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FORTÉ, a provider of communication and collaboration solutions, has announced the internal promotion of three leaders to key senior roles, reinforcing its operational and strategic capabilities. The promotions include Zach Valigura to Senior Vice President of Delivery, Kendra Apelt to Vice President of Digital Solutions, and Chris Clark to Vice President of Accounting. These moves are designed to strengthen the company's scalability, innovation, and customer experience as it continues to grow.
FORTÉ promotes three internal leaders to senior executive positions.
Zach Valigura becomes SVP of Delivery, overseeing global delivery and customer experience.
Kendra Apelt is promoted to VP of Digital Solutions, leading digital strategy and innovation.
Chris Clark ascends to VP of Accounting, managing financial reporting and compliance.
The promotions reflect FORTÉ's investment in internal talent and leadership development.
The moves aim to build a scalable organization and strengthen core business operations.
The simultaneous promotions across delivery, technology, and finance underscore FORTÉ's focus on building a robust, scalable foundation. CEO Jeff Stoebner highlighted the strategic nature of the appointments, stating, “They each bring deep expertise and proven leadership to their role, and we’re proud to elevate them as we continue building a scalable organization.” This internal investment is intended to ensure that growth is managed effectively without compromising on execution quality or customer experience.
Zach Valigura (SVP of Delivery): Having joined in 2021, Valigura will advance FORTÉ's global delivery model, building on his previous work elevating integration capabilities and implementing pre-engineered solutions like FORTÉ Velocity™. He reports to EVP of Technical Operations, Michael Safranski.
Kendra Apelt (VP of Digital Solutions): A veteran since 2013, Apelt will now oversee the strategy and delivery of FORTÉ’s digital solutions portfolio. Her role focuses on driving innovation and scalable, secure technology experiences for both customers and internal teams. She reports to CIO Josh Braun.
Chris Clark (VP of Accounting): Clark, who joined in 2024 as Corporate Controller, will now lead all accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance. His promotion is aimed at maintaining a strong financial foundation to support the company's ongoing growth. He reports to CFO Christopher Mounts.
By promoting seasoned internal talent, FORTÉ is leveraging institutional knowledge and proven leadership to steer its next phase. This approach ensures continuity and deep understanding of the company's culture and customer commitments while providing clear pathways for career advancement within the organization, ultimately aiming to strengthen its position in the collaboration solutions market.
About FORTÉ
FORTÉ is a leading provider of innovative communication and collaboration solutions and services, dedicated to transforming workplaces in corporate, education and government agencies. With a focus on innovation, scalability, and reliability, FORTÉ helps organizations create connected, productive environments where people, spaces, and technology work together effortlessly. FORTÉ empowers organizations with secure, future-ready systems that enhance every employee touchpoint.
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