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Lee Burton Selected as Chief Financial Officer of SitePro™ Rentals

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

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Dallas, TX, Jan. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SitePro™ Rentals, a leading equipment rental provider, is pleased to announce the appointment of Lee Burton as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

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Dallas, TX, Jan. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SitePro™ Rentals, a leading equipment rental provider, is pleased to announce the appointment of Lee Burton as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
This strategic move aims to fortify SitePro’s financial leadership and further accelerate the company’s impressive growth trajectory.
As CFO, Burton will be responsible for financial reporting, financial planning & analysis and cash management.
Burton joins SitePro from Sammons Corporation, where he most recently served as Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis.

Southwestern Medical Foundation Begins Chief Financial Officer Transition

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Keeping with its tradition of stable and tenured leadership, Southwestern Medical Foundation is undertaking a series of transitional steps for its next chief financial officer.

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Keeping with its tradition of stable and tenured leadership, Southwestern Medical Foundation is undertaking a series of transitional steps for its next chief financial officer.
Sarah Fletcher, an experienced financial executive, joins the Foundation as its next chief financial officer.
Ms. Fletcher will work closely with Kay Schlankey, the Foundation’s outgoing senior vice president and chief financial officer, during the coming weeks to ensure a seamless transition.
Ms. Fletcher comes to the Foundation from Trinity Park Conservancy after five years as their chief financial and administrative officer.

Everhome Suites Continues Sustained Growth Across the Southwest with Six Groundbreakings

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

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NORTH BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) continues its leadership in extended stay with five Everhome Suites breaking ground in Texas cities including Amarillo, Bastrop, Brownsville, El Paso, and Waco, and one groundbreaking in Yuma, Arizona. Driven by a thriving economy, diverse business landscape, favorable climate, and a steady influx of travelers, the Southwest presents an unparalleled opportunity for both business and leisure travelers seeking extended stay accommodations.

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"With over 60 Everhome Suites in our pipeline and six new groundbreakings across the Southwest, Choice continues to capture growing demand for extended stay properties in the region.
"Choice has been a great partner, and we are big believers in the Everhome Suites brand.
The properties under construction include:
Everhome Suites Amarillo is located at 11 Care Circle, along I-40, and will have 114 rooms.
Everhome Suites Bastrop is located at 630 Agnes Street, along SH-79, and will have 114 rooms.

Texas Children's Announces Physician Leadership Team at North Austin Campus

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

"We are honored to bring such amazing talent to our hospital," said Russ Williams , Senior Vice President of Texas Children's North Austin Campus.

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"We are honored to bring such amazing talent to our hospital," said Russ Williams , Senior Vice President of Texas Children's North Austin Campus.
A past winner of the Most Valuable Physician award at St. David's South Austin Medical Center, she is thrilled to bring her expertise to Texas Children's Hospital North Austin.
With these new appointments, Texas Children's Hospital North Austin Campus is ready to expand that tradition of exceptional care for children and women in Austin."
Located at 9835 North Lake Creek Parkway, Texas Children's North Austin will connect patients and families to Texas Children's numerous subspecialties including cardiology, oncology, neurology, pulmonology, gastroenterology, rheumatology, fetal care and more.

CORBEVAX®, A COVID19 VACCINE DEVELOPED BY BIO E-INDIA BASED ON THE RBD PROTEIN ANTIGEN TECHNOLOGY FROM TEXAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL CENTER FOR VACCINE DEVELOPMENT, RECEIVES WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION EMERGENCY USE LISTING APPROVAL

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Monday, January 22, 2024

HOUSTON, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Children's Hospital announces today that Biological E's CORBEVAX®, a traditional, recombinant protein-based COVID-19 vaccine has received World Health Organization (WHO) approval under Emergency Use Listing (EUL). CORBEVAX® is developed and commercialized by Biological E Limited, an established global vaccine supplier based in Hyderabad, India, using Pichia pastoris yeast strain expressing Receptor Binding Domain (RBD) protein of SARS-CoV-2 engineered by Texas Children's Hospital Center for Vaccine Development (CVD) and Baylor College of Medicine (BCM),

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"The recombinant yeast strains enable production of the RBD protein which can be further utilized by vaccine researchers globally to develop & manufacture effective and low-cost vaccines.
By providing access to the yeast strains via non-exclusive licensing, we continue our mission to support global vaccine accessibility and availability."
Biological E subsequently developed large scale manufacturing technology for production of the RBD protein complying with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) as well as testing & characterization suitable for use as vaccine antigen.
The RBD protein was then used as an antigen and formulated with optimized adjuvants (Alum and CpG1018) to develop a COVID-19 candidate vaccine.

