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Ultralife Announces Election of General Christman to BOD

September 06, 2001 by Jeff Shepard

Ultralife Batteries Inc. (Newark, NY) announced the election of General Daniel Christman to its board of directors. Until recently, General Christman was the Commanding General and Superintendent of the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY.

General Christman has over 30 years of leadership experience in positions in the Army and federal government. Before assuming command of West Point in 1996, General Christman served two years as Assistant to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in the Pentagon. General Christman is currently on the boards of the United Services Automobile Association (San Antonio, TX) and the Foreign Policy Association (New York).

John D. Kavazanjian, president and CEO of Ultralife, said, "We are delighted to have General Christman as a director of our company. His vast management and team-building experience, creative vision and global perspective add substantial strength, knowledge and leadership to our corporate management team."