Luna Innovations Incorporated announced on April 29, 2024, George Gomez-Quintero, the Chief Financial Officer of the Company, notified the Company of his resignation, effective May 1, 2024. In connection with his resignation, Mr. Gomez-Quintero is not entitled to receive any severance or other benefits upon his separation from the Company. Effective May 1, 2024, the Board appointed John C. Roiko as the Company?s Chief Financial Officer, in which capacity he will serve as the Company?s principal financial and accounting officer.

In connection with Mr. Roiko?s appointment, the Company and Mr. Roiko entered into an offer letter (the Offer Letter) effective as of May 1, 2024. John C. Roiko, age 67, previously was employed at National Instruments Corporation in roles of increasing responsibility from 1998 to January 2021, most recently as Vice President, Finance and Chief Accounting Officer from 2017 to January 2021. Prior to joining National Instruments Corporation, Mr. Roiko worked as a product line controller for the defense division at Honeywell before moving to Emerson Process Management as the North Americas accounting manager.

Mr. Roiko then pursued start-up opportunities as the Chief Financial Officer for Columbia Scientific and director of accounting for Arrowsmith Technologies. Mr. Roiko holds a bachelor?s degree in Finance with a minor in Accounting from St. Cloud State University and a master?s degree from Minnesota State University.