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Energy Vault Appoints Bernie Colson, CFA as Vice President of Investor Relations

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Energy Vault Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: NRGV) (“Energy Vault” or the “Company”), a leader in sustainable grid-scale energy storage solutions, announced the appointment of Bernie Colson, CFA as Vice President of Investor Relations.

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  • Energy Vault Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: NRGV) (“Energy Vault” or the “Company”), a leader in sustainable grid-scale energy storage solutions, announced the appointment of Bernie Colson, CFA as Vice President of Investor Relations.
  • Prior to joining Energy Vault, Mr. Colson held various key positions in the energy sector.
  • Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President for Corporate Development, Sustainability, and Investor Relations at Flotek Industries in Houston, TX.
  • “I'm thrilled to join Energy Vault, where I can apply my extensive experience in energy capital markets to contribute to our journey as a leading energy storage company," added Bernie Colson.

Hawthorn Bank Names New Chief Strategy Officer

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Friday, September 15, 2023

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., Sept. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hawthorn Bank has named John Bowers as its new Chief Strategy Officer.

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  • JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., Sept. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hawthorn Bank has named John Bowers as its new Chief Strategy Officer.
  • Bowers will be responsible for formalizing and leading the development of the organization’s strategic planning processes and translating the strategy across functions and business units.
  • “We are excited to welcome John Bowers to our Company as Chief Strategy Officer,” said Brent Giles, Chief Executive Officer.
  • John is a passionate leader whose experience guiding strategic initiatives makes him an outstanding addition to the Hawthorn team.”
    “I’m excited to join Brent and the impressive team at Hawthorn Bank,” said Bowers.

The Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA) announces selection of Teresa JW Bailey, President, Nashville, Waddell & Associates - Nashville, as a Spring 2023 Awardee

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA) announces the selection of Spring 2023 awardee, Teresa JW Bailey, President, Nashville of Waddell & Associates. Ms. Bailey's journey with the firm began in July 2017, and she quickly rose through the ranks, being appointed as the Director of Development in January 2019, and eventually becoming President of the Nashville operations in 2022.

Key Points: 
  • The Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA) announces that after an expansive search and in-depth interview process, Teresa JW Bailey, President, Nashville, Waddell & Associates, was selected as a Spring 2023 EWA.
  • LOS ANGELES, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA) announces the selection of Spring 2023 awardee, Teresa JW Bailey, President, Nashville of Waddell & Associates.
  • David Waddell, President, CEO, and Chief Strategist of Waddell & Associates shared, "Exceptional leaders do not have incremental impact, they make transformational impact.
  • The Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA) is an invitation only peer mentorship organization where high-potential, high-level Exceptional Women from across multiple industries are hand-selected and invested in, to grow, learn, share, and succeed.

Kevin Waddell Joins Transom Capital Group as Operating Partner

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

LOS ANGELES, June 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Transom Capital Group (“Transom”), a leading operations-focused middle market private equity firm, is pleased to announce that Kevin Waddell has joined the firm as an Operating Partner.

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  • LOS ANGELES, June 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Transom Capital Group (“Transom”), a leading operations-focused middle market private equity firm, is pleased to announce that Kevin Waddell has joined the firm as an Operating Partner.
  • Waddell will monitor Transom portfolio companies, evaluate new investment opportunities, and support business development and other business activities of Transom.
  • Waddell brings almost 40 years of experience to Transom, including deep industry expertise in areas such as distribution and industrial services, technology, and equipment.
  • SemiTorr Group was a portfolio company of Transom from December 2018 until December 2021, and Waddell will bring his deep knowledge of the specialty distribution space to Transom.

On the 55th anniversary of MLK’s death, the National Civil Rights Museum debuts Memphis artists’ works as the first artistic responses to his death

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

As the first artistic reactions to the assassination, these pieces offer a unique perspective on a pivotal event in American history.

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  • As the first artistic reactions to the assassination, these pieces offer a unique perspective on a pivotal event in American history.
  • The artists explore their lives in segregated Memphis, the military, and coping in the aftermath of Dr. King’s death.
  • “This year marks the 55th anniversary of Dr. King’s assassination,” said Dr. Noelle Trent, museum Director of Interpretation, Collections, and Education.
  • “It was my time in the military that taught me to use my hands to convey a message,” said Smith.

CrossFirst Bank Expands Experienced Leadership Team

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

CrossFirst Bank, a subsidiary of CrossFirst Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: CFB), announced several leadership hires and promotions.

