On November 6, 2009, the Board of Directors (the "Board") of White Electronic Designs Corporation (the "Company") appointed Kenneth J. Krieg to the Board. In connection with his initial election, the Board did not appoint Mr. Krieg to any Board committees.

As a newly appointed director, Mr. Krieg received on the date of his appointment an automatic initial grant of 15,000 shares of Restricted Stock pursuant to (and subject to all the terms and conditions of) the Company's 2006 Director Restricted Stock Plan. In addition, Mr. Krieg will receive Board fees consistent will all other non-employee directors which includes: (i) $8,000 for each quarter of service; (ii) $1,250 for each quarterly Board meeting attended;
(iii) $500 for each special meeting attended; and (iv) reimbursement for related travel expenses.

In connection with the appointment of Mr. Krieg, the Company issued a press release which is filed as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.      Description
99.1             Press release, dated November 10, 2009, entitled "White Electronic
                 Designs Corporation Announces Appointment of Kenneth J. Krieg to Its
                 Board of Directors"