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Tennessee English as a Second Language Teacher Named 2024 National Teacher of the Year

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) today announced Missy Testerman, a kindergarten through eighth grade English as a second language (ESL) teacher, as the 2024 National Teacher of the Year.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) today announced Missy Testerman, a kindergarten through eighth grade English as a second language (ESL) teacher, as the 2024 National Teacher of the Year.
  • She knows families are extensions of the classroom and often advocates for her families who speak little English.
  • As the 2024 National Teacher of the Year, Testerman will spend a year representing educators and serving as an ambassador for students and teachers across the nation.
  • From that group, the National Teacher of