Spectrum Aeromed, a designer and manufacturer of air ambulance equipment and medical interiors, has announced the promotion of Chad Kost to president of the company. Kost has held the position of COO since joining in 2012, at the company's headquarters in Fargo, North Dakota.

“Chad has shown great leadership in guiding Spectrum Aeromed's success in all aspects of the business, including an expanded presence in helicopter solutions and head of state aircraft, as well as patient containment solutions to support our customers during the pandemic,” says chairman Tom Ahonen of Heartland Equity Partners, which acquired the company in 2019. “He and the team have great plans for customer engagement and product innovation to further our mission to save lives.”