AGS Laboratories announced Friday that Frank Dallahan, its president and chief executive officer since 2007, has resigned.

Tom Kelly has assumed the role of chief operating officer, effective immediately, and will continue in his role as chief financial officer. Peter Yantzer, executive director of the Lab will work closely with Kelly and the other key executives in the management of the Laboratory.

“Frank’s unique combination of leadership, industry experience and product innovations brought much to the Lab,” said Ronnie Cox, chairman of AGS Laboratories Board of Managers. “We wish Frank continued success in his next endeavor.”

Dallahan said, “I have enjoyed my association with The Laboratory, its personnel and the members of the Board. It has been a challenging opportunity and I believe the changes implemented in the past 20 months will prove to be very productive for the Lab in the days ahead.”

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