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Longtime Higher Education Leader Joins Lumina Board

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木曜日, 4月 11, 2024
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INDIANAPOLIS, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pardis Mahdavi , president of the University of La Verne , a private, nonprofit Hispanic-Serving Institution in the Los Angeles area, has joined Lumina Foundation's Board of Directors , which concluded its spring meeting today.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pardis Mahdavi , president of the University of La Verne , a private, nonprofit Hispanic-Serving Institution in the Los Angeles area, has joined Lumina Foundation's Board of Directors , which concluded its spring meeting today.
  • "Pardis' background and unwavering dedication to education will invigorate our efforts to create opportunity for today's college students," said Jamie Merisotis, Lumina's president and CEO.
  • "Her experiences position her to contribute fresh perspectives that align with our shared commitment to democracy, diversity, and service."
  • Mahdavi joins Teresa Lubbers , president of Sagamore Institute and former leader of the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, as a new member of Lumina's board, serving a four-year term.

Dr. Marra Francis Joins Genece Health as Chief Medical Officer

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水曜日, 4月 3, 2024
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DEL MAR, Calif., April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genece Health, a molecular testing company focused on improving cancer detection for lung, breast, ovarian and other cancers, today announced that Marra Francis, MD, FACOG, has joined the company as its chief medical officer.

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  • DEL MAR, Calif., April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genece Health, a molecular testing company focused on improving cancer detection for lung, breast, ovarian and other cancers, today announced that Marra Francis, MD, FACOG, has joined the company as its chief medical officer.
  • Dr. Francis’ past experience also includes serving as head of medical affairs for women's health of Sema4 (now GeneDx); as executive medical director of EverlyWell; and as chief medical officer of Aspira Women's Health.
  • Dr. Francis holds a medical degree from the University of Connecticut Health Center and a bachelor of arts degree in biology from Occidental College.
  • “We are delighted to have Marra join our team at a very exciting time for Genece,” said Greg Gosch, CEO of Genece Heath.

Tom Stritikus Named 17th President of Occidental College

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火曜日, 3月 26, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Occidental College Board of Trustees has appointed Dr. Tom Stritikus as the College's 17th president.

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  • LOS ANGELES, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Occidental College Board of Trustees has appointed Dr. Tom Stritikus as the College's 17th president.
  • Stritikus comes to Occidental from his position as president of Fort Lewis College, a public liberal arts college located in Durango, Colorado.
  • As president, Stritikus will lead Occidental in bringing to fruition the Occidental Promise , the College's integrated strategic plan.
  • "Dr. Stritikus' vision for the college offers a bridge between the beauty of what Occidental is and the creativity to explore what Occidental could be," she said.

Target Hospitality Announces Appointment of John C. Dorman to Board of Directors

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火曜日, 2月 20, 2024
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THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Target Hospitality Corp. ("Target Hospitality," "Target" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: TH), one of North America's largest providers of vertically integrated modular accommodations and value-added hospitality services today announced the appointment of Mr. John C. Dorman to its board of directors, effective February 16, 2024.

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  • THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Target Hospitality Corp. ("Target Hospitality," "Target" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: TH), one of North America's largest providers of vertically integrated modular accommodations and value-added hospitality services today announced the appointment of Mr. John C. Dorman to its board of directors, effective February 16, 2024.
  • Mr. Dorman will serve as an independent director as well as a member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance and Audit Committees.
  • "We are pleased to welcome John as a new independent director to the Target Hospitality board.
  • in Business Administration and Philosophy from Occidental College and an M.B.A. in Finance from the University of Southern California.

Craig Ehrlich Appointed Board Chair at LuskinOIC

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月曜日, 2月 12, 2024
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Luskin Orthopaedic Institute for Children (LuskinOIC), an institution dedicated to providing outstanding, mission-based orthopaedic care to all children, irrespective of their background and insurance status, proudly announces the appointment of Mr. Craig Ehrlich as the new Chair of the Board.

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  • Luskin Orthopaedic Institute for Children (LuskinOIC), an institution dedicated to providing outstanding, mission-based orthopaedic care to all children, irrespective of their background and insurance status, proudly announces the appointment of Mr. Craig Ehrlich as the new Chair of the Board.
  • “Craig Ehrlich has been a dedicated supporter and major donor to LuskinOIC for the past six years and joined the Board of Directors in 2022,” said Dr. Anthony Scaduto, president and Chief Executive Officer.
  • Mr. Ehrlich was the driving force behind the groundbreaking NIL partnership between LuskinOIC and the players of the UCLA Women’s Basketball Team.
  • “As the newly appointed Board Chair, Craig Ehrlich is set to provide invaluable leadership and guidance to LuskinOIC,” said Dr. Scaduto.

