Acknowledges Challenges In Face Of Current "Economic Headwinds"

Cirrus Aircraft announced Tuesday that Jon Dauplaise has been appointed Vice President of Domestic Sales. Dauplaise will be responsible for the strategy and performance of the Cirrus Aircraft North American direct sales team, and the expansion of Cirrus sales in the United States and Canada.

Cirrus President and CEO Brent Wouters noted the importance of naming Dauplaise to the new role at such a significant time.

"Jon's in-depth sales experience and his broad knowledge of the Cirrus product line have him ideally suited for this key position in our organization," he said. Jon will lead us domestically in growing our market share in the incumbent space; through incremental efforts in the non-pilot segment, and through offering new Cirrus products and services in the nascent small business and regional traveler market space."

"It's a privilege to take on this new challenge at Cirrus Aircraft," Dauplaise said. "I look forward to not only maintaining our position as a market leader, but to expanding into new segments that GA piston aircraft have not traditionally addressed. Even in the face of current economic headwinds, Cirrus is very well positioned to grow and I am optimistic about our prospects for the remainder of the year and beyond."

Dauplaise joined Cirrus in December 2001, holding roles as Corporate Flight Operations Manager, Regional Sales Manager-Northern Plains & Alaska, and most recently, Domestic Sales Director. Dauplaise also led the development, startup and substantial annual growth of the Cirrus Certified program.

Prior to joining Cirrus, Dauplaise served 20 years in the Army and Army Reserve as an AH-64 Apache Helicopter Instructor Pilot/Aviation Officer. He is a Commercial/Instrument rated pilot, Helicopter pilot, and Certified Flight Instructor.

Dauplaise holds a bachelor's degree in Political Science and Criminology from the University of Minnesota-Duluth. It was in college that he got his formal initiation into sales... by selling life and personal insurance while still a student, Cirrus notes.

FMI: www.cirrusaircraft.com