ISS Announces Leadership Change; Board Names Dale E. Parker as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer
Saint Paul, Minn., December 16, 2014 ― Image Sensing Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: ISNS) announced today that its Board of Directors has named Dale E. Parker as its interim President and Chief Executive Officer, replacing Kris B. Tufto. Mr. Parker will continue serving on the Image Sensing Systems Board. Mr. Parker has served as the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Image Sensing Systems since June 2013. We want to thank Kris for his efforts at Image Sensing Systems. His guidance helped the company through a challenging period over the past two years, and we have mutually agreed that this is the right time for a change, said Jim Bracke, Chairman of Image Sensing Systems.
Mr. Parker has extensive experience working in senior executive positions for both public and private companies in a variety of industries and has served on numerous boards. Mr. Parker currently is a member of the Board of Directors of Consolidated Communications Holdings, Inc., a telecommunications company based in Illinois.
Dale is a highly skilled leader who has served as COO and CFO of Image Sensing Systems. His deep knowledge of the Company and his significant strategic, operational, international and financial experience make him an excellent choice to guide the Company, said Jim Bracke.
About Image Sensing Systems
Image Sensing Systems, Inc. is a global company dedicated to helping improve safety and efficiency for cities and highways by developing and delivering above-ground detection technology, applications and solutions. We give Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), security, police and parking professionals more precise and accurate information including real-time reaction capabilities and in-depth analytics to make more confident and proactive decisions. We are headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota. Visit us on the web at imagesensing.com.
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