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Mike Santomassimo

Wells Fargo & Company [SAN FRANCISCO] (NYSE: WFC) announced that Mike Santomassimo will join the company in fall 2020 as Chief Financial Officer. Santomassimo will succeed John Shrewsberry, who has announced plans to retire following a successful 22-year career with Wells Fargo, including the last six years as the company’s CFO. Santomassimo joins Wells Fargo from BNY Mellon, where he was CFO since 2018. Previously, he served as CFO for the company’s Investment Services businesses. Prior to joining BNY Mellon, he spent 11 years at JPMorgan Chase in a number of key finance leadership roles, including CFO for Banking, which included Investment Banking (advisory and equity & debt capital markets) and Treasury Services. He also served as CFO of JPMorgan’s Securities Services & U.S. Private Banking businesses. He began his career at Smith Barney, where he held a variety of roles including as co-head of the Strategy and Finance team for the brokerage division.

The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation [NEW YORK] (NYSE: BK) announced that Emily Portney has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Mike Santomassimo, who has informed the company of his decision to leave.  Portney most recently led the client management, sales and service teams for BNY Mellon’s Asset Servicing business globally. She also oversaw the Americas region of the Asset Servicing business. Prior to joining BNY Mellon, Portney served as Chief Financial Officer for Barclays International. She spent 22 years at JPMorgan, where she was the Global Head of Clearing and Collateral Management, among other roles. She started with JPMorgan in 1993, and performed various roles over the course of her career, including the CFO of Equities and Prime Services. Portney serves on the Board of Directors for MarketAxess, and for The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC).

DroneDeploy [SAN FRANCISCO] announced that M.G. Thibaut, previously the CFO of Copper, joined DroneDeploy as Chief Financial Officer. In addition to Copper, she held leadership roles at Strava, Discovery Digital Networks, and Yahoo!.

Suzanne Colvin

Egnyte [Mountain View, CA] announced it has appointed Suzanne M. Colvin as Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining Egnyte, Colvin spent six years at Napster, Inc. where she was promoted to Chief Financial Officer after holding various finance leadership roles. Colvin also spent nine years at Verifone, most recently as VP Corporate Controller & Chief Accountant. Additionally, Jeff Kalowski joined as Chair of Egnyte’s Audit Committee. Jeff is currently CFO of Rapid 7, and previously served as CFO at Imprivata. Earlier in his career, Jeff was the CFO at ProfitLogic, Inc., and a variety of enterprise software and hardware technology companies, including Torrent Systems, Beyond Incorporated, and Magna Computer Corporation.

Cornerstone OnDemand [SANTA MONICA, CA] (NASDAQ: CSOD) announced that Brian Swartz, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), will leave the company effective Aug. 14 to pursue another opportunity. Trish Coughlin, Cornerstone’s Chief Accounting Officer since January 2019, will serve as interim CFO. Coughlin brings more than 25 years of experience to her new role with previous finance positions at Workday, Goldman Sachs and Co., Honeywell and PricewaterhouseCoopers.

James Maloney

Medifast, Inc. [BALTIMORE] (NYSE: MED) announced that it has appointed James (Jim) Maloney as Chief Financial Officer. Maloney most recently served as Senior Vice President Chief Financial Officer of L.B. Foster Company.  Prior to L.B. Foster Company, he served as Chief Financial Officer of First Insight, Inc., where he continues to serve as a Board Advisor. Before joining First Insight, Maloney held roles at the H.J. Heinz Company, including Vice President of Global Financial Planning and Supply Chain Finance, Director of Finance for Supply Chain for Heinz North America, and Controller of Heinz North America.  He also held multiple roles in the U.S. and Europe at Ernst & Young LLP, including Senior Manager of the Assurance Practice.

ImmunoGen, Inc. [WALTHAM, MA] (NASDAQ: IMGN) announced that Susan Altschuller, PhD has been appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. She joins ImmunoGen from Alexion Pharmaceuticals where she started as Head of Investor Relations before moving to Head of Enterprise Finance. Prior to joining Alexion, Dr. Altschuller was Head of Investor Relations at Bioverativ. Early in her career, Dr. Altschuller held positions at Biogen in various functions of increasing responsibility, including investor relations, corporate finance, and commercial finance.

Windtree Therapeutics, Inc. [WARRINGTON, PA] (NASDAQ-CM: WINT) announced John Hamill has been appointed Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer. Hamill most recently provided consulting services to various life science companies, headed up finance at Trevena, Inc.; NephroGenex, Inc.; Savient Pharmaceuticals; and PharmaNet, which then became known as PharmaNet Development Group, where he directed financial and administrative operations for the company. Hamill is replacing Windtree’s former CFO, John Tattory who is leaving to pursue other opportunities.

Kalera [ORLANDO, FL] announced the appointment of Fernando Cornejo as Chief Financial Officer. Cornejo held similar roles at Argo Group, where he was Segment CFO and subsequently CFO for EXIN Group. Prior to his role as CFO, Cornejo was an investment banker for companies such as Citibank, Credit Suisse, and Bear Stearns.

Spectra7 Microsystems Inc. [SAN JOSE, CA] (TSX-V: SEV) announced that Darren Ma has tendered his resignation as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer. Dave Mier who previously served as CFO at Spectra7 for nearly 2 years from 2015 to 2017 has agreed to serve as interim CFO. Mier has over 25 years of experience as a finance professional with both public and private companies, including his position with Yahoo! as Vice President Finance, Americas Controller.

Logz.io [BOSTON & TEL-AVIV, Israel] announced the addition of Brian Cohen as the company’s Chief Financial Officer. Cohen joins Logz.io from BitSight Technologies where he served as CFO. Prior to this, Cohen was the CFO for DigitalOcean.

IQVIA Holdings Inc. [DANBURY, CT & RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC] announced the appointment of Ron Bruehlman as Executive Vice President and interim Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Mike McDonnell who is leaving the company to become Chief Financial Officer of Biogen Inc. Bruehlman was previously the Chief Financial Officer of IMS Health from 2011 until the merger of IMS Health and Quintiles in 2016. Since the merger, Ron has continued to play an active role on the executive leadership team at IQVIA, serving as a senior advisor to Ari Bousbib, Chairman and CEO of IQVIA. In addition, Bruehlman currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors at Q² Solutions, an IQVIA and Quest Diagnostics joint venture and a leading clinical trial laboratory services organization. Prior to joining IMS Health, Bruehlman had a 23-year career at United Technologies Corporation (UTC), where he held multiple senior finance leadership roles of increasing responsibility. These included leading the finance function at UTC Commercial, Chief Financial Officer of Carrier Corporation, heading the corporate financial planning and analysis function for UTC and leading UTC’s investor relations function.

Biogen Inc. [CAMBRIDGE, MA] (NASDAQ: BIIB) announced the appointment of Michael (Mike) McDonnell as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective August 15, 2020. McDonnell joins Biogen from IQVIA where he is Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. McDonnell succeeds Jeffrey Capello, who has served as Biogen’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since December 2017. Prior to IQVIA, McDonnell served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Intelsat, from November 2008 to December 2015, as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of MCG Capital Corporation, from September 2004 until October 2008 and as MCG Capital Corporation’s Chief Operating Officer from August 2006 until October 2008. Before joining MCG Capital Corporation, McDonnell served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for EchoStar Communications Corporation (f/k/a DISH Network Corporation), from July 2004 until August 2004 and as its Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from August 2000 to July 2004. McDonnell spent 14 years at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, including 4 years as a partner.

Virgin Hyperloop [LOS ANGELES] announced the appointment of Raja Narayanan as Chief Financial Officer. Before joining Virgin Hyperloop, Narayanan was most recently an SVP at Hyundai-Aptiv Autonomous Driving Joint Venture. Prior to that, Narayanan was involved with OneWeb.

Sabine Schmidt

Johns Manville (JM) [DENVER] announced Sabine Schmidt is the company’s new Chief Financial Officer, effective on September 1. Greg Clarke, JM’s current CFO, will become President of the Insulation Systems business. Schmidt joined JM in 2006 as the Corporate FP&A Manager. She was later promoted to Finance Director, Engineered Products North America. Schmidt assumed her current job of Director of Finance for JM’s Insulation Systems business in 2012. Before joining Johns Manville, Schmidt held several jobs at Fortune 100 automotive supplier Dana Corporation.

Luminar [PALO ALTO, CA] announced the appointment of the company’s new Chief Financial Officer, Tom Fennimore. From 2014 to May 2020, Fennimore was the Global Head of Automotive and the Co-Head of the Industrials Group at Jefferies Group, LLC, and for 17 years prior, at Goldman Sachs in a variety of roles, including Global Head of Automotive and Co-Head of Goldman’s Industrials Group based in Beijing, China.

Generation Bio Co. [CAMBRIDGE, MA] (NASDAQ: GBIO) announced that Matthew Norkunas has been appointed chief financial officer. Norkunas most recently served as CFO at SomaLogic, Inc. Prior to that, Norkunas was senior equity analyst at Marsico Capital Management. Norkunas began his career as a practicing anesthesiologist.

Plastiq [SAN FRANCISCO] announced that Wailun Chan has joined the company as chief financial officer (CFO). Chan joins Plastiq from LinkedIn, where he was vice president of finance. Prior to LinkedIn, Chan served as studio finance controller at Electronic Arts (EA), sales finance leader at Nestle, director of sales & marketing finance at General Electric (GE) Capital and FP&A manager at Kraft Specialty Cheese.

David B. Brown

Authentix [ADDISON, TX] welcomes David B. Brown  in the role of Chief Financial Officer. Brown got his start in public accounting with PricewaterhouseCoopers then went on to serve in executive roles with LSG Sky Chefs, Brink’s Company, Dresser, Tellabs and Trillium Flow Technologies most recently. He is also an independent director and audit committee chair for Perma-Pipe International Holdings, Inc.

Tailored Brands, Inc. [FREMONT, CA] (NYSE: TLRD) announced Jack Calandra, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, will leave Tailored Brands as of July 31. In the near term, Calandra’s responsibilities will be divided between President and CEO Dinesh Lathi and Holly Etlin, a Managing Director at AlixPartners who has been appointed to the newly created role of Chief Restructuring Officer.

Xylem Inc. [RYE BROOK, NY] (NYSE: XYL) announced it has appointed Sandra Rowland as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective October 1, 2020. Rowland will succeed Mark Rajkowski, who will retire from the Company at the end of the year. Rowland is also a member of the Board of Directors and Audit and Human Resources Committees of Corporation. Rowland joined Harman in 2012 as Vice President, Investor Relations. In 2013, she took on leadership of Corporate Development, which included Strategy and Mergers & Acquisitions. In 2014, she was appointed CFO of Harman, which is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung. Prior to Harman, Rowland held a number of positions at Eastman Kodak Company, including Chief Financial Officer of the Commercial Segment. Earlier in her career, Rowland advised technology companies in the Audit and Business Advisory practice of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.

Alec King

Guardion Health Sciences, Inc. [SAN DIEGO] (NASDAQ: GHSI) announced that it has appointed Andrew C. Schmidt as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Schmidt has significant expertise and experience with micro- and small-cap public companies, most recently with Iteris, Inc., and Smith Micro Software, Inc.

Memorial Hermann Health System [HOUSTON] announced Alec King as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective Oct. 1, 2020. King joins Memorial Hermann from Children’s National Health System in Washington, where he was CFO. Prior, King held multiple financial leadership roles within Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston over a span of nine years. King succeeds Brian Dean, who served as Memorial Hermann’s CFO since 2018 and recently relocated to California. Cindy DeMoya, Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, will serve as interim CFO until King assumes his new role in October.

Aditx Therapeutics, Inc. [LOMA LINDA, CA] (NASDAQ: ADTX) announced that it has appointed Corinne Pankovcin as Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining Aditxt, Pankovcin was the Chief Financial Officer and Managing Director of Business Development Corporation of America, from December 2015 to July 2019. From January 2011 to August 2015, Pankovcin was the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of BlackRock Capital Investment Corporation, and a Managing Director of Finance at BlackRock Investment Management LLC. Prior to joining BlackRock, Pankovcin was a senior member of Finance & Accounting of Alternative Investments and served as Chief Financial Officer for the Global Emerging Markets products group at AIG Capital Partners. Pankovcin began her career with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.

Holborn Corporation [NEW YORK] announced that Timothy R. Amman has joined the company as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Amman joins Holborn from Goldman Sachs, where he was a Managing Director and held a number of roles within the firm’s Controllers team since 2008. Most recently, Amman was the North America Legal Entity Controller and Controller of Goldman Sachs Bank USA.  Previously, Mr. Amman worked at JPMorgan Chase in several financial and operational roles within Investment Bank Finance and Risk. Prior to joining JPMorgan Chase, he was a manager in the broker-dealer audit practice of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.

AgBiome [RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC] announced Gerald Coward has joined the company as its Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining AgBiome, Coward was CFO at the Fresh Food Group. Coward has also served as the Business Unit CFO at Driscoll’s of the Americas, led the build of corporate planning and analysis capability at Blue Diamond Growers, and held several finance leadership, strategy, and M&A integration roles at General Mills in the US and internationally.

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Brian Dow

Agendia, Inc. [IRVINE, CA] announced the appointment of Brian Dow as Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining Agendia, Dow served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Pulse Biosciences, Inc. Before that, he held senior-level roles as the CFO at Progyny, Inc., and Vice President and Principal Accounting Officer of Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc. Earlier in his career, Dow worked for Ernst & Young, LLP.

Health Plus Management [UNIONDALE, NY] announced the appointment of Jeff Tarlowe as Chief Financial Officer. Most recently Tarlowe was Operating Partner and Group Chief Financial Officer for Zenyth Partners private equity fund. Prior to that, he served as Chief Financial Officer, OptumCare Delivery/ProHealth (a UnitedHealth Group company). Tarlowe began his career at Merck & Co, Inc.

Beazer Homes USA, Inc. [ATLANTA] (NYSE: BZH) announced the retirement and succession plans for Robert L. Salomon, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Salomon has decided to retire after a 28-year career in homebuilding following the filing of the Company’s 10-K for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020 in November. Upon Salomon’s retirement, the Company will be appointing David I. Goldberg to serve as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Goldberg currently serves as the Company’s Vice President and Treasurer, positions he has held since joining the Company in March 2015.

Jack in the Box Inc. [SAN DIEGO] (NASDAQ: JACK) announced that Lance Tucker, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, has provided his intent to resign and will be leaving the company effective within the next six weeks. Dawn Hooper, the company’s controller, has been appointed to principal financial officer on an interim basis, effective on Tucker’s last day. Hooper has been with Jack in the Box Inc. for almost 20 years, with her tenure in leadership positions within finance.

Doug Laue

New Nautical Coatings, Inc. [CLEARWATER, FL], parent company of Sea Hawk Paints, Blue Water Marine Paints, Flexdel/Aquagard Paints and Hawk Epoxy, announced the appointment of Doug Laue to chief financial officer. Prior to joining New Nautical Coatings, Lane spent nine years as the CFO of Davidoff of Geneva, Inc. Before that he served as CFO of several businesses in Florida and Massachusetts and a manager at Ernst & Young LLP.

Flotek Industries, Inc. [HOUSTON] (NYSE: FTK) welcomed Michael E. Borton as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Borton joins Flotek from Dynasty Sports and Entertainment, where he was CFO. Prior to his role at Dynasty, Borton served as CFO at Wombat Security Technologies. From 2009 to 2014, he was CFO for Harmony Information Systems, Inc. Additionally, Borton has served in various financial and operational leadership roles at Consul risk Management BV (acquired by IBM), iSKY Corporation and Invensys. Prior to these roles, Borton spent more than a decade in financial leadership roles for oil and gas services companies, including Schlumberger and Halliburton, where he served as Group Controller for Landmark Graphics.

Genworth Financial, Inc. [RICHMOND, VA] (NYSE: GNW) announced that Kelly L. Groh has decided to leave Genworth, and will resign as executive vice president and chief financial officer (CFO) upon completion of the company’s second quarter financial close process and related Form 10-Q filing, which is expected to occur in early August.  Following her resignation, Dan Sheehan, Genworth executive vice president and chief investment officer (CIO), will succeed Groh as CFO. Sheehan will retain his role as CIO upon assuming the CFO role.  He has been with Genworth and its predecessor company for 22 years, and assumed the CIO role in April 2012. Prior to joining Genworth / General Electric, Sheehan worked with Sun Life of Canada (1993-1997) in Wellesley Hills, MA as a Property Investment Officer in the Real Estate Investments group. From 1987-1993, he worked for the Massachusetts Laborers Benefit Fund as an auditor and auditing supervisor.

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation [TEANECK, NJ] (NASDAQ: CTSH) announced that Jan Siegmund will be appointed Chief Financial Officer, effective September 1, 2020. Siegmund will succeed Karen McLoughlin, who will continue in the CFO role through August 31, 2020, and will remain with the Company in an advisory role through December 31, 2020. Siegmund most recently served as Corporate Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at ADP, from 2012 to 2019.  Prior to that, Siegmund was Chief Strategy Officer and President of ADP’s Added Value Services Division from April 2009 to October 2012. He started his career at McKinsey & Company.  Siegmund is a member of the Board of Directors of The Western Union Company.

GLOBALFOUNDRIES [Santa Clara, CA] announced the appointment of David Reeder as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Reeder has served in senior finance and operations positions in global high technology companies including Texas Instruments, Broadcom, Cisco and Electronics for Imaging (EFI). Most recently, Reeder served as CFO and as CEO of Lexmark International, and as CEO of Tower Hill Insurance Group. Reeder will join GF on August 10th.

Peter Schork

Catylist [ANN ARBOR, MI] announced the hire of Peter Schork as Chief Financial Officer. From 1998 to 2005, Schork served as Vice President and Manager of Mortgage and Consumer Services at the Bank of Ann Arbor. In 2005, Schork stepped in as Vice President of Edward Surovell Realtors. Schork then co-founded Ann Arbor State Bank in 2008, where he served as President and CEO until early 2020.

LIVEKINDLY Collective [NEW YORK] announced the appointment of David Knopf as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Knopf joins the LIVEKINDLY Collective from 3G Capital, where he was a partner since 2015. Previously, Knopf held several senior leadership roles at the Kraft Heinz Company, including Chief Financial Officer, and held positions in private equity at Onex Partners, and investment banking at Goldman Sachs.

Varex Imaging Corporation [SALT LAKE CITY] (NASDAQ: VREX) announced that Shubham “Sam” Maheshwari has joined Varex as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Maheshwari joins Varex from SiFive, Inc., where he served as CFO. Before SiFive, Maheshwari served for six years as CFO, and later as CFO and COO, of Veeco Instruments Inc. Previous notable positions include Senior Vice President, Finance for semiconductor company Spansion, Inc., and more than 10 years in various senior positions, including Vice President of M&A and Corporate Controller, at KLA-Tencor Corp. Maheshwari replaces Clarence Verhoef, who announced in February that he would be retiring as CFO of Varex.

Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. [WYOMISSING, PA] (NASDAQ: GLPI) announced that Steven T. Snyder will be stepping down as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective August 31, 2020. Snyder has served in his current role, and previously as Interim Chief Financial Officer since May 2018.

Jim Mabry

Renasant Corporation [TUPELO, Miss.] announced that James C. Mabry IV will join the Company as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Kevin D. Chapman, who has been serving as both Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer since May 2018, will remain in his role as the Company’s Chief Operating Officer. Mabry formerly served as an EVP with South State Corporation and prior to that role he served as managing director for banking companies with Keefe, Bruyette and Woods, a Stifel Company. He began his career with KBW in New York in 1983.

Willoughby Capital Holdings, LLC [NEW YORK] announced that Justin D. White has joined the firm as Chief Financial Officer. Most recently, he served as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of Governors Lane LP. Prior to joining Governors Lane, he was Chief Financial Officer of Merchants’ Gate Capital. White began his career at Deloitte & Touche, LLP.

Power Solutions International, Inc. [WOOD DALE, Ill.] (OTC Pink:  PSIX) announced that it has appointed current corporate controller and principal accounting officer Donald P. Klein as its interim chief financial officer to succeed Charles F. (Chip) Avery, Jr., who will be departing the Company to pursue other interests following a transition period. Klein has served as PSI’s corporate controller and principal accounting officer since May 2018. Prior to joining the Company, he served as assistant corporate controller at Littelfuse, Inc. Prior to that role, from 2008 to 2017, Klein served in various positions of increasing responsibility within finance and accounting, including most recently as assistant corporate controller at Navistar International Corporation. Prior to Navistar, he worked for Hewitt Associates as manager of external reporting and at Ernst & Young LLP as a senior manager.

Fluor Corporation [IRVING, Texas] (NYSE: FLR) announced that Joe Brennan has been appointed as Fluor’s chief financial officer (CFO), following D. Michael Steuert’s decision to retire from the position. Brennan has worked at Fluor since 1991 and most recently served as the senior vice president, operations controller since June 2020. Previous roles include segment controller of Energy & Chemicals from 2016 to 2020 and general manager of Fluor’s southern California operations from 2013 to 2016 as well as manager of ICA Fluor operations from 2008 to 2013.

Palmer Johnson Family of companies [SUN PRAIRIE, WI] announced that Eric “Mo” Mott has joined and will serve as CFO. Previously he was Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Diesel Forward, Inc.

Hyde Engineering + Consulting, Inc. [BOULDER, CO.] announced that Adolphe Kajangwe has been promoted to the position of Hyde’s Chief Financial Officer. Kajangwe previously served as Hyde’s Director of Finance and Accounting. Prior to joining Hyde, Kajangwe spent several years at a private equity firm.

Composite Technology International (CTI) [SACRAMENTO, CA] announced that Todd Stemler has been named Chief Financial Officer (CFO) replacing Rande Willison, who previously held this role with the company. Stemler was previously Director of Finance.

Great Rock Capital [WESTPORT, CT] announced Brett Goodwin has joined the firm as Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining Great Rock Capital, his leadership roles included Chief Financial Officer at DFC Global Corporation and Chief Financial Officer for GE Capital Canada, Corporate Lending, and Capital Markets. Brett also held Controller responsibilities at GE Capital Healthcare Financial Services. Earlier in his career, Brett held various audit and risk management roles at General Electric & Fidelity Investments.

Rachel Stack

Cologix [DENVER] announced Rachel Stack has joined Cologix as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Most recently, she was SVP, Corporate Strategy and Development for Zayo. Prior to Zayo, Stack was a Director in Royal Bank of Canada’s (RBC) Communications, Media and Entertainment group. Prior to RBC, Rachel was an Associate at Daniels & Associates.

