---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001493152-23-011678"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "OPTX"
cik: "0001866816"
company_name: "SYNTEC OPTICS HOLDINGS, INC."
filed_at: "2023-04-10T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-17T04:19:51.854680+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# OmniLit appoints three independent directors; narrows focus to sponsor-affiliated target

## Summary
- Accepted resignations of Kent Weldon, Mark Norman, Jim Jenkins effective April 3, 2023, for personal reasons.
- Appointed Wally Bishop (Audit Chair), Brent Rosenthal, Albert Manzone as independent directors effective April 3.
- Company narrowed focus to a leading contender for business combo, a cash-flow-positive affiliate of the Sponsor.
- Stockholder-approved extension moves deadline to consummate a business transaction to November 12, 2023.
- New directors bring M&A, regulatory compliance, and post-close integration expertise.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001493152-23-011678
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: OPTX
- cik: 0001866816
- company_name: SYNTEC OPTICS HOLDINGS, INC.
- filed_at: 2023-04-10T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1866816/000149315223011678/0001493152-23-011678-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1866816/000149315223011678/form8-k.htm

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## Key facts
- Executive change
  Kent Weldon resigned as Director at SYNTEC OPTICS HOLDINGS, INC..
  - Action: resigned
  - Role: Director
  source text: the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of OmniLit Acquisition Corp. (the “Company”) accepted the resignations of Kent Weldon, Mark Norman, and Jim Jenkins effective immediately.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1866816/000149315223011678/0001493152-23-011678-index.htm
- Executive change
  Jim Jenkins resigned as Director at SYNTEC OPTICS HOLDINGS, INC..
  - Action: resigned
  - Role: Director
  source text: the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of OmniLit Acquisition Corp. (the “Company”) accepted the resignations of Kent Weldon, Mark Norman, and Jim Jenkins effective immediately.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1866816/000149315223011678/0001493152-23-011678-index.htm
- Executive change
  Albert Manzone was appointed as Director at SYNTEC OPTICS HOLDINGS, INC..
  - Action: appointed
  - Role: Director
  source text: the Company appointed, Mr. Wally Bishop, Mr. Brent Rosenthal, and Mr. Albert Manzone to the Board to fill vacancies created by the resignations
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1866816/000149315223011678/0001493152-23-011678-index.htm
- Executive change
  Mark Norman resigned as Director at SYNTEC OPTICS HOLDINGS, INC..
  - Action: resigned
  - Role: Director
  source text: the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of OmniLit Acquisition Corp. (the “Company”) accepted the resignations of Kent Weldon, Mark Norman, and Jim Jenkins effective immediately.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1866816/000149315223011678/0001493152-23-011678-index.htm
- Executive change
  Brent Rosenthal was appointed as Director at SYNTEC OPTICS HOLDINGS, INC..
  - Action: appointed
  - Role: Director
  source text: the Company appointed, Mr. Wally Bishop, Mr. Brent Rosenthal, and Mr. Albert Manzone to the Board to fill vacancies created by the resignations
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1866816/000149315223011678/0001493152-23-011678-index.htm
- Executive change
  Wally Bishop was appointed as Director at SYNTEC OPTICS HOLDINGS, INC..
  - Action: appointed
  - Role: Director
  source text: the Company appointed, Mr. Wally Bishop, Mr. Brent Rosenthal, and Mr. Albert Manzone to the Board to fill vacancies created by the resignations
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1866816/000149315223011678/0001493152-23-011678-index.htm

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