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Avidyne Names Michael Ophiem as Eastern Regional Sales Manager

Written by thomas · Filed Under Aeronautics News 

August 18, 2009

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Industry veteran brings 30 years of aviation experience,
18 years in sales & marketing positions at Rockwell Collins.

Lincoln, MA, August 17, 2009—Avidyne Corporation, a leading provider of integrated flight deck and safety systems for general aviation aircraft, announced today the appointment of Michael Opheim to the position of Sales Manager for the Eastern Region of North America.   In this role, Michael will be responsible for all aftermarket sales of Avidyne’s displays, safety sensors, and retrofit flight deck systems, as well as the management of relationships with Avidyne-authorized distributors in the Eastern U.S. and Canada.

Opheim joins Avidyne after a 30-year career with Rockwell Collins, where he most recently served as their director of sales for the Eastern United States and Latin America. Previous positions included regional airline sales and marketing, OEM sales, and flight dispatch for their corporate flight department. He holds Bachelor of Arts degrees in Business Administration and in Aviation Management, and he is a licensed private pilot.

“Michael brings strong business development and strategic planning experience that make him a great fit for leading this important sales region,” said Rob Higby, vice president of Sales, Marketing, and Customer Service. “Coupled with his vast industry knowledge and the strong dealer relationships he has developed over his extensive career, he will be an obvious asset in his new role with Avidyne.”

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