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Cornerstone Staffing Solutions Appoints Staffing Industry Veteran Mike Mitchell as New President and Chief Executive Officer

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Monday, February 13, 2023

PLEASANTON, Calif. and ATLANTA, Feb. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mary Anderson, the owner of Cornerstone Staffing Solutions (http://www.cornerstone-staffing.com), has appointed Mike Mitchell as the new President and Chief Executive Officer to lead the next stage of the company's growth. Mitchell is a 40+-year staffing industry veteran involved in commercial, outsourcing and logistics/transportation business lines. He has grown the companies and regions he's been responsible for all the while maintaining a culture of "people matter." Today is his first day.

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  • Mary Anderson, the owner of Cornerstone Staffing Solutions ( http://www.cornerstone-staffing.com ), has appointed Mike Mitchell as the new President and Chief Executive Officer to lead the next stage of the company's growth.
  • Mitchell is a 40+-year staffing industry veteran involved in commercial, outsourcing and logistics/transportation business lines.
  • PLEASANTON, Calif. and ATLANTA, Feb. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mary Anderson, the owner of Cornerstone Staffing Solutions ( http://www.cornerstone-staffing.com ), has appointed Mike Mitchell as the new President and Chief Executive Officer to lead the next stage of the company's growth.
  • Mitchell is a 40+-year staffing industry veteran involved in commercial, outsourcing and logistics/transportation business lines.

Stetson University renews fundraising to allow 4 Ukrainian students to remain another year

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Saturday, January 28, 2023

DELAND, Fla.,  Jan. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As the one-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine approaches, Stetson University is renewing its commitment to four students from the war-torn country and starting another fundraising drive to allow them to remain enrolled for another year.

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  • Stetson is renewing its commitment to the four students from war-torn Ukraine and starting another fundraising drive to allow them to remain enrolled for another year.
  • DELAND, Fla., Jan. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As the one-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine approaches, Stetson University is renewing its commitment to four students from the war-torn country and starting another fundraising drive to allow them to remain enrolled for another year.
  • Ukrainian students Yuliia Balan, Genevia Gayden, Veronika Shchur and Yana Verbova arrived last summer for the 2022-2023 academic year and share an apartment together on campus.
  • Last fall, the four students expressed a desire to stay at Stetson, as the war rages on in their homeland.

MASSEY SERVICES ANNOUNCES PASSING OF HARVEY L. MASSEY

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023

ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Massey Services, a leader in the pest management and landscape industry, announced today the passing of its founder, chairman and community leader Harvey L. Massey. The retired CEO passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 24th at the age of 81. Harvey was a long-time resident of Winter Park, Florida.

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  • Founder and Chairman of Massey Services Leaves a Legacy of Unwavering Philanthropy and Commitment to Faith, Family and Service
    ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Massey Services , a leader in the pest management and landscape industry, announced today the passing of its founder, chairman and community leader Harvey L. Massey.
  • Harvey L. Massey was born in the small town of Melville, Louisiana, a grandson of Italian immigrants and Missouri farmers.
  • In 1985, after working for Orkin and Terminix International, Harvey purchased his own business, Massey Services.
  • He was immensely proud of Massey Services' team members for their unending commitment and dedication to the company he created.

Stetson University President Discusses New Era in Higher Education in "Commencement"

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023

DELAND, Fla., Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Colleges and universities are facing dramatic changes these days and can no longer operate by the time-honored traditions that have guided them for so long.

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  • Stetson President Christopher F. Roellke, PhD, offers insights into the forces reshaping higher education in the new book, "Commencement: The Beginning of a New Era in Higher Education."
  • Stetson University President Christopher F. Roellke, PhD, joins more than 100 college presidents who offer insights into the forces reshaping higher education in the new book, " Commencement: The Beginning of a New Era in Higher Education ."
  • ''All of higher education is under great scrutiny," Roellke says in the new book, "in part because of the increasing and escalating costs of higher education.
  • Roellke spoke to the book's authors during the height of the pandemic in the summer of 2020, as he took over as Stetson president.

Stetson Ranked Among Best Online Graduate Business Programs by U.S. News & World Report

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023

DELAND, Fla., Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Stetson University's Master of Accountancy and Master of Business Administration programs have been ranked among the best online programs in the country for 2023, according to U.S. News & World Report.

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  • Two graduate business programs at Stetson University have been ranked among the best online programs in the country for 2023, according to U.S. News & World Report.
  • DELAND, Fla., Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Stetson University's Master of Accountancy and Master of Business Administration programs have been ranked among the best online programs in the country for 2023, according to U.S. News & World Report.
  • The MAcc and MBA programs earned recognition again for Stetson in the 2023 U.S. News Best Online Programs, which assessed online programs at more than 1,800 colleges and universities.
  • "We are honored to be recognized for the quality of our online graduate business programs," said Yiorgos Bakamitsos, PhD, dean of Stetson's School of Business Administration.

