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FARMERS NATIONAL COMPANY ADDS TWO REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENTS

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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OMAHA, Neb., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Farmers National Company would like to announce the addition of two regional vice presidents.

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  • OMAHA, Neb., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Farmers National Company would like to announce the addition of two regional vice presidents.
  • These two leadership roles will lead, manage and inspire Farmers National Company's team of area vice presidents, area sales managers, farm managers, appraisers and area staff.
  • Farmers National Company manages more than 5,000 farms and ranches in 30 states comprising more than 2 million acres.
  • Over the last five years, Farmers National Company has sold 4,650 properties (1,640 at auction) and more than $3.25 billion of real estate.

Phoenix Children's Expands Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Team with Hire of Globally Renowned Brittle Bone Expert

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Monday, September 11, 2023
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Maegen Wallace, MD, MBA , a pediatric orthopedic surgeon and expert in osteogenesis imperfecta, or brittle bone disease, joined the Herbert J. Louis Center for Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at Phoenix Children's last month.

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  • Maegen Wallace, MD, MBA , a pediatric orthopedic surgeon and expert in osteogenesis imperfecta, or brittle bone disease, joined the Herbert J. Louis Center for Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at Phoenix Children's last month.
  • At the Herbert J. Louis Center for Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at Phoenix Children's, Dr. Wallace will focus on lower-extremity issues, osteogenesis imperfecta and other rare skeletal diseases .
  • On the research front, she will continue her work to define best clinical practices for patients with brittle bone disease and uncover new treatment options.
  • "Phoenix Children's emphasis on research and the chance to work once again with Dr. Halanski are what drew me to Phoenix Children's," said Dr. Wallace.

Great-West Lifeco announces Chief Financial Officer succession plan

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Friday, May 12, 2023
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Jon Nielsen to join Great-West Lifeco as CFO designate on September 5, 2023

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  • Jon Nielsen to join Great-West Lifeco as CFO designate on September 5, 2023
    WINNIPEG, MB, May 12, 2023 /CNW/ - Great-West Lifeco Inc. is announcing a succession plan for its Chief Financial Officer to support the company's focus on building long-term, sustainable growth for its shareholders and all stakeholders.
  • Jon Nielsen will be joining the company as CFO designate on September 5, 2023, and will be appointed Chief Financial Officer in Q1 2024.
  • He has both an impressive track record and deep experience across financial services," said Paul Mahon, President and CEO, Great-West Lifeco.
  • Jon joins Lifeco from Asian-based insurer, FWD, where he served as Chief Financial Officer.

Media Invited to Learn About NASA Tools, Resources for Agriculture

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Thursday, August 18, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA will host a media teleconference at 1:30 p.m. CDT Thursday, Aug. 25, to discuss the agency's tools, resources, and science research available to the agriculture community.

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  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA will host a media teleconference at 1:30 p.m. CDT Thursday, Aug. 25, to discuss the agency's tools, resources, and science research available to the agriculture community.
  • For more than 50 years, NASA satellites have provided open-source and publicly available data on Earth's land, water, temperature, weather, and climate.
  • By engaging with an agricultural community adapting to changes in weather and water cycles, NASA can learn about emerging needs and demands to shape future missions.
  • More information about NASA's work in agriculture is available at:
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Percipio Partners, LLC, Recognizes Not One but Three Employee Promotions

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Friday, May 20, 2022
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OMAHA, Neb., May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Percipio Partners, LLC, is proud to announce the promotions of Bret Cain, Jay Bertolini and Nick Burianek.

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  • OMAHA, Neb., May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Percipio Partners, LLC, is proud to announce the promotions of Bret Cain, Jay Bertolini and Nick Burianek.
  • Prior to his current position, Bret added significant stability with a firm commitment to building an experienced team that drives operational efficiencies.
  • In Cain's new role as President and Principal, his responsibilities include investment management and oversight, strategic planning and execution of the firm's companies under management.
  • Percipio Partner's team works shoulder-to-shoulder with clients and investors to choose strategies for financial growth.

