| News Release |
January 14, 2009 |
| International Water-Guard Industries Inc. |
(TSX-V -IWG) |
Widely Respected Aviation Executive to Support IWG as Director, Business Development - Americas
09:30 EST Wednesday, January 14, 2009
BURNABY, BC,
Jan. 14
/CNW/ - International Water-Guard Industries Inc. announced today the engagement of John Rahilly, principal of Rahilly Aviation Associates, LLC to act as IWG's Director, Business Development - Americas.
"John's knowledge, depth and expertise in the corporate aviation market provides a big boost to our initiatives in
North America
," said
David Fox
, IWG president and CEO. "Our management team will benefit from his input on strategic matters, as well as his close proximity to customers in America. He is a very respected and senior consultant in our industry."
A 30-year veteran of the corporate aviation world, Rahilly rose from aircraft mechanic to president of KC Aviation Inc, now part of General Dynamics Aviation Services. He has also held senior management positions with BBA Aviation Inc., the parent company of Signature Flight Support and
Dallas
Airmotive. More recently, he was vice president, Sales and Marketing for the US service centers of Dassault Falcon Jet. Today he provides business aviation consulting services through his company, Rahilly Aviation Associates, LLC.
Rahilly is a member of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), Professional Aircraft Maintenance Association (PAMA) and the National Air Transportation Association (NATA). He graduated from Wentworth Institute in
Boston
with a degree in Aeronautical Technology. He is also a graduate of Northrop Institute of Technology and is a FAA licensed Airframe & Powerplant technician. He served on active duty in the
United States
Navy and with the Connecticut Air National Guard and is an instrument rated private pilot.
About International Water-Guard Industries Inc.
International Water-Guard is a Canadian aerospace company focusing on aircraft potable water treatment and full water system solutions. IWG has expertise in all aspects of water treatment, and has the products and know-how to provide high quality water for passengers and crew, and light weight, space saving solutions for the aircraft operator.
This news release contains certain forward looking statements that reflect the current views and/or expectations of IWG with respect to its performance, business and future events. Such statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions, which may cause actual results to be materially different from those expressed or implied. Except as required under applicable securities legislation, IWG assumes no future obligation to update these forward looking statements.
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