University of Maryland, College Park

Compost Crew doubles food waste diverted in 2022

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
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ROCKVILLE, Md., March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Compost Crew Inc., the largest food scrap recycling company in the Mid-Atlantic, has had another record year of growth. The company more than doubled the amount of food waste collected in 2021 to over 15 million pounds.

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  • Compost Crew also experienced significant growth with existing customers like MedStar Health and the George Washington University.
  • Compost Crew also partnered with area municipalities to either launch or expand composting for their residents.
  • "We have been pleased to see this partnership increase the amount of food waste that is being diverted from the landfill."
  • Compost Crew worked in partnership with local farms, opening two new Compost Outposts® in collaboration with Butler's Orchard and ECO City Farms .

University of Maryland Celebrates Naming of Thurgood Marshall Hall

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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COLLEGE PARK, Md., Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Maryland celebrated today the naming of Thurgood Marshall Hall, home of its School of Public Policy, with an event that brought together faculty, staff, students and alums, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and the son of Thurgood Marshall, Thurgood Marshall, Jr.

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  • Wes Moore and the son of Thurgood Marshall, Thurgood Marshall, Jr.
  • At the event, Moore presented a governor's citation to Thurgood Marshall Jr., a School of Public Policy Dean's Advisory Council member.
  • Moore told the audience, "The naming of a public policy building, the Thurgood Marshall building, is not just honoring a legacy.
  • The honorary naming of Thurgood Marshall Hall expands upon one of the initiatives President Pines announced on his first day in office to embed the names of trailblazers on our campus.

Hitachi Vantara Announces Sheila Rohra as New Chief Business Strategy Officer

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- To stay ahead of an ever-changing industry landscape and keep a finger on the pulse of emerging trends, Hitachi Vantara, the modern infrastructure, data management and digital solutions subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd. (TSE: 6501), announced that Sheila Rohra has been named chief business strategy officer (CBSO), effective immediately.

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  • SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- To stay ahead of an ever-changing industry landscape and keep a finger on the pulse of emerging trends, Hitachi Vantara, the modern infrastructure, data management and digital solutions subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd. (TSE: 6501), announced that Sheila Rohra has been named chief business strategy officer (CBSO), effective immediately.
  • Rohra reports directly to Gajen Kandiah, Hitachi Vantara's chief executive officer, and will serve on the company's executive committee.
  • "Sheila has repeatedly demonstrated her ability to identify what's next and create and execute a transformative strategy with great success.
  • Prior to HPE, she spent 10 years at NetApp in several roles, including chief transformation officer and senior vice president of customer success.

ScanSource Announces Appointment of Chief Legal Officer

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Thursday, February 23, 2023
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ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading hybrid distributor connecting devices to the cloud, today announced the appointment of Shana Cochrane Smith as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer.

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  • ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading hybrid distributor connecting devices to the cloud, today announced the appointment of Shana Cochrane Smith as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer.
  • As Chief Legal Officer, Smith is responsible for driving ScanSource’s global corporate legal strategy, overseeing all legal aspects of the Company, and ensuring corporate compliance.
  • Smith will report to Mike Baur, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, ScanSource, Inc.
    “Shana has an impressive background with extensive experience in the telecommunications industry, as well as in supporting multi-national, public companies,” said Baur.
  • “I’m thrilled to join ScanSource as Chief Legal Officer,” said Smith.

John Marshall Bank Hires Melanie Williams as Senior Vice President, Director of Human Resources

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Thursday, February 23, 2023
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John Marshall Bank (“JMB” or the “Bank”), subsidiary of John Marshall Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: JMSB), is proud to announce the hiring of Melanie Williams as Senior Vice President, Director of Human Resources.

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  • John Marshall Bank (“JMB” or the “Bank”), subsidiary of John Marshall Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: JMSB), is proud to announce the hiring of Melanie Williams as Senior Vice President, Director of Human Resources.
  • Ms. Williams will assume responsibility for leading human resources management, including overseeing the Bank’s compensation and benefits, diversity and inclusion, talent development, and talent acquisition efforts.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230223005242/en/
    Melanie Williams, Senior Vice President, Director of Human Resources (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Melanie is an accomplished human resources leader and we are excited to leverage her impressive experience to enhance our HR strategy,” stated Kent Carstater, Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer.
  • In her over 14 years of experience, Ms. Williams most recently served as the Senior Vice President, Director of Human Resources, for the Harbor Bank of Maryland.