Hali Marsocci Joins Lucas, Macyszyn & Dyer Law Firm in Tarpon Springs, Florida

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Friday, January 27, 2023

TARPON SPRINGS, Fla., Jan. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law offices of Lucas, Macyszyn & Dyer are pleased to welcome Ms. Hali Marsocci, Esq., to their team of experienced legal professionals.

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  • TARPON SPRINGS, Fla., Jan. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law offices of Lucas, Macyszyn & Dyer are pleased to welcome Ms. Hali Marsocci, Esq., to their team of experienced legal professionals.
  • While attending law school, Hali worked as a law clerk for the Office of the State Attorney for the 19th Judicial Circuit in Fort Pierce, Florida, and the Guardian Ad Litem Program in Port Saint Lucie, Florida.
  • She completed legal studies and earned her Juris Doctorate from Florida Coastal School of Law in Jacksonville, Florida, and her Bachelor of Business Administration from Stetson University in DeLand, Florida.
  • Before joining Lucas, Macyszyn, & Dyer, Ms. Marsocci served as a personal injury lawyer at a premier law firm in West Palm Beach, handling complex cases at a local and national level.

Sensus Healthcare Announces Senior Management Appointments and Promotions

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Monday, January 9, 2023

BOCA RATON, Fla, Jan. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sensus Healthcare, Inc. (Nasdaq: SRTS), a medical device company specializing in highly effective, non-invasive, minimally-invasive and cost-effective treatments for oncological and non-oncological conditions, is pleased to announce the following promotions and appointments to its management team:

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  • BOCA RATON, Fla, Jan. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sensus Healthcare, Inc. (Nasdaq: SRTS), a medical device company specializing in highly effective, non-invasive, minimally-invasive and cost-effective treatments for oncological and non-oncological conditions, is pleased to announce the following promotions and appointments to its management team:
    Ms. Martinez joined Sensus nine years ago and subsequently held positions of increasing responsibility.
  • Mr. Sosa joined Sensus last year as Vice President of Technology Development with extensive experience in banking, cyber security and artificial intelligence.
  • I am delighted to announce these promotions and appointments and look forward to the contributions of these talented individuals as Sensus executes on an aggressive business strategy,” said Joe Sardano, chairman and chief executive officer of Sensus Healthcare.
  • “Our goal is for Sensus to be a destination for great employees from all walks of life and backgrounds.

Duke Energy names Kendal Bowman new North Carolina state president, succeeding Stephen De May

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Monday, November 7, 2022

Bowman will lead state and local regulatory and government relations, and community affairs

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  • Bowman will lead state and local regulatory and government relations, and community affairs
    CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy today announced that Kendal Bowman will become North Carolina state president, effective Jan. 1.
  • De May has been with Duke Energy since 1990 and has served as its North Carolina president since November 2018.
  • "Advancing the clean energy transition will require steadfast collaboration and addressing challenges in new ways, and I'm thrilled Kendal will be at the helm for Duke Energy in North Carolina."
  • Earlier, Bowman served as deputy general counsel for Duke Energy, managing all legal state regulatory functions for North Carolina.

Poll: DeSantis holds 8-point lead over Crist in 'Increasingly Red' Florida

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Friday, October 28, 2022

DeLand, Fla., Oct. 28, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- According to a new poll of likely voters conducted by Stetson University's new Center for Public Opinion Research, Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and Republican U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio are leading in their reelection bids.

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  • In conducting its first poll last week, the independent, non-partisan survey research center at Stetson polled 644 likely Florida voters and found DeSantis has an overall approval rating of 61%, with 39% disapproving.
  • Among the likely voters, 64% think that DeSantis will win reelection on Nov. 8.
  • DeSantis is going into the last weeks of the campaign with high approval ratings from likely voters.
  • DeSantis has a strong chance of winning as long as Republicans in key areas go to the polls on Election Day.

Stetson University Board of Trustees Approves Chair-Elect and Renovations

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Friday, October 28, 2022

DELAND, Fla., Oct. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Following its Oct. 20-21 meeting, the Stetson University Board of Trustees is announcing today the unanimous vote for Steven Alexander '85 Finance as Chair-Elect as of Jan.1, 2023. Alexander will assume leadership of the Board effective July 1, 2023, and he is currently vice chair of the Board and chair of the Athletics Committee.

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  • Following its Oct. 20-21 meeting, the Stetson University Board of Trustees is announcing today the unanimous vote for Steven Alexander '85 Finance as Chair-Elect as of Jan. 1, 2023.
  • The Board of Trustees also participated in two sessions reviewing the University's Strategic Priorities 2022-2030, enhancing first-year experiences for Stetson students.
  • DELAND, Fla., Oct. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Following its Oct. 20-21 meeting, the Stetson University Board of Trustees is announcing today the unanimous vote for Steven Alexander '85 Finance as Chair-Elect as of Jan.1, 2023.
  • The Board of Trustees also participated in two sessions reviewing the University's Strategic Priorities 2022-2030, enhancing first-year experiences for Stetson students.