ICx Technologies Inc. Appoints Advisory Board
Board Includes Former Cabinet Members, Congressmen, Military Officers, Leading Businessmen, Technologists, and Academics
ICx Technologies Inc., a developer of advanced security technologies, today announced the membership of its Advisory Board. The fifteen-member Board includes a former Cabinet member, a former congressman, and a distinguished group of military officers, leading businessmen, technologists, and academics.
"This Board will guide our development of next-generation security solutions," said Mark Mills, ICx's Chief Technology Officer, "We are privileged to be able to draw on the expertise of a group with so much high-level experience on the front lines of military force protection, homeland security, emergency response, surveillance, and intelligence. This Board gives us a unique perspective on the threats our customers face. And it will provide invaluable guidance on how ICx can most effectively address customer needs."
"I am delighted to join this exciting enterprise," said Robert Iorizzo, a former President of Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems Sector, and now Chairman of the ICx Advisory Board. "The future of civilian and military security depends on technology innovation. ICx is a leading player in this arena. The Board will help ICx continue to deliver leading-edge systems to protect our troops and the U.S. homeland."
Members of the ICx Board of Advisors include:
- Dr. Ake Almgren, Owner and President of Orkas Inc., former ABB executive, CEO Autoliv, and CEO of Capstone Turbine.
- Maj. General Tony Corwin USMC (Ret.), a Principal of Blank Rome Government Relations LLC, former Director of Legislative Affairs for United States Marine Corps.
- Honorable John Dalton, President, Housing Policy Council, Financial Services Roundtable; former Secretary of the Navy, managing director Stephens Inc.
- Vincent J. Doherty, Captain, New York City Fire Dept., Executive Officer HazMat Operations, Senior Fellow/Practitioner Dept. Homeland Security, Office for Domestic Preparedness.
- General Ralph E. Eberhart USAF (Ret.), President, Armed Forces Benefit Association; former Commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command.
- Tony Grosso, former Director of Diversification and Expansion, Director of Manufacturing, SVP Engineering, and SVP National Accounts, ADT Security Systems.
- Carol A. Haave, former Deputy Undersecretary of Defense (Intelligence) and Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (C3I).
- Robert P. Iorizzo, former President, Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems Sector; [Chairman of the Advisory Board].
- Lt. Gen. Philip R. Kensinger, Jr. (Ret.), former Commanding General, U.S. Army Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, NC.
- Maj. General James Marks (Ret.), Senior Vice President, Intelligence and Language Center, McNeil Technologies; former Commander, United States Army Intelligence Center, Fort Huachuca.
- Honorable Joe Reeder, Managing Director, Greenberg Traurig, LLC., former Under Secretary Army, Chairman Panama Canal Commission Board of Directors.
- Rafi Ron, Co-founder, President and CEO, New Age Security Solutions, former Chief Security Officer, Israeli Airport Authority.
- Lt. Col. Bob Sigl (Ret.), Senior Vice President, Army Operations, Camber Corporation; former Senior Military Assistant for the Secretary of the Army and Product Manager, U.S. Army.
- Julian B Twombly, former President and CEO, Edwards Systems Technology, Transition Consultant for General Electric (following 2005 GE acquisition).
- Honorable JC Watts, Chairman of J.C. Watts Companies, former member of Congress (R. Oklahoma), former member House Armed Services Committee, House Select Committee on Homeland Security, and House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
About FLIR Systems
FLIR Systems, Inc. is a world leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of sensor systems that enhance perception and awareness. The Company’s advanced thermal imaging and threat detection systems are used for a wide variety of imaging, thermography, and security applications, including airborne and ground-based surveillance, condition monitoring, research and development, manufacturing process control, search and rescue, drug interdiction, navigation, transportation safety, border and maritime patrol, environmental monitoring, and chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives (CBRNE) detection. Visit the Company's web site at www.FLIR.com.
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