Claudia Herrera Named 2026 AvidXchange Innovation Champion

The Donohoe Companies is pleased to announce that Claudia Herrera, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Donohoe Commercial Real Estate (DCRE) and Borger Residential, has been recognized as the 2026 Innovation Champion by AvidXchange as part of its annual Change Maker Awards program.

Presented by AvidXchange, a leading provider of accounts payable automation and payment solutions, the annual Change Maker Awards recognize finance professionals who are driving meaningful improvements within their organizations through innovation, technology, and operational efficiency. Claudia is one of six professionals nationwide to receive the distinction in 2026.

Claudia spearheaded Borger's adoption of AvidXchange in 2015, transforming the company's manual accounts payable process into a streamlined, automated system. Recognizing the opportunity to further enhance operational efficiency, she championed a comprehensive integration with Donohoe's MRI accounting platform, creating a connected financial system that reduces manual processes and improves visibility across the organization.

Beyond her leadership in implementing the platform, Claudia has remained actively involved in its continued development through her participation in AvidXchange's Advocates program and Customer Advisory Board. As an early adopter of new features, she regularly provides feedback and insights that help shape platform enhancements and improve the experience for other users.

"I'm truly honored to receive the 2026 Innovation Champion Award from AvidxChange, and it means even more knowing that the nomination came from a Donohoe team member. I've always believed that meaningful change comes from being willing to challenge the status quo, embrace new ideas, and find better ways to work. Helping introduce solutions that improve efficiency and make our data more reliable and accessible is one of the most rewarding parts of my role," said Herrera. "I'm especially passionate about using technology to make a positive difference for our employees, vendors, and owners. For me, innovation is not simply about adopting new tools-it's about creating better experiences, encouraging collaboration, and continually raising the bar for what we can accomplish together."

"We are extremely proud of Claudia and her determination to keep DCRE at the cutting edge of technology and innovation," said David Happ, President of Donohoe Commercial Real Estate. "Her tireless efforts on our behalf are greatly appreciated, and we look forward to more positive contributions from her in the future!"

To learn more about the 2026 Change Maker Award recipients, visit avidxchange.com/change-maker-awards.