Donald W. Morgan replaces Joseph Ng
SUNNYVALE, Calif. December 22, 2004 RAE Systems Inc. (AMEX: RAE), a leading global developer and manufacturer of rapidly-deployable, multi-sensor chemical and radiation detection monitors and networks for homeland security and industrial applications, today announced the appointment of Donald W. Morgan as vice president and chief financial officer. Mr. Morgan replaces Joseph Ng, the companys former chief financial officer. After a transition period, Mr. Ng will be leaving to pursue other opportunities. Mr. Morgan, who will start on January 1, 2005, will be responsible for the companys worldwide finance and accounting functions.
With public-company CFO experience and a strong background in the Fortune 500, Don brings a wealth of relevant expertise to this role, said Robert I. Chen, RAE Systems chief executive officer. As we continue to execute on our growth plans, I am delighted to have an executive of Dons caliber join the RAE Systems team.
Morgan was most recently CFO of Larscom Incorporated (formerly Nasdaq: LARS), which merged with Verilink Corporation in July of 2004. He began his career at Unisys Corporation (NYSE: UIS), and his professional experience includes financial management roles at various technology companies. Morgan holds a B.S. degree in Business Administration from Northeastern University and an M.S. degree in Finance from the University of Illinois.
About RAE Systems
RAE Systems is a leading global developer and manufacturer of rapidly-deployable, multi-sensor chemical detection monitors and networks for homeland security and industrial applications. In addition, RAE Systems offers a full line of portable single-sensor chemical and radiation detection products. RAE Systems products enable the military and first responders such as firefighters, law enforcement and other emergency management personnel to detect and provide early warning of weapons of mass destruction and other hazardous materials. Industrial applications include the detection of toxic industrial chemicals, volatile organic compounds and petrochemicals. RAE Systems products are used by many U.S. government agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, and the Department of State, as well as all branches of the U.S. military, and by numerous city and state agencies. Our end users also include many of the worlds leading corporations in the airline, automotive, computer and oil industries. Our products are used in civilian and government atmospheric monitoring programs in over 50 countries. For more information about RAE Systems, please visit www.RAESystems.com.
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