Greg Gerber posted on November 18, 2008 09:22
CHARLOTTE, Mich. -- Spartan Motors Inc. said Monday that it named former GE Aviation executive Thomas Kivell as vice president and general counsel.
Kivell brings 20 years of legal experience to the position, including extensive experience in government and military contracts, as well as specialty vehicles.
Kivell will be responsible for Spartan's legal and compliance activities, including managing the legal process of contracting with customers, the U.S. military and other U.S. and international government agencies, directing the company's legal compliance and supporting the Spartan's strategic initiatives.
Kivell was general counsel for the digital systems unit of GE Aviation, a $1-billion designer and manufacturer of systems for aviation and ground vehicles, and served in legal and contract-management roles for General Dynamics Land Systems.
SOURCE: Freep.com