RICHARDSON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / January 5, 2026 / Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:OPXS), a leading manufacturer of precision optical sighting systems for domestic and worldwide military and commercial applications, is pleased to announce the addition of Brian Bushnell as Director of Optical Coating Technology, effective January 05, 2026.

Mr. Bushnell brings an impressive background in Opto-Mechanical Engineering as well as Thin-Film Optical Coating development and process improvement. He will serve as pivotal member of the leadership team to help drive research and development and operational performance. Brian's hands-on background and leadership experience will lead to improved output and better overall financial performance.

Brian has spent the last eight years in managerial roles at Raytheon in McKinney, Texas, most recently serving as the Senior Manager of Mechanical Engineering. His strong education in both business and physics has allowed him to fill various engineering and operations management roles over the course of his career.

Brian holds an MBA from Texas A&M University - Commerce, a Master of Applied Physics from the University of Texas at Dallas, and a Bachelors of Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington.

Bill Bates, General Manager of Applied Optics Center, a division of Optex Systems, Inc., stated "We are very excited to have Brian join our team and support taking the Applied Optics Center to the next level in thin-film coating development as well as continuing improvement in our operational processes. Brian will ensure that we bolster our portfolio of products and drive growth of the business. Brian's experience with thin-film coatings ranging from the visible to the infrared spectrum is going to be key to our future success."

ABOUT OPTEX SYSTEMS

Optex, which was founded in 1987, is a Richardson, Texas based ISO 9001:2015 certified concern, which manufactures optical sighting systems and assemblies, primarily for Department of Defense (DOD) applications. Its products are installed on various types of U.S. military land vehicles, such as the Abrams and Bradley fighting vehicles, Light Armored and Armored Security Vehicles, and have been selected for installation on the Stryker family of vehicles. Optex also manufactures and delivers numerous periscope configurations, rifle and surveillance sights, and night vision optical assemblies. Optex delivers its products both directly to the military services and to prime contractors. For additional information, please visit the Company's website at www.optexsys.com.

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Contact:

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(972) 764-5718

SOURCE: Optex Systems Holdings, Inc.

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Optex Systems Announces Brian Bushnell as Director of Optical Coatings Technology