June 12, 2017 Louisville, KY — Alliant Technologies, a leader of control system design for parcel, distribution and airport baggage handling systems, today announced that John D. Gude has been named Director of Business Development for the company. As part of Alliant Technologies’ growth initiative and commitment to the aviation sector, Mr. Gude will establish an office in Dallas-Ft. Worth Metroplex, TX to better serve the aviation industry.
Lee Seward, President of Alliant Technologies, said, “We recognize the need for innovative and competitive control system solutions in the aviation sector and selected John with his relevant experience to lead our growth initiative in that market.”
Prior to Alliant Technologies, John spent over 30 years in engineering, project management, and sales and marketing for the baggage handling industry. A graduate of Dallas Baptist University, he earned an undergraduate degree in Business Administration and a Master’s degree in International Business.
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