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Ford Honors AAM at 22nd Annual World Excellence Awards

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Thursday, November 12, 2020

DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- American Axle & Manufacturing was recognized as a top-performing global supplier at the 22nd annual Ford World Excellence Awards.

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  • DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- American Axle & Manufacturing was recognized as a top-performing global supplier at the 22nd annual Ford World Excellence Awards.
  • AAM was announced as a Silver winner during Ford Motor Company's virtual event.
  • "This award is the ultimate recognition of that work and we thank Ford for their support of AAM."
  • "Ford's annual World Excellence Awards recognize our top-performing suppliers for their contributions to our success," said Hau Thai-Tang, chief product platform and operations officer.

Ford Proud to Honor Program Will Donate $3.5 Million to Military Charities This Holiday Season

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Monday, November 9, 2020

This holiday season, Ford dealers and Ford Motor Company are stepping up their support for U.S. military heroes by donating $3.5 million to military charities.

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  • This holiday season, Ford dealers and Ford Motor Company are stepping up their support for U.S. military heroes by donating $3.5 million to military charities.
  • For every person who shares a post on social media reflecting their pride in a member of the U.S. military, using #proudtohonor, Ford will donate $100 to be split evenly between the seven Ford Proud to Honor military charities, up to $3.5 million through Dec. 31, 2020.
  • We are humbled by the sacrifices made by our military service members and their families, said Mark LaNeve, Ford vice president, U.S. marketing, sales and service.
  • In her honor, Ford will donate $10,000 worth of toys for Blue Star Families upcoming charity drive benefiting the children of military families.

Linda Apsey, President and CEO, ITC Holdings Corp. and Carla Walker-Miller, Founder and CEO, Walker-Miller Energy Services, join The Henry Ford Board of Trustees

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Wednesday, September 30, 2020

"We are very pleased to welcome Linda and Carla to our Board of Trustees," said Patricia Mooradian, president and CEO, The Henry Ford.

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  • "We are very pleased to welcome Linda and Carla to our Board of Trustees," said Patricia Mooradian, president and CEO, The Henry Ford.
  • "Their wealth of knowledge and experience are invaluable to us as we continue to take The Henry Ford forward during this challenging time in our nation's history."
  • In her current role as President and CEO of ITC Holdings Corp. Linda Aspey is responsible for the strategic vision and overall business operations of ITC and its subsidiaries.
  • Its unique venues include Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Greenfield Village, Ford Rouge Factory Tour, Benson Ford Research Center and Henry Ford Academy, a public charter high school.

Global Brand Leader to Head Henry Ford Health System's Brand Strategy and Customer Experience Transformation

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Friday, August 14, 2020

DETROIT, Aug. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Following an extensive national search, Henry Ford Health System has selected global brand builder Heather Geisler as its next senior vice president and chief marketing, communications and experience officer.

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  • DETROIT, Aug. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Following an extensive national search, Henry Ford Health System has selected global brand builder Heather Geisler as its next senior vice president and chief marketing, communications and experience officer.
  • "There has never been a more critical time for organizations like Henry Ford to build stronger connections to our patients and members," said Wright Lassiter III, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health System.
  • Her unique experience and passion for customer engagement will position us well to make an even greater impact on the communities we serve through a unified mission, unparalleled customer experience, and the innovative care for which Henry Ford has always been known."
  • Geisler comes to Henry Ford from Hyatt Hotels Corporation, where she served as Senior Vice President of Global Brands.

Flexpoint Ford Announces Three Vice President Appointments

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Monday, August 10, 2020

"As Flexpoint continues to grow, we remain focused on attracting and retaining experienced talent to help further strengthen our investment capabilities," said Don Edwards, CEO and Founder of Flexpoint Ford.

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  • "As Flexpoint continues to grow, we remain focused on attracting and retaining experienced talent to help further strengthen our investment capabilities," said Don Edwards, CEO and Founder of Flexpoint Ford.
  • In his role as Vice President, Blake Heyde will continue to focus on investment opportunities and portfolio companies in the healthcare sector.
  • Phil Purcell will continue to concentrate on private equity investments as a Vice President on Flexpoint Ford's financial services team.
  • Mike Manno joins Flexpoint Ford as a Vice President in the Chicago office.

