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Vivian Health Appoints Bill Kong as Chief Marketing Officer

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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Vivian Health, the nation’s leading national healthcare jobs marketplace, has announced the appointment of Bill Kong as Chief Marketing Officer.

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  • Vivian Health, the nation’s leading national healthcare jobs marketplace, has announced the appointment of Bill Kong as Chief Marketing Officer.
  • Founded in 2017 and acquired by IAC in 2019, Vivian Health is transforming healthcare hiring with a technology-driven model that puts the needs of healthcare professionals first.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230801108001/en/
    Mr. Bill Kong, Vivian Health's new Chief Marketing Officer.
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    “We are thrilled to welcome Bill to Vivian Health.

MRES: M2Bio Sciences Appoints Adrian J. Maizey, Accomplished CEO and Financial Expert, to Advisory Board

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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Prior to his role at Rand Capital, Adrian held several key positions in prestigious financial and investment firms, showcasing his versatile capabilities.

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  • Prior to his role at Rand Capital, Adrian held several key positions in prestigious financial and investment firms, showcasing his versatile capabilities.
  • Expressing his excitement about joining M2Bio Sciences' Advisory Board, Adrian Maizey said, "Joining M2Bio Sciences is invigorating.
  • Jeff Robinson, CEO of M2Bio Sciences, warmly welcomed Adrian Maizey to the Advisory Board, stating, "We are thrilled to have Adrian Maizey on board with us.
  • Adrian Maizey's appointment to the Advisory Board further reinforces M2Bio Sciences' commitment to fostering innovation and advancing transformative solutions in the biotechnology arena.

Service Properties Trust Elects Rajan Penkar to Board of Trustees

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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Service Properties Trust (Nasdaq: SVC) today announced that it has elected Rajan Penkar to its Board as an Independent Trustee, effective immediately.

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  • Service Properties Trust (Nasdaq: SVC) today announced that it has elected Rajan Penkar to its Board as an Independent Trustee, effective immediately.
  • With the addition of Mr. Penkar, SVC’s Board now has eight Trustees, including six independent Trustees, two of whom are women, and two of whom are members of underrepresented communities.
  • From 2011 to 2014, Mr. Penkar served as senior vice president and president, supply chain, for Sears Holding Corporation, an integrated retailer.
  • With the addition of Raj, the SVC Board is comprised of 75% of independent trustees and 25% members of underrepresented communities.

Lev Peker Named PARTS iD, Inc. Chief Executive Officer

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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PARTS iD, Inc. (NYSE American: ID) (“PARTS iD” or “the Company”) the owner and operator of, among other verticals, “CARiD.com,” a leading digital commerce platform for the automotive aftermarket, today announced that board member Lev Peker has assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer.

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  • PARTS iD, Inc. (NYSE American: ID) (“PARTS iD” or “the Company”) the owner and operator of, among other verticals, “CARiD.com,” a leading digital commerce platform for the automotive aftermarket, today announced that board member Lev Peker has assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer.
  • He most recently served as Chief Executive Officer of Carlotz, Inc., a leading consignment-to-retail used vehicle marketplace, where he led a turnaround of the business and merger with Shift Technologies.
  • Earlier in his career, he served as Chief Marketing Officer at Adorama, a leading electronics retailer and also held senior positions at Sears Holdings Corporation and US Auto Parts.
  • “I am incredibly honored for the opportunity to lead PARTS iD and am excited for the future of the Company,” said Peker.

Covetrus Grows Leadership Teams with Strategic New Hires

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
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PORTLAND, Maine, March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Covetrus®, a global leader in animal-health technology, products and services, today announced the appointments of Matt Yordy as President, Covetrus North America, who will be responsible for helping to grow the company's footprint across the region, and Scot Gillespie as Chief Technology Officer within the company's Global Technology Solutions (GTS) group. Gillespie will lead advancement of the company's innovative technology products and solutions for veterinarians and their practices.

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  • Yordy, a healthcare industry veteran with more than 25 years of experience, joins Covetrus from McKesson where he was president, strategic accounts, and senior vice president, U.S. operating strategy.
  • He also led business development efforts for McKesson's three U.S. business units, namely pharmaceutical solutions, prescription technologies and medical surgical solutions.
  • He will report to Benjamin Wolin, president and CEO of Covetrus, and become part of the company's executive management team.
  • "I was drawn to Covetrus because I believe in the company mission, leadership team, people and culture.

Former Winston & Strawn Partner Dane Drobny Returns to Firm's Chicago Office

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Friday, February 24, 2023
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CHICAGO, Feb. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Winston & Strawn LLP announced today the addition of Dane Drobny as a partner in the firm's Chicago office and as a member of the Transactions Department.

