Butler National names Chris Reedy as new President, CEO

May 16, 2023
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He previously served the company as the company's COO.

Butler National Corporation has promoted its COO Christopher Reedy to the roles of President and CEO. The company provides the gaming industry with professional management services and specializes in special mission aircraft modifications.

Reedy joined the Butler National Corp in 2000 and since has served in various roles. Throughout his career, he has brought both his legal and engineering experience to his time with the company. While at Butler, Reedy has functioned as the group’s Secretary and as COO.

Butler Corporation praised Reedy as someone who has “built a remarkable record of achievement in both the gaming and aviation segments.”

Board of Directors Chairman R. Warren Wagoner commented: "I believe Chris Reedy is the right person to lead the company through a period of change. His proven, complementary experience and skills in both aviation and gaming establish him as the perfect fit for the role of Butler National President and CEO.

"I am confident that Mr. Reedy will leverage his twenty-plus years of Butler National experience to lead the company in the best interest of shareholders and as a valuable resource for the Corporation."

In other Butler Corporation news, the company has moved its headquarters to a new facility at the New Century Airport. 

Reedy discussed the relocation and described the advantages of moving to another site.

He said: "Moving our company headquarters to a new, expanded Airport facility brings several efficiencies. It allows our leadership to be on-site at a modification facility and creates a central hub for engineers, sales and avionics operations.

"The facility also offers a professional location to meet with customers and expand operations."

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