Flip Electronics Appoints David Kalinske to Board of Directors
February 2026
Alpharetta, Georgia
O2 Investment Partners (www.o2investment.com) is pleased to announce that Flip Electronics (www.flipelectronics.com), an authorized specialty distributor of obsolete electronic components to customers across the U.S. and internationally, has added David Kalinske to its Board of Directors to assist the business in achieving its growth plans.
David, a TOPGUN graduate and former fighter squadron Commanding Officer, has seamlessly transitioned from military leadership to senior executive roles, bringing decades of experience in strategic leadership, business development, and operations management. Endorsed by two U.S. Presidents, David has a proven record of guiding organizations through complex, high-stakes environments, leading transformational growth initiatives, strengthening operational excellence, and supporting long-term strategic planning at the board and executive levels.
“David’s leadership experience and strategic perspective are invaluable additions to our Board,” said Jason Murphy, CEO of Flip Electronics. “His background in aerospace, defense, and government services aligns perfectly with Flip’s core markets, and his ability to navigate complex operational and strategic challenges will help guide our continued growth and long-term vision.”
David currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer of M6 Global Defense. Prior to joining M6, David spent his post-miliary career with Vivum AI, Morpheus Space, Flex (f.k.a. Flextronics), and Lockheed Martin where he has held roles across business development, operations, and executive leadership. He has a proven ability to drive growth and efficiencies in both government and private sectors.
“I’m honored to join the Board of Directors at Flip Electronics,” said David Kalinske. “Flip has built a strong reputation for integrity, authorized supply, and solving some of the most critical obsolescence and lifecycle challenges in the electronics industry. I look forward to supporting the leadership team as the company continues to scale and serve high-reliability markets worldwide.”
Mike Cotant, Partner at O2, stated, “David’s extensive experience rooted in military leadership and executive management within the aerospace, defense, and government sectors will be invaluable for Flip as it continues to penetrate these critical end markets. His addition to the Board strengthens Flip’s leadership, supporting the company’s international growth and reinforcing its position as a trusted partner to the aerospace, defense, industrial, and other essential industries.”
About Flip Electronics:
Flip Electronics is an authorized specialty distributor of obsolete electronic components to customers across the U.S. and internationally. Flip offers 20,000+ SKUs through its authorized relationships with its original component manufacturer brands. Flip is headquartered in Alpharetta, GA. Additional information is available at www.flipelectronics.com.
About O2 Investment Partners:
O2 Investment Partners is a Midwestern-based private equity firm that seeks to acquire majority interests in lower middle market niche services, technology, and select industrial companies. The firm invests in businesses with earnings growth potential and a clear path to the creation of shareholder value. O2 invests with a view toward partnering with management to build and grow the business and take it to its next stage of development. This requires not only a clear vision and strategic plan to create shareholder value, but a close partnership and alignment of interest with management. Additional information is available at www.o2investment.com.