AERIAL ANNOUNCES BRENDA WALKER JOINS AS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

MEADOWS OF DAN, Va., April 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Aerial, a dominant aviation survivability and technical sewing solution leader in the United States, proudly announces that Brenda L. Walker joins as Chief Financial Officer. With a distinguished career that includes a history of strategic financial leadership and operational excellence, Brenda joins the company poised to make meaningful contributions to its financial strategy and operational efficiency.

"We could not be more pleased to have Brenda join the Aerial team as Chief Financial Officer," said Thomas Weidley, Chief Executive Officer. "Her extensive experience, leadership and financial acumen, combined with her strategic insight and background in military and government contracts, will be instrumental as we continue to pursue our growth objectives and expand Aerial's reach both domestically and internationally."

With over a decade of experience as Chief Financial Officer, Brenda brings a strong background from her tenure in that role at Chemring Countermeasures USA (Kilgore Flares and Alloy Surfaces), Digital Systems Group, Engineered Arresting Systems Corporation (formerly Safran, now Curtiss-Wright), and SPD Electrical Systems and SPD Switchgear (Divisions of L-3 Harris). Throughout her career, Brenda has played a crucial role in financial stewardship, strategic planning, and operational efficiency, consistently driving growth and profitability.

In addition to a career rooted in financial acumen and operational strategy, Brenda's journey includes notable achievements in the US Air Force, where she served as an Aircraft Electrical and Environmental Technician. Her military experience instilled discipline and a deep understanding of government operations, complementing her subsequent roles in corporate finance and strategic leadership.

Reflecting on her new role, Brenda Walker remarked, "Aerial has a strong reputation for excellence in everything that it does. I am honored to join the organization as Chief Financial Officer and look forward to contributing to its mission to save lives. I believe my military background, combined with experience with government contracts and financial management, has equipped me with a unique perspective to drive sustainable growth and financial excellence inside the organization."

Brenda holds an MBA with a specialization in Operations from the University of Scranton, graduating summa cum laude. Overall, she has more than twenty years of experience in accounting and finance.

About Aerial 
Founded in 1926, Aerial is a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of survivability products and services for the defense community. Aerial supplies the Department of Defense and first responder communities around the country with the most innovative, most effective custom-engineered solutions capable of withstanding today's dangerous operating environments. The company also offers training and doctrine development as part of its mission to save lives and increase success. Aerial maintains strong relationships with large government prime contractors and is a vital part of the global supply chain.

To learn more, visit www.AerialMT.com

SOURCE Aerial Machine & Tool