solutions Sector, Vice President and General Manager, Nippon Motorola Ltd., Commercial, Government and Industrial Solutions Sector (CGISS) and Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Western Division, CGISS. Shanck holds a B.S.B.A. in Marketing from the University of Florida.
“We are also pleased to announce that Sunny Taylor will assume the role of Vice President, Federal Government Solutions and Strategic Projects at PlantCML,” added Rutan. In this position, Taylor is responsible for leveraging the extensive capabilities and growth of the company’s portfolio in support of Homeland Security, Federal and Department of Defense security and communications requirements. She brings over two decades of communications experience and management capabilities to her new executive role and is based in our Arlington, Virginia office.
About EADS Secure Networks North America, a division of PlantCML (www.eads-ps.com)
EADS Secure Networks North America, a division of industry leader PlantCML, provides interoperable, professional mobile radio communications solutions to the mission-critical environment. This Project 25 (P25)-based offering, made possible through the 2008 acquisition of PlantCML by EADS North America, provides increased capabilities and growth to the company’s portfolio and position in public safety and homeland defense. Today, PlantCML is pioneering the next generation of E9-1-1 and secure network communications through Voice over IP-enabled applications, interoperable P25 radio systems and advanced emergency notification technologies. PlantCML’s solutions are resident in 14 of the top 20 most populous U.S. cities and largest first responder operations. Internationally, more than 180 public networks in 65 countries utilize the organization’s digital radio systems for fully interoperable communications between agencies, across regions and throughout nations.
About EADS North America
EADS North America is the North American operations of EADS, the second largest aerospace and defense company in the world. As a leader in all sectors of defense and homeland security, EADS North America and its parent company, EADS, contribute over $10 billion to the U.S. economy annually and support more than 190,000 American jobs through its network of suppliers and services. Operating in 17 states, EADS North America offers a broad array of advanced solutions to its customers in the commercial, homeland security, aerospace and defense markets.
