Kaman Corporation Names Richard Forsberg Vice President and Deputy General Counsel

Kaman Corp. (NASDAQ-GS:KAMN) today announced the appointment of Richard C. Forsberg to Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, reporting to Candace A. Clark, Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary.

"Rick has been a valued member of the company for many years, having worked effectively to meet the evolving business needs of the Aerospace Segment, while also providing focus on legal compliance. His background and long history with the company make him especially qualified for his new role. I welcome him back to the corporate legal department and look forward to his contributions,” Clark said.

In his corporate role, Forsberg will continue to support the Aerospace segment’s contracts and government compliance needs, but with a broader scope that will include all aspects of the company’s operations. In addition, he will provide general legal counsel in support of Kaman’s business activities.

Forsberg, 55, Vice President-Contract Management for the Kaman Aerospace Group, a role he will continue to serve, joined Kaman in 1986 after associations with Hamilton Standard and a local law firm. Since joining the company he has held a number of increasingly responsible positions at both Kaman Aerospace and Kaman Corporation. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Connecticut and his Juris Doctor degree from New England Law - Boston. Rick, his wife Tina, and son Matthew are residents of Hebron, Conn.

Kaman Corporation, founded in 1945 by aviation pioneer Charles H. Kaman, and headquartered in Bloomfield, Connecticut conducts business in the aerospace and industrial distribution markets. The company produces and/or markets widely used proprietary aircraft bearings and components; complex metallic and composite aerostructures for commercial, military and general aviation fixed and rotary wing aircraft; aerostructure engineering design analysis and FAA certification services; safe and arm solutions for missile and bomb systems for the U.S. and allied militaries; subcontract helicopter work; and support for the company’s SH-2G Super Seasprite maritime helicopters and K-MAX medium-to-heavy lift helicopters. The company is a leading distributor of industrial parts, and operates more than 200 customer service centers and five distribution centers across North America. Kaman offers more than 3.5 million items including bearings, mechanical power transmission, electrical, material handling, motion control, fluid power, automation and MRO supplies to customers in virtually every industry. Additionally, Kaman provides engineering, design and support for automation, electrical, linear, hydraulic and pneumatic systems as well as belting and rubber fabrication, customized mechanical services, hose assemblies, repair, fluid analysis and motor management. More information is available at www.kaman.com.