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ThayerMahan Welcomes Jeff Alkhas as Chief Financial Officer

Groton, Connecticut – September 16, 2025 – ThayerMahan, a leader in autonomous maritime surveillance and acoustic intelligence, today announced the appointment of Jeff Alkhas as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Alkhas joins ThayerMahan with more than 20 years of experience leading finance and operations across middle-market and Fortune 50 organizations, including his most recent role as CFO and COO for Arbill Industries, a safety solutions provider.

“Jeff's strategic leadership and operational expertise align well with our mission and culture,” said Mike Connor, CEO ThayerMahan. “His ability to foster ownership, accountability, and partnership across an organization will be instrumental as we continue to scale up our operations, grow manufacturing, and expand our global footprint.”

Throughout his career, Alkhas has overseen finance, accounting, tax, treasury, audit, risk, IT, HR, and legal functions. He has successfully executed more than 30 acquisitions, joint ventures, and divestitures valued at over $1.6 billion, bringing deep expertise in capital allocation and corporate development. His leadership philosophy centers on building high-performing teams, implementing scalable systems, and creating cultures of transparency and collaboration.

ThayerMahan has seen increasing demand for its Outpost® and SeaPicket® persistent acoustic surveillance systems, which support defense, environmental, and commercial missions. With new contracts, international partnerships, and expanded manufacturing underway, Alkhas's leadership will ensure the company maintains financial discipline while scaling rapidly.

“Joining ThayerMahan at this exciting stage of its journey is an honor,” said Alkhas. “I look forward to partnering with this world class leadership team and contributing to a culture that so highly values innovation, agility, and mission-driven impacts. We have incredible, global opportunities set before us, and I am grateful for the chance to help us navigate the requirements they bring.”

Alkhas's appointment underscores ThayerMahan's commitment to building a resilient leadership team aligned with its strategic priorities. His presence will help guide the company through its next phase of growth, ensuring financial discipline, operational excellence, and a thriving workforce. With Alkhas on board, the company is well-positioned to execute on its growth roadmap, and reinforce its position as a global leader in maritime innovation.