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eBay Inc. Announces New Member to Board of Directors

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- eBay Inc. (Nasdaq: EBAY), a global commerce leader that connects millions of buyers and sellers around the world, today announced the appointment of Zane Rowe to its Board of Directors, effective February 16, 2024. Zane has also been appointed to eBay's Audit Committee.

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  • "We are excited to welcome Zane to our Board of Directors," said Paul Pressler, Chairman of the Board, eBay Inc. "Zane will bring extensive experience in business strategy, corporate finance and technology development having worked with some of today's leading global technology organizations.
  • His expertise will help eBay further its strategy and aid in its focus on delivering long-term shareholder value."
  • "I am pleased to join eBay's Board of Directors," said Zane Rowe.
  • Following these changes, eBay Inc.'s Board of Directors will be composed of ten directors, nine of whom are independent.

ONEOK Announces Board of Directors Changes

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Monday, September 25, 2023

TULSA, Okla., Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of ONEOK, Inc. (NYSE: OKE) elected Lori A. Gobillot and Wayne T. Smith as directors to the board, effective September 25, 2023.

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  • TULSA, Okla., Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of ONEOK, Inc. (NYSE: OKE) elected Lori A. Gobillot and Wayne T. Smith as directors to the board, effective September 25, 2023.
  • Gobillot, 62, will join the ONEOK board from the Magellan Midstream Partners board of directors where she has served as an independent director since 2016.
  • Gobillot currently serves on the board of directors of Republic Airways Holdings, Inc., since 2017, where she is chair of the compensation committee.
  • "ONEOK's Board is pleased to welcome both Lori and Wayne," said Julie H. Edwards, ONEOK board chair.

National Award Winning Artist Jeff Bohlander Exhibits New Paintings at Wren's Nest, Presented by Black Cat Studios Frederick

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

MIDDLETOWN, Md., Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In this solo exhibition at Wren's Nest, 104 W. Main Street in Middletown, The Show is on display September 15th to the 30th and an Artists Reception will be held at the gallery Saturday, September 23th from 12:30-4pm.

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  • Jeff Bohlander's exhibition, "Still Here," delves into the intricate interplay of mixed media, collage, painting, and assemblage.
  • Through this diverse artistic repertoire, Bohlander explores profound themes that resonate with our shared human experience.
  • Bohlander's work captures a sense of place and space, inviting viewers to contemplate their own relationship with the world around them.
  • He was awarded 3rd place in the 2019 4th Biennial Maryland Juried Art Exhibition at University of Maryland Global Campus.

California Pizza Kitchen Announces Appointment of Three New Board Members

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023

California Pizza Kitchen (CPK), the creator of the California-style pizza, today announced the appointment of three new board members - Charles Yamarone, Chief Corporate Governance Officer of Houlihan Lokey Inc.; JR Young, Head of Active Management and Portfolio Manager for Jefferies Finance LLC; and John C. Tolbert, Senior Vice President of BRE Hotels & Resorts.

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  • California Pizza Kitchen (CPK), the creator of the California-style pizza, today announced the appointment of three new board members - Charles Yamarone, Chief Corporate Governance Officer of Houlihan Lokey Inc.; JR Young, Head of Active Management and Portfolio Manager for Jefferies Finance LLC; and John C. Tolbert, Senior Vice President of BRE Hotels & Resorts.
  • They join existing board members Jeff Warne, CEO of California Pizza Kitchen; Daniel Kokini, Managing Director at FTI Consulting; and Ashley Sheetz, Chief Operating Officer of At Home Group Inc.
    “CPK is delighted to announce that Charles Yamarone, JR Young and John C. Tolbert will be joining our board of directors,” said Jeff Warne, CEO, California Pizza Kitchen.
  • “As highly respected business leaders, they each bring valuable experience to further enhance and balance the diverse skills on the Board and advance our growth plans.
  • In addition to CPK, Young currently sits on the board for TOMS Shoes and Forma Brands.

JetBlue Appoints Michael Erbeck Vice President, Safety

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU), New York’s Hometown Airline®, today announced the appointment of Michael Erbeck as the carrier’s new vice president, safety.

