root9B Holdings, Inc. announced that on July 19, 2017, immediately following the 2017 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, Richard Ledgett informed the company's Board of Directors that he had determined not to become a director, which would have become effective October 1, 2017. Mr. Ledgett informed the Board that he has determined to pursue different opportunities than originally anticipated following his service as Deputy Director and senior civilian leader of the National Security Agency and service on the Board may potentially cause a conflict of interest.