Industry & Services >> CEO Interviews >> February 10, 2003
MICHAEL F. SHANAHAN SR. has served as the Chairman of the Board
and Chief Executive Officer of Engineered Support Systems, Inc.,
since 1982. ESSI is a leading and diversified provider of
high'tech, integrated military electronics, support equipment and
logistic services. Prior to founding Engineered Support Systems,
Inc, Mr. Shanahan was Vice President at Cleveland Pneumatic
Company in St. Louis from 1979 until 1982. From 1973-1979, he
served as Marketing Vice President and then as President of
Numerical Control, Inc., which was acquired by Cleveland
Pneumatic in 1979. His early career began with McDonnell Douglas
Automation Co. in St. Louis where he served from 1962 through
1973 in various positions ranging from Marketing Director to
Branch and Sales Manager. In addition to serving on the ESSI
Board of Directors, Mr. Shanahan also serves on the boards of The
Jones Co., St. Louis Major Case Squad, Hawthorn Foundation, The
Falcon Companies, Saint Louis University and Old Warson Country
Club. Profile
overview of Engineered Support Systems?
Mr. Shanahan: We're a diversified supplier and systems integrator
of defense electronics,
