---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-201469"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "DTI"
cik: "0001884516"
company_name: "Drilling Tools International Corp"
filed_at: "2026-05-01T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T00:22:37.833749+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.3
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.3
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# DTI elects three new directors, Prejean named Chairman at annual meeting

## Summary
- Elected new directors: Ira Green, Daniel Kimes, Jeremy Thigpen; re-elected Prejean, Crofford, Furst, Neuman.
- R. Wayne Prejean commenced as Chairman of the Board while continuing as President and CEO.
- Directors Thomas 'Roe' Patterson and C. Richard Vermillion departed after not seeking reelection; no disagreement cited.
- Grant Thornton LLP ratified as independent auditor for FY2026 with 18.8M for, 12K against.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-201469
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: DTI
- cik: 0001884516
- company_name: Drilling Tools International Corp
- filed_at: 2026-05-01T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.3
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.3
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 5.07, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1884516/000119312526201469/0001193125-26-201469-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1884516/000119312526201469/d150870d8k.htm

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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0001193125-26-201469.txt

## Key facts
- Executive change
  Thomas M. "Roe" Patterson departed as Director at Drilling Tools International Corp.
  - Action: ceased serving
  - Role: Director
  source text: Thomas M. “Roe” Patterson and C. Richard Vermillion ceased serving as directors of the Company
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1884516/000119312526201469/0001193125-26-201469-index.htm
- Executive change
  Jeremy D. Thigpen was elected as Director at Drilling Tools International Corp.
  - Action: elected
  - Role: Director
  source text: Jeremy D. Thigpen were elected
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1884516/000119312526201469/0001193125-26-201469-index.htm
- Executive change
  R. Wayne Prejean was appointed as Chairman of the Board at Drilling Tools International Corp.
  - Action: commenced service as Chairman
  - Role: Chairman of the Board
  source text: Mr. Prejean commenced service as Chairman of the Board while continuing to serve as the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1884516/000119312526201469/0001193125-26-201469-index.htm
- Executive change
  Ira H. Green, Jr. was elected as Director at Drilling Tools International Corp.
  - Action: elected
  - Role: Director
  source text: Ira H. Green, Jr., Daniel J. Kimes and Jeremy D. Thigpen were elected
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1884516/000119312526201469/0001193125-26-201469-index.htm
- Executive change
  Daniel J. Kimes was elected as Director at Drilling Tools International Corp.
  - Action: elected
  - Role: Director
  source text: Daniel J. Kimes and Jeremy D. Thigpen were elected
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1884516/000119312526201469/0001193125-26-201469-index.htm
- Executive change
  C. Richard Vermillion departed as Director at Drilling Tools International Corp.
  - Action: ceased serving
  - Role: Director
  source text: C. Richard Vermillion ceased serving as directors of the Company
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1884516/000119312526201469/0001193125-26-201469-index.htm

This AI-assisted summary is a reading aid. Review the linked SEC EDGAR filing before relying on any specific claim.