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Craig Foster

Inseego Corp. [SAN DIEGO] (NASDAQ: INSG) announced that Craig Foster has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective August 17, 2020. Foster will succeed Stephen Smith, who will be stepping down from the CFO role to pursue other interests. Foster most recently served as CFO at Bright Machines. Prior to his role at Bright Machines, Foster served as CFO of Financial Engines. In addition, Foster was the CFO of Amobee, and CFO of Ubiquiti Networks. Previously to his executive roles, Foster served as a Director in the Investment Banking Group focused on technology infrastructure at Credit Suisse and earlier he worked at UBS Securities as the Co-Head of the Software Investment Banking Group. Prior to banking, Foster held various management positions at RBC Capital Markets, LoudCloud, Deloitte Consulting, and PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Stu Levy

Domino’s Pizza, Inc. [ANN ARBOR, MI] (NYSE: DPZ) announced the appointment of Executive Vice President, Supply Chain Services, Stu Levy, as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Jeffrey Lawrence, who earlier announced his intention to retire from the Company this year. This change will be effective August 20, 2020. Levy joined Domino’s in 2019 after serving as Executive Vice President, Chief Transformation Officer for Republic Services, Inc. Prior to joining Republic, Levy spent 13 years with Bain & Company, and served as a partner from 2008-2014.

Owens Corning [TOLEDO, OH] (NYSE: OC) announced the appointment of Kenneth Parks as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective September 8, 2020. Parks will join Owens Corning from Mylan, where he served for four years as CFO. Before joining Mylan in June 2016, he was CFO at WESCO International. Prior to WESCO, Parks spent the majority of his career at United Technologies Corporation in a variety of U.S. and international finance roles. During that time, he led Investor Relations, was CFO of its Fire and Security division, and held multiple financial leadership roles at its Carrier Corporation division, including working four years in Europe.

Upwork Inc. [SANTA CLARA, CA] (NASDAQ: UPWK) announced that Jeff McCombs joined the Company as Chief Financial Officer. McCombs will succeed current CFO, Brian Kinion. Kinion will continue with Upwork as an advisor through October 2020 to assist with a smooth transition. McCombs joins Upwork from Doctor On Demand, where he has served as CFO since 2018. Prior to that, Jeff served as the CFO of OpenTable from 2016 to 2018, and the CFO of Flipboard from 2014 to 2015. He was also the Head of Global Business Operations at Facebook from 2010 to 2014.

Amy O’Keefe

WW International, Inc. [NEW YORK] (NASDAQ: WW) announced the appointment of Amy O’Keefe as Chief Financial Officer and the promotion of Nicholas Hotchkin, who has served as Chief Financial Officer since 2012, head of North American operations since 2019, and President of Emerging Markets, to the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer. O’Keefe will officially join the company on October 1, 2020. O’Keefe brings more than 25 years of financial expertise, joining the company after three years as CFO of Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare. Before assuming that position, she held CFO positions at Savant Systems and D&M Holdings. Prior to her CFO roles, O’Keefe held several corporate finance positions with increasing responsibility at The Black & Decker Corporation. O’Keefe started her career at Ernst & Young.

Thumbtack [SAN FRANCISCO] announced the appointment of Larry Roseman as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Roseman joins Thumbtack following over six years in senior finance leadership positions at eBay including regional and divisional CFO roles at eBay Classifieds in both the United States and Europe. Prior to eBay, he spent 12 years as an investment banker at Guggenheim, J.P. Morgan, and Bear Stearns following more than five years working as an accountant at Ernst & Young.

Marcus & Millichap, Inc. [CALABASAS, CA] announced the appointment of Steve DeGennaro as Chief Financial Officer effective August 17, 2020. DeGennaro will succeed Marty Louie, Chief Financial Officer since 2010. Louie will remain with the Company in the role of SVP of Corporate Initiatives. Prior to joining Marcus & Millichap, DeGennaro most recently served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of InTouch Technologies, which was acquired by Teladoc Health, Inc.

FLEETCOR Technologies, Inc. [ATLANTA] (NYSE: FLT) announced that Charles Freund – executive vice president for strategy – has been named chief financial officer effective September 1, 2020. Eric Dey, the Company’s current chief financial officer, will retire but will remain on as a senior advisor at the Company through the end of the year. Freund joined FLEETCOR in December 2000 as director of business development and was most recently executive vice president for strategy. During his tenure with the Company, Mr. Freund has also served as executive vice president of global sales, president of developing markets, and vice president of UK card issuing. Prior to joining FLEETCOR, Freund was a consultant at Sibson Consulting, a member of The Segal Group.

Tim Ward

Karmak [Carlinville, IL] announced that Tim Ward joined as Chief Financial Officer. Ward has more than 30 years of experience in Software, Services, Distribution and Manufacturing in both PE backed companies as well as privately held organizations.

Cutera, Inc. [BRISBANE, CA] (NASDAQ: CUTR) announced the appointment of Rohan Seth as the company’s Chief Financial Officer. Most recently, he served as VP of Finance, Global Orthopaedics Franchise at Smith & Nephew. Prior to that, he served as the Head of Finance, U.S. Surgical at Alcon Labs. Prior to his time at Alcon, Seth spent nine years at Stryker Corporation where he served in various roles across the business, including as Controller of the company’s European Division.

AtriCure, Inc. [MASON, OH] (NASDAQ: ATRC) announced that Andy Wade is stepping down from the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for personal reasons and moving into an advisory role through March 5, 2021. Angie Wirick, current Vice President of Finance, has been promoted to CFO. Wirick joined AtriCure in July 2014. Before AtriCure, Wirick spent 12 years at Deloitte & Touche LLP in managerial roles and began her career at Arthur Andersen LLP.

Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P. [INDIANAPOLIS] (NASDAQ: CLMT) announced that H. Keith Jennings notified the Board of Directors of Calumet that he plans to resign as Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective August 31, 2020 to pursue other interests closer to his family in Texas.

Major Horton

LevelTen Energy [SEATTLE]  announced that appointment of Major Horton as Chief Financial Officer. Prior to LevelTen, he served as CFO at AbacusNext, Nirvanix (merged into Oracle), and Rackspace Managed Hosting, among others.

Sauer Brands Inc. [RICHMOND, VA] announced that David Starr has joined as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Starr joins the company from Chicago Custom Foods, a recent acquisition of Sauer Brands, based in Elk Grove Village, IL. Starr has over 17 years’ experience as a Chief Financial Officer in the food ingredient and medical services industries, as well as extensive prior experience in public accounting.

Anika Therapeutics, Inc. [BEDFORD, MA] (NASDAQ: ANIK) announced the appointment of Michael Levitz as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. Levitz succeeds Sylvia Cheung, who will continue with the Company in an advisory capacity for a period following the succession effective date to assist with a smooth transition. Prior to joining Anika, Levitz served as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Insulet Corporation. Prior to Insulet, from 2009 to 2015 he was the Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Analogic Corporation. Previously, during his seven years with Hologic, Inc. and Cytyc Corporation (which merged with Hologic in October 2007), Levitz served in various capacities including Vice President and Corporate Controller. Levitz began his career in the high technology audit practice at Arthur Andersen.

Caladrius Biosciences, Inc. [BASKING RIDGE, NJ] (NASDAQ: CLBS) announced that Joseph Talamo, Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), has tendered his resignation in order to explore opportunities outside of Caladrius. To ensure a smooth transition, Talamo plans to continue to serve as CFO until August 21, 2020.

Michael Wilberton

radius financial group inc. [NORWELL, MA] announced Michael Wilberton is joining as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective August 1, 2020. Wilberton held various positions of increasing responsibility in finance at Harbor One Bank, Santander Holdings, WG Financial LP, Credit Renaissance Partners, Descap/First Albany Securities and Citizens Financial Group.

Fox Factory Holding Corp. [BRASELTON, GA] (NASDAQ: FOXF) announced that Scott Humphrey was promoted to the role of Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”). Humphrey will succeed interim CFO, John Blocher, who will reassume the role Senior Vice-President of Finance. Humphrey, previously FOX’s Senior Vice-President of Finance, has over 20 years of experience in finance and operations management and provides the Company with a depth of experience in equity and debt financing, budgeting and forecasting, and execution of mergers and acquisitions.  Prior to joining FOX, Humphrey was the interim Chief Financial Officer of Hibbett Sports, Inc. and he served as Chief Financial Officer of Ciner Resources LP.

Validity [BOSTON] announced it has appointed Gary Hall as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Prior to joining Validity, Hall was CFO of Casa Systems, Inc. Before Casa Systems, Hall was CFO of eCopy, which was purchased by Nuance Communications in 2009. Previous to eCopy, Hall served as both controller and later CFO at MatrixOne.

GCP Applied Technologies Inc. [CAMBRIDGE, MA] (NYSE: GCP) announced that Craig A. Merrill has been appointed as the Company’s permanent Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Merrill has served as GCP’s Interim CFO since October 2019. Merrill begun his career at W.R. Grace & Co. in 1990. Merrill joined GCP as Vice President & General Manager, Global Cement and Emerging Markets following the Company’s separation from W.R. Grace & Co. in 2016. Prior to being named Interim CFO, Merrill also held roles as Vice President, Global Marketing and Vice President, Finance, Analytics and Strategy at GCP. Previously, at W.R. Grace & Co., he served as Vice President & General Manager in the Specialty Construction Chemicals.

Matt Neisler

Ansira Partners, Inc. [ST. LOUIS] announced that Matt Neisler has joined the company as Chief Financial Officer. Most recently, Neisler served as CFO of Trustwave. Neisler has also previously served as Senior Vice President, Americas CFO at DXC Technology. During his tenure at Hewlett Packard Enterprises and its predecessors, Neisler held several leadership roles in finance and strategy. He held the role of Vice President, Finance Lead of Divestiture & Integration Management Office. Earlier in his career, Neisler held leadership roles in corporate strategy consulting with Deloitte and PwC.

Prometheus Biosciences, Inc. [SAN DIEGO] announced the appointment of Keith Marshall as Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining Prometheus, Marshall was Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Conatus Pharmaceuticals since 2017.  Prior to Conatus, he served as Chief Financial Officer and Head of Corporate Development at Torque Therapeutics (now Repertoire Immune Medicines). Marshall also served as Managing Director in Healthcare Investment Banking at GCA Savvian Advisors, Managing Director, Co-founder, and Chief Financial Officer at Montgomery, Marshall Healthcare Partners, and Managing Director of Healthcare Investment Banking at Montgomery & Co. He began his career in investment banking at JP Morgan.

Ribometrix [DURHAM, NC] announced the appointment of Barclay “Buck” Phillips as chief operating officer and chief financial officer. In his most recent role, Phillips served as chief financial officer and senior vice president of corporate development at G1 Therapeutics. Prior to G1 Therapeutics, Phillips served as senior vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer of Novavax. Prior to Novavax, Phillips was senior vice president and chief financial officer at Micromet. Earlier in his career, Phillips served as managing director at Vector Fund Management, and as a biotechnology analyst and director of Venture Investments at INVESCO Funds Group.

Continental Mills, Inc. [TUKWILA, WA] named Robert Dilworth as Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President. Dilworth has also been appointed to Continental Mills’ Board of Directors. Dilworth joins Continental Mills after serving as Chief Financial Officer of Nestle Coffee Partners, a division of Nestle USA that was formed upon the acquisition of Starbucks’ global CPG and Foodservice rights in 2018.  Prior to Nestle, Dilworth spent 12 years at Starbucks in a variety of financial leadership roles, including Channel Development (CPG & Foodservice), Digital Ventures, Store Development, and Corporate Development.  Prior to Starbucks, Dilworth worked as an investment banker at Bear Stearns focused on consumer and retail sectors.

John C. Madden

Service Express [GRAND RAPIDS, MI]  welcomed its new Chief Financial Officer, John C. Madden, to the organization. Madden’s background includes executive roles for global enterprise organizations including, Dell, Inc., DJO Global, a medical device provider and Tesla Energy.

OpenGate Capital [LOS ANGELES] announced that their senior leadership team has expanded with the addition of Heather Malloy who joined the firm today as Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining OpenGate, Malloy was a management consultant at Riva Ridge Management, and she previously served as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer at Strattam Capital for six years.

Punchey, Inc. [MIAMI] announced the appointment of Mark Tavenner as Chief Financial Officer.

Liberated Syndication Inc. [PITTSBURGH] (OTCQB: LSYN) announced the appointment of Richard P. Heyse as Chief Financial Officer. Heyse takes over for Gabriel Mosey, who has served as interim Chief Financial Officer since October 2019 and will remain with the Company as Corporate Controller. Most recently, Heyse served as an interim CFO or consultant for a number of private companies. Previously Heyse served as Chief Financial, Risk and Compliance Officer at Wesco International, Inc.; Chief Financial Officer and Chief Information Officer at Innophos Holdings, Inc. (IPHS); and as Business CFO – Chemicals Division at Eastman Chemical Company (EMN).

Dan Gifford

Bold Penguin [COLUMBUS, OH] announced Dan Gifford as its chief financial officer. Gifford comes to Bold Penguin with 30 years of experience in both public and private companies such as KPMG, Nationwide, Progressive Medical and DASCO Home Medical Equipment. Gifford succeeds Seth Metcalf who will remain at Bold Penguin in the role as General Counsel.

VelosBio Inc. [SAN DIEGO] announced the appointment of Dr. Enoch Kariuki as Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining VelosBio, Dr. Kariuki served as Senior Vice President, Corporate Development at Synthorx, Inc. Prior to joining Synthorx, Dr. Kariuki was Vice President at H.I.G. Capital, where he led investments into, and served on boards of, several life sciences companies. His roles prior to H.I.G. include Senior Associate at Leerink Partners and Associate Director at UBS Investment Bank.

Zomedica Pharmaceuticals Corp. [ANN ARBOR, MI] (NYSE American: ZOM, TSX-V: ZOM) announced that Shameze Rampertab has resigned as Chief Financial Officer and member of the Board of Directors, effective August 14, 2020. Ann Cotter will act as interim CFO. Cotter has served as the Vice President of Finance for Zomedica from August of 2018.  She has held various consulting, controllership and CFO roles for both private and publicly held companies and has public accounting experience in both audit and tax services.

Humanigen, Inc. [BURLINGAME, CA] announced the appointment of Timothy E. Morris to the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Morris most recently served as Chief Financial Officer of Iovance. Morris has been a member of the Humanigen Board of Directors since 2016. In connection with this appointment, he has stepped down from his Board position at the company.

Jeff Hunt

Elior North America [CHARLOTTE, NC] named Jeff Hunt as chief financial officer. Most recently, Hunt served as global head of finance for Sodexo SA’s Universities and Seniors segments, where he had geographic responsibility for operations in Europe, South America and North America.

Gold Resource Corporation [Colorado Springs, CO] (NYSE American: GORO) announced the appointment of Kimberly Perry to succeed John Labate as Chief Financial Officer, who is retiring from the Company. Perry, a current member on the Board of Directors, will move into the CFO position and step down from her board seat effective August 14, 2020. Perry has served as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors since April 11, 2019.  She has held senior executive positions including most recently at Alacer Gold Corporation as Treasurer & Vice President, and prior to that as Chief Compliance Officer & Director, Internal Audit (2012 to 2019).  Prior to her tenure at Alacer Gold, Perry held increasingly senior positions at Newmont Mining Corporation including Director Finance Solutions, Compliance Audit Executive, and North America Internal Audit Manager (2005 to 2012).

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Paul Lundstrom

Flex [SAN JOSE, CA] (NASDAQ: FLEX) announced that Paul R. Lundstrom will join the company as chief financial officer (CFO) on September 1, 2020. Lundstrom will succeed Chris Collier, who following a successful 25-year career and after serving as Flex’s chief financial officer for the past seven years. Collier will stay on as an employee to support a smooth transition of the CFO position, advise on several key business initiatives and serve as a senior advisor to Revathi Advaithi, chief executive officer (CEO) of Flex for the period commencing on September 1, 2020 through March 31, 2021. Most recently, Lundstrom has served as vice president of Finance and chief financial officer of Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc. Previously, he held several Division CFO positions as well as corporate finance roles during his 19 years with United Technologies (UTC).

Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc. [EL SEGUNDO, CA] (NYSE: AJRD) announced that Dan Boehle has been named as the company’s Chief Financial Officer. Boehle joined Aerojet Rocketdyne in August 2017 as Vice President, Controller and Principal Accounting Officer. Boehle previously worked for more than 15 years at Northrop Grumman Corporation where he served in positions of increasing responsibility, including Director for Aerospace Systems Sector Financial Planning, Reporting and Analysis as well as Corporate Assistant Controller and Director of Internal Audit. Boehle succeeds Paul Lundstrom, who will join Flex Ltd. as CFO on September 1, 2020 after nearly 4 years with Aerojet Rocketdyne.

HBC L.P. [TORONTO & NEW YORK] appointed Michael Culhane as Chief Financial Officer of HBC. Most recently, Culhane served as Chief Financial Officer at ULINE, Inc. Previously, Culhane held the role of Chief Financial Officer for The Bon-Ton Stores and Fareportal Inc. Culhane also served as Chief Financial Officer for HBC and held senior finance roles with The May Department Stores Company. Culhane succeeds Ed Record who is stepping down from the company as planned.

Dhivya Suryadevara

Stripe [SAN FRANCISCO] announced that Dhivya Suryadevara will be joining the company as Chief Financial Officer. Suryadevara is currently CFO at General Motors.

John Stapleton

General Motors [DETROIT] (NYSE: GM) announced John Stapleton, GM North America chief financial officer, has been named acting global chief financial officer, effective Aug. 31. The appointment follows the resignation of Dhivya Suryadevara, executive vice president and CFO, who will leave the company for an external opportunity outside the automotive industry. Stapleton has been in his current role since January 2014. He joined the company in 1990 and has held a series of finance roles with increasing responsibility in manufacturing, labor, performance improvement and operations.

AECOM [LOS ANGELES] (NYSE: ACM) announced that the Company has named Gaurav Kapoor, currently AECOM’s Chief Accounting Officer, Global Controller and Treasurer, as Chief Financial Officer, effective August 15^th. Kapoor served as Chief Accounting Officer and Global Controller since December 2016 and Treasurer since October 2019. He previously served in leadership roles at the Company as Senior Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis from January 2016 to December 2016 and Senior Vice President, Project Delivery, Americas Design Consulting Services from May 2015 to January 2016. Prior to joining the Company in May 2015, Kapoor spent 15 years at Ernst & Young LLP, where he was an audit partner and held various leadership roles.

CITGO Petroleum Corporation [HOUSTON] announced that Curtis Rowe, Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer, is retiring effective Friday, August 21, 2020, after serving in various capacities over a 29-year career with the Company.

Tiana A. Carr

The Guess Corporation Holding Co., Inc. (TGC) [MIAMI] appointed Tiana A. Carr as executive vice-president, chief operating officer, chief financial officer, secretary and treasurer.

Avis Budget Group, Inc. [PARSIPPANY, NJ] (NASDAQ: CAR) announced that John F. North III will transition from Chief Financial Officer to pursue other interests. Brian Choi will assume the role of Chief Financial Officer on August 24, 2020. Choi has served on the Avis Budget Group Board of Directors since January 2016 and as a partner at SRS Investment Management, LLC since 2008. As part of the transition, Choi will resign from the Avis Budget Group Board of Directors and will also no longer have any affiliation with SRS Investment Management. Earlier in his career, he worked in the Leveraged Finance Group at Lehman Brothers.

Berkshire Sterile Manufacturing Inc. (BSM) [Lee, MA] welcomed Joel Quiñones to their executive team as CFO. Quiñones replaces Paul Souza, who recently retired as CFO. Quiñones was previously the CFO of Prototek Holdings. Prior to Prototek, he served as the CFO for Seaboard Folding Box Company and served time as a consultant in which he acted as the interim CFO for Kochek Company and Interim Controller for Wind River Environmental.

Kelly Tuminelli

TriNet [DUBLIN, CA] announced that Kelly Tuminelli is joining the company as executive vice president of finance, effective September 8. Tuminelli joins the company from Genworth, where she most recently served as Executive Vice President and CFO. In addition to her more than 15 years at Genworth in roles of increasing responsibility, Tuminelli previously held leadership roles at GE Capital and PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Weatherford International plc [HOUSTON] (OTC Pink: WFTLF) announced H. Keith Jennings will join the company as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective September 1, 2020. Jennings joins us from Calumet Specialty Products Partners L.P., where he served as an Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P. [INDIANAPOLIS] (NASDAQ: CLMT) announced that it has named L. Todd Borgmann as the Partnership’s Senior Vice President & Interim Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”). Borgmann will assume the CFO duties on September 1, 2020 following an orderly transition with the current EVP & CFO, H. Keith Jennings, who has announced he will leave the organization effective August 31, 2020.  Borgmann has over twelve years of experience with Calumet.

Kerem Bolukbasi

Exactech [GAINESVILLE, FL] announced the naming of Kerem Bolukbasi as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Bolukbasi joins Exactech from TPG Capital where he served as an Operations Executive and was responsible for providing interim executive leadership and operational support to management teams and boards of directors for the firm’s portfolio companies. Bolukbasi’s roles with TPG Capital have included interim CFO and COO for Vice Media, Transplace, McAfee, Fleetpride and Adare Pharmaceuticals. Prior to this, he served as CFO for the GE Gas Engines and Engineering Division of GE Energy. Bolukbasi will succeed Jody Phillips, who has served as Exactech’s CFO for the past 27 years.

Gastro Care Partners [DENVER] (“GCP”) announced Eric Hayes as Chief Financial Officer. Hayes joined GCP in February 2020. Previously, he served as CFO of Urology Associates of Denver. Hayes has also spent time at several financial sponsors, including Backline Partners, KRG Capital Partners and Norwest Mezzanine Partners.

TransEnterix, Inc. [RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC] (NYSE American: TRXC) announced that Shameze Rampertab has been appointed as the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective August 24, 2020. Most recently, Rampertab served as interim Chief Executive Officer (December 2019 to June 2020), Chief Financial Officer (March 2016 to August 2020), and Corporate Secretary and a director (April 2016 to August 2020) at Zomedica Pharmaceuticals Corp. Before joining Zomedica, he served as CFO and Secretary (October 2014 to November 2015) at Profound Medical Corp. Prior to that, he was CFO and Vice President of Finance (October 2010 to October 2014) for Intellipharmaceutics International Inc.

Rob Eggers

StorCentric [SUNNYVALE, CA] announced Rob Eggers has been named StorCentric Chief Financial Officer. Prior to StorCentric, Eggers served in various senior financial management roles for 18 years at Brocade, including Vice President of Finance. Prior experience includes financial leadership roles with IBM and Samsung.

Roger Sawhney

Omega Therapeutics [CAMBRIDGE, MA] announced the appointment of Dr. Roger Sawhney as Chief Financial Officer. Most recently, Sawhney served at KKR & Co. as Director of its healthcare investment platform in the Americas. Earlier, he held the role of Senior Vice President and Head of Corporate Strategy for Novartis AG, as well as Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Business Development for Outcome Health. Sawhney has also served as Partner with both Bain and Company and the Boston Consulting Group.

ECS [FAIRFAX, VA] named Pamela Rothka to the role of chief financial officer. Rothka joins ECS from Octo Consulting, where she served as chief financial officer.

Jean Roberson

Inteliquet [DOVER, DE] announced that it has hired Jean Roberson as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Most recently, Roberson was CFO at 2e Creative. Before 2e Creative, Roberson was Chief Financial Officer and advisor to the CEOs of several software- and technology-based companies. From 1998 to 2019, she was CFO at several formative-stage companies. From 1991 to 1998, she worked at Purina Mills, Inc. She joined the company as Internal Auditor and progressed to Director of Cash Management, Assistant Treasurer, and finally Treasurer reporting to the CFO. She began her career at Ernst and Young in St. Louis.

