Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today a new member to the Bell Helicopter North American sales team. Effective immediately, Tom Moyer will assume the role of Regional Sales Manager in North America, responsible for marketing and sales activities in the Midwest region.

Tom began his career at Bell Helicopter in 2013 as an instructor specialist at the Bell Helicopter Training Academy. During his time there, Tom built relationships with customers by serving as a subject matter expert and a standardization instructor in support of the Bell 429 program. Tom started his aviation career by working as a commercial pilot in Grand Forks, North Dakota and as a flight instructor at the University of North Dakota. He now has over 17 years of industry experience.

“We are very pleased to have Tom join the commercial sales team and know he will do an excellent job,” said Anthony Moreland, Bell Helicopter’s vice president of North American sales. “His vast knowledge of the industry will deliver an even greater customer experience.”

Tom is a graduate of the John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences, University of North Dakota. He served 15 years in the United States Navy as an Officer and Naval Aviator where he served in Europe, South America, the Middle East, and the Pacific. He is a Member of the American Helicopter Society International, Naval Helicopter Association, and is an FAA air transport licensed pilot, and certified flight instructor.

About Bell Helicopter

Bell Helicopter, a wholly owned subsidiary of Textron Inc., is an industry-leading producer of commercial and military, manned and unmanned vertical-lift aircraft and the pioneer of the revolutionary tiltrotor aircraft. Globally recognized for world-class customer service, innovation and superior quality, Bell’s global workforce serves customers flying Bell aircraft in more than 120 countries.

About Textron Inc.

Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna, Beechcraft, Hawker, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Greenlee, and Textron Systems. For more information, visit www.textron.com.