WRAP - Leadership updates

MIAMI, Oct. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wrap Technologies, Inc. ("WRAP" or the "Company"), a provider of non-lethal response technologies and public safety solutions, today announced the appointment of John "Chappy" Chapman as Vice President of Training and Missions. Chapman brings more than three decades of law enforcement, tactical operations, instructional development, and leadership experience to WRAP as the Company expands its strategy to deliver comprehensive, scalable non-lethal response training programs across domestic and federal law enforcement. In his new role, Chapman will oversee WRAP’s national training and mission integration strategy, including the implementation of a st

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Duos Technologies Group, Inc. ("Duos" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:DUOT), a leading provider of adaptive, modular, and scalable Edge Data Center ("EDC") solutions, announced the appointment of Christopher "Chris" DeAlmeida as Chief Financial Officer ("CFO"), effective Monday, August 24, 2026. Mr. DeAlmeida succeeds retiring CFO Adrian Goldfarb. His appointment follows the Company’s previously disclosed executive transition plan and marks the conclusion of a comprehensive search and evaluation process. As CFO, Mr. DeAlmeida will oversee capital allocation, financial planning, and investment strategy as Duos continues the rapid rollout of i

MIAMI, May 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wrap Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:WRAP) ("WRAP" or the "Company"), a global leader in Non-Lethal Response™ ("NLR") and public safety technology, today announced that the Company is developing a new low-light training expansion for its WrapReality® virtual reality platform. "Low-light encounters are a major part of patrol work, but they have historically been difficult to replicate safely, consistently, and at scale," said Jared Novick, President of WRAP. "We expect these enhancements to give agencies a more realistic way to train officers for nighttime decision-making, directional light use, communication, and force-option judgment. By integrating sig

MIAMI, Oct. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wrap Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:WRAP) ("Wrap" or the "Company"), a global leader in non-lethal tools, training and policies, today announced the expansion of its Board of Directors to six (6) members and the appointment of John D. Shulman, Founder and Managing Partner of Juggernaut Capital Partners ("JCP"), to serve as a member of the Company's Board. John was part of the original outside investor group and continues to increase his exposure. In connection with this appointment, the Company also announced that Jerry Ratigan, who served as Chief Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer, and Principal Financial Officer, has mutually agreed wit

MIAMI, Sept. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wrap Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: WRAP) ("Wrap" or the "Company"), a global leader in public safety and counter-drone technologies, today announced the appointment of Braden Frame as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of the Company. This appointment comes as the Company evolves beyond its flagship BolaWrap® device and introduces integrated subscription-based services and counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) solutions. These advancements are expected to position Wrap to serve law enforcement, private security, and the U.S. Department of Defense through scalable, recurring offerings designed to meet the complex demands of modern public safety and

MIAMI, Sept. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wrap Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:WRAP) ("Wrap" or the "Company"), a global leader in innovative public safety and counter-UAS solutions, today announced the appointment of Joseph Cameron as Chief Revenue Officer. Cameron brings more than two decades of combined experience in law enforcement, union leadership, political advocacy, and public safety technology to the role. Cameron has extensive experience leading public safety technology companies — identifying government requirements, securing associated funding, and driving revenue growth across the ecosystem of public safety solutions. His deep knowledge of the legislative process is expected to

MIAMI, Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wrap Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:WRAP) ("Wrap" or the "Company"), a recognized innovator in public safety technology, today announced financial and operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025. Financial Results: Cost Reduction Initiative Completed: Operating expenses in Q2 2025 were reduced by 26% compared to Q1 2025, decreasing to $3.3 million from $4.5 million, respectively, reflecting continued cost optimization across entire organization. On a year-to-date basis, operating expenses were reduced by 14% for the six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the same prior year period, down to $7.9 million from $9.1 million, respectiv