Universal Gamers Amateur Association (UGAA) [NEW YORK] announced that Gerard F. Agoglia is joining as CFO. Agoglia has recently been managing director and founder of Agoglia, LLC.

Blueknight Energy Partners, L.P. [TULSA, OK] (NASDAQ: BKEP, BKEPP) announced Matthew R. Lewis as the new Chief Financial Officer. Lewis will begin his new role on September 8, 2020. Prior to joining Blueknight, Lewis served as Chief Financial Officer at Streamline Innovations, Inc. Prior to Streamline, Lewis was Director of Business Planning & Analysis at Andeavor Logistics. Prior to Andeavor, Lewis served in multiple roles of increasing responsibility at Mid-Con Energy Partners, LP, prior to being appointed Vice President & Chief Financial Officer in 2016.

Jim Francis

Jamboree Housing Corporation [IRVINE, CA] announced that Jim Francis has been hired as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Francis joined Union Bank in 1986 and co-founded its Community Development Finance division in 1995. He has served as a Managing Director for three different Union Bank divisions since 2010.

Ranpak Holdings Corp. [CONCORD TOWNSHIP, Ohio] (NYSE: PACK) announced the appointment of Bill Drew as its Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”). Drew has been serving as Interim CFO of Ranpak since May 2020 and has previously held other leadership roles in the organization, including Chief of Staff and Head of Business Development. Previously, Drew was Managing Director at One Madison Group, where he assisted in the acquisition of Ranpak by One Madison’s public company investment vehicle. Prior to One Madison, Drew served as Vice President, Investments of HRG Group, and as an investment analyst at Harbinger Capital Partners. Drew began his career as an investment banker at Deutsche Bank.

Terns Pharmaceuticals, Inc. [FOSTER CITY, CA] announced the appointment of Mark Vignola as Chief Financial Officer. Vignola was most recently the Chief Financial Officer of Applied Therapeutics. Prior to joining Applied Therapeutics, Vignola was Head of Corporate Development & Investor Relations at Intercept Pharmaceuticals. Prior to joining Intercept in 2015, he was a member of the biotechnology equity research team at Needham & Company.

Mission Mining Co [FAIRFAX, VA] (OTC: MISM) has appointed Amit Jain as CFO. Prior to joining Mission Mining Company, Jain was the Group CFO for DoIT Smart Hospitality. He has also worked in leadership position with organizations like Vodafone, CPA Global, Timex Watches and has also worked with two of the Big 4 Consulting firms namely Price Waterhouse Coopers and KPMG.

Florence Healthcare [ATLANTA] announced Cooper Anderson as chief financial officer. Before joining Florence, he was a CFO at Acuity. Prior to his work with Acuity, he acted as CFO for GreenHaven Group.

Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp. [NEW YORK] (NYSE: MCB), the holding company for Metropolitan Commercial Bank. announced that the Company has hired Greg Sigrist as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Sigrist replaces Anthony J. Fabiano who announced his retirement as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company and the Bank, effective September 4, 2020. Most recently, Sigrist was Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Columbia Banking Systems. Prior to his tenure at Columbia Banking System, Inc., Mr. Sigrist spent 12 years at Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A., where he was appointed Chief Financial Officer in 2014. Previously, he served for five years as Vice President, Corporate Accounting Policy/M&A Finance with Citigroup. Sigrist built the foundation of his career with Ernst & Young and McGladrey & Pullen.

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Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. [ESTERO, FL] (NYSE: HTZ) announced that Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jamere Jackson, has resigned to pursue a new opportunity. Mr. Jackson will remain with Hertz until September 11, 2020, to assist in the transition of his responsibilities. The Company also announced the promotion of R. Eric Esper to Executive Vice President of Finance, Chief Financial Officer. Esper has served as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of Hertz since November 2018. He previously served as Vice President and Controller of the Company beginning March 2018. From July 2010 to March 2018, Esper held a variety of financial leadership roles with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., most recently as Vice President, Brand Finance & Strategy, and Vice President and Controller. Prior to that, Esper was with PricewaterhouseCooper, LLC.

Tie Kim

Benetech [PALO ALTO, CA] announced the appointment of Tie Kim, to the position of Chief Financial Officer. Tie brings expertise from a career spanning over 25 years in venture capital, start-ups and financial management. Fifteen of those years were with Omidyar Network. Tie also held various managerial positions at Informatica in business development, investor relations, worldwide operations and finance.

Weyerhaeuser Company [SEATTLE] (NYSE: WY) announced that Russell Hagen, currently senior vice president and chief financial officer, will become senior vice president and chief development officer. Hagen will transition to his new role once his successor is identified.

FLEETCOR Technologies, Inc. [ATLANTA] (NYSE: FLT) announced that Charles Freund – executive vice president for strategy – has been named chief financial officer effective September 1, 2020. After 18 years with the Company, Eric Dey, the Company’s current chief financial officer, will retire but will remain on as a senior advisor at the Company through the end of the year to ensure a smooth transition of responsibilities. Freund joined FLEETCOR in 2000 as director of business development and was most recently executive vice president for strategy. During his tenure with the Company, Freund has also served as executive vice president of global sales, president of developing markets, and vice president of UK card issuing. Prior to joining FLEETCOR, Freund was a consultant at Sibson Consulting, a member of The Segal Group.

Mike Diamond

The Michaels Companies, Inc. [IRVING, Texas] (NASDAQ: MIK) announced that Michael Diamond has been appointed Executive Vice President-Chief Financial Officer, effective September 1, 2020. Most recently, Diamond served as Chief Financial Officer for Pizza Hut U.S. market. His background includes several leadership positions including Chief Financial Officer for Pizza Hut’s European market, Chief Growth Officer for Pizza Hut’s European and United Kingdom business and Director of Strategy for Pizza Hut International. Prior to joining Pizza Hut, Diamond served in roles at The Boston Consulting Group, Svoboda Capital Partners and Merrill Lynch & Co.

Nortech Systems Incorporated [MINNEAPOLIS] (NASDAQ: NSYS) announced that Connie Beck has tendered her resignation as Chief Financial Officer of the company effective August 28, 2020. In the interim, the company’s Corporate Controller, Alan Nordstrom, will serve also as the acting CFO.

STRATIS [PHILADELPHIA] announced that Liyan Shen has joined as the Chief Financial Officer.

Rob Ferrentino

iGPS Logistics [ORLANDO, FL] announced the appointment of Rob Ferrentino as Chief Financial Officer. Most recently he served as CFO at Q1, LLC. Ferrentino also spent eight years at American Road Group (ARG), serving as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer before assuming the role of President in 2016.

Liquidia Technologies, Inc. [RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC] (NASDAQ: LQDA) announced Steven Bariahtaris has been appointed interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He succeeds Richard Katz who has resigned from his role at Liquidia in order to pursue other opportunities. Prior to Liquidia, he spent nearly 24 years at Johnson & Johnson (J&J) serving in several executive roles with increasing responsibility. Most recently, Mr. Bariahtaris served as J&J’s Worldwide Vice President, Corporate Internal Audit, where he acted as the Chief Audit Executive. Mr. Bariahtaris served in several additional J&J leadership roles including CFO & Vice President of Finance for Janssen Americas where he provided financial leadership for the pharmaceuticals business and Vice President, Worldwide Finance and CFO for Ortho Clinical Diagnostics. Bariahtaris began his career with Proctor and Gamble (P&G) working initially in supply chain management roles before his transition to Corporate Finance.

Noodles & Company [BROOMFIELD, CO] (NASDAQ: NDLS) announced the resignation of Chief Financial Officer, Ken Kuick, to pursue other business interests.

Kenneth S. Cragun

DPW Holdings, Inc. [NEWPORT BEACH, CA] (NYSE American: DPW) announced that William B. Horne, who has served as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, has been appointed as President and that Kenneth S. Cragun, who has served as Company’s Chief Accounting Officer, has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer. Cragun joined the Company as Chief Accounting Officer in October 2018. Cragun is the Chief Financial Officer for Alzamend Neuro, Inc., a biotech company, on a part-time basis beginning in December 15, 2018. He served as a CFO Partner at Hardesty, LLC, a national executive services firm since October 2016. His assignments at Hardesty included serving as CFO of CorVel Corporation, and as CFO of RISA Tech, Inc. Cragun was also CFO of Local Corporation, from April 2009 to September 2016, and Modtech Holdings, Inc., from June 2006 to March 2009. Prior thereto, he had financial leadership roles with increasing responsibilities at MIVA, Inc., ImproveNet, Inc., NetCharge Inc., C-Cube Microsystems, Inc, and 3-Com Corporation. Cragun serves on the board of directors and Chairman of the Audit Committee of Verb Technology Company, Inc.

Exchange Bank [SANTA ROSA, CA] (OTC: EXSR) announced the retirement of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Greg Jahn as of December 31, 2020. Jahn’s post will be filled by Shari DeMaris who will join Exchange Bank as the new executive vice president and chief financial officer.

Battalion Oil Corporation [HOUSTON] (NYSEA: BATL) announced the appointment of Kevin Andrews as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of the Company, replacing Ragan Altizer, who plans to retire from the oil and gas industry. Andrews most recently served as Managing Director and Head of Energy Investment Banking at Imperial Capital, and previously at Wunderlich Securities, Pritchard Capital Partners and Morgan Keegan.  Prior to his career in investment banking, Andrews was CFO of Denali Incorporated and Financial Manager at both Moorco International and Envirotech, a Baker Hughes subsidiary.  Andrews began his career at Coopers & Lybrand.

Nathan Winters

Zebra Technologies Corporation [LINCOLNSHIRE, IL] (NASDAQ: ZBRA) announced that Nathan Winters has been named acting Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective Aug. 28, 2020. Olivier Leonetti, the current CFO, will depart effective Aug. 28, 2020 to take on a new role outside the company. Winters has been the company’s Vice President of Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis and Business Operations since 2018. Prior to Zebra, Winters served in financial roles for GE for more than 16 years where he held multiple CFO positions, most recently serving as CFO of GE Healthcare Global Supply Chain.

SPAR Group, Inc. [WHITE PLAINS, NY] (NASDAQ: SGRP) announced that Fay DeVriese will join the company as chief financial officer (CFO). DeVriese will succeed Jim Segreto, who is retiring following a successful 23-year career at SPAR Group.  Most recently DeVriese served as Chief Financial Officer at Letica Corporation and has served in financial leadership roles at DSM Engineering Plastics, Eaton Corporation, Continental Automotive Systems and Motorola.

Tempo Automation [SAN FRANCISCO] announced that Ryan Benton has joined the management team as its Chief Financial Officer. Most recently, Benton served as CFO and Executive Board Member of Revasum, Inc. Previously, Benton’s experience also includes a five-year tenure at Exar Corporation, where he served as CFO, before becoming CEO and Executive Board Member. Benton also currently serves as an independent board member and chairs the Audit Committees for both Pivotal Systems (ASX: PVS) and Ace Convergence Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: ACEVU).

FranConnect [HERNDON, VA] announced the appointment of Andrew Volkmann as its Chief Financial Officer. Volkmann’s experience includes serving as CFO of MinuteKEY. Earlier in his career, Volkmann was a founding management team member and vice president of finance and administration at Tellme Networks, Inc., which in 2007 was acquired by Microsoft. Volkmann also held several roles in finance at Netscape Communications Corporation and served as the brand’s senior director of finance leading up to Netscape’s acquisition by AOL in 1999.

Goldie Gupta

Ovation Fertility [LOS ANGELES] hired Goldie Gupta as chief financial officer. Gupta joined Ovation after serving as chief financial officer of Nashville-based Marquee Dental Partners. Earlier in her career, she served as vice president – FP&A for R1-RCM Inc. She began her finance career in India, where she was a partner in a public accounting firm.

Kronos Bio, Inc. [SAN MATEO, CA & CAMBRIDGE, MA] announced the appointment of Yasir Al-Wakeel as the company’s Chief Financial Officer and Head of Corporate Development. Dr. Al-Wakeel began his career as a practicing physician, holding both clinical and academic medical posts in the United Kingdom before his roles in finance and early-stage biotechnology. Prior to Kronos, Al-Wakeel was Chief Financial and Strategy Officer at Neon Therapeutics. Prior to that, he was Chief Financial Officer and Head of Corporate Development at Merrimack Pharmaceuticals. Before joining Merrimack, Al-Wakeel served in senior roles in equity research and corporate finance at Credit Suisse focused on the biotechnology sector.

Melissa Pursley

WolfePak Software [ABILIENE, TX] announced that Melissa Pursley has joined the company as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Pursley recently served as Vice President of Finance at Progyny. Before Progyny, Pursley held financial leadership roles at TravelClick, Dun & Bradstreet, and LexisNexis.

Alveo Technologies [ALAMEDA, CA] announced it has appointed Julianne Averill as Chief Financial Officer. Most recently, she served as Vice President of Finance for BlackThorn Therapeutics. Averill has held leadership roles at Manifest MedEx and Starwood Waypoint Residential Trust. She also served as an audit manager at Deloitte.

Ben Murray

Mobile Solutions [CENTENNIAL, CO] welcomed Ben Murray as Chief Financial Officer.

Treehouse [SEATTLE] announce that Ahmed Bur has been named the Chief Financial Officer. Bur most recently served as the CEO and CFO at Red Wagon Village. Before that, he was the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis at American College of Cardiology. He’s also worked for Sprint, Marriott International and HP in other finance roles.

Centinel Spine, LLC [WEST CHESTER, PA] announced Varun Gandhi as Chief Financial Officer. Gandhi succeeds Jeff Stello of Charlestown Capital Partners, who had served as interim CFO since late 2019. Gandhi was most recently Senior Vice President of Corporate Finance and Strategic Planning and General Manager, International at Centinel Spine, and has been a member of the company’s senior leadership since 2014. Prior to joining Centinel Spine, Gandhi served as Vice President of Strategic Planning & Corporate Finance at Small Bone Innovations. He also had worked in Corporate Finance with Viscogliosi Brothers.

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) [RESTON, VA] (NYSE: SAIC) announced the retirement of Chief Financial Officer Charles A. Mathis. Mathis will remain with the company through fiscal year 2021, ending January 29, 2021, to ensure a smooth transition. Mathis joined the company in November 2016 as executive vice president and CFO.

USA Technologies, Inc. [MALVERN, PA] (OTC: USAT) announced that R. Wayne Jackson has joined the company as chief financial officer. He joins USA Technologies after serving four years as the Chief Financial Officer of Secureworks Corp. Previously, Jackson was a partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP (“PwC”). Prior to that, he was Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President of Concert Communications Services (“Concert”), a global joint venture created by AT&T Inc. and British Telecommunications plc. USAT’s Interim CFO, Eugene C. Cavanaugh will continue to work with the Company as a consultant and assist through the transition.

Coherent, Inc. [SANTA CLARA, CA] (NASDAQ: COHR) announced that Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Kevin Palatnik will retire from the company no later than February 28, 2021.

Laura Coffey

The Vitamin Shoppe [SECAUCUS, NJ] announced it has appointed Laura Coffey as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer. During a 23-year career at Pier 1 Imports, Inc. Coffey held a series of positions of increasing responsibility, including EVP, Interim CFO; EVP, E-Commerce and Business Development; EVP, Merchandise Planning and Allocations; and SVP, Finance, serving as the company’s principal accounting officer. Coffey currently serves as Audit Committee Chair of the Community National Bank & Trust of Texas.

Sanifit [PALMA, Spain & SAN DIEGO] announced the appointment of Adam Levy as Chief Financial Officer. Levy was most recently with Brickell Biotech where he served as Chief Business Officer. From 2016 to 2019, he was the Chief Business Officer at miRagen Therapeutics. Between 2000 and 2016, Mr. Levy held multiple investment banking positions at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Jefferies Group and Wedbush Securities.

Reali [SAN MATEO, CA] announced Michael Fu, Vice President of Finance, has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining Reali, Michael was Vice President of Corporate FP&A at Reali’s sister company, Veev. Before Veev, Michael spent 5 years for a venture debt provider, 5 years for venture backed start-ups in China and 7 years in real estate investment banking.

Fate Therapeutics, Inc. [SAN DIEGO] (NASDAQ: FATE) announced that Edward Dulac has been appointed Chief Financial Officer. Dulac comes to the Company from Celgene Corporation, where he most recently served as Vice President, Business Development & Strategy. Prior to Celgene, Dulac worked as a biopharmaceutical equity research analyst at Barclays Capital and Lehman Brothers and in corporate finance at Pfizer.

XRHealth [BOSTON] announced Deepa Javeri has been named Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining XRHealth, she served as the Chief Financial Officer at FRANK. Earlier in her career, Javeri spent fifteen years as a capital markets investor most recently at Bank of America Merrill Lynch.

Interlink Electronics, Inc. [IRVINE, CA] (OTC: LINK) announced that CEO Steven N. Bronson has assumed the role of acting CFO with the recent departure of former CFO Ray Li.

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AutoZone, Inc. [MEMPHIS, TN] (NYSE: AZO) announced that Bill Giles, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Finance, Information Technology and Store Development will retire at the end of December 2020 Jamere Jackson will join the Company as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer-Elect, Finance. Jamere will come to AutoZone from Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (Hertz) where he was most recently Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.  Before joining Hertz, Jamere served as Chief Financial Officer of Nielsen Holdings.  Prior to joining Nielsen Holdings, he was Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of a division of General Electric Oil and Gas.

Bill Zamagni

CAF America (Charities Aid Foundation of America) [Washington, D.C.] announced retired U.S. Marine Corps Colonel William E. “Bill” Zamagni, Jr. as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for CAF America and CAF Canada. Prior to joining CAF America, Bill served as the CFO, Treasurer, and Vice President of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society. In his last military assignment, he managed an investment portfolio of over 300 science and technology projects for the Office of Naval Research.

Superior Industries International, Inc. [SOUTHFIELD, MI] (NYSE: SUP) announced the appointment of C. Timothy Trenary as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective September 8, 2020. Additionally, Troy Ford, who assumed the role of Interim Chief Financial Officer in early August 2020, will resume his position as Vice President of Corporate Finance at that time. Prior to joining Superior, Trenary was Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. from 2013 to 2020. Previously, Trenary had served in several Chief Financial Officer roles, including ProBuild Holdings, LLC, EMCON Technologies Holdings Limited, and DURA Automotive Systems, Inc.

Casa Systems, Inc. [ANDOVER, MA] (NASDAQ: CASA) announced the appointment of Scott Bruckner as Chief Financial Officer. Recently, Bruckner acted as Interim CFO and was SVP Strategy & Corporate Development.

Jamie Beggs

Avient Corporation [CLEVELAND] (NYSE: AVNT) announced that Jamie A. Beggs has joined the company as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer.  She replaces Bradley C. Richardson who has decided to retire later this year. Beggs most recently served as Chief Financial Officer of Hunt Consolidated, Inc. Prior to Hunt Consolidated, Beggs worked for 10 years at Celanese Corporation, where she served in a variety of leadership positions, most recently as Corporate Vice President and Treasurer, and earlier as Chief Financial Officer of the Materials Solutions business.  She began her career at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.

GCM Grosvenor [CHICAGO] announced that Pamela Bentley will join the firm as Managing Director of Finance in October and assume the role of Chief Financial Officer effective January 1, 2021. Bentley joins GCM Grosvenor after 15 years with The Carlyle Group, where in her most recent role she served as the Chief Accounting Officer and Managing Director. She previously held senior finance roles at Transaction Network Services, Inc. and prior to that worked for Arthur Andersen.

AllianceBernstein L.P. (“AB”) [NEW YORK] and AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. (“AB Holding”) (NYSE: AB) announced that Ali Dibadj, in addition to his current role as Head of Strategy at AB, will assume the title of Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”). This change will take effect February 2021. Dibadj joined AB in 2006 as a senior research analyst for Bernstein Research. In 2019, he co-led AB’s Strategy Committee to help senior management chart the strategic vision and course of action for the firm. Dibadj was appointed Head of Finance and Strategy in March 2020. Dibadj will succeed John Weisenseel, current CFO, who will retire from the firm in September 2021. Weisenseel will remain as CFO through February 2021 and then transition into a senior advisor role until his September 2021 retirement.

Jagtar Narula

3D Systems [ROCK HILL, SC] (NYSE: DDD) announced that Jagtar Narula will join the company as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective September 14. Currently, he is SVP Corporate Strategy and Business Development for Blackbaud Corporation.  Prior to that, Mr. Narula had finance leadership positions of increasing responsibility at Xerox, GE and with private equity.

Clearcover [CHICAGO] announced the hire of Norman Smagley as Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining Clearcover, Smagley served as the Chief Financial Officer at Esono. Previously he was the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Gogo LLC. Prior to that, Smagley served for eight years as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Rand McNally.

Casper Sleep Inc. [NEW YORK] (NYSE: CSPR) announced that it has appointed Michael Monahan as Chief Financial Officer. Casper also announced that its Interim Chief Financial Officer Stuart Brown has resigned but will continue to support the Company as a consultant during the transition period. Most recently, Monahan served as CFO of HEXO Corp., and prior to that he was CFO of Nutrisystem, Inc. Michael also previously served as CFO of PetroChoice Holdings, Inc.

John Collins

Navy Federal Credit Union [VIENNA, VA] announced the hiring of John Collins as Chief Financial Officer. He joins Navy Federal after a 20-year career with Capital One. Before joining Navy Federal, Collins has led organizations in many key financial areas, including: CFO for a Line of Business, Assistant Corporate Controller, Controller for acquired Bank, Chief of Staff to the CFO, Finance Chief Risk Officer and Capital Markets Executive, and he led two of Capital One’s bank acquisitions and integrations.

Peoples Bancorp Inc. [MARIETTA, OH] (NASDAQ: PEBO) announced that John C. Rogers plans to retire as Peoples’ Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, effective September 30, 2020. Rogers will also retire from his position as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Peoples’ banking subsidiary, Peoples Bank.  He has held these positions since joining the company in 2015. Peoples further announced that, pursuant to its succession plan, it promoted Katie Bailey to the position of Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Peoples and Peoples Bank, in each case effective October 1, 2020.  Bailey has most recently served as Director of Finance for Peoples and as Senior Vice President, Director of Finance, for Peoples Bank, since January 2019.  She has been with Peoples Bank since May 2011. Bailey joined Peoples from PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP in May 2011 as SEC Reporting Manager, a position she held until June 2012 when she was promoted by Peoples to Vice President, Controller.  She was further promoted to Senior Vice President, Controller in October 2015, and to Senior Vice President, Director of Finance, in January 2019.

