07:02 GMT, January 27, 2009 CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa | Scott White has been named vice president of business development for Rockwell Collins Government Systems. White is responsible for leading the enterprise-wide marketing and sales organizations, which includes overseeing all Government Systems' business pursuits for Rockwell Collins.

White joins Rockwell Collins after serving a combined 33 years with Rockwell International and The Boeing Company. White has a broad leadership background including contracts, finance, program management, business development and general management for domestic and international defense and commercial programs.

White served in various leadership roles, including vice president of business development for the North American Aircraft Division of Rockwell International. From 1998 to 2000, he served as president and CEO of a joint venture company with Aero Vodochody in the Czech Republic. White then was named general manager of B-1B and B-2 programs for Boeing.

"Scott White brings more than 30 years of experience to this position, along with an in-depth knowledge of our customers' current and future needs," said Greg Churchill, executive vice president and chief operating officer for Rockwell Collins Government Systems. "Over the years, Scott has developed trusted relationships and insight that will play a key role as we enhance and expand our offerings for government and military customers worldwide."

White graduated from California Polytechnic State University with a Bachelor of Science degree and earned a master's degree in Business Administration from Pepperdine University. White has been active in his community with non-profit organizations, having served as board president of the Friends of Arts Education in southern California. White currently serves on the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library Board in Cedar Rapids.