BUTLER NATIONAL NAMES JEFF YOWELL TO EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN
Butler National (OTCQX: BUKS) has appointed Jeff Yowell to the newly created position of Executive Chairman. Yowell, who joined the Board of Directors nearly a year ago, will work closely with President and CEO Chris Reedy to guide the company's strategic vision and growth. Joseph P. Daly has been appointed as Lead Independent Director.
Yowell brings significant experience, operating JDY Inc., a C-Suite consulting business, and owning Getter Farms, He has served on the Board of Trustees for the Trust of Buffalo Funds since 2015 and as Board Chairman since 2018. Previously, he was President and CEO of DataCore Marketing, from 1992 to 2012.
The appointment aims to support CEO Chris Reedy in evolving Board engagement and operational support while enhancing various aspects of the business to improve shareholder value.
Butler National (OTCQX: BUKS) ha nominato Jeff Yowell alla nuova posizione di Presidente Esecutivo. Yowell, che è entrato a far parte del Consiglio di Amministrazione quasi un anno fa, lavorerà a stretto contatto con il Presidente e CEO Chris Reedy per guidare la visione strategica e la crescita dell'azienda. Joseph P. Daly è stato nominato Direttore Indipendente Principale.
Yowell porta con sé una significativa esperienza, gestendo JDY Inc., un'attività di consulenza per la dirigenza, e possedendo Getter Farms. È membro del Consiglio di Amministrazione del Trust dei Fondi di Buffalo dal 2015 e Presidente del Consiglio dal 2018. In precedenza, è stato Presidente e CEO di DataCore Marketing, dal 1992 al 2012.
La nomina mira a supportare il CEO Chris Reedy nel migliorare il coinvolgimento del Consiglio e il supporto operativo, mentre si potenziano vari aspetti dell'azienda per migliorare il valore per gli azionisti.
Butler National (OTCQX: BUKS) ha nombrado a Jeff Yowell para el nuevo puesto de Presidente Ejecutivo. Yowell, quien se unió a la Junta Directiva hace casi un año, trabajará en estrecha colaboración con el Presidente y CEO Chris Reedy para guiar la visión estratégica y el crecimiento de la empresa. Joseph P. Daly ha sido nombrado Director Independiente Principal.
Yowell aporta una experiencia significativa, operando JDY Inc., un negocio de consultoría ejecutiva, y siendo propietario de Getter Farms. Ha formado parte de la Junta de Fideicomisarios del Trust de Buffalo Funds desde 2015 y ha sido Presidente de la Junta desde 2018. Anteriormente, fue Presidente y CEO de DataCore Marketing, desde 1992 hasta 2012.
La designación tiene como objetivo apoyar al CEO Chris Reedy en la evolución del compromiso de la Junta y el apoyo operativo, al tiempo que se mejoran varios aspectos del negocio para incrementar el valor para los accionistas.
버틀러 내셔널 (OTCQX: BUKS)은 제프 요웰을 이사회 의장이라는 새로 생긴 직책에 임명했습니다. 요웰은 거의 1년 전에 이사회에 합류하였으며, 회사의 전략적 비전과 성장 방향을 제시하기 위해 사장 겸 CEO인 크리스 리디와 긴밀히 협력할 것입니다. 조셉 P. 데일리가 수석 독립 이사로 임명되었습니다.
요웰은 C-스위트 컨설팅 비즈니스인 JDY Inc.를 운영하고 Getter Farms의 소유자로서 상당한 경험을 가지고 있습니다. 그는 2015년부터 Buffalo Funds 신탁의 이사회에서 일해왔으며, 2018년부터 이사회 의장을 맡고 있습니다. 이전에는 1992년부터 2012년까지 DataCore Marketing의 사장 겸 CEO로 일했습니다.
이번 임명은 CEO 크리스 리디가 이사회 참여 및 운영 지원을 발전시키고, 주주 가치를 향상시키기 위해 여러 사업 측면을 개선하는 데 도움을 주기 위한 것입니다.
Butler National (OTCQX: BUKS) a nommé Jeff Yowell au nouveau poste de Président Exécutif. Yowell, qui a rejoint le Conseil d'Administration il y a presque un an, travaillera en étroite collaboration avec le Président et PDG Chris Reedy pour guider la vision stratégique et la croissance de l'entreprise. Joseph P. Daly a été nommé Administrateur Indépendant Principal.
