Jim Carter Joins Proxy Aviation Systems as Director of Business Development
Carter brings extensive knowledge of combat aircraft and weaponry
Germantown, Md. -- March 12, 2007 -- Proxy Aviation Systems, Inc., a company that develops fully-autonomous, optionally-piloted unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), announced that Jim Carter has joined the company as Director of Business Development. In this position, Carter will work closely with Proxy Aviation’s CEO, Don Ryan, to guide business development initiatives and maximize the growth potential of the company.
Carter brings more than 28 years of operational flying experience. He recently retired from the United States Air Force (USAF), where he last served as Vice Commander of the 53 Wing at Eglin Air Force Base (AFB) in Florida, Air Combat Commands Operational Test Wing for all combat aircraft and weapon systems. Earlier, Carter served as Group Commander at a classified base in Pakistan for four months in 2002, supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. During his tenure, he oversaw unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operations and the first operational use of a small UAV developed for air base defense.
After retiring from the USAF, Carter worked with Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab (APL), Global Engagement Division. At APL, he was the Systems Engineering Integration Team Lead to the Joint Integrated Project Team for the Tri Service effort to integrate Unmanned Aerial Systems into National Airspace.
Commenting on his move to Proxy Aviation, Carter said, “Proxy Aviation has developed an innovative solution for a wide variety of military and civil applications. I am eager to lend my skills to the growth and development of a company that I believe is pushing the boundaries of what it is possible to achieve with advanced unmanned aircraft systems.”
Don Ryan, Proxy Aviation’s CEO, said, “With his extensive experience in defense programs, and his distinguished military career, Jim adds a significant business development perspective to Proxy Aviation. He brings to the position insight that is a vital addition to our company.”
Carter holds a Master of Science in Business Administration from the University of LaVerne and a Bachelor of Science from the United States Air Force Academy. He is a fighter pilot, with over 2600 hours of flight time in the A-10, F-16 and OV-10 aircraft.
About Proxy Aviation Systems, Inc.
Proxy Aviation Systems, Inc. is led by a team of executives with more than 100 years of combined experience in the fields of aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) development, manufacturing, systems integration and combat operation and is supported by a board of advisors comprised of retired flag officers from the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army and U.S. Navy. Proxy Aviation Systems is dedicated to designing and manufacturing fully autonomous, optionally piloted unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for use in intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and other special missions. Proxy Aviation’s system addresses the long endurance, medium-altitude and multi-payload requirements set forth by the U.S. military and the Department of Homeland Security. Founded in 2003 as a Delaware corporation, Proxy Aviation is headquartered in Germantown, Maryland. For more information, visit www.proxyaviation.com.# # #