Codexis, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDXS) announced the appointment of David O’Toole as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. David O’Toole served most recently as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Response Genetics, Inc. From 2008 to 2009, David was Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Abraxis Bioscience, Inc. Prior to Abraxis, David spent sixteen years with the accounting firm of Deloitte & Touche LLP, including twelve years as a partner.

Cell Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: CTIC) appointed Matthew J. Plunkett, Ph.D., as CTI’s Executive Vice President, Corporate Development. Most recently, Dr. Plunkett was Chief Financial Officer at the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine. He also served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at iPierian. He began his scientific career at Sunesis Pharmaceuticals and Axys Advanced Technologies. Doug Martin

Newell Rubbermaid (NYSE: NWL) announced that Doug Martin has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Juan Figuereo. He most recently served as Deputy Chief Financial Officer. Prior to that, he held a number of key financial leadership positions, including Vice President of Finance – Newell Consumer; Vice President of Finance – Office Products; and Corporate Vice President – Treasurer. Figuereo will remain with the company for the next few months in order to ensure a seamless transition.

Myers Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MYE) announced that it has named Gregg Branning as its new Chief Financial Officer. Branning replaces former CFO Donald Merril, who has left the Company to pursue other career interests. Since 2003, Branning, 51, has served in leadership positions with various subsidiaries of Danaher Corporation. Most recently, he was Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer of Thomson Industries, a Danaher subsidiary. Also at Danaher, he served as President of Accu-Sort Systems. He also served as Chief Financial Officer for Joslyn Hi-Voltage. Prior to joining Danaher, Branning spent 13 years in various financial and strategic planning positions with Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation.

First Potomac Realty Trust (NYSE: FPO) announced the appointment of Andrew Blocher as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer effective October 8, 2012. Mr. Blocher most recently served as Senior Vice President – Chief Financial Officer for Federal Realty Investment Trust in Rockville, Maryland.

On Assignment, Inc. (NYSE: ASGN) announced that Edward L. Pierce was named the company’s chief financial officer and executive vice president. Jim Brill moved from the role of CFO and assumed the roles of senior vice president, chief administrative officer and treasurer. Pierce has served as an independent director and chairman of the audit committee on the On Assignment board since 2007. Most recently, Pierce was affiliated with a Chicago-based private equity firm and was previously the president of First Acceptance Corporation. Pierce has held executive financial and accounting management positions since 1989 having served as the chief financial officer of three publicly held companies, including Metamor Worldwide, from November 1994 through January 2001. In connection with Ed’s resignation from the board of directors and appointment to CFO, the company has elected Marty R. Kittrell as an independent director and chairman of the audit committee. Marty R. Kittrell currently serves as a director and chairman of the audit committee of NiSource, Inc. Previously, Kittrell retired as executive vice president and chief financial officer of Dresser Holdings, Inc., a position he held for four years. He also served as chief financial officer of a number of other companies, including Andrew Corporation and Exide Electronics Group, John WayInc.

Virtual Radiologic named John Way as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He previously served as CFO for three UnitedHealth Group businesses — Optum Collaborative Care, Secure-Horizons, and OptumHealth.

IntraLinks (NYSE: IL) announced the appointment of Derek Irwin as the company’s chief financial officer. Mr. Irwin joins IntraLinks after serving as chief financial officer of DoubleVerify. Previously, Mr. Irwin served as executive vice president and chief financial officer at HIT Entertainment. Prior to joining HIT Entertainment, Mr. Irwin was part of The Nielsen Company, last serving as senior vice president and chief financial officer for the Global Media Client Services division. Prior to that he served as vice president of transformation for The Nielsen Company, and chief financial officer for the Nielsen Business Media division. Prior to joining The Nielsen Company, he held senior level financial positions at Ziff Davis Holdings, online job site Monster Worldwide Inc., and Major League Baseball. Mr. Irwin also serves as a director and chairman of the audit committee of TheStreet, Inc. Mr. Irwin replaces Anthony Plesner, who stepped down as chief financial officer and chief administrative officer.

Greenfields Petroleum Corporation (TSX-V: GNF) announced that Gerald F. Clark has been appointed to its Board of Directors to replace Christopher C. Rivett-Carnac. Mr. Carnac has advised the Company of his resignation effective as of September 4, 2012, in order to more fully address other business commitments. Mr. Clark has 36 years of experience in the energy industry. He was the Chief Financial Officer of Greenfields from 2008-2009. Prior to that, he was the Chief Financial Officer of GFI Oil & Gas Corporation from 2007-2008. Most recently Mr. Clark was the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Ciris Energy, Inc.

Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (NYSE: MMC) announced the appointment of J. Michael Bischoff as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Bischoff had been serving as interim Chief Financial Officer since March 2012. Prior to that, Mr. Bischoff was responsible for leading and directing the Company’s Corporate Development, Mergers & Acquisitions, Treasury and Investor Relations functions.

Joule announced the election of Caroline Dorsa to its board of directors. Ms. Dorsa is Executive Vice President and CFO of Public Service Enterprise Group. She previously served as Senior Vice President, Global Human Health, Strategy and Integration at Merck & Co., where she spent more than 20 years in various financial positions, including Vice President and Treasurer. She also held the role of Senior Vice President and CFO at Avaya, Inc. In addition to her board role at Joule, she currently serves on the board of Biogen Idec.

FireEye®, Inc. announced that Ronald E. F. Codd, former chief financial officer and senior vice president of finance and administration of PeopleSoft, Inc., has joined the board of directors. Codd is currently an independent consultant and corporate director, and most recently served as interim CEO of UltraCell Corporation.

R.J. O’Brien & Associates announced that Jim Gabriele joins the firm today as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the firm’s holding company, RJO Holdings Corp. Gabriele most recently served as a management consultant with Barrington Partners. From 2009 to 2011 as Managing Director, he ran the U.S. office of Butterfield Fulcrum. Previously, he helped establish and led Caledonian Fund Services (USA) LLC. He was Managing Director and CFO of ING’s global derivatives clearing and execution business from 1993 to 2001. Gabriele co-founded the Midwest Chapter of the Hedge Funds Association (HFA) and served as its Director from 2009 to 2011. LIFEPROOF

LifeProof announced that it has named Timothy Van Linge as chief financial officer (CFO). His experience includes financial and accounting positions at Greatcall, Cricket Wireless, Websense, Nuvasive, and Omni Life Science.

The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAIN) announced the planned retirement of Ira J. Lamel, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. It is expected that Ira Lamel will remain with the Company until a successor is named and to ensure an orderly transition. Ira Lamel has had a distinguished career in accounting, having spent 28 years at Ernst & Young LLP, where he retired as an audit partner in 2001 prior to joining Hain Celestial as its Chief Financial Officer

Entergy Corporation (NYSE: ETR) announced that J. Wayne Leonard the company’s chairman and chief executive officer, has informed the board of directors of his decision to retire on Jan. 31, 2013. Leo Denault, currently executive vice president and chief financial officer, has been elected to succeed Leonard as chairman and CEO at that time. Andrew Marsh, currently vice president, system planning, will succeed Denault as executive vice president and CFO. Denault joined Entergy in 1999 as vice president, corporate development. He became executive vice president and chief financial officer in February 2004. Andrew (Drew) Marsh joined Entergy in 1998 and held multiple corporate planning roles before being transferred to Entergy-Koch, LP as vice president, strategic planning.

Red Granite Pictures hired Randy Hermann as chief financial officer. Prior to joining Red Granite, Hermann was CFO of Exclusive Media. Before Exclusive Media, Hermann was the chief operating officer and CFO of Essential Entertainment. From 1996 to 2006, Hermann was the exec VP and CFO of Mandalay Pictures.

Citadel Exploration, Inc. (OTC: COIL) announced the appointment of Philip J. McPherson as Citadel Exploration’s new Chief Financial Officer. Most recently he served as Managing Director of Global Hunter Securities energy group.

United Insurance Holdings Corp. (OBB: UIHC) announced the appointment of B. Bradford Martz as its Chief Financial Officer, effective October 1, 2012. Most recently, Mr. Martz served as Senior Vice President and CFO of Bankers Financial Corporation. Prior to his tenure with Bankers, Mr. Martz served as managing partner at a regional accounting firm, Lake, Martz & Company, P.A. (2002 -2004) in Tampa, FL., and as Chief Financial Officer at Bonded Builders Service Corp. in Boca Raton, FL (1996-2001). Prior to that, he served as Controller at Regency Homes, Inc., and as a Senior Financial Analyst at Unisys Corporation. Martz replaces John Rohloff, who filled in as Interim Chief Financial Officer and remains SEC Reporting Manager.

