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Wed, September 23, 2009 Universal Capital Management: Universal Capital Management Announces Stephen J. Laukaitis, Retired U.S. Navy Captain, to Join B
WILMINGTON, DE--(Marketwire - September 23, 2009) - Universal Capital Management, Inc. (
Mr. Laukaitis is a combat veteran and former Naval Aviator who previously commanded a carrier air wing and an FA-18 squadron. He has extensive experience in leading complex projects and medium to large-scale operations. Prior to joining Lockheed Martin, he served as the Chief of Staff to the Commander of Naval Air Forces where he maintained oversight of an enterprise comprised of more than 124,000 people and over 2800 fixed and rotary-wing aircraft, with an annual budget of over $5.8 billion.
Mr. Laukaitis has a proven history of overlaying appropriate risk management controls on organizations performing below desired standards and leading their recovery. He has overseen studies for the Navy that afforded the opportunity to increase workforce productivity, reduce costs, and optimize operational and logistics performance.
Mr. Laukaitis' responsibilities with Lockheed Martin align with Universal's directives of providing managerial assistance to emerging growth companies. His position allows him to expand and grow new business and provide rapid and innovative solutions to customer challenges.
The board appointment comes at a time when Universal is developing a [ strong portfolio ] of diverse holdings which will potentially increase stock performance. "The main purpose of the UCMT Board of Directors is to provide management advice about the direction the company should follow," says [ Robert Oberosler, President and Chief Operations Officer ]. "Mr. Laukaitis' credentials will be an asset to the decision making process."
About Universal Capital Management, Inc.
Universal Capital Management, Inc. is a publicly traded business development company under the Investment Act of 1940. Its purpose is to provide an opportunity for its shareholders to diversify risk by investing in a fund that assists its portfolio companies to grow and increase in value. Please refer to the company's website at [ http://www.unicapman.com ].
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