KHK Kitty Hawk

Kitty Hawk, Inc. (AMEX:KHK) today announced the appointment of Raymond B. Greer to its Board of Directors. Greer, a veteran of the transportation industry, is currently president and CEO for Transport Industries Holdings, Inc. (TIH), a $650M privately held non-asset based logistic and transportation services company based in Irving, Texas. "Throughout his business career, Ray Greer has been at the forefront of innovation and execution for global supply-chain management, multi-modal logistics and information technology," said Robert W. Zoller, President and CEO of Kitty Hawk, Inc. "Ray's professional and personal interests as well as industry experience will make him a valuable asset to Kitty Hawk's team members, leadership, Board of Directors and customers as we continue to develop new strategic initiatives within an ever-changing industry environment," said Gerald L. Gitner, Kitty Hawk's non-executive chairman of the board. Prior to joining TIH, Greer served as president and CEO for Newgistics, Inc., an industry leader in reverse logistics solutions; president - Global Network Solutions and Services for i2 Technologies, Inc.; and chairman and CEO of Esurg Corporation, a leading e-commerce provider for medical-based technology solutions, supplies and information services. From 1994 to 2000, Greer served with Ryder Systems, Inc., most notably as the president of Ryder's integrated logistics & transportation business; from 1983 to 1994, he served with FedEx Corporation in various line and corporate staff positions, including the position of global contract director for the semi-conductor industry within FedEx logistics. Greer has numerous industry recognitions, including "Top CEO" by VarBusiness Magazine; "Outstanding Contributor To Logistics Education" - Council of Logistics Management; and, "Rising Star of Our Time" - Forbes magazine. In addition, Greer has earned an Executive Masters Degree, Information Systems & Telecommunications - Christian Brothers University and Bachelor of Science, Mathematics and Computer Science - University of Utah. He currently serves on the Newgistics Inc. Advisory Board and the Lassonde Venture Board, University of Utah, School of Business. As a recognized leader in air cargo customer service, Kitty Hawk is the premier provider of guaranteed, mission-critical, scheduled overnight air freight transportation to major business centers throughout North America including, Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, Puerto Rico and Mexico. With more than 30 years experience in the aviation and airfreight industries, Kitty Hawk plays a key-connecting role in the global supply chain. Kitty Hawk serves the logistics needs of more than 500 freight forwarders, integrated carriers, logistics companies and major airlines with its fleet of B737-300SF and B727 freighter aircraft, its ground truck network, as well as its 239,000 square-foot cargo warehouse, US Customs clearance and sort facility at its Fort Wayne, Ind. hub. Kitty Hawk is the North American launch customer for the fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly B737-300SF aircraft. Kitty Hawk's extensive air-ground cargo network and award winning, guaranteed overnight express service is ideal for heavyweight shipments, special goods with unique dimensions, perishables, animals and other valuable shipments.