MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/
-- Communications Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: JCS) ("CSI" or the "Company"), a global provider of connectivity
infrastructure and services for deployments of broadband networks, today announced that Curtis A. ("Curt") Sampson has retired as
the Company's Chairman of the Board, but that he will continue as a member of the Board with the title, "Chairman
Emeritus." Mr. Sampson founded CSI in 1969, took the Company public in 1981, and then led it to become a national force in
telecommunications components and systems. Under Curt Sampson's leadership, CSI also spun off two other public companies
operating cable television systems and rural telephone companies. Mr. Sampson is very well known in the local business
community, where he has been a powerful entrepreneurial force in many successful ventures over the years. In 2012, he was
inducted into the "Minnesota Business Hall of Fame." In his new capacity as Chairman Emeritus, Mr. Sampson's advice and
good counsel will continue to be available to the Board. The other members of the CSI Board and all of CSI's employees
wish to thank him for his leadership and service for almost 50 years and look forward to his continuing
contributions. Please visit Curt's Hall of Fame induction for more information.
The Company also announced today that Roger Lacey, CSI's Chief Executive Officer and Vice
Chairman, has been named as the Executive Chairman of the CSI Board of Directors. Mr. Lacey will continue to serve as
CEO of CSI, but the Company anticipates that in 2019 a new CEO will be appointed to lead CSI. The Company also
announced that, in connection with the changes in the Chairman position, Randall D. Sampson,
Curt Sampson's son and CEO of Canterbury Park Holding Corporation (NASDAQ: CPHC), has been named
as the Company's Governance Lead Independent Director. Randall Sampson has been a CSI
director since 1999, and currently serves as Chair of the Board's Audit & Finance Committee.
About Communications Systems
Communications Systems, Inc. provides connectivity infrastructure and services for global deployments of broadband
networks. Focusing on innovative, cost-effective solutions, CSI provides customers the ability to deliver, manage, and optimize
their broadband network services and architecture. From the integration of fiber optics in any application and environment to
efficient home voice and data deployments to optimization of data and application access, CSI provides tools for maximum
utilization of the network from the edge to the user. With partners and customers in over 50 countries, CSI has built a
reputation as a reliable global innovator focusing on quality and customer service.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform
Act of 1995, including statements regarding future financial performance, and future growth. These statements are based on
Communications Systems' current expectations or beliefs and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Actual
results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by these statements due to changes in economic, business, competitive
or regulatory factors, and other risks and uncertainties affecting the operation of Communications Systems' business. These
risks, uncertainties and contingencies are presented in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K and, from time to time, in the
Company's other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The information set forth in this press release should be
read in light of these risks. Further, investors should keep in mind that the Company's financial results in any particular
period may not be indicative of future results. Communications Systems is under no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any
obligation to, update or alter its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in
assumptions or otherwise.
Contacts:
Communications Systems, Inc.
Mark D. Fandrich
Chief Financial Officer
952-582-6416
mark.fandrich@commsysinc.com
Roger H. D. Lacey
Chief Executive Officer
952-996-1674
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