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As founder of Paravant Computer Systems in 1982, Rick McNeight led the company through its successful initial public offering in 1996 and its acquisition by DRS Technologies in 2002. From 2002 to 2006, he served as President of DRS Tactical Systems, growing revenue from $30 million to $175 million and establishing DRS as the worldwide leader in design and production of rugged portable computers for military systems. Rick holds a B.S. degree in Applied Science and Engineering and an M.S.E. degree in Computer Information and Control Engineering. He has served on numerous business, education and charitable boards, including the Brevard Business Leadership Network, the Brevard County Workforce Development Board, the Florida Institute of Technology Engineering Board of Overseers, and Bridges (formerly the Association of Retarded Citizens of Brevard). Rick is also a Board Member of the Astronaut Memorial Foundation. | 