Bridger Aerospace Congratulates Our Founder Timothy Sheehy for Being Sworn in as United States Senator for the State of Montana
Bridger Aerospace (NASDAQ: BAER) announced that its founder and former CEO, Timothy P. Sheehy, has been sworn in as U.S. Senator for Montana. Sheehy, who served as a Naval SEAL Officer and received both the Bronze Star with Valor and Purple Heart, founded Bridger in 2014 and served as CEO until July 2024.
Under Sheehy's leadership, Bridger Aerospace grew from a single-plane operation to employing over 160 people, becoming one of Montana's few publicly traded companies and operating the world's largest private Super Scooper fleet for wildfire management. In his new role, Sheehy will serve on the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, Armed Services Committee, and Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee.
Bridger Aerospace (NASDAQ: BAER) ha annunciato che il suo fondatore e ex CEO, Timothy P. Sheehy, è stato nominato Senatore degli Stati Uniti per il Montana. Sheehy, che ha prestato servizio come Ufficiale dei Navy SEAL e ha ricevuto sia la Bronze Star con Valore che il Purple Heart, ha fondato Bridger nel 2014 e ha ricoperto il ruolo di CEO fino a luglio 2024.
Sotto la guida di Sheehy, Bridger Aerospace è passata da un'operazione con un solo aereo a un'azienda che impiega oltre 160 persone, diventando una delle poche società quotate in borsa del Montana e gestendo la più grande flotta privata di Super Scooper al mondo per la gestione degli incendi. Nel suo nuovo ruolo, Sheehy farà parte della Commissione per gli Affari dei Veterani del Senato, della Commissione dei Servizi Armati e della Commissione per il Commercio, la Scienza e i Trasporti.
Bridger Aerospace (NASDAQ: BAER) anunció que su fundador y ex CEO, Timothy P. Sheehy, ha sido nombrado Senador de EE. UU. por Montana. Sheehy, quien sirvió como Oficial de los Navy SEAL y recibió tanto la Estrella de Bronce con Valor como el Corazón Púrpura, fundó Bridger en 2014 y fue CEO hasta julio de 2024.
Bajo el liderazgo de Sheehy, Bridger Aerospace creció de una operación de un solo avión a emplear a más de 160 personas, convirtiéndose en una de las pocas empresas cotizadas en bolsa de Montana y operando la mayor flota privada de Super Scooper del mundo para la gestión de incendios forestales. En su nuevo rol, Sheehy servirá en el Comité de Asuntos de Veteranos del Senado, el Comité de Servicios Armados y el Comité de Comercio, Ciencia y Transporte.
브리저 항공 우주 (NASDAQ: BAER)는 창립자이자 전 CEO인 티모시 P. 시히가 몬태나주 미국 상원의원으로 취임했다고 발표했습니다. 시히는 해군 SEAL 장교로 복무하며 용기 있는 동메달(Bronze Star with Valor)과 퍼플하트(Purple Heart)를 수상하였으며, 2014년에 브리저를 설립하고 2024년 7월까지 CEO로 재직했습니다.
시히의 지도 아래 브리저 항공 우주는 단일 항공기로 시작해 160명 이상의 인력을 고용하는 회사로 성장하였으며, 몬태나주에서 몇 안 되는 상장 기업 중 하나로 자리 잡고, 세계에서 가장 큰 사적 슈퍼 스쿠퍼 항공기 대대를 운영하여 산불 관리를 하고 있습니다. 그의 새로운 역할에서 시히는 상원 재향군인 위원회, 군사 서비스 위원회, 상업, 과학 및 교통 위원회에서 활동할 것입니다.
Bridger Aerospace (NASDAQ: BAER) a annoncé que son fondateur et ancien PDG, Timothy P. Sheehy, a prêté serment en tant que sénateur des États-Unis pour le Montana. Sheehy, qui a été officier des Navy SEAL et a reçu la Bronze Star avec valeur ainsi que le Purple Heart, a fondé Bridger en 2014 et a été PDG jusqu'en juillet 2024.
Sous la direction de Sheehy, Bridger Aerospace est passée d'une opération à un seul avion à une entreprise employant plus de 160 personnes, devenant ainsi l'une des rares sociétés cotées en bourse du Montana et exploitant la plus grande flotte privée de Super Scooper au monde pour la gestion des incendies de forêt. Dans son nouveau rôle, Sheehy siégera au sein de la Commission des affaires des anciens combattants du Sénat, de la Commission des forces armées et de la Commission du commerce, de la science et des transports.
Bridger Aerospace (NASDAQ: BAER) gab bekannt, dass sein Gründer und ehemaliger CEO, Timothy P. Sheehy, als U.S. Senator für Montana vereidigt wurde. Sheehy, der als Naval SEAL Offizier diente und sowohl die Bronze Star mit Valor als auch das Purple Heart erhielt, gründete Bridger 2014 und war bis Juli 2024 CEO.
Unter der Leitung von Sheehy wuchs Bridger Aerospace von einem Einzelflugzeugbetrieb zu einem Unternehmen mit über 160 Mitarbeitern und wurde damit eines der wenigen börsennotierten Unternehmen in Montana, das die größte private Super Scooper-Flotte der Welt zur Bekämpfung von Waldbränden betreibt. In seiner neuen Rolle wird Sheehy im Senatsausschuss für Veteranenangelegenheiten, im Ausschuss für Streitkräfte und im Ausschuss für Handel, Wissenschaft und Verkehr dienen.
- Company's growth from single plane to largest private Super Scooper fleet
- Expansion to 160+ employees
- Achievement of public listing status on NASDAQ
- None.
BELGRADE, Mont., Jan. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. (“Bridger” or “Bridger Aerospace”), (NASDAQ: BAER, BAERW), one of the nation’s largest aerial firefighting companies, today congratulates Timothy P. Sheehy, the Company’s founder and former chief executive officer of the Company, for being sworn into the United States Senate as the U.S. Senator for the State of Montana.
“We are extremely proud of the leadership and sacrifices that Tim has made for the country, and we are confident Tim will continue his legacy of success in the U.S. Senate,” stated Jeff Kelter, the Company’s Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors.
Tim has a history of distinguished service to the country, including years of service as a Naval SEAL Officer and team leader, as well as being the recipient of the Bronze Star with Valor and the Purple Heart. Upon leaving active duty, Tim founded Bridger where he served as the Chief Executive Officer between 2014 and July 2024. Under Tim’s leadership, Bridger evolved from a start-up company operating a single plane out of a barn to employing over 160 people, becoming one of the few publicly traded companies in Montana, and operating the world’s largest private Super Scooper fleet that saves lives, property and environmental habitat threatened by wildfires throughout the United States.
“Time and time again, Tim has made sacrifices for the benefit of his country and fellow Montanans, and we believe strongly that his vision and tireless efforts will continue to serve the best interests of his constituents and all Americans during his time in Washington DC,” Kelter continued.
Mr. Sheehy will serve on the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, the Armed Services Committee, and the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee.
About Bridger Aerospace
Based in Belgrade, Montana, Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. is one of the nation’s largest aerial firefighting companies. Bridger provides aerial firefighting and wildfire management services to federal and state government agencies, including the United States Forest Service, across the nation, as well as internationally. More information about Bridger Aerospace is available at https://www.bridgeraerospace.com.
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