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DAN WASHINGTON JOINS PEERAGE REALTY PARTNERS AS EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT, U.S. CORE SERVICES

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022
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TORONTO, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Dan Washington has joined Peerage Realty Partners ("Peerage Realty") in the newly created role of Executive Vice-President, U.S.

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  • TORONTO, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Dan Washington has joined Peerage Realty Partners ("Peerage Realty") in the newly created role of Executive Vice-President, U.S.
  • Dan joins Peerage Realty from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Carolinas Realty (BHHS), where he has been since 2006.
  • He will also develop core service resources for those Peerage Realty partners who are in the earlier stages of building that capacity.
  • Dan Washington said, "I look forward to working with the Peerage Realty team and the partner network to bring momentum to this emerging core services business division.

Facing soaring energy prices, Fort Worth ISD cuts energy use 26 percent, earning Department of Energy kudos

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022
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DALLAS, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As energy costs skyrocket and temperatures rise, no one feels the heat more than school districts across the U.S. — but Fort Worth ISD has a solution in place. The district has cut energy use by 26 percent, and recently received US. Department of Energy recognition.

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  • Fort Worth ISD was recently named by the U.S. Department of Energy as a Better Buildings Challenge Goal Achiever, a prestigious award that recognizes the top organizations who are leading the way in energy efficiency goals.
  • The school district met and exceeded its 20% portfolio-wide energy reduction goal and also has earned a total of 295 ENERGY STAR building certifications.
  • To help meet its energy conservation goals, the school district partnered with Cenergistic, the pioneer and leading provider of technology-enabled energy conservationservices.
  • Energy specialists track energy consumption at all campuses through state-of-the-art smart technology to identify and correct areas that need immediate attention.

HJF Announces Changes to Its Council of Directors

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Tuesday, July 5, 2022
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The Honorable Gail R. Wilensky, Ph.D., has been appointed Chair of The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicines (HJF) Council of Directors (CoD).

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  • The Honorable Gail R. Wilensky, Ph.D., has been appointed Chair of The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicines (HJF) Council of Directors (CoD).
  • Dr. Wilensky, an economist and senior fellow at Project Hope, has been with HJFs CoD since January 2020.
  • I look forward to working with Dr. Wilensky as the Chair of HJFs Council of Directors, said HJF President and CEO, Dr. Joseph Caravalho, Jr.
  • More than 3,000 HJF teammates ensure HJF is a trusted and responsive partner by providing scientific, administrative, and program operations services to researchers in the military, academia, and private industry.

Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics Announces Appointment of HR Veteran Rose Huddleston as Chief People Officer

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Monday, June 27, 2022
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FORT WORTH, Texas, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The fast-growing multi-specialty dental group Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics has today announced the appointment of Rose Huddleston as Chief People Officer (CPO).

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  • FORT WORTH, Texas, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The fast-growing multi-specialty dental group Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics has today announced the appointment of Rose Huddleston as Chief People Officer (CPO).
  • With her background in talent management, Huddleston is tasked with furthering Rodeo's reputation as the industry employer of choice.
  • At Wynn Resorts, Huddleston was responsible for the strategy and execution of all North American HR policies and procedures.
  • Huddleston achieved the Great Places to Work Certification for Wynn, making it the first casino to ever receive the award.

Sekisui House, Japan's Leading Homebuilder and Diversified Developer, Announces Agreement to Acquire Chesmar Homes of Texas

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Friday, June 10, 2022
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Chesmar is a leading developer of single-family homes in Texas, with operations in Houston, San Antonio, Austin and Dallas - Fort Worth.

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  • Chesmar is a leading developer of single-family homes in Texas, with operations in Houston, San Antonio, Austin and Dallas - Fort Worth.
  • "The addition of Chesmar to the Sekisui House family enables us to gain immediate scale in several leading markets in the attractive Texas region.
  • "Chesmar Homes has been the adventure of my life", said Don Klein, founder and CEO of Chesmar.
  • Sekisui House plans to acquire an interest in Chesmar Homes, LLC on July 1, 2022.

McKissack & McKissack Taps Shandra Colón to Lead Strategic Growth in Texas and with Corporate Clients Nationwide as V.P. of Business Development

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022
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WASHINGTON, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- McKissack & McKissack, one of the nation's leading Black- and woman-owned architecture, engineering and program and construction management firms, announced today that Shandra Colón joined the company as vice president of business development in its Dallas, Texas, office. Colón, a Dallas native known as an advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion in the commercial real estate business, will focus on strengthening McKissack's strategic partnerships in the fast-growing Texas market and with corporate clients nationwide.

