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dōTERRA Announces Executive Changes: Kirk Jowers Appointed CEO, Murray Smith as President and Emily Wright as Chair of the Board

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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Founding Executive and former President Emily Wright will elevate to Chair of the Board, creating an exciting opportunity for dōTERRA as the company prepares for its next wave of worldwide growth and business development.

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  • Founding Executive and former President Emily Wright will elevate to Chair of the Board, creating an exciting opportunity for dōTERRA as the company prepares for its next wave of worldwide growth and business development.
  • The founders of dōTERRA have also appointed Kirk Jowers as CEO and promoted Murray Smith, former EVP of International, as President.
  • Emily Wright, Founding Executive and former President, will be promoted to Chair of the Board.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Kirk Jowers as our new CEO and Murray Smith as President," said Emily Wright, Founding Executive and Chair of dōTERRA.

National Insurance Crime Bureau Names Edward Tobin as Vice President, Strategy, Policy, and Government Affairs

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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OAK BROOK, Ill., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), the insurance industry's association dedicated to predicting, preventing, and prosecuting insurance crime, announces Edward Tobin as the organization's new Vice President, Strategy, Policy, and Government Affairs, effective Tuesday, Feb. 27.

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  • OAK BROOK, Ill., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), the insurance industry's association dedicated to predicting, preventing, and prosecuting insurance crime, announces Edward Tobin as the organization's new Vice President, Strategy, Policy, and Government Affairs, effective Tuesday, Feb. 27.
  • "His strong relationships and experience serving in both the public and private sectors will help NICB to achieve its mission."
  • Mr. Tobin was a partner at WilmerHale, an international law firm in Washington, DC, and Boston, MA, where he served as vice chair of the public policy and strategy practice.
  • He also completed Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government's Program for Senior Executives in State and Local Government.

Loretta Martinez Named Inaugural Senior Vice President and General Counsel of LMU

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Loretta P. Martinez, J.D., an accomplished attorney with more than 25 years of experience, primarily as general counsel in public and private higher education institutions, will be the inaugural senior vice president and general counsel of Loyola Marymount University.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Loretta P. Martinez, J.D., an accomplished attorney with more than 25 years of experience, primarily as general counsel in public and private higher education institutions, will be the inaugural senior vice president and general counsel of Loyola Marymount University.
  • "I am excited to bring my background as a higher education general counsel to a university with LMU's national reputation and impact," Martinez said.
  • At Colorado College, Martinez served as general counsel and board secretary for more than eight years.
  • Martinez earned her Juris Doctorate at Harvard Law School and her Bachelor of Arts in political science from Yale University.

National Storage Affiliates Trust Announces the Appointment of Lisa R. Cohn to the Board of Trustees

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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National Storage Affiliates Trust (“NSA” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NSA) today announced the Company has appointed Lisa R. Cohn to its Board, effective February 15, 2024.

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  • National Storage Affiliates Trust (“NSA” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NSA) today announced the Company has appointed Lisa R. Cohn to its Board, effective February 15, 2024.
  • Ms. Cohn graduated cum laude with her law degree from Harvard Law School and graduated with honors and distinction with an undergraduate degree in public policy from Stanford University.
  • Ferguson Partners, a firm specializing in Board and executive recruitment in the REIT industry, advised NSA’s Board in this recruitment effort.
  • NSA management is scheduled to participate in Citi’s 2024 Global Property CEO Conference on March 3-6, 2024 in Hollywood, Florida.

Covenant Clearinghouse Engages Prominent Attorney Lawrence S. Robbins of Friedman Kaplan

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Covenant Clearinghouse, the nation's largest trustee and servicer of real estate assessments, is pleased to announce that it has retained Lawrence S. Robbins, of the firm Friedman Kaplan, to represent the company in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Covenant Clearinghouse, the nation's largest trustee and servicer of real estate assessments, is pleased to announce that it has retained Lawrence S. Robbins, of the firm Friedman Kaplan, to represent the company in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
  • Larry clerked for the Honorable John Gibbons of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, an Assistant to the U.S.
  • Solicitor General, and an Associate Independent Counsel, and was a partner in the Washington, D.C. office of Mayer Brown LLP.
  • His virtually unrivaled appellate experience includes arguing 20 cases before the U.S. Supreme Court (most recently Ruan v. U.S., No.

Rutgers Appoints 33 Research Fellows to Study a Key Gateway to Wealth for the Middle Class: Employee Share Ownership

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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The Rutgers Institute for the Study of Employee Ownership and Profit Sharing has announced the appointment of 33 research fellows to join its global network of scholars and subject matter experts.

