SAN ANTONIO, TX – M7 Aerospace has named J.R. "Rick" Hundley to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer, with responsibility for all aspects of the company’s operations and financial performance.

Hundley succeeds current M7 President and CEO Ron Frederick, who will retire in December.

Hundley brings to his new position more than 25 years of experience in senior aerospace and defense management. He has a broad-based background in strategic sales and marketing, manufacturing, finance, mergers and acquisitions, strategic planning, procurement, logistics, and public affairs. Specific to M7’s core businesses, he has extensive experience with rotary and fixed wing aerostructures, aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul, and logistics support for both commercial and military aircraft.

Previously Hundley held senior executive positions with Business Strategies International, a Washington, D.C., consulting firm; SAFRAN USA Inc., a subsidiary of the Safran Group a global aerospace components and services corporation; as well as with aerospace giants Lockheed Martin and General Dynamics.

Hundley holds bachelor’s degrees in Business Administration, Mathematics, and Science and an MBA in Finance and Accounting.

For more information visit www.m7aerospace.com.