Blackhawk Modifications announced in a recent press release that it has promoted Donnie Holder to Vice President of Marketing. The release noted the company is expanding its marketing department to better establish the services offered to owner and operators seeking Blackhawk upgrades to improve the performance of their turboprop aircraft.
Holder has worked at Blackhawk since 2004 and most recently served as the company’s Vice President of Information Technology.
“Donnie’s strength in leadership and marketing has lifted Blackhawk to the forefront of the turboprop aftermarket upgrade conversation,” Edwin Black SVP Sales and Marketing stated in announcing the promotion, which was effective April 1, 2016. “Donnie’s transition to the role of Vice President of Marketing will expand Blackhawk’s existing line of upgrades and influence the direction of new technologies we are currently developing.”
Holder, will report directly to Edwin Black, Senior Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing, and will lead Blackhawk’s growing marketing department with support from Marketing Coordinator, Lindzie Lane. “Marketing has been an essential department from the company’s inception and will continue to expand the companies branding and image for those looking to upgrade their turboprop aircraft’s performance. The marketing department not only advertises the Blackhawk brand, but provides market research to identify potential new products and works with both the sales and engineering departments to bring these new upgrades to life.” remarked Black.
About Blackhawk Modifications
Blackhawk Modifications, Inc., founded in 1999 in Waco, Texas, is a recognized aviation leader in providing engine performance solutions to the turboprop fleet. The company has the largest installed fleet of STC twin-engine turboprop engine upgrades, making Blackhawk the largest non-OEM buyer of new Pratt & Whitney turboprop engines in the world. A worldwide network of approved dealers and service support centers complements Blackhawk’s U.S. facilities. The company website is www.blackhawk.aero.