Independence Power Holdings, Inc. 8-K

What Happened

• Independence Power Holdings, Inc. filed an 8-K reporting that its Board approved the appointment of Brian Dutton as Chief Financial Officer, effective April 13, 2026. Scott Stephenson delivered notice of his intent to resign as CFO on April 10, 2026 and will continue to serve on the Company’s Board.

Key Details

• Appointment approved by the Board on April 10, 2026; Dutton’s start date: April 13, 2026.
• Scott Stephenson notified the Company of his resignation on April 10, 2026 and remains a director.
• Brian Dutton’s background: most recently VP & CFO at Crimson Energy Partners; prior roles include VP & Chief Accounting Officer at Vine Energy (Jan 2015–Nov 2021), VP Finance & Accounting at Silver Creek (2012–2015), earlier accounting/finance roles at Quicksilver Resources (2008–2012), and began his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers in 1998.
• Dutton holds a B.S. in Finance and Accounting from Oklahoma City University and is a CPA in Texas. The Company entered into an Executive Employment Agreement with Dutton dated April 13, 2026 (filed as Exhibit 10.1).

Why It Matters

• A CFO change is material for investors because the CFO leads financial reporting, controls and investor communications. Independence Power has formally documented the transition and filed the employment agreement, so investors can review the filed exhibit for details on Dutton’s terms. The filing also notes continuity on the board, with Stephenson remaining a director.