EFJohnson Names Jim Green Chief Operating Officer

EFJOHNSON NAMES JIM GREEN CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

IRVING, TEXAS – March 26, 2012 – EF Johnson Technologies, Inc., one of the nation’s leading developers and manufacturers of communications technology for emergency responders, has promoted Jim Green to chief operating officer. In this new role, Green will be responsible for oversight of engineering, quality, field service, training, program management, product development and manufacturing. Green previously served as EFJohnson’s senior vice president of operations, quality and engineering.

Green joined EFJohnson in 2010 with over 25 years of experience in product engineering, sales, marketing, finance and manufacturing. Throughout his distinguished career, Green has also refined his skills related to lean manufacturing, total quality management and Kaizen manufacturing techniques.

“Jim’s engineering and manufacturing expertise has been a valuable asset to EFJohnson, especially throughout development of our new ATLAS™ Systems Solution and Viking™ VP600 portable radio,” said Andrew Adams, president and CEO of EF Johnson Technologies, Inc. “His expanded role will greatly enhance our efforts to continue refining our products and services.”

Prior to his role with EFJohnson, Green served as vice president of the industrial products division for Flextronics, an international Fortune 500 electronics manufacturing services provider to OEM customers.  He has also served in executive leadership positions with Digital Lightwave Corporation, Trillium Industry, Matco Electronics, Memorex Telex Corporation and Atari Corporation. 

Green earned his bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington.

About EF Johnson Technologies, Inc.

EF Johnson Technologies, Inc. is an independent subsidiary of JVCKENWOOD Corporation. Headquartered in Irving, Texas, EFJohnson focuses on innovating, developing and marketing the highest quality secure communications solutions to organizations whose mission is to protect and save lives. The Company’s customers include first responders in public safety and public service, the federal government, and industrial organizations. The Company’s products are marketed under the EFJohnson and Kenwood brands. For more information, visit www.efjohnson.com.

About JVCKENWOOD

JVCKENWOOD is a global manufacturer specializing in Automotive and Professional System Solutions. It was reborn as one company in October 2011 through the merger of Victor Company of Japan, Limited (JVC) and Kenwood Corporation (Kenwood) three years after management integration. JVCKENWOOD operates four business segments, Car Electronics, Professional Systems, Optical & Audio, and Entertainment Software with image, sound, and radio technologies, as well as infotainment and visual software. JVCKENWOOD creates excitement and peace of mind, while aiming to achieve profitable growth and become a business group that is widely trusted by society. For more information, visit http://www.jvckenwood.co.jp/en/.

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