Organogenesis Holdings Inc. [CANTON, MA] (NASDAQ: ORGO) announced the resignation of Chief Financial Officer Timothy M. Cunningham. Henry Hagopian, the Company’s Vice President of Finance and Treasurer has assumed the role of interim Chief Financial Officer in addition to his current responsibilities. Hagopian previously served as the Company’s Assistant Vice President and Treasurer since January 2017 and prior to that served as the Company’s Corporate Controller from October 2007 through December 2016. Prior to joining the Company, Hagopian served as Assistant Controller and Treasury Manager of CIRCOR International, Inc. from 2005 to 2007 and as Assistant Controller of Stratus Technologies from 2003 to 2005. Prior to joining Stratus, Hagopian held positions of increasing responsibility with Lucent Technologies finance organization, including the restructuring and spin-out from AT&T.

Dai Shi

ICMA-RC [WASHINGTON, DC] announced that Dai Shi joined the company as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Shi joins ICMA-RC from Equitable Holdings, where she served as Chief Finance Officer-Group Retirement Business. Prior to her time there, she held leadership positions at AXA Asia, Prudential Asia and CITI Group.

Gryphon Technologies Inc. [WASHINGTON] announced the appointment of Joe Donohue as Chief Financial Officer. Prior to Gryphon, he served as CFO for DLT Solutions and Agilex Technologies.

Crusoe Energy Systems Inc. [DENVER] announced that Matthew DeNezza joined as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining Crusoe, DeNezza served as the CFO of Meritage Midstream. Previous to his leadership role at Meritage, DeNezza was the CFO of Eclipse Resources.

Ittella International [PARAMOUNT, CA] announced it has appointed Charles (“Chuck”) F. Cargile as Chief Financial Officer. The Company’s current Chief Financial Officer, Stephanie Dieckmann, will remain with the Company as Chief Operating Officer. Cargile most recently served as Chief Executive Officer of Sunworks since March 2017. Prior to joining Sunworks, Cargile served as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Newport Corporation from October 2000 until April 2016, when Newport was acquired by MKS Instruments. From November 1998 to October 2000, Cargile had several roles at York International Corporation including Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer and Vice President, Finance and Corporate Development. Cargile started his career at Coopers & Lybrand and Borg Warner Industrial Products, which later became Flowserve Corporation. Cargile currently serves on the Board of Directors of Sunworks and Photon Control.

Alpana Wegner

Benefitfocus, Inc. [CHARLESTON, SC] (NASDAQ: BNFT) announced that Stephen Swad, the company’s chief financial officer, has been named president and chief executive officer. Benefitfocus also announced the appointment of Alpana Wegner as CFO. Wegner served as Vice President, Corporate Controller of Benefitfocus since December 2017, having first joined the company in April 2017 in the carrier business unit as general manager. Previously, Wegner worked for Blackbaud beginning in October 2008. She served first as director of SEC reporting, then interim Corporate Controller, followed by VP roles as the CFO of the enterprise customer business unit, and in sales operations. From May 2001 to August 2004, Wegner served as the director of external reporting and compliance at Allied Waste Industries, Inc. She also served in the assurance and business advisory segment of Arthur Andersen LLP.

Payroc [TINLEY PARK, IL] announced the appointment of Kevin Hodges as Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining Payroc, Hodges served as a member of the executive team at EVO Payments where he served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Before joining EVO, Hodges held various senior leadership positions at Global Payments Inc.

Independent Bank Corporation [GRAND RAPIDS, MI] (NASDAQ: IBCP), the holding company of Independent Bank, announced that Gavin A. Mohr has been hired as the organization’s new Chief Financial Officer, commencing September 14, 2020.  Previously, IBCP announced on June 23, 2020, that Robert Shuster, the current Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Corporation and the Bank, had returned on an interim basis following his previous retirement on January 31, 2020. Since April 2016, Mohr has served as the Chief Financial Officer of STAR Financial Bank (“STAR”). He joined STAR in September 2014 as Treasurer. Prior to joining STAR, Mohr served as Treasurer of Yadkin Bank and Trust and began his career in 2007 with Tower Financial Corporation.

Macquarie Infrastructure Corporation [NEW YORK] (NYSE: MIC) announced that Nick O’Neil has been seconded by the Company’s manager, Macquarie Infrastructure Management (USA), to serve as chief financial officer of MIC effective September 1, 2020. O’Neil succeeds Liam Stewart who has served as chief financial officer of MIC since June 2015. O’Neil joined Macquarie in 2007 and serves as a senior managing director. Before joining Macquarie, O’Neil was employed by KPMG Australia.

MEDNAX, Inc. [FORT LAUDERDALE, FL] (NYSE: MD) announced that C. Marc Richards has been appointed as Executive Vice President. The Company anticipates that Richards will assume the additional role of Chief Financial Officer in October 2020, succeeding Stephen D. Farber, who has announced his plan to depart the Company to pursue other leadership opportunities. Most recently, Richards served as Chief Financial Officer of Quality Care Properties (QCP). Prior to QCP, Richards served first as Chief Financial Officer and then as Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer at Washington Prime Group Inc. He also previously served in executive and finance roles at Sunrise Senior Living, LLC, JE Robert Companies, JER Investors Trust, Republic Property Trust, and The Mills Corporation.

Bionano Genomics, Inc. [SAN DIEGO] (NASDAQ: BNGO) announced that Christopher Stewart joined Bionano as its Chief Financial Officer. Chris joins Bionano most recently from Tesla, where he served as Head of the Maxwell Ultracapacitors business unit after Maxwell Technology was acquired by Tesla. Prior to this acquisition, he served as Vice President of Finance & Information Technology at Maxwell Technologies. Prior to Maxwell Technologies, he served as Vice President, Finance at Entropic Communications, and as Chief Financial Officer of V-ENABLE (now xAD).

IEH Corporation [BROOKLYN, NY] (OTCQX: IEHC) announced that William H. Craig will become the Company’s new Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. He will replace Robert Knoth, who is officially retiring. Craig’s appointment will become effective on the next business day following the Company filing its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and upon Knoth’s official retirement date.

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DocuSign [SAN FRANCISCO] (NASDAQ: DOCU) promoted chief financial officer Michael Sheridan to President of International and announced board member and audit committee chair Cynthia Gaylor as the new CFO. Gaylor, who joined the board almost two years ago, most recently was the CFO of Pivotal Software.  Gaylor previously led corporate development at Twitter, and prior to that was a managing director in Morgan Stanley’s technology group.

Michelle McComb

Bluecore [NEW YORK] announced Michelle McComb as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). McComb joins Bluecore after serving as CFO of Bloomberg’s Financial Products division. McComb additionally served as CFO of Pymetrics and VTS. She started her career at Ernst & Young.

McAfee [SANTA CLARA, CA] announced the appointment of Venkat Bhamidipati as executive vice president and chief financial officer. Bhamidipati joins McAfee from Providence, where he was executive vice president and chief financial officer. Prior to Providence, Bhamidipati spent 13 years at Microsoft, where he held several executive positions, including CFO of the Worldwide Enterprise Group, CFO of the Worldwide Operations and Technology Group and Managing Director for Business Development and Growth Strategy.

aptihealth [BOSTON and NEW YORK] announced the appointment of Dale Dutile as Chief Financial Officer. Dutile most recently served as Managing Director of The Boston Company Asset Management, where he was Portfolio Manager on the US Opportunistic Value Team. Before that, Dutile served as Senior Vice President at MFS Investment Management in Boston.

John Agostino

DaySmart Software [ANN ARBOR, MI] announced the appointment of John Agostino as its chief financial officer (CFO). Agostino joins DaySmart from ABILITY Network, Inc. Previously, Agostino was a director in PwC’s deal practice. Earlier in his career, he served within Deloitte’s auditing practice.

Matillion [DENVER and MANCHESTER, ENGLAND] announced Kenneth Paqvalen joined the company as chief financial officer (CFO). Paqvalen joins Matilllion from MariaDB. Prior to MariaDB, Paqvalen held various positions of increasing responsibility in management and finance for more than a decade at Nokia.

Genesys [SAN FRANCISCO] announced Brian Swartz as its new chief financial officer (CFO). Swartz comes to Genesys from Cornerstone OnDemand, where he was CFO since 2016. Prior to Cornerstone, Swartz served as CFO for zulily. Previously, he was CFO at Apollo Education Group and held other executive roles earlier in his career.

Michael Monarchi

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc. [ST. LOUIS] the organization welcomes Michael Monarchi as Chief Financial Officer. Monarchi joins Barry-Wehmiller from Eaton, where he was Vice President of Finance of the hydraulics division. Prior to Eaton, Monarchi worked for General Electric for more than 20 years.

SJI [FOLSOM, NJ] (NYSE: SJI) announced that Steven R. Cocchi has been appointed Chief Financial Officer for the organization. Cocchi has served as interim Chief Financial Officer since July 1. Cocchi joined SJI in 2009.

David Bourdon

Magellan Health, Inc. [PHOENIX] (NASDAQ: MGLN) announced it has appointed David Bourdon as chief financial officer. Bourdon will be succeeding Jon Rubin as CFO. Bourdon’s prior career at Cigna spans more than 21 years including 14 years as CFO of its various businesses. Prior to joining Magellan Health, Bourdon served as CFO of Cigna’s Integrated Medical, Life & Disability, and International Markets businesses.

The Fresh Market, Inc. [GREENSBORO, NC] announced that it has appointed Jim Heaney as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), replacing Oded Shein, who has resigned as CFO. Most recently, Heaney has served as Chief Financial Officer for Carnival Cruise Line for the last 5 years.  Prior to that Heaney spent 3 years as CFO for Sea World Entertainment.  Before that Heaney spent 17 years at Disney where he played a key leadership role in launching and growing Disney’s cruise business.

Jetty [NEW YORK] announced the appointment of Sam Bonning as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer. Bonning joins Jetty from Arcesium, where she held the role of Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director. Prior to Arcesium, Bonning worked at The Boston Consulting Group as a Principal in the Financial Services and Insurance practices.

Prasant Gondipalli

Cision [CHICAGO] announced that Prasant Gondipalli is now serving as Cision’s Chief Financial Officer. Gondipalli joins Cision from Platinum Equity’s Portfolio Operations group, where he served as Interim CFO of LifeScan, and as Senior Vice President of Transformation at Key Energy Services. Prior to joining Platinum, he was the Vice President, Corporate Controller/Treasurer/Business Transformation at BlueLine Rental. Before moving to corporate, Prasant worked in Alvarez & Marsal’s restructuring practice.

Algo [TROY, MI] announced the appointment of Jonathan Murray as Chief Financial Officer. Murray was most recently at Draper Triangle, a venture capital firm for which he opened a Michigan office, and Pixel Velocity, a portfolio company where he stepped in as interim CEO. He serves on the boards of Autobooks and OnShift.

World Education Services (WES) [NEW YORK] announced the appointment of Astrid Vermeer as its new chief financial officer (CFO). Vermeer most recently served as CFO at the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES). She also held senior financial leadership roles with the American Red Cross, World Wildlife Fund, and Abt Associates.

Jeff Wallace

USAA [SAN ANTONIO] named Jeff Wallace as its Chief Financial Officer. Wallace comes to USAA from Bank of America, where he most recently served as the Chief Financial Officer of the Consumer Banking and Global Wealth and Investment Management business, Wallace succeeds Laura Bishop, who announced her retirement in February 2020 after more than 19 years of service to USAA and its members.

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. [NOVATO, CA] (NASDAQ: RARE) announced that it has appointed Mardi C. Dier as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective November 2, 2020. Ultragenyx had previously announced the planned transition of CFO Shalini Sharp. Sharp will remain as CFO until Ms. Dier starts in November and will consult for the company for six months after. Dier joins Ultragenyx from Portola Pharmaceuticals, where she served as Chief Financial Officer from 2006 to 2018 when her role was expanded to include Chief Business Officer from 2018 through its acquisition by Alexion Pharmaceuticals in 2020. Prior to Portola, she served as Vice President of Investor Relations at Chiron Corporation from 2003 to 2006. Earlier in her career she worked as an investment banker at Prudential Securities, and prior to that was in the audit department of KPMG Peat Marwick. Dier serves on the Board of Directors of Adamas Pharmaceuticals, ORIC Pharmaceuticals, and Prelude Therapeutics.

Biom’up [SAINT-PRIEST, France & NEW YORK] announced the appointment of Stéphanie Boileau-Canu as Chief Financial Officer. Boileau-Canu served for more than two decades in a diverse array of executive finance positions, including with SEB Group and several privately held companies.

Voluntis [CAMBRIDGE, Mass. & PARIS] (Paris: VTX) announced the appointment of Guillaume Floch as Chief Financial Officer, following the departure of Matthieu Plessis. Floch held the position of Chief Financial Officer of Hybrigenics for more than 10 years, after having been Administrative and Financial Manager at Zeneus Pharma.

Common Securitization Solutions (CSS) [BETHESDA, MD] announced that Juanita Russell has joined the firm as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Russell brings more than 25 years of experience to CSS including 21 years at MERSCORP Holdings, Inc. where she rose through the ranks serving as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from 2011-2018.

Flagship Credit Acceptance LLC [CHADDS FORD, PA] announced the appointment of Rob Crowl as Chief Financial Officer. Crowl joins Flagship from PHH Corporation. Most recently, Crowl held the title of president and chief executive officer, following more than five years of serving as the chief financial officer. Prior to joining PHH, Crowl served as CFO of Sun National Bank. Additionally, Crowl spent 12 years at National City Bank in Cleveland, Ohio, and served in a variety of leadership roles during his tenure, including COO of National City Mortgage, Corporate Comptroller, and Asset/Liability and Securitization Manager. He began his career with Crestar Bank in Richmond, Virginia, where he spent 12 years in several senior positions in the organization.

Strategic Capital Fund Management [COSTA MESA, CA] hired Scott Corkery as Chief Financial Officer. Before joining Strategic Capital Fund Management, Scott was a Managing Director and Head of Private Equity and Real Estate Accounting for Sculptor Capital. Prior to joining Sculptor, Scott was an Assistant Controller at York Capital Management. He was also a VP/Assistant Manager on the GSAS Toronto team at Goldman Sachs.

Avant Natural Resources, LLC [DENVER] announced the promotion of Pete Williams to the position of Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Williams has served as Vice President of Corporate Strategy since joining the Company in early 2020. Prior to Avant, Williams was an investment banker at Petrie Partners.

Air Tractor, Inc. [OLNEY, TX] announced the appointment of Jeremy Prather as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Prather served as CFO at ThyssenKrupp Americas Business Unit’s Manufacturing and R&D divisions which included Brazil. He also served as CFO at Binswanger Glass. Prather will replace retiring Vice President of Finance David Ickert.

Stephen Mullennix

ProSciento, Inc. [SAN DIEGO] announced the appointment of Stephen Mullennix to the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Mullennix was most recently with UroGen Pharma, Ltd., where he served as Chief Operating Officer and, prior to that, Chief Financial Officer. Before his executive leadership role at UroGen, Mullennix was Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President of Operations at SolarReserve, LLC. Prior to SolarReserve, he served as a Managing Director at US Renewables Group.

Alveo Technologies [Alameda, CA] announced the hire of Julianne Averill as Chief Financial Officer. Averill most recently served as Vice President of Finance at BlackThorn Therapeutics. She previously held leadership roles at Manifest MedEx and Starwood Waypoint Residential Trust, and served as an audit manager at Deloitte.

International Money Express, Inc. (Intermex) [MIAMI] (NASDAQ: IMXI) announced that Tony Lauro has informed the company of his intention to step down as Chief Financial Officer of Intermex in order to accept an offer to become Chief Financial Officer of BlockFi, Inc. Lauro has committed to remain with the Company until November 13, 2020.

Brian S. Hertzman

American Financial Group, Inc. [CINCINNATI] (NYSE: AFG) announced the promotion of Brian S. Hertzman to Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Hertzman joined AFG in 1991 and has held positions of increasing responsibility within the Company’s finance and accounting areas during his nearly 30-year tenure. He previously served as Vice President and Controller of AFG. In June 2020, Mr. Hertzman was named interim principal financial and accounting officer.

UNITY Biotechnology [SAN FRANCISCO] (NASDAQ: UBX) announced the appointment of Lynne Sullivan to the permanent role of chief financial officer. Sullivan worked at Biogen for over 10 years, serving as senior vice president of finance with global responsibility for corporate finance, financial planning and analysis and corporate tax. Sullivan is a member of the board of directors of four publicly traded biopharmaceutical companies, Inozyme Pharma, Solid Biosciences, resTORbio and BiomX, and most recently served as the chief financial officer for Compass Therapeutics.

Capital Square [RICHMOND, VA] announced that the firm has appointed Austin Griffin as chief financial officer. Prior to joining Capital Square, Griffin served as chief financial officer at The Caton Companies. Previously, Griffin served as chief financial officer at Tzadik Management, and also served as chief financial officer at F9 Investments, LLC. Additionally, Griffin served as chief executive officer at 123 Global, the real estate and development company for Learning Care Group and La Petite, Inc.

Lockton [KANSAS CITY, MO] announced the appointment of Troy Cook as Chief Financial Officer. Most recently, Cook served for over 20 years as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at NPC International before retiring in 2018.

Revint [ATLANTA] announced that Jennifer Williams has joined the company as Chief Financial Officer. Williams has over her 20+ year career of financial leadership with various data analytics and technology-enabled services businesses.

Biomerica Inc. [IRVINE, CA] (NASDAQ: BMRA) announced the retirement of Janet Moore, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer. Biomerica also announced the appointment of Steve Sloan as the Company’s new CF. Sloan’s background and experience includes thirteen years at General Electric with roles in internal audit, corporate finance and manufacturing finance. Most recently, Mr. Sloan spent ten years with medical device maker, Medtronic. At Medtronic, Mr. Sloan worked in four divisions, most recently serving as a divisional finance director.

Voyager Digital Ltd. [NEW YORK] (CSE: VYGR, OTCQB: VYGVF) announced the hiring of Evan Psaropoulos as Chief Financial Officer. Psaropoulos started his career in public accounting as a CPA at PwC and later transitioned to investment banking in the Technology, Media and Telecom Group at Credit Suisse. Psaropoulos has also held senior finance leadership positions on the private company side, most recently as the CFO at Global Debt Registry.

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. [BETHESDA, MD] (NYSE: HST) announced that Sourav Ghosh has been appointed as executive vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer. Brian Macnamara, who has led the Company’s finance organization since December 2019, will continue in his role as Host’s senior vice president and corporate controller. Ghosh joined Host in 2009 and has led the Company’s operations strategy and analytics, as well as innovations and strategic initiatives for the Company’s various departments and investment platforms. In addition, Ghosh has also led the Information Technology department at Host. Prior to joining Host, Ghosh held numerous positions at Starwood Hotels & Resorts including senior director of Real Estate Investments and director of Acquisitions & Development where he was responsible for sourcing, structuring and negotiating acquisitions and development deals. Ghosh currently serves as a Board of Directors member for the U.S. Travel Association as well as Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry.

Oculis S.A. [LAUSANNE, Switzerland & BOSTON] appointed Sylvia Cheung as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Cheung will be based in the newly established Oculis U.S. entity and succeeds Páll Ragnar Jóhannesson who becomes Oculis Chief Strategy Officer. Cheung joins Oculis from Anika Therapeutics, Inc. where she was CFO since 2013. Prior to her role as CFO, Ms. Cheung was Vice President of Strategic Processes at Anika and General Manager of Anika Therapeutics S.r.l. She joined Anika as Controller in 2005. Prior to Anika, Cheung held a series of financial management positions of increasing responsibility at Transkaryotic Therapies, Inc., which was acquired by Shire Pharmaceuticals in 2005. Cheung began her career in the technology audit practice at PricewaterhouseCoopers.

LICT Corporation [RYE, NY] (OTC Pink: LICT) announced that Robert E. Dolan has agreed to re-join the Company in an active consulting role overseeing the operations and financial teams while the company searches for a Chief Operating Officer. Dolan has served the Company for 29 years in various capacities, including, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President. Dolan will continue to serve on the Company’s Board of Directors. The Company announced that Daniel E. Hopkins has resigned and will be leaving the Company effective October 2020. Mr. Hopkins has been serving the Company as President and Chief Financial Officer since November of 2019.

Criteo S.A. [NEW YORK] (NASDAQ: CRTO) announced the appointment of Sarah Glickman as Chief Financial Officer. She will replace Dave Anderson, who served as interim Chief Financial Officer for four months. Glickman most recently served as Acting Chief Financial Officer for 20 months at XPO Logistics, where she previously served as Senior Vice President, Corporate Finance and Transformation. Before that, she held operational Chief Financial Officer roles at Novartis and Honeywell International and served in various executive roles in shared services and operations, internal audit, transformation and controllership at both Honeywell International, where she spent 11 years, and Bristol-Myers Squibb. She started her career at PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Unifrax [TONAWANDA, NY] announced that Scott Horrigan has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer of Unifrax. Horrigan joined Unifrax as Finance Director for the Thermal Management Segment in 2015, was promoted to Senior Director of Financial Planning and Analysis in 2016, and was named Vice President of FP&A and Treasury in 2018. Prior to joining Unifrax, he held finance roles of increasing responsibility at ITT and Greatbatch Medical.

Harbor Custom Development, Inc. [Gig Harbor, WA] (NASDAQ: HCDI) announced the hiring of Lynda Meadows, as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining Harbor, Meadows held many positions including Vice President, Senior Vice President, Controller, Treasurer, and Internal Audit Assistant Director for multiple divisions and subsidiaries of Weyerhaeuser. From 2012 through 2015, Meadows became the Vice President and Controller at Quadrant Homes when Weyerhaeuser sold its real estate assets to the TRIPoint Group in 2014.  In 2016, Builders Capital recruited Meadows to become their Chief Financial Officer.

Constellis [Herndon, VA] announced that Richard Hozik has joined as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining Constellis, Hozik held numerous positions including as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Executive Officer to a number of both publicly traded and privately held government contractors. He has also served as CFO and CEO of a global firm with operations throughout North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. Current Constellis CFO, Gordon Foster, is leaving the company effective September 30, 2020.

Jonathan DeCarlo

Emmes [ROCKVILLE, MD] announced that Jonathan DeCarlo has been promoted to chief financial officer.  DeCarlo, who has served as vice president and controller, is replacing Brian Hochheimer, who is retiring after 15 years at Emmes. In 2009, DeCarlo  became assistant controller at International Resources Group, and three years later, joined Emmes as its controller.  In January 2019, he was named a corporate vice president, leading a team of 20 employees.

MSC Industrial Supply Co. [MELVILLE, NY and DAVIDSON, NC] (NYSE: MSM) announced that it has named Kristen Actis-Grande to the role of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Actis-Grande joins MSC following a 17-year tenure with Ingersoll Rand. She most recently served as Vice President of Investor Relations and Financial Planning and Analysis. Actis-Grande previously served as Vice President of Finance for the company’s Compression Technologies and Services business. Prior to that role, she served as Vice President of Finance for Residential HVAC and Supply. Actis-Grande previously held a variety of progressively responsible finance leadership roles across the organization.

