Rowdy Oxford Legal Trouble: Integris Accuses Ex-Exec in Lawsuit

Rowdy Oxford, a former executive at Integris Composites Inc., is facing legal issues after his previous employer filed a lawsuit accusing him of taking confidential information. The case was brought to a federal court in the Western District of North Carolina.

According to the lawsuit, Oxford left his position at Integris in September 2023. After his departure, the company discovered that he had allegedly taken more than 9,000 documents containing sensitive business data. These files reportedly included technical details about body armor manufacturing, customer information, pricing, and business strategies.

Integris claimed that Oxford intended to use this information to benefit Hesco Armor Inc., a competing company where Oxford was reportedly looking to work. The company argued that sharing this type of information could cause serious harm to their business operations and give an unfair advantage to a competitor.

As the legal proceedings continued, Integris requested the court to issue a preliminary injunction. The court agreed, and in January 2025, a consent order was put in place. Under the terms of the order, Oxford was prohibited from using or sharing any of the company’s confidential information. In addition, he was required to hand over all personal electronic devices to allow forensic experts to verify that no sensitive data remained in his possession.

The settlement did not include any admission of guilt by Oxford. Both sides agreed to resolve the matter without further court battles, but the legal agreement emphasized the importance of protecting trade secrets and company information, especially in industries involved in national defense.

Despite the lawsuit, Oxford has continued his professional career. As of 2025, he holds the position of Vice President of Sales at IDEX Fire & Safety, a company that produces equipment for firefighting and emergency services. Before his work at IDEX and Integris, Oxford also held senior roles at companies like ABB, Eaton, and Gehr Industries, where he gained experience in sales and business leadership.

Oxford also has a military background. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1993 to 1997 and later joined the U.S. Army Reserve. In recent years, he completed several military training programs related to emergency preparedness and defense support for civil authorities. He has also been recognized for his academic achievements, including membership in Beta Gamma Sigma, an honor society for business students.

This case highlights the ongoing challenges companies face when protecting proprietary information during employee transitions. Legal experts note that as technology makes data transfer easier, companies must stay vigilant to ensure that confidential information remains secure when key personnel leave for competitors.