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title: "Drilling Tools International names Prejean as Chairman; Furst as Lead Independent Director"
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description: "Drilling Tools International has appointed R. Wayne Prejean as Chairman of the Board while he continues as President and CEO, and John D. \"Jack\" Furst as Lead Independent Director, both effective April 28, 2026. This change follows prior disclosures regarding board appointments and designations. Other board members were elected or reelected during the Annual Meeting, with some choosing not to seek reelection. The information is based on the company's SEC filing."
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# Drilling Tools International names Prejean as Chairman; Furst as Lead Independent Director

**Drilling Tools International confirmed R. Wayne Prejean commenced service as Chairman of the Board while continuing as President and Chief Executive Officer, and John D. "Jack" Furst commenced service as Lead Independent Director, both effective April 28, 2026.**

**Individual**

R. Wayne Prejean

John D. "Jack" Furst

Ira H. Green, Jr.

Daniel J. Kimes

Jeremy D. Thigpen

Curtis L. Crofford

Eric Neuman

Thomas M. "Roe" Patterson

C. Richard Vermillion

**Role**

President and Chief Executive Officer; Chairman of the Board

Lead Independent Director

Director

Director

Director

Director

Director

Director (ceased)

Director (ceased)

**Type of Change**

Appointed to Chairman (continued as CEO)

Designated and commenced service as Lead Independent Director

Elected

Elected

Elected

Reelected

Reelected

Did not seek reelection; ceased serving

Did not seek reelection; ceased serving

**Effective Date**

April 28, 2026

April 28, 2026

April 28, 2026

April 28, 2026

April 28, 2026

April 28, 2026

April 28, 2026

April 28, 2026

April 28, 2026

**Reason**

Board appointment (previously disclosed)

Board designation (previously disclosed)

Election at Annual Meeting

Election at Annual Meeting

Election at Annual Meeting

Reelection at Annual Meeting

Reelection at Annual Meeting

Chose not to seek reelection; not due to disagreement

Chose not to seek reelection; not due to disagreement

**Replacement Info**

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Not applicable

Not applicable

**Background Details**

Continues as President and Chief Executive Officer (per filing)

Designated by Board to serve as Lead Independent Director (per filing)

Information incorporated by reference from Proxy Statement

Information incorporated by reference from Proxy Statement

Information incorporated by reference from Proxy Statement

Information incorporated by reference from Proxy Statement

Information incorporated by reference from Proxy Statement

Decided not to seek reelection (disclosed Dec 16, 2025)

Decided not to seek reelection (disclosed Jan 26, 2026)

**Board/Committee Role Changes**

Chairman of the Board (effective April 28, 2026)

Lead Independent Director (effective April 28, 2026)

Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Original SEC Filing: Drilling Tools International Corp \[ DTI \] - 8-K - May. 01, 2026

**Disclaimer**

This is an AI-powered summary. It may contain inaccuracies. Consider verifying important information with the source. Please note this summary is solely based on documents filed with the SEC.

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