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Laser Photonics Appoints Michael Lockey as Principal Financial and Accounting Officer
ORLANDO, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / January 20, 2026 /Laser Photonics Corporation(NASDAQ:LASE), a global leader in laser systems for industrial and defense applications, today announced the appointment of Michael Lockey as its Corporate Controller ...
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[{"type":"text","content":"ORLANDO, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / January 20, 2026 / Laser Photonics Corporation (NASDAQ:LASE), a global leader in laser systems for industrial and defense applications, today announced the appointment of Michael Lockey as its Corporate Controller and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer as the company conducts a search for a new Chief Financial Officer to succeed Carlos Sardinas.","length":392,"tagName":"p","attribs":{}},{"type":"text","content":"The Board has formed a Search Committee to identify and evaluate internal and external candidates for Laser Photonics' next CFO, and the search is already underway. ","length":168,"tagName":"p","attribs":{}},{"type":"text","content":"Previously the Controller of Laser Photonics' subsidiary CMS Laser, Mr. Lockey is now responsible for all aspects of Laser Photonics' internal and external financials, including the preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP, SEC, and other regulatory requirements. Prior to joining Laser Photonics, Mr. Lockey served as a fractional controller for several companies. Previously, he served as Director of Management Services for American Management Services, overseeing the day-to-day operations and management of all active consulting projects, managing approximately 20 full-time consultants, and was a Senior Consultant and General Manager for American Management Services. He also served as Chief Financial Officer of PSL North America LLC, a manufacturer of large diameter steel pipes. He held financial and controller positions at Future Pipe Industries, Camper City, and Winn Dixie Stores. ","length":921,"tagName":"p","attribs":{}},{"type":"text","content":"Mr. Lockey received his Master of Accountancy Degree from the University of North Florida, is licensed as a Certified Public Accountant, and is a member of the AICPA.","length":166,"tagName":"p","attribs":{}},{"type":"text","content":""We welcome Michael to the position and are honored to have someone of his caliber and financial skill set serve as our Principal Financial and Accounting Officer," said Wayne Tupuola, Chief Executive Officer of Laser Photonics. "Michael's leadership as Controller, especially guiding us through the selection of a new auditor, the close of a recent $4.0 private placement, and SEC reporting, make him an ideal fit for the rol...