Mesa Labs Announces New CFO

Mesa Laboratories, Inc. MLAB reported today that Steven W. Peterson, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Mesa Laboratories, Inc., notified the Company of his intention to retire effective as of the close of business on November 30, 2012. In connection with Mr. Peterson's pending retirement, on October 29, 2012, John V. Sakys will join the Company as an Executive Vice President. Immediately after Mr. Peterson's retirement, the Board of Directors of the Company intends to appoint Mr. Sakys as the Company's Chief Financial Officer. John J. Sullivan, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, "Steve has been with Mesa since 1985, and in the CFO position since 1990. He has been instrumental in helping Mesa grow from its infancy to the global, highly profitable, diversified manufacturer that it is today. Mesa owes a debt of gratitude to Steve for his hard work and dedication throughout these past 27 years, and we all wish him well in his future endeavors."