Ultra Intelligence & Communications names Jon Rucker as president and CEO

AUSTIN, TX-November 21, 2022-After an extensive search, Ultra Intelligence & Communications' Board of Directors has officially announced that Jon Rucker will take up the mantel of president and chief executive officer. Dan Verwiel, who has been acting as the company's interim CEO, will return to his position as an advisor to Ultra.

Prior to joining Ultra I&C, Rucker was senior vice president of SAIC's Army Business Unit within the Defense and Civilian Sector. In this position, Jon set the strategic direction and oversaw the execution of all programs that support Army research and development centers, commands, program executive offices, and other customer organizations. He led over 3,500 employees worldwide and was responsible for supporting a wide range of customers across the company's Army portfolio. Jon has also held leadership roles within CACI and Lockheed Martin.

"As the interim CEO, I've had the privilege of getting an in-depth view of the inner workings and growth potential of I&C and am excited for what the future holds," said Verwiel. "Now that Jon is taking lead, I have the pleasure of returning to my advisory role with unique insights to enable me with assisting and advising in the development of our opportunities and markets moving forward. Jon is eager to get started in this new role and new chapter of this company."

About Ultra Intelligence & Communications

Ultra provides application-engineered solutions in the key elements of mission critical and intelligent systems. Through innovative problem solving, using sustainable capabilities and evolving technologies, we deliver outstanding solutions to our customers' most complex problems in defense, security, critical detection and control environments. The Intelligence & Communications strategic business unit of Ultra provides a wide range of communications, specialist radio frequency, command & control and cyber solutions. www.ultra.group

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