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Flux Power Appoints Kevin Royal as Chief Financial Officer

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Monday, February 26, 2024

Flux Power Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLUX ), a developer of advanced lithium-ion energy storage solutions for electrification of commercial and industrial equipment, today announced the appointment of Kevin Royal, CPA, a seasoned finance and accounting executive, as Chief Financial Officer of the Company, replacing Chuck Scheiwe as part of a planned transition given the Company’s strong financial performance and inflection point.

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  • Flux Power Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLUX ), a developer of advanced lithium-ion energy storage solutions for electrification of commercial and industrial equipment, today announced the appointment of Kevin Royal, CPA, a seasoned finance and accounting executive, as Chief Financial Officer of the Company, replacing Chuck Scheiwe as part of a planned transition given the Company’s strong financial performance and inflection point.
  • Kevin Royal brings over 20 years of experience as a Chief Financial Officer for four publicly traded companies, with oversight of Finance, Accounting, IT, HR, Legal, Investor Relations, and M&A.
  • As Chief Financial Officer of Flux Power, Mr. Royal will provide financial leadership to assist in building on the Company's goal of delivering value to its shareholders by implementing short, medium and long-range financial planning, budget development, risk management, corporate strategic development, system implementation, process improvement, regulatory compliance reporting, financial reporting for management, internal controls and tax advice.
  • “On behalf of our board and management team, I would like to welcome Kevin as our Chief Financial Officer, and we are privileged to have someone of his caliber and financial skill set serve as our CFO,” said Ron Dutt, Flux Power Chief Executive Officer.

Jackson Announces Future Retirement of Chief Financial Officer

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Jackson Financial Inc. 1 (NYSE: JXN) (Jackson®) announced today that after more than 32 years of dedicated and outstanding service, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Marcia Wadsten intends to retire from Jackson on June 3, 2024.

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  • Jackson Financial Inc. 1 (NYSE: JXN) (Jackson®) announced today that after more than 32 years of dedicated and outstanding service, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Marcia Wadsten intends to retire from Jackson on June 3, 2024.
  • It is expected that Don Cummings, the Company’s current Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller will be appointed Chief Financial Officer as of June 3, 2024.
  • Her positive contributions to Jackson are innumerable and her steadfast commitment to being a steward of the company's capital will be felt for years to come,” stated Laura Prieskorn, President and Chief Executive Officer of Jackson.
  • Prior to joining Jackson in 2020, Cummings served as interim Chief Financial Officer at Fortitude Reinsurance Company Ltd. since 2019 and previously held various finance roles at American International Group, Inc., including Global Corporate Controller.

Lenovo Group: Third Quarter Results 2023/24

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

To further build its unique position in the AI-era, Lenovo is continuing its investment commitments in innovation.

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  • To further build its unique position in the AI-era, Lenovo is continuing its investment commitments in innovation.
  • IDG delivered a strong quarter with revenue resuming growth thanks to a clear strategy, consistent investment in innovation, and operational excellence.
  • Lenovo has a unique opportunity to develop a fully unified AI experience that spans users’ digital ecosystems, including PC, tablets, and smartphones.
  • Lenovo has been recognized for several ESG achievements over the past quarter, including:
    Maintaining the highest possible score in the annual MSCI ESG ratings with a AAA rating.

XiFin Appoints Erik Sallee as Chief Financial Officer

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

XiFin, Inc. , a leading provider of innovative healthcare information technologies and services that deliver artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled operational efficiency, interoperability, and simplicity, announced today that it has appointed Erik Sallee as its new chief financial officer and executive vice president.

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  • XiFin, Inc. , a leading provider of innovative healthcare information technologies and services that deliver artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled operational efficiency, interoperability, and simplicity, announced today that it has appointed Erik Sallee as its new chief financial officer and executive vice president.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240220547609/en/
    Prior to joining XiFin, Sallee was CFO at Intuitive Machines (NASDAQ: LUNR), a diversified space exploration company recognized for leading the United States’ return to the moon for the first time since Apollo.
  • “Erik’s exceptional standing as a financial leader and his track record of shaping financial strategies for innovative and swiftly growing enterprises are vital to XiFin,” said XiFin Executive Chair and Chief Executive Officer Lâle White.
  • Sallee began his career in the U.S. Marine Corps, and has since held various senior and executive finance roles.

Burns & Levinson Announces Michael Bannister, CPA Joins Private Client Group

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

BOSTON, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns & Levinson LLP announced today that Michael Bannister , CPA, has joined the firm's Private Client Group as an associate.

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  • BOSTON, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns & Levinson LLP announced today that Michael Bannister , CPA, has joined the firm's Private Client Group as an associate.
  • Prior to joining Burns & Levinson, he was First Vice President and Manager of Tax at Cambridge Trust Company, a leading private banking and wealth management firm in Boston.
  • As a lawyer for over seven years and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) for over 12 years, he has a deep understanding of complex tax issues.
  • He earned his CPA certifications in 2011 (New Hampshire) and 2016 (Massachusetts).