EZCORP, Inc. [Rollingwood, TX] announced that Timothy K. Jugmans has been appointed Interim Chief Financial Officer (principal financial officer). Jugmans has been serving as the Company’s Vice President, Treasury and M&A since December 2016, having served as a consultant to the Company performing similar duties since March 2015. From January 2015 to December 2016, Jugmans was a principal of Selene Partners Inc. Jugmans served as the Chief Financial Officer of Morgan Schiff & Co., Inc. from April 2013 to December 2014, and was Chief Financial Officer of ShippingEasy, Inc. from July 2011 to April 2013. From April 2005 to June 2012, Jugmans was a Corporate Advisor at Lexicon Partners Pty Limited. He served in various analyst and senior analyst positions at boutique investment banks for seven years prior to that.  Jugmans succeeds Jason A. Kulas, who joined the Company as President and Chief Financial Officer in February 2020 and was promoted to Chief Executive Officer in July 2020.

Bright Mountain Media, Inc. [Boca Raton, FL] announced that it appointed Edward A. Cabanas as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer. Cabanas served as the Vice President-Finance for ACAMS, L.L.C. (Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Adtalem Global Education, where he oversaw the finance function for the company. From February 2017 until August 2018 Cabanas served as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer for the connectivity segment of Global Eagle Entertainment. From 2001 until 2016 Cabanas served in various senior finance and business development positions at Laureate Education. The Company’s current Chief Financial Officer, Alan Bergman will continue to remain with the Company and holds the position of Vice President of Finance.

Emmaus Life Sciences, Inc. [Torrance, CA] appointed Yasushi Nagasaki, Senior Vice President -Finance, to serve as interim Chief Financial Officer of the company. Nagasaki succeeds Joseph (Jay) C. Sherwood III, who stepped down from his position at the company for personal reasons. Nagasaki has served as our Senior Vice President Finance since the completion of our merger transaction with EMI Holding, Inc. in July 2019. Prior to the merger, he served as Senior Vice President Finance since April 2012 and as Chief Financial Officer from May 2011 to April 2012 of EMI Holding, Inc. From September 2005 until joining EMI Holding, Inc., Nagasaki was the Chief Financial Officer of Hexadyne Corporation. Nagasaki also served on the board of directors at Hexadyne Corporation from September 2005 to April 2011.

Highlands REIT, Inc. [Chicago, IL] announced that Paul Melkus, the Company’s Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and principal financial officer, will separate from the Company no later than October 30, 2020.

Marizyme, Inc. [Jupiter, FL] appointed Bruce Harmon as the Company’s chief financial officer. Harmon served as interim Chief Financial Officer for a pharmaceutical company from 2002 through 2003. Currently, Harmon owns a consulting firm, Lakeport Business Services, Inc., founded in 2009, which has provided CFO services to more than 100 companies. Through his firm, he currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Dale Biotech, LLC (since 2019), and Chief Financial Officer for A Legacy Genetics, Inc. (since 2020). In the past five years, Harmon has served as Chief Financial Officer of Rhamnolipid, Inc. (2010-2020), a biotech company. Nicholas DeVito, will no longer serve as Marizyme’s Interim Chief Financial Officer or Interim Chief Executive Officer.

Veeva Systems Inc. [Pleasanton, CA] appointed Brent Bowman as Chief Financial Officer. Prior to this appointment, Bowman was serving as Veeva’s Executive Vice President, Finance. Bowman joined Veeva from [24]7.ai, where he had been CFO since 2018. Over his career, Bowman also held senior financial positions at Intel, Altera, and Sun Microsystems with responsibilities for financial planning and analysis, M&A, accounting, SEC reporting, internal audit, and treasury. Tim Cabral has resigned from his position as Chief Financial Officer of Veeva and transitioned to an advisor role to Veeva.

Success Entertainment Group International, Inc. [Tulsa, OK] (OTCQB: SEGN), a/k/a Renavotio, Inc. appointed John Park as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of the Company. Park replaced Steve Andrew Chen who tendered his resignation as temporary Chief Financial Officer.

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Simona King

Tmunity Therapeutics, Inc. [PHILADELPHIA] announced the appointment of Simona King as Chief Financial Officer. King worked for nearly two decades with Bristol-Myers Squibb, and was most recently with Emergent BioSolutions.

HP Inc. [PALO ALTO, CA] (NYSE: HPQ) announced the appointment of Marie Myers as acting Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective October 1, 2020. She assumes the responsibilities of Steve Fieler, who is departing for a role outside the company. Myers is currently Chief Transformation Officer. Myers will continue to serve in her current role as she takes on these expanded responsibilities. She has more than 20 years of HP financial experience, having served as Global Controller, Americas CFO of Personal Systems, and finance lead for the HP Inc. businesses during the separation of Hewlett-Packard Company. Myers also served as the CFO at UiPath, before returning to HP earlier this year.

Alpine Income Property Trust, Inc. [DAYTONA BEACH, FL] (NYSE: PINE) announced that Matthew M. Partridge has been appointed Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of the Company, effective October 1, 2020. Partridge was most recently the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Hutton. Prior to Hutton, Partridge served as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary of Agree Realty Corporation, and prior to Agree, he was Vice President of Finance for Pebblebrook Hotel Trust. In addition to his position at PINE, Partridge will also serve as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of CTO Realty Growth, Inc., the Company’s external manager.

CTO Realty Growth, Inc. [DAYTONA BEACH, FL] (NYSE American: CTO) announced that Matthew M. Partridge has been appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Partridge was most recently the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Hutton. Prior to Hutton, Partridge served as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary of Agree Realty Corporation, and prior to Agree, he was Vice President of Finance for Pebblebrook Hotel Trust. In addition to his position at CTO, Partridge will also serve as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Alpine Income Property Trust, Inc., a single- tenant net lease REIT externally managed by CTO.

Roxanne Agnew

iHerb [PASADENA, CA] announced that Roxanne Agnew has been promoted to be the company’s new Chief Financial Officer. Agnew joined iHerb in 2015 and has been serving as the company’s Vice President, Corporate Controller. Agnew has more than 35 years experience in finance and accounting roles, including overseeing financial, planning & analysis and internal audit functions at St. John Knits and overseeing SOX compliance and SEC reporting at Land O’ Lakes/Moark Egg Division.

Progyny, Inc. [NEW YORK] (NASDAQ: PGNY) announced that Mark Livingston, Progyny’s Executive Vice President of Finance, has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer. Livingston joined Progyny in 2019. He has previously served as CFO of the international business at Scripps Network Interactive and as CFO at Emerson, Reid & Company. Mr. Livingston has also held senior financial leadership roles at WebMD and Hess Corporation.

MaxCyte, Inc. [GAITHERSBURG, MD] announced that Amanda L. Murphy has joined the Company as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Ron Holtz, who has served as MaxCyte’s CFO since 2005, will become Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer (SVP & CAO). Before joining MaxCyte, Murphy served as a Managing Director of BTIG, LLC. Prior to BTIG, she was a Partner and Healthcare Analyst at William Blair & Company.

Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc. [CAMBRIDGE, MA] (NASDAQ: AGIO) announced the appointment of Jonathan Biller to the role of chief financial officer, head of legal and corporate affairs. Biller will replace Andrew Hirsch who has served as the company’s chief financial officer since 2016. Biller joined Agios in November 2019 as chief legal officer. Previously, Biller served as executive vice president, general counsel at Celgene from July 2018 to November 2019. He joined Celgene in 2011, serving as senior vice president, tax and treasury. Prior to Celgene, Biller was general counsel, chief tax officer and secretary from 2008 to 2011 at Bunge Limited, Prior to Bunge, Biller held roles of increasing responsibility at Alcon, Inc. He began his legal career at Hopkins & Sutter rising to the level of partner and was also partner at Foley & Lardner after the firms merged.

entrinsic bioscience (EBS) [NORWOOD, MA] announced the appointment of Mario Wanderley as Chief Financial Officer. Wanderley was CFO/COO for two companies backed by The Blackstone group and a joint venture with AT&T. Wanderley is a former JP Morgan investment banker.

GreenSky, Inc. [ATLANTA] (NASDAQ: GSKY) announced the appointment of Andrew Kang as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. He succeeds Robert Partlow who will transition into the newly created role of Executive Vice President of Capital Markets. Kang most recently served as Corporate Treasurer for Santander Holdings USA, the U.S. bank holding company of Banco Santander S.A., and Santander Consumer USA. Previously, he has held positions in finance and treasury at Exeter Finance, HSBC Finance, Capital One and Thomson Reuters.

Advaxis, Inc. [PRINCETON, NJ] (NASDAQ: ADXS) announced that Molly Henderson, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, has resigned effective September 25, 2020 to pursue another business opportunity. Kenneth A. Berlin, Advaxis’ President and Chief Executive Officer, will serve as interim Chief Financial Officer until a new Chief Financial Officer is appointed.

Graybug Vision, Inc. [REDWOOD CITY, CA] announced the appointment of Robert S. Breuil as Chief Financial Officer. Breuil succeeds Daniel Geffken, founder and managing director of Danforth Advisors, who led the function as interim CFO. Prior to joining Graybug Vision, Breuil was the CFO of Corium International., Inc. Prior to that, he was the CFO of Codexis, Inc., for three and a half years. In 2002, he became the CFO of Aerogen, Inc. Prior to Aerogen, Robert worked at ALZA Corporation, where he held numerous positions including Director of Corporate Planning, Analysis and Controller. In 2001, ALZA was acquired by Johnson & Johnson and Robert stayed on as Controller until joining Aerogen in 2002. Before his industry experience, he served for eight years as a naval officer and aviator.

GrammaTech [BETHESDA, MD] announced the appointment of Michael Kelley as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He joins GrammaTech from Arxan Technologies, where he served as Vice President of Finance reporting to the CEO. Previously, Michael served in finance management positions at Broadsoft and Costar Group.

OpenX [LOS ANGELES] announced the appointment of Mark Liao as Chief Financial Officer. Liao comes to OpenX from Amobee, where he served as CFO for over three years. Liao has also held CFO positions at Turn and iSocket, as well as several senior roles at Yahoo! including VP of Business Operations and VP of Operations Finance for the Yahoo! Americas business.

Medly Pharmacy [BROOKLYN, NY] announced that Robert “Rob” Horowitz will join the company as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Horowitz previously served as the Vice President of Finance at quip. He has also served in financial leadership roles at Gerson Lehrman Group, Four Springs Capital, Spencer Trask Ventures and Merrill Lynch & Co.

Jeff Poole

DiscGenics, Inc. [SALT LAKE CITY] announced it has appointed Jeff Poole as its first Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Poole most recently served as Vice President of Finance for Medtronic Spine and Biologics, a major division of Medtronic, PLC.

Byrna Technologies Inc. [ANDOVER, MA] (OTCQB: BYRN, CSE: BYRN) announced that David North has assumed the role of Chief Financial Officer. North held various titles of increasing responsibility before his most recent role at Velcro Group Corporation, where he was a Vice President and Corporate Controller.  Prior to that, Mr. North spent six years as the Corporate Controller at The L.S. Starrett Company.

Crawford United Corporation [Cleveland, OH] appointed Jay Daly as Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Prior to joining the Company, Daly most recently served, from July 2017 to September 2020, as Director of Financial Planning and Analysis for Park Place Technologies. From September 2012 to June 2017, Daly served in various roles for Beam Suntory, including most recently as Senior Finance Manager. Daly previously worked for GE Capital Corporation and Ernst & Young LLP. Kelly J. Marek stepped down from her position as Chief Financial Officer.

Vericel Corporation [Cambridge, MA] announced that Gerard Michel notified the Company of his intention to resign as Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Business Development in order to join a public life sciences company as its Chief Executive Officer. The Company’s current Corporate Controller, Sandra Pennell was appointed to serve as the Company’s principal financial officer and principal accounting officer effective upon Michel’s resignation. Pennell has served in her current position at the Company since January 2015. Prior to joining the Company, Pennell served as Manager of External Reporting and Research at ITC Holding Corporation from September 2009 through December 2014, and as Director of Accounting at Fluid Routing Solutions, Inc. from January 2008 through September 2009.

Second Sight Medical Products, Inc. [Sylmar, CA] announced that John T. Blake, Chief Financial Officer, submitted his resignation to pursue other opportunities. Edward Sedo, Controller, has been appointed Principal Accounting and Financial Officer.

Nutriband, Inc. [Orlando, FL] announced that Serguei Melnik resigned as Chief Financial Officer, and Gerald Goodman has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer. Goodman is a certified public accountant and since 2014 has practiced with his own firm, Gerald Goodman CPA PC. From January 1, 2010 until December 31, 2014, Mr. Goodman practiced with Madsen & Associates CPA’s Inc. From 1971 to 2010, Mr. Goodman was a partner in the accounting firm of Wiener Goodman & Company PC.

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Ismail (“Izzy”) Dawood

Paysafe Group [LONDON & HOUSTON] appointed Ismail (“Izzy”) Dawood as its new Group Chief Financial Officer. Based in the US, Dawood will join the company on September 28. Dawood joins Paysafe from Branch International, where he was their CFO. Before that, he was CFO for WageWorks, and prior to that he held CFO roles at Santander Consumer USA and BNY Mellon. Earlier in his career, he spent 14 years in a range of finance and corporate leadership roles at Wells Fargo, a leading financial services company. Dawood replaces former CFO, Peter Smith.

WeWork [NEW YORK] announced that Kimberly Ross will be stepping down as Chief Financial Officer at the end of this month for personal reasons. Effective October 1, Benjamin Dunham will assume the role of CFO, after serving as CFO of WeWork Americas for the past two years. Prior to joining WeWork in 2018, he spent twelve years with Yum Brands where during his tenure he served as CFO of Pizza Hut Asia in 2013 and later as Head of Finance for Pizza Hut United States in 2016. Prior to Yum Brands, Ben spent five years at Macy’s, Inc.

SiriusXM [NEW YORK] announced that Sean S. Sullivan has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective October 26, 2020. Sullivan succeeds David J. Frear who will be pursuing other opportunities. Sullivan has served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of AMC Networks Inc., since June 2011. From September 2010 to June 2011, he was the Chief Corporate Officer of Rainbow Media Holdings LLC, the predecessor of AMC Networks Inc. and then a subsidiary of Cablevision Systems Corp. Prior to that, Sullivan was Chief Financial Officer of HiT Entertainment, from 2009 to 2010. Sullivan is a member of the Board of Directors of Acushnet Holdings Corp.

AMC Networks [NEW YORK] (NASDAQ: AMCX) announced its Chief Financial Officer Sean S. Sullivan is departing to take a senior position at another company. Sullivan will remain with AMC Networks through mid-October and the company will appoint an interim Chief Financial Officer or a successor prior to his departure.

Xerox Holdings Corporation [NORWALK, CT] (NYSE: XRX) announced its Chief Financial Officer William Osbourn will leave the company for personal reasons, effective September 30. Xavier Heiss, will serve as interim CFO. Heiss has served in various leadership positions in finance, business transformation and sales. Prior to being promoted to executive vice president and president of EMEA Operations earlier this year, Heiss served as controller of the company and chief financial officer of the company’s Americas Operations.

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. [HOUSTON] (NYSE: CNP) announced the appointment of Jason Wells as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective Sept. 28. Wells joins CenterPoint Energy from PG&E Corporation where he held roles of increasing responsibility over the past 13 years. Most recently, he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Prior to his EVP and CFO role, Wells held leadership positions in Business Finance and Accounting with PG&E and its subsidiary, Pacific Gas and Electric Company. He began his career in 1999 with PricewaterhouseCoopers in Assurance and Business Advisory Services. Wells replaces Kristie Colvin who acted as interim CFO. Colvin will continue as Chief Accounting Officer.

PG&E Corporation [SAN FRANCISCO] announced that Jason P. Wells, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of PG&E Corporation, informed PG&E Corporation that he is resigning from his positions effective September 25, 2020, to become the chief financial officer of another investor owned utility.

KVH Industries, Inc. [MIDDLETOWN, RI] (NASDAQ: KVHI) announced that its Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Don Reilly, has indicated his intention to retire later this year. The Company appointed Brent Bruun as Interim CFO in addition to his Chief Operating Officer (COO) responsibilities, effective November 2, 2020. Bruun joined KVH in early 2008 and served as executive vice president of the mobile broadband group, the company’s largest business unit. Prior to joining KVH, Bruun, a certified public accountant, was senior vice president with satellite operator SES Americom, and gained his corporate financial background from positions held with GE Capital and KPMG earlier in his career.

Ceridian [TORONTO and MINNEAPOLIS] (NYSE: CDAY, TSX: CDAY) announced that it has hired Noémie Heuland as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, effective October 5, 2020. Noémie comes to Ceridian from SAP, where she worked in Paris and Miami, most recently as CFO for Latin America and the Caribbean. Prior to SAP, she was at PricewaterhouseCoopers in Paris and Los Angeles.

Phibro Animal Health Corporation [TEANECK, NJ] announced that Richard Johnson, Phibro’s Chief Financial Officer, has informed the Company that he will retire from his position effective November 15, 2020. Phibro also announced that Damian Finio will join Phibro on October 26, 2020, and will succeed Mr. Johnson as Phibro’s Chief Financial Officer, effective November 15, 2020. Since February 2018, Finio has served as Chief Financial Officer of Teligent, Inc. Finio has over 29 years of financial management experience. From November 2015 through January 2018, Finio served as Chief Financial Officer of Virtus Pharmaceuticals LLC. Prior to this, Finio served in a variety of financial roles of increasing responsibility at Daiichi Sankyo Pharma Development, West-Ward Pharmaceuticals (now known as Hikma), and Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. (now known as Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc.), after spending nearly fourteen years with AstraZeneca.

Teligent, Inc. [Buena, NJ] announced that Damian Finio, the Chief Financial Officer of Teligent, Inc., notified the Company of his intent to resign to pursue another career opportunity. Finio has agreed to provide transitional assistance through October 14, 2020, the effective date of his resignation.

Ankang Li

Brii Biosciences [BEIJING & DURHAM, NC] announced the appointment Ankang Li as Chief Financial Officer of the company. Dr. Li joined Brii from Terns Biopharmaceuticals, where he was CFO. Prior to Terns, Dr. Li was the Executive Director of the Corporate Finance department division at Goldman Sachs, where he was responsible for investment banking in Asia outside Japan. Dr. Li also worked in Merck Asia Pacific Innovation Hub. Before that Dr. Li worked at two prominent law firms, Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP and Ropes & Gray LLP as attorney, advising clients on capital markets and M&A transactions. His working career started in the Salk Institute as a biomedical researcher.

Bristow Group Inc. [HOUSTON] announced that Jennifer Whalen been appointed Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer (CFO). She was previously serving as the CFO in an interim role since June 2020. Whalen previously served as the Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer for Era Group Inc. from February 2018 to June 2020. She served as Era’s Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer from August 2013 until her appointment as Vice President, Acting Chief Financial Officer in June 2017. Whalen joined Era as Controller in April 2012. From August 2007 to March 2012, Whalen served in several capacities at nLIGHT Photonics Corporation, including as Director of Accounting. Prior to these roles, Whalen served as the Manager of Accounting at InFocus Corporation for over two years. After serving in the U.S. military, Whalen started her career in public accounting in the assurance practice group at PricewaterhouseCoopers for five years.

Tide Rock Holdings [SAN DIEGO] recently hired Jeff Ackerman as Chief Financial Officer. Previous to his role at Tide Rock, Ackerman served over eight years at Capstone Headwaters. Ackerman was also formerly a Managing Director at a private equity firm in Boston. Ackerman brings extensive operations leadership as a former CEO of a holding company.

Joanne Bleavins

Nolan Transportation Group (NTG) [ATLANTA] appointed Joanne Bleavins as Chief Financial Officer of NTG. Bleavins began her career in audit at PriceWaterhouseCoopers and Bristol Myers Squibb. She then advanced to Newell Brands, where she started her career in investor relations and progressed over 17 years in a variety of corporate and business unit leadership roles, most recently the Chief Financial Officer – Baby Division.

Octo [RESTON, VA] announced that Jeffrey Cook has joined the executive leadership team as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Cook was a former Senior Vice President with leadership roles as a Group CFO and head of Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis at Leidos.

Prolucent Health [DALLAS] welcomed the addition of Derek Quackenbush as CFO. Quackenbush served on the executive team of several healthcare companies including Sleep Data, Vericare, Healthy Circles, and Concerro.

Nella Domenici

Dataminr [NEW YORK] announced that Nella Domenici is joining as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective September 15, 2020. Domenici was most recently the CFO and a member of the Operating Committee at Bridgewater Associates. Prior to Bridgewater, Domenici was a member of the Management Committee and Chief of Staff at Citadel Investment Group. Before Citadel, she was an investment banker at Drexel Burnham Lambert, DLJ and Credit Suisse where she rose to Head of Middle Market Mergers and Acquisitions. Domenici currently serves on two public company boards: AllianceBernstein LP where she is on the Audit and Risk Committee, and Change Healthcare where she is on the Audit and Compliance Committee.

Churchill Mortgage [NASHVILLE, TN] announced that Randy Starkweather has joined the company as CFO. He has worked for companies including Cambio Health Solutions.

Securonix, Inc. [ADDISON, TX] announced the appointment of Brett Bowman as Chief Financial Officer. Bowman comes to Securonix after serving as CFO of Woot (acquired by Amazon) and most recently as CFO of Main Street Hub (acquired by GoDaddy).

Jon Billington

OneOncology [NASHVILLE, TN] announced the hire of Jon Billington as Chief Financial Officer. Most recently, he was the CFO for US Acute Care Solutions. Previously, he served as Senior Vice President – Americas CFO and Global Chief Accounting Officer for a large technology solutions provider to the wireless industry and also served many years as a partner at two accounting firms, Ernst & Young and Arthur Andersen.

Apothecary Health Solutions (AHS) [DENTON, TX], the parent company of Carie Boyd’s Prescription Shop, and Denton Prescription Shop, announced that Ryan Hafner has joined its executive team as the company’s Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining AHS, Hafner served in various technical and leadership capacities at Arcadia Capital Partners, CIVC Partners and Greene Holcomb Fisher.

Adicet Bio, Inc. [MENLO PARK, CA and BOSTON] (NASDAQ:  ACET) announced the appointment of Nick Harvey as Chief Financial Officer. Harvey joins Adicet most recently from Centrexion Therapeutics, where he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Previously, he served as the Chief Financial Officer of Radius Health. Prior to that, Harvey served as a Managing Director at Shiprock Capital.

Rebecca McNamara

Trinity Life Sciences [WALTHAM, MA] announced the appointment of Rebecca McNamara as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). McNamara joins Trinity from Cengage where she most recently served as the Chief Integration Officer. Besides her most recent position as Chief Integration Officer, she was Interim CFO and a Senior Vice President, Finance Planning & Analysis for the company. She also had previously worked for Thomson Reuters and TheStreet.com.

Computer Design & Integration LLC [NEW YORK] announced that Cyrus Lam has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Lam joined CDI earlier this year as Executive Vice President (EVP) of Strategic Alliances. Lam spent almost three decades working at KPMG, where he most recently served as a Managing Director in their Corporate Finance function and was the Global Head of Technology for KPMG Corporate Finance.

