Applied Energetics, Inc. announced that Michael J. Alber (Mike) has been elected to join the Board of Directors, effective April 1, 2024. Alber will bring decades of experience in corporate leadership and defense technologies and services, and a long track record of leading innovative and diverse teams around the world. Michael J. Alber Named to Applied Energetics Board of Directors.

Michael J. Alber has an extensive career spanning over 35 years in corporate finance, capital markets, treasury, risk allocation and mergers and acquisition experience. Most recently he was the Chief Financial Officer for First Light Acquisition Group, a special purpose acquisition company. He previously served on the SSA (Special Security Agreement) of AceInfo Tech (subsidiary of Dovel Technologies) and advisory board of Sincerus Global Solutions.

Prior to 2020 he was the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of KeyW Corporation from June 2016, until its sale to Jacobs Solutions, Inc. in 2019. During this period, he led several capital market transactions along with two strategically important M&A transactions, one that resulted in a record setting sale multiple and change in control. Mr. Alber previously served as Chief Financial Officer and SVP at Engility Corporation, a technology services and solutions provider to both U.S. Government and International customers.

Prior to Engility, Mr. Alber held the position of Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer at Alion Science and Technology from 2007 to 2012. He has also held senior executive positions at SAIC for 18 years, where he served as a Senior Vice President and Group CFO.