Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. Announces Appointment of New Board Member

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Optex Systems Holdings (OTCQB:OPXS) announced the appointment of Dayton Judd to its Board of Directors, enhancing its leadership team. Judd brings diverse industry experience, previously serving as CEO of FitLife Brands and holding positions at Q Investments and McKinsey. Chairman and CEO Danny Schoening expressed confidence that Judd's expertise will support Optex's growth trajectory. Founded in 1987, Optex specializes in optical sighting systems for military applications, supplying products to the U.S. Department of Defense.

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• Appointment of Dayton Judd to the Board may provide fresh perspectives and leadership experience.
• Judd's industry background could enhance strategic direction towards profitable growth.

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• Concerns regarding continuity as the company undergoes leadership changes.

RICHARDSON, TX / ACCESSWIRE / October 25, 2022 / Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB:OPXS), a leading manufacturer of precision optical sighting systems for domestic and worldwide military and commercial applications, announces the appointment of a new Board Member, Mr. Dayton Judd.

Danny Schoening, Chairman of the Board and CEO of Optex commented, "We are extremely pleased to announce that Mr. Judd has joined the Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. Board of Directors. Mr. Judd brings a diverse set of experiences from multiple industries which will help Optex in our path towards profitable growth".

Mr. Judd is the founder and Managing Partner of Sudbury Capital Management, LLC ("Sudbury"). He also serves as the Chairman and CEO of FitLife Brands, Inc. (OTC:FTLF) ("FitLife"). He has served as a director of FitLife since June 2017 and Chief Executive Officer since February 2018. Prior to founding Sudbury, Mr. Judd worked from 2007 through 2011 as a Portfolio Manager at Q Investments, a multi-billion dollar hedge fund in Fort Worth, Texas. Prior to Q Investments, he worked with McKinsey & Company from 1996 through 1998, and again from 2000 through 2007. He graduated from Brigham Young University in 1995 with a Bachelor's Degree, summa cum laude, and a Master's Degree, both in Accounting. He also earned an M.B.A. with high distinction from Harvard Business School in 2000, where he was a Baker Scholar. Mr. Judd has previously served on the board of directors for RLJ Entertainment (NASDAQ: RLJE) from 2015 until the sale of the company in 2018, and for Otelco (NASDAQ:OTEL) from 2019 until the sale of the company in 2021. He has also served on the board of directors for several private companies. Mr. Judd is a Certified Public Accountant.

ABOUT OPTEX SYSTEMS

Optex, which was founded in 1987, is a Richardson, Texas based ISO 9001:2015 certified concern, which manufactures optical sighting systems and assemblies, primarily for Department of Defense (DOD) applications. Its products are installed on various types of U.S. military land vehicles, such as the Abrams and Bradley fighting vehicles, Light Armored and Armored Security Vehicles, and have been selected for installation on the Stryker family of vehicles. Optex also manufactures and delivers numerous periscope configurations, rifle and surveillance sights, and night vision optical assemblies. Optex delivers its products both directly to the military services and to prime contractors. For additional information, please visit the Company's website at www.optexsys.com.

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This press release contains certain forward-looking statements, as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including those relating to the products and services described herein. You can identify these statements by the use of the words "may," "will," "could," "should," "would," "plans," "expects," "anticipates," "continue," "estimate," "project," "intend," "likely," "forecast," "probable," and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or anticipated. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, continued funding of defense programs and military spending, the timing of such funding, general economic and business conditions, including unforeseen weakness in the Company's markets, effects of continued geopolitical unrest and regional conflicts, competition, changes in technology and methods of marketing, delays in completing engineering and manufacturing programs, changes in customer order patterns, changes in product mix, continued success in technological advances and delivering technological innovations, changes in the U.S. Government's interpretation of federal procurement rules and regulations, changes in spending due to policy changes in any new federal presidential administration, market acceptance of the Company's products, shortages in components, production delays due to performance quality issues with outsourced components, inability to fully realize the expected benefits from acquisitions and restructurings or delays in realizing such benefits, challenges in integrating acquired businesses and achieving anticipated synergies, changes to export regulations, increases in tax rates, changes to generally accepted accounting principles, difficulties in retaining key employees and customers, unanticipated costs under fixed-price service and system integration engagements, changes in the market for microcap stocks regardless of growth and value and various other factors beyond our control.

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SOURCE: Optex Systems Holdings, Inc.

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FAQ

Who is Dayton Judd and what is his role at Optex Systems Holdings?

Dayton Judd is a new Board Member at Optex Systems Holdings, bringing extensive experience from various industries.

When was Dayton Judd appointed to the Board of Directors?

Dayton Judd was appointed to the Board of Directors on October 25, 2022.

How might Dayton Judd's appointment impact Optex Systems Holdings?

His diverse experience may lead to improved strategic direction and support the company's growth.