Linda Nikollbibaj

UHY Advisors, a national accounting, tax, and consulting firm, announced that Steve McCarty has been elected CEO, effective January 2019. McCarty succeeds Tony Frabotta, with Frabotta assuming the role of chairman.

Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA), a global adviser of staffing and workforce solutions, has named Cynthia J. Pasky, CEO of Detroit’s Strategic Staffing Solutions (S3), and April Donaldson, executive vice president and a shareholder of S3, among the 2018 Global Power 150 – Women in Staffing list. This annual list honors women leaders and influencers who have excelled within the global talent marketplace.

Dykema, a Detroit-based national law firm, has announced that Steven C. Liedel will serve as general counsel to Michigan Gov.-elect Gretchen Whitmer’s transition team. Liedel is a managing member of the firm’s Lansing office and a member of its government policy and practice group.

Dykema, a Detroit-based national law firm, has announced the addition of Rasul M. Raheem as senior counsel for the financial services litigation practice group in the firm’s Detroit office.

United Way for Southeastern Michigan has announced the appointment of Tonya Adair as chief impact officer. In her new role, Adair will drive the development and implementation of United Way’s community impact strategy including basic needs, health, education, and economic prosperity. She will lead a team of 12 to assist underserved communities across Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.

Oakland University has named Irene Spanos, Oakland County’s longtime director of economic development and community affairs, as the university’s director of corporate and foundation relations. She will begin her new role on Dec. 10.

BDO USA, an accounting and consulting organization, has announced the appointment of three partners including Andy Zaleski, who has been promoted to Detroit tax office managing partner; John Marquardt, who will serve as the tax managing partner for the central region; and Rich Black, who was previously a senior manager in the firm’s Detroit office.

Detroit’s Shinola Hotel has filled two key positions, naming Elliott Broom as general manager and Sol Andrews as food and beverage director, as the opening of the hotel approaches.

Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital in Rochester Hills has announced the appointment of cardiovascular physician Nishit Choksi as director of cardiovascular services.

Detroit-based Dickinson Wright has announced the addition of Joseph J. Pytel to the firm’s Troy office as of counsel.