Capstreet-backed APG Names Longtime Industrial Manufacturing Executive Todd Farnsworth as CRO

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Monday, January 22, 2024

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HOUSTON, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- American Packing & Gasket, LLC ("APG" or the "Company), a distributor and manufacturer of a broad range of industrial products, today announced that Todd Farnsworth has joined as Chief Revenue Officer.

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HOUSTON, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- American Packing & Gasket, LLC ("APG" or the "Company), a distributor and manufacturer of a broad range of industrial products, today announced that Todd Farnsworth has joined as Chief Revenue Officer.
APG is backed by Capstreet, a Houston-based lower middle market private equity firm.
"With his extensive experience in industrial manufacturing and the electrical distribution industry, Todd brings valuable market insights to APG," said Joe Stephens, APG CEO.
Mr. Farnsworth joins APG from the Kodiak Group, where he was Senior Partner.

Capstreet Promotes Kirk Harrell to Chief Talent Officer

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

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HOUSTON, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Capstreet, a Houston-based lower middle market private equity firm, announced today that it has promoted Kirk Harrell from Senior Vice President, Talent to Chief Talent Officer, residing within Capstreet's Operating Executive Group.

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HOUSTON, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Capstreet, a Houston-based lower middle market private equity firm, announced today that it has promoted Kirk Harrell from Senior Vice President, Talent to Chief Talent Officer, residing within Capstreet's Operating Executive Group.
"Kirk's expertise in sourcing talent has been invaluable to our portfolio companies as they bolster their leadership teams and look to grow, and we're pleased to recognize his contributions to the firm," said Rick Pleczko, CEO, Operating Executive Group at Capstreet.
"Kirk continues to draw on his extensive network of candidates within a wide range of industries as he helps Capstreet better support our companies."
"I've enjoyed collaborating with our portfolio companies and investment teams as we seek to identify the right talent to unlock value, and I look forward to the new opportunities that come with my expanded role," said Harrell.

Rackspace Technology Promotes Mark Marino to Chief Financial Officer

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Friday, January 12, 2024

SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rackspace Technology ® (NASDAQ: RXT), a leading end-to-end, hybrid multicloud technology solutions company, today announced the appointment of Mark Marino as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective immediately.

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SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rackspace Technology ® (NASDAQ: RXT), a leading end-to-end, hybrid multicloud technology solutions company, today announced the appointment of Mark Marino as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective immediately.
He will remain with Rackspace Technology in an advisory role through late February to ensure a seamless transition.
“I am delighted to welcome Mark as our CFO,” said Amar Maletira, Chief Executive Officer.
“It is a privilege to move into the role of CFO at this exciting time for Rackspace Technology,” said Marino.

American Urological Association Names New Research Chair

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

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BALTIMORE, Jan. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the American Urological Association (AUA) announced its Board of Directors has approved H. Henry Lai, MD, of Washington University School of Medicine, as the new Chair of the AUA Office of Research.

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BALTIMORE, Jan. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the American Urological Association (AUA) announced its Board of Directors has approved H. Henry Lai, MD, of Washington University School of Medicine, as the new Chair of the AUA Office of Research.
As Research Chair, Dr. Lai will lead the research components of the AUA and Urology Care Foundation missions, focusing on implementing strategic goals.
The main objective is to advance research in urologic diseases by engaging with the AUA Research Council and collaborating closely with the AUA Director of Research.
Specifically, the Chair partners with the AUA Office of Research and urologic research stakeholders to ensure the future of urology surgeon-scientists, enhance strategic programming in research funding and education, and support AUA research advocacy in public and private sectors.

ONDA Elevates Family Lawyer Jacob Jeffries to Partner

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

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Dallas-based Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson, LLP (ONDA) has promoted family lawyer Jacob Jeffries to partner, a transition that bolsters the firm’s Frisco office, effective January 2024.

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Dallas-based Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson, LLP (ONDA) has promoted family lawyer Jacob Jeffries to partner, a transition that bolsters the firm’s Frisco office, effective January 2024.
“Jacob is a true leader within the firm and has demonstrated a strong commitment to his clients and his practice,” said managing partner Scott Downing .
“He has a very technical mind, and our entire team has benefitted from his expertise since he joined the firm.
In nearly 10 years practicing law, Mr. Jeffries has focused on matters that are rarely litigated or that invoke obscure issues from the Texas Family Code.