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Tulsa Welding School Launches New Weekend Welding Program at Dallas Metro Campus

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

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IRVING, Texas, March 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tulsa Welding School (TWS) announced today the launch of a new weekend welding program at its Dallas Metro campus.

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IRVING, Texas, March 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tulsa Welding School (TWS) announced today the launch of a new weekend welding program at its Dallas Metro campus.
The 7-month weekend program is designed to prepare students for welding work across industries, including automotive, aerospace and aviation, shipbuilding construction, bridges, bikes and more.
Like the traditional welding program, the weekend curriculum will also include specific courses in structural welding, fluxcore welding and pipe welding techniques.
“We opened the doors to the Tulsa Welding School Dallas Metro Area campus last year with the intention of reducing the skilled trade labor shortage in our state, and nationwide,” said Tamekia Morris, Campus President of TWS Dallas Metro campus.

LRS-Hill Joint Venture Awarded Five-Year IDC to Support USACE Tulsa

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

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WASHINGTON and TULSA, Okla., June 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The LRS-Hill Joint Venture, LLC announced today it was awarded an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IDC) by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Tulsa District to provide the full spectrum of A-E support services for potential projects throughout USACE Tulsa’s area of operations.

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WASHINGTON and TULSA, Okla., June 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The LRS-Hill Joint Venture, LLC announced today it was awarded an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IDC) by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Tulsa District to provide the full spectrum of A-E support services for potential projects throughout USACE Tulsa’s area of operations.
LRS-Hill is joined by team firms Stanley Consultants, Inc., Terracon Consultants, Inc., Poole Fire Protection, OCMI Inc., and Midland Surveying and Mapping.
This team offers to USACE Tulsa the depth and breadth of expertise to support any conceivable assignment under IDC, including multiple, concurrent assignments.
LRS Federal CEO Sean Logan explained, “LRS was founded to serve clients exactly like USACE Tulsa with a diverse mission over a wide geographic area.

StrataTech Education Group Debuts Season Four of Top Welder

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

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PHOENIX, Arizona, May 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- StrataTech Education Group, a leading operator of skilled trade schools and parent company of Tulsa Welding School (TWS) and The Refrigeration School, Inc. (RSI), is excited to announce the return of its popular Top Welder competition series for its fourth season.

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PHOENIX, Arizona, May 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- StrataTech Education Group, a leading operator of skilled trade schools and parent company of Tulsa Welding School (TWS) and The Refrigeration School, Inc. (RSI), is excited to announce the return of its popular Top Welder competition series for its fourth season.
In each round, contestants will be tasked with welding a different object and judged on their creativity, technical skill and overall presentation.
At the end of the season, one lucky contestant will receive the grand prize of a welding machine from Miller Electric Mfg.
To learn more about Top Welder and to watch the new season four episodes, visit www.tws.edu/top-welder , www.youtube.com/@TulsaWeldingSchool or www.youtube.com/@Refrigerationschool .

Majority of Retirees and Pre-Retirees Lack Sufficient Savings to Retire by Age 65, According to New Research from The Stanford Center on Longevity and FAR

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Monday, October 3, 2022

Reality in Retirement Planning, a new study from the Stanford Center on Longevity (SCL) that examines the challenges and concerns facing retirees and pre-retirees as they plan for retirement.

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Reality in Retirement Planning, a new study from the Stanford Center on Longevity (SCL) that examines the challenges and concerns facing retirees and pre-retirees as they plan for retirement.
The study findings show that the majority of retirees and pre-retirees are not financially prepared for retirement and lack sufficient savings to fully retire at age 65.
The findings also indicate there is room to improve the resources retirees and pre-retirees use to help make retirement planning decisions.
Download the full report here: disconnectedretirement.stanford.edu
The Stanford Center on Longevity conducted this study with support from Finance of America Reverse.

On Patrol: Live (w/t) Premieres Friday, July 22 on REELZ

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- REELZ today announced new series On Patrol: Live premieres on Friday, July 22 at 9pm ET/ PT, reuniting the on-camera team of host and executive producer Dan Abrams and retired Tulsa Police Department Sgt. Sean "Sticks" Larkin, alongside Deputy Sheriff Curtis Wilson. Together, they will provide minute-by-minute live analysis as the series documents for viewers in real time the everyday work of police officers on patrol from diverse departments across America.

