National Association of Corporate Directors

Team, Inc. Names Michael J. Caliel as Executive Chairman

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

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As Executive Chairman, Mr. Caliel will focus on TEAM’s long-term corporate strategy development, including growth opportunities, profit improvement and strategic alternatives to enhance the Company’s enterprise value.

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As Executive Chairman, Mr. Caliel will focus on TEAM’s long-term corporate strategy development, including growth opportunities, profit improvement and strategic alternatives to enhance the Company’s enterprise value.
Mr. Caliel will also support and advise the management team incorporating longer term objectives with the day-to-day management of the business.
Executive Chairman Michael Caliel commented, “Under Keith’s leadership, TEAM has made tremendous progress strengthening its culture, improving the Company’s financial and operational performance and establishing a solid foundation for future growth.
The National Association of Corporate Directors has designated Mr. Caliel as NACD Directorship Certified and previously as a Governance Fellow.

Great-West Lifeco's board member Paula Madoff named to list of most influential corporate directors and governance experts

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

WINNIPEG, MB, Nov. 7, 2023 /CNW/ - Great-West Lifeco today announced that its board member, Paula Madoff, has been named one of the most influential leaders in corporate governance by the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), a U.S. based organization, as part of their 2023 NACD Directorship 100™, an annual list of leading corporate directors and governance advocates.

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WINNIPEG, MB, Nov. 7, 2023 /CNW/ - Great-West Lifeco today announced that its board member, Paula Madoff, has been named one of the most influential leaders in corporate governance by the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), a U.S. based organization, as part of their 2023 NACD Directorship 100™, an annual list of leading corporate directors and governance advocates.
"We are delighted to congratulate Paula on receiving this prestigious award for her outstanding contributions to board governance," says Jeffrey Orr, Chair of the Board, Great-West Lifeco.
"We commend and thank Paula for her unwavering dedication and her trusted and insightful guidance.
We are privileged to have her as a member of our Board, and Chair of our Investment Committee."

Yes& Recognized as One of the Fastest Growing Agencies of 2023 by Adweek

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Monday, November 6, 2023

ALEXANDRIA, VA, Nov. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yes& , an Alexandria, Virginia-based integrated marketing agency, has been recognized as one of Adweek’s 2023 Fastest Growing Agencies.

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ALEXANDRIA, VA, Nov. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yes& , an Alexandria, Virginia-based integrated marketing agency, has been recognized as one of Adweek’s 2023 Fastest Growing Agencies.
Annually, Adweek recognizes the top 100 global agencies of all sizes that have achieved significant growth, and this year Yes& ranked #22 overall, #6 among medium-sized agencies, and #1 among agencies from the Southeast on the list.
Yes& has focused on growth—not for the sake of growth—but in order to provide the most value to clients.
“We’re honored to be recognized as one of Adweek’s Fastest Growing Agencies of 2023,” said Robert W. Sprague, Founder and CEO, Yes&.

Former Pentagon Official and Navy Admiral Victorino “Vic” G. Mercado Appointed as a Special Advisor to the Board of Ocean Power Technologies

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

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Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (“OPT” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: OPTT), a leader in innovative and cost-effective low-carbon marine power, data, and service solutions, today announced that Rear Admiral Victorino “Vic” G. Mercado (Retired) has been retained as a special advisor to the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”).

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Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (“OPT” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: OPTT), a leader in innovative and cost-effective low-carbon marine power, data, and service solutions, today announced that Rear Admiral Victorino “Vic” G. Mercado (Retired) has been retained as a special advisor to the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”).
“We are pleased that Admiral Mercado has agreed to share his expertise with us as a special advisor and consultant to the Board,” said Terence Cryan, Chairman of the Board.
From January until July 2019, he served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Plans and Posture.
Prior to serving in the U.S. Department of Defense as a senior civilian, Mercado served 35 years in the U.S. Navy and retired as a two-star Rear Admiral.

Russell Reynolds Associates Managing Directors named to the National Association of Corporate Directors' (NACD) 2023 DIRECTORSHIP 100

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

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NEW YORK, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leadership advisory firm Russell Reynolds Associates is pleased to announce that Theodore L. Dysart , managing director and Stephen Newton , managing director, have been selected as honorees for the National Association of Corporate Directors' (NACD) 2023 DIRECTORSHIP 100 .

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NEW YORK, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leadership advisory firm Russell Reynolds Associates is pleased to announce that Theodore L. Dysart , managing director and Stephen Newton , managing director, have been selected as honorees for the National Association of Corporate Directors' (NACD) 2023 DIRECTORSHIP 100 .
The annual NACD Directorship 100 is an industry-leading recognition of the top corporate directors, corporate governance experts, policymakers and influencers that have a significant impact on boardroom practices and performance.
"We commend both Ted and Steve for their unwavering dedication in championing excellence in corporate governance," said Constantine Alexandrakis, CEO, Russell Reynolds Associates.
They also will be highlighted in NACD Directorship® magazine's annual list of the Most Influential People in Boardrooms and Corporate Governance.

