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SKYDEX Appoints Jared Kohl as Director of Business Development, Defense
Denver, CO – December 3, 2025 – SKYDEX Technologies, Inc., a global leader in advanced protective technologies, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jared Kohl as Director of Business Development, Defense. In this role, Jared will lead efforts to expand and deepen relationships across the defense sector, helping to grow the company’s defense product portfolio — including body armor, helmet protection, vehicle blast-mitigation solutions, modular mattress systems and other mission-critical protective systems.
Jared brings significant experience in defense business development, having established and cultivated strategic defense-industry partnerships and guided go-to-market initiatives for protective and defense-related products throughout his career. His expertise will be instrumental in driving SKYDEX’s business growth in domestic and international defense markets and advancing the adoption of SKYDEX’s cutting-edge protective technologies.
“We are excited to welcome Jared to the SKYDEX team,” said Alvaro Vaselli, President and CEO of SKYDEX. “His strong background in defense business development and deep understanding of the needs of our government and defense customers will help accelerate our mission to deliver advanced protection solutions to service members around the world.”
At SKYDEX, Jared will focus on forging new partnerships, identifying growth opportunities, and delivering on SKYDEX’s commitment to “Protecting People and Things That Matter.” His leadership will support the company’s continued push to bring high-performing, life-saving protective solutions to military and defense customers globally.
“I’m honored to join the talented SKYDEX team,” said Jared Kohl. “By supporting our established brand partners and expanding our presence in the defense sector, I look forward to strengthening customer relationships and helping deliver our high-performing solutions that keep personnel safe in the toughest environments.”
SKYDEX is renowned for its advanced impact protection materials used in a wide range of applications, including vehicle blast protection, shock mitigating for high-speed marine craft, body armor, and helmet protection. The company’s proprietary technologies have been developed to improve the safety, comfort, and performance of its end users, while maintaining the highest standards of quality and effectiveness.
For more information about SKYDEX, please visit www.skydex.com.
About SKYDEX Technologies, Inc.
Founded in 2001 and based in Centennial, Colorado, SKYDEX is a global leader in advanced impact mitigation and energy absorption solutions. From armored vehicles to bomb suits, helmets and body protection, SKYDEX is driven by a single purpose: "Protecting People and Things That Matter." With technical expertise and proprietary geometries, advanced SKYDEX materials are used to protect hundreds of thousands of lives across a wide range of applications, such as vehicle protection, marine performance, sports protection, blast and ballistics, work wear/PPE, electronics and more. Backed by a passionate team of engineers and incredible technologies, SKYDEX solutions outperform traditional materials. To learn more, visit https://www.skydex.com/.