Amaze Holdings CEO Departs; CFO Named Interim CEO

What Happened
Amaze Holdings, Inc. filed an 8-K reporting that on July 31, 2026 the Board determined Aaron Day will no longer serve as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately; Mr. Day will remain a director. The Board appointed Joel Krutz, the company’s Chief Financial Officer, as interim Chief Executive Officer effective the same date while the Board searches for a permanent successor. Mr. Krutz will continue in his CFO role and will keep his existing CFO compensation for now. The Board also appointed Michael Pruitt (previously Vice Chairman) as Chairman of the Board, effective July 31, 2026. The company issued a related press release on August 3, 2026.

Key Details

• Aaron Day stepped down as CEO effective July 31, 2026 but remains on the Board.
• Joel Krutz (age 52) was named interim CEO on July 31, 2026; he has served as CFO since January 2026 and will retain his CFO duties and current pay.
• Michael Pruitt was appointed Chairman effective July 31, 2026; he has been a director since March 2025.
• No related-party arrangements, family relationships, or other transactions requiring disclosure were reported in connection with these appointments; any additional compensation for Krutz as interim CEO will be disclosed later.

Why It Matters
Leadership changes at the CEO and board-chair levels are material for investors because they can affect strategy, execution and market confidence. Amaze’s internal appointment of the CFO as interim CEO suggests the company is prioritizing continuity while it conducts an external search. There were no immediate compensatory changes reported, so no direct near-term cash impacts were disclosed in this filing.