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Excelerate Energy Announces Chief Operating Officer Succession Plan

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022
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Excelerate Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EE) (Excelerate or Company) announced today that Calvin (Cal) Bancroft will resign from his position as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer on December 31, 2022.

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  • Excelerate Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EE) (Excelerate or Company) announced today that Calvin (Cal) Bancroft will resign from his position as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer on December 31, 2022.
  • Consistent with the Companys succession plan, David Liner, who currently serves as Vice President of Operations, will succeed Mr. Bancroft in the role of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer as of January 1, 2023.
  • Prior to joining Excelerate, he held a variety of roles with SeaRiver Maritime and ExxonMobil Development Company and served as the Chief Officer of Commercial & Planning at Qatar Gas Transport Company (Nakilat).
  • Excelerate Energy, Inc. is a U.S.-based LNG company located in The Woodlands, Texas.

Vaxart Appoints W. Mark Watson to its Board of Directors

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Monday, August 8, 2022
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SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Aug. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vaxart, Inc. (NASDAQ: VXRT) today announced that W. Mark Watson was appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective August 4, 2022.

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  • SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Aug. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vaxart, Inc.(NASDAQ: VXRT) today announced that W. Mark Watson was appointed to the Companys Board of Directors, effective August 4, 2022.
  • The Company also announced that after years of service and dedication, Karen Wilson stepped down from the Board of Directors, effective August 4, 2022.
  • "We would like to express our appreciation to Karen for her significant contributions to Vaxart during her service on the Board of Directors and committees," said Vaxart Board Chairman Todd C. Davis.
  • Mr. Watson also serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chairman of the Audit Committee of Inhibitor Therapeutics, Inc.

USCB Financial Holdings, Inc. Elects Ramon A. Rodriguez, CPA to its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022
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Previously, he was CEO of Madsen Sapp Mena Rodriguez & Co. from 1971 until he retired from public accounting in 2009.

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  • Previously, he was CEO of Madsen Sapp Mena Rodriguez & Co. from 1971 until he retired from public accounting in 2009.
  • Mr. Rodriguez was a founder and board member of DME Corporation, a manufacturing company in the defense and aerospace sector, from 1975 to 2009.
  • USCB Financial Holdings, Inc., is a bank holding company that operates primarily through its wholly owned subsidiary, U.S. Century Bank.
  • For more information or to find a U.S. Century Bank banking center near you, please call (305) 715-5200 or visit www.uscentury.com .

Greenberg Traurig's Seth Entin Speaks About International Tax Issues Impacting Businesses

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Thursday, January 27, 2022
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MIAMI, Jan. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Miami Tax Shareholder Seth J. Entin of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A ., spoke at two recent professional events about significant changes and developments in the international tax arena that are impacting businesses in the U.S. and globally.

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  • MIAMI, Jan. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Miami Tax Shareholder Seth J. Entin of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A ., spoke at two recent professional events about significant changes and developments in the international tax arena that are impacting businesses in the U.S. and globally.
  • He discussed the tax issues and planning considerations that arise when a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) combines with a target company.
  • Entin addressed various tax scenarios that can arise when U.S. and foreign SPACs merge with local or foreign target companies.
  • With more than 23 years of experience, Entin focuses his practice on the international taxation of high-net-worth individuals and families, international corporate taxation, Internal Revenue Service (IRS) international tax audits, and IRS voluntary disclosures.

Proseer Announces Patrick Osborn as Head of Tax

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Thursday, December 16, 2021
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Proseer, a tech-enabled accounting company for startups and entrepreneurs, is excited to announce it has named Patrick Osborn as Head of Tax.

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  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Proseer, a tech-enabled accounting company for startups and entrepreneurs, is excited to announce it has named Patrick Osborn as Head of Tax.
  • As Head of Tax, Patrick will oversee Proseer's Tax division.
  • Patrick brings over 15 years of extensive tax experience supporting both small and large companies to optimize their tax structure and ensure compliance.
  • With Patrick joining the team, Proseer strengthens its offering providing a complete finance, accounting, and tax solution for its clients.