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  • The Rutgers Institute for the Study of Employee Ownership and Profit Sharing has announced the appointment of 33 research fellows to join its global network of scholars and subject matter experts.
  • They will explore business models that enable workers to build wealth on top of wages, creating new opportunities to strengthen the middle class and close racial and gender wealth gaps.
  • “These fellows are advancing understanding of employee share ownership, profit sharing, and similar tools for sharing wealth and profits, in important ways.
  • The Institute is the world’s leading academic research hub dedicated to employee share ownership, equity compensation, profit sharing, and worker cooperatives.

Crunch Appoints Chequan Lewis, former COO of Pizza Hut U.S., as President

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Crunch Fitness, a leading high-value, low-price gym, today announces the appointment of Chequan Lewis as President of Crunch. Ben Midgley will transition from CEO of Crunch Franchising to Crunch's Board of Directors as of March 15, 2024, and will be integral in franchisee relations.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Crunch Fitness , a leading high-value, low-price gym, today announces the appointment of Chequan Lewis as President of Crunch.
  • He will work directly with other Crunch executives and franchise owners to develop growth strategies, improve performance, and elevate the brand.
  • "We believe Chequan's strategic mindset and proven track record will continue to lift Crunch to new heights," says Jim Rowley, CEO of Crunch Worldwide.
  • We look forward to working together to build on the strong foundation at Crunch and drive our company's success into the future."

Dale LeFebvre, Founder and Executive Chairman of 3.5.7.11 Investments, to Receive 2024 Horatio Alger Award

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc., a nonprofit educational organization honoring the achievements of outstanding individuals and encouraging youth to pursue their dreams through higher education, today announced that Dale LeFebvre, Founder and Executive Chairman of 3.5.7.11 Investments, has been selected for membership in this prestigious organization. Mr. LeFebvre joins 10 other exceptional business, civic and cultural leaders from across North America in receiving 2024 honors. For more than 75 years, the Horatio Alger Award has been annually bestowed upon esteemed individuals who have succeeded despite facing adversities, and who have remained committed to higher education and charitable efforts in their communities. 

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  • "Hailing from humble beginnings, Dale LeFebvre understood the value of education from a young age," said Terrence J. Giroux, executive director, Horatio Alger Association.
  • "It is our utmost honor to present the Horatio Alger Award to these 11 outstanding leaders who have exemplified perseverance, passion and a deep appreciation for higher education," said James F. Dicke II, chairman, Horatio Alger Association and 2015 Horatio Alger Award recipient.
  • Mr. LeFebvre and the Member Class of 2024 will be formally inducted into the Association on April 4-6, 2024, during the Association's annual Horatio Alger Award Induction Ceremonies in Washington, D.C.
  • For more information about Horatio Alger Association and its Member Class of 2024, please visit www.horatioalger.org and follow the organization on Facebook , X , LinkedIn and Instagram .

Brian Burke to Be Honoured as Grand Marshal of Toronto's St. Patrick's Parade

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - February 6, 2024) - Hockey legend Brian Burke is to be honoured with the title of Grand Marshal of Toronto's St. Patrick Parade for 2024.

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  • Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - February 6, 2024) - Hockey legend Brian Burke is to be honoured with the title of Grand Marshal of Toronto's St. Patrick Parade for 2024.
  • Feeling he had achieved all he could as a player, Burke hung up his skates to attend Harvard Law School.
  • Brian Burke, Grand Marshal of the Toronto St. Patrick's Parade, said:
    "I am immensely honoured to be named Grand Marshal of Toronto's St. Patrick's Parade and to have the opportunity to celebrate my Irish heritage.
  • "The parade also features a variety of community groups, schools and cultural organizations, highlighting the city's diversity."

Greg Belinfanti Appointed President of One Equity Partners; Dick Cashin Continues Full-Time Role as Chairman

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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One Equity Partners (“OEP”), a middle-market private equity firm, today announced that Greg Belinfanti has been named President of the firm.

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  • One Equity Partners (“OEP”), a middle-market private equity firm, today announced that Greg Belinfanti has been named President of the firm.
  • He succeeds founder Dick Cashin who will continue to serve as Chairman and play an active, full-time role in managing the firm and its investments.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240130325743/en/
    Greg Belinfanti, President of One Equity Partners (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Greg is an incredibly talented investment professional and a tremendous colleague who leads by example.
  • Prior to joining OEP, Belinfanti served as a Vice President in the Investment Banking division of Lehman Brothers.