SkyWater Technology announced the appointment of two accomplished professionals to its board of directors: Dennis Goetz and Joseph Humke, effective April 1, 2024. Both individuals bring valuable expertise and experience that will significantly contribute to the strategic direction and growth trajectory of the company. Mr. Goetz will serve on the Board?s Audit Committee and Mr. Humke will serve on the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.

Mr. Goetz joins the Board with extensive finance experience as a versatile leader and trusted business advisor with a history of driving profitable growth and sustainable value creation. He has served in several roles as CFO, including his current position with Pohlad Companies, a private holding company with diverse investments, since April 2020. He previously served as the founder and principal of Boyd Consulting Group, LLC, providing services in the areas of M&A, financial leadership, accountancy and strategic planning.

Prior to this, he served as CFO for United Sports Brands and as CFO and chief accounting officer of Buca, Inc.Mr. Goetz received a BBA in finance and accounting from the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire, an MBA in finance and strategic management from the University of Minnesota'sCarlson School of Business and he is a Certified Management Accountant. Mr. Humke brings broad legal and M&A experience to SkyWater?s Board, further strengthening its governance and strategic decision-making processes. He has a proven track record of driving successful M&A transactions and navigating complex legal landscapes.

He currently serves as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Graco, Inc. where he is responsible for overseeing its global legal function. He also advises its board of directors and its committees on governance and compliance-related matters. Prior to joining Graco, he was an Equity Partner at Ballard Spahr LLP, an Am Law 100 law firm and at Lindquist & Vennum LLP where he also served as Chair of its Corporate/M&A Practice Group.

Mr. Humke received his BBA in banking, finance and investments from University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Juris Doctor from Marquette University Law School.