Rockwell Medical, Inc. [WIXOM, MI] (NASDAQ: RMTI) announced the appointment of Russell L. Skibsted as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) and Chief Business Officer (“CBO”). Prior to joining Rockwell, he served as CFO of AgeX Therapeutics. Previously, Skibsted served as CFO of BioTime, Inc. Prior to BioTime, Skibsted served as CFO or Chief Business Officer for several public and private life science companies, including Proove Biosciences, Aeolus Pharmaceuticals, Spectrum Pharmaceuticals and Hana Biosciences. From time to time, he also acted as a consulting CFO to various life science companies as Managing Director of RSL Ventures. Earlier in his career, Skibsted held roles as Portfolio Management Partner and CFO at Asset Management Company, and Vice President for GE Capital Services Structured Finance Group.

ClearPoint Neuro, Inc. [IRVINE, CA] (NASDAQ: CLPT) announced that Danilo D’Alessandro has been appointed the Company’s next Chief Financial Officer (CFO) succeeding Harold A. (Hal) Hurwitz who plans to retire in 2021. D’Alessandro will join the Company on September 29, 2020 initially as Vice President of Finance. D’Alessandro will assume the CFO position on January 1, 2021. D’Alessandro most recently served as the global Head of Finance of the Image Guided Therapy Devices division at Philips. Prior to that, he held a variety of senior roles at Philips in Finance and M&A, both in the United States and the Netherlands.

RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. [HOUSTON] (NASDAQ: RICK) announced Bradley Chhay succeeds Phillip Marshall as Chief Financial Officer as part of a planned transition. After briefly serving as CFO for a smaller, privately-held, multi-unit restaurant chain, Chhay joined RCI in November 2015 as Controller. From 2013-2015, Chhay was an Audit Supervisor and Global ERP Project Lead for RigNet, Inc. From 2009-2013, he served as Internal Audit Senior, IT Auditor, and Senior Fraud Auditor for Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. Prior to Live Nation, he was an auditor for Deloitte & Touche LLP.

Raj Asarpota

ApiJect Systems America, Inc. [STAMFORD, CT] announced that Rajesh (Raj) J. Asarpota has joined the organization as its new Chief Financial Officer. Asarpota joins ApiJect after his most recent role as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer with NuVasive. Prior to that he spent 2 years in the private equity space at Imaging Advantage as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer which was acquired by Envision in 2015 and at Cole Parmer as COO and CFO. In 2014, he served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Questcor Pharmaceuticals which was acquired by Mallinckrodt . Asarpota also spent a decade at Life Technologies. Asarpota assumes responsibilities from Peter Stone, who served as ApiJect’s Acting Chief Financial Officer. Stone continues at ApiJect in his role as Head of M&A and Executive Vice President.

Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc. [MENLO PARK, CA] (NASDAQ: PACB) announced the appointment of Susan G. Kim as Chief Financial Officer, effective as of September 28, 2020.  Kim most recently served as Chief Financial Officer for App Annie and Katerra. Over the course of Kim’s career, she has held a variety of leadership roles with global public companies including KLA Corporation, Morgan Stanley, and Advanced Micro Devices.

LMP Automotive Holdings, Inc. [PLANTATION, FL] (NASDAQ: LMPX) announced the appointment of former Braman Automotive Chief Finance Officer Evan Bernstein as its Chief Financial Officer. From 2005 to 2008, Bernstein served as Assistant Controller at the Braman Organization, rising to Controller from 2008 to 2009, Senior Controller from 2009 to 2015 and Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Braman Automotive Dealerships Miami from 2015 to 2019.

Keith Darragh

Starton Therapeutics Inc. [NEW YORK] announced that Keith Darragh has joined the company as Chief Financial Officer. Darragh is the former Chief Financial Officer of Pharmacosmos Therapeutics Inc. and Eleison Pharmaceuticals LLC. Darragh is taking over from Christopher Chipman, who served as consulting Chief Financial Officer from January 2018 through July 2020.

General Cannabis Corp. [DENVER] (OTCQB: CANN) announced it has named Diane Jones as Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining General Cannabis Corp, Jones served as Corporate Controller for the Americas at Cardino. Before that, she was Worldwide Controller and Senior Director of Shared Financial Services at Arrow Electronics and earlier served as Assistant Corporate Controller at Ball Corporation. She began her career as a CPA with Ernst & Young.

Sojern [SAN FRANCISCO] announced that Aman Kothari has joined the company as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Prior to Sojern, Aman served in executive finance roles at companies including Auction.com and Yahoo!

Dana English

Donohoe Hospitality Services [BETHESDA, MD], a division of Donohoe, announced the appointment of Dana English as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). English joins Donohoe Hospitality from Real Hospitality Group (RHG) where she was CFO. English also served as Corporate Controller at Modus Hotels and held multiple senior leadership positions with Marshall Hotels and Resorts. She began her career at the front desk at a family owned hotel.

Applied Systems [UNIVERSITY PARK, IL] announced that it has appointed Graham Blackwell as the Company’s next chief financial officer. Graham succeeds current CFO, Ryan Hobbs, who is stepping away at the end of September after nine years at the company. Blackwell joins Applied from SMS Assist, where he was chief commercial officer. Prior to SMS Assist, Blackwell was an executive vice president with Bain Capital’s North American Private Equity Team. Prior to joining Bain Capital, Blackwell was an associate partner with McKinsey & Company and a consultant with Accenture.

Extended Stay America, Inc. [CHARLOTTE, NC] and its paired-share REIT, ESH Hospitality, Inc. (together, the “Company”) (NASDAQ: STAY) announced that David Clarkson has been appointed Chief Financial Officer. Clarkson succeeds Brian Nicholson, who has resigned from the Chief Financial Officer role. Nicholson will continue with STAY in a consulting role until February 26, 2021 to assist with the transition. Clarkson has served as Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis and Treasurer of the Company since September 2015 and Treasurer since May 2013. Clarkson served as Interim Chief Financial Officer of the Company from January 2018 until May 2018.  Clarkson served as Director of Corporate Finance from May 2011 until May 2013.  Prior to joining the Company in 2011, Clarkson was Vice President of Finance and Development for The Clarkson Group, a real estate company focused primarily on limited service hotel development.  Between 1996 and 2004, Mr. Clarkson held various positions in finance and revenue management for the Company’s predecessor, Extended Stay America, Inc.

Destination Pet [HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO] announced the appointment of Mike McArthur as its Chief Financial Officer. Most recently he was VP of Corporate Development at DaVita, Inc. McArthur spent 23 years in healthcare investment banking. He ultimately led several of the healthcare banking groups and worked for firms such as Deloitte Corporate Finance; Macquarie Capital; DLJ; Montgomery Securities; Wedbush Morgan; and Kidder, Peabody. In addition, he spent several years as the CFO of a start-up in the pet space, Zoasis.

DXC Technology [TYSONS, VA] (NYSE: DXC) announced that DXC Chief Financial Officer, Paul Saleh, has been named Chief Executive Officer of DXC’s U.S. State and Local Health and Human Services business, effective upon closing of the sale of the business to Veritas Capital. Saleh will continue to serve as DXC CFO until the closing of the sale. DXC veteran Neil Manna, Senior Vice-President & Corporate Controller, will serve as interim CFO.

CareFinders Total Care [HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ] announced the appointment of Glenn Williams as the Company’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Williams has over 25 years of expertise leading financial teams at large hospital-based healthcare systems, including Stamford Health System – Stamford Hospital, Yale New Haven Health – Greenwich Hospital, and the UJA Federation of Hospitals of New York where he served as the VP, Finance & Administration, Treasurer for 10 years.

Tantalus Systems [RALEIGH, NC] announced the addition of a new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), George Reznik. Reznik comes to Tantalus after tenure as CFO of Intrinsyc.

Western Midstream Partners, LP [HOUSTON] (NYSE: WES) announced that Michael C. Pearl has left his position as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the General Partner and that Michael P. Ure, President and Chief Executive Officer of the General Partner, will assume Mr. Pearl’s duties and responsibilities until a successor is identified.

Iser Cukierman

Hero Digital LLC [AUSTIN] announced the appointment of Iser Cukierman as Chief Financial Officer. Cukierman joins Hero from eMDs, where he was the CFO. His career spans industries that include marketing automation, professional services, and healthcare IT.

Blume Global [PLEASANTON, CA] announced Tom Williams as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Most recently, Williams led the finance team at Steelwedge as their CFO. Prior to Steelwedge, Williams served as Chief Financial Officer for Evestment, Inc.

FAVO Realty Inc. [GARDEN CITY, NY] (OTC PINK: FAVO) announced that the Company has added Paul Norman to serve as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of FAVO Capital’s Funding Division. Norman has served as CFO/CEO of Clout Financial Services, CFO of Pay-O-Matic and more recently as CFO of Reliant Funding. Prior to these, he spent almost two decades at JP Morgan Chase and Citigroup.

J & J Snack Foods Corp. [Pennsauken, NJ] (NASDAQ: JJSF) announced that Ken Plunk has been appointed Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Plunk joins J & J with broad corporate and operational finance experience gained from leadership roles at Walmart, Home Depot and Coca-Cola. At Walmart, Plunk held senior executive positions across Walmart’s three business segments and was most recently Senior Vice President, International Finance. Plunk also held positions of Walmart China CFO, Senior Vice President of US Finance, Strategy and Real Estate, Vice President Finance, Sam’s Club and Vice President of Internal Audit Services for Walmart. Dennis Moore, current CFO, whose retirement was announced in April 2020, will remain on as an employee for the next several months to assist with the transition.

Las Vegas Xpress, Inc. [Henderson, NV] announced that Wanda Witoslawski resigned from her position as Chief Financial Officer.

Sequential Brands Group, Inc. [NEW YORK] announced that Daniel Hanbridge provided notice that he will step down as Senior Vice President & Interim Chief Financial Officer, anticipated to be effective November 16, 2020.

A10 Networks, Inc. [San Jose, CA] announced that Tom Constantino resigned as the Chief Financial Officer of A10 Networks, Inc. The Company appointed Brian Becker to serve as the Interim Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Becker has served as the Company’s Vice President and Corporate Controller since January 2018. Prior to joining the Company, Becker served as Vice President, Accounting and Corporate Controller for YuMe, Inc., from June 2014 to December 2017, and as Director, Revenue and Cost Accounting from August 2013 to June 2014. Becker also served in various roles within Revenue Accounting at Symantec Corporation, a cybersecurity software and services company, from 2010 through 2012.

Techpoint, Inc. [San Jose, CA] announced that Mark Voll notified the Company of his resignation as Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Administrations, effective October 16, 2020.

MICT, Inc. [Montvale, NJ] appointed Arie Rand as Chief Financial Officer. From 2013 until June 2020, Rand served as Chief Financial Officer of Edwards Lifesciences (Israel ) Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Edwards Lifesciences, Inc. From October 2010 until 2012, Rand served as Chief Financial Officer of Deltathree, Inc.

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Michael Trzupek

Core Scientific [BELLEVUE, WA] hired Michael Trzupek as Chief Financial Officer. Trzupek started his career in several engineering roles at Morton International, which is now part of Dow Chemical. He  spent 10 years at Intel in progressive roles in Finance which culminated as Senior Controller for the Systems Materials and Manufacturing organization. Trzupek joined Microsoft as a Senior Director of Finance in the entertainment and devices organization and promoted to different role within Microsoft. His last role at Microsoft was as General Manager of New Venture Integration. Trzupek joined Providence-St. Joseph’s Health and Services, as Group Vice President. He then became interim CFO at Sound Transit. Most recently, Trzupek was the CFO for Premera Blue Cross.

DisperSol Technologies LLC [GEORGETOWN, TX] announced that it appointed David S. Snyder as its Chief Financial Officer effective October 1, 2020. Most recently, Snyder was Chief Financial Officer of Exicure, Inc. Prior to Exicure, Snyder was Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Cellular Dynamics International, Inc. (CDI). Snyder previously served as Senior Vice President of Finance, Site Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Roche NimbleGen from 2007 to 2008. From 2006 to 2007, he served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of NimbleGen Systems, Inc. Prior to NimbleGen, he was the Chief Financial Officer of a variety of public and private companies within software, real estate, and diversified manufacturing industries.

Exicure, Inc. [CHICAGO] announced that David S. Snyder informed the Company of his intention to resign as Chief Financial Officer and Secretary, effective September 30, 2020.

Jeffrey G. Evans

Columbus Regional Airport Authority (CRAA) [COLUMBUS, OH] announced that Jeffrey G. Evans has been named Chief Financial Officer. Evans previously served as CFO for the Detroit Zoological Society, Stout Risius Ross, PMA Consultants and Smith Group Companies. Evans succeeds CFO Randy Bush.

Orion Energy Systems, Inc. [MANITOWOC, WI] (NASDAQ: OESX) announced that its CFO, William T. “Bill” Hull, plans to retire in November. Hull has served as CFO, Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer since October 2015 and as EVP since April 2017.

Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc. [DAVIS, CA] (NASDAQ: MBII) announced that company President and Chief Financial Officer James Boyd will retire from his positions.

Sean Zasche

Bridge Development Partners [CHICAGO] announced that it has welcomed Sean Zasche, as its new chief financial officer. Zasche was previously executive vice president of investment management at CA Ventures. Prior to CA Ventures, Zasche was a vice president at M3 Capital Partners. Zasche began his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers. Previous CFO John Maduros has been named chief accounting officer.

Regional Health Properties, Inc. [ATLANTA] (NYSE American: RHE) announced that accomplished Ben Waites has joined the company as its new Chief Financial Officer and Vice President. Most recently, Waites spent 10 years as Vice President of Finance and Assistant Treasurer for Cajun Operating Company, Inc. He previously spent two years as Chief Accounting Officer of Lavie Healthcare, and 11 years at RARE Hospitality.

Dynavax Technologies Corporation [EMERYVILLE, CA] (NASDAQ: DVAX) announced that Michael Ostrach, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Chief Business Officer (CBO), has communicated his planned retirement in 2021.

Gina Goetter

Harley-Davidson, Inc. [MILWAUKEE, WI] (NYSE: HOG) announced that Gina Goetter joined the company as Chief Financial Officer. Most recently, she served as Senior Vice President and CFO of Tyson Foods’s prepared foods segment. Prior to Tyson Foods, Goetter held various global leadership positions with General Mills, Inc. Darrell Thomas, who assumed the role of interim CFO, will continue as Vice President and Treasurer.

Drive Shack Inc. [NEW YORK] (NYSE: DS) announced the appointment of Michael Nichols as Chief Financial Officer. Nichols most recently served as Chief Financial Officer for Wilks Brothers. Additionally, Mike has served in senior-level finance and accounting roles with both Fischer & Company, and GameStop Corporation, where he served for 12 years.

Kyriba [SAN DIEGO] announced it has appointed Hamza Benamar as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Benamar previously worked with companies including Amgen, Wolters Kluwer and SunGard.

Joe Stevens

O’Neil & Associates [MIAMISBURG, OHIO] announced Joe Stevens as its new chief financial officer. Prior to joining the ONEIL team, Stevens spent nearly five years with Neundorfer serving as the company’s controller. Prior to that, Stevens spent 10 years with CPA firm Brady Ware & Company.

Novan, Inc. [MORRISVILLE, NC] (NASDAQ: NOVN) announced the appointment of John M. Gay to serve as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer. Gay joined Novan in May 2018 and has most recently served as Vice President, Finance and Corporate Controller, in addition to Principal Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary for the Company.

Beaver Paper [ATLANTA] announced the appointment of Donald P. Burke as Chief Financial Officer. Before joining Beaver Paper, Burke served as CFO for J.B. Weld. Prior to that, he was the CFO for Precipice Strategies, LLC.

Lance Tucker

CKE Restaurant Holdings, Inc. [FRANKLIN, TN] announced the hiring of Lance Tucker as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Tucker served as EVP and Chief Financial Officer for Jack in the Box, Inc. Prior to that, he spent nine years at Papa John’s International, Inc., most recently serving as SVP, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Administrative Officer and Treasurer.

BeyondSpring Inc. [NEW YORK] (NASDAQ: BYSI) announced the appointment of Elizabeth Czerepak as Chief Financial Officer. Czerepak recently served as CFO and Chief Business Officer for Genevant Sciences and also has 10 years of venture capital investment experience as a former Managing Director at Bear Stearns and JPMorgan, and was Founding General Partner of BSHI Venture Fund. In addition, Czerepak spent 18 years in leadership positions at companies that include Hoffmann-La Roche and Merck & Co.

Upward Farms [BROOKLYN, NY] announced the hire of John Perkins as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining Upward Farms, Perkins was Managing Director and Co-Head of RBC Capital Markets’ U.S. real estate investment banking business.

U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. [HOUSTON] (NYSE: USPH) announced that Larry McAfee will retire as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial officer, effective November 9, 2020. Carey Hendrickson will succeed McAfee as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, effective as of November 9, 2020. Hendrickson most recently served as Chief Financial Officer of Capital Senior Living, since May 2014, and as Chief Financial Officer of Belo Corp., from 2010 through 2014. Prior to these roles, Hendrickson served Belo in various roles including Senior Vice President/Chief Accounting Officer, Vice President/Human Resources, Vice President/Investor Relations and Corporate Communications, and Vice President/Strategic & Financial Planning. He began his career with KPMG LLP and was the director of financial planning for Republic Financial Services before joining Belo in 1992.

Decibel Therapeutics [BOSTON] announced the appointment of Elisabeth Leiderman as Chief Financial Officer. Before joining Decibel, she served as Chief Business Officer for Complexa, Inc. Prior to Complexa, Leiderman was Senior Vice President, Head of Corporate Development at Fortress Biotech. Earlier in her career, Dr. Leiderman developed her investment expertise at banking groups Nomura, Credit Suisse, Jefferies and UBS. She began her career in medical affairs at AstraZeneca.

Harbert Management Corporation [BIRMINGHAM, AL] announced that Sonja Keeton, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will retire at the end of the year.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. [DALLAS] announced that Jeff Passmore, Chief Financial Officer, will resign. Passmore will remain with the Company through October 9, 2020. In the Interim, Christopher Kenney, SVP and Chief Accounting Officer, will serve as the Company’s principal financial officer.

Denis J. Duncan

CapStar Financial Holdings [NASHVILLE, TN] (NASDAQ: CSTR) and CapStar Bank announced, that due to an unexpected family health matter, Mike Fowler has requested to step down as Chief Financial Officer and assume the position of Treasurer. Accordingly, CapStar announced that Denis Duncan has been appointed Chief Financial Officer. Duncan recently retired from PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP (PwC).

SentinelOne [MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA] announced the appointment of David Bernhardt as CFO. Most recently, Bernhardt served as Vice President of Finance for Chegg. Prior to Chegg, Bernhardt served as Vice President, Finance and Corporate Controller for Palantir Technologies.

Getty Realty Corp. [JERICHO, NY] (NYSE: GTY) announced that Danion Fielding, the Company’s Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, intends to resign later this year for personal reasons.

Catabasis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. [BOSTON] (NASDAQ: CATB) announced that it has promoted Noah Clauser to Chief Financial Officer. Clauser most recently served as Vice President, Finance at Catabasis, since August 2017. Previously, he served as Senior Director, Finance and Controller of the Company from January 2016 to August 2017, and Controller from April 2011 to December 2015. Prior to joining Catabasis, Clauser worked at Impress Software, where he served as Accounting Manager.

Myers Industries, Inc. [AKRON, OH] (NYSE: MYE) announced the appointment of Dan Hoehn as the Company’s Interim Chief Financial Officer, following the mutual agreement of the Company and Kevin Brackman, former Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, to separate. Hoehn has served as the Company’s Vice President, Corporate Controller since August 2019. Prior to joining the Company, Hoehn served as Vice President, Controller, and Chief Accounting Officer for Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. for four years. Prior to 2015, he held various finance leadership roles with Chiquita Brands International, Inc., including Vice President, Controller.

Capital Senior Living Corporation [DALLAS] (NYSE: CSU) announced that Carey Hendrickson, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will step down from his position to pursue another opportunity. Hendrickson will remain in his current role through November 6, 2020.

Heather Pomerantz

Freshpet, Inc. [SECAUCUS, NJ] (NASDAQ: FRPT) announced the completion of its CFO transition with the appointment of Heather Pomerantz, effective October 1, 2020. Dick Kassar, Freshpet’s outgoing CFO, will transition into the newly created advisory role of Vice Chairman, effective September 30, 2020.

XANT [SILICON SLOPES, UT] announced Mark Novakovich, former Chief Financial Officer of Control4, as new CFO.

Netsertive [MORRISVILLE, NC] announced Sean Witty as Chief Financial Officer. He was most recently CFO for a PE-backed Pharmacy Benefit Management company servicing hospices and institutional pharmacies across the country.

PG&E Corporation [SAN FRANCISCO] announced that following the previous reporting of the resignation of Jason P. Wells as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, the company appointed Chris Foster as Interim Chief Financial Officer of PG&E Corporation. From April 2020 to present, Foster served as Vice President, Treasury and Investor Relations. From November 2017 to April 2020, Mr. Foster held senior positions within PG&E Corporation’s Investor Relations department, including as its Vice President starting in December 2018. Foster joined PG&E Corporation in 2011 and has held several senior roles within PG&E Corporation and its subsidiary, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, including Director, Integrated Grid Planning and Innovation from June 2016 to October 2017 and Chief of Staff, Office of the Chairman and CEO, from June 2014 to May 2016.

U.S. Gold Corp. [ELKO, NV] announced that Ted Sharp would no longer serve as Chief Financial Officer and his service as an officer and employee of the Company ceased, and the Company appointed Eric Alexander as Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary of the Company. Alexander previously served as Corporate Controller of Helix Technologies, Inc., from April 2019 to September 2020. Prior to that, he served as the Vice President Finance and Controller of Pershing Gold Corporation, from September 2012 until April 2019. Prior to that, Alexander was the Corporate Controller for Sunshine Silver Mines Corporation, from March 2011 to August 2012. He was a consultant to Hein & Associates LLP from August 2012 to September 2012 and a Manager with Hein & Associates LLP from July 2010 to March 2011. He served from July 2007 to May 2010 as the Corporate Controller for Golden Minerals Company (and its predecessor, Apex Silver Mines Limited).

Good Hemp Inc. [CORNELIUS, NC] announced that Jose Rodriguez resigned as the Chief Financial Officer. The Company appointed Emma Setzer to serve as the Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Setzer was previously with Spire Sports + Entertainment as Chief Financial Officer.

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Avec O’Brien

Walker-Miller Energy Services [Detroit, MI] announced Avec O’Brien as their new Chief Financial Officer. O’Brien was the US & Mexico Controller for Mastronardi Produce, CFO of the Detroit Science Center, audit manager at Deloitte & Touché, LLP., office manager at Heidrick & Struggles, and senior accountant at PricewaterhouseCoopers.

iSpecimen [LEXINGTON, MA] named Tracy Wilson Curley as its Chief Financial Officer. Curley started her career in 1989 as a staff accountant for a West Coast accounting firm and progressed through increasingly senior roles at KPMG, PwC, Cabot Corporation and Houghton Mifflin, among others.