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On Patrol: Live will also engage the community by inviting them into the series.
"Preparations to launch On Patrol: Live are well underway and we are thrilled to be airing just one month from now," said Stan E. Hubbard, CEO of REELZ.
Hosting and executive producing On Patrol: Live is Dan Abrams, CEO and Founder of Abrams Media, host of Dan Abrams Live on NewsNation, Chief Legal Analyst for ABC News and former host of Live PD.
Other non-linear versions of REELZ library programs that do not include On Patrol: Live as it airs are available in more than 30 million additional homes.

From the Producers of Live PD, "On Patrol: Live" (w/t) Heads to Television This Summer on REELZ

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- REELZ announced today that new series ON PATROL: LIVE (w/t), from the producers of "Live PD," is set to premiere this summer, live, Friday and Saturday nights from 9 pm to 12 am ET on REELZ. Following live news-gathering protocols, the series' cameras will document for viewers in real time the everyday work of police officers on patrol from diverse departments across America.

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I'm thrilled our team is finally back together and excited that REELZ has committed to making this show front and center on their network."
Police departments and Sheriff's offices featured on ON PATROL: LIVE will be announced in the coming weeks.
He was originally featured on Live PD when it followed the Tulsa Police Department, and later became an analyst.
REELZ is an independent television network focused on celebrity culture with poignant stories about Hollywood in revealing documentaries and character profiles.

Groundbreaking New Study Demonstrates Reverse Mortgages Can Reduce Risk and Increase Wealth for Retirees

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Including a reverse mortgage through a Coordinated Withdrawal Strategy solves for this by lowering retirees risk of running out of money and substantially increasing their gains over time.

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Including a reverse mortgage through a Coordinated Withdrawal Strategy solves for this by lowering retirees risk of running out of money and substantially increasing their gains over time.
Short-term market volatility poses a risk for retirees, with the losses of a down-market year impacting portfolio growth and, consequently, retirees available income and quality of life.
Additionally, because the proceeds of a reverse mortgage are not taxable, it is likely the most cost-effective alternative income source for most retirees.
*Finance of America Reverse (FAR) maintains a strategic partnership with the Financial Planning Association and provided funding for this study.

Finance of America Reverse Has New Look, Brand Assets to Reflect Its Modern Identity & Impactful Relationships with Customers

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Thursday, November 11, 2021

The next generation preparing for retirement needs a modern brand with modern solutions that meet their needs.

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The next generation preparing for retirement needs a modern brand with modern solutions that meet their needs.
These videos and other assets will also live on social media as FAR rolls out the refresh across its channels.
The HomeSafe and EquityAvail reverse mortgages are proprietary products of Finance of America Reverse LLC and are not affiliated with the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) program.
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Keller Williams Announces Executive Appointments

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Wednesday, August 25, 2021

1 real estate brand for training and as the home of top real estate teams, said Marc King, president, Keller Williams.

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1 real estate brand for training and as the home of top real estate teams, said Marc King, president, Keller Williams.
Gibson has been appointed director of expansion for the recently announced Keller Williams Expansion Network .
Austin, Texas-based Keller Williams, the worlds largest real estate technology franchise by agent count, has more than 1,080 offices and 195,000 associates.
In 2020, Keller Williams initially began the formation of kwx, composed of Keller Williams, Keller Williams Worldwide, Keller Offers, Keller Manage, and Keller Home Financial Services, consisting of Keller Mortgage and Keller Covered.

BOK Financial names Stacy Kymes president and CEO

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021

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TULSA, Okla., Aug. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BOK Financial Corporation has named Stacy Kymes president and CEO effective April 1, 2022, upon the retirement of Steven G. Bradshaw.

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TULSA, Okla., Aug. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BOK Financial Corporation has named Stacy Kymes president and CEO effective April 1, 2022, upon the retirement of Steven G. Bradshaw.
George B. Kaiser, BOK Financial Corporation board chair, noted that Stacy has had deep and varied experience with the companys lines of business and supporting functions during his career.
Stacy has the full support of our cohesive executive team and his breadth of company experience will allow him to be a strong leader for BOK Financial.
BOK Financial Corporation's holdings include BOKF, NA; BOK Financial Securities, Inc., BOK Financial Private Wealth, and BOK Financial Insurance, Inc. BOKF, NA operates TransFund, Cavanal Hill Investment Management and BOK Financial Asset Management, Inc. BOKF, NA operates banking divisions across eight states as: Bank of Albuquerque, Bank of Oklahoma, Bank of Texas and BOK Financial (in Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas and Missouri); as well as having limited purpose offices Nebraska, Milwaukee and Connecticut.