04/10/2026
After many years of dedicated service, Jim Katosic has retired from his role as Chief Financial Officer, effective March 31, 2026. Jim has played a pivotal role in shaping the financial and administrative foundation of our organization. His experience, steady leadership, and deep commitment to Laney have had a lasting impact across the business. We are sincerely grateful for his many contributions and wish him the very best in his well‑deserved retirement.
As a long‑tenured Laney employee with extensive institutional knowledge, Jim has graciously agreed to continue supporting the company in an advisory role beginning April 1, 2026.
With this transition, Laney’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce the promotion of Cassie Gidman from Financial Controller to Chief Financial Officer. Over the past several years, Cassie has played a critical role in strengthening our financial structure by implementing systems, refining processes, and improving visibility into company performance. Her leadership has helped establish the financial discipline we rely on today, and we are confident in her ability to lead the organization as we continue to grow.
Additionally, Matthew Brubaker, currently Assistant Controller, will be stepping into the role of Financial Controller. Matthew has been an integral part of the team and has contributed significantly to the development of project cost controls and accounting processes. His background in audit, combined with strong attention to detail, has brought a high level of accuracy and integrity to our financial operations. We have full confidence in his ability to lead the accounting function moving forward.
Please join us in congratulating Jim on his retirement, and Cassie and Matthew on their well‑deserved promotions.
