Healixa Appoints Rep. Denver Riggleman to the Board of Directors
Healixa, Inc. (OTC Pink: EMOR) has appointed former U.S. Representative Denver Riggleman to its Board of Directors. Riggleman, an Air Force veteran and national security expert, anticipates contributing to Healixa’s mission of developing innovative technologies in health-tech and green-tech. CEO Ian Parker expressed excitement about Riggleman's diverse expertise, which is deemed essential for the company's growth as it prepares to advance in public markets. The announcement also acknowledges Matthew Dill's departure from the Board, thanking him for his service while highlighting Riggleman's expected value addition.
- Appointment of Denver Riggleman to the Board of Directors brings significant experience in government and national security.
- Riggleman's expertise is expected to support Healixa's growth and development in public markets.
- Continued commitment to innovation in health-tech and green-tech industries.
- Matthew Dill's departure may raise concerns over continuity and experience on the Board.
Manhattan, NY , Dec. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Healixa, Inc. (OTC Pink: EMOR) ("Healixa", or the "Company"), a technology company focusing on building and acquiring innovative and disruptive technologies in the health-tech, clean water, and green-tech industries, today announces that Former U.S. Representative Denver Riggleman will join its Board of Directors (the "Board").
Congressman Riggleman served as the United States Representative for Virginia's 5th congressional district. He Congressman is an Air Force veteran and national security expert, as well as a successful businessman and founder of Silverback Distillery. His background as an intelligence officer included mission planning during the bombing of Afghanistan after the Sept. 11 attacks. He was CEO of Analyst Warehouse, a company that contracted with the National Security Agency, from 2007 to 2015.
Denver Riggleman said, "I am honored to accept a position on the Board of Healixa. Serving others is part of Healixa's DNA. Creating technologies with a vision toward lifting others up and preserving our environment is a mission I'm proud to support. Ethical engineering is the future. I am delighted to take this journey alongside Healixa's other Board Members, employees and global citizens."
Ian Parker, CEO of Healixa, added, "We're excited to appoint Rep. Riggleman to our Board of Directors. As we prepare this Company to move to the next level in the public markets it is important that we continue to add diverse expertise and insight to our Board." Parker continued, "Healixa highly values the broad range of experience that Rep. Riggleman brings to our Board. His experience in government, defense, national security, and executive management will be invaluable to our Company's growth and development." Parker added, "On behalf of the Board, I want to also express our gratitude to Matthew Dill who has concluded his service as an officer and valued Board Member of Healixa. Matt is not just a colleague, he is a friend and we wish Matt the best in future endeavors as we look forward to his continuing support."
Matthew Dill, Healixa's outgoing Board Member said, "I want to express my appreciation in serving Healixa over the past several years. Even though my primary focus has changed, my commitment and support for Healixa has never been stronger. Although I will not be serving as a Board member, I will be doing whatever I can to support the Company's future. I know Denver will be able to provide significant value to Healixa. That is why I supported both his nomination and appointment to the seat I'm leaving."
About Healixa Inc.
Healixa is a technology company focusing on building and acquiring innovative and disruptive technologies in the health-tech, clean water generation and green-tech industries. Healixa embraces innovation by combining its intellectual properties, patents, strategic collaborations, and partnerships to create a "LaunchPad" of disruptive sustainable products.
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