FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DECEMBER 5, 2005
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Kellstrom Industries announces the promotion of Dennis Zalupski to President.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2005 (MIRAMAR, FL) – Kellstrom Industries today announced the promotion of its Commercial Aerospace President, Dennis Zalupski, to President of Kellstrom Industries. At the same time, Mr. Zalupski was also elected to serve as a member of Kellstrom’s Board of Managers.
In his new role, Mr. Zalupski will be responsible for the operating performance of both the Commercial & Defense Divisions of Kellstrom Industries, including strengthening the Leadership team and providing strategic direction. He will continue to report to Donald R. Schreiber, Kellstrom Industries’ Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
"Over the past four years, Dennis has done an outstanding job in growing and strengthening Kellstrom’s Commercial Aerospace business.” said Mr. Schreiber. "We are confident his leadership and in-depth knowledge of the global aerospace market will enable him to be successful in his new position."
Prior to joining Kellstrom in June 2001, Mr. Zalupski was General Manager-Sales, GE Engine Services, a $5.5 billion division of GE Aircraft Engines. In this position, Mr. Zalupski was responsible for leading the team responsible for all Engine Overhaul and Repair Services Sales on a global basis. Mr. Zalupski spent over 12 years in various senior management positions within GE, both domestically and internationally, and prior to that, almost 10 years in various sales and distribution positions with Whirlpool Corporation.
Mr. Zalupski earned a Master of Business Administration degree in Marketing and a Bachelor of Science degree in Resource Development from Michigan State University.

Kellstrom Industries is globally recognized as a leading provider of aftermarket services for the Commercial and Defense Aerospace Industries. Kellstrom is dedicated in delivering innovative and value added distribution and customized programs. Some of these programs include, but are not limited to, supply-chain management, provisioning, repair & inventory management. Kellstrom Industries was the first reseller to achieve ISO 9000-2000 certification, the internationally recognized paradigm of quality assurance.
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