ST. LOUIS, March 08, 2004 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] Integrated Defense Systems, based in St. Louis, today appointed Mark McGraw Director of Naval Weapons Programs.
McGraw is a 24-year veteran of the company and most recently has been the deputy program manager for Boeing's Multi-Mission Maritime Aircraft (MMA) program. In his new position, he will have responsibility for the Standoff Land Attack Missile Expanded Response, Harpoon and target missile systems based in St. Charles, Mo.
"Mark McGraw's leadership in MMA, as well as his engineering expertise, will be a great asset to our Naval Weapons programs," said Mike Marks, Boeing vice president and general manager for U.S. Air Force Fighter and Bomber Programs, and Weapon Programs. "We're fortunate to have him lead our team."
McGraw joined Boeing in 1980 after earning a B.S. in electrical engineering from the University of Notre Dame. He also earned a masters of engineering management from Washington University. McGraw lives in St. Louis with his wife and three children.
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