ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --ATK (NYSE: ATK) names Amanda Covington Vice President of Corporate Communications in Arlington, Va., effective Jan. 16. Covington joined the company in 2008 as the Director of Communications for ATK Armament Systems in Clearfield, Utah. Covington has more than 15 years combined experience in broadcast journalism, public and media relations, marketing, government relations, crisis communications, and strategic branding.

"Amanda's results-driven approach to communications supports ATK's business objectives as the company strengthens its brand and pursues growth strategies across our defense, aerospace and commercial business sectors," said Steve Cortese, Senior Vice President, ATK Government Relations and Corporate Communications. "ATK will significantly benefit from Amanda's focus on developing long-term, collaborative partnerships and her ability to lead innovative communications strategies."

Covington will lead corporate communications operations impacting employee relations, media and public relations, financial communications, crisis communications, branding, advertising, digital media and community relations.

ATK is an aerospace, defense, and commercial products company with operations in 22 states, Puerto Rico, and internationally, and revenues of approximately $4.8 billion. News and information can be found on the Internet at www.atk.com. 


    Media Contact:                Investor Contact:

    Steve Cortese                 Steve Wold
    Phone: 703-412-5965           Phone: 952-351-3056
    E-mail: steve.cortese@atk.com E-mail: steve.wold@atk.com

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