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Steve Gardner Joins Alliant Insurance Services in Rhode Island

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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Steve Gardner has joined Alliant Insurance Services as Vice President within its Employee Benefits Group .

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  • Steve Gardner has joined Alliant Insurance Services as Vice President within its Employee Benefits Group .
  • Based in Rhode Island, Gardner will work with a broad range of clients to create, implement, and manage employee benefits solutions that address the changing needs of businesses and individuals.
  • “Steve has been supporting clients in the employee benefits and risk management spaces for decades, and he’s bringing that experience to Alliant.
  • As we expand our footprint and serve more customers in the Northeast, Steve’s experience gives us a competitive edge,” said Kevin Overbey, President, Alliant Employee Benefits.

Announcing a New Era: Gardner Health Services Names New CEO

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gardner Health Services has announced its choice for its next Chief Executive Officer. After a year-long search, Rafael Vaquerano has been tapped to replace Reymundo C. Espinoza, who is retiring in January 2024.

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  • After 37 years, Gardner Health Services taps John Muir Health executive Rafael Vaquerano to be its next CEO.
  • SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gardner Health Services has announced its choice for its next Chief Executive Officer.
  • Dr. Noe Lozano, Gardner Health Services' Board Chair, released the following statement after Vaquerano was ultimately selected as CEO:
    "Congratulations to Rafael Vaquerano on being named the next CEO of Gardner Health Services.
  • Today Gardner Family Health Network, Inc. which is doing business as Gardner Health Services provides care to 46,525 patients throughout Santa Clara and San Mateo counties with an operating budget of $90 Million.

Bar Partners Expands the Amuze Portfolio with Gardner Games

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Monday, August 21, 2023
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Gardner Games adds a wealth of industry expertise, creativity, and an innovative portfolio of amusement solutions.

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  • Gardner Games adds a wealth of industry expertise, creativity, and an innovative portfolio of amusement solutions.
  • "We are excited to welcome Gardner Games to the team," said Stephen Lahti, CFO of Amuze.
  • "I am excited for the opportunity to join the Amuze family of companies and contribute to their exciting growth," said Eric Gardner, Founder and President of Gardner Games.
  • With Gardner Games' cutting-edge card reader technology in the mix, Bar Partners is well-equipped to continue providing exceptional entertainment experiences to customers nationwide.

Fourth 'Governing Board Equity in Student Success' Seminar Reveals New Opportunities for Higher Education Leaders

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Thursday, March 23, 2023
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WASHINGTON, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Teams of higher education board members, presidents, and senior-level administrators hailing from a cross-section of Kentucky's public colleges and universities convened at the Equity in Student Success Seminar in February to determine key goals and implementation strategies. The leadership retreat was hosted by the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) and the John N. Gardner Institute for Excellence in Undergraduate Education (Gardner Institute). The seminar is the latest component of a $2.1 million grant initiative, Governing Board Equity in Student Success, funded by the Ascendium Education Group.

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  • Seven teams from Kentucky's public colleges and universities met together for a Equity in Student Success seminar.
  • The seminar is the latest component of a $2.1 million grant initiative, Governing Board Equity in Student Success, funded by the Ascendium Education Group.
  • The seminar is the latest component of a $2.1 million grant initiative, Governing Board Equity in Student Success , funded by the Ascendium Education Group.
  • These discussions can have far-reaching effects on the governing board and inform institutional priorities, board structure, and subsequent board agendas.

Red Earth Commerce Acquires Best-selling E-commerce Brand, The Gardener's Friend from Valspring Group, Ltd.

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022
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TULSA, Okla., June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Red Earth Commerce, an Oklahoma Electronic Commerce (E-commerce) company announced today that it has acquired the assets of The Gardener's Friend (http://www.thegardenersfriends.com) – a best-selling, top-rated Amazon (https://amzn.to/3KOkSEO) and Shopify (The Gardeners Friends (tgfproducts.com)) Brand and Storefront – from The Valspring Group, Ltd. of Berwick, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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  • The Gardener's Friend Ratchet Pruners beloved by Home Gardening Enthusiasts in North America and Europe are ideally suited to customers with mobility issues, including Arthritis and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
  • Red Earth Commerce negotiated to purchase the assets of The Gardner's Friend from The Valspring Group, Ltd. of Berwick, Nova Scotia, Canada.
  • "We were so impressed with what Paul has done with The Gardener's Friend and felt Red Earth Commerce was a natural partner to carry the brand forward," said Red Earth Commerce CEO Eric Warren.
  • Red Earth Commerce is an Oklahoma E-commerce company focused on acquiring and growing best-selling brands to optimize revenue and cash flow.