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  • Coln, a Dallas native known as an advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion in the commercial real estate business, will focus on strengthening McKissack's strategic partnerships in the fast-growing Texas market and with corporate clients nationwide.
  • She's smart, focused and sophisticated, and understands the qualities that each party needs to bring to good partnerships."
  • Coln said she plans to concentrate on the firm's K-12 education, aviation and convention business in the state and nationally.
  • McKissack strives to work with clients to envision and deliver building and infrastructure projects that enrich people's lives and empower communities to flourish.

Extremity Medical Expands into Trauma Market

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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Extremity Medical, a global medical device company focused on the development of innovative implants and instruments for upper and lower extremities, today announced the release of the OMNI Stable Ankle Fracture (AF) System.

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  • Extremity Medical, a global medical device company focused on the development of innovative implants and instruments for upper and lower extremities, today announced the release of the OMNI Stable Ankle Fracture (AF) System.
  • Extremity Medical has focused on developing a state-of-the-art ankle fracture system that offers surgeons an anatomic implant solution for every fracture location, said Matthew Lyons, Extremity Medical Chief Executive Officer, Founder and Chairman of the Board.
  • Extremity Medical, LLC, was founded in 2008, and is a privately held medical device company based in Parsippany, NJ.
  • The company is known for creating innovative implants and instruments for upper and lower extremity orthopedic procedures, including fusion and motion preservation.

Omni Logistics Unveils 100% Renewable Energy-Powered Corporate Headquarters in Dallas, TX

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Monday, May 23, 2022
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DALLAS, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Omni Logistics, a technology-driven provider of global multimodal logistics solutions and specialized services, today announced the opening of its new corporate headquarters in Dallas, TX.

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  • DALLAS, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Omni Logistics, a technology-driven provider of global multimodal logistics solutions and specialized services, today announced the opening of its new corporate headquarters in Dallas, TX.
  • The new headquarters houses Omni Logistics' Dallas-based corporate team of 85 employees, with room for further expansion as the company continues a path of sustained growth.
  • Omni Logistics is a privately-owned, multibillion-dollar global logistics solutions provider with 4,500 employees in more than 100 locations serving the complex supply chain needs of nearly 7,000 customers.
  • Leveraging technology, proprietary data, analytics and automation, Omni Logistics removes supply chain inefficiencies and provides cost-effective solutions for customers.

KBRA Revises Outlook for City of Fort Worth Obligations to Positive; Assigns AA+ Rating, Positive Outlook to Series 2022 Obligations

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022
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KBRA assigns a long-term rating of AA+ with a Positive Outlook to the General Purpose Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2022 and General Purpose Refunding Bonds Taxable Series 2022 to be issued by the City of Fort Worth (the City).

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  • KBRA assigns a long-term rating of AA+ with a Positive Outlook to the General Purpose Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2022 and General Purpose Refunding Bonds Taxable Series 2022 to be issued by the City of Fort Worth (the City).
  • Concurrently, KBRA affirms the long-term rating of AA+ on all KBRA rated parity obligations and revises the Outlook to Positive, from Stable.
  • Further, the Positive Outlook reflects KBRAs expectation that the Citys debt and continuing obligations will remain well supported by its growing assessment and resource base.
  • KBRA is also recognized by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners as a Credit Rating Provider.

USAA Real Estate Builds One of the First Industrial Warehouses Constructed with Sustainable Materials Designed to Reduce Carbon Impact

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022
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SAN ANTONIO, April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- USAA Real Estate and its development partner, Seefried Industrial Properties, have announced they are near completion of an industrial warehouse development in Dallas Fort Worth that will be among the first ever using sustainable building materials that will reduce the carbon impact of its construction by more than 45%, or the equivalent of a single car's emissions over more than two million miles of travel.

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  • By relying on this wood product rather than steel and concrete, the carbon intensive construction process is mitigated almost by half.
  • "This property has the potential to set a new precedent for sustainable warehouse construction," Josh Hullum, USAA Real Estate's construction management director added.
  • USAA Real Estate provides strategic capital for thematic investing, capitalizing on the accelerating demand for technology-driven real estate assets.
  • Seefried Industrial Properties is a nationally recognized leader in industrial real estate, with 37 years of development, leasing and management experience.