Darley is pleased to announce the appointment of General Joseph L. Votel, U.S. Army (Retired), and Jim Johnson to our Board of Directors.
General Votel brings more than 39 years of military leadership experience, including service as Commander of the United States Central Command (CENTCOM), Commander of United States Special Operations Command (SOCOM), Commander of Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), and Commander of the 75th Ranger Regiment.
His appointment reflects Darley’s commitment to strong governance, strategic growth, and serving military, government, and first responder customers worldwide.
“General Votel’s leadership, integrity, and strategic perspective make him an exceptional addition to our Board,” said Paul C. Darley, Chairman and CEO. “His deep understanding of global security, special operations, and mission-critical partnerships will provide tremendous value as we continue to grow and execute our long-term strategy.”
Jim Johnson served as President of Pierce Manufacturing from 2010 to 2023. He also served as Executive Vice President of Oshkosh Corporation and President of Oshkosh’s Fire & Emergency business segment.
“We are honored to welcome Jim Johnson to Darley’s Board of Directors,” said Paul C. Darley, Chairman and CEO Darley. “I have worked with Jim for nearly 20 years and have long respected his leadership, integrity, and strategic perspective. He is a visionary leader with a strong focus on people and innovation. His operational experience, legal background, executive presence, and deep understanding of sound corporate governance make him an outstanding addition to our Board as we continue to build for the future.”
As Darley continues to invest in innovation, manufacturing, government contracting, and global growth, the addition of Jim Johnson and General Votel to the Board strengthens Darley’s focus on customer success, operational excellence, and guiding the company’s next phase of expansion.
