Elbit Systems of America Recruits Goff for Government Relations
April 25 2006 - 1:50PM
PR Newswire (US)
Technology Advocate Will Serve as Resource to Civilian, Defense
Agencies WASHINGTON, D.C., April 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Elbit
Systems of America, a leading provider of high performance defense
and commercial aviation products and sub-system solutions, today
announced the appointment of Donald G. Goff as vice president of
government relations. Under Goff, the Elbit Systems of America's
Washington office will further develop its legislative, regulatory,
and end user community activities relating to commercial aviation,
homeland security and the Department of Defense. "Today, military
and homeland security agents as well as operators of commercial
aircraft have technological systems in place that give them better
capabilities than ever before. However, they still require
tailoring, upgrades, and support to stay aligned with the evolving
defense, homeland security, and commercial aviation national
interests," said Tim Taylor, president & CEO of Elbit Systems
of America. "Our nation's decision makers and policy makers will
benefit from Don's expertise because he has a solid understanding
of the technologies that provide the flexibility, speed,
responsiveness, and pre-emption needed to save lives and enhance
safety." Goff comes to Elbit Systems of America from Boeing
(NYSE:BA) where he directed legislative affairs in support of
aerospace programs for the United States and allied countries.
Prior to Boeing, Goff was vice president of government relations
for the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) where his
leadership helped to change the small aircraft tort statutes.
During his tenure at GAMA, Goff was appointed to the Industry
Sector Advisory Committee and counseled the Secretary of Commerce
and the United States Trade Representative on a wide range of
international and aerospace issues. An instrument-rated helicopter
pilot and general aviation fixed-wing pilot, Goff is a West Point
graduate with a bachelor of science degree in engineering and a
master's degree in education from Duke University. About Elbit
Systems of America Elbit Systems of America companies are leading
providers of high performance products and sub-system solutions
focusing on the defense, homeland security, and commercial aviation
markets. With facilities and offices in Texas, New Hampshire,
Kansas, Alabama, Georgia, Virginia, and California, Elbit of
Systems of America is dedicated to supporting those who contribute
daily to the defense and safety of the United States. The Elbit
Systems of America group is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd.
(NASDAQ: ESLT), a global electronics company engaged in a wide
range of programs for innovative defense and homeland security
applications. Additional information about the company is available
at http://www.elbitsystemsofamerica.com/. Trademarks Elbit Systems
of America and other trademarks, service marks and logos are
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companies in the United States and in foreign countries. Copyright
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