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TJ Kennedy

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Chair of the Board of Directors at Byrna Technologies Inc.
📍 Bend, Oregon, United States

TJ Kennedy is the CEO of GeoComm and Chair of the Board at Byrna Technologies, leveraging a unique background as a former state trooper, firefighter, and paramedic. Educated at the University of Utah with an MBA from Johns Hopkins, he previously led the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet). People often describe him as a brilliant, resourceful, and visionary leader.

Outside of his executive roles, TJ is an avid outdoorsman with a passion for a range of activities. He enjoys downhill and cross-country skiing, paddle boarding, and hiking. His adventurous spirit extends to the water, where he pursues his interest in sailing.

Unique fact: He holds an international sailing certificate and enjoys chartering sailboats in various locations around the world.

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Experience
33 Years
Current Role
Chair of the Board of Directors
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Bend, Oregon, United States
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Public Safety Innovation
Began his career as a first responder and now leads companies like GeoComm, focusing on life-saving technology for emergency services.
SaaS Leadership
As a CEO and board member for multiple SaaS companies, he focuses on scaling technology organizations in the public safety and enterprise video sectors.
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Career

Work history

3-2026
Chair of the Board of Directors
Byrna Technologies Inc.
10-2025
Chief Executive Officer and President
GeoComm
9-2025 - 3-2026
Board Member
Byrna Technologies Inc.
1-2025
Fractional CEO
Fractional Source
7-2024
Advisory Board Member
Siyata Mobile Inc
In the press

Media appearances

Byrna Appoints Former Nike Global Marketing Leader Adam Roth and Public Safety Technology Leader TJ Kennedy to Board of Directors. Featured in Byrna Technologies Inc. Investor Relations (Press Release)
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Education
2015 - 2017
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
The Johns Hopkins University - Carey Business School
Bachelor of Science
University of Utah
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