Retractable Technologies, Inc. announced that on March 14, 2019, Douglas W. Cowan submitted a letter to the Board of Directors announcing his retirement effective March 31, 2019. On March 19, 2019, the Board of Directors voted to appoint John W. Fort III to fill the vacancy in the Board of Directors caused by Mr. Cowan's retirement, and therefore, effective April 1, 2019, Mr. Fort will serve as a Class 2 Director for the remainder of Mr. Cowan's term. Additionally, the Board of Directors appointed John W. Fort III to fill the offices previously held by Mr. Cowan.

Accordingly, Mr. Fort shall serve as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer, and Treasurer effective April 1, 2019 until his successors are appointed.