Board Chair since 2010, Director of Company since 2007
Founder and Managing Partner of Grace Brothers, Ltd, an Investment Management Firm
Director of several privately held companies where Grace Brothers and their affiliates hold significant investment interests
Has served on multiple public company boards
Along with Grace Brothers, collectively holds over 34% of the company’s common stock
Michael E. Manna
Appointed President & CEO – November 22, 2022
Joined the Company in 1993 and has held numerous leadership roles of increasing responsibility in engineering, operations, product management, research & development and sales
Most recently served as President of Battery & Energy Products; will continue leadership role for this segment
Well-recognized expert in rechargeable and primary battery cell design across multiple chemistries in both commercial and government/defense markets
Awarded several patents and co-authored several publications for the Company
Key member of the team that delivered the first Lithium-Ion Polymer Cell to the market
Philip A. Fain
Appointed Ultralife CFO & Treasurer in November 2009; Joined Ultralife in 2008 as VP of Business Development
Vast financial experience in restructuring and building profitable global companies through organic growth and M&A
Strong operational and business development focus – VP of Finance – Ray Ban Sunoptics for Luxottica S.p.A., and Senior VP of Finance – Global Eyewear for Bausch & Lomb. Led process to acquire some of the world’s most sought
after sunglass companies and brands
Extensive global corporate finance background
CPA – Arthur Andersen Audit & Consulting Services
James J. Rasmussen Jr
Appointed President – Communications Systems in 2013 upon consolidation of business in Virginia Beach, VA
Previously served as General Manager of business upon joining the company in 2009 with the acquisition of AMTI from SAIC
Prior to acquisition, served as VP and Division Manager with SAIC
Served for twenty-seven years in the U.S. Navy with assignments to Naval Special Warfare Development Group with various leadership roles, including Director of Communications/N6, Joint Special Operations Command J6 Operations Planning
Directorate and Commander Sixth Fleet