American LaFrance names CEO

Oct. 29, 2007
American LaFrance, LLC has announced that Bill Hinz has joined Patriarch Partners Management Group as the Managing Director, Platform Leader for the Aero, Auto & Truck Platform

American LaFrance, LLC has announced that Bill Hinz has joined Patriarch Partners Management Group as the Managing Director, Platform Leader for the Aero, Auto & Truck Platform, which includes American LaFrance, Global Automotive Systems and MD Helicopters.

Hinz will assume the role of president & CEO of American LaFrance and be responsible for all day-to-day operations. He has more than 40 years of experience in aerospace, biotechnology, and telecommunications, and spent nearly 30 years at Allied Signal prior to joining American LaFrance.

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