September 26, 2006
Solid State Disk Manufacturer, Adtron, Elects David J. McLaughlin as Newest Board Member: Business Executive and Author Joins Independent Board of Directors
Phoenix, AZ - September 26, 2006 -Adtron Corporation, solid state disk manufacturer and the industry leader in delivering smart data storage solutions to the industrial marketplace, announced today that David McLaughlin has joined Adtron's independent board of directors. Mr. McLaughlin currently sits on the board of directors of Scientific Atlanta, recently acquired by Cisco (NASDAQ:CSCO), and Smart and Final, Inc. (NYSE:SMF).
"Mr. McLaughlin will focus his energies on strategic corporate development for Adtron," stated Robert M. Benkendorf, Adtron Chief Executive Officer. "He's passionate about corporate strategy and is a recognized expert in the challenges that growing organizations face in the area of human relations development. These qualities are valued at Adtron where the entrepreneurial spirit prevails."
"It is an honor to be a part of such a dynamic and growth-oriented company," stated Mr. McLaughlin. "It is unusual for a privately-held company, such as Adtron, to develop an independent Board of Directors. This demonstrates their commitment to their employees and the longevity of the company. I am pleased to be a part of this driving force in the industrial flash disk market."
Mr. McLaughlin's career spans 30 years with such companies as McKinsey and Company and Troy Biosciences, including his own consultancy focusing on corporate strategy, executive development and human resource management for Fortune 200 companies. He is the owner of Pentacle Publishing and is an author in both fiction and non-fiction genres.
About Adtron
Founded in 1985, Adtron is a leading designer and global supplier of hard disk-based and solid state disk solutions for the telecom, defense/aerospace, industrial automation, medical, and transportation markets. Incorporating standard form factors (including 2.5-inch, 3.5-inch, cPCI, and ATCA) and based on proven Adtron SmartStorage™ framework, Adtron flash disk products are designed to meet the stringent requirements of the world's most demanding industrial applications. The Adtron Quality Management System is ISO 9001:2000 certified. Adtron is a privately-held corporation headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona with channels in all global markets. Learn more about Adtron at http://www.adtron.com.