MIAMI, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wrap Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:WRAP) ("Wrap" or, the "Company"), a global leader in pre-escalation and non-lethal public safety solutions, today announces the appointment of Todd Larson, EdD., MSL, FABC, as Strategic Advisor of the Company. Dr. Larson will guide the development of WrapTactics™, Wrap's advanced learning management system focused on elevating police training through integrated mindset conditioning, emotional regulation and tactical problem-solving. Dr. Larson brings over 30 years of experience in law enforcement, public safety innovation and education. His decorated 22-year tenure with the Scottsdale Police Department incl

MIAMI, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wrap Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:WRAP) ("Wrap" or, the "Company"), a global pioneer in innovative public safety technologies and services, today announced the appointment of Gerald "Jerry" Ratigan, seasoned finance executive, as the Company's new Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Ratigan brings over 20 years of experience leading financial strategy across public companies, capital markets, investment banking and performance-focused advisory roles. Mr. Ratigan's background includes extensive work in both international and domestic publicly traded environments, where Mr. Ratigan has consistently driven financial modernization and organizational agility. M

WRAP Expands Capabilities: Leveraging Investigative Expertise in Financial Crimes, Crypto and Cybersecurity to Commercialize Managed Services Offering MIAMI, March 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wrap Technologies, Inc, (NASDAQ:WRAP) ("Wrap" or, the "Company"), a global leader in innovative public safety technologies and non-lethal tools, today announced the appointment of Robert Heuchling as Managing Director of the Company, bringing over 15 years of experience from the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI") and providing advisory services to the Company's executive team. Wrap plans to expand its managed service business lines, with Mr. Heuchling expected to play a key role in commercia

MIAMI, March 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wrap Technologies (NASDAQ:WRAP) ("Wrap" or, the "Company"), a global leader in innovative public safety technologies and non-lethal tools, today announced the appointment of Stephen M. Renna as a Strategic Advisor to the Company. Mr. Renna brings more than 35 years of executive experience in both public and private sectors and will focus on international expansion, with an emphasis on Made-in-USA exports and financing strategies through U.S. government resources. A seasoned expert at the intersection of business and government, Mr. Renna served as Chief Banking Officer at the U.S. Export-Import Bank (EXIM), where he led the execution of trad

MIAMI, March 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wrap Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:WRAP) ("Wrap" or, the "Company") today announced the appointment of Joseph R. Bonavolonta as Domestic Head of Managed Services of the Company, bringing over 27 years of experience from the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI") to the Company's management team. Mr. Bonavolonta, who culminated his distinguished FBI career as Special Agent in Charge (SAC) of the Boston Field Office, led one of the agency's largest divisions, overseeing high-profile criminal and national security investigations. His leadership extended to managing Joint Terrorism Task Forces, Safe Streets Gang and Violent Crime Task Forces, and dire

NORTON, Va., March 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wrap Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:WRAP) ("Wrap" or, the "Company") is pleased to announce the promotion of Jared Novick to President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company. Under his leadership, Wrap expects to launch a new wave of efficiency-driven public safety offerings designed to support law enforcement and federal agencies. This expansion aligns with Wrap's recent relocation of its manufacturing headquarters to Virginia, a move recognized by Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin in November 2024. With plans to establish offices near Washington, D.C., the new location strengthens Wrap's pursuit of U.S. Federal government contracts and expan

TEMPE, Ariz., Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wrap Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:WRAP) ("Wrap" or the "Company"), a global leader in public safety innovation via artificial intelligence ("AI"), virtual reality and big data, today announced the appointment of Scot Cohen as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Mr. Cohen, a co-founder of the Company, the largest shareholder, and Executive Chairman of the Company, is recognized for his deep commitment to the Company's mission and extensive experience in various industries. Mr. Cohen stated, "The time has come to complete what Woody Norris, the inventor of BolaWrap, and I began in 2015. I'm ready to assume full responsibility for the organiza

