Ballistic Recovery Systems Announces Hiring of CFO SOUTH ST. PAUL, Minn., March 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ballistic Recovery Systems, Inc. (OTC:BRSI) (BULLETIN BOARD: BRSI) ( http://www.brsparachutes.com/ ) a whole-airplane parachute company, announced today the hiring of Jayme Reinisch as Chief Financial Officer. Reinisch comes to BRS with over 15 years of proven financial and operational experience. The former Corporate Controller in charge of Finance for Herold Precision Metals, LLC will utilize his strong analytical, leadership and multi-business development expertise to champion the company's financial and operating performance. "We couldn't be more pleased to have attracted someone of Jayme Reinisch's caliber for our team," said Larry E. Williams, BRS President & COO. "This is a tremendous time of growth for our company, and we are confident that Jayme has what it takes to maximize our financial success." Reinisch's successful track record speaks for itself. As Corporate Controller in charge of Finance for Herold Precision Metals LLC in White Bear Township, Minnesota, he led the financial and business sectors of the company to greater efficiency and profitability. Reinisch has also held high level executive finance positions with Quali Tech, Inc. in Chaska, Mn & Bison Instruments, Inc. in Minnetonka, MN. "I am excited to be joining such an innovative and industry leader," said Reinisch. "As BRS continues to grow its aviation safety business, I look forward to championing the company's increased operating performance and pledge to take its financial success to the next level." BRS (Ballistic Recovery Systems) is a South St. Paul, Minnesota based company that designs, manufactures and distributes whole airplane emergency parachute systems for use on general aviation and recreational aircraft. Since the early 1980's, BRS has delivered nearly 20,000 parachute systems to aircraft owners around the world, including over 1900 systems on certified aircraft like the Cirrus Design aircraft manufactured in Duluth, Minnesota. Actual documented uses of BRS systems are credited with saving the lives of 177 people. In April, Aviation Week & Space Technology Magazine will recognize BRS who is celebrating its 25th year in business, with a prestigious Laureate Award, emblematic as the top Business and General Aviation Company for 2004. Reinisch is 39 years old and a 1988 graduate of the University of North Dakota, where he earned a degree in Financial Management. He is married with two children. His wife Lisa, daughter Lindsey and son Matthew reside in Hastings, Minnesota. For more information on BRS contact: Larry E. Williams; BRS, Inc: Fleming Field, 300 Airport Road; South St. Paul, MN 55075; USA ( ) TEL 651.457.7491 ; FAX 651.457.8651 or Robb Leer media liaison at 953-842-8133 ( ) DATASOURCE: Ballistic Recovery Systems, Inc. CONTACT: Robb Leer for Ballistic Recovery Systems, Inc., +1-612-701-0608, or, Larry E. Williams of Ballistic Recovery Systems, Inc., +1-651-457-7491, or Web site: http://www.brsparachutes.com/

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