Mission Ready Announces Appointment of L.J. Evans, Jr. to Board of Directors

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA – (May 23, 2017) – Mission Ready Services Inc. (“Mission Ready” or the “Company”) (TSX VENTURE:MRS) is pleased to announce the appointment of L.J. “Bud” Evans, Jr. (“Bud Evans”) as a member of the Company’s board of directors, effective immediately.

Mr. Evans is Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the SFI Financial Group, Inc., a boutique private equity firm that has led and participated in numerous investments in growth technology companies.

Mr. Evans is a Board Member of Pyng Medical Devices, Inc. (a trauma “saving lives in seconds” company), BioRaft (a lab safety company) and The Solution Design Group, Inc. (an airport/seaport/university capital management software company); and Virteras Materials, Inc, a “Green” recycling company.  Mr. Evans was former Advisory Board Chairman of Pixel/Epsilon (homeland security and breakthrough ultrasound companies), Ex-RAD, Inc. (a radiation amelioration company), and a former Board Chairman of EOTech, Inc. (an optics sighting company) and Board Member of ART Inc. (an advanced nuclear materials company), among others.

Mr. Evans was Vice Chairman of the Board of Altarum (formerly the Environmental Research Institute of Michigan – the inventor of SAR radar and developer of numerous “black” technologies) and is Chairman of the Evans/Gilruth Foundation (a non-profit Foundation dedicated to use of aerospace technology to solve “down-to-earth” issues).

Mr. Evans was the Chairman of the White House Cabinet Council Working Committee on Technology Commercialization, a former Member of the National Research Council Applications Board, former Head of NASA Commercial Technology and former Senior Executive at the White House, NASA, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the ACTION Agency (Peace Corps and Vista).  Mr. Evans holds a B.A. in Economics from Colby College and a J.D. from Cornell University.

“I have had the privilege of knowing Bud Evans for many years and have seen the categorical impact of his contributions to the companies he chooses to put his name behind,” stated Jeff Schwartz, President & CEO of Mission Ready. “We are exceptionally proud of the team we have assembled to advance Mission Ready to the next level and we believe that Bud Evans’ deep industry connections and business acumen will be invaluable to the Company at this exciting time and as we look ahead to the future. It is with great pleasure and anticipation that we welcome Mr. Evans to our Board of Directors.”

Investor Conference Call
The Company will hold an investor conference call (the “Investor Call”) on Thursday, June 1, 2017 at 1:00PM EDT. The duration of the Investor Call is expected to be approximately 1-hour.

In addition to providing a corporate update, the Mission Ready management team will be hosting a Question & Answer (“Q&A”) period whereby they will respond to investor enquiries as time permits. To submit an enquiry or discussion point to be addressed during the Q&A period, send an email to InvestorCall@MissionReadyServices.com no later than 5:00PM EDT on Tuesday, May 30, 2017. The Company will endeavor to respond to as many enquiries as possible within the allotted timeframe.

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About Mission Ready Services Inc.
Mission Ready serves to save lives and enhance the performance of military personnel, first responders, and those who protect us by working to ensure they are equipped with the best possible personal protective equipment.

Headquartered in Vancouver, BC, Mission Ready has three distinct, synergistic operating divisions:

  • Innovations and Development of Personal Protective Equipment
  • Manufacturing of Leading Military & Law Enforcement Personal Protective Equipment
  • Cleaning, Decontamination & Repair of Personal Protective Equipment

Mission Ready’s management team offers over 100 years of combined industry experience and is composed of industry experts in developing products, contracting, and selling to the federal government, first responders and tactical markets through open market procurements, teaming arrangements, and a variety of federal contract tools.

For further information, visit MissionReady.ca and ProtectTheForce.com

Terry Nixon – Director, Corporate Communications
Telephone: 1.877.479.7778

Mission Ready Services Inc.

(signed “Jeff Schwartz”)

Jeff Schwartz,
President & CEO

This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Generally, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “plan”, “expect”, “intend”, “estimate”, “forecast”, “project”, “budget”, “schedule”, “may”, “will”, “could”, “might”, “should” or variations of such words or similar words or expressions. Forward-looking information is based on reasonable assumptions that have been made by Mission Ready Services Inc. as at the date of such information and is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of Mission Ready Services Inc. to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information.

Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions management believes to be reasonable. Although Mission Ready Services Inc. has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information.  Mission Ready Services Inc. does not undertake to update any forward-looking information that is included herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Mission Ready Provides Corporate Update

VANCOUVER, B.C. – May 12, 2017 – Mission Ready Services Inc. (“Mission Ready” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: MRS) is pleased to provide the following update on its recent sales and growth achievements and a brief summation of the milestones achieved by the Company to date in 2017.

Wild Things USA Inc.
Mission Ready announced the closing of the acquisition of Wild Things, LLC (“Wild Things”) on March 9, 2017 in a transaction valued at USD $4.5MM. As a follow-up to the most recent update from the Company providing further details on the Wild Things integration, Mission Ready is pleased to report that Wild Things has not only advanced its operations despite transitional challenges, but has increased its bookings significantly over the same period in 2016.

Edward Schmults, President of Wild Things, states, “The market for military apparel continues to look strong for 2017 as Wild Things’ bookings are running significantly ahead of last year.  Our strategy of continually upgrading the performance of our products through design and fabric improvements is showing positive results and we expect to carry this momentum through the vital Q3 and Q4 buying season.”

Protect The Force
Located in Jacksboro, TN, the Company’s 22,000 square foot facility, PTF Manufacturing, has scaled quickly since its initial launch in 2016 and is well positioned to effectively deliver on the current USD $1,400,000 in open purchase orders while expanding and refining its processes to accommodate the growing demand at present, and to ensure sustainable growth going forward.

“Through PTF’s growing visibility in the market place and our forward-thinking approach to consistent innovative product development, we are seeing steady increases in our company’s growth. This includes law enforcement products division as well as a continued demand in our technical garment program, including the newly integrated Wild Things brand and a global interest in our Flex 9 tactical garment offering. We are excited about our growing business posture and our impact on this dynamic market place,” states Tom Wilson, PTF’s Director of Manufacturing.

2017 Milestones
January

  • Mission Ready raises CAD $466,000 for the advancement of initiatives including the purchase of materials and manufacturing equipment
  • Protect The Force wins DoD ‘Game Changer’ award for No-Contact Technology
  • Protect The Force announces strengthened branding initiatives and attendance at SHOT Show 2017 in Las Vegas

February

  • Mission Ready announces USD $6MM commitment from White Horse R&D, Inc. for B-Cool concealed carriers to be delivered over 36-months

March

  • Mission Ready welcomes Jeff Schwartz as the Company’s new CEO
  • Mission Ready closes Wild Things acquisition
  • Mission Ready announces strategic partnership with Soteria Armor
  • Mission Ready announces exclusive licensing agreement with KT Chemicals for proprietary heavy metal decontamination technology

April

  • Mission Ready announces winning submission to develop US Navy Electrician’s Impact Safety vest
  • Mission Ready engages First Republic Capital to facilitate convertible debenture financing, closes CAD $800,000

May

  • Mission Ready names Major General (Retired) Peter Fuller as Chairman of the Board

Jeff Schwartz, President & CEO of Mission Ready, states, “As we embrace the many recent developments within the Company – acquisitions, management reorganizations, brand enhancements – we are excited for the opportunity to bring it all to life in a way that is not new, but better. The fruits of these efforts are beginning to show and we expect great things in 2017 with a team who is highly committed to, and passionate about, the protection of those who protect us and building value for our shareholders.”

About Mission Ready Services Inc.
Mission Ready serves to save lives and enhance the performance of military personnel, first responders, and those who protect us by working to ensure they are equipped with the best possible personal protective equipment.

Headquartered in Vancouver, BC, Mission Ready has three distinct, synergistic operating divisions:

  • Innovations and Development of Personal Protective Equipment
  • Manufacturing of Leading Military & Law Enforcement Personal Protective Equipment
  • Cleaning, Decontamination & Repair of Personal Protective Equipment

Mission Ready’s management team offers over 100 years of combined industry experience and is composed of industry experts in developing products, contracting, and selling to the federal government, first responders and tactical markets through open market procurements, teaming arrangements, and a variety of federal contract tools.

For further information, visit MissionReady.ca or ProtectTheForce.com

Terry Nixon – Director, Corporate Communications
Telephone: 1.877.479.7778

Mission Ready Services Inc.

