AKA Enterprise Solutions has hired Pam Modrich as VP of client relations. The position is a new one for the New York, N.Y.-based Dynamics reseller. In the role, Modrich manages existing client account managers and also develops and leads client relations strategy, deliverables and sales for the Dynamics AX/GP/CRM and BI customer base.

Epicor Software has named Lisa Pope as EVP of sales in the Americas. The company says Pope's hiring is related to its move to the cloud. She will be based in the company's relatively new headquarters in Austin, Texas, which houses CEO Joe Cowan and CFO Kathy Crusco.

Stan Kania has exited the ERP software business, Software Link, which he founded in January 1996. Starting this month, he is concentrating his efforts on Summit Hosting, also headquartered in the Atlanta, Ga., area.

The call for entries for Bob Scott's Top 100 VARs is open for the 2017 selection. This year has a much different feel from prior years. One reseller described market conditions as reflecting "channel turmoil". That includes Microsoft's heavy cloud push with Dynamics 365, Oracle's purchase of NetSuite and Sage's continuing efforts to remake itself while its cast of characters changes rapidly.