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FHU Hosts RUSH 2023, Inspiring High Schoolers to Make Wise Decisions

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

HENDERSON, Tenn., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Freed-Hardeman University welcomed around 900 middle school and high school students to campus Sept. 22-24 for RUSH weekend. The FHU admissions team said that these numbers broke their anticipated goal for the event.

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  • HENDERSON, Tenn., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Freed-Hardeman University welcomed around 900 middle school and high school students to campus Sept. 22-24 for RUSH weekend.
  • Joseph Askew, associate vice president of enrollment management, said that he was pleased with the positive reception the event has achieved.
  • Speakers for this year's event included TJ Kirk, Brad Montague, JD Schwartz, Andrew Itson and FHU President David R. Shannon.
  • Many students stated that their RUSH experience has helped to put FHU on their radar for choosing colleges in the near future.

Genesis Bank Opportunistically Adds New Hire to Its 1031 Exchange Division

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Genesis Bank (“Genesis” or the “Bank”), announced today that Shannon Kinnard has joined Genesis as Vice President, Exchange Officer, and is responsible for further expanding the Bank’s 1031 Exchange Division, client base, and growth initiatives.

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  • Genesis Bank (“Genesis” or the “Bank”), announced today that Shannon Kinnard has joined Genesis as Vice President, Exchange Officer, and is responsible for further expanding the Bank’s 1031 Exchange Division, client base, and growth initiatives.
  • In just over one year since the initial launch of our 1031 Exchange Division, the Bank has executed 40 transactions totaling over $375 million.
  • Stephen H. Gordon, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Genesis Bank, stated, “We are thrilled that Shannon has joined Genesis Bank and Genesis Bank Exchange as our 1031 Exchange division continues facilitating transactions on behalf of its clients.
  • Having previously worked with Shannon at Opus Bank following our acquisition of Commerce Escrow and RPM Investments in 2015, we are honored to have the opportunity to work with her again here through the Bank’s Genesis Bank Exchange division.

"Adventure Travel World Summit" in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Opens Up New Type of Tourism for Japan

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

As the host city for the four-day summit, Sapporo, the capital of the island prefecture, served as an adventure base where participants could enjoy the Japanese city life buzzing with food, nightlife and culture just a stone's throw from a world of nature. William Tang, a Canadian travel blogger, sums up his experience in the city: "Sapporo is unlike any other city in Japan and is filled with surprises for all levels of adventure -- you can't help but think you've seen a side of the country that people haven't seen."

Key Points: 
  • SAPPORO, Japan, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Adventure Travel World Summit took place in Sapporo, Hokkaido, on September 11-14, marking the first time for the internationally renowned conference to happen in Asia.
  • Travel experts took part in adventures to explore the history, culture and nature of Hokkaido and Japan as a whole.
  • This is a great ignition point where Sapporo and Hokkaido are in the spotlight of the adventure travel professional community worldwide."
  • Click here for the rest of the host city's discussion with Shannon about adventure travel in Hokkaido.

"Adventure Travel World Summit" in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Opens Up New Type of Tourism for Japan

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, October 18, 2023

As the host city for the four-day summit, Sapporo, the capital of the island prefecture, served as an adventure base where participants could enjoy the Japanese city life buzzing with food, nightlife and culture just a stone's throw from a world of nature. William Tang, a Canadian travel blogger, sums up his experience in the city: "Sapporo is unlike any other city in Japan and is filled with surprises for all levels of adventure -- you can't help but think you've seen a side of the country that people haven't seen."

Key Points: 
  • SAPPORO, Japan, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Adventure Travel World Summit took place in Sapporo, Hokkaido, on September 11-14, marking the first time for the internationally renowned conference to happen in Asia.
  • Travel experts took part in adventures to explore the history, culture and nature of Hokkaido and Japan as a whole.
  • This is a great ignition point where Sapporo and Hokkaido are in the spotlight of the adventure travel professional community worldwide."
  • Click here for the rest of the host city's discussion with Shannon about adventure travel in Hokkaido.

Syneos Health Appoints Colin Shannon as Chief Executive Officer

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

MORRISVILLE, N.C., Oct. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Syneos Health, Inc. (“Syneos Health” or the “Company”), a leading fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization, today announced that Colin Shannon has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

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  • MORRISVILLE, N.C., Oct. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Syneos Health, Inc. (“Syneos Health” or the “Company”), a leading fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization, today announced that Colin Shannon has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
  • Shannon succeeds Michelle Keefe, who will continue her tenure with Syneos Health as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team.
  • During his 14 years at PRA Health Sciences, Shannon served in executive roles, most recently as Chairman and CEO.
  • “It is an honor to be tasked with leading Syneos Health at such an exciting time in its evolution,” said Shannon.

