Chad Preiss named Woodward Group VP, Engine Systems

Woodward Governor Company reported that Chad Preiss, Vice President, Sales, Service, and Marketing, Engine Systems, will succeed Dennis Benning as Group Vice President, Engine Systems, effective upon the closing of the MPC acquisition, which is expected to be in October 2008. Mr. Benning will lead Woodward’s new Airframe Systems business segment as President of Woodward MPC. In this position, Mr. Preiss will lead the Engine Systems business segment, which focuses on the reciprocating engine market and its network of OEMs, dealers, affiliated packagers and distribution. Engine Systems also includes steam turbine operations.