ComQi announced that Ifti Ifhar will be joining the company as Chief Financial Officer/Chief Operating Officer. He has held CFO & COO positions in AGT International Group and 4D Security; in Raytel Inc.; and led the acquisition by Mercury Interactive (now part of Hewlett-Packard) of Appilog Inc. Prior to that Ifti worked as the CFO & COO of the Americas for Nur Macro Printers. From 1993 to 2001 Ifti served as the group controller, and later as corporate CFO, at the RAD-Bynet group, Israel’s leading high-tech group.

Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. announced that W. Jay Potter joined the company as chief financial officer, treasurer, and a member of the executive committee. Potter most recently served as CFO of Masco Cabinetry, a division of the Masco Corporation. Potter has also served in financial leadership roles for premier corporations including EFW Inc., St. Jude Medical, and AlliedSignal.

Legacy Reserves LP (NASDAQ: LGCY) announced the appointment of James “Dan” Westcott as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Legacy Reserves GP, LLC, the general partner of Legacy. James R. Lawrence, who has been serving as Interim Chief Financial Officer, Vice President – Finance and Treasurer of Legacy Reserves GP, LLC since February 2012, will continue as Vice President – Finance and Treasurer. Prior to joining Legacy, Mr. Westcott served as a Principal at GSO Capital Partners LP, a division of The Blackstone Group L.P. Mr. Westcott is currently a Director of each of Bear Tracker Energy LLC, Compass Well Services LLC, Energy Alloys LLC, and Peace Gospel International, a non-profit organization with charitable programs in Asia and Africa. Prior to his time at GSO Capital Partners LP, Mr. Westcott worked as an investment banker at J.P. Morgan’s Global Energy Group.

EFL Overseas Inc. (OTC: EFLO) announced the appointment of Robert Wesolek as Chief Financial Officer. Robert Wesolek has served as a director of EFLO since June 2011, and has been the Chief Financial Officer of Holloman Energy Corporation since August 4, 2009. Wesolek has also served as Chief Financial Officer and director of House of Brussels Chocolates Inc. (2004-2006), President and Chief Executive Officer of The Navigates Corporation (1998-2004), Chief Financial Officer of Sharp Technology Inc. (1998-2001), President of the Desktop Software Division of Citadel Security Software (1996-1998), and Chief Operating Officer of Kent Marsh Ltd., Inc. (1988-1996).

Carbonite, Inc. (NASDAQ: CARB) announced that Andrew Keenan has announced his intention to resign as Chief Financial Officer of Carbonite to pursue other opportunities. Mr. Keenan plans to continue as Chief Financial Officer of the company through January 31, 2013 to facilitate an orderly transition of his responsibilities.

Pinnacle Airlines Corp.(OTC: PNCLQ) has named Curtis J. Berchtold as senior vice president and chief financial officer. Berchtold was previously CFO at Silver Airways in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. His start date has yet to be determined. Berchtold succeeds Ted Christie, who resigned as Pinnacle’s CFO in March. Prior to his previous role as CFO for Silver Airways, Berchtold served as CFO at Corsair Aviation, as well as interim vice president of planning for Mesa Air Group during its restructuring.

Heritage Financial Corporation announced that Donald J. Hinson, the Company’s and the Bank’s Chief Financial Officer, was promoted to Executive Vice President of the Company and Heritage Bank. Mr. Hinson joined Heritage Bank in 2005 as Vice President and Controller. In 2007, Mr. Hinson was named Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company.

Digirad Corporation (NASDAQ: DRAD) announced that Jeffry R. Keyes has been named Chief Financial Officer. Most recently, since August 2011, Keyes has been Corporate Controller of San Diego-based Sapphire Energy. Prior to working for Sapphire Energy, Keyes was employed by San Diego-based Advanced BioHealing, Inc. as Corporate Controller. For the two prior years, he held the position of Senior Director, External Reporting and Technical Accounting at San Diego-based CareFusion. Previously, Keyes worked as a Corporate Audit Project Manager, for Peoria, IL-based Caterpillar, and a Senior Manager, Financial Reporting for Seattle-based Plum Creek Timber Company. Keyes replaces the CEO, Todd P. Clyde, who had assumed the CFO responsibilities on an interim basis in April following the resignation of Richard B. Slansky.