Good Foods Hires Shannon Maher as First Chief Marketing Officer and Expands Consumer Insights Discipline

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

The team recently hired industry veteran Shannon Maher as its first chief marketing officer, as well as Regina Kuzmanich as its first consumer insights director.

Key Points: 
  • The team recently hired industry veteran Shannon Maher as its first chief marketing officer, as well as Regina Kuzmanich as its first consumer insights director.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230926384327/en/
    Good Foods has hired Shannon Maher as first chief marketing officer.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    As chief marketing officer, Maher will guide the brand’s marketing, research & development and innovation teams, ensuring the consumer is the core focus of Good Foods and its products.
  • “Good Foods has done an incredible job at creating products that not only taste good, but are good for you,” said Maher.

Wilson Daniels Promotes Shannon Coursey to Executive Vice President of National Sales and Marketing

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wilson Daniels is pleased to announce the promotion of Shannon Coursey to the role of Executive Vice President of National Sales and Marketing, effective October 1st.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wilson Daniels is pleased to announce the promotion of Shannon Coursey to the role of Executive Vice President of National Sales and Marketing, effective October 1st.
  • "From her first days in late September 2015 as VP of the Northeast to her latest role as SVP of National Sales, Shannon has been at the forefront of our company's ascent," said Rocco Lombardo, President of Wilson Daniels.
  • In 2015, Coursey brought her talent for developing fruitful relationships and driving sales to Wilson Daniels.
  • In 2019, Coursey became Senior Vice President of National Sales, overseeing sales and distributor relationships at a national level, while also playing an integral role in the strategic growth of the Wilson Daniels portfolio.

Psychemedics Corporation Appoints Shannon Shoemaker as Chief Revenue Officer

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

ACTON, Mass., Sept. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Psychemedics Corporation, the world’s largest provider of hair testing for drugs of abuse, is pleased to announce the appointment of Shannon Shoemaker as its new Chief Revenue Officer.

Key Points: 
  • ACTON, Mass., Sept. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Psychemedics Corporation, the world’s largest provider of hair testing for drugs of abuse, is pleased to announce the appointment of Shannon Shoemaker as its new Chief Revenue Officer.
  • With an exceptional track record of leadership and a strong background in revenue growth and optimization, Shoemaker brings a wealth of experience to her new position.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Shannon Shoemaker to Psychemedics as our new Chief Revenue Officer," said Brian Hullinger, CEO of Psychemedics Corporation.
  • Shannon Shoemaker brings a wealth of experience to her role as the new Chief Revenue Officer at Psychemedics Corporation.

Tombigbee Fiber Revolutionizes the Friday Night Football Experience, Enabling 9 School Football Fields With Cutting-Edge Calix SmartTown Technology

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) today announced that Tombigbee Fiber, LLC (Tombigbee) continues to transform life in northern Mississippi by deploying SmartTown ™ community-wide Wi-Fi on the Calix broadband platform.

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  • Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) today announced that Tombigbee Fiber, LLC (Tombigbee) continues to transform life in northern Mississippi by deploying SmartTown ™ community-wide Wi-Fi on the Calix broadband platform.
  • With Friday night football games being the cultural heartbeat of small towns, Tombigbee kicked off the deployment of SmartTown to connect nine high school football fields ahead of football season.
  • To help align every business function to the deployment and management of SmartTown, Tombigbee works with Calix Customer Success Services .
  • Attend Calix ConneXions 2023 to hear more from Scott Hendrix on how he is leveraging SmartTown on the Calix broadband platform to transform northern Mississippi.

Renovations to FHU's Josh Riley Soccer Complex Honor Walker, Patterson, Craft and Kersey Families

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

HENDERSON, Tenn., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --  At the beginning of a new athletic season, returning Freed-Hardeman University soccer players and fans have been welcomed back to the Josh Riley Soccer Complex to find even more improved facilities, made possible by several families of generous supporters.

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  • A ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Josh Riley Soccer Complex, on the campus of Freed-Hardeman University, recognized the naming and dedication of Walker-Patterson field, Craft practice field and Kersey Lane.
  • These latest facility improvements will also continue to honor the legacy of former FHU soccer player Josh Riley, for whom the entire complex is named.
  • "We want to thank and honor these families, as well as the loved ones they thoughtfully represent."
  • Gifts given by the donor families have been used to make numerous practical and aesthetic improvements to the Josh Riley Soccer Complex.