MIDDLETOWN, R.I.,  June 15,  2004/Satnews/ KVH Industries, Inc., (Nasdaq: KVHI) announced today that Mr. Robert Riedford has joined the company as its Director of Business Development for Satellite Products.

Riedford most recently served as sales manager for global diesel and commercial vehicle electronics at Delphi Electronics. While serving in this role,. Riedford doubled electronics sales to North American commercial vehicles. He also oversaw business accounts that encompassed such commercial vehicle manufacturers as Freightliner, Caterpillar, Peterbilt, Kenworth, and John Deere as well as international commercial accounts with Isuzu and Volvo among others.

Riedford holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Evansville.