The Baltimore, Maryland-based business conglomerate said Hofgesang's appointment became official Wednesday. In his new role, the executive will leverage his extensive experience in account and project management, business development and executive leadership in critical areas including cost control, new operation setup, automation and innovative technology deployment.

Prior to joining RELI, Hofgesang spent almost two decades at Science Applications International Corp. He started in 2004 as a software engineer before becoming senior director of program management, a position he held for over 16 years. He was elevated to VP of Health and Human Services account manager in 2022.

Before his SAIC career, Hofgesang spent almost four years at VillageWorks Communications, where he worked as a software and business developer.