(signed “Jeff Schwartz”)

Jeff Schwartz,
President & CEO

This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Generally, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “plan”, “expect”, “intend”, “estimate”, “forecast”, “project”, “budget”, “schedule”, “may”, “will”, “could”, “might”, “should” or variations of such words or similar words or expressions. Forward-looking information is based on reasonable assumptions that have been made by Mission Ready Services Inc. as at the date of such information and is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of Mission Ready Services Inc. to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information.

Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions management believes to be reasonable. Although Mission Ready Services Inc. has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information.  Mission Ready Services Inc. does not undertake to update any forward-looking information that is included herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Mission Ready Provides Update on Wild Things Integration

VANCOUVER, B.C. – May 4, 2017 – Mission Ready Services Inc. (“Mission Ready” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: MRS) is pleased to provide the following update – further to the news release dated March 9, 2017 announcing the acquisition of Wild Things, LLC (“Wild Things”) – on the Integration of Wild Things into the Company’s current operations.

The Protect The Force (“PTF”) team has been working diligently integrating and supporting Wild Things on a number of efforts which is expected to deliver improved cost structures across the organization by leveraging manufacturing, product development, reach – particularly into the US Department of Defense (“DoD”) – research & engineering, purchasing teams, and sales to law enforcement and first responders.

Leveraging Manufacturing:  PTF’s manufacturing plant in Jacksboro, TN, has begun to integrate a number of Wild Things products into its manufacturing floor.  With very competitive labor costs in TN and centralized inventory management and purchasing, cost savings to the Company are significantly increased through in-house manufacturing and logistics. The Jacksboro facility is located in one of three surrounding counties that have a rich and storied history in the cut and sew industry. The ability to recruit from these areas allows Protect The Force to establish a highly skilled and efficient workforce.

Product Development:  Both Protect The Force and Wild Things have seamlessly integrated their innovations and product development teams under the direction of the Company’s Chief Technology Officer (“CTO”), Francisco Martinez. Key products that cater to Mission Ready’s DoD customers have now been prototyped and presented.  PTF and Wild Things are now aligned and are responding efficiently to US and Global solicitations.

Greater Reach into the DoD R&D:  Protect The Force has been working with US DoD and NATO forces since its inception and is now bringing Wild Things into key government organizations that are working on developing the next generation products. To date, PTF personnel have met with the vast majority of the key teams at the Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center (“NSRDEC”) which the US DoD’s headquarters for the development of all Soldier, Marine, Sailor and Airman clothing and individual equipment. Francisco Martinez states, “The insight gained in the last two weeks as we interface with engineers and users has been invaluable. It is safe to say that Wild Things is once again positioned to respond to large DoD opportunities. The Made in the USA from concept to manufacturing message resonates loudly with our audience.”

Sales into Law Enforcement and First Responder Markets: Protect The Force’s growing distributor and dealer network provides Wild Things with an immediate marketplace where a number of products are available for sale. PTF is primarily focused on sales in the United States of America, however, through strategic relationships, PTF is able to access global markets as well. The Law Enforcement and First Responder markets have a number of exciting opportunities for product development and future growth for the Wild Things product line.

Cross Organization Synergies: Another key benefit of the PTF-Wild Things integration includes the growing relationships with the Wild Things distributor network which enhances Protect The Force’s solution offerings to its current customers. Protect The Force is also integrating Wild Things supply chain management systems that allow the combined company to scale with little additional expense.

Jeff Schwartz, CEO of Mission Ready, states, “As a team, we collectively welcomed the challenge of integrating Wild Things into the rapidly expanding PTF operations and we continue to work diligently to capitalize on new opportunities in the growing family of products that we now offer to our customers. Consistent with our Mission to Protect Those Who Protect Us, our solutions – from next to skin clothing layers to body armor and extreme cold weather items – continue to be enhanced and expanded to save lives by delivering the best possible performance in personal protection.”

About Mission Ready Services Inc.
Mission Ready serves to save lives and enhance the performance of military personnel, first responders, and those who protect us by working to ensure they are equipped with the best possible personal protective equipment.

