Press Release

Issued by Blackhawk Aerospace Upgrades.

July 22, 2013

Blackhawk Modifications, Inc. has appointed Sam Jantzen as the company's vice president of marketing.

In his new role, Jantzen will be responsible for all aspects of the company's marketing, from strategy to execution. Visit with Jantzen and other members of the Blackhawk team during AirVenture Oshkosh, July 29-Aug. 4 in Oshkosh, Wisc.

"Sam's experience, relationships and marketing savvy further expand our depth and capability in this important function," said Blackhawk president and ceo Jim Allmon. Building on a lifetime of aviation involvement as a pilot and industry leader, Jantzen's business acumen adds a valuable dimension to Blackhawk's marketing process, Allmon added.

As part of the Blackhawk team, Jantzen continues a business aviation career that has included executive positions with Cessna Aircraft, Fairchild Aircraft, Commuter Air Technology and Raisbeck Engineering. Jantzen holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Oklahoma State and a Master of Business degree from Colorado State University.