Management and Career Moves
Watkins Insurance Group Expands Private Client Practice with Addition of Industry Veteran Patrick McFadden
AUSTIN, Texas — Watkins Insurance Group, a leading independent insurance agency in Texas, has announced the addition of Patrick McFadden as a Private Client Insurance Advisor. McFadden brings 30 years of insurance experience and holds the LUTC and FSCP professional designations. His hire reflects the agency’s continued commitment to serving the Austin metro market and specifically the growing segment of individuals and families whose lifestyles and assets require a more tailored approach to coverage strategy and personal service….
Click n’ Close names Amy Azorandia chief compliance officer
ADDISON, Texas — Click n’ Close, a multi-state mortgage lender, today announced the appointment of Amy Azorandia as chief compliance officer. In this role, Azorandia will lead the company’s compliance strategy, governance framework and risk management infrastructure as Click n’ Close continues to scale its national platform and expand its lending programs….
TOP TIER™ Fuel Program Announces New Administrator and Program Manager
DETROIT, Mich. — At the 44th Automotive/Petroleum Industry Forum, presented by the Detroit Advisory Panel (DAP) through the American Petroleum Institute (PEI), the TOP TIER™ Approved Fuels Program announced a strategic shift in program leadership, naming Tier One Fuel Quality of Midland, Michigan, as its new Program Administrator and appointing Sarah Goralski as Program Manager….
Kiosk Association Appoints Matthijs Verhagen as Accessibility Co-Chair to Advance Global Compliance Strategy
WESTMINSTER, Colo. — The Kiosk Association (KMA) today announced the appointment of Matthijs Verhagen, European Sales Manager at Storm Interface, as Co-Chair of its Accessibility Committee. Verhagen joins Michael O’Hare (TFA Consulting) and Oscar Rozo (LG Electronics) to lead the committee at a critical inflection point for the self-service industry….
Dark Matter Technologies names Vikas Rao CEO to lead next chapter of growth
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced the appointment of Vikas Rao as chief executive officer. Rao, who has served as chief technology officer since 2025, succeeds Sean Dugan and will lead the company’s next phase with a focus on translating its technology leadership into stronger growth….
Click n’ Close names Delores Lopez as chief operating officer
ADDISON, Texas — Click n’ Close, a multi-state mortgage lender, today announced the appointment of Delores Lopez as chief operating officer, effective April 6. In this role, Lopez will lead operations, drive scalable growth initiatives and implement operational strategy across the organization, reporting to Ian Kimball, president….
By Light Appoints Diane Hockenberry as its Chief Marketing Officer
MCLEAN, Va. — By Light Professional IT Services LLC (By Light), a leading provider of advanced technology solutions delivering cyber and warfighter training platforms for Defense and National Security missions, today announced the appointment of Diane Hockenberry as Chief Marketing Officer….
BioAustinCTX Announces Leadership Transition
AUSTIN, Texas — BioAustinCTX today announced that Scott Collins, PhD, has transitioned from his role as President at the end of February after more than a decade of leadership supporting the growth of the Central Texas life sciences ecosystem….
Tamika Catchings Joins the UPSHOT League as Advisor and Investor, Alongside Cheryl Miller and Ann Meyers Drysdale
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The UPSHOT League, a new professional women’s basketball league dedicated to expanding opportunities for elite players and strengthening connections within communities, today announced that Tamika Catchings has joined the league as an advisor and investor….
By Light Names Jeffrey R. Jones EVP to Lead its Enterprise Cyber Division
MCLEAN, Va. — By Light Professional IT Services LLC (By Light) today announced the appointment of Jeffrey R. Jones as Executive Vice President, Cyber, advancing By Light’s mission to deliver an integrated cyber readiness platform across the Department of Defense, federal agencies, and allied partners….