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Boeing Names Charles Toups, Chris Stephens to Key Satellite Systems Positions (photo,photo)
ST. LOUIS, September 17, 2002 -- Boeing Integrated Defense Systems (IDS), a unit of The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA], selected Charles Toups as vice president, Programs, at Boeing Satellite Systems, the El Segundo, Calif., satellite manufacturing arm of Boeing IDS. Toups, who previously headed Boeing Electron Dynamic Devices in Torrance, Calif., will be succeeded there by Chris Stephens, currently vice president of Business Operations at Boeing IDS' offices in Seal Beach, Calif.
In his new role, Toups will be responsible for the execution of all Boeing Satellite Systems (BSS) programs, with specific oversight for such major areas as commercial programs, and Department of Defense and Civil government programs. He is also responsible for formulating and executing market segment marketing and sales activities and for oversight of satellite launch campaigns.
Stephens is named vice president and general manager of Boeing Electron Dynamic Devices (EDD), a subsidiary of BSS. In this capacity, he is responsible for leading EDD, which is the world's leading provider of integrated high-power microwave amplifiers and a major supplier of satellite bus and payload electronics.
"These appointments recognize the accomplishments and contributions of both Charles Toups and Chris Stephens," said Randy Brinkley, president of Boeing Satellite Systems. "In his 20 years with the company, Charles has demonstrated excellent leadership and managerial skill as well as solid marketing and sales abilities. And Chris, who previously was BSS' vice president and CFO, has strong business and leadership skills that will be key to EDD's success."
Toups joined the company in 1982 and has held such key positions as director of the Spaceway global broadband satellite program, director of commercial marketing, general manager for international programs and deputy manager for commercial business development. He earned a bachelor of science degree in engineering from the University of California at Irvine in 1980 and a Master of Science degree in mechanical engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, in 1982. In 1997 he earned a master of business management degree from Stanford Graduate School of Business in Palo Alto, Calif.
Prior to his post at Boeing IDS, Stephens served as vice president and chief financial officer of BSS from October 2000 to January 2002, where he was responsible for the financial management activities of BSS and its subsidiaries, including Boeing EDD. Earlier, Stephens was vice president in charge of the successful transition to Boeing, following Boeing's acquisition of the former Hughes Space and Communications (HSC) Company, and served as vice president of finance operations at HSC. He joined HSC from AlliedSignal in 1999. He earned a bachelor of science degree in accounting in 1986 from King's College, Wilkes-Barre, Penn., and a master of business administration from Virginia Tech's Pamplin School of Business in 1995.
A unit of The Boeing Company, Boeing Integrated Defense Systems, or IDS, is one of the world's largest space and defense businesses. Headquartered in St. Louis, Boeing Integrated Defense Systems is a $23 billion business. It provides systems solutions to its global military, government and commercial customers. It is a leading provider of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; the world's largest military aircraft manufacturer; the world's largest satellite manufacturer and a leading provider of space-based communications; the primary systems integrator for U.S. missile defense; NASA's largest contractor; and a global leader in launch services.
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