Olenox Industries (NASDAQ: OLOX) announced the appointment of Kimberly Hawley as interim chief financial officer, effective July 24, 2026. The move follows the previously disclosed departure of former CFO Tricia Kaelin. Hawley, who brings more than 30 years of financial leadership experience across the energy, oil and gas, logistics, manufacturing and technology sectors, will continue serving as executive vice president, CFO and treasurer of Vivakor Inc. while assuming the interim role at Olenox.
The company highlighted Hawley's extensive experience in SEC reporting, capital markets transactions, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance and strategic financings. Notably, she has been involved in securing more than $120 million for infrastructure projects. According to Olenox, her appointment is expected to support the company's ongoing growth strategy, acquisition integration efforts and financial reporting as it continues expanding its vertically integrated energy platform.
Olenox Industries is a vertically integrated energy company operating across multiple business lines, including oil and gas, energy services, and energy technologies. The company is focused on acquiring, optimizing, and scaling energy-related infrastructure and operating assets across key U.S. markets. The appointment of Hawley is seen as a strategic move to strengthen the financial leadership during a phase of expansion and integration.
For investors, this change signals continuity and expertise in financial management, which could be critical as Olenox pursues acquisitions and capital markets activities. The company's stock, listed on NASDAQ under the ticker OLOX, may see interest from those tracking leadership changes in the energy sector. More details about the company can be found on its newsroom at https://ibn.fm/OLOX.
The full press release regarding Hawley's appointment is available at https://ibn.fm/nBBo0. Olenox Industries continues to position itself for growth in the energy sector, and Hawley's experience in financing and M&A is expected to play a key role in achieving its strategic objectives.
