HEI, Inc. Announces Expansion of Executive Leadership

HEI, Inc. (Pink Sheets: HEII; http://www.heii.com) today announced that effective immediately, Robert (Bob) Heller will assume the responsibilities of CEO in addition to his role as Chairman while Mark Thomas, President, will devote the vast majority of his time to sales expansion.

“Sales growth is critical to HEI’s success and increasing our selling resources will result in improved sales development for all three operating divisions. In addition to Mr. Thomas’ heightened sales and marketing focus, we are expanding our sales team, and we believe we will be successful in penetrating our target markets,” commented Bob Heller, Chairman and CEO.

HEI, Inc. designs, develops and manufactures ultra-miniature microelectronics, high density interconnect flexible and rigid-flex substrates, electromechanical hardware, and embedded software with complex user interface solutions for customers engaged in the medical, hearing, telecommunications, military, aerospace, and industrial markets. HEI provides its customers with a single point of contact that can take an idea from inception to a fully functional and cost effective product utilizing innovative design solutions and by the application of state-of-the-art materials, processes and manufacturing capabilities.

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