Press Release - Two New Directors to the FDI Board

Federal Defense Industries Announces Appointment

Of Two New Directors to Board

New directors are retired military officers

 

Moorpark, CA (August 25, 2016) – Federal Defense Industries (FDI), a leader in military logistics, announced today that its board of directors has elected two new members to the board.  They are retired Rear Admiral Dan Stone, SC, United States Navy and retired Brigadier General Ron Huntley, United States Air Force.

Rear Admiral Dan Stone served 36 years in the U.S. Navy, retiring as Commander, Naval Supply Systems Command and 43^rd Chief of Supply Corps. While serving as Commander, he managed the Navy’s largest supply chain organization of over 25,500 military and civilian personnel, providing logistics support and services to U.S. and allied naval forces.  As Chief of Supply Corps, Stone was responsible for community management of more than 3,400 active and Reserve Supply Corps officers and some 27,000 active and reserve enlisted personnel.

Stone graduated from Villanova University and holds a Master of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Florida. He is highly decorated and is the recipient of various honors, including the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal (with bronze cluster) and the Navy Meritorious Service Medal (three gold stars).

Along with being an avid Dodgers fan, Stone enjoys spending time working on his 1979 MGB, and taking it on scenic drives with his wife Donna.

Brigadier General Ron Huntley retired from the U.S. Air Force after serving 33 years. Prior to his retirement he was the Director of Financial Management and Comptroller at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado; and in that role he was responsible for fiscal resource planning, programming and execution for control processes, supporting the nation’s space and cyberspace operations. During his distinguished career, Huntley served in various capacities, including space, missile, and network operations; as commander at squadron, group and wing levels; he also completed an assignment with the Pentagon Joint Staff (J5).

Huntley received his Bachelor’s degree from Florida State University and, among several degrees, earned a Master of Science degree in National Security Strategy from National War College, Washington, D.C.  He is currently serving as a consultant and motivational speaker, and teaches martial arts. He and his wife Ruth enjoy spending time with their grandchildren, family and friends.

“We are truly fortunate to have these two exceptional and highly accomplished retired military officers join the FDI Board of Directors” said Philip Ochoa, Chairman and CEO of FDI. “Their proven leadership, keen understanding of our customers, and their strategic planning skills add enormous value to our company.   We look forward to their guidance and counsel in helping us to expand our mission’s success and better serve our customers” concluded Ochoa.

About Federal Defense Industries, Inc.:  Federal Defense Industries is a defense contractor specializing in the expedited supply of new equipment and spare parts for three branches of the U.S. military – Army, Air Force and Navy, and their respective Foreign Military Sales mission support operations.  FDI was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Southern California’s technology-rich region in Moorpark.  To date, the company has processed more than 33,000 contracts and orders. FDI is known for quality, accuracy, and integrity, having been dubbed “the honest ones” by a major end-user. FDI’s Quality Management System is certified to AS9100C and AS9120A standards. For more information about FDI, call 805-530-3800 or visit the website at www.fdi.us.com.