WireCo WorldGroup [PRAIRIE VILLAGE, KS] announced that Daniel Vinton has been appointed Chief Financial Officer effective October 19, 2020. Vinton joins WireCo from PerkinElmer, where he is Vice President and CFO of its Discovery & Analytical Solutions segment. Prior to joining PerkinElmer in 2017, Vinton spent 18 years at General Electric in multiple locations in North America and Europe, most recently holding various CFO roles within GE Current. Prior to GE Current, Vinton held several management positions at GE Aviation. He began his career with GE as part of its Financial Management Program (FMP) and worked for GE’s Corporate Audit Staff (CAS). Vinton will succeed Keith Hyder, WireCo’s current CFO, who will be leaving to pursue other opportunities.

Chandra McCormack

Acosta [JACKSONVILLE, FL] announced the appointment of Chandra McCormack as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Most recently, McCormack served as CFO for Greyhound Lines, Inc. Before Greyhound, she served in CFO roles at several retail, restaurant and CPG companies, including 13 years with Dean Foods Company in various financial leadership roles.

Healthmap Solutions [TAMPA, FL] announced that Joe Vattamattam, a Co-founder of Healthmap, will become President & Chief Financial Officer.

EagleView [BELLEVUE, WA] announced the appointment of Ryan Courson as Chief Financial Officer. Courson joins EagleView from Atlas Corp., where he was also the CFO. Prior to joining Atlas, he worked in a variety of investing roles including public and private equity.

Chiasma, Inc. [NEEDHAM, MA] (NASDAQ: CHMA) announced that Mark Fitzpatrick intends to step down as President and Principal Financial Officer. Fitzpatrick has agreed to remain in his current position until June 30, 2021 or the company’s appointment of its next chief financial officer, if earlier.

Akouos, Inc. [BOSTON] (NASDAQ: AKUS) announced the appointment of Sachiyo Minegishi as chief financial officer. Most recently, Minegishi led the gene therapy program for Sickle Cell Disease at bluebird bio. Earlier, Minegishi held leadership roles at Aegerion Pharmaceuticals, Human Genome Sciences, Genzyme, and Amgen. She began her career in investment banking at Merrill Lynch, with a focus on execution of equity financing and mergers and acquisitions in the biotechnology industry.

Cara Therapeutics, Inc. [STAMFORD, CT] (NASDAQ: CARA) announced the appointment of Thomas Reilly as Chief Financial Officer. Reilly joins Cara from Allergan, now part of AbbVie, where he served as Finance Head for the U.S. General Medicine Commercial Business. Prior to Allergan, he held numerous financial management positions of increasing responsibility within Novartis, most notably Head of Finance of Global Oncology Development. Previously, he served as the Finance Manager, US Consumer Healthcare Division of Pharmacia Corporation, now Pfizer Inc.

Regional Management Corp. [GREENVILLE, SC] (NYSE: RM) announced that it has appointed Harpreet (“Harp”) Rana as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective on or before November 23, 2020. Rana replaces Mike Dymski who was acting as interim CFO. Dymski will continue his ongoing role as Chief Accounting Officer. Rana was most recently Managing Director, North America Retail Bank at Citigroup. She also held various additional lead positions in both business and finance roles at Citigroup, including Head of US Retail Deposit & Lending Products.

VSE Corporation [ALEXANDRIA, VA] (NASDAQ: VSEC) announced that Thomas R. Loftus, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer plans to retire after a distinguished career with the Company.

Tom Cestare

Title Alliance, Ltd. [MEDIA, PA] named Tom Cestare as their Chief Financial Officer. Before joining Title Alliance, Cestare was the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Beneficial Bancorp.

Creative Learning Corporation [BOISE, ID] announced the appointment of Mike Elkin as Chief Financial Officer. Elkin joins Creative Learning Corporation from a large REIT company where he served as Controller.

Basic Energy Services, Inc. [FORT WORTH, TX] (OTCQX: BASX) announced the decision of CFO David Schorlemer to resign in order to pursue other interests. The Company appointed Adam Hurley to serve as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary of the Company. Previously, Hurley was Executive Vice President, Operations.

BRC Imagination Arts [BURBANK, CA] hired Tom Seib as its new chief financial officer. Seib joined BRC from One Good Man Productions, where he was CFO. Previously, he spent more than 10 years in Head of Finance roles in the theatrical marketing, distribution/television marketing and consumer products divisions of DreamWorks Animation.

Brad Kotansky

Copperstate Farms Management, LLC [PHOENIX] announced the appointment of Brad Kotansky as Chief Financial Officer. He most recently served as Chief Financial Officer at 4Front Ventures. Prior to his transition into the cannabis space, Kotansky co-founded a leading software company and also had his own real estate development firm. He also brings over fifteen years of executive level experience on Wall Street having worked as a hedge fund portfolio manager and investment banker.

Immatics N.V. [Tuebingen, Germany and Houston] (NASDAQ: IMTX) announced that Arnd Christ joined its leadership team as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Immatics’ current CFO, Thomas Ulmer, is stepping down to pursue new opportunities. Before joining InflaRx, Christ was CFO of several companies including Medigene AG, Novimmune SA and Probiodrug AG. Prior to serving as a CFO, he held the position of Financial Director in various corporations related to the former Hoechst Group in Germany and the UK.

Aziyo Biologics, Inc. [SILVER SPRING, MD] announced that Matthew Ferguson has been appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Most recently, Ferguson served as Chief Financial Officer of Bossa Nova Robotics. Previously, he held a range of executive positions that included Chief Financial Officer, Chief Business Officer and Co-President, at Avinger. Prior to Avinger, he served as the Chief Financial Officer for Tethys Bioscience, Proteolix and FoxHollow Technologies.

Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. [ESTERO, FL] (NYSE: HTZ) announced that Kenny K. Cheung, recently promoted to Executive Vice President of Finance, Chief Operational Finance and Restructuring Officer, assumed the role of Chief Financial Officer. He succeeds R. Eric Esper, who has resigned to pursue a new opportunity and will remain with Hertz as Chief Accounting Officer until November 1, 2020. Previously, Cheung served as Senior Vice President of Global Financial Planning & Analysis and Chief Financial Officer of North America at Hertz. He joined the Company in December 2018. Prior to that, he held financial leadership roles with Nielsen Holdings, PLC, most recently as Global Chief Audit Executive, and prior to that as a regional Chief Operating Officer after serving as regional Chief Financial Officer. Prior to Nielsen, Mr. Cheung worked for General Electric in various roles across Supply Chain, Operations, and Financial Planning & Analysis.

Jeffrey Fasy

Discovery Health Partners [ITASCA, IL] tapped Jeffrey Fasy as its new Chief Financial Officer. Fasy most recently served as SVP, Financial Planning and Analysis, for nThrive, and as Vice President of Revenue Assurance and Global Financial Planning and Analysis for Cotiviti. Prior to those, Fasy held a variety of financial leadership roles at companies such as Equifax, SNF Holding Company, Kemira Chemicals, UCB, Inc., and Procter & Gamble.

Momentus Inc. [SANTA CLARA, CA] announced the appointment of Jikun Kim as Chief Financial Officer. Kim most recently served as Chief Financial Officer of Formlabs. Prior to that, he served as Chief Financial Officer of EMCORE Corporation. Kim has held senior leadership roles at a variety of aerospace and defense companies, including as Chief Financial Officer of Merex Group, AeroVironment, and Raytheon Vision Systems.

ActiGraph [PENSACOLA, FL] announced the hiring of Lynda Barr as Chief Financial Officer. Barr has spent the last 20 years of her career working in private equity owned companies, including Chief Financial Officer in manufacturing, retail, and service sectors and serving as Financial Director at Riverside Company. Most recently, Barr was Chief Financial Officer for Standard Furniture.

MSCI Inc. [NEW YORK] (NYSE: MSCI) announced the appointment of Andrew C. Wiechmann as Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”). Linda S. Huber is stepping down from her role as CFO. Wiechmann joined MSCI in July 2012 and has served as MSCI’s Chief Strategy Officer since May 2019. He was the Company’s Interim Chief Financial Officer from March to May 2019. Immediately prior to that, he served as Head of Strategy and Corporate Development since July 2012 and Head of Investor Relations since December 2017, and Head of Financial Planning and Analysis from July 2015 to December 2017. Prior to joining MSCI, Wiechmann was an investment banker at Morgan Stanley.

Rimini Street, Inc. [LAS VEGAS] (NASDAQ: RMNI) announced the appointment of Michael L. Perica as executive vice president and chief financial officer (CFO). Most recently, Perica served as vice president of finance and CFO of the Energy Systems Global business unit at Enersys . Perica joined Enersys as the result of the acquisition of Alpha Technologies, where he was CFO. Prior to his tenure at Alpha Technologies, Perica served as CFO of Channell Commercial Corporation. Earlier, Perica spent 12 years at various Wall Street investment banks and concluded his capital markets career as senior vice president and head of research at Brean Capital (formerly Brean Murray, Carret & Co.).

Cemtrex Inc. [BROOKLYN, NY] (NASDAQ: CETX) announced that Priscilla Popov has been appointed to serve as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer. Popov will succeed Aron Govil, who will remain as a consultant to the company until fiscal year-end 2021. Popov joined the Company in 2020 and prior to joining Cemtrex, she held senior accounting positions at Videri, Bulgari, and Sotheby’s.

BrandSafway [KENNESAW, GA] announced that Christian Garcia will be the new executive vice president (EVP) and chief financial officer (CFO). Garcia is a three-time public company CFO. He most recently served as Weatherford’s CFO. Prior to Weatherford, Garcia served as Visteon’s CFO and as Halliburton’s acting CFO.

First Merchants Corporation [MUNCIE, IN] (NASDAQ – FRME) announced that Mark Hardwick, current COO and CFO, will become CEO. Michele Kawiecki, current Senior Vice President of Finance, will become CFO. All leadership changes will be effective January 1, 2021. Kawiecki joined First Merchants in 2015 having previously served as Senior Vice President of Capital Management and Assistant Treasurer at UMB Financial Corporation.

Michelle Stewart

Guess & Co. Corporation [MIAMI] announced Michelle Stewart has been appointed president, chief operating officer and chief financial officer of the company. Stewart will continue to serve as deputy chairman of the Board of Directors. Prior to joining Guess & Co. Corporation, Stewart was a partner in a commercial financing business. She began her business career as a real estate investor. In addition to Guess & Co. Corporation, Ms. Stewart is president and chairman of her own venture holding company, Stewart Intercontinental Capital. She joined Guess & Co. Corporation initially as executive vice-president and managing director.

Central Logic [SANDY, UT AND MINNEAPOLIS] announced the appointments of Samantha Endres as Chief Financial Officer. Most recently, she was Chief Financial Officer of West Academic Publishing. Other previous positions include Senior Director, Finance, at Thomson Reuters.

On Target Laboratories, Inc. [WEST LAFAYETTE, IN] announced that Patrick Spangler has joined the Company as Chief Financial Officer. Most recently, Spangler served as Chief Financial Officer for MHC Software. Spangler previously served as CFO for VigiLanz Corporation, Healthland, Inc., Epocrates (EPOC) and ev3 (EVVV), and held various senior finance leadership roles at Medtronic (MDT). He also currently serves on the Board of Directors for Lifespace Communities and OptimizeRX.

Serco Inc. [Herndon, VA], a subsidiary of Serco Group plc, announced that Gordon Foster will be joining Serco Inc. as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer on October 26, 2020. Foster will succeed Gary Shankman who announced this past month his plans to retire by the end of 2020. For the past two years, Foster was the CFO for Constellis. Prior to that, Foster was the EVP & CFO at ASRC Federal. Foster began his government contracting career with Northrop Grumman (formerly Litton PRC) where he ultimately served as the CFO of the Civil Systems Division, Cyber Solutions Division, and Intelligence Systems Division.  He also held various other leadership positions across Health IT, DoD, Commercial, State and Local portfolios.

Theralink Technologies [DENVER] (OTC: OBMP) announced the appointment of Thomas E. Chilcott, III as Chief Financial Officer. From 2017 to 2019, Chilcott was the Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer of Ampio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Additionally, Chilcott was the President of Chilcott Consulting Group.

Rubius Therapeutics, Inc. [CAMBRIDGE, MA] (NASDAQ: RUBY) announced the appointment of Jose “Pepe” Carmona as chief financial officer. Carmona most recently served as chief financial officer at Radius Health. Prior to joining Radius, Carmona was chief financial officer of Innocoll Holdings PLC, acquired by Gurnet Point L.P. During his career at Novartis, Mr. Carmona held numerous financial management positions with increasing responsibilities in various divisions as chief financial officer in Europe, North America, Latin America and held other senior global financial roles.

Global Healthcare REIT, Inc. [Niwot, CO] announced that Zvi Rhine tendered his resignation from all positions with Global Healthcare REIT, Inc. (the “Company”), including his positions as Director, President and Chief Financial Officer. Lance Baller, the Company’s CEO, has been appointed interim Chief Financial Officer.

Cyanotech Corporation [Kailua Kona, HI] named Felicia Ladin as its Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), Vice President (“VP”) of Finance and Administration, and Treasurer, replacing Brian Orlopp. From February 2015 to January 2018, Ladin served as Senior Vice President, CFO and Treasurer for Albany Molecular Research, Inc. From 2002 to 2015, Ladin worked at Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. Her last position with Teva was Senior Vice President, CFO, Global Specialty Medicines. Prior to that role, she had positions of increasing responsibility directing Teva’s financial planning and analysis operations and was tax director.

Sharing Services Global Corporation [Plano, TX] announced that Frank A. Walters, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, has informed the Company of his imminent retirement.

DPW Holdings, Inc. [Newport Beach, CA] (NYSE American: DPW) announced that William B. Horne, who served as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, has been appointed as President and that Kenneth S. Cragun, who served as Company’s Chief Accounting Officer, has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer. Cragun joined the Company as Chief Accounting Officer in October 2018. Cragun is the Chief Financial Officer for Alzamend Neuro, Inc., a biotech company, on a part-time basis. He served as a CFO Partner at Hardesty, LLC, since October 2016. His assignments at Hardesty included serving as CFO of CorVel Corporation, and of RISA Tech, Inc. Cragun was also CFO of two NASDAQ-listed companies, Local Corporation, from April 2009 to September 2016, and Modtech Holdings, Inc., from June 2006 to March 2009. Prior thereto, he had financial leadership roles with increasing responsibilities at MIVA, Inc., ImproveNet, Inc., NetCharge Inc., C-Cube Microsystems, Inc, and 3-Com Corporation. Cragun serves on the Board of Directors and Chairman of the Audit Committee of Verb Technology Company, Inc. Cragun began his professional career at Deloitte.

ShotSpotter, Inc. [Newark, CA] announced that Alan R. Stewart, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, would be taking a temporary medical leave of absence. The Company appointed Ralph Clark, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, as Interim Chief Financial Officer.

Ennis, Inc. [Midlothian, TX] announed that Richard L. Travis, Jr. retired from his positions as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. The Company appointed Vera Burnett, the Company’s current accounting manager, to assume Travis’s responsibilities as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer on an interim basis. Burnett joined the Company in February 1997.

Emerald Bioscience, Inc. [San Diego] announced that Elena Traistaru has stepped down from her position as the interim Principal Financial Officer. The Company appointed Richard Janney as the Company’s interim Principal Accounting Officer. Richard Janney currently is an independent contractor at RoseRyan, Inc. In addition to his position with RoseRyan, Janney currently serves as the acting Chief Financial Officer of Pinnacle Engines and Tempathic, Inc. on a part-time basis. Prior to Tempathic, Inc., Janney served as the Chief Financial Officer of Thinc, Inc. from September 2018 to August 2019, and as the Chief Executive Officer of AFFARI, LLC from 2011 to 2019. Janney also served as the principal accounting officer of several public and private companies, including Trident Microsystems, Inc., and Asyst Technologies, Inc.

Terra Tech Corp. [Irvine, CA] announced that Megan Jimenez has resigned as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer. The Company appointed Jeff Batliner to the position of Chief Financial Officer. Batliner has served as the Company’s Director of Reporting & Analysis since December 3, 2018. Prior to that role, Batliner was the Director, Financial Planning and Analysis of Iteris, Inc., since 2015.

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Anthony & Sylvan Pools [DOYLESTOWN, PA] announced that it has appointed Bonnie Chong as its Chief Financial Officer and Corporate General Counsel.  Since 2018, Chong has served as the company’s Corporate General Counsel and Secretary.  Chong practiced at several law firms in Philadelphia before holding the positions of Senior Attorney at Sunoco, Inc. (R&M) and the Assistant General Counsel at Draeger Medical Systems, Inc.

Jeff Nichols

UJET Inc. [SAN FRANCISCO] announced Jeff Nichols as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Nichols previously served as Senior Vice President and Head of Finance at Glassdoor. Prior to Glassdoor, Nichols held key roles at RPX Corporation, The Walt Disney Corporation, and KPMG.

Veritone, Inc. [COSTA MESA, CA] (NASDAQ: VERI) announced that as part of a planned transition, the Company appointed Michael L. Zemetra as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. Zemetra succeeds Peter F. Collins, who will continue to serve in an advisory capacity during a transition period. Zemetra most recently served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of LiveXLive Media. Zemetra began his career in the technology and entertainment groups of PricewaterhouseCoopers.

CyrusOne Inc. [DALLAS] (NASDAQ: CONE) announced the appointment of Katherine Motlagh as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Effective October 30, 2020, Motlagh will succeed Diane Morefield, who announced her retirement earlier this year. Motlagh is currently Chief Financial Officer for the Europe, Africa and Latin America regions at American Tower Corporation. Before joining American Tower in 2015, Motlagh served as Customer Unit CFO at Ericsson, Inc. and as Divisional CFO/Senior Business Controller at Nokia, Inc. Motlagh has also held a variety of finance and accounting leadership roles at Nextel Communications, Inc., AmerisourceBergen Corporation and Coopers & Lybrand, L.L.P. (now PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP).

Michelle Sanft

Ruby Ribbon, Inc. [LOS ANGELES] announced the appointment of Michelle Sanft as the company’s new Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer. Most recently, Sanft was VP of Finance for Careismatic Brands. Previously she served in executive, finance, operations, and strategic planning roles for Jafra Cosmetics and Guitar Center.

Tillman Digital Cities [NEW YORK] announced that SherAfgan Mehboob has been appointed Chief Financial Officer and Head of Corporate Development of the company. Mehboob was most recently Managing Director at Guggenheim Securities. Mehboob started his investment banking career at Deutsche Bank within its TMT practice, and previously was with Deloitte Consulting with a focus on technology.

Union Institute & University [CINCINNATI] named Sandra Mills its new chief financial officer and vice president of finance. Mills most recently served as foundation finance officer for the Cincinnati State Foundation. Before her service at Cincinnati State, Mills served for six years as the chief financial officer/vice president of finance and administration at Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion. She also served at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center for six years. Early in her career, she served at several Greater Cincinnati area nonprofit organizations, including Hoxworth Blood Center, Community Dialysis Center and the YMCA.

Hydrow [CAMBRIDGE, MA] announced that Ian Drummond has joined the company as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Drummond comes to Hydrow from SimpliSafe, and succeeds former CFO Mike Wyman.

Paragon 28, Inc. [ENGLEWOOD, CO] announced the appointment of Steve Deitsch to the position of Chief Financial Officer. Deitsch previously worked as Chief Financial Officer for BioScrip, Inc., Biomet, Inc.’s Spine Group, Lanx, Inc., Zimmer Americas, and Zimmer EMEA.

Bryan English

Elkay [DOWNERS GROVE, IL] announced Bryan English had been promoted to Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), following the retirement of John Pendergast. English joined Elkay in October 2009, and was promoted to Vice President of Finance in September 2017.

The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) [WASHINGTON] announced the retirement of Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Yvette White-Wiggins, after a distinguished 18-year career with the organization. White-Wiggins will be succeeded by Steve Jasko. Jasko has served as CFO for two not-for-profit organizations, the TB Alliance, and Howard Hughes Medical Institute. His pharmaceutical experience includes six years at Celgene where he first held the position of Corporate Treasurer and later Vice President of Finance and Business Development for the Cellular Therapeutics Division. He also has nearly a decade of experience working at Merck.

United Service Organizations (USO) [ARLINGTON, VA] announced that Kristine M. Shumack has been appointed the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Shumack began her career with the USO in 2006 as the director of finance. Most recently, Shumack served as the interim CFO. Before coming to the USO, Shumack worked for private and public companies in various sectors, beginning her career at PricewaterhouseCoopers in Chicago.

Skydweller Aero Inc. [OKLAHOMA CITY] announced Dale F. Jordan, Jr. is joining the company as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Jordan joins from Oseberg, where he acted as CFO. Prior to Oseberg, Jordan acted as CFO/Vice President of Finance at Acorn Growth Company. Jordan acted as CFO/Vice President of Finance for multiple portfolio companies with Acorn Growth Company, including Unitech Aerospace, SinglePoint Finance, and Aerospace Products SE.

vArmour [LOS ALTOS, CA] announced the appointment of Chris Dentiste as Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining vArmour, Dentiste served as Chief Financial Officer of RSA, a standalone security division of Dell Technologies. Additionally, he has held several senior finance and M&A positions at Dell EMC and Adaptec.

Cerebras Systems [LOS ALTOS, CA] announced the appointment of Tony Maslowski as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Prior to Cerebras, Maslowski served as senior vice president and CFO at Broadcom. He joined Avago in 2006, and during his decade-long tenure, which included Avago acquiring LSI and Broadcom, he rose to the position of CFO. Prior to Avago, he served as CFO for Allegro Manufacturing, as well as holding senior finance management positions at Lam Research and Hitachi Data Systems.

Copart, Inc. [DALLAS] (NASDAQ: CPRT) announced the appointment of John North as Chief Financial Officer. Most recently, North served as the CFO of Avis Budget Group. Prior to serving as Avis CFO, he spent 17 years in various leadership positions at Lithia Motors, a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, including as CFO and Chief Accounting Officer.

Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. [ROCKVILLE, MD] (NASDAQ: SUPN) announced the appointment of James Kelly as Chief Financial Officer. Kelly most recently was Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. Kelly replaces Greg Patrick, who will be retiring from his role as Supernus’ Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining Vanda, Kelly was Vice President, Controller at Medimmune, a biotechnology subsidiary of the AstraZeneca Group. He joined MedImmune as Director of Sales and Marketing Finance in 2006. Prior to MedImmune and beginning in 2000, Kelly was at Biogen serving in research & development finance roles of increasing responsibility, most recently as the Director of Planning and Operations. From 1997 to 2000, Kelly was a member of the corporate finance team at Aetna Inc. responsible for mergers and acquisitions and treasury management. He began his life sciences career in 1991 with Janssen Pharmaceutica, a division of Johnson & Johnson.

Echo Global Logistics, Inc. [CHICAGO] (NASDAQ: ECHO) announced that Peter M. Rogers, SVP Finance – Controller, has been promoted to the position of Chief Financial Officer. Rogers will succeed Kyle L. Sauers who will be departing the Company to pursue other interests. Rogers previously served in various roles at the Company including as VP Finance – Controller from October 2013 to March 2019, Director of Accounting from January 2012 to October 2013, and Finance Manager from July 2007 to December 2011. Prior to joining the Company, he began his career at Crowe LLP from 2005 to 2007.