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  • JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU), New York’s Hometown Airline®, today announced the appointment of Michael Erbeck as the carrier’s new vice president, safety.
  • As vice president, Erbeck will lead JetBlue’s safety office, with oversight of the safe operations of the airline’s 1,000+ daily flights across a growing network spanning the Americas, U.K., and Europe.
  • Additionally, Erbeck will oversee all safety-related programs including occupational health, safety awareness, and safety and environmental compliance programs, to promote a robust safety culture.
  • “Mike’s broad experience in aviation plus his passion for promoting safety and continuously improving safety performance and safety culture make him a great fit to lead our safety office,” said Christie.

Sabre appoints Ann J. Bruder as its Chief Legal Officer

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Monday, May 1, 2023

SOUTHLAKE, Texas, May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading software and technology provider to the global travel industry, today announced that Ann J. Bruder has joined the company as its Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, effective today.

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  • SOUTHLAKE, Texas, May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading software and technology provider to the global travel industry, today announced that Ann J. Bruder has joined the company as its Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, effective today.
  • Bruder, a seasoned legal executive and travel industry veteran, will be responsible for all aspects of legal and compliance, including corporate governance, business transactions, commercial matters, litigation, and government affairs.
  • Ann is an excellent attorney, business partner and leader who brings extensive experience in both the travel and technology industries," said Kurt Ekert, the company's president and chief executive officer.
  • Bruder joins Sabre from Avantax, formerly Blucora, where she served as Chief Legal, Development & Administrative Officer for three years.

Sun Country Airlines Announces Jennifer Vogel as New Chair of Board of Directors

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS, March 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sun Country Airlines ( NASDAQ: SNCY ) has appointed Jennifer L. Vogel as chair of the board of directors, effective March 7, 2023.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, March 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sun Country Airlines ( NASDAQ: SNCY ) has appointed Jennifer L. Vogel as chair of the board of directors, effective March 7, 2023.
  • Vogel, former senior vice president, general counsel, secretary and chief compliance officer of Continental Airlines, Inc., joined the board in October 2022.
  • At Continental, she played key roles in helping the airline achieve substantial global expansion, including the merger of Continental Airlines with United Airlines.
  • Vogel replaces David Siegel, who is stepping down from the Sun Country board due to a business conflict unrelated to the airline.

Norse Atlantic Airways appoints Charles Duncan as President

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Thursday, February 9, 2023

Norse Atlantic Airways is pleased to announce that Charles Duncan has been appointed President of the company.

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  • Norse Atlantic Airways is pleased to announce that Charles Duncan has been appointed President of the company.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230209005175/en/
    Charles Duncan appointed President of Norse Atlantic Airways (Photo: Business Wire)
    This newly created role will focus on core areas of the business including Commercial, Operations, Network and People.
  • “I am very pleased to welcome Charles Duncan to Norse Atlantic Airways.
  • The journey to reach the full potential of Norse Atlantic’s business model is well under way and I look forward to being part of this dynamic and agile company,” said Charles Duncan, President Norse Atlantic Airways.

Sun Country Airlines Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Results

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Thursday, February 2, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sun Country Airlines Holdings, Inc. (“Sun Country Airlines,” “Sun Country,” the “Company”) (NASDAQ: SNCY) today reported financial results for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2022.

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  • For the fourth quarter of 2022, the Company reported total revenue of $227.2 million, which was 31.6% more than the fourth quarter of 2021.
  • The fourth quarter 2022 total fare of $177 exceeded fourth quarter 2021 by 14% while scheduled load factor increased 7.8 percentage points to 84.4%.
  • In the fourth quarter of 2022, cargo revenue was $24.4 million, a 4.6% increase versus the fourth quarter of 2021.
  • Adjusted CASM(1) in the fourth quarter increased 7.1% versus the fourth quarter 2021 mostly driven by the new pilot agreement that was signed at the end of 2021.

ExxonMobil Elects Larry Kellner and John Harris to Board of Directors

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Friday, December 2, 2022

Exxon Mobil Corporation said today that Lawrence Larry W. Kellner and John D. Harris II have joined its board of directors.

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  • Exxon Mobil Corporation said today that Lawrence Larry W. Kellner and John D. Harris II have joined its board of directors.
  • Kellner is the former chairman and chief executive officer of Continental Airlines and current chairman of the board for the Boeing Company.
  • With the election of Harris and Kellner, the board has added experienced, proven leaders who have led value-creation efforts through industry transitions.
  • The ExxonMobil board has increased to 13 directors, 12 of whom are independent.