Darley welcomes General Joseph Votel to Board of Directors. July 24, 2026 Share to: ITASCA, IL - July 24th, 2026 - Darley, a leading provider of defense, fire, and emergency services equipment, is pleased to announce the appointment of General (Ret) Joseph L. Votel to its Board of Directors. General Votel brings a distinguished record of military leadership, strategic expertise, and a lifelong commitment to serving the nation's warfighters. General Joseph L. Votel is a retired U.S. Army Four-Star officer and former Commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), where he was responsible for U.S. and coalition military operations in the Middle East, the Levant, and Central and South Asia. During his 39 years in the military, he commanded special operations and conventional military forces at every level. His career included combat operations in Panama, Afghanistan, and Iraq. Notably, he led a 79-member coalition that successfully liberated Iraq and Syria from the Islamic State Caliphate. Prior to his assignment at CENTCOM, he served as Commander of U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) and Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC). Following his retirement from military service, General Votel served as President and CEO of Business Executives for National Security (BENS). He currently serves on multiple corporate and nonprofit boards and advisory organizations, including AeroVironment, Minnesota Wire, DC Capital Partners, NtelSec, Insight Partners, and the Middle East Institute. He is also the Distinguished Chair of the Combating Terrorism Center at West Point and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. Paul C. Darley, Chairman and CEO, commented, "We are so honored to have General Votel join our board. His life of selfless service to our country, serving our warfighters in JSOC, SOCOM and CENTCOM will help us to better serve our Department of War customer base." General Votel stated, "I am really excited to join Darley and be a part of this legendary company that does such great work for our first responders and military." General Votel's appointment reflects Darley's ongoing commitment to building on the strength of its Board of Directors with experienced leaders who provide strategic guidance and oversight in support of the company's long-term direction and continued success. About Darley: You serve others. We serve you. Darley provides the highest quality pump, technology, and equipment solutions for first responders around the world. With origins in Midwest manufacturing, Darley offers a complete line of unmanned systems, immersive training technology, equipment and pumps. Learn more on our websites: www.darley.com and shop.darley.com. Matthew Wells Marketing & Communications Specialist [email protected]

Inside Darley: july-august 2026. During George's tenure at Spartan Motors, the company went public in 1984, launched the Fire Truck Training Conference in 1994, and branched into manufacturing complete fire apparatus solutions. Johnson's appointment reflects Darley's ongoing commitment to building on the strength of its board of directors with experienced industry leaders who provide strategic guidance and oversight. Darley recently exhibited at Interschutz 2026 with a team of about 15 Darley team members and met customers from around 60 or 70 different countries around the world.

Darley welcomes Jim Johnson to board of directors. June 26, 2026 Share to: ITASCA, IL - Darley, a provider of defense, fire, and emergency services equipment, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jim Johnson to its board of directors. Johnson brings decades of leadership experience and deep industry expertise to support Darley's continued growth and innovation. Johnson served as President of Pierce Manufacturing from 2010 to 2023. He also served as an executive vice president of Oshkosh Corporation and president of Oshkosh's Fire & Emergency business segment, with responsibility for the Frontline, Maximetal, and Oshkosh Airport Products brands, in addition to Pierce. Most recently, Jim served as president of Oshkosh's Vocational business segment, with responsibility for refuse vehicles, airport ground support equipment, utility, and concrete truck brands in addition to his fire and emergency responsibilities before retiring in 2024. Jim began his career in Indianapolis as an attorney practicing commercial litigation and has served on Darley's fire advisory board since 2025. "We are honored to welcome Jim Johnson to Darley's board of birectors," says Paul Darley, chairman and CEO of 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." "It is a privilege to join the board of directors of W.S. Darley & Co. Darley's mission supporting our nation's warfighters and first responders globally is inspiring," says Johnson. "This 118-year-old family business is shepherded by an exceptional leadership team, and I am honored to serve the organization as they continue on their notable growth trajectory." Johnson's appointment reflects Darley's ongoing commitment to building on the strength of its board of directors with experienced industry leaders who provide strategic guidance and oversight in support of the company's long-term direction and continued success. About Darley. You serve others. We serve you. Darley provides the highest quality pump, technology, and equipment solutions for first responders around the world. With origins in Midwest manufacturing, Darley offers a complete line of unmanned systems, immersive training technology, equipment and pumps. Learn more on our Websites: www.darley.com and shop.darley.com.