Yowell apporte une expérience significative, à la tête de JDY Inc., une société de conseil pour les cadres, et en étant propriétaire de Getter Farms. Il siège au Conseil des Administrateurs du Trust des Fonds de Buffalo depuis 2015 et en est le Président depuis 2018. Auparavant, il a été Président et PDG de DataCore Marketing, de 1992 à 2012.
Cette nomination vise à soutenir le PDG Chris Reedy dans l'évolution de l'engagement du Conseil et du soutien opérationnel, tout en améliorant divers aspects de l'entreprise pour accroître la valeur pour les actionnaires.
Butler National (OTCQX: BUKS) hat Jeff Yowell in die neu geschaffene Position des Executive Chairman berufen. Yowell, der vor fast einem Jahr in den Vorstand eingetreten ist, wird eng mit Präsident und CEO Chris Reedy zusammenarbeiten, um die strategische Vision und das Wachstum des Unternehmens zu lenken. Joseph P. Daly wurde zum Lead Independent Director ernannt.
Yowell bringt bedeutende Erfahrung mit, da er JDY Inc., ein Beratungsunternehmen für Führungskräfte, betreibt und Getter Farms besitzt. Seit 2015 hat er im Vorstand des Trust of Buffalo Funds gedient und ist seit 2018 Vorstandsvorsitzender. Zuvor war er von 1992 bis 2012 Präsident und CEO von DataCore Marketing.
Die Ernennung zielt darauf ab, CEO Chris Reedy dabei zu unterstützen, das Engagement des Vorstands und die operative Unterstützung zu entwickeln, während verschiedene Aspekte des Unternehmens verbessert werden, um den Shareholder-Wert zu steigern.
- Creation of Executive Chairman position to strengthen corporate governance
- Strategic appointment of experienced leader with proven track record
- Enhanced board structure with addition of Lead Independent Director role
- None.
Yowell to Complement Reedy's Leadership and Progress Driving Butler National
Mr. Yowell, who has been a key driver of important corporate initiatives since joining the Butler National Board of Directors almost a year ago, brings a wealth of experience to the new role. "Jeff Yowell has been instrumental in building a strong foundation for Butler's future growth. Yowell has spent significant time supporting CEO Chris Reedy in moving Butler National forward in several key areas, and the Board has established the new Executive Chairman role to support the CEO with the continued evolution of Board and strategic planning. The Board move is completely complementary and reinforces our commitment to good governance," commented Joseph P. Daly, Lead Independent Director and Chair of the Butler National Nominating and Governance Committee.
Mr. Yowell operates JDY Inc., a C-Suite consulting business and is the owner of Getter Farms, LLC. Since 2015, Mr. Yowell serves on the Board of Trustees for the Trust of Buffalo Funds, a mutual fund complex of 10 funds, and has been the Board Chairman since 2018. From 1992 to 2012, Mr. Yowell served as President and Chief Executive Officer of DataCore Marketing, LLC. Mr. Yowell holds an M.B.A. from the University of
"Jeff Yowell has exceeded my expectations and contributed far more than expected by bringing experience and well-thought guidance in many areas to Butler National," said Chris Reedy, Butler National Corporation President and CEO. "I believe that Jeff Yowell is the right person for the Executive Chairman role to assist me with evolution of Company and the Board in the best interest of shareholders. In this role, the Company will draw on Mr. Yowell's experience to continue to evolve active Board engagement and operational support to enhance various aspects of the business. I appreciate the commitment of Mr. Yowell," added Mr. Reedy.
Jeff Yowell commented, "I appreciate the Board's confidence in my work and direction. I am focused on supporting Company and enhancing shareholder value. While there have been significant changes to the Company, and particularly the Board, over the past year, the positive evolution opportunities in front of us are exciting. I believe that my role of Executive Chairman will complement Chris Reedy and provide a resource that allows him to focus more effectively on driving growth. I look forward to the results that I can achieve in this new role."
About Butler National Corporation
Butler National Corporation operates in the Aerospace and Professional Services business segments. The Aerospace Products segment includes the manufacture, sale and service of electronic equipment and modifications to aircraft structures and electrical systems to support special mission and commercial aviation operations. We operate two Federal Aviation Administration ("FAA") Repair Stations. Butler National companies, Avcon Industries, Inc. and Butler Avionics, Inc., concentrate on enhancements to Learjet, Beechcraft King Air, Cessna Caravan, Gulfstream, and other turbine powered aircraft. Butler National-Tempe designs and manufactures robust electronic controls and cabling. Butler National Corporation has been a recognized provider of professional management services in the gaming industry for more than 20 years. The Professional Services segment includes the management of a gaming and the related dining and entertainment facility in
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