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Los Angeles World Affairs Council & Town Hall Appoints Dr. Richard Downie as President & CEO

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Giovedì, Aprile 4, 2024
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The Los Angeles World Affairs Council & Town Hall (LAWACTH) today announced that Dr. Richard Downie has been named President & Chief Executive Officer.

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  • The Los Angeles World Affairs Council & Town Hall (LAWACTH) today announced that Dr. Richard Downie has been named President & Chief Executive Officer.
  • “His leadership experience and proven success in strengthening organizations make him an exceptional choice to lead the Los Angeles World Affairs Council & Town Hall.”
    A graduate of the United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point, Dr. Downie holds an M.A.
  • "I am honored to join the Los Angeles World Affairs Council & Town Hall, an organization with a rich history of promoting informed discussions on global issues,” Dr. Downie added.
  • About the Los Angeles World Affairs Council & Town Hall:
    The Los Angeles World Affairs Council & Town Hall is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing a platform for informed discourse through in-depth conversations featuring world leaders, experts, and policymakers.

Northern Trust Appoints Ayla Kalani Los Angeles Market Leader

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Lunedì, Marzo 25, 2024
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Northern Trust has appointed Ayla Kalani as Los Angeles Market Leader, where she will lead the wealth management business serving high-net-worth individuals and families.

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  • Northern Trust has appointed Ayla Kalani as Los Angeles Market Leader, where she will lead the wealth management business serving high-net-worth individuals and families.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240325607340/en/
    Ayla Kalani, Northern Trust Wealth Management Los Angeles Market Leader.
  • “Ayla is a client-centric, inclusive leader who will drive excellence and continue to build on our culture of performance,” said Michele Havens, West Region President of Northern Trust Wealth Management.
  • Northern Trust Wealth Management offers holistic wealth management services for affluent individuals and families, family offices, foundations and endowments, and privately held businesses.

Kenneth A. Hersh, President and CEO of the George W. Bush Presidential Center, to Receive 2024 Horatio Alger Award

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Martedì, Febbraio 6, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc., a nonprofit educational organization honoring the achievements of outstanding individuals and encouraging youth to pursue their dreams through higher education, today announced that Kenneth A. Hersh, president and CEO of the George W. Bush Presidential Center, has been selected for membership in this prestigious organization. Mr. Hersh joins 10 other exceptional business, civic and cultural leaders from across North America in receiving 2024 honors. For more than 75 years, the Horatio Alger Award has been annually bestowed upon esteemed individuals who have succeeded despite facing adversities, and who have remained committed to higher education and charitable efforts in their communities. 

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  • Mr. Hersh's strength extended beyond his professional life as he guided his family through turbulent times while continuing to grow his business.
  • "Kenneth Hersh's unwavering commitment to educational, social and humanitarian causes, coupled with his remarkable career, make him a natural choice for the Horatio Alger Award," said Terrence J. Giroux, executive director, Horatio Alger Association.
  • Mr. Hersh and the Member Class of 2024 will be formally inducted into the Association on April 4-6, 2024, during the Association's annual Horatio Alger Award Induction Ceremonies in Washington, D.C.
  • For more information about Horatio Alger Association and its Member Class of 2024, please visit www.horatioalger.org and follow the organization on Facebook , X , LinkedIn and Instagram .

Randall Bond Joins Bank OZK as Regional Director for Trust and Wealth Group in Arkansas and Texas

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Martedì, Novembre 14, 2023
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Nov. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bank OZK (Nasdaq: OZK) announced today that Randall “Randy” Bond has joined the company as Regional Director for the bank’s Trust and Wealth Group where he will oversee the Arkansas and Texas markets.

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  • LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Nov. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bank OZK (Nasdaq: OZK) announced today that Randall “Randy” Bond has joined the company as Regional Director for the bank’s Trust and Wealth Group where he will oversee the Arkansas and Texas markets.
  • In this role, Bond will lead an experienced team of trust professionals focused on the wealth management, fiduciary, advisory and planning needs of Bank OZK clients.
  • “Randy is a proven wealth management leader and Bank OZK is excited to have him join our team,” stated Chris Henry, Managing Director, Trust and Wealth.
  • Before leading trust and wealth strategy at Texas Capital Bank, Bond served as the Fiduciary Market Manager for Texas and Arizona for PNC Bank.

William “Bill” Edwards Appointed to the U.S. Department of Commerce Industry Trade Advisory Committee of Services

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Giovedì, Luglio 13, 2023
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(EGS), William “Bill” Edwards, today announced his appointment by Secretary of Commerce, Gina Raimondo, and United States Trade Representative, Katherine Tai, to join the U.S. Department of Commerce Industry Trade Advisory Committee on Services (ITAC 10) for the 2022-26 charter term.