Auros IQ Helping Ford Motor Company Reopen Plants and Facilities

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Tuesday, June 30, 2020

With requirements and policies changing frequently, managing documents requires significant effort to communicate content changes, as well as produce management reports.

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  • With requirements and policies changing frequently, managing documents requires significant effort to communicate content changes, as well as produce management reports.
  • At Ford Motor Company, Auros IQ was quickly identified as the platform to capture, distribute and report compliance to policies early in their Return to Work initiative .
  • Using Auros IQ, Ford Motor Company can distribute changes in policies, ensuring employees always have up to date information, while streamlining the production of management reports.
  • "With the importance of workforce health and safety in mind, we're pleased to be able to support Ford's Return to Work efforts, helping ensure their employees and facilities remain safe."

Morphpackers’ Cementable MorphAnchor Shows out in Eagle Ford

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Thursday, March 19, 2020

Morphpackers highly innovative hydraulic production anchor the Cementable MorphAnchor (CMA) has reached 25 installations.

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  • Morphpackers highly innovative hydraulic production anchor the Cementable MorphAnchor (CMA) has reached 25 installations.
  • Operators in the Eagle Ford are refracturing existing wells with the CMA.
  • The white paper SPE-199701-MS Operational Challenges and Reward of Liner Refracs in the Eagle Ford (Bennett, J, etc.
  • al) documented some of the improvements of using the Cementable MorphAnchor, including:
    + Recovery of work-string while waiting on cement, improving work-over rig efficiency
    This case study details more about the effectiveness of the Cementable MorphAnchor.

Preston Automotive Group Announces David Wilson Jr. As President

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Monday, January 20, 2020

HURLOCK, Md., Jan. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --We are pleased to announce that David Wilson Jr. is promoted to President of the Preston Automotive Group.

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  • HURLOCK, Md., Jan. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --We are pleased to announce that David Wilson Jr. is promoted to President of the Preston Automotive Group.
  • During his time at Northwood, he continued his career at Preston Automotive as a Sales Manager at Preston Ford and worked his way to General Manager of Preston Hyundai.
  • "It's an honor to serve our communities and the associates of the Preston Automotive Group.
  • The story of Preston Automotive Group began with Preston Ford in 1975 and Dave Wilson joined as a salesperson in 1977 and transitioned to ownership at the age of 22.

Moving Company Drivers Settle FLSA Claims for $2.65 Million, According to Feldman & Feldman, P.C. and Fogler, Brar, Ford, O'Neil & Gray, LLP

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Friday, August 23, 2019

The truck-driver plaintiffs are represented by co-lead counsel Robert H. Ford, of Fogler, Brar, Ford, O'Neil & Gray, LLP, in Houston, and Benjamin W. Allen, of Feldman & Feldman, P.C., in Houston.

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  • The truck-driver plaintiffs are represented by co-lead counsel Robert H. Ford, of Fogler, Brar, Ford, O'Neil & Gray, LLP, in Houston, and Benjamin W. Allen, of Feldman & Feldman, P.C., in Houston.
  • The drivers' claims included failure to pay wages and overtime, failure to keep records, breach of contract, fraud, and conspiracy.
  • Benjamin W. Allen , of Feldman & Feldman, P.C., said, "This case proves again the importance of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act.
  • CONTACTS: Robert H. Ford, of Fogler, Brar, Ford, O'Neil & Gray, LLP, 713.481.1010 or [email protected] ; and Benjamin W. Allen, of Feldman & Feldman, P.C., 713.986.9471 or [email protected] .

Twenty Teachers Across U.S. Honored during Fifth Annual The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation Teacher Innovator Awards

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Tuesday, August 20, 2019

DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Henry Ford is proud to announce the winners of the fifth annual The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation Teacher Innovator Awards.

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  • DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Henry Ford is proud to announce the winners of the fifth annual The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation Teacher Innovator Awards.
  • In conjunction with the Emmy-winning television show The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation on CBS, the awards recognize the educators from all over the country who are using the classroom to inspire innovation, creativity, problem solving and critical thinking among their students.
  • "It's imperative that all students are given the opportunity to unleash their innovative potential," said Lucie Howell, Chief Learning Officer for The Henry Ford.
  • "These awardees are demonstrating what innovation learning looks like in their classrooms and showing us the impact that it has on their students.