Executive Team
TASER brings a wealth of management talent and experience to its leadership team
Rick Smith CEO, Director and Cofounder
As CEO, Rick leads the company with a constant focus on delivering innovative solutions that make communities safer. Rick’s quest to create technology solutions to reduce world violence began in 1993 when he founded TASER with his brother Tom. Since then, TASER ECDs are now in more than 16,000 law enforcement agencies in more than 40 countries.
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Doug Klint President and General Counsel
Doug Klint serves as TASER’s President and General Counsel and has been with the Company since December, 2002. Doug oversees TASER’s Hardware Group including Operations, Research & Development, Medical & Technical Services, and Government & Public Affairs. As General Counsel, he oversees TASER’s robust legal department, managing risk management, litigation, corporate governance, securities compliance, intellectual property, employment law, and patent law.
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Dan Behrendt Chief Financial Officer
Dan Behrendt serves as TASER’s Chief Financial Officer. He oversees all aspects of corporate finance, information technology, HR, and investor relations.
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Jason Droege General Manager of Evidence.com
Jason Droege serves as TASER’s General Manager of Evidence.com services. Jason joined TASER in November 2008 with responsibility for software engineering, data communication, datacenter operations and product development.
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Jeff Kukowski Chief Marketing Officer and EVP, Sales
Jeff Kukowski serves as TASER’s Chief Marketing Officer and EVP of Sales. Jeff joined TASER in June 2010. His responsibilities include sales, marketing, communications, product management, training and customer service.
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