Brian Hoekelman and Stefan Richardson Elevated to SVP Roles

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — OTAVA®, a leader in secure and compliant multi-cloud solutions, today announced two key promotions within its senior leadership team. Brian Hoekelman has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Product and Business Development, and Stefan Richardson has been named Senior Vice President of Business Operations.

"Brian and Stefan continue to demonstrate outstanding leadership and are driving success across the business," said TJ Houske, CEO of OTAVA. "We're proud to recognize their achievements and excited to see the continued impact they'll have in their expanded roles."

Brian Hoekelman, SVP of Product and Business Development
Hoekelman joined OTAVA in 2023 as Vice President of Product and Business Development. As SVP, he will continue to lead OTAVA's product organization, drawing on his deep industry experience. Over the past two years, he has taken strong initiative and made significant contributions to OTAVA's growth and innovation.

"OTAVA is a unique solutions provider and a true source of support in a shifting IT landscape," said Hoekelman. "We're enhancing our product portfolio and expanding industry partnerships to remain the 'partner for partners' and the trusted advisor for our customers. Our mission is to enable platform and application modernization, so businesses have the protection and support they need to thrive. I look forward to building on this important work with our team."

Stefan Richardson, SVP of Business Operations
Richardson joined OTAVA in 2016 and has held several roles at the company, including most recently, Vice President of Operations, and previously as Chief of Staff. As SVP and a member of the company's leadership team, he will oversee operations initiatives that drive efficiency and align with OTAVA's commitment to exceptional customer experience.

"I've been with OTAVA for nearly a decade, and the company continues to grow, evolve, and stand out," said Richardson. "I'm more excited than ever about the opportunities ahead. I look forward to driving new operational strategies and collaborating with this team that brings together people, partners, and technology to deliver secure, compliant, tailored solutions."

Hoekelman is based in OTAVA's Denver, Colorado office, and Richardson works out of the company's Ann Arbor, Michigan location.

About OTAVA
OTAVA (https://www.otava.com/) is a global, recognized leader in delivering secure multi-cloud solutions with a personal touch. Its extensive portfolio is powered by world-class technology partners, backed with expert intelligence, and tailored to help businesses and service providers achieve their individual goals while protecting mission-critical data. With its flexible solutions, fortified security, colocation offerings, and professional services, OTAVA empowers its clients with everything they need to thrive in the cloud and stay focused on what they do best. To learn how OTAVA can maximize your potential, go to https://www.otava.com/ and follow us on LinkedIn, X, and Facebook.