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USOSM’s Henry Moomaw Recognized as ‘Outstanding CFO: Large Private Company’

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Mercredi, mai 8, 2024

Oral Surgery Management CFO Henry Moomaw was recently named “Outstanding CFO: Large Private Company,” by D CEO Magazine, as part of the publication’s 2024 Financial Executive Awards .

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  • Oral Surgery Management CFO Henry Moomaw was recently named “Outstanding CFO: Large Private Company,” by D CEO Magazine, as part of the publication’s 2024 Financial Executive Awards .
  • “At USOSM, we form strategic partnerships with the industry’s premier board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeons, and Henry is essential to that process.
  • “Henry is an integral part of what we do, and we’re excited to see him recognized like this.”
    The Financial Executive Awards are prestigious and merit-based.
  • D CEO Magazine cited several high-level achievements, when naming Moomaw “Outstanding CFO: Large Private Company.” Among them, he has overseen significant revenue growth for USOSM, year-over-year.

Infinitum Appoints Meredith Waters as General Counsel

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Jeudi, mai 9, 2024

Infinitum , creator of the sustainable air-core motor, today announced the appointment of Meredith Waters as General Counsel, effective immediately.

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  • Infinitum , creator of the sustainable air-core motor, today announced the appointment of Meredith Waters as General Counsel, effective immediately.
  • Meredith brings more than 15 years of experience managing the legal affairs of global, Fortune 500 corporations and enterprise technology companies to Infinitum.
  • Prior to joining Infinitum, Meredith served as General Counsel for Mondee, a publicly traded travel technology company, and held senior legal counsel roles at Apple and NetSpend.
  • “Meredith's breadth and depth of legal experience will further propel Infinitum as we continue our rapid growth trajectory.”
    “I look forward to working alongside Ben and the entire team at Infinitum to further expand the company’s reach and build upon its success with its revolutionary electric motor technology,” said Meredith Waters, General Counsel at Infinitum.

Kirby Corporation Announces 2024 First Quarter Results

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Jeudi, avril 25, 2024

Consolidated revenues for the 2024 first quarter were $808.0 million compared with $750.4 million reported for the 2023 first quarter.

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  • Consolidated revenues for the 2024 first quarter were $808.0 million compared with $750.4 million reported for the 2023 first quarter.
  • Marine transportation revenues for the 2024 first quarter were $475.4 million compared with $412.5 million for the 2023 first quarter.
  • Operating income for the 2024 first quarter was $83.0 million compared with $43.0 million for the 2023 first quarter.
  • Operating income for the 2024 first quarter was $22.0 million compared with $22.8 million for the 2023 first quarter.

Village Farms International Expands Executive Team

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Mercredi, avril 24, 2024

VANCOUVER, British Columbia and ORLANDO, Fla., April 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Village Farms International, Inc. (“Village Farms” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: VFF) today announced that it is expanding its executive team with the following new roles:

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia and ORLANDO, Fla., April 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Village Farms International, Inc. (“Village Farms” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: VFF) today announced that it is expanding its executive team with the following new roles:
    Chief Operating Officer – Ann Gillin Lefever;
    President, Global Medical Cannabis – Paul Furfaro; and,
    General Counsel, Global Cannabis – John Harloe.
  • It is a testament to the strength of our organization that we have identified the right individuals to take on these critical roles from within our own ranks,” said Michael DeGiglio, President and Chief Executive Officer, Village Farms.
  • Ms. Gillin Lefever is an accomplished business, finance and capital markets executive who served as an external consultant to Village Farms starting in 2020.
  • Mr. Furfaro joined Village Farms in 2023 as Senior Vice President, Strategy, leading, amongst other initiatives, an assessment of international cannabis opportunities and later assuming leadership of the global medical cannabis business.

NeoVolta Announces Ardes Johnson as New CEO

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Mercredi, avril 24, 2024

SAN DIEGO, April 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (NASDAQ: NEOV) – NeoVolta Inc. , a San Diego-based leader in smart energy storage solutions, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Ardes Johnson as its new Chief Executive Officer.

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  • SAN DIEGO, April 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (NASDAQ: NEOV) – NeoVolta Inc. , a San Diego-based leader in smart energy storage solutions, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Ardes Johnson as its new Chief Executive Officer.
  • Mr. Johnson will officially assume his new role on April 29, 2024, bringing with him a wealth of experience and a proven track record of transformative leadership in the energy sector.
  • His predecessor, Brent Willson, Founder and CEO of NeoVolta, will continue his role as Chairman of the Board and now serve as CTO.
  • “Ardes’ impressive track record in the energy sector, particularly his transformative role at Tesla, aligns perfectly with NeoVolta’s mission to innovate and lead in the renewable energy storage market,” said Brent Willson, outgoing CEO of NeoVolta.

