FAIRFAX, Va., Jun 12, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- ManTech International Corporation (Nasdaq:MANT), a
leading provider of innovative technologies and solutions focused on
mission-critical national security programs for the Intelligence
Community; the Departments of Defense, State, Homeland Security, and
Justice; the Space Community; and other U.S. federal government
customers announced today that retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Kenneth A.
Minihan, a former Director of the National Security Agency (NSA) and
the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), has been elected to the
company's Board of Directors.
"Ken Minihan has extensive experience in large complex global and
national information operations, information technology deployment and
emerging telecommunications technology," said George J. Pedersen,
ManTech Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "His experience and
success is an excellent complement to ManTech's national security
mission and we are delighted to have him join our Board."
"During his long and distinguished career of supporting national
defense and military information services, Lt. Gen. Minihan focused on
defining and selecting technology solutions to solve the most
difficult challenges in the Intelligence Community," said Robert A.
Coleman, ManTech President, Chief Operating Officer and Board member.
"His knowledge and guidance will help us to continue to execute on our
goal of becoming the premier provider of national security solutions
within the Intelligence, Defense and Homeland Security related
communities."
Lt. Gen. Minihan is a Managing Director of the Homeland Security
Fund for Paladin Capital Group. Prior to joining Paladin, he spent
33-plus years in the U.S. Air Force, including serving as the 14th
Director of the National Security Agency/Central Security Service from
1996 to 1999. While at NSA, he was instrumental in the definition and
implementation of the National Information Assurance Program. From
1995 to 1996 he was a Director of the DIA.
From 1999 to 2005, Lt. Gen. Minihan served as president of the
Security Affairs Support Association, and was a founder of its
descendent organization, the Intelligence and National Security
Alliance. He serves on the Board of Directors of BAE Systems North
America, MTC Technologies, Inc. and Verint Systems, Inc.; and is a
member of the Air Force Association, the National Military
Intelligence Association and other national organizations.
Lt. Gen. Minihan has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Florida State
University, a Master of Arts degree from the Naval Postgraduate
School, and has completed executive development programs at the
University of Illinois and Harvard University. Among his awards and
decorations are the National Security Medal, the Defense Distinguished
Service Medal, the Bronze Star, the National Intelligence
Distinguished Service Medal, and the Legion of Merit.
About ManTech International Corporation:
Headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, ManTech International
Corporation is a leading provider of innovative technologies and
solutions for mission-critical national security programs for the
Intelligence Community; the Departments of Defense, State, Homeland
Security, and Justice; the Space Community; and other U.S. federal
government customers. ManTech's expertise includes systems
engineering, systems integration, technology and software development,
enterprise security architecture, information assurance, intelligence
operations support, network and critical infrastructure protection,
information technology, communications integration and engineering
support. The company supports the advanced telecommunications systems
that are used in Operation Iraqi Freedom and in other parts of the
world; provides the physical and cyber security to protect U.S.
embassies all over the world; has developed a secure, collaborative
communications system for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security;
and builds and maintains secure databases that track terrorists. With
over 6,000 highly qualified employees, the company operates in the
United States and over 44 countries worldwide. In 2005, Red Herring
magazine selected ManTech as one of its Small Cap 100 Companies.
Additional information on ManTech can be found at www.mantech.com.
Forward-Looking Information:
Statements and assumptions made in this press release, which do
not address historical facts, constitute "forward-looking" statements
that ManTech believes to be within the definition in the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and involve risks and
uncertainties, many of which are outside of our control. Such
forward-looking statements are subject to factors that could cause
actual results to differ materially from those anticipated results.
For a discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties, please
refer to the section entitled "Risks Related to the Company's
Business" in ManTech's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on March 10, 2006, and, from time
to time, in ManTech's other filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, including among others, its reports on Form 10-Q and Form
8-K. The forward-looking statements included in this news release are
only made as of the date of this news release and ManTech undertakes
no obligation to publicly update any of the forward-looking statements
made herein, whether as a result of new information, subsequent events
or circumstances, changes in expectations or otherwise.
SOURCE: ManTech International Corporation
ManTech International Corporation, Fairfax
Mark Root, 703-218-8397
Cell: 703-407-9393
mark.root@mantech.com
or
Joseph Cormier, 703-218-8258
joe.cormier@mantech.com
