VirTra, Inc. announced that Bob Ferris will step down from his position as Executive Chairman and will depart as a director. The Board appointed CEO John Givens as the new Chairman of the Board. Both changes are effective July 12, 2024.

Bob Ferris will continue to support VirTra as a member of its Advisory Board. Additionally, the Company is actively identifying new independent directors to further strengthen the Board and support VirTra?s continued success. Givens has served as sole CEO of VirTra since August 2023, after serving as co-CEO alongside Ferris starting in May 2022.

Givens has been a member of VirTra?s Board of Directors since November 2020. Previously, Givens helped to start, grow and sell a company in the military simulation market for $200 million. Under his leadership, VirTra has achieved significant milestones, including the consolidation of production into a facility to streamline operations and boost production efficiency; progress in capturing military end-market opportunities; and the introduction of the V-XR?

headset-based training platform. His appointment as Chairman marks a natural progression in the Company?s evolution, aligning leadership roles with the strategic objectives aimed at driving long-term growth.