General Enterprise Ventures Appoints Andrew Hotsko as Chief Operating Officer
General Enterprise Ventures (OTC:GEVI) has appointed Andrew Hotsko as Chief Operating Officer of its subsidiary Mighty Fire Breaker (MFB), effective immediately. Hotsko, a former Regional President at Canopy Service Partners and U.S. Marine Corps veteran, will lead MFB's operational expansion in wildfire defense systems.
Hotsko brings significant experience from his roles in technology investment banking at Bank of America and as founder of Recovery Box. He holds degrees from the U.S. Naval Academy and Wharton School. Additionally, MFB has strengthened its leadership team by adding new Directors of Sales and Corporate Communications to support the company's expansion in high-risk wildfire regions.
General Enterprise Ventures (OTC:GEVI) ha nominato Andrew Hotsko come Chief Operating Officer della sua controllata Mighty Fire Breaker (MFB), con effetto immediato. Hotsko, ex Presidente Regionale di Canopy Service Partners e veterano del Corpo dei Marines degli Stati Uniti, guiderà l'espansione operativa di MFB nei sistemi di difesa dagli incendi boschivi.
Hotsko porta con sé una vasta esperienza maturata in ruoli di investment banking tecnologico presso Bank of America e come fondatore di Recovery Box. È laureato presso la U.S. Naval Academy e la Wharton School. Inoltre, MFB ha rafforzato il proprio team dirigenziale inserendo nuovi Direttori delle Vendite e delle Comunicazioni Aziendali per supportare l'espansione dell'azienda nelle zone ad alto rischio di incendi boschivi.
General Enterprise Ventures (OTC:GEVI) ha nombrado a Andrew Hotsko como Director de Operaciones de su subsidiaria Mighty Fire Breaker (MFB), con efecto inmediato. Hotsko, ex Presidente Regional en Canopy Service Partners y veterano del Cuerpo de Marines de EE.UU., liderará la expansión operativa de MFB en sistemas de defensa contra incendios forestales.
Hotsko aporta una amplia experiencia de sus roles en banca de inversión tecnológica en Bank of America y como fundador de Recovery Box. Posee títulos de la U.S. Naval Academy y Wharton School. Además, MFB ha reforzado su equipo directivo incorporando nuevos Directores de Ventas y Comunicaciones Corporativas para apoyar la expansión de la compañía en regiones de alto riesgo de incendios forestales.
General Enterprise Ventures (OTC:GEVI)는 자회사 Mighty Fire Breaker(MFB)의 최고운영책임자(COO)로 Andrew Hotsko를 즉시 임명했습니다. Hotsko는 Canopy Service Partners의 전 지역 사장 겸 미 해병대 베테랑으로서, MFB의 산불 방어 시스템 운영 확장을 이끌 예정입니다.
Hotsko는 Bank of America의 기술 투자 은행 업무와 Recovery Box 창립자로서의 경험을 보유하고 있습니다. 그는 미국 해군사관학교(U.S. Naval Academy)와 와튼 스쿨(Wharton School)에서 학위를 받았습니다. 또한 MFB는 고위험 산불 지역에서 회사의 확장을 지원하기 위해 새로운 영업 및 기업 커뮤니케이션 이사를 영입하여 리더십 팀을 강화했습니다.
General Enterprise Ventures (OTC:GEVI) a nommé Andrew Hotsko au poste de Chief Operating Officer de sa filiale Mighty Fire Breaker (MFB), avec effet immédiat. Hotsko, ancien président régional chez Canopy Service Partners et vétéran du Corps des Marines des États-Unis, dirigera l'expansion opérationnelle de MFB dans les systèmes de défense contre les incendies de forêt.
Hotsko apporte une expérience significative acquise dans la banque d'investissement technologique chez Bank of America et en tant que fondateur de Recovery Box. Il est diplômé de la U.S. Naval Academy et de la Wharton School. De plus, MFB a renforcé son équipe de direction en ajoutant de nouveaux Directeurs des Ventes et des Communications Corporatives pour soutenir l'expansion de l'entreprise dans les régions à haut risque d'incendies de forêt.
General Enterprise Ventures (OTC:GEVI) hat Andrew Hotsko mit sofortiger Wirkung zum Chief Operating Officer seiner Tochtergesellschaft Mighty Fire Breaker (MFB) ernannt. Hotsko, ehemaliger Regionalpräsident bei Canopy Service Partners und Veteran des US Marine Corps, wird die operative Expansion von MFB im Bereich der Waldbrandabwehrsysteme leiten.
