Goodrich Elects New Director

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Today John P. Jumper, recently retired Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force, was elected to the Board of Directors of Goodrich Corporation (NYSE: GR) . Jumper was also appointed to serve on the board's Audit Review Committee and Financial Policy Committee. With this election, Goodrich's board increases to 11 members.

Jumper, 60, brings to Goodrich's board extensive experience in high level leadership roles gained during his distinguished 39-year military career which included domestic and overseas assignments. His range of experience includes service as the Deputy Director for Politico-Military Affairs, Strategic Plans and Policy Directorate, for the Joint Staff in Washington. Beginning in 1992 he held the post of Senior Military Assistant to the Secretary of Defense and in 1997 became Commander, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Commander, Allied Air Forces Central Europe. From 2000 - 2001 he served as Commander, Headquarters Air Combat Command at Langley Air Force Base. General Jumper was appointed Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force in 2001 and retired in November of this year.

"John's first hand perspective of the global defense marketplace will bring additional insight to our board of directors and complement our current experience and talent that ranges from heavy manufacturing to commercial aerospace," stated Goodrich Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Marshall Larsen. "As we continue to add to our already strong presence in the global defense and homeland security markets, John's experience will serve as a barometer and provide a solid foundation for counsel as we formulate strategies to leverage our broad portfolio of products and systems. I am confident that John will be a very valuable asset to Goodrich. The board and I look forward to working with him," added Larsen.

Jumper holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Golden Gate University in San Francisco and a Bachelor of Science degree from Virginia Military Institute. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of Rolls- Royce North America as well as on the non-profit Boards of the Air Force Association and Air Force Village.

Goodrich Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, is a global supplier of systems and services to aerospace, defense and homeland security markets. With one of the most strategically diversified portfolios of products in the industry, Goodrich serves a global customer base with significant worldwide manufacturing and service facilities. For more information visit http://www.goodrich.com/.