공시 • Jun 16
Rank One Computing Corporation Announces Appointment of Dr. Kathleen Kiernan to Board of Directors, Effective June 15, 2026
Rank One Computing Corporation had appointed Dr. Kathleen Kiernan to its Board of Directors, effective June 15, 2026. Following the appointment of Dr. Kiernan, the Board comprised eight directors, five of whom were independent. Dr. Kiernan’s three-decade career and leadership in federal law enforcement and homeland security, combined with executive level private sector biometrics experience, fortified ROC for its next stage of growth. Dr. Kiernan’s multi-disciplinary leadership across critical operations for federal law enforcement, homeland security, and biometric identity technology came at a pivotal moment for American-made Vision AI and biometrics. As the former President of NEC National Security Systems, she helped federal government customers to address mission-critical challenges through biometric identity, AI, machine learning, and computer vision solutions. Dr. Kiernan previously served as Assistant Director for the Office of Strategic Intelligence and Information at the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), where she led intelligence-driven strategies across explosives, firearms, illegal tobacco diversion, and terrorism. During her 30-year career in federal law enforcement, she was also deeply involved with the Intelligence Community and served as the ATF’s representative to the Counterterrorism Center (CTC) at the Central Intelligence Agency. Dr. Kiernan is a recognized expert in strategic thinking, strategy development, and facilitating critical incident management exercises across government and private sector organizations and has pioneered several approaches to complex national-level issues. Dr. Kiernan served for 12 years as a senior member on the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Terrorism subcommittee and has presented training on Critical Incident Management and Explosives response protocol on a worldwide basis. She is an active member of the Business Executives for National Security (BENS), a network of business leaders contributing expertise and best practices to assist the national security efforts of the U.S. government. Additionally, Dr. Kiernan serves as an adjunct faculty member of the Johns Hopkins School of Education and the Center for Homeland Defense and Security at the Naval Postgraduate School. She instituted Kiernan Group Holdings, a women-owned global consulting firm specializing in intelligence, law enforcement, and national security. Dr. Kiernan holds a Doctorate in Education from Northern Illinois University (with highest honors) and a M.S. in Strategic Intelligence from the Joint Military Intelligence College in Washington, D.C. She also holds a M.A. in International Transactions from George Mason University. Company appointed Dr. Kathleen L. Kiernan to serve as a member of the Board as an independent director. Dr. Kiernan’s appointment fills a newly created director position . Dr. Kiernan will serve as a director until the Company’s next annual meeting of shareholders or until her successor is duly elected or appointed and qualified, or until her earlier death, resignation, or removal. The Board has affirmatively determined that Dr. Kiernan qualifies as an “independent director” within the meaning of Nasdaq Listing Rule 5605(a)(2). Dr. Kiernan, age 70, is a nationally recognized expert in biometrics, public safety technology, and national security policy. She previously served as President of NEC National Security Systems from 2021 to 2025 and has served in a transitional advisory role through June 2026. Dr. Kiernan is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Kiernan Group Holdings Inc. which she has led since 2009. She previously served as Assistant Director for the Office of Strategic Intelligence and Information at the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms.