Radiance Technologies appoints Town as chief compliance officer

HUNTSVILLE — Former U.S. Attorney Jay Town has been named chief compliance officer for Radiance Technologies.

Town, a Huntsville resident, served as U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Alabama from 2017-21, where he led federal prosecutions and coordinated with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.

During his tenure, he participated in the Department of Justice’s China Initiative addressing economic espionage matters and served on the President’s Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice.

“We are excited to welcome Jay to the Radiance family,” said Radiance CEO Bill Bailey. “His significant legal experience and acumen will assure that Radiance maintains its high levels of compliance while protecting the cutting-edge solutions developed by Radiance.

His proven leadership will be instrumental in enhancing our capabilities and assuring the long-term success of our company.”

Prior to his federal appointment, Town was a senior prosecutor in the Madison County District Attorney’s Office for 13 years. He began his legal career as a Judge Advocate in the Marine Corps, serving for 12 years and achieving the rank of major.

For Radiance, Town will oversee compliance operations, manage regulatory relationships with government agencies, and enhance the company’s risk management capabilities.

Town holds a bachelor of arts degree from the University of Notre Dame and a Juris Doctor from Seton Hall University School of Law. He is admitted to practice in Indiana, New Jersey, and Alabama, as well as before the U.S. Supreme Court. He lives in Huntsville with his wife and daughter.