New hope for IVF patients as global study published in Human Reproduction shows AI can effectively assess genetic integrity of embryos

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022
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The study was conducted with IVF clinics globally, including Ovation Fertility (USA), IVF-Life (Europe), Alpha IVF & Women's Specialists (SE Asia), and Wings IVF (India).

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  • The study was conducted with IVF clinics globally, including Ovation Fertility (USA), IVF-Life (Europe), Alpha IVF & Women's Specialists (SE Asia), and Wings IVF (India).
  • But we are finding that PGT-A results themselves can be variable, as they depend on the embryo sample being tested.
  • Life Whisperer Genetics is a whole-embryo assessment of genetic integrity that does not require any invasive procedures, which can be used to prioritize embryos for use in IVF procedures."
  • Chief Embryologist Adelle Yun Xin Lim said "Computer vision with AI may revolutionise IVF treatment and this new technique is another milestone of AI in IVF.

New hope for IVF patients as global study published in Human Reproduction shows AI can effectively assess genetic integrity of embryos

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022
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The study was conducted with IVF clinics globally, including Ovation Fertility (USA), IVF-Life (Europe), Alpha IVF & Women's Specialists (SE Asia), and Wings IVF (India).

Key Points: 
  • The study was conducted with IVF clinics globally, including Ovation Fertility (USA), IVF-Life (Europe), Alpha IVF & Women's Specialists (SE Asia), and Wings IVF (India).
  • Life Whisperer Genetics is a whole-embryo assessment of genetic integrity that does not require any invasive procedures, which can be used to prioritize embryos for use in IVF procedures."
  • Chief Embryologist Adelle Yun Xin Lim said "Computer vision with AI may revolutionise IVF treatment and this new technique is another milestone of AI in IVF.
  • Wings IVF comprises a chain of leading fertility clinics across India, with more than 12,000 live births through IVF.

Heide Gardner to Retire from IPG After Nearly 20 Years Leading Company’s Diversity and Inclusion Efforts

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022
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Since joining Interpublic in 2003 as the first Chief Diversity Officer for an advertising holding company, Gardner helped IPG establish diversity, equity, and inclusion as key differentiators.

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  • Since joining Interpublic in 2003 as the first Chief Diversity Officer for an advertising holding company, Gardner helped IPG establish diversity, equity, and inclusion as key differentiators.
  • IPG was also the first advertising and marketing holding company to disclose U.S. racial and gender data by level.
  • Gardner, who was recognized on Advertising Ages one-time list of the 100 Most Influential Women in Advertising, has influenced the ad industry broadly.
  • Throughout her career and time with IPG, Gardner has received many awards for thought leadership, effective advocacy, and achievement in the diversity and inclusion field.

Gardner Companies Announces Changes in Leadership

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022
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The Gardner Companies, one of the Intermountain Wests leading community builders focused on real estate development, renewable energy and the creation of innovative companies, has announced a shift in leadership.

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  • The Gardner Companies, one of the Intermountain Wests leading community builders focused on real estate development, renewable energy and the creation of innovative companies, has announced a shift in leadership.
  • Founder Kem C. Gardner will transition into a new position as Chairman Emeritus, shifting leadership responsibilities to Christian Gardner in his new role as Chairman of the Board.
  • Im humbled and excited to move into this new role with the Gardner Companies and to build on the incredible legacy that my father has built, Christian said.
  • Brad Margetts, the Gardner Companies current CFO, will continue in his role in addition to his involvement on the Executive Leadership Team.

LUCKIE NAMES NEW LEADERSHIP: JOHN GARDNER SUCCEEDS TOM LUCKIE AS NEXT CEO

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Feb. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Luckie announced today that John Gardner is the new President & CEO of the 69-year-old agency.

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  • BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Feb. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Luckie announced today that John Gardner is the new President & CEO of the 69-year-old agency.
  • The announcement was made by Tom Luckie who remains Chairman of the Board.
  • Luckie is one of the oldest advertising agencies in Alabama and among the top privately held agencies in the Southeast.
  • Robert (Bobby) E. Luckie III was also CEO from 1996 to 2009.