Former Boeing Rotorcraft Director Joins Xeriant’s Board of Advisors
Col. John “Bones” Parker (Ret.) brings expertise in rotorcraft and foreign military sales
BOCA RATON, Fla., March 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xeriant, Inc. (OTCQB: XERI) (“Xeriant” or “The Company”), an aerospace company dedicated to Advanced Air Mobility, announced today the appointment of former Boeing Director and retired USMC Colonel John “Bones” Parker to the Company’s Board of Advisors. Mr. Parker has over 35 years of experience in aviation, strategic planning, global operations, program management and international relations. His distinguished career includes leadership positions in the USMC, the Pentagon, the Council on Foreign Relations and most recently with The Boeing Company. As Director of Boeing’s Vertical Lift Global Sales and Marketing, Mr. Parker was responsible for the development of foreign military sales for Boeing’s vertical lift aircraft portfolio, leading an international sales team focused on worldwide sales and marketing of the AH-64E Apache, AH-6 Little Bird, CH-47 Chinook and V-22 Osprey, coordinating purchases with U.S. Government agencies, allies and eligible coalition partner nations.
“We are honored to have John on our team. His experience in vertical lift aircraft, international military sales and foreign technology transfer is invaluable as we implement our strategy to acquire legacy aerospace businesses with global footprints,” stated Keith Duffy, Xeriant CEO.
Among Mr. Parker’s awards and recognitions over his over 27-year military career with the Marine Corps are the Alfred A. Cunningham Award, the USMC Aviator of the Year Award (1997), Bronze Star, Legion of Merit, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (with Gold Star), Strike Flight and Mission Air Medals, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal and Combat Action Ribbon (with Gold Star).
About Xeriant, Inc.
Xeriant, Inc. (d.b.a. Xeriant Aerospace) is an aerospace company dedicated to the emerging aviation market called Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), the transition to eco-friendly on-demand flight, and is partnering with and acquiring strategic interests in companies that accelerate this mission. Xeriant is focused on the development and deployment of next-generation electrically powered aircraft capable of vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL), breakthrough technologies and advanced materials which can be successfully integrated and commercialized, and the critical infrastructure components needed to support operations. Xeriant is located at the Research Park at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida adjacent to the Boca Raton Airport.
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