PALM BEACH, Fla., Dec. 4, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Digital
Solutions, Inc. (OTCQB: GDSI), a company that is positioning itself
as a leader in providing cyber arms manufacturing and complementary
security and technology solutions, today announced that, effective
December 3, 2014, Jennifer Carroll, former Lt. Governor of
Florida, assumed the duties of
President and Chief Executive Officer of GDSI's wholly owned
subsidiary, North American Custom Specialty Vehicles, Inc.
("NACSV"). Ms. Carroll has served as a GDSI Senior Advisor
since April 2013.
During her 20-year Navy career, Ms. Carroll, who held secret and
top secret clearance, was awarded numerous awards, including a
Meritorious Service Medal, two Navy Commendation Medals, two Navy
Achievement Medals, a National Defense Service Medal, and an Expert
Pistol Medal. As an Aviation Maintenance Officer Ms. Carroll
organized and supervised the maintenance and repair, manufacturing
modification of aircraft, aircraft components, and aviation support
equipment. She supervised the scheduling of aircraft inspections
and directed technical training, oversaw and managed the budget for
aircraft maintenance, material control for supply acquisition,
quality assurance, aircraft weight and balance logs and
records.
Ms. Carroll served as Florida's
18th Lt. Governor from 2011 to 2013. She was the state's
first female elected as Lt. Governor and its first African-American
elected statewide. She was the Chairperson of the state's space
program and in charge of the state's Military Affairs. Prior to her
service as Lt. Governor, Ms. Carroll was a state legislator for
over seven years, a small business owner, and Executive Director of
the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs responsible for over
1.8 million veterans and managed a $30
million dollar budget.
"We're delighted to announce Jennifer
Carroll's appointment as President and CEO of NACSV," said
Richard J. Sullivan, GDSI's Chairman
and CEO. "I've had the privilege of working closely with
Jennifer since she joined GDSI as a senior advisor, and I have been
very impressed with her energy, organizational savvy, customer
focus, and strong leadership qualities. There's no question
that her extensive experience in government, including military
affairs and law enforcement, will be extremely helpful as we
continue to implement our growth strategy at NACSV. I want to
thank Brian Dekle for the excellent
job he has done as president of NACSV and I look forward to
continuing to benefit from his advice and expertise in his new role
as chairman of NACSV."
"I'm honored to assume the duties of President and CEO at
NACSV," said Ms. Carroll. "I look forward to working closely with
Dick Sullivan and the entire team at
GDSI and NACSV. I believe our domestic U.S. operations are
poised for rapid growth and it will be exciting to help GDSI grow
the business profitably and enhance shareholder value in the months
and years ahead."
"Our team at NACS Vehicles welcomes the expertise of Ms.
Carroll," said Brian Dekle, NACSV's
outgoing president. "Ms. Carroll's technical, management and
sales background will enhance our capabilities and continue
the success of our Company. We are proud to have someone who
has served our nation, our state, and our citizens so
honorably."
More About Jennifer Carroll
Born in Port of Spain, Trinidad West Indies,
Jennifer Carroll immigrated to
the United States as a young
child. After enlisting in the United
States Navy in 1979, Ms. Carroll served her adopted nation
honorably and with distinction, rising from the rank of jet
mechanic E-1 to retire as a Lieutenant Commander, Aviation
Maintenance Officer. As a Florida
state legislator, Carroll served as Deputy Majority Leader from
2003-2004, Majority Whip from 2004-2006, Chair of the Finance
Committee from 2006-2008, and Chair of the Economic and Development
Council from 2008-2010. Carroll holds an MBA degree from
St. Leo University.
About Global Digital Solutions, Inc.
Global Digital
Solutions is positioning itself as a leader in providing cyber arms
manufacturing and complementary security and technology
solutions. On June 16, 2014,
GDSI completed its acquisition of North American Custom Specialty
Vehicles (NACSV), a leading builder of mobile
command/communications and specialty vehicles for emergency
management, first responders, national security and law enforcement
operations. For more information about NACSV's suite of
advanced vehicles, click here or visit
http://www.gdsi.co/nacs_vehicles.html. For more
information about GDSI, visit http://www.gdsi.co.
Contact:
Richard J. Sullivan
561-515-6163
info@gdsi.co
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