Kaman Distribution Group, Bloomfield, Connecticut, on Wednesday announced the appointment of Chris Henson as vice president of business development.

Most recently, Henson served as a vice president in The Timken Co.’s industrial bearings business leading product management and engineering. In addition, he held the position of vice president of corporate development and strategy at Timken.

“The addition of Chris to the Kaman Distribution team is a significant step in the evolution of our acquisition strategy” said Ben Mondics, president and CEO of KDG. “Chris’ well rounded experience and his knowledge of our industry coupled with his passion for winning, will be critical in helping build KDG into the premier platform in the industrial distribution industry. This hire demonstrates our commitment to our acquisition growth strategy and our continuing commitment to investing in talented and experienced team members. We look forward to his contributions as we continue to execute our strategic plans for growth.”