TEMPE, Ariz., Nov. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wrap Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:WRAP), a leading provider of innovative law enforcement and public safety solutions, is delighted to announce the appointment of Giles Tipsword as its Senior Vice President of North American Sales. Tipsword brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record in driving sales growth, market analysis, and exceptional leadership in the technology and public safety sector. Today's appointment is announced on the heels of the Company experiencing strong and continued domestic and international momentum for BolaWrap after receiving multiple orders in the EMEA region and following a customer's successful year-long

TEMPE, Ariz., Oct. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wrap Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:WRAP) ("Wrap" or the "Company"), a global leader in innovative safety technologies and services, today announced the appointment of Vice Admiral (ret.) Timothy Szymanski and Rajiv Srinivasan to serve on the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board"). The Company has also appointed Scot Cohen, Co-Founder, as Executive Chairman of the Board. The addition of this leadership fortifies the Company's commitment to the mental well-being of public safety officers and the community at large. Wrap's reinvigorated Board boasts a diverse cadre of international industry frontrunners, poised to steer the Company's expan

TEMPE, Ariz., May 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wrap Technologies (NASDAQ:WRAP), a global pioneer in public safety solutions, proudly announced the appointment of Kevin Mullins as Chief Executive Officer in April. That day Kevin Mullins highlighted the strategic measures implemented to enhance the agility and cost-effectiveness of Wrap's operations. Today marks an exciting milestone as Kevin unveils his visionary roadmap for the future of Wrap, propelling the company into the next era of public safety solutions tailored to the evolving needs of our world. With an unwavering commitment to innovation, Kevin's vision transcends the traditional notion of equipping law enforcement officers with

Outlines Meaningful Cost Reductions to Support Greater Efficiency Without Inhibiting the Company's Ability to Monetize Its Robust Sales Pipeline Will Lean Into Bolstered Distribution and Sales Capabilities to Accelerate Path to Profitable Growth TEMPE, Ariz., April 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wrap Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:WRAP) ("Wrap" or the "Company"), a global leader in innovative public safety technologies and services, today announced the immediate appointment of Kevin Mullins as Chief Executive Officer and released preliminary financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2023. Leadership Updates In connection with Mr. Mullins' appointment, TJ Kennedy has agreed to im

TEMPE, Ariz., July 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wrap Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:WRAP) (the "Company"), a global leader in innovative public safety technologies and services, today announced the appointment of Chris DeAlmeida to be the company's new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Chris replaces Jim Barnes, who is retiring as CFO. "We are excited to have Chris join the executive leadership team at Wrap as we are making key decisions on our future strategic roadmap," commented Wrap CEO, TJ Kennedy. "Chris brings significant CFO experience as well as Financial Planning and Analysis, Strategic Planning, SEC Compliance, Capital Markets, M & A, Accounting, and Investor Relations experience to ou

TEMPE, Ariz., June 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wrap Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:WRAP) (the "Company"), a global leader in innovative public safety technologies and services, today welcomes Carlos Casas as the new Vice President of Sales & Marketing. Casas will be responsible for implementing a global sales strategy and leading Wrap's team of experts to meet projected sales goals. Casas is an accomplished sales and marketing executive with over 24 years of experience with global brands across a broad spectrum of business including law enforcement, transportation, consumer electronics, and the public sector. Casas joins Wrap following a long career in building global sales initi

TJ Kennedy, Independent Director on Wrap's Board, to Serve as Chief Executive Officer Following a Thorough Search Process Kevin Mullins, Former President and Chief Executive Officer of Intrensic, to Serve as President New Appointments of Industry Veterans Will Support Wrap's Pursuit of Growth in $50+ Billion Estimated Addressable Market Wrap Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:WRAP) ("Wrap" or the "Company"), a global leader in innovative public safety technologies and services, today announced that it has appointed TJ Kennedy as Chief Executive Officer and Kevin Mullins as President, effective immediately. The appointments of Messrs. Kennedy and Mullins reflect Wrap's commitment to evolving and