GitLab [SAN FRANCISCO] announced the appointment of Brian Robins as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), replacing Paul Machle. Robins joins GitLab from Sisense where he was the CFO. Prior to Sisense, he served as CFO of Cylance, AlienVault, and Verisign (VRSN).

MSTS [OVERLAND PARK, KS] announced the appointment of Joel Campbell as Chief Financial Officer. Most recently, Campbell served as Vice President, Treasurer & Chief Risk Officer at H&R Block. Prior to joining H&R Block, Campbell served as Vice President & Assistant Treasurer at Western Union and held treasury positions at Ameriprise Financial and Travelers Companies, Inc.

Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery (ADCS) [MAITLAND, FL] announced the appointment of Daniel Davison as Chief Financial Officer. Davison was most recently Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer at Diplomat Pharmacy, Inc.  Prior to his role at Diplomat, Davison served as the Finance Executive of the Caremark segment of CVS Health. Davison has also held leadership positions as Senior Vice President of Finance, Financial and Strategic Planning for Medco Health Solutions and has served as Chief Financial Officer for Medco’s Health Plan Division.

Papa John’s International, Inc. [LOUISVILLE, KY] (NASDAQ: PZZA) announced the appointment of Ann Gugino as Chief Financial Officer. Steve Coke, who has been serving as interim principal financial and accounting officer, will continue in his role as Vice President, Investor Relations and Strategy. Most recently at Target Corporation, Gugino served as Senior Vice President, Financial Planning and Analysis. Prior to that, Gugino spent 18 years at publicly held Patterson Companies Inc., including four years as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. [NEW ALBANY, OH] announced the appointment of  Christopher H. Bohnert as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer. Bohnert comes to CVG from Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P. where he served as Chief Financial Officer for Finished Lubricants & Chemicals.  Prior to joining Calumet, Bohnert held positions as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer with global manufacturers including Titan International, Silgan Plastics Corporation, and AB Mauri Fleischmann’s. Bohnert started his career in public accounting with KPMG LLP.

RBC Bearings Incorporated [OXFORD, CT] (NASDAQ: ROLL) announced the appointment of Robert M. Sullivan as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Chief Accounting Officer) to replace Daniel A. Bergeron. Bergeron will assume additional operational responsibility within RBC Bearings as Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Sullivan joined RBC Bearings as Assistant Corporate Controller in March 2016 and was appointed Corporate Controller in February 2017. Prior to joining RBC Bearings, Sullivan worked at Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation involved in business development, program finance, and financial planning and analysis. Prior to Sikorsky, Sulilvan was Audit Manager at Ernst & Young LLP where he worked from 2007 to 2013.

Santa Fe Gold Corporation [ALBUQUERQUE, NM] (OTCBB: SFEG) announced the appointment of Steve Antol, as Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary. Antol previously served as the El Capitan Precious Metals, Inc. Chief Financial Officer from November 2004 to May 2007 and from April 2009 to March 2020. Antol has been a consultant to Santa Fe Gold Corporation since mid-2005. Antol replaced Frank Mueller as CFO, who became the manager of mining operations for Santa Fe Gold.

INKY Technology Corporation [COLLEGE PARK, MD] announced that Leigh Reichel has been appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

Advanced Agrilytics [INDIANAPOLIS] announced Josh Meyer as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Meyer served as a financial advisory consultant for the past six months.

Buckle [JERSEY CITY, NJ] announced the appointment of Kristi Matus as CFO and COO. Matus was Executive Advisor for Thomas H. Lee Partners and CFO of USAA. During nearly a decade with USAA, Kristi also served as President of Life Insurance and Investment Services and as President of the Life Insurance Company. She was also Executive VP and Chief Financial and Administrative Officer at athenahealth, Inc. and Executive VP and Head of the Government Services Segment at Aetna, Inc. Kristi currently serves on the boards of Cerence, Equitable, and Alliance Bernstein.

Moogsoft [SAN FRANCISCO] announced the appointment of Matteo Marchetta as Chief Financial Officer. Most recently he was CFO at Augmedix. Prior to that, he was VP, Finance for Altiscale Cloud Platform at SAP.

Suzy Taherian

Wrightspeed [ALAMEDA, CA] announced the appointment of Suzy Taherian as the company’s chief financial officer. Taherian started her career with Exxon, Chevron, and Accenture, and went on to become CFO of eCullet, as well as CFO of NobleIron. She was most recently CFO of Kinetics. Taherian currently serves as a board member at NewHold Industrial Corporation.

Chet Kwasniak

CLEAResult [Austin, TX] named Chet Kwasniak as their new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Prior to joining CLEAResult, Chet was CFO for CareerBuilder. Prior to CareerBuilder, he was CFO and EVP for MW Industries (MWI).

Jack Wolfskin [PARK CITY, Utah] appointed André Grube as the Company’s new Chief Financial Officer. Grube succeeds Ante Franicevic, who has decided to leave the Company on October 15 to pursue new professional opportunities. Grube is joining Jack Wolfskin from the Swiss outdoor company Mammut Sports Group. Before joining Mammut Sports Group, he held positions in the finance departments of PepsiCo Germany GmbH, Punica Getränke GmbH and Procter & Gamble International.

Manitex International, Inc. [BRIDGEVIEW, IL] (NASDAQ: MNTX) announced that Joseph Doolan has been named Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Having joined UCI-FRAM, Inc., a $2 billion international manufacturer of aftermarket auto parts, in 2012, he was VP of Finance there and with successor companies Fram Group Holdings and Trico, since then. Prior to this tenure, Doolan was VP, Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer at APAC Customer Services for six years, and prior to that he spent ten years at global financial services companies including CNH Capital (financial division of Case New Holland), GE Capital, and Heller Financial. Doolan is replacing Laura Yu.

Innodata Inc. [NEW YORK] (NASDAQ: INOD)  announced that Mark Spelker has been appointed as its Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer. Spelker retired recently from CohnReznick LLP, where he served as an audit and technical consulting partner for 20 years and its National Director of SEC Services for eight years. Spelker replaces Robert O’Connor who has been serving as Innodata’s Chief Financial Officer, Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer.

Navient [WILMINGTON, DE] (NASDAQ: NAVI) announced the appointment of Joe Fisher as executive vice president and chief financial officer. Fisher was Navient’s vice president of investor relations and corporate development since 2014. He held various roles with increasing responsibility since joining the company in 2002.

Kimball International, Inc. [JASPER, IN] (NASDAQ: KBAL) announced that Michelle Schroeder informed the Company of her decision to step back from her role as Chief Financial Officer for personal reasons but will remain a senior leader at Kimball International, with responsibilities in governance, SEC compliance, and investor relations. Timothy (T.J.) Wolfe was named to succeed Michelle as Chief Financial Officer. Most recently Wolfe served as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of the Great Britain Unit of Coca-Cola European Partners.

Guardant Health, Inc. [Redwood City, CA] announced that Derek Bertocci, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), notified the Company of his intention to retire.

LiveXLive Media, Inc. [West Hollywood, CA] appointed Jerome N. Gold to serve as the Interim Chief Financial Officer and Interim Secretary of the Company and as the Interim Chief Financial Officer and Interim Secretary of Slacker, Inc., the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, to succeed Michael Zemetra. Gold currently serves as the Company’s Chief Strategy Officer and is a member of the Company’s Board of Directors. Gold previously served as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer from April 12, 2017 until April 13, 2018 and was succeeded at the time by Zemetra.

Raven Industries, Inc. [Sioux Falls, SD] (NASDAQ: RAVN) announced that Steven Brazones, current Chief Financial Officer, will become Vice President for Applied Technology, effective February 1, 2021.

Model N, Inc. [San Mateo, CA] (NYSE: MODN) announced that David Barter has resigned as CFO.

NanoVibronix, Inc. [Elmsford, NY] announced that James Cardwell, the Company’s Interim Chief Financial Officer, is leaving his role, with Stephen Brown, appointed as Chief Financial Officer. Brown served as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer from February 2015 through April 2019, and has continued to serve as a financial consultant for the Company until his appointment as Chief Financial Officer. Brown previously served as Chief Financial Officer for IDT Corporation from April 1995 to January 2009.

BP Midstream Partners LP [HOUSTON] announced that Craig Coburn has decided to retire from his position as a director and Chief Financial Officer of the General Partner, at the end of February 2021. Jack Collins is expected to succeed Coburn as the General Partner’s Chief Financial Officer at such time.  Collins has served as President of BPX Energy since July 2020, prior to which he served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of BPX Energy from December 2014. Prior to joining BPX Energy, Collins held various executive roles in finance and investor relations, including at Denbury Resources, Inc and PostRock Energy Corp.

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Marc Rothman

BMC [HOUSTON] announced the appointment of Marc E. Rothman as senior vice president (SVP) and chief financial officer (CFO). Before joining BMC, he was executive vice president and chief financial officer at VeriFone Systems Inc. Prior to that role, he held a number of finance and operational leadership roles at Motorola Mobility, including Chief Financial Officer. Rothman joins to take on the role held by Steve Solcher, who will continue to support BMC as Advisor to the CEO.

Macy’s, Inc. [NEW YORK] (NYSE: M) announced that Adrian V. Mitchell has been appointed chief financial officer, to take effect November 2, 2020. Mitchell joins Macy’s, Inc. from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) where he is a Managing Director and Partner in the Digital BCG and Consumer Practices. Prior to joining BCG, Mitchell served as Board Director and member of the Audit and Finance Committee at Recreational Equipment, Inc. from 2016 to 2017. He served as chief executive officer of Arhaus LLC, from 2016 to 2017. Mitchell joined Crate and Barrel in 2010 as chief financial officer. In 2011, he took on the additional responsibilities of chief operating officer and from 2014-2015 he also concurrently served as interim CEO. He held management positions at Target Corporation from 2007 to 2010 including director of strategy & interactive design for target.com and director of innovation & productivity leading enterprise-wide projects for Target Corporation. Mitchell began his career and spent approximately 10 years at McKinsey & Company, Inc. where he co-founded the NA Lean Operations Retail Practice.

TrueCar, Inc. [SANTA MONICA, CA] (NASDAQ: TRUE) announced that Noel Watson has resigned as Chief Financial Officer to accept another business opportunity with a privately-held company outside of the automotive vertical. Watson expects to continue in his current position through November 16, 2020 in order to ensure a smooth transition for the Company. Charles Thomas, the Company’s Controller, will serve as interim principal financial officer.

Orion Energy Systems, Inc. [MANITOWOC, WI] (NASDAQ: OESX) announced the appointment of J. Per Brodin, an accomplished finance executive and public company CFO, to succeed CFO William T. “Bill” Hull. Brodin joins Orion on October 19^th and will assume the Chief Financial Officer role following Hull’s previously announced retirement. Most recently, Brodin served as Interim CFO for Fleet Farm. He has also served as CFO for Shopko Stores, ATI Physical Therapy, Claire’s Stores and Centene Corporation. Brodin began his career at Arthur Andersen and took his first corporate position with May Department Stores as Vice President, Accounting and Reporting in 2002.

Pipeline Therapeutics [SAN DIEGO] announced the appointment of Peter Slover as the company’s Chief Financial Officer. Prior to becoming Pipeline Therapeutics’ Chief Financial Officer, Peter previously served as Chief Financial Officer at Sophiris Bio Inc. Before that, he held a variety of significant management positions at Anadys Pharmaceuticals Inc., including Vice President, Finance and Operations. Before joining Anadys, Peter was an auditor at KPMG LLP, where he spent seven years in public accounting.

The E.W. Scripps Company [CINCINNATI] (NASDAQ: SSP) announced new role for Lisa Knutson, currently Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, contingent on the closing of its acquisition of ION Media. Knutson will, upon closing, lead the new Scripps national television networks business. Scripps’ acquisition of ION Media is expected to close in the first quarter of 2021, pending regulatory approvals. Knutson will oversee the operations of the newly combined businesses of ION Media, the five Katz networks and Newsy. She joined the company in 2005 and served as chief strategy officer and chief administrative officer before being appointed chief financial officer.

The Real Brokerage Inc. [TORONTO and NEW YORK] (TSX-V: REAX) (OTCQX: REAXF) announced that Michelle Ressler has been appointed as chief financial officer (CFO). Ressler joined Real as vice president of finance in August 2020. Prior to joining Real, Ressler was the controller at Canaccord Genuity Inc. Ressler is based in New York City and will assume the CFO position from Gus Patel, who resigned.

Highview Power [LONDON & ALEXANDRIA, VA] named Nomi Ahmad its Chief Financial Officer effective Jan. 1, 2021. Ahmad joins Highview Power from Sembcorp Industries Ltd, where he most recently served as Senior Vice President after leading Sembcorp Energy UK (SEUK). Prior to joining Sembcorp, Ahmad held roles of increasing seniority at Wärtsilä Corporation, El Paso Energy, Lanco Infratech, Smith Cogeneration and Kidder Peabody.

Nancy Milhous

Form.com [BRAINTREE, MA] announced that Nancy Milhous joined the company as the Chief Financial Officer. Before joining Form.com, Milhous was Corporate Controller at ETQ. Previously, she served as Vice President Corporate Controller at Accruent. She also has held senior accounting and reporting roles at Epicor Software Corp, Bubba Gump Shrimp Company, Fluor, and Deloitte.

VSE Corporation [ALEXANDRIA, VA] (NASDAQ: VSEC) announced the appointment of Stephen D. Griffin as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective November 9, 2020. Griffin will succeed Thomas Loftus, who previously announced his retirement. Griffin joins VSE after more than a decade in senior finance leadership roles with GE, most recently as Chief Financial Officer of Engine Services at GE Aviation. Earlier in his career, Griffin served as the CFO for GE Aviation’s Supply Chain Division. While at GE, Griffin also served as a board member for multiple global joint ventures.

LandSouth Construction [JACKSONVILLE, FL] announced that Jamie DeWispelare has joined LandSouth as the new Chief Financial Officer. DeWispelare joins LandSouth after serving as CFO for Humphreys and Partners. Prior to that, Jamie spent nearly 10 years with Engineering, Automation, & Design Inc.

Kindred Healthcare, LLC [LOUISVILLE, KY] announced that Joel Day has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, effective January 1, 2021. Day currently serves as Senior Vice President and Operations Chief Financial Officer. Day will succeed current CFO John Lucchese.

Bill Zerella

ACV Auctions Inc. [BUFFALO, NY] announced the appointment of Bill Zerella as Chief Financial Officer. Zerella most recently was the CFO of Luminar Technologies, Inc. Prior to Luminar Technologies, Zerella served as CFO of Fitbit, Inc. Zerella was with Fitbit from 2014 to 2018.

Epirium Bio, Inc. [SAN DIEGO] announced the appointment of Alexander Casdin as chief financial officer (CFO). Prior to joining Epirium, Casdin was founder, CEO and portfolio manager of Reneo Capital Management LP. He previously served as CFO of Sophiris Bio Inc. and vice president of finance for Amylin Pharmaceuticals. He has been a member of the board of directors of multiple life science companies, including Erasca, Inc., Dusa Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and Ignyta, Inc. and serves on the advisory board for LunaDNA.

ReCode Therapeutics [MENLO PARK, CA & DALLAS] announced the appointment of Julie Eastland as chief operating officer (COO) and chief financial officer (CFO). Eastland previously served as chief financial officer and chief business officer of Rainier Therapeutics. Prior to Rainier, Eastland served as chief financial officer and chief business officer of Cascadian Therapeutics. Before Cascadian, she served as chief financial officer and vice president of operations at VLST Corporation, and also held financial and strategic management positions of increasing responsibility at Dendreon and Amgen. Eastland serves on the board of directors for Dynavax Technologies, Graybug Vision and Harpoon Therapeutics.

Andrew Matsuyama

Sundyne [ARVADA, CO] announced the appointment of Andrew Matsuyama as Chief Financial Officer. Matsuyama brings nearly 15 years of experience as CFO of Norican Group and its predecessor, Wheelabrator Group. Matsuyama has also previously served as a Manager at Arthur Andersen & Co. and he was a Senior Manager at Protiviti Consulting.

Squarespace [NEW YORK] announced the appointment of Marcela Martin as its Chief Financial Officer. Martin most recently was Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Booking.com. Previously, she spent three years at National Geographic Partners as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Chief Administrative Officer and 18 years in numerous leadership positions, including EVP and CFO, at Fox International Channels. Martin joins on November 1.

The Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco [SAN FRANCISCO] announced the appointment of Joseph E. Amato as executive vice president and senior financial officer, and as executive vice president and interim chief financial officer effective upon the departure of the Bank’s current chief financial officer, Kenneth C. Miller. Miller, who has served as chief financial officer since 2011, announced his intention to retire in 2019. The effective date of his retirement will be January 4, 2021. Amato previously served as chief financial officer at the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines, from May 2016 to June 2019. He has more than 30 years of experience in a variety of finance and capital market roles, including holding leadership positions at Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae.

David F. Smith, III

Caregiver Inc. [FORT WORTH, Texas] hired David F. Smith, III as chief financial officer. Smith brings more than 25 years of experience across a range of finance and operating leadership roles, including president and CEO of a large, private-equity backed healthcare company.

Rush Street Interactive, LP [CHICAGO] announced the appointment of Kyle Sauers as Chief Financial Officer. Sauers will join RSI from Echo Global Logistics, where he served as Chief Financial Officer for more than seven years. Prior to joining Echo, Mr. Sauers served as General Manager of the Security & Inspection Products Division at Varian Medical Systems. Previously, he served as Chief Financial Officer and a member of the Board of Directors at Bio-Imaging Research and oversaw its acquisition by Varian Medical Systems. Before that, Sauers was Chief Financial Officer of Sphere Communications and began his career at Arthur Andersen.

GCOM [ALBANY, NY] announced the hire of Paul G. Murray as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Prior to joining GCOM, Murray was CFO & Treasurer for Phase One Consulting Group (acquired by Accenture). Murray also served as CFO of Digital Management Inc. Earlier in his career, Murray was CFO at Compudyn Corporation, Aptiv Technology Partners, and Proxicom, all portfolio companies of The Gores Group.

Netrix, LLC [CHICAGO] announced that Greg P. Richards has joined Netrix as Chief Financial Officer. Richards most recently served as CFO at Unico Technologies Group and Telular Corporation.

Kayla Waters

TPN [DALLAS] announced that Kayla Waters will be appointed as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective November 1. Waters will be assuming the role from Mike Pate, who will be retiring from his 17-year post as TPN’s Chief Financial Officer. Waters most recently served as Senior Vice President of Finance for TPN. Waters has more than 20 years of experience in the finance industry and has served in various roles at TPN over the last 15 years, including Financial Analyst, Accounting Manager, Vice President & Corporate Controller and, most recently, Senior Vice President of Finance.

CURO Compensation Limited [BOSTON and OTTAWA and EDINBURGH, UK] appointed Graeme MacKenzie as CFO. MacKenzie served as CFO at Pulsant for seven years, and previously as finance director at Lumison for six years before its acquisition by Pulsant. Earlier, he worked as finance director for Reuters Research Limited and in finance roles at Edinburgh Financial Publishing and KPMG.

Gemini Financial Holdings Corporation [PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL], the parent company of Olympus Insurance Company, announced that John W. Rollins joined the company in the role of Chief Financial Officer. Before his more recent role as a Principal and Consulting Actuary at Milliman, Inc., John served as Chief Risk Officer of three coastal property insurers, including Florida’s Citizens Property Insurance Corporation.

MJ Holdings, Inc. [LAS VEGAS, NV] (OTC Pink: MJNE) announced the addition of Jim Kelly as its Interim Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”). From 2000 to the present, Kelly has served as the Founder and Managing Member of Sunstate Futures, LLC. In addition, Kelly currently serves as the President and Director of Capfin. From 1998 through 2007, Kelly served as the President of Sunstate Equity Trading. Kelly serves as a board level consultant to several public companies as well as securities clearing firms.

Gloria Holland

Harmony Senior Services [CHARLESTON, SC] welcomed Gloria M. Holland to the company as the Chief Financial Officer. Holland spent over 16 years with Capital Senior Living Corporation in Dallas.

Seed Therapeutics Inc. [NEW YORK] announced the appointment of Edward Dongheng Liu as Chief Financial Officer. Liu has served as BeyondSpring’s CFO since 2018. Before joining BeyondSpring, Liu served as Partner and Executive Director at Epiphron Capital, as well as held leadership positions at global financial institutions that include Senior Vice President and Vice President of Investment Banking and Capital Markets at Jefferies and Vice President of Investment Banking at J.P. Morgan.

Oxurion NV [Leuven, Belgium and Boston, MA] (Euronext Brussels: OXUR) announced the appointment of Tom Graney as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Graney will be based in Boston. He will succeed Dominique Vanfleteren who, according to plan, is leaving Oxurion to pursue other interests. Graney most recently served as CFO at Generation Bio. Prior to joining Generation Bio, Tom was Senior Vice President (SVP) and CFO at Vertex Pharmaceuticals. Prior to Vertex, he was the CFO and SVP of Finance and Corporate Strategy at Ironwood Pharmaceuticals. Before joining Ironwood, Tom spent 20 years with Johnson & Johnson, serving in various roles in the US and abroad, including being Worldwide VP of Finance and CFO of Ethicon, and VP and CFO of Janssen Pharmaceuticals NA. Graney is currently on the board of AC Immune SA (NASDAQ: ACIU).

Support.com, Inc. [SUNNYVALE, CA] (NASDAQ: SPRT) announced that Caroline Rook has joined the executive management team as its Chief Financial Officer. Rook was CFO of PeopleSupport. She has previously served as CFO of 24/7 Card, CFO of Trident International University, and Corporate Leader, Financial Operations, of Acxiom Corporation.

Realty Income Corporation [SAN DIEGO] (NYSE: O) announced that Christie Kelly will become Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. Kelly joined the company’s Board of Directors in November 2019 and currently serves as a member of the Audit Committee. The appointment of Kelly to Chief Financial Officer will take effect January 19, 2021, at which time Kelly will resign from the company’s Board of Directors. Kelly is the former Global Chief Financial Officer of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. She worked with JLL from 2013 – 2018. From 2009 – 2013, Kelly was the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Duke Realty Corporation. Prior to that, she was a Senior Vice President, Global Real Estate, with Lehman Brothers.

Creative Learning Corp. [BOISE, ID] announced that Robert Boyd tendered his resignation as chief accounting officer and principal financial officer. Boyd remains a part-time employee of the Company. The Company appointed Mike Elkin as chief financial officer of the Company following Boyd’s resignation as chief financial officer. Elkin currently serves as the Controller for a large REIT.

Helen of Troy Limited [EL PASO, TX] announced that Brian L. Grass, Chief Financial Officer, notified the Company of his intention to retire from the Company effective November 1, 2021.

Maptelligent, Inc. [HENDERSON, NV] appointed Richard Ziccardi as its Chief Financial Officer. After 19 years at Bank of New York Mellon in various roles and titles including CAO and Managing Director, up to February 2020,  Ziccardi was Global Head of Revenue Control – Asset Servicing.