Thu, Jul 31, 2003
New Bell Helicopter Vice President and General Manager of the
V-22 Program
Bell Helicopter has appointed Dennis
Jarvi to the new position of Vice President and General Manager of
the V-22 Program. Reporting directly to Bell CEO Mike Redenbaugh,
Jarvi will be responsible for all aspects of the V-22 Program
ranging from day-to-day operations to operational planning.
"The naming of Dennis Jarvi and this
new position is a recognition of the increased momentum and
importance of the V-22 program." Gen. Terrence R. Dake, (USMC-Ret)
Senior Vice President for US Government and International Military
Programs said. General Dake added "This appointment puts a strong
Program Management team in place to ensure success in the execution
of the V-22 program and, of course, I look forward to continuing
the advancement of tilt-rotor technology and its strategic position
in the Aerospace Industry, with the V-22 leading the way."
"Tiltrotor technology is one of the most significant
technologies of the past 100 years of powered flight," Redenbaugh
stated, adding "an organization does not change aviation history
without focus, and I am confident Dennis Jarvi will drive the focus
to guide the overall program, helping the Bell Boeing Team make the
V-22 a success."
Before joining Bell as Vice President US Government Programs, in
May of 2001, Jarvi held the position of Vice President and General
Manager at Detroit Diesel Corporation in Detroit (MI). He was with
Detroit Diesel from 1996 to 2001.
Jarvi spent 11 years with McDonnell Douglas
Corporation. Among other assignments, he was the Finland F-18
Program Manager located in St. Louis (MO). While with MDC, he also
spent 3 years in Washington (DC) and 2" years in Helsinki,
Finland.
Jarvi served eight years on active duty as a Naval Aviator
flying F/A-18 and A-7E aircraft. He was assigned to VA-86 on the
USS Nimitz from 1979 to 1982 and to VFA-125 in Lemoore (CA) from
1982 to 1984. He retired as a Commander in 1999, after serving for
14 years with the US Naval Reserves. He accumulated over 2000
flight hours and 450 carrier arrested landings.
Jarvi graduated Cum Laude from Western Michigan University with
a Bachelor of Science Degree in Applied Mathematics. He also holds
a Master of Science Degree in Business Management from Maryville
University. Jarvi is married to Dana L. Clayborne of Jacksonville
(FL). They have four children and live in Southlake (TX).
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