DynCorp International (DI) (NYSE:DCP) this week announced that it has appointed Ashley Vanarsdall Burke as Senior Director, Media Communications. Based in Falls Church, VA, she will develop media communications strategy, manage the company's external media relations, and serve as DI's corporate spokesperson.

Before joining DI, Burke was the Executive Vice President of Prism Public Affairs, a public affairs firm in Washington, DC, where she provided strategic counsel to corporations, non-profits, associations and coalitions seeking general public relations and public affairs counsel, as well as those involved in high-profile litigation and investigations. Her clients included numerous government contractors subject to intense scrutiny and oversight.

Prior to her work at Prism, Burke was the communications director for a trade association and worked for several public relations firms where she developed media relations and communications strategies.

"I am pleased to welcome Ashley to the DI team," said DynCorp International President and CEO William L. Ballhaus. "Her experience in our industry – and in providing communications strategies across a range of industries and issues – will be a real benefit as we continue to strengthen the DynCorp International brand and messaging moving forward."

Burke holds a Bachelor's degree in English and Journalism from Washington and Lee University.

About DynCorp International

DynCorp International is a global government services provider in support of U.S. national security and foreign policy objectives, delivering support solutions for defense, diplomacy, and international development. DI operates major programs in logistics, platform support, contingency operations, and training and mentoring to reinforce security, community stability, and the rule of law. DynCorp International is headquartered in Falls Church, Va. For more information, visit www.dyn-intl.com.

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