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  • (EGS), William “Bill” Edwards, today announced his appointment by Secretary of Commerce, Gina Raimondo, and United States Trade Representative, Katherine Tai, to join the U.S. Department of Commerce Industry Trade Advisory Committee on Services (ITAC 10) for the 2022-26 charter term.
  • As a representative of his company and the U.S. franchise sector as a whole, Edwards will work alongside fellow committee members to provide insights and strategic counsel around international trade issues.
  • The Industry Trade Advisory Committees are a unique public-private partnership that engages with American business leaders to assist in formulating U.S. trade policy and is jointly managed by the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Office of the United States Trade Representative.
  • At the helm of Edwards Global Services, an international business advisory group that has twice received the U.S. President’s Award for Export Excellence, Edwards brings nearly five decades of experience to this appointment across business, trade and franchising.

Hydrogen Gas Compression, Storage and Dispensing Systems Leader Fluitron Names Global Energy Industry Leader Heather Cykoski to its Board of Directors

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Martedì, Maggio 16, 2023
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Fluitron , a leading manufacturer of integrated hydrogen gas compression, storage, and dispensing systems, today announced the appointment of Heather Cykoski, Group Vice President at ABB, to its Board of Directors.

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  • Fluitron , a leading manufacturer of integrated hydrogen gas compression, storage, and dispensing systems, today announced the appointment of Heather Cykoski, Group Vice President at ABB, to its Board of Directors.
  • Fluitron is a portfolio company of Ara Partners , a decarbonization-focused private equity firm.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230516005481/en/
    “I am extremely pleased to join the Fluitron board as it begins to enter a new era of technological innovation and operations excellence,” said Cykoski.
  • Cykoski holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Texas A&M University and IMD’s Executive Leadership Program from IMD in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Holocaust Remembrance Association: Kingwood March of Remembrance Remembers Warsaw Ghetto 80th anniversary while Uprising Against Antisemitism on Yom HaShoah

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Sabato, Maggio 6, 2023
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KINGWOOD, Texas, May 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Along with Dallas Texas' well attended and inspiring March of Remembrance on April 16 at SMU, the twelfth March of Remembrance Houston took place on Sunday, April 23rd . Over 300 students and community members of all ages, along with government leaders remembered, reconciled and took a stand against modern-day antisemitism. The day ended with a celebration of life, honoring rescuers, upstanders, World War 2 veterans, liberators and those who survived. Texas is making a stand.

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  • The theme of this year's March of Remembrance is "Uprising Against Antisemitism" in commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto uprising.
  • Over 300 students and community members of all ages, along with government leaders remembered, reconciled and took a stand against modern-day antisemitism.
  • The day ended with a celebration of life, honoring rescuers, upstanders, World War 2 veterans, liberators and those who survived.
  • The Holocaust Remembrance Association includes the Holocaust Garden of Hope, Upstander Stones Project and Scholarship opportunities.

Amerant Bank Names Caroline Vérot Moore Houston Market President

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Martedì, Aprile 18, 2023
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Houston, April 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amerant Bank , one of the nation’s largest community banks, with a growing presence in Houston, Texas, has appointed Caroline Vérot Moore as EVP, Houston Market President.

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  • Houston, April 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amerant Bank , one of the nation’s largest community banks, with a growing presence in Houston, Texas, has appointed Caroline Vérot Moore as EVP, Houston Market President.
  • Her extensive experience in corporate banking and knowledge of the Houston market makes her the ideal leader for our team in this key market,” said Jerry Plush, Chairman and CEO, Amerant Bank.
  • Prior to that, Vérot Moore spent seven years working in Wells Fargo's Global Banking and Middle Market banking offices in Houston.
  • "I am delighted to join Amerant and work with my new team members to serve our customers and drive growth in the Houston market," said Vérot Moore.

River Logic Announces New Appointment to Board of Directors

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Lunedì, Settembre 26, 2022
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DALLAS, Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- River Logic, a provider of advanced network optimization and decision support technology, today announced the appointment of Bets Lillo to its Board of Directors. As an active advisor for technology companies across cybersecurity, telecommunications and flexible circuit businesses, Lillo guides a range of companies to deliver sustainable, resilient, and transformative capabilities.

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  • DALLAS, Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- River Logic, a provider of advanced network optimization and decision support technology, today announced the appointment of Bets Lillo to its Board of Directors.
  • "Bets impressed us with her deep knowledge and extensive supply chain and sustainability expertise," said Kevin Howe, River Logic's Chairman & CEO.
  • "River Logic affords companies resilience without over-buying inventory and delivers on the promise of supply chain technology amidst scarce digital talent."
  • Technology from Texas-based River Logic creates the confidence leaders need to solve complex planning problems across the enterprise.

The World Affairs Council of Orange County Names Dr. Richard Downie as President

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Martedì, Agosto 16, 2022
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The World Affairs Council of Orange County announced today that Dr. Richard Downie has been named the councils new president.

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  • The World Affairs Council of Orange County announced today that Dr. Richard Downie has been named the councils new president.
  • The World Affairs Council of Orange County (WACOC), a California based non-profit, non-partisan organization, is pleased to announce Dr. Richard Downie as its new president.
  • Dr. Downie brings a wealth of leadership and international experience to the WACOC.
  • The World Affairs Council of Orange County (WACOC) is a non-profit, non-partisan organization in California.