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  • CHICAGO, Feb. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Winston & Strawn LLP announced today the addition of Dane Drobny as a partner in the firm's Chicago office and as a member of the Transactions Department.
  • A former Winston partner who worked at the firm for 18 years, Dane returns after serving as Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary at Groupon, Inc., where he oversaw the company's legal and human resources functions.
  • "Dane is an outstanding lawyer with a compelling combination of legal and senior-level executive and leadership experience," said Tom Fitzgerald, chairman of Winston & Strawn.
  • Winston & Strawn LLP is an international law firm with 16 offices located in North America, South America, Asia, and Europe.

One of 2023's Must-Read Books for Those Looking for Motivation and Healing Is Power Over Pain by Tawana Sampson

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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On March 10, 2012, Tawana severely suffered a brain injury, PTSD, depression, and anxiety after being brutally assaulted by law enforcement.

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  • On March 10, 2012, Tawana severely suffered a brain injury, PTSD, depression, and anxiety after being brutally assaulted by law enforcement.
  • As part of her treatment, her neurologist suggested putting a shunt in her brain and was even admitted to a psych ward.
  • Tawana received intensive physical and psychological care, including counseling, while community activists and organizations supported her.
  • Power Over Pain: 100 Healing and Motivational Quotes is available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and GoodReads.

As the Role of CHRO Evolves to “Moral Compass” of Companies, Guild Hires Patagonia Veteran Dean Carter as New Chief People Officer

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Monday, December 12, 2022
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Denver, CO, Dec. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Guild , the leader in opportunity creation for America’s workforce, today announced Dean Carter, former Head of People and Culture at Patagonia, as Guild’s new Chief People Officer.

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  • Denver, CO, Dec. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Guild , the leader in opportunity creation for America’s workforce, today announced Dean Carter, former Head of People and Culture at Patagonia, as Guild’s new Chief People Officer.
  • The CHRO was asked to transform during the COVID-19 pandemic and the ensuing recovery to fill new roles for the company as Chief Crisis Officer, Chief Medical Officer, Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, Chief Communications Officer, and so much more.
  • In decades prior when 83% of assets on the balance sheet were “tangible assets” the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) was seen as second in command to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
  • “Guild has a deep understanding of the expanding role of CHROs and their potential to make a change in their organizations and in the lives of their employees,” said Dean Carter, Guild’s Chief People Officer.

Invited, Five Iron Golf launch partnership at The Metropolitan in Chicago

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Friday, November 18, 2022
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The announcement was celebrated on November 17 as Inviteds Metropolitan Club Members and Five Iron Golf members were given a sneak preview of the updated facility.

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  • The announcement was celebrated on November 17 as Inviteds Metropolitan Club Members and Five Iron Golf members were given a sneak preview of the updated facility.
  • Five Iron Golf members will enjoy access to The Metropolitan, and Inviteds Stadium, City and Golf Members will enjoy membership privileges at Five Iron Golf facilities.
  • Five Iron Golf has quickly re-shaped urban golf culture and has expanded from Manhattan to Chicago, Las Vegas, Philadelphia and other cities nationwide.
  • Five Iron Golf is an urban indoor golf experience that combines golf, technology, and entertainment to inspire community and make golf enjoyable for every level of player.

Seritage Growth Properties Makes $110 Million Loan Prepayment

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Monday, October 31, 2022
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Seritage Growth Properties (NYSE: SRG) (the Company), a national owner and developer of retail, residential and mixed-use properties, today announced that on October 28, 2022, the Company made a voluntary prepayment of $110 million toward its $1.6 billion term loan facility provided by Berkshire Hathaway Life Insurance Company of Nebraska (Berkshire Hathaway).

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  • Seritage Growth Properties (NYSE: SRG) (the Company), a national owner and developer of retail, residential and mixed-use properties, today announced that on October 28, 2022, the Company made a voluntary prepayment of $110 million toward its $1.6 billion term loan facility provided by Berkshire Hathaway Life Insurance Company of Nebraska (Berkshire Hathaway).
  • The prepayment will also reduce Seritages total annual interest expense related to the term loan facility by approximately $7.7 million.
  • Seritage is principally engaged in the ownership, development, redevelopment, management and leasing of diversified and mixed-use properties throughout the United States.
  • The portfolio consists of approximately 15.6 million square feet of GLA held by 125 wholly owned properties and 3.9 million square feet of GLA held by 25 unconsolidated entities.