LRAD Corporation Retains Former Assistant Secretary of Defense Paul McHale
Consultant to Focus on DHS, DOD and DOE Business Opportunities
SAN DIEGO, CA, Oct 25, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- LRAD Corporation (LRAD),
the world's leading provider of long range acoustic hailing devices (AHDs),
announced today that it has retained the consulting services of former Assistant
Secretary of Defense Paul McHale. Mr. McHale is the president of Civil Support
International LLC, (CSI), a consulting firm offering advisory services related to
military sales, homeland defense, disaster preparedness and emergency/crisis
response. An internationally recognized expert in counterterrorism and homeland
defense, Mr. McHale will focus on AHD business opportunities with agencies and
organizations inside the Department of Homeland Security, Department of Defense
and Department of Energy.
Mr. McHale served as the first Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland
Defense from 2003 to 2009. He also served as a member of the U.S. House of
Representatives from Pennsylvania's 15th district between 1993 and 1999. While in
Congress, Mr. McHale was an active member of the House Armed Services Committee.
A retired colonel in the Marine Corps Reserve, Mr. McHale served in Operations
Desert Shield and Desert Storm, and was deployed to Afghanistan in 2007. While in
Afghanistan, he was a senior advisor to the Afghan National Police.
"LRAD Corporation's AHDs have proven highly successful in security applications
on land and at sea, and in saving lives following natural disasters around the
world," remarked Mr. McHale. "LRAD's technology allows incredibly clear verbal
communication to listeners at ranges up to 8900 meters. I am honored to assist
LRAD in growing its AHD business. Having served in forward operating areas, I can
appreciate the importance of LRAD(R) systems in keeping soldiers and civilians
safe."
"We're pleased to have retained CSI's services to assist us in securing greater
business from the U.S. government and military," commented Tom Brown, president
and CEO of LRAD Corporation. "Paul's extensive background and experience will
prove valuable in supporting our efforts to expand our domestic and international
business."
About LRAD Corporation LRAD Corporation is using long range communication to
resolve uncertain situations peacefully and save lives on both sides of its
proprietary Long Range Acoustic Device(R). LRAD(R) systems are in service around
the world in diverse applications including fixed and mobile military
deployments, maritime security, critical infrastructure and perimeter security,
commercial security, border and port security, law enforcement and emergency
responder communications, asset protection and wildlife preservation and control.
For more information about the Company and its LRAD systems, please visit
lradx.com.
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