Executive Appointment

San Mateo, Calif. – October 14, 2026 -- Novogradac, the national accounting and consulting firm, promoted nine managers to principal effective Sept. 1, with the new principals spread across seven U.S. offices and concentrated in tax credit work for real estate and renewable energy.

Managing partner Michael J. Novogradac said the firm has a long tradition of promoting from within, which keeps clients working with proven expertise as the firm grows.

Promotions span seven offices from Atlanta to Walnut Creek

Atlanta adds two principals, Yie Li and Christie Webb. Dover, Ohio, also adds two, Ali Gatrell and Caleb Stein. The other five are Alex Aydin (Cleveland), Aaron Hanks (St. Louis), Vina Hurst (Walnut Creek, California), Micah Larimer (Portland, Oregon) and Tony Morales (New York City).

San Francisco – October 14, 2026 -- Atomicwork has tripled its customer base in the past year and appointed Oksana Patel as Head of Marketing to lead its global strategy as it pushes deeper into the enterprise market.

Patel will build the category around what the ITSM and ESM platform vendor calls AI coworkers, software agents designed to take on IT roles and workflows end to end.

Customer base triples to include Replit, Skydio and BlackLine

The company's customers now include high-growth and enterprise names such as Replit, Skydio, BlackLine and Members Choice Credit Union. Atomicwork did not disclose absolute customer numbers or revenue.

Atlanta – October 14, 2026 -- Solv Wellness, a women's health company focused on perimenopause and menopause, has appointed Christine Vaccaro, DO, FACOG, MSCP, as its first Chief Medical Officer, effective immediately.

Vaccaro will advise the company on its menopause education strategy and support educational initiatives for patients and healthcare professionals. She will also contribute to patient and clinician resources and represent the company in select media, speaking and educational programs.

Appointment targets a documented menopause education gap

The company cites two data points behind the move. Fewer than one in three U.S. OB/GYN residency programs offer a dedicated menopause curriculum, according to a 2023 study in the journal Menopause. Only about half of women going through menopause have consulted a health professional about it, according to a 2024 AARP survey.

Dallas – October 14, 2026 -- Nanoscope Therapeutics has appointed Troy Short, who built the global supply chain for Zolgensma across more than 30 countries at AveXis, as Senior Vice President of Manufacturing and Supply Chain while its lead gene therapy MOGENRY is under regulatory review in the United States and Japan.

Short takes charge of GMP manufacturing, commercial supply and global distribution

Short will lead Nanoscope's GMP manufacturing, commercial supply and global distribution strategy as the company moves toward potential approval and launch of MOGENRY (sonpiretigene isteparvovec; MCO-010). He has more than 20 years of operations and supply chain experience in pharmaceuticals and gene therapy.

His stated priorities are strengthening manufacturing partnerships, building a resilient commercial supply chain and ensuring product availability to patients and physicians upon potential approval.

Dallas – October 14, 2026 -- XTI Aerospace (Nasdaq: XTIA) has appointed Dr. Allan Evans, CEO of rival-sector drone firm Unusual Machines (NYSE American: UMAC), as director and Chairman of its Board, returning the board to five members.

Jonathan Ornstein has been designated Vice Chairman in connection with the appointment. XTI is the parent company of Drone Nerds, LLC, a drone solutions platform serving commercial, enterprise and government customers.

Evans brings drone supply chain and executive experience from three companies

Evans, 43, has served as CEO and director of Unusual Machines since December 2023. From 2021 to 2023 he was Chief Operating Officer of Red Cat Holdings. He previously led Fat Shark as CEO from 2017 until Red Cat acquired it in 2020. He holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan.

New York – October 14, 2026 -- CSTS Enterprises, a New York-based sports, entertainment, integrated media and travel technology group, has appointed Professor Robert Li, who heads the School of Hotel and Tourism Management at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Business School, to its Advisory Board.

Li will advise CSTS on sports tourism and hospitality innovation

Li will provide strategic guidance on sports tourism, hospitality innovation and the broader experience economy. CSTS is expanding its international footprint and developing new hospitality products, partnerships and experiences for clients, destinations and global audiences.

Group CEO and Executive Director Abel Zhao called Li "one of the most respected voices in global tourism and hospitality."

Chicago – October 14, 2026 -- Choreo, LLC has named Gabriel Rodriguez, a former Senior Vice President of Technology at LPL Financial, as Chief Technology Officer, tasking him with building the technology foundation for the wealth management firm's next phase of growth.

Rodriguez reports to CEO Jason Van de Loo from Charlotte

Rodriguez will report to Chief Executive Officer Jason Van de Loo and join the executive leadership team. He will be based in Choreo's Charlotte, North Carolina office.

Mandate centers on a connected platform and AI-driven advisor capacity

Rodriguez will create a connected platform that helps advisor teams deliver coordinated tax and wealth advice consistently as the firm scales. He will use AI to expand advisor capacity. He will also strengthen the planning, reporting and client engagement tools advisors use daily, backed by training to support adoption.

Kohler – October 14, 2026 -- Kohler Co. has appointed Nina Kohler Chief Executive Officer – Hospitality, effective immediately, to run a portfolio across Kohler, Wisconsin; St. Andrews, Scotland; Green Bay, Wisconsin; and Chicago, Illinois. She takes charge of strategy, growth, talent and guest experience as the company advances a multi-year investment in its flagship Wisconsin destination.

Kohler Hospitality reports record results in 2024 and 2025

The company reported consecutive years of record performance in 2024 and 2025. For the past four years, Nina Kohler worked as a consultant and strategic advisor to Kohler Hospitality, advising its leadership team on strategy, brand positioning, design and guest experience. Her work, according to the company, shaped the business's long-term direction and modernization, building on its championship golf reputation while developing wellness, dining and year-round recreation.

Chicago – October 14, 2026 -- PRA, a business events and destination management firm, has appointed Raymond Zilberberg as Vice President, Production Services, putting a 20-year live events veteran in charge of its global production team as the company expands its entertainment offering.

Zilberberg takes charge of global production strategy and team growth

Zilberberg will lead PRA's global Production Services team, develop business strategies and operational excellence, and manage team growth. He will work with PRA's centralized Creative and Operations teams, its Global Sales and Strategic Account teams, and local teams.

Atlanta – October 14, 2026 -- Corgi Insurance has appointed Daniel Oldham, CPCU, as Head of Underwriting for Trucking. He grew a transportation book from $10 million to $39 million at his previous employer while maintaining underwriting profitability.

Oldham grew Canopius transportation book nearly fourfold

Oldham most recently served as Vice President and Head of Transportation at Canopius Group. There, he built the transportation portfolio from $10 million to $39 million. He also developed and launched a cannabis transportation insurance program and built an admitted trucking program.

His remit at Canopius included managing reinsurance relationships and expanding transportation offerings across admitted and non-admitted markets.