EOD Technology, Inc. News

EODT Appoints Philip Hamilton to Director of Business Development For Critical Mission Support

LENOIR CITY, TN (July 15, 2010) – EOD Technology, Inc. (EODT) announces the appointment of Mr. Philip E. Hamilton, former executive with G4S Nuclear Security Services Corporation (NSSC), as Director of Business Development for the company’s Critical Mission Support business unit. In this capacity, Mr. Hamilton will be responsible for all facets of business development, including strategic business unit planning, client and partner relationship building, and capture/proposal development.

Mr. Hamilton has extensive knowledge of global security threats, standards, and security systems integration, attributable to his experience as a high ranking military official and top-level industry executive. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President of Operations for G4S NSSC, where he led the firm in expanding its operations and achieving higher growth revenues and profitability. Prior to this, Mr. Hamilton worked for Raytheon Network Centric Systems as Director of Homeland Security and Director of Middle East Security Programs. In this capacity, he was integral in providing Middle East security situational insights to state leaders and monarchs and developing security infrastructure concepts supporting U.S. security policy within the Middle East.

“Phil has a unique understanding of global critical infrastructure security markets and the power generation, oil and petrochemical industries in particular,” said Michael King, EODT’s Senior Vice President of Business Development. “His expertise in these arenas will help drive EODT’s growth strategy as we continue to expand our stability operations support worldwide.”

In addition to his corporate experience, Mr. Hamilton served 25 years in the U.S. Army and retired at the rank of Colonel. During his military career, he served as the first Program Manager of Special Operations Research & Development and later served as Senior Military Assistant to two Presidential Political Appointees on the staff of the Secretary of Defense and U.S. Army at The Pentagon. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering at Florida Atlantic University, his Master in Human Resource Management at Pepperdine University, is a graduate of the U.S. Army War College, and earned numerous military awards and decorations.

About EODT

EOD Technology, Inc. (EODT) is an employee-owned, ISO 9001:2008 registered professional services company providing strategic stability operations support and integrated critical mission solutions that ensure the safety and operational readiness of government and corporations worldwide. Headquartered in Lenoir City, TN, EODT has a global presence with offices in Washington, D.C.; Huntsville, AL; Tucson, AZ; Baghdad, Iraq; Kabul, Afghanistan; Lagos, Nigeria; Pretoria, South Africa; and San Jose, Costa Rica.

EODT Appoints Former U.S. State Department Official to Board of Advisors

LENOIR CITY, TN (June 22, 2010) – Ambassador at Large Dell L. Dailey, former U.S. Department of State Coordinator for Counterterrorism, has been appointed to EOD Technology, Inc.’s (EODT) Board of Advisors. Ambassador Dailey’s remarkable contributions to the United States in both military and diplomatic capacities will grant the Board a further understanding of international stability operations and policies.

Ambassador Dailey served as Department of State Coordinator for Counterterrorism from 2007 to 2009, where he was responsible for coordinating and supporting the development and implementation of U.S. Government policies and programs aimed at countering terrorism overseas. Prior to his State role, he served in the U.S. Army for more than 36 years and retired as a Lieutenant General as Director of the Center for Special Operations (CSO), U.S. Special Operations Command.

During his military career, he served an integral role in several major military operations, including Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Uphold Democracy, Joint Guardian, Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. Most notably, he is known for participating early in the long range mission into enemy territory prior to Operation Desert Storm with the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne). He led the team on a secret mission into Iraq to collect soil samples for the U.S. Army to determine if American tanks could attack unimpeded during the planned assault.

“EODT is privileged to welcome such a well-respected and accomplished military and diplomatic leader to our Board of Advisors,” commented Matt Kaye, EODT President and CEO. “Dell’s hard-earned expertise in defense operations and diplomatic strategy will prove to be an invaluable resource as we continue to grow our operations globally.”

