The Board of Directors of Kaman Corporation appointed Ian K. Walsh to the additional post of Chairman of the board, effective immediately following the annual meeting of shareholders. He succeeds Neal J. Keating, who retired from the Board in conjunction with his previously announced retirement. Karen M. Garrison and Thomas W. Rabaut did not stand for re-election in accordance with the company’s mandatory retirement policy for directors and retired from the Board as of the end of their terms. Therefore, immediately following the annual meeting.