Starfish Holdings (Starfish), the parent company of Torch Technologies, Freedom Real Estate & Capital, LLC, and SIMVANA announced February 4 that Torch Technologies Chief Financial Officer Cindy Walz has been appointed to the board of directors.

“Cindy brings invaluable experience,” said Starfish Chairman of the Board Bill Roark. “Her extensive background, paired with her deep understanding of the other Starfish companies, makes her an ideal addition to the Starfish board.”

Walz has over 30 years of experience in finance and accounting. She joined Torch Technologies, Inc. as Chief Financial Officer in 2017. Before joining Torch, she was Vice President, Finance for Vencore, Inc. (formerly Westar Aerospace/QinetiQ). In addition, she has extensive experience in all aspects of Finance and Accounting and has served in senior finance leadership positions at Teledyne Solutions, Inc. and Intergraph in the Huntsville area; Sikorsky Aircraft in Stratford, Connecticut; and United Technologies in Jupiter, Florida. She holds a B.S. in Accounting from the University of Alabama, and an MBA from Florida Atlantic University.

About Starfish Holdings
Starfish Holdings, Inc. (Starfish) is the parent company of Torch Technologies, Freedom Real Estate & Capital, LLC, and SIMVANA. The company is an S corporation owned by the Starfish Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and Trust with a focus on growing the retirement portfolios of the employee-owners of its subsidiaries. Starfish is committed to remaining an Evergreen enterprise through sustainable processes, ensuring employee ownership and financial well-being, supporting community well-being, and enabling customer and partner success, all while operating with integrity. To learn more, visit starfishholdings.com.