In addition to his military and diplomatic experience, Ambassador Dailey served as President of PAE, a Lockheed Martin subsidiary specializing in expeditionary construction and logistics operations. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1971 and a Master's degree in public administration from Shippensburg University in 1994.

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EODT Supports the EOD Memorial Foundation with Charitable Event

LENOIR CITY, TN (May 24, 2010) – EOD Technology, Inc. (EODT) and Perry’s Restaurant held the First Annual EOD Memorial Foundation Crawfish Boil on May 1, 2010 at Perry’s in Niceville, Florida to salute fallen Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) soldiers who lost their lives serving our country. The event raised funds for the EOD Memorial Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to honoring the legacy of fallen EOD Warriors.

In attendance were more than 500 active and retired EOD technicians who enjoyed 500 pounds of boiled crawfish, potatoes, corn and other Cajun-prepared food. Special event tee-shirts and koozies were sold to commemorate the unique event. The event raised more than $4,700 to benefit the EOD Memorial Foundation.

“EODT proudly supports our military through fun, charitable events like the Crawfish Boil,” said Matt Kaye, EODT president and CEO. “Our company has especially close ties with the EOD community because of our line of work, so we are pleased to contribute to such a worthy cause.”

“We are grateful to EODT and Perry’s Restaurant for organizing such a successful event to raise money for the EOD Memorial Foundation,” said Jim O’Neil, Executive Director of the EOD Memorial Foundation. “The Crawfish Boil is a great addition to our other EOD Memorial events and we look forward to participating again next year.”

About the EOD Memorial Foundation

The EOD Memorial Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to honoring the legacy of our fallen EOD Warriors by providing for maintenance and upkeep of the physical memorial at Eglin AFB, FL, funding and facilitating the annual EOD Memorial Ceremony & Ball, and providing Scholarships to active duty and retired EOD Technicians and their immediate families

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EODT Raises Awareness and Funds for the American Diabetes Association

LENOIR CITY, TN (May 24, 2010) – EOD Technology, Inc. (EODT), an East Tennessee-based company providing strategic stability operations support worldwide, is an official sponsor of the American Diabetes Association’s Knoxville Tour de Cure fundraising cycling event. The event is Saturday, June 5, 2010 at 7:00 a.m. and starts at H.T. Hackney Co. in Lenoir City.

The Tour de Cure is a nationwide series of fundraising cycling events held in 43 states to benefit the American Diabetes Association (ADA). The event has three optional routes to choose from, designed for everyone from the occasional rider to the experienced cyclist. All proceeds from the Tour de Cure benefit the ADA to help prevent and cure diabetes and improve the lives of all people affected by the disease.

“EODT is proud to support the American Diabetes Association and this local fundraising event,” said Matt Kaye, EODT president and CEO. “With more than 23 million Americans living with diabetes, we all know someone with or affected by this disease. Diabetes is a serious health concern and we hope our participation will continue to bring awareness, and ultimately, a cure for the disease.”

Ben Bass, Associate Manager for the American Diabetes Association said the association “is only able to achieve its mission with the help of companies like EODT sponsoring and participating in events like the Knoxville Tour de Cure. EODT's fundraising efforts are the fuel that allows our association to make a difference in the lives of over 50,000 citizens in the Knoxville area affected by diabetes."

EODT is participating in the Knoxville Tour de Cure for the third consecutive year and is a second-year sponsor of the event. In 2009 EODT and its employee-owners raised more than $15,000, and they are striving to exceed this fundraising goal in 2010.

This year, EODT and the ADA are presenting the Drive “Fore” Dollars Hole-in-One Shootout contest with all proceeds benefiting the ADA. Reserved for amateur golfers only, the first golfer out of 250 participants to hit a hole-in-one will receive $10,000. The event is scheduled for Friday, May 28, 2010 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Fairways and Greens Golf Center in Knoxville, with a rain date of June 4.

To find out more about the American Diabetes Association Tour de Cure visit www.tour.diabetes.org.

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