Micross Components, Inc., a global provider of high-reliability microelectronic products and services for aerospace, defense, space, medical, and industrial applications, and a portfolio company of Behrman Capital, announced the appointment of Chris Long as President of Micross North America. Reporting to CEO Jim Cannon, Chris will oversee all North America operations.
“I am thrilled to welcome Chris to Micross as President of North America,” said Jim Cannon, Micross CEO. “Chris brings three decades of leadership across national security space, defense electronics, and mission-critical programs – exactly the operational depth and customer credibility our next stage of growth demands. I look forward to partnering with him to accelerate our growth in North America, strengthen our position as the single source for high-reliability microelectronics, and continue delivering for the missions that depend on us.”
Chris joins Micross from General Dynamics Mission Systems, where he served as Vice President and Deputy General Manager of the Space, Cyber, and Intelligence – a leader in defense, space, and national security markets. With 30-years of experience spanning General Dynamics Mission Systems, Northrop Grumman, Orbital ATK, and Orbital Sciences, he has led multi-site engineering and operational organizations supporting classified Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, NASA, and international defense programs. Chris began his career as an electrical engineer and holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in electrical engineering from New Mexico State University, along with an MBA from Arizona State University’s W. P. Carey School of Business.
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“I am honored to join Micross and excited to lead the North America business into its next stage of growth,” said Chris Long. “With the industry’s most complete offering of high-reliability microelectronics and services, a world-class team, and a reputation for quality, Micross is uniquely positioned to serve its customers’ most critical missions. I look forward to working with Jim, the leadership team, and our customers to accelerate growth and deliver the products, services, and solutions their missions require.”
Chris brings a proven track record of operational excellence, strategic growth, and disciplined execution across mission-critical systems and large-scale programs – a foundation well matched to Micross’s continued momentum in the defense and space markets, and to its mission of providing hi-rel microelectronics and services to missions that save lives and livelihoods.
SOURCE: PRNewswire