Robert Starr, formerly an executive vice president and chief financial officer at Kaman (NYSE: KAMN), has joined Fairbanks Morse Defense as CFO.
FMD CEO George Whittier said in a statement published Tuesday Starr’s experience working with military and commercial clients and ability to manage large companies’ finances will be critical as he shares insights into the opportunities and challenges associated with expanding FMD’s geographic footprint and capabilities.
Starr worked for more than a decade at aerospace company Kaman, where he also served as VP and treasurer. He also held finance leadership roles at several companies, including Crane, Aetna and Fisher Scientific International.
Beloit, Wisconsin-based FMD is a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management and supplies power systems, parts and aftermarket services to the U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command, U.S. Coast Guard and other naval defense customers.
