Executive Appointment

Tysons, Va. – October 07, 2026 -- Oddball, a digital services agency focused on government technology modernization, has appointed Kathy Klapacz as Chief Operating Officer, bringing 20 years of federal executive leadership experience to the role.

Klapacz previously managed federal portfolios exceeding $100 million

Klapacz has led complex federal programs valued at more than $100 million and organizations with upwards of 400 personnel, according to the company. Her career spans operational strategy, technology transformation, and cloud modernization initiatives at agencies including the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Defense Health Agency (DHA).

New York – October 07, 2026 -- BlueVoyant has appointed John Hultman as Chief Revenue Officer, tasking the 30-year sales veteran with leading global revenue operations as the cybersecurity company scales its AI-driven product portfolio.

Hultman brings three decades of enterprise technology sales experience to BlueVoyant's go-to-market strategy

Hultman most recently served as Chief Revenue Officer at data security company Druva, where he led global go-to-market strategy. He previously headed Americas Sales at Cohesity and spent nearly 20 years in sales leadership roles across the Americas and APJC at Dell EMC.

Dublin – October 07, 2026 -- Devexperts, a financial technology provider whose platforms serve more than 20 million traders daily, has appointed Rainer Fuchsluger as Global Group Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

Fuchsluger succeeds Ben Hurley ahead of company's 25th anniversary

The move follows the departure of Ben Hurley, who spent more than four years at Devexperts, including the past two as CEO. Fuchsluger takes the helm as the privately held company approaches its 25th anniversary in 2027, operating more than 800 employees across 10 offices worldwide and serving hundreds of capital markets clients.

Aventura, Fla. – October 07, 2026 -- Uni K Wax, the natural body-waxing franchise behind the proprietary Elasti K WaxTM formula, has named Christina Simeone as Vice President of Operations as the brand pushes into new markets.

Simeone takes over studio operations across nearly 40 open locations and 31 in development

Uni K Wax currently operates close to 40 open studios with 31 more in development across nine markets and seven states. Simeone will oversee studio operations, franchisee support, and operational execution nationwide, working directly with franchisees on unit-level performance and guest experience.

New VP brings decade-plus tenure at Hand & Stone Massage & Facial Spa

Simeone spent more than ten years as Director of Operations at Hand & Stone Massage & Facial Spa, managing activities aimed at improving franchise performance in the premium personal care sector.

Chicago – October 07, 2026 -- Tusker, a midmarket IT services provider, has named Matt Gaudio as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Matt Zafirovski, who is departing for a leadership role at a publicly traded technology firm.

Gaudio rises from Chief Solutions Officer to CEO after 20 years in the technology industry

Gaudio previously served as Tusker's second-in-command, overseeing solutions, professional services, managed services and delivery operations. He was a key architect of the company's "One Tusker" strategy, which integrates operations across the firm's acquired businesses.

Tusker targets $1 billion in revenue through a dual organic-and-acquisition growth model

"Half of our growth to date has been organic and half has been achieved through acquisition, and we expect that to continue as we advance toward our goal of becoming a $1 billion company," Gaudio said.

Chicago – October 06, 2026 -- Doubtless, a global pet insurance and solutions organization protecting more than 6 million insured pets across 10 markets, has appointed Karl Wiley as North America Regional Leader, effective October 12, 2026.

Wiley takes over North American operations from retiring executive Kirk Haggard

Wiley succeeds Kirk Haggard, who is retiring after nearly four decades in the insurance industry, including serving as CEO of Independence Pet Holdings and playing a key role in the company's evolution into Doubtless. Haggard's tenure strengthened Doubtless' North American business and laid groundwork for the broader Doubtless launch, according to CEO Dirk Beeckman.

Detroit – – October 06, 2026 -- The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute has appointed Stefan C. Grant, M.D., to a newly created role as associate center director and medical director of the Karmanos Cancer Network, giving the oncologist oversight of clinical trial access across 13 McLaren Health Care sites outside metro Detroit. Dr. Grant began the position in September, adding the titles of vice chair of clinical operations and co-leader of the Thoracic Oncology Multidisciplinary Team.

New role targets trial access gap across 13 Michigan sites

The associate center director position did not previously exist at Karmanos. Dr. Grant will work with oncology teams at McLaren's network locations to expand clinical trial availability for patients who currently must travel to Detroit, according to Boris Pasche, M.D., Ph.D., president and CEO of Karmanos.

Abilene, Texas – October 06, 2026 -- Natura Resources has appointed Christopher Abundis as executive vice president and chief financial officer as the molten salt reactor developer advances commercialization of its technology.

Abundis previously helped guide SilverBow Resources through a $2.1 billion sale

Abundis joins from SilverBow Resources, where he served as executive vice president, chief financial officer and general counsel. He played a key role in SilverBow's sale to KKR and Crescent Energy, a transaction valued at approximately $2.1 billion, and helped lead the company's New York Stock Exchange listing. Over his 20-year career, he participated in debt and equity financings totaling billions of dollars.

Tulsa, Okla. – October 06, 2026 -- Cherokee Federal, the federal contracting division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, has appointed veteran federal contracting executive Terri Malone as Chief Growth Officer, effective Oct. 12.

Malone joins a top 100 federal contractor with more than 5,000 employees and 60-plus agency clients

Malone will lead Cherokee Federal's enterprise growth strategy, overseeing market intelligence, business development, capture, proposals and strategic market expansion. She will coordinate with business and functional leaders to align growth priorities with customer needs and company capabilities.

Edmond, Okla. – October 06, 2026 -- Citizens Bank of Edmond and ROGER Bank have appointed James Cunningham as Growth Officer, tasking the former USAA strategy executive and U.S. Army combat veteran with accelerating expansion at both institutions.

Cunningham brings McKinsey, JPMorgan and USAA strategy experience to the role

Cunningham joins from USAA, where he served as Head of Military Affairs Strategy and previously as Bank Strategy Director, developing strategies across military engagement, marketing and lines of business. His prior roles include strategy consulting at McKinsey & Company, investment banking at JPMorgan Chase, portfolio strategy at Zions Bancorporation, and business development at Markley Group.