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  • CrossFirst Bank, a subsidiary of CrossFirst Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: CFB), announced several leadership hires and promotions.
  • “I am truly excited about the opportunities that lie ahead for these extraordinary individuals and for our company,” said Mike Maddox, CEO of CrossFirst Bank.
  • In 2022, the Bank announced the promotion of Randy Rapp to President, CrossFirst Bank, named Bobby Oliver as Executive Director to lead the Bank’s Restaurant Finance Group and hired Jason Dudley, President, Frisco Bank.
  • This past year, the Bank expanded into Colorado and New Mexico with the acquisition of Farmers & Stockmens Bank and Central Bank and Trust.

Frontdoor Appoints Kerri Jones as Chief People Officer

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Thursday, January 5, 2023

Frontdoor, Inc. (NASDAQ: FTDR), the nation’s leading provider of home service plans, announced that it has appointed Kerri Jones as Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer, effective December 31, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Frontdoor, Inc. (NASDAQ: FTDR), the nation’s leading provider of home service plans, announced that it has appointed Kerri Jones as Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer, effective December 31, 2022.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230103005095/en/
    “Kerri Jones is a highly accomplished HR and operations executive.
  • She has a proven track record of leading teams through change that drives improved planning and execution,” said Bill Cobb, Frontdoor Chairman and CEO.
  • “I was attracted to Frontdoor because of its leadership, culture and the opportunity to help drive transformational change,” Jones said.

Trifecta Collective Acquires the International Mass Timber Conference and International Mass Timber Report from Forest Business Network

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Trifecta Collective LLC, owned and backed by GreyLion, an investment firm focused on high-growth businesses in the lower middle market, today announced that it has acquired the International Mass Timber Conference (IMTC) and International Mass Timber Report (IMTR) from Forest Business Network.

Key Points: 
  • Trifecta Collective LLC, owned and backed by GreyLion, an investment firm focused on high-growth businesses in the lower middle market, today announced that it has acquired the International Mass Timber Conference (IMTC) and International Mass Timber Report (IMTR) from Forest Business Network.
  • "Teaming up with Trifecta and GreyLion sets the stage for taking the International Mass Timber Conference to a new level of quality and value," said Craig Rawlings, Chief Executive Officer of Forest Business Network.
  • The International Mass Timber Conference is the largest gathering of mass timber experts in the world focusing on the entire industry supply chain.
  • The International Mass Timber Report is a valued information source for mass timber professionals.

MTN DEW® INVITES FANS TO GET OUT AND DO® WITH ONE OF A KIND OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES WITH PROFESSIONAL OUTDOORSMEN GERALD SWINDLE AND MICHAEL WADDELL

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- What do DEW Nation fans, professional bass angler Gerald Swindle and Bone Collector Michael Waddell all have in common? It's their passion for the great outdoors. To reward fans and quench that thirst for outdoor adventure, MTN DEW has teamed up with Swindle and Waddell to create two epic getaway prizes, giving fans a chance to enter to win and learn from some of most successful outdoorsmen in the industry.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --What do DEW Nation fans, professional bass angler Gerald Swindle and Bone Collector Michael Waddell all have in common?
  • "DEW Nation knows a thing or two about the great outdoors - almost as much as DEW Pros Gerald Swindle and Michael Waddell," said Chauncey Hamlett, VP and CMO of PepsiCo Beverages North America (South Division).
  • 1 flavored carbonated soft drink in the U.S. With its one-of-a-kind citrus taste, MOUNTAIN DEW exhilarates and quenches with every sip.
  • In addition to the original MOUNTAIN DEW and DIET MOUNTAIN DEW, the permanent DEW product line includes MTN DEW KICKSTART, MOUNTAIN DEW CODE RED, MOUNTAIN DEW VOLTAGE, MTN DEW ZERO SUGAR, new MTN DEW MAJOR MELON and MTN DEW MAJOR MELON ZERO SUGAR.

Schwab Expands Institutional No Transaction Fee Fund Offering for Independent Advisors

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Monday, October 3, 2022

Schwab Advisor Services has expanded its institutional no transaction fee (INTF) mutual fund offering for independent registered investment advisors (RIAs).

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  • Schwab Advisor Services has expanded its institutional no transaction fee (INTF) mutual fund offering for independent registered investment advisors (RIAs).
  • The expanded line-up includes the addition of more than 800 institutional funds, without a transaction fee, from 15 leading third-party asset managers.
  • Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (member SIPC) receives remuneration from fund companies participating in the institutional no transaction fee (INTF) platform for recordkeeping and shareholder services, and other administrative services.
  • Schwab receives greater remuneration on institutional share classes that participate in INTF than it would if the share class were made available with a transaction fee.