Industry & Services >> CEO Interviews >> November 26, 2003
ROBERT F. MECREDY joined Armor Holdings, Inc., as Corporate Vice
President for Government Affairs in October 2001. Previous to Armor
Holdings, Mr. Mecredy spent 10 years with Firearms Training Systems,
Incorporated, holding positions ranging from Director of U.S. Military
Marketing and Sales through CEO, president and director. During the
period 1988 to 1990, Mr. Mecredy was Director of Army and Marine Corps
programs for Raytheon's Washington, DC, Office, and from 1986 to 1988
was Vice President of Operations for Communications Technology
Applications, Inc. Mr. Mecredy served 20 years in the U.S. Army
following his enlistment in 1966 until retirement as lieutenant colonel
in 1986, leading units of infantry or aviation at platoon through
battalion level, assignment to the Department of the Army staff to
manage the Army's training budget, and concluding military service as
Deputy Director of the Army Staff and White House Liaison Officer. Profile
historical sketch?
Mr. Mecredy: The company was incorporated in 1996 and has grown through
a number of acquisitions,
