Walker

Paycom Promotes Amy Walker to Lead Sales

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Professional Services, Payments, Data Management, Technology, Other Technology, Human Resources, Software, Walker, Executive, ROI, Paycom, HCM, Sales

Paycom Software, Inc. (NYSE: PAYC) (“Paycom”) , a leading provider of comprehensive, cloud-based human capital management software, announced today that Amy Walker, a nearly 14-year Paycom veteran who has overseen its outside sales team as Executive Vice President of Outside Sales since November 2023, will expand her role to now include emerging markets and client relations.

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  • Paycom Software, Inc. (NYSE: PAYC) (“Paycom”) , a leading provider of comprehensive, cloud-based human capital management software, announced today that Amy Walker, a nearly 14-year Paycom veteran who has overseen its outside sales team as Executive Vice President of Outside Sales since November 2023, will expand her role to now include emerging markets and client relations.
  • “Amy has been a top sales representative, manager and regional vice president,” said Chad Richison, Co-CEO, President and Chairman.
  • She opened and managed several sales offices and regions prior to her role as Executive Vice President of Outside Sales.
  • “I am incredibly thankful to have the opportunity to lead our sales organization and build on our momentum,” said Walker.

AM Best to Participate and Exhibit at RIMS’ 2024 RISKWORLD Conference

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Finance, Consulting, Business, Professional Services, Insurance, RIMS, Conference, Risk management, McGuigan, Reinsurance, Risk, ALL, Artificial intelligence, News, Communication, Data, Gamma globulin, PST, AM Best, Walker, Credit, San Diego Convention Center, Delegate

AM Best will participate and exhibit at RISKWORLD—the RIMS 2024 Annual Conference and Exhibition—with sessions that will focus on reinsurance market conditions, cyber risks, artificial intelligence, stress testing and workers’ compensation.

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  • AM Best will participate and exhibit at RISKWORLD—the RIMS 2024 Annual Conference and Exhibition—with sessions that will focus on reinsurance market conditions, cyber risks, artificial intelligence, stress testing and workers’ compensation.
  • Sridhar Manyem, senior director, AM Best, will also deliver a pair of presentations at the conference.
  • Maura McGuigan, managing director, AM Best, will give a presentation titled, “The Critical Function of Effective Stress Testing,” at 3:30 p.m. (PST) on May 7.
  • AM Best is a global credit rating agency, news publisher and data analytics provider specializing in the insurance industry.

Franklin Covey Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2024 Financial Results

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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Net income for the second quarter was $0.9 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, compared with $1.7 million, or $0.12 per diluted share, in the second quarter of fiscal 2023.

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  • Net income for the second quarter was $0.9 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, compared with $1.7 million, or $0.12 per diluted share, in the second quarter of fiscal 2023.
  • Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of fiscal 2024 was slightly better than expected at $7.4 million compared with $8.2 million in fiscal 2023.
  • Operating Income: As a result of the factors noted above, the Company’s income from operations for the second quarter of fiscal 2024 was $1.4 million, compared with $2.8 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2023.
  • On Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern (3:00 p.m. Mountain) Franklin Covey will host a conference call to review its fiscal 2024 second quarter financial results.

Philly Pretzel Factory Celebrates National Pretzel Day by Giving Away Free Pretzels

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Entrepreneurship, VIP, Transport, Very, Walmart, Walker, Baking

PHILADELPHIA, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Philly Pretzel Factory, the nation's largest Philly-style pretzel brand, is celebrating National Pretzel Day by giving away free pretzels to customers on April 26, 2024. The pretzel franchise plans to give away more than 150,000 pretzels to its pretzel-loving guests for the 17th year in a row on National Pretzel Day.

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  • For the 17th Straight Year, the Pretzel Brand is Celebrating National Pretzel Day with a Free Pretzel for Every Guest on April 26
    PHILADELPHIA, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Philly Pretzel Factory , the nation's largest Philly-style pretzel brand, is celebrating National Pretzel Day by giving away free pretzels to customers on April 26, 2024.
  • The pretzel franchise plans to give away more than 150,000 pretzels to its pretzel-loving guests for the 17th year in a row on National Pretzel Day.
  • Philly Pretzel Factory will be giving away one free pretzel per guest, no purchase necessary, to any customer who visits a participating Philly Pretzel Factory store or Walmart location on April 26 (excluding transportation and entertainment venues).
  • "There is a lot of pride at Philly Pretzel Factory in upholding our legacy on this day for the seventeenth year in a row," remarked Dan DiZio, CEO and Co-Founder of Philly Pretzel Factory.

Empowering Change: AMCP Foundation partners with Moda Health and Novo Nordisk Inc., launching a Health Disparities Research Internship

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Pharmacist, Health, Doctor of Pharmacy, Health equity, Partnership, Diabetes, Howard University, Knowledge, Regression analysis, Research, Moda Health, Walker, Chronic kidney disease, Geography, Hypertension, Collection, Medicine, Assistant director, Nursing

Sinclair brings a wealth of knowledge and a passion for health care research with a keen interest in addressing health disparities.

