---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001437749-26-023215"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "PKE"
cik: "0000076267"
company_name: "PARK AEROSPACE CORP"
filed_at: "2026-07-09T20:57:30+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-07-09T20:58:03.827117+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.5
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Park Aerospace terminates SVP & GM Cory Nickel, appoints John Jamieson as replacement

## Summary
- Cory Nickel terminated as Senior Vice President and General Manager effective July 7, 2026.
- John Jamieson, age 65, appointed as Senior Vice President and General Manager effective July 7, 2026.
- Jamieson had served as SVP of Project Management since July 30, 2024; prior roles include COO of Active Dynamics Group.
- Base salary increased from $193,000 to $205,000 effective July 13, 2026.
- No family relationships or material interests requiring disclosure under Item 404(a).

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001437749-26-023215
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: PKE
- cik: 0000076267
- company_name: PARK AEROSPACE CORP
- filed_at: 2026-07-09T20:57:30+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.5
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/76267/000143774926023215/0001437749-26-023215-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/76267/000143774926023215/pke20260709_8k.htm

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## Key facts
- Executive change
  Cory Nickel was terminated as Senior Vice President and General Manager at PARK AEROSPACE CORP.
  - Action: terminated
  - Role: Senior Vice President and General Manager
  source text: On July 7, 2026, Park Aerospace Corp. terminated the employment of Cory Nickel, Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Company, effective immediately.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/76267/000143774926023215/0001437749-26-023215-index.htm
- Executive change
  John Jamieson was appointed as Senior Vice President and General Manager at PARK AEROSPACE CORP.
  - Action: appointed
  - Role: Senior Vice President and General Manager
  source text: Also on July 7, 2026, the Company appointed John Jamieson, age 65, as Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Company, effective immediately.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/76267/000143774926023215/0001437749-26-023215-index.htm

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