Environmental Tectonics Corporation announced that the company is making a management transition. H.L. (Gerry) Lenfest has been named Chairman of the Board, and Mr. Robert (Bob) L. Laurent, Jr. has been named Chief Executive Officer, while continuing as President. The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer positions were formerly held by William F. Mitchell, Sr. Mr. Laurent has served as President of the Company since November 19, 2013, and prior to being promoted to President, served as Chief Financial Officer from June 2011.

From 1980 to 2008, Mr. Laurent was with Fedders Corporation where he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from 1987 to 1998 and from 2004 to 2008. From 1998 to 2004, Mr. Laurent served as Executive Vice President - Acquisitions and Alliances. From 2008 through 2010, Mr. Laurent served as a private consultant.

Mr. Laurent has extensive experience in international business, strategic planning, leadership and finance. With respect to ETC's Board of Directors, in addition to Mr. Lenfest being appointed Chairman, George K. Anderson, M.D. will be appointed as Vice Chairman.