Technology >> CEO Interviews >> September 22, 2003
MICHAEL E. JALBERT was appointed to the Board of Directors of EFJ, Inc.
upon his hiring as President and Chief Executive Officer on March 1,
1999. Mr. Jalbert was elected Chairman of the Board of Directors on
March 25, 1999. Prior to joining EFJ, Inc., Mr. Jalbert served as
President and Chief Executive Officer of Microdyne Corp., a NASDAQ
listed company, from March 1997 to February 1999. Microdyne is a
communications company specializing in the manufacturing and sale of
signaling and telemetry products and technology outsourcing services.
After joining Microdyne in 1997, Mr. Jalbert refocused the company
business units and successfully concentrated the management team on
profitable growth strategies. Mr. Jalbert, also served as CEO of IDB
Mobile Communications in Bethesda, Maryland, and prior to that held
executive positions with Diversey Corporation and Air Products. Mr.
Jalbert has a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Chemistry from
Concordia University in Montreal and he has been a very active member of
the Young Presidents Organization, World Presidents Organization,
Hospice and Amateur Athletic Association. Profile
TWST: Could you give us a brief overview of EFJ, Inc.?Mr. Jalbert: EFJ, Inc., is a holding company that is in public safety
and public service wireless communications, both with products