Genasys Inc. Appoints Bill Dodd as Chairman of Board of Directors

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SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Genasys Inc. (NASDAQ: GNSS), the global leader in Protective Communications, today announced that Bill Dodd has been appointed chairman of the company’s board of directors following the retirement of Richard H. Osgood III. Mr. Dodd has been a member of the board since May 2024.

“I am honored to accept the chairmanship and help guide the Company during this pivotal time,” said Mr. Dodd. “I look forward to continuing my collaboration with the rest of the Board and working more closely with management, shareholders, and the Genasys team to achieve the Company’s goals and objectives. Working together, I am optimistic Genasys can realize its substantial potential.”

Richard Danforth, Chief Executive Officer of Genasys Inc., said, “We welcome Bill as our new Chairman. He has provided the Board invaluable guidance and insights over the last two years. His proven leadership, deep knowledge of government, and hands-on experience running his own company are an ideal skillset to help us accelerate our strategic initiatives and attain long-term, profitable growth.”

Mr. Dodd served in the California State Senate from December 2016 to December 2024. He finished his second term as Chair of the Government Organization Committee, a member of the Transportation Committee, Energy Utilities and Communications Committee, the Business Professions Committee, and the Insurance Committee.

From November 2014 to November 2016, Mr. Dodd served in the California State Assembly. Mr. Dodd began public service in March 2000, serving on the Napa County Board of Supervisors until December 2014.

Prior to his time in elected office, Mr. Dodd owned and operated a full-service water company and served as president of the water quality industry’s state and national trade associations. Mr. Dodd earned a B.S. in Business Administration from California State University, Chico.

About Genasys Inc.

Genasys is the global leader in Protective Communications™, providing the most comprehensive portfolio of preparedness, response, and analytics software and hardware solutions available. The company’s Long Range Acoustic Device® (LRAD®) and Protect Platform, which includes Genasys Protect® and Genasys Evertel®, are designed around one premise: ensuring organizations and public safety agencies are Ready when it matters®. Protecting people and saving lives for over 40 years, Genasys covers more than 155 million people in all 50 states and in over 100 countries worldwide. For more information, visit genasys.com.

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Source: Genasys Inc.