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  • Sinclair brings a wealth of knowledge and a passion for health care research with a keen interest in addressing health disparities.
  • The collaboration among AMCP Foundation and intern alumni Carly Rodriguez, PharmD, FAMCP VP & Chief Pharmacy Officer, Moda Health, and Courtney Walker, PharmD, RPh, Medical Account Director – Employers West, Novo Nordisk Inc. represents a critical alliance in health disparities research, focusing on unveiling insights into medication adherence disparities.
  • This strategic partnership exemplifies the synergy essential for impactful research, emphasizing a collective commitment to addressing health disparities.
  • In her unique role, Sinclair is at the forefront of research addressing health disparities related to GLP-1s, medications crucial in diabetes treatment.

Camilla Walker Receives Wayfinder Award

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wayfinder Family Services recently honored banking executive Camilla Walker at The Conversation.

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  • LOS ANGELES, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wayfinder Family Services recently honored banking executive Camilla Walker at The Conversation.
  • Over 200 guests gathered at the Jonathan Club in downtown Los Angeles for the luncheon and panel discussion co-presented by Wayfinder Family Services and the Aspen Institute.
  • Walker is a senior vice president and senior relationship manager within the commercial banking division of City National Bank and an alumna of the University of Georgia, where she graduated summa cum laude.
  • Walker shared her passion for Wayfinder, "There are a lot of charities in Los Angeles that you can give your time and donations to, but what sets Wayfinder apart is that it all-encompassing … from child welfare and disabilities to mental health services.

Kellye Walker Joins Deere & Company as Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Worldwide Public Affairs

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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MOLINE, lll., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) announced today that former Eastman Chemical Company executive, Kellye Walker, will join its leadership team as senior vice president, chief legal officer and worldwide public affairs, effective April 29.

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  • MOLINE, lll., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) announced today that former Eastman Chemical Company executive, Kellye Walker, will join its leadership team as senior vice president, chief legal officer and worldwide public affairs, effective April 29.
  • Previously, she was executive vice president and chief legal officer for Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc., a global engineering and defense technology provider and America's largest military shipbuilder.
  • She also served as chief administrative officer at American Water Works Co., senior vice president and general counsel for Diageo North America, and senior vice president, general counsel, and secretary for BJ's Wholesale Club.
  • "Over the course of her career, Kellye has compiled an impressive record of experience and achievement," said John May, chairman & CEO of Deere & Company.

Ford Foundation Appoints George H. Walker to Board of Trustees

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ford Foundation announced today the election of George H. Walker, chairman and chief executive officer of Neuberger Berman, to its Board of Trustees.

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  • NEW YORK, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ford Foundation announced today the election of George H. Walker, chairman and chief executive officer of Neuberger Berman, to its Board of Trustees.
  • Walker additionally served on the Board of Trustees of the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), a nonprofit community development financial institution created with seed funding from the Ford Foundation in 1979.
  • Francisco G. Cigarroa, Ford Foundation Board of Trustees chair, said, "It is an honor to welcome George H. Walker to the Ford Foundation Board of Trustees.
  • Ford Foundation trustees are elected to the full board and serve six-year terms.

AM Best to Sponsor and Join Session on Delegated Underwriting Authority Enterprise Market at Florida Insurance Market Summit

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Insurance, Professional Services, EDT, ALL, Delegate, News, Walker, Data

AM Best will participate in and sponsor the upcoming Florida Insurance Market Summit, which is being jointly hosted by Aon and Colodny Fass from March 13-15, 2024, in Orlando, FL.

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  • AM Best will participate in and sponsor the upcoming Florida Insurance Market Summit, which is being jointly hosted by Aon and Colodny Fass from March 13-15, 2024, in Orlando, FL.
  • AM Best Associate Director, Industry Relations (DUAE) Dawn Walker will take part in an insightful session delving into the 2024 Delegated Underwriting Authority Enterprise (DUAE) market outlook.
  • AM Best is a gold-level sponsor of the Florida Insurance Market Summit.
  • AM Best is a global credit rating agency, news publisher and data analytics provider specializing in the insurance industry.

‘A life-changing experience’: Nissan Ready electrifies the next generation

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Friday, February 23, 2024
Automotive Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Other Automotive, General Automotive, Automotive, Titan, Engineering, Music, Student, Entrepreneurship, Multimedia, DEI, African-American music, Partnership, Pelvimetry, Walker, Tennessee State University, WTVF, Ready, Western Kentucky University, University, Miss, Electricity, Male, NFL, Black, Travel, Automotive industry

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240223290598/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240223290598/en/
    It’s 8 o’clock on a Monday morning, and the Nissan Training Center in Smyrna, Tennessee, is buzzing.
  • Nissan and INFINITI executives lead the program, conducting interactive presentations, career-building and networking workshops, and tours of Nissan facilities, while building genuine relationships with participating students.
  • “Every detail of this experience was intentional,” said Chandra Vasser , vice president and chief diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) officer, Nissan Americas.
  • “My experience with 100 Black Men and Nissan Ready has been life-changing,” Walker said.