The 59th Design Automation Conference Returns with a Strong Technical Program and Expanded Training Sessions; Advance Registration Now Open

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Thursday, April 28, 2022
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The Design Automation Conference (DAC) returns for its 59th year with an all-start line up of Keynotes, SKYTalks and TechTalks.

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  • The Design Automation Conference (DAC) returns for its 59th year with an all-start line up of Keynotes, SKYTalks and TechTalks.
  • The events unique importance comes from the combination of a technically strong research track conference along with an exhibition of industry vendors.
  • The Design Automation Conference (DAC) is recognized as the premier event for the design and design automation of electronic chips to systems.
  • Design Automation Conference acknowledges trademarks or registered trademarks of other organizations for their respective products and services.

SKYGEN appoints Steve Berryman as new CEO

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022
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MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis., March 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SKYGEN , the leading provider of software as a service (SaaS) and third-party administration (TPA) solutions for dental and vision benefits management, announced today the appointment of Steve Berryman to CEO, SKYGEN USA, LLC.Craig Kasten is relinquishing his role as CEO and will continue as the managing member of the company.

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  • MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis., March 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SKYGEN , the leading provider of software as a service (SaaS) and third-party administration (TPA) solutions for dental and vision benefits management, announced today the appointment of Steve Berryman to CEO, SKYGEN USA, LLC.Craig Kasten is relinquishing his role as CEO and will continue as the managing member of the company.
  • Berryman most recently served as president of SKYGEN.
  • Berryman joined SKYGEN as chief legal officer in 2016, and was appointed president in 2020.
  • Prior to joining SKYGEN, Berryman spent 20 years with Quarles & Brady LLP - an AmLaw 200 law firm - including 12 years as an equity partner.

Can foods produced with new plant engineering techniques succeed in the marketplace?

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Tuesday, November 23, 2021
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In the new article " Can foods produced with new plant engineering techniques succeed in the marketplace?

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  • In the new article " Can foods produced with new plant engineering techniques succeed in the marketplace?
  • A case study of apples " published in AEPP, Stphan Marette, John C. Beghin, , Anne-Clia Disdier, and Eliza Mojduszka, identify the conditions under which markets for New Plant Engineering Techniques (NPETs) food derive from.
  • Conversely, as these more favorable conditions deteriorate, novelties may only emerge under traditional breeding, or eventually not at all.
  • We also consider a likely collapse of conventional apples, which raises the social desirability of new apples generated by NPETs.

The Forum on Education Abroad Announces the 2021 Recipient of Its Award for Excellence in Education Abroad Curriculum Design

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Thursday, November 18, 2021
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The Forum's Award for Excellence in Curriculum Design honors instructors who develop and implement innovative and effective education abroad curricula.

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  • The Forum's Award for Excellence in Curriculum Design honors instructors who develop and implement innovative and effective education abroad curricula.
  • It is the education abroad field's only award presented to an individual or group of individuals for excellence in the design of an education abroad course.
  • Learn more about the Award for Excellence in Education Abroad Curriculum Design: https://forumea.org/award-for-excellence/
    The Forum on Education Abroad is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, membership association recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission as theStandards Development Organization (SDO)for the field of education abroad.
  • The Forum providestrainingandresourcesto education abroad professionals and itsStandards of Good Practiceare recognized as the definitive means by which the quality of education abroad programs may be judged.

Twin Peaks Partners with Nebraska Linebacker and Former Navy Seal Damian Jackson

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Thursday, October 28, 2021
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That's why when the ultimate sports lodge heard about how Damian Jackson joined the University of Nebraska Lincoln's football team, Twin Peaks knew it would be a fitting partnership.

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  • That's why when the ultimate sports lodge heard about how Damian Jackson joined the University of Nebraska Lincoln's football team, Twin Peaks knew it would be a fitting partnership.
  • The company announced today that Twin Peaks is uniting with Jackson to use his name, image and likeness in its first-ever NCAA sponsorship.
  • "I'm incredibly honored and proud to team up with Twin Peaks," Jackson said.
  • At every Twin Peaks, guests are immediately welcomed by a friendly Twin Peaks Girl and served up a menu made for MVPs.