Hanger, Inc. announced it has appointed Melissa Debes as Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, effective September 8, 2014. Ms. Debes has served as Corporate Controller at Hanger since March 11, 2014. With more than 30 years' experience in financial management, driving profitability, cost reduction, and improving financial performance, Ms. Debes's extensive background includes GAAP technical roles with public companies as well as finance positions that involved forecasting, analysis, and strategic planning.

Prior to joining Hanger, Ms. Debes served most recently as Interim Chief Accounting Officer at Valerus Oil & Gas Services and as Chief Accounting Officer at ENER1.