Resources Global Professionals, the operating subsidiary of Resources Connection Inc. (NASD: RECN), promoted Herb Mueller to CFO and John Bower to the newly created role of chief accounting officer, effective Aug. 29.

Mueller most recently served as managing director of Resource Global Professionals’ Atlanta practice. He replaces current executive VP and CFO Nathan Franke, who announced his retirement in April. Franke will provide transition assistance for the remainder of August and continue to serve the company in a consulting role over the next 24 months.

Mueller has held a leadership position with Resource Global Professionals for the past four years in its Atlanta practice. He joined the company in 2012 as a director of client service, targeting consulting opportunities within the Atlanta market. Prior to joining Resource Global Professionals, he was the CFO, VP, accounting and administration, and treasurer of Delta Apparel Inc., a publicly traded apparel manufacturer and distributor.

“I am delighted to promote Herb to this position of executive vice president and chief financial officer,” said CEO Anthony Cherbak. “Herb has been an excellent field leader, building the business and serving clients in our Southeast region. Herb understands field operations, RGP’s culture, and financial management and accounting. He brings a great blend of experience and knowledge to this important role.”

Bower joined Resource Global Professionals more than 18 years ago as the company’s controller and in 2005 became the company’s senior VP of finance, handling all financial reporting and financial operations management. Prior to joining the company, he was a senior manager at Deloitte and director of SEC Reporting at FHP International.

“John is very deserving of this promotion to chief accounting officer of RGP,” Cherbak said. “I have worked with John since his Deloitte days and have always held the upmost respect for his careful attention to accounting matters and financial operations. John is a trusted and valuable member of the finance and operations teams at RGP.”