BALTIMORE PKD RESEARCH AND CLINICAL CORE CENTER RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS 'CENTER OF EXCELLENCE' DESIGNATION FROM PKD FOUNDATION

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Friday, February 24, 2023
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BALTIMORE, Feb. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The PKD Foundation recently recognized the University of Maryland School of Medicine's (UMSOM) clinical center that treats polycystic kidney disease (PKD) with a highly prestigious "Center of Excellence" designation. The designation recognizes the center as a leader in providing multidisciplinary, comprehensive clinical services for families affected by autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), a hereditary condition. It is one of just 28 clinical centers in the U.S. to receive this recognition.

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  • BALTIMORE, Feb. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The PKD Foundation recently recognized the University of Maryland School of Medicine's (UMSOM) clinical center that treats polycystic kidney disease (PKD) with a highly prestigious "Center of Excellence" designation.
  • The designation recognizes the center as a leader in providing multidisciplinary, comprehensive clinical services for families affected by autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), a hereditary condition.
  • It is one of just 28 clinical centers in the U.S. to receive this recognition.
  • To learn more about multidisciplinary care for patients with PKD at the University of Maryland Medical Center, visit umm.edu/pkd , or contact Karleen Schuhart at (410) 706-3455.

Greenberg Traurig Minneapolis Expands Corporate Practice with Addition of Shawn McIntee and Shauro Bagchi

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has expanded its Corporate Practice with the addition of Shawn R. McIntee and Shauro Bagchi as shareholders in the firm's Minneapolis office. Both attorneys have spent their legal career in Minneapolis and join the firm from Maslon LLP, where they were partners.

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  • Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has expanded its Corporate Practice with the addition of Shawn R. McIntee and Shauro Bagchi as shareholders in the firm's Minneapolis office.
  • MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has expanded its Corporate Practice with the addition of Shawn R. McIntee and Shauro Bagchi as shareholders in the firm's Minneapolis office .
  • "We are excited to add Shawn and Shauro to our growing team in Minneapolis," said Michael B. Fisco , managing shareholder of Greenberg Traurig's Minneapolis office.
  • "Greenberg Traurig is the perfect firm for Shawn and me to further build our practices," Bagchi said.

A High-Rise Building Without Fire Sprinklers is a High Risk

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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Linthicum Heights, MD, Feb. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A building that is not fully equipped with fire sprinklers puts occupants, pets, and firefighters at risk.

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  • Linthicum Heights, MD, Feb. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A building that is not fully equipped with fire sprinklers puts occupants, pets, and firefighters at risk.
  • The more floors there are in a residential building, the higher the risk, from a townhouse to a high-rise.
  • According to the National Fire Protection Association, working residential fire sprinklers control fires 96% of the time.
  • There has never been a multiple fatality in a building equipped with a properly operating fire sprinkler system…never!

University of Maryland Names School of Public Policy Building in Honor of Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall

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Friday, February 17, 2023
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COLLEGE PARK, Md., Feb. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Maryland announces its newly opened School of Public Policy building will bear the name of civil rights lawyer and former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall. Over the course of his career, Marshall played a key role in breaking down barriers for Black and African American students, including the desegregation of the University of Maryland.

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  • COLLEGE PARK, Md., Feb. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Maryland announces its newly opened School of Public Policy building will bear the name of civil rights lawyer and former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall.
  • Assigning his name to the School of Public Policy building honors his contributions to our university, state and nation."
  • Born in Baltimore, Marshall was rejected from the University of Maryland School of Law in 1930 because he was Black.
  • "It is an honor to see the School of Public Policy building at the University of Maryland named after our father," the Marshall family said in a statement.

Little Caesars® Pizza Names Leigh Burnside Chief Financial Officer

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Monday, February 6, 2023
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DETROIT, Feb. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Little Caesars, the global family-owned pizza chain, announced today that Leigh Burnside will take over the role of chief financial officer for the company.

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  • DETROIT, Feb. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Little Caesars, the global family-owned pizza chain, announced today that Leigh Burnside will take over the role of chief financial officer for the company.
  • Leigh joins Little Caesars with 30 years of experience in the accounting and finance industry and has held several senior leadership roles, most recently as senior vice president, chief accounting officer and chief financial officer - U.S. at The Wendy's Company.
  • Leigh will be supporting the continued strategic global growth of the Little Caesars brand and serve as a key member of the organization's senior leadership team.
  • "Leigh is a driven strategic leader and effective collaborator who will make a strong positive impact on our business," said David Scrivano, president and CEO of Little Caesars.