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TASC, Inc. Selects New Board of Directors, Expanding Presence as Government's Non-Conflict Partner of Choice

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TASC, Inc., a premier independent provider of advanced system engineering, integration, and decision-support services, has appointed a new board of directors to drive its growth as a non-conflicted partner to the government. The board is chaired by David H. Langstaff, a veteran industry leader, who notes that TASC is at the forefront of helping the government mitigate today's most serious security risks. With its core systems engineering heritage and technical and analytical capabilities, TASC is poised to build on its 43-year reputation of success.

Key Takeaways:

  • David H. Langstaff, a 43-year industry veteran, is the new board chair of TASC, Inc.
  • Langstaff has served as president, CEO, and director of Veridian Corporation, a position he held from 1997 to 2003.
  • TASC's new board of directors includes T. Wood Parker, president and CEO, with experience at Northrop Grumman and PricewaterhouseCoopers.
  • John W. Barter, former CFO of AlliedSignal, joins the board as audit committee chair.
  • Adam H. Clammer, head of KKR's Technology Group, has been involved with numerous companies, including Aricent, Avago Technologies, and TASC.
  • Steven A. Denning, chairman of General Atlantic, has built the organization into one of the leading global equity investment firms.
  • Jamie H. Greene, Jr., a KKR partner since 1986, has played significant roles in the development of Accuride, Aricent, Avago Technologies, and other companies.
  • David M. Kerko, a KKR partner since 1998, has been actively involved in investments in Borden, Toys 'R' Us, and NXP (formerly Philips Semiconductor).
  • Peter A. Marino serves as a consultant to numerous government and industry companies on defense and intelligence issues.
  • Philip P. Trahanas, a managing director at General Atlantic, co-leads the firm's Business Services and Technology sector.

Statistics:

  • 43 years of success for TASC, Inc.
  • 14 years of banking experience for Jamie H. Greene, Jr. before joining KKR.
  • 1998, the year David M. Kerko joined KKR.
  • 2003, the year General Dynamics acquired Veridian Corporation.
  • 2009, the year General Atlantic and KKR acquired TASC, Inc.
  • 2010, the year TASC, Inc. announced its new board of directors.

Sources:

  • TASC, Inc. (http://www.tasc.com)
  • David H. Langstaff (http://www.langstaff.com)
  • Biotech Week editors (http://www.biotechweek.com)
  • NewsRx.com (http://www.newsrxdotcom.com)

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