Bell’s Shannon Massey Appointed to Texas Governor’s Aerospace and Aviation Advisory Committee

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Texas Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Shannon Massey, Bell’s vice president of Assembly Operations, to the Aerospace and Aviation Advisory Committee. The committee assists in the state’s economic development efforts to recruit and retain aerospace and aviation jobs and investments in Texas.

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“We appreciate Governor Abbott’s recognition of Shannon’s merits, leadership – at Bell and in her broader community – and the unique perspective she will bring to the Aerospace and Aviation Advisory Committee,” stated Robert Hastings, Bell’s executive vice president of Strategic Communications and Chief of Staff. “Texas has been home to Bell’s global headquarters since 1951, and we are proud Shannon will have a voice in keeping our industry strong across the state for years to come.”

 

Massey oversees Bell’s aircraft assembly in Amarillo, TX and Ozark, AL which includes safety, quality, cost, and delivery performance to military and commercial customers. Shannon is a leader in her community and partners with local educators to ensure a skilled labor pipeline is developed to support future demand needs.

 

She also serves as board member to the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce and the United Way of Amarillo and Canyon and co-chairs the West Texas A&M University Path to 125 intellectual resources committee. Additionally, Massey is a member of the Society of Women Engineers, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, American Helicopter Society, American Chemical Society, and American Institute of Chemical Engineers.

 

Massey received a Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering from Texas A&M University and a Master of Business Administration from Texas Christian University.

 

“I see firsthand how aerospace manufacturing drives prosperity across state and local economies,” said Massey. “I am honored to receive Governor Abbott’s appointment and look forward to serving and promoting solutions to develop critical skills and grow our industry’s presence in Texas.”

 

Bell employs more than 4,000 employees across its Fort Worth, Arlington, Grand Prairie and Amarillo facilities and yields an estimated $4.6 billion annual economic impact.

Shannon’s appointment was announced earlier today  and will continue through August 2021.

About Bell

Thinking above and beyond is what we do. For more than 85 years, we’ve been reimagining the experience of flight – and where it can take us.

We are pioneers. We were the first to break the sound barrier and to certify a commercial helicopter. We were a part of NASA’s first lunar mission and brought advanced tiltrotor systems to market. Today, we’re defining the future of advanced air mobility.

Headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas – as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Textron Inc., – we have strategic locations around the globe. And with nearly one quarter of our workforce having served, helping our military achieve their missions is a passion of ours.

Above all, our breakthrough innovations deliver exceptional experiences to our customers. Efficiently. Reliably. And always, with safety at the forefront.

About Textron

Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Arctic Cat, and Textron Systems. For more information, visit: www.textron.com.

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