Thomas Financial Names Joel Stephens President of the Life Insurance Division

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021
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TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Thomas Financial , one of the nation's leading providers of insurance solutions and wealth management to affluent individuals and high-growth companies, is announcing the appointment of Joel Stephens as President of the Life Insurance division.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Thomas Financial , one of the nation's leading providers of insurance solutions and wealth management to affluent individuals and high-growth companies, is announcing the appointment of Joel Stephens as President of the Life Insurance division.
  • Joel joined Thomas Financial in 1994 as a Case Design Analyst, and in 1997 he was appointed an Advisor.
  • "I am excited to lead Thomas Financial and the division into the future," said Joel Stephens, Principal and President of the Life Insurance division.
  • "Joel has been an integral part of the Thomas Financial team for almost 30 years," said Lauren Thomas Compton, CEO & President of Thomas Financial.

Seth Siegel named CEO-elect of Grant Thornton

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021
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The Grant Thornton LLP Partnership Board has named Seth Siegel, 49, as the firms CEO-elect.

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  • The Grant Thornton LLP Partnership Board has named Seth Siegel, 49, as the firms CEO-elect.
  • The firms Partnership Board appointed Siegel, a longtime leader at Grant Thornton, following a comprehensive succession planning and search process.
  • Founded in Chicago in 1924, Grant Thornton LLP (Grant Thornton) is the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd, one of the worlds leading organizations of independent audit, tax and advisory firms.
  • Grant Thornton refers to Grant Thornton LLP, the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd (GTIL).

Lead Marvels Expands Presence in Accounting Industry With Its Digital Content Hub Solution

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Thursday, March 11, 2021
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NEW YORK, March 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Lead Marvels, a content-syndication and lead generation solutions provider, is continuing its roll-out into the accounting industry with its Digital Content Hub solution, adding fivemore CPA associations over the last few months.

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  • NEW YORK, March 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Lead Marvels, a content-syndication and lead generation solutions provider, is continuing its roll-out into the accounting industry with its Digital Content Hub solution, adding fivemore CPA associations over the last few months.
  • Most recently, Lead Marvels has launched its Digital Content Hub Solution with the Arkansas Society of CPAs,Florida Institute of CPAs,South Carolina Associationof CPAs,Virginia Society of CPAs andWashington Society of CPAs.
  • "Our online Knowledge Hub has been a great addition to our content strategy in these areas, and we're excited to partner with Lead Marvels to make it happen."
  • To learn more about how Lead Marvels can power your lead generation and content syndication programs for your organization or association, please go to: www.leadmarvels.com .

CalCPA Awards Top Women In Accounting For 2020

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Monday, April 27, 2020
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BURLINGAME, Calif., April 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The California Society of CPAs (CalCPA) 2020 Women to WatchAwards honored six top women leaders in the accounting and finance profession today during CalCPA's Women's Leadership Forum live webcast.

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  • BURLINGAME, Calif., April 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The California Society of CPAs (CalCPA) 2020 Women to WatchAwards honored six top women leaders in the accounting and finance profession today during CalCPA's Women's Leadership Forum live webcast.
  • The annual "Women to Watch Awards" recognize female CPAs and finance professionals across the state's diverse business community for their leadership, public service, advocacy, mentoring of other CPAs and overall contributions to the accounting and finance profession.
  • CalCPA traces its heritage to 1903 when the California State Society of Certified Public Accountants was organized.
  • CalCPA serves more than 43,000 members in public practice, private industry, academia and government, and has 14 chapters across California.

Cameron A. Caprio Joins Bernstein's Miami Office as Financial Advisor

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Monday, May 14, 2018
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MIAMI, May 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Bernstein Private Wealth Management today announced Cameron A. Caprio, CPA, CFP has joined as Vice President and Financial Advisor in the Miami office.

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  • MIAMI, May 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Bernstein Private Wealth Management today announced Cameron A. Caprio, CPA, CFP has joined as Vice President and Financial Advisor in the Miami office.
  • Founded more than 50 years ago, Bernstein is a leading investment advisor to high-net-worth families and institutions, trusts, estates, foundations, endowments and pension plans.
  • Prior, he was a Senior Tax Associate at MBAF LLC and before that, a Tax Associate at Andersen Tax LLC.
  • He is a member of The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA), The Florida Institute of CPAs (FICPA), The Greater Miami Tax Institute (GMTI), and the Estate Planning Council of Greater Miami (EPC).