Turtle Announces New Leadership for a New Century: Jayne Millard and Luis Valls Named Co-CEOs

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

CLARK, N.J., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of ambitious plans for transformational growth in its second century of innovation, the Board of Directors of Turtle, one of the country's largest independent electrical and industrial distributors, has announced that effective today, Jayne Millard, Executive Chairman of the Board and fourth-generation family leader, and Luis Valls, President of Turtle's Electrical Division, will head the company as Co-CEOs. With a core mission of accelerating the transition to clean, sustainable energy — Rethinking Energy and Advancing Tomorrow — together they bring a unique perspective and diversity of thought combining Millard's strategic vision and Valls' industry-leading engineering expertise.

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"This succession plan involved the Board of Directors, Kathleen and Luis," explains Millard.
Toward this most profound challenge of our time, I am eager to take an active leadership role as Co-CEO while maintaining strategic leadership as Executive Chair of the Turtle Board."
Millard is the third generation of women to lead Turtle, a 100-year-old, family- and woman-owned enterprise co-founded by her great-grandfather in 1923.
Growing up in the business, Millard held positions of increasing responsibility before being named CEO in 2010 and Executive Chairman in 2016.

Yes& Named #2 Largest DC Area Ad Agency and #9 Fastest Growing Company in Greater Washington D.C., According to Washington Business Journal Rankings

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Monday, October 23, 2023

Alexandria, VA, Oct. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yes& , an Alexandria, Virginia-based integrated marketing agency, has been recognized by the Washington Business Journal as the number two largest ad agency in the Greater Washington D.C. area and the ninth fastest-growing private company headquartered in the region.

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Alexandria, VA, Oct. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yes& , an Alexandria, Virginia-based integrated marketing agency, has been recognized by the Washington Business Journal as the number two largest ad agency in the Greater Washington D.C. area and the ninth fastest-growing private company headquartered in the region.
These achievements highlight the agency’s commitment to delivering exceptional results and its ability to adapt to the evolving needs of its clients.
“We are incredibly proud to be recognized as the #2 largest advertising agency in the Greater Washington D.C. area, and being named the 9th fastest growing company in the region is an exceptional win for our team,” said Robert W. Sprague, Founder and CEO, Yes&.
With its strong growth and expertise, Yes& is marked as one of the top advertising agencies in the Greater Washington D.C. area.

Anthony R. Castellanos Named Chair of Brooklyn College Foundation Board of Trustees

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

The Brooklyn College Foundation is proud to announce that longtime Board of Trustees member Anthony R. Castellanos ’85 will serve as the new board chair effective Oct. 1, 2023.

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The Brooklyn College Foundation is proud to announce that longtime Board of Trustees member Anthony R. Castellanos ’85 will serve as the new board chair effective Oct. 1, 2023.
Castellanos follows Evan Silverstein ’76, who has served on the Board of Trustees since 2009 and chair since 2017.
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The Brooklyn College Foundation is proud to announce that longtime Board of Trustees member Anthony R. Castellanos ’85 will serve as the new board chair effective Oct. 1, 2023.
He also established the Anthony R. Castellanos ’85 Scholarship to support Brooklyn College students majoring in the college’s CPA-eligible accounting programs .

Church Mutual’s® Board Chair Named to List of Influential Leaders

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

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Church Mutual Insurance Company, S.I.1 (a stock insurer), announced John “Jay” Williams, board chair, has been named one of the most influential leaders in corporate governance by the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) as part of the 2023 NACD Directorship 100™, an annual list of leading corporate directors and governance advocates.

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Church Mutual Insurance Company, S.I.1 (a stock insurer), announced John “Jay” Williams, board chair, has been named one of the most influential leaders in corporate governance by the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) as part of the 2023 NACD Directorship 100™, an annual list of leading corporate directors and governance advocates.
NACD will share honoree profiles with all 23,000 NACD members as well as with partner organizations and other key governance stakeholders.
“We are thrilled to see Jay Williams recognized by NACD as a 2023 NACD Directorship 100 honoree,” said Church Mutual CEO Rich Poirier.
“We are honored he has served on our board of directors for the past 15 years, currently as chair.

Prancer Enterprise Welcomes Terry Jost to its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

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SAN DIEGO, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Prancer Enterprise, the foremost cybersecurity startup specializing in Automated Offensive Security solutions, is delighted to announce the appointment of Terry Jost to its Board of Directors.

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Prancer Enterprise, the foremost cybersecurity startup specializing in Automated Offensive Security solutions, is delighted to announce the appointment of Terry Jost to its Board of Directors.
SAN DIEGO, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Prancer Enterprise, the foremost cybersecurity startup specializing in Automated Offensive Security solutions, is delighted to announce the appointment of Terry Jost to its Board of Directors.
We are thrilled to welcome him to our board" said Farshid Mahdavipour, CEO of Prancer Enterprise.
With the inclusion of Mr. Jost on the board, the company is poised to further its reach, consolidate its market leadership, and bring groundbreaking solutions to its clientele.