Delta Apparel Inc. announced a two-year extension of the employment contract with its Chairman and CEO, Robert W. Humphreys.

His employment will now expire with the filing of the Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year 2022.

Humphreys joined the company in 1998 as Chief Executive Officer and became Chairman of the Board of Directors in 2009.

Dr. Jay Gogue, Delta Apparel’s Lead Independent Director, commented, “Since bringing Delta Apparel public in 2000, under Bob Humphreys’ leadership, the company has grown revenue by over 300 percent through innovative acquisitions and solid fundamental operating principals. Bob’s vast knowledge of the branded apparel and manufacturing business, as well as his proven leadership skills, has served our teams, customers and shareholders well over the past 20 years. We are delighted that Bob has agreed to extend his employment as Delta Apparel’s Chairman and CEO through the 2022 fiscal year, and the Board looks forward to its ongoing working relationship with Bob and his team as we continue to build value for all of our stakeholders.”

Delta Apparel’s primary brands include Salt Life, Coast, Soffe and Delta.

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