Wanclouds Receives SOC 2® Type II Compliance Certification

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Wanclouds, a leading multi-cloud SaaS and managed service provider, today announced the successful completion of its System and Organization Controls 2 (SOC2) Type II report for its cloud migration solutions. This landmark achievement affirms Wanclouds' commitment to meeting and exceeding industry standards by providing a secure data environment for its customers. Developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), a SOC 2 information security standard is a report that validates controls relevant to security, availability, integrity, confidentiality, and privacy.

Key Points: 
  • "Wanclouds has a dedicated security and privacy team that establishes policies and controls, continuously monitors compliance, and undergoes third-party audits, such as SOC2, to demonstrate our commitment to security and compliance."
  • Wanclouds partnered with Johanson Group LLP, a premier certification body that helps organizations obtain and maintain global compliance standards, to complete the globally recognized audit, following its successful audit and SOC 2 Type I compliance certification.
  • SOC2 II compliance represents a commitment that secure systems and controls are maintained by the organization on an ongoing basis.
  • "Security and compliance are of utmost importance at Wanclouds, and we prioritize helping our customers enhance their security and compliance measures, which starts with ensuring our own organizational security and compliance practices," said Faiz Khan, CEO and founder of Wanclouds.

Sterling Announces Sharon Villaverde as Vice President of Finance

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Monday, March 4, 2024

THE WOODLANDS, Texas, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (NasdaqGS: STRL) ("Sterling" or "the Company") today announced the appointment of Sharon Villaverde to the role of Vice President of Finance.

Key Points: 
  • THE WOODLANDS, Texas, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (NasdaqGS: STRL) ("Sterling" or "the Company") today announced the appointment of Sharon Villaverde to the role of Vice President of Finance.
  • Sharon brings a wealth of experience to Sterling, having spent 30 years in accounting and finance roles at prominent public companies spanning diverse industries, including telecommunications construction, manufacturing, and defense contracting.
  • Most recently, she served as Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer at Dycom Industries, Inc., starting in 2018.
  • As Vice President of Finance, she will play a crucial role in crafting our financial strategy while overseeing our finance and accounting functions.

Century Communities Announces CFO Transition

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Monday, March 4, 2024

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Century Communities, Inc. (NYSE: CCS), one of the nation's largest homebuilders, announced today that David L. Messenger, the Company's current Chief Financial Officer, is stepping down effective March 22, 2024 after 10 years with the Company to pursue other opportunities. Following Mr. Messenger's departure, J. Scott Dixon, the Company's current Assistant Chief Financial Officer, will assume the role of Interim Chief Financial Officer until a permanent successor is appointed.

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  • The Century Board of Directors has initiated a search process to identify the Company's next CFO and expects to evaluate both internal and external candidates for the role.
  • "I also want to thank Scott for stepping into the interim CFO role and providing a seamless transition.
  • Mr. Dixon has been with Century for over 10 years and was promoted to Assistant Chief Financial Officer in May 2022.
  • We look forward to working closely with Scott as he assumes the CFO role on an interim basis."

TeachTown Successfully Completes the System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2 Audit

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Monday, March 4, 2024

WOBURN, Mass., March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TeachTown, a leading provider of special education curriculum for students with moderate to severe disabilities, proudly announces its successful completion of the System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2 audit process.

Key Points: 
  • WOBURN, Mass., March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TeachTown, a leading provider of special education curriculum for students with moderate to severe disabilities, proudly announces its successful completion of the System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2 audit process.
  • "TeachTown's successful completion of the SOC 2 audit underscores our commitment to data security and privacy for our customers," shares Brad Sheneman, Director of Technology, TeachTown.
  • TeachTown will continue an annual SOC 2 compliance audit to mitigate risk and establish customer trust and reassurance.
  • To learn more about TeachTown and its K-12 standards-based, adapted core curriculum, enCORE, visit teachtown.com.

Cardiovascular Logistics Strengthens Leadership Team with Key New Hires to Drive Continued Growth

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Monday, March 4, 2024

HOUMA, La., March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cardiovascular Logistics (CVL), the most comprehensive cardiovascular platform in the country, announced today that it has bolstered its leadership team with four seasoned healthcare leaders with extensive healthcare business expertise.

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  • Four seasoned healthcare leaders with extensive cardiovascular expertise join the leading platform to help drive practice success and patient quality of care.
  • HOUMA, La., March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cardiovascular Logistics (CVL), the most comprehensive cardiovascular platform in the country, announced today that it has bolstered its leadership team with four seasoned healthcare leaders with extensive healthcare business expertise.
  • Alia Chiles, MAHHS, is CVL's Vice President of Practice Integration and is dedicated to implementing consistent company practices and systems to ensure the seamless transition of new partner practices into the Cardiovascular Logistics platform.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Kerry, Pam, Jude, and Alia to our team during this pivotal stage of growth for Cardiovascular Logistics.