Diversified Technical Systems Names New VP of Finance

Diversified Technical Systems (DTS) announces that Tony Jones has joined the company in the position of Vice President of Finance. He brings over 15 years of experience in implementing solutions that improve operating performance to DTS, a leading manufacturer of data recorders and sensors for occupant safety and product testing. Tony's primary focus will be to develop strategies, budgets and forecasts that help direct and expand DTS growth.

"Tony has a proven track record in evaluating business needs by listening to internal and external customers and empowering change," says DTS
Co-Founder and President Steve Pruitt.  "His experience will be a tremendous asset to DTS as he works closely with Chief Financial Officer Kirsten Larsen to further improve our processes and efficiencies throughout the company."

Tony has successfully headed finance and operations departments in several manufacturing disciplines. He has extensive experience in cost accounting, government, contracting, inventory management, expense planning, contract negotiations and creating and maintaining top level key performance indicators. His background crosses the fields of Aerospace and Defense, Engineered Products, Medical and Biotechnology, all which serve as an excellent foundation for DTS markets.

"I am delighted to be part of an outstanding team focused on providing leading edge data acquisition systems that add value to society by making the world safer for our families," says Tony Jones. "As a new member of the leadership team, I am excited to help implement flexible business systems and tools that will support DTS during its next decade of successful growth."

Tony received a Master's degree in Business Administration Management from the University of Saint Francis in Fort Wayne, Indiana and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Berea College, Berea, Kentucky.

About DTS:
Since 1990, DTS data recorders and sensors have been used worldwide for automotive crash testing, military blast testing and in crash test dummies for occupant safety testing and research.  The U.S. Army named a DTS helmet sensor as one of "The Greatest Inventions."  Inc. Magazine has named DTS three times as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S.  Headquartered in Seal Beach, California, DTS also has technical centers in Michigan, United Kingdom, France, Japan and Asia-Pacific.