Vestis Corporation (VSTS) saw its stock surge 5.03% in pre-market trading on Tuesday, signaling strong investor confidence. This significant uptick comes on the heels of an announcement regarding the company's Chief Financial Officer, Kelly C. Janzen.

IES Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: IESC) revealed that it has appointed Kelly C. Janzen to its Board of Directors, effective May 12, 2025. Janzen, who currently serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Vestis Corporation, brings over 30 years of experience in various financial leadership roles to her new position on the IES board.

The appointment of Vestis Corporation's CFO to the board of another publicly traded company appears to be driving positive sentiment among investors. This move could be interpreted as recognition of Vestis's financial leadership and potentially signals the company's growing influence in the industry. While the direct impact on Vestis's operations may be limited, the market seems to view this development as a vote of confidence in the company's management team, contributing to the pre-market stock price increase.