BK Technologies Announces Planned Retirement of Chief Financial Officer

BK Technologies Corporation (NYSE American:BKTI) recently announced that Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Bill Kelly, 65, will retire after a distinguished 26-year career with the Company. BK Technologies has initiated an external search for a new Chief Financial Officer and Kelly has agreed to stay on board through this process (no later than June 30, 2022) and serve in a consulting role through the transition as needed.

“On behalf of the entire BK Technologies team, I would like to thank Bill for his valuable contributions over the past 26 years with the Company,” said Chief Executive Officer John Suzuki. “His dedication has led to the creation of a first-class finance organization which positions us for success in the coming years. I look forward to working with Bill through the transition period and wish him the best in his well-earned retirement.”

Bill Kelly has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of BK Technologies since July 1997, and as the Company’s Secretary since June 2000. From October 1995 to June 1997, he was Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company’s subsidiary, RELM Communications, Inc.

Mr. Kelly commented, “I am honored to have been a part of BK Technologies’ management team for the last twenty-six years and am proud of what the Company has accomplished during that time. BK is at an exciting point in its development with an enhanced product offering and strong balance sheet, and I look forward to ensuring a smooth transition to my successor and subsequently watching the Company’s continued success.”