Wrap Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:WRAP) ("Wrap" or the "Company"), a global leader in innovative public safety technologies and services, today announced a leadership transition plan to support the next phase of its corporate strategy, which is focused on diversifying the Company's suite of products, offerings and services. The plan provides for the following: Chief Executive Officer Tom Smith will be stepping down as part of a mutually agreed upon separation and Chief Financial Officer Jim Barnes will be retiring by the end of the year. Messrs. Smith and Barnes are not departing because of any disagreements or underlying business issues. The Company's day-to-day operations will be led b

TEMPE, Ariz., Sept. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wrap Technologies, Inc. (the "Company" or "WRAP") (NASDAQ:WRAP), a global leader in innovative public safety technologies and services, announced the appointment of Becky Newman as its Vice President of International Customer Relations. Becky will report to Tom Smith, the Company's CEO and will be responsible for establishing and supporting customers worldwide as WRAP continues to see increased demand for its pre-escalation and apprehension tool, the BolaWrap® Remote Restraint technology and Wrap Reality™ virtual reality training system. "We are excited to welcome Becky to the team as another full-time executive based in the UK," said Tom S

Knapp leads subject matter experts in guiding Wrap Reality's comprehensive training platform TEMPE, Ariz., Aug. 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wrap Technologies, Inc. (the "Company" or "WRAP") (NASDAQ:WRAP), a global leader in innovative public safety technologies and services, announced the appointment of Mario Knapp as its Vice President of Training. Knapp will be instrumental in leading the Company's Wrap Training Academy and its network of BolaWrap and Wrap Reality instructors in the US and worldwide. Knapp and WRAP's instructors are critical to the growth and adoption of Wrap Reality's training scenarios, which encompass all tools available for law enforcement to use throughout their c

Former Axon Enterprises product leader to continue advancing BolaWRAP family of products Elwood "Woody" Norris retiring from CTO Role, remain as strategic consultant TEMPE, Ariz., July 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wrap Technologies, Inc. (the "Company" or "WRAP") (NASDAQ:WRAP), a global leader in innovative public safety technologies and services, announced the appointment of Glenn Hickman as Chief Operating Officer. Hickman will work closely with the growing engineering and operations teams to continue building out WRAP's product lines. Woody Norris, inventor of the BolaWRAP, retired as CTO at the end of June and will continue to play an active role at WRAP as a strategic consultant foc

TEMPE, Ariz., April 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wrap Technologies, Inc. (the "Company" or "WRAP") (NASDAQ:WRAP), a global leader in innovative public safety technologies and services, today announced the appointment of four new independent members to its Board of Directors. Jeff Kukowski has extensive operating experience selling products and services to law enforcement. He currently is CEO and a director of Cloudbolt Software, an enterprise cloud management leader. From June 2010 to December 2014, he was Chief Operating Officer of Axon Enterprise, Inc., formerly Taser International.Kimberly Sentovich is a seasoned merchandising, operations, IT, and supply chain executive with 30 years o

TEMPE, Ariz., March 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WRAP Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: WRAP) ("WRAP" or the “Company”), a global leader in innovative public safety technologies and services, today announced that Tom Smith has been appointed as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Smith had been serving as WRAP’s interim Chief Executive since October 27, 2020. He joined WRAP in March 2019 as the Company's President and increased sales by 460% in 2020, selling WRAP’s remote restraint public safety device to 36 countries to date.  WRAP also announced that the Company plans to appoint two new independent directors to the Board within 45 days. Scot Cohen, WRAP’s co-founder and Executive Chai

TEMPE, Arizona, Jan. 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wrap Technologies, Inc. (the “Company” or “WRAP”) (Nasdaq: WRAP), an innovator of modern policing solutions, announced today the appointment of Kathleen O’Toole, retired Commissioner of Boston and Seattle Police Departments, and Sylvia Moir, retired Chief of Tempe Police Department, to join the Company’s public safety technology development and agency relations efforts. Ret. Chief O’Toole and Ret. Chief Moir will be working with the WRAP Reality team on the development of a virtual reality-based training simulator focusing on topics of de-escalation, use of force, crisis intervention and officer wellness. Both will advise on R&D and trai