Malcolm R O`Neill, Former Lockheed Martin Corp CTO, Joins Board of Auxilia, Inc

Released on = May 23, 2007, 8:31 am

Press Release Author = Auxilia, Inc.

Industry = Defense

Press Release Summary = Troy, New York - Auxilia, Inc. (www.auxilia.com), a Troy,
NY-based advanced technology Unmanned Systems applications developer today announced
that Dr. Malcolm R. O\'Neill, Lt Gen USA (ret.), former Chief Technical Officer of
Lockheed Martin Corporation has joined Auxilia's Board of Directors.

Press Release Body = Troy, New York - Auxilia, Inc. (www.auxilia.com), a Troy,
NY-based advanced technology Unmanned Systems applications developer today announced
that Dr. Malcolm R. O\'Neill, Lt Gen USA (ret.), former Chief Technical Officer of
Lockheed Martin Corporation has joined Auxilia's Board of Directors.

At Lockheed, Dr. O'Neill was responsible for research, engineering, program
management, and technical integration functions throughout the corporation. He
directly managed corporate R&D activities, including long-term technology
initiatives with General Electric Corporation and Sandia National Laboratories.

He joined Lockheed following a distinguished 34-year career in the U.S. Army where
he served as Director, Ballistic Missile Defense Organization; Deputy Director,
Strategic Defense Initiative Organization; Director, Army Acquisition Corps;
Commander, Army Laboratory Command; and Deputy for Program Assessment and
International Cooperation, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Research,
Development and Acquisition).

Lt Gen O'Neill was also Project Manager, Multiple Launch Rocket System; Deputy
Project Manager, NATO Patriot Systems; and Program Manager, Strategic Fire Control
Systems, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency.

Auxilia CEO, Donald A. Devito, commented that the addition of Malcolm O\'Neill to
Auxilia\'s board brings outstanding depth of experience and perspective directly
applicable to Auxilia's emerging opportunities in unmanned systems. \"We are indeed
fortunate to have Dr, O\'Neill join us,\" Devito said. General O\'Neill, in agreeing to
become a board member, expressed keen interest in Auxilia as a participant with
unique skills in one of the fastest growing and potentially important aerospace
sector segments. He noted that, \"Unmanned systems will chart important new technical
and business areas in many phases of human activity over the next few years. Hence,
I find it exciting to have the opportunity to assist in guiding developments in this
field for a company like Auxilia.

A native of Chicago, Illinois, Dr. O\'Neill received his Bachelor of Science in
Physics from De Paul University, the Master of Arts and Doctorate in Physics from
Rice University. He is currently Chairman of the Board on Army Science and
Technology for the National Academies and National Research Council; a member of the
US Army Ordnance Hall-of-Fame; and received the designation of Honorary Fellow from
the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. He also serves on the
Board of Edmund Optics and Draper Labs.

ABOUT Auxilia, Inc. (www.auxilia.com): Located at One Global View in the Rensselaer
Technology Park, Troy, NY 12043, Auxilia develops commercial and military
applications of air, ground, and aquatic unmanned systems (UMS) and provides
advanced training for UMS systems operation and mission support. Auxilia\'s services
include systems simulation, modeling, and subject matter expertise that accelerate
project completion for UMS applications and extend the nation\'s ability to meet
emerging challenges in homeland and infrastructure security, emergency response, and
global defense. Founded in 2004 the company has 20 employees.


Web Site = http://www.auxilia.com

Contact Details = Lori King-Kocsis, VP & CMO
Auxilia, Inc.,
One Global View, St. 1
Troy, New York 12180

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