Diversified Search Group welcomes Jennifer Mason, PhD, as Managing Director in Education Practice

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Jeudi, avril 18, 2024

Philadelphia, PA, April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Top 10 executive search firm Diversified Search Group announced today the appointment of Jennifer Mason, PhD, as a Managing Director in the firm’s industry-leading Education Practice.

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  • Philadelphia, PA, April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Top 10 executive search firm Diversified Search Group announced today the appointment of Jennifer Mason, PhD, as a Managing Director in the firm’s industry-leading Education Practice.
  • “We’re thrilled to have Dr. Mason join our esteemed team of experts, especially at a time when the dynamics of leadership in higher education are rapidly evolving,” says Aileen K. Alexander, CEO at Diversified Search Group.
  • As the founder of her own consulting practice, she provided strategic guidance to prominent clients such as Johns Hopkins University, the National Institute of Health, and the World Bank Education Group.
  • "As a seasoned consultant, Dr. Mason brings a depth of experience navigating the complex challenges within educational institutions,” says Susan VanGilder, Education Practice Leader and Global Managing Partner.

Angela Zutavern Joins the CDM Smith Board of Directors

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Lundi, avril 15, 2024

BOSTON, April 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CDM Smith is pleased to announce that Angela Zutavern has been appointed to the CDM Smith Board of Directors.

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  • BOSTON, April 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CDM Smith is pleased to announce that Angela Zutavern has been appointed to the CDM Smith Board of Directors.
  • “We are very excited to add Angela’s expertise to CDM Smith’s board of directors,” said Tim Wall, CDM Smith Chairman of the Board.
  • Angela has led AI research and development efforts, including breakthroughs in quantum machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, and other key technologies.
  • CDM Smith is a privately owned engineering and construction firm providing legendary client service and smart solutions in water, environment, transportation, energy and facilities.

Sunflower Bank, N.A. Hires John Sawyer as Chief Investment Officer & Director of Wealth Management and Private Banking

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Vendredi, avril 26, 2024

(“Sunflower Bank”) is pleased to announce that John Sawyer has joined the bank as Chief Investment Officer & Director of Wealth Management and Private Banking.

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  • (“Sunflower Bank”) is pleased to announce that John Sawyer has joined the bank as Chief Investment Officer & Director of Wealth Management and Private Banking.
  • In this role, Sawyer is responsible for the strategy, management and growth of the bank’s wealth management services that include private banking, investment management, financial planning and personal trust services.
  • “We’re thrilled to have John Sawyer join us to lead Sunflower Bank’s wealth management and private banking activities.
  • As Chief Investment Officer, he directs and manages Sunflower Bank’s investment process and portfolio development.

Four FBFK Attorneys Named to 2024 D Magazine Best Lawyers in Dallas

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Mercredi, avril 24, 2024

DALLAS, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The FBFK law firm is proud to announce that, once again, intellectual property shareholder Kelly Kubasta and of counsel intellectual property attorney John Cone, tax law shareholder Dan Baucum, and employment law shareholder Todd Shadle have been named among 2024 D Magazine Best Lawyers in Dallas. The annual, peer-nominated list honors "exceptional lawyers offering unparalleled counsel" in 40 categories across Dallas.

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  • DALLAS, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The FBFK law firm is proud to announce that, once again, intellectual property shareholder Kelly Kubasta and of counsel intellectual property attorney John Cone, tax law shareholder Dan Baucum, and employment law shareholder Todd Shadle have been named among 2024 D Magazine Best Lawyers in Dallas.
  • "We're grateful for this honor and thank D Magazine for spotlighting this group of incredibly talented, highly respected FBFK attorneys," said Kyle Ferguson, FBFK CEO and Founding Partner.
  • "We're grateful for this honor and thank D Magazine for spotlighting this group of incredibly talented, highly respected FBFK attorneys," said Kyle Ferguson, FBFK CEO and Founding Partner.
  • He was recently named to the 2024 D CEO Dallas 500, to The Lawdragon 500: Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers Guide for seven consecutive years, is a three-time Texas Super Lawyer, named among the "Best Lawyers in Dallas" by D Magazine, a five-time honoree by the Best Lawyers in America, and is rated AV Preeminent® by Martindale-Hubbell®.

New Book Competitive Success Helps Businesses Plan Strategy Through War Games

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Mardi, avril 16, 2024

War gaming is a powerful, effective tool for dealing with situations when a strategy might not work.

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  • War gaming is a powerful, effective tool for dealing with situations when a strategy might not work.
  • Singh explains:
    "War games are structured role-playing workshops used to generate insights to help develop and refine strategy," he says.
  • "War games aren't just dress rehearsals or strategy plans, but are simulations of your competitive market in a controlled, safe, internal environment where you can explore many different dimensions.
  • Singh has been running corporate war games for 20 years and has worked with more than 200 organizations worldwide.