Headquartered in Vancouver, BC, Mission Ready has three distinct, synergistic operating divisions:

  • Innovations and Development of Personal Protective Equipment
  • Manufacturing of Leading Military & Law Enforcement Personal Protective Equipment
  • Cleaning, Decontamination & Repair of Personal Protective Equipment

Mission Ready’s management team offers over 100 years of combined industry experience and is composed of industry experts in developing products, contracting, and selling to the federal government, first responders and tactical markets through open market procurements, teaming arrangements, and a variety of federal contract tools.

For further information, visit MissionReady.ca or ProtectTheForce.com

Terry Nixon – Director, Corporate Communications
Telephone: 1.877.479.7778

Mission Ready Services Inc.

(signed “Jeff Schwartz”)

Jeff Schwartz,
President & CEO

This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Generally, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “plan”, “expect”, “intend”, “estimate”, “forecast”, “project”, “budget”, “schedule”, “may”, “will”, “could”, “might”, “should” or variations of such words or similar words or expressions. Forward-looking information is based on reasonable assumptions that have been made by Mission Ready Services Inc. as at the date of such information and is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of Mission Ready Services Inc. to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information.

Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions management believes to be reasonable. Although Mission Ready Services Inc. has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information.  Mission Ready Services Inc. does not undertake to update any forward-looking information that is included herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Mission Ready Names Major General (Retired) Peter Fuller as Chairman of the Board

VANCOUVER, B.C. – May 1, 2017 – Mission Ready Services Inc. (“Mission Ready” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: MRS) is pleased to announce that Major General (Retired) Peter N. Fuller has been named Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company.

In support of the Company’s new focus on manufacturing its Protect The Force line of personal protective products and Wild Things cold weather gear, Mr. Reum has resigned as Chairman and will remain as a director of the Company.

Major General (Retired) Fuller served over 30 years in the US Army leading organizations with annual budgets exceeding $11 billion. As Deputy Commander for Support, NATO Mission Afghanistan, he implemented a 12% reduction in program costs returning $1.6 billion in current year savings to the US Treasury.  From 2008 to 2011, he was with Program Executive Officer Soldier (PEO Soldier) as the senior procurement official responsible for equipping 1.2 million Soldiers for combat operations.  Prior to that, as Deputy Commanding General for the US Army’s Research, Development and Engineering Center, he directed the technology development efforts of eight unique government research and development centers.  Mr. Fuller has been a Director of the Company since October 2012.

Mr. Reum states, “As one of the founders of the Company, I am excited to have Peter Fuller take over the leadership of the Company at this time, continuing the Company’s mission of “protecting those who protect us” with his unique experiences, insights and relationships that he brings to this role.”

Mission Ready also reports that, further to the news release dated March 2, 2017 naming Jeff Schwartz as CEO of Mission Ready Services Inc., Mr. Schwartz has also  been appointed President of the Company.

About Mission Ready Services Inc.
Mission Ready serves to save lives and enhance the performance of military personnel, first responders, and those who protect us by working to ensure they are equipped with the best possible personal protective equipment.

Headquartered in Vancouver, BC, Mission Ready has three distinct, synergistic operating divisions:

  • Innovations and Development of Personal Protective Equipment
  • Manufacturing of Leading Military & Law Enforcement Personal Protective Equipment
  • Cleaning, Decontamination & Repair of Personal Protective Equipment

Mission Ready’s management team offers over 100 years of combined industry experience and is composed of industry experts in developing products, contracting, and selling to the federal government, first responders and tactical markets through open market procurements, teaming arrangements, and a variety of federal contract tools.

For further information, visit MissionReady.ca or ProtectTheForce.com

Terry Nixon – Director, Corporate Communications
Telephone: 1.877.479.7778

Mission Ready Services Inc.

(signed “Jeff Schwartz”)

Jeff Schwartz,
President & CEO

This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Generally, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “plan”, “expect”, “intend”, “estimate”, “forecast”, “project”, “budget”, “schedule”, “may”, “will”, “could”, “might”, “should” or variations of such words or similar words or expressions. Forward-looking information is based on reasonable assumptions that have been made by Mission Ready Services Inc. as at the date of such information and is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of Mission Ready Services Inc. to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information.

Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions management believes to be reasonable. Although Mission Ready Services Inc. has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information.  Mission Ready Services Inc. does not undertake to update any forward-looking information that is included herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.