Be Biopharma Expands Leadership Team as Company Transitions to Clinical Stage Organization

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木曜日, 1月 4, 2024
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Mr. Smith also brings nearly a decade of investment banking experience, providing strategic and financial advice across the healthcare sector.

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  • Mr. Smith also brings nearly a decade of investment banking experience, providing strategic and financial advice across the healthcare sector.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome Angus and Wing to Be Bio,” said Joanne Smith-Farrell, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer.
  • These accomplished and experienced leaders will further strengthen our leadership team.
  • During his nearly decade-long investment banking tenure, Mr. Smith provided strategic and financial advice to life sciences and healthcare companies.

Shawmut Design and Construction Adds Sam Ragsdale as Project Executive in Los Angeles

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月曜日, 11月 13, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its aggressive growth plan to increase market share in large-scale projects and expand into new sectors, Shawmut Design and Construction, a leading $1.3 billion national construction management firm, has hired Sam Ragsdale as a project executive in Los Angeles.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its aggressive growth plan to increase market share in large-scale projects and expand into new sectors, Shawmut Design and Construction, a leading $1.3 billion national construction management firm , has hired Sam Ragsdale as a project executive in Los Angeles.
  • Ragsdale brings 20 years of industry experience to his role in the firm's West region and will leverage his extensive portfolio of major projects spanning the education, cultural, and commercial sectors across Southern California.
  • His strategic expertise aligns with Shawmut's ten-year growth plan, with a focus on increasing market share of projects with substantial scope and complexity.
  • "Sam's distinct skill set will undoubtedly strengthen our team of builders, infusing strategic expertise and market experience," said Greg Skalaski, executive vice president of Shawmut's West region.

On Lok Strengthens Executive Leadership Team with New CFO and CSO

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金曜日, 10月 27, 2023
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"I am excited by the addition of both Min and Carl to our executive team," said Grace Li, CEO, On Lok.

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  • "I am excited by the addition of both Min and Carl to our executive team," said Grace Li, CEO, On Lok.
  • Carl Gerlach brings five decades of health care finance and executive experience in managed care, physician practices, and hospitals to On Lok.
  • He has held roles as CFO, chief executive officer, board member, and consultant for hospitals, medical groups, clinics, healthcare systems, and managed care organizations, as well as On Lok.
  • Min Chang brings more than 35 years of experience in business development, senior healthcare, and mergers and acquisitions to On Lok.

EyePoint Pharmaceuticals Strengthens Board and Executive Leadership Team

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月曜日, 10月 16, 2023
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WATERTOWN, Mass., Oct. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EyePoint Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: EYPT), a company committed to developing and commercializing therapeutics to improve the lives of patients with retinal diseases, today announced the appointment of Stuart Duty to its Board of Directors and the promotion of George Elston to Executive Vice President.

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  • “We are excited to welcome Mr. Duty to our Board of Directors,” said Jay S. Duker, M.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of EyePoint Pharmaceuticals.
  • George also drove the acquisition of key assets for our pipeline including razuprotafib, the active drug in EYP-2301, our latest pipeline program.
  • The grant was approved by the Company’s Compensation Committee and made as an inducement material to the employee entering into employment with EyePoint Pharmaceuticals in accordance with NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
  • The option award has an exercise price of $8.10 per share, the closing price of EyePoint Pharmaceuticals’ common stock on October 13, 2023.

Nordstrom Appoints Lisa Price as Chief Human Resources Officer

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金曜日, 10月 6, 2023
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SEATTLE, Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) today announced the appointment of Lisa Price as chief human resources officer, effective November 6.

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  • SEATTLE, Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) today announced the appointment of Lisa Price as chief human resources officer, effective November 6.
  • Lisa joins Nordstrom from Domino's Pizza, where she served as executive vice president and chief human resources officer since August 2019.
  • Prior to joining Domino's, Price served as a member of the human resources team at Nordstrom from 2015 to 2019, most recently as senior vice president of human resources.
  • During her tenure with Nordstrom, Price supported human resources teams for key corporate functions including technology, finance, credit, strategy, legal, supply chain and store operations.