Hotsko bringt umfangreiche Erfahrung aus seiner Tätigkeit im Technologie-Investmentbanking bei der Bank of America sowie als Gründer von Recovery Box mit. Er besitzt Abschlüsse von der U.S. Naval Academy und der Wharton School. Zudem hat MFB sein Führungsteam durch die Ernennung neuer Vertriebs- und Unternehmenskommunikationsdirektoren verstärkt, um die Expansion des Unternehmens in hochgefährdeten Waldbrandregionen zu unterstützen.
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Deepens Management Bench to Scale Wildfire Defense Technologies
OCEANSIDE, CALIFORNIA / ACCESS Newswire / July 14, 2025 / General Enterprise Ventures, Inc. (OTC:GEVI) today announced that its subsidiary, Mighty Fire Breaker LLC ("MFB"), a leader in the wildfire defense sector, has appointed Andrew Hotsko to the role of Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately.
In his new role, Mr. Hotsko will lead the expansion and scaling of MFB's operations, including the installation of residential wildfire defense systems, and will oversee the company's sales, supply chain, and business development functions. He will report directly to Mighty Fire Breaker CEO Ted Ralston.
"Andrew brings extensive experience in the residential service industry, most recently serving as Regional President at Canopy Service Partners, where he played a key role in enhancing operational performance and driving growth across multiple service businesses," said Ted Ralston, CEO of Mighty Fire Breaker. "With a proven ability to scale operations and a strong military and entrepreneurial background, he is well-equipped to lead our efforts and advance our mission to protect communities from wildfire risk. As we prepare for significant expansion, bringing in experienced, high-caliber talent like Andrew and others across our leadership team will help ensure that we scale efficiently and execute with excellence."
"Importantly, the company has reached a stage where we are able to attract top-tier talent like Andrew Hotsko," said Steve Conboy, Founder, Chief Technology Officer, and inventor of Mighty Fire Breaker. "My involvement will continue to focus on new technology applications and product innovation while Andrew's track record of growing and optimizing operations, combined with his leadership experience, will be instrumental in supporting our rapid growth."
Mr. Hotsko's background combines operational leadership, entrepreneurial experience and a deep commitment to service. Prior to his tenure at Canopy Service Partners, he held roles in technology investment banking at Bank of America and founded Recovery Box, a company focused on injury prevention solutions for military veterans. His entrepreneurial work was recognized and supported by the Wharton Innovation Fund, an endowed program that funds creative and meaningfully innovative ventures from the University of Pennsylvania student community.
A veteran of the United States Marine Corps., Mr. Hotsko served both as an Infantry Officer and Recruiting Officer. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the United States Naval Academy and an MBA in Finance and Entrepreneurship from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He is fluent in Spanish and holds multiple FINRA certifications.
"I am honored to join Mighty Fire Breaker at such an exciting time," said Mr. Hotsko. "The company has built a strong foundation with a mission that directly addresses a growing and urgent need to protect communities from the devastating impact of wildfires. I look forward to working with this talented and mission-driven team to scale operations, strengthen our systems and expand our footprint. Together, we will continue to innovate, deliver exceptional service to our customers and partners, and play a leading role in advancing wildfire defense technologies nationwide."
In addition to Mr. Hotsko's appointment, MFB has strengthened its leadership team with the addition of two key executives, a Director of Sales and a Director of Corporate Communications. The new Sales Director will focus on accelerating market penetration and expanding MFB's customer base in high-risk wildfire regions, while also developing strategic partnerships to drive sustained revenue growth. The Director of Corporate Communications will lead the company's external messaging, media relations and stakeholder engagement efforts, ensuring consistent communication of MFB's mission, capabilities and public safety impact. These appointments reflect MFB's continued investment in building a high-performing team to support its rapid expansion goals and long-term vision for wildfire defense nationwide.
For more information on Mighty Fire Breaker, visit www.mightyfirebreaker.com.
About General Enterprise Ventures, Inc.
General Enterprise Ventures, Inc., through its wholly owned subsidiary Mighty Fire Breaker, LLC, offers an innovative portfolio of non-toxic and environmentally safe wildfire defense solutions. The Company's offerings include wildfire home defense systems, mobile and ground application systems, and products for use in the manufacturing of fire-resilient building products.
Mighty Fire Breaker's CitroTech fire inhibitor is the only fire inhibitor designated as EPA Safer Choice and also has UL GREENGUARD GOLD certification.
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Website: https://generalenterpriseventures.com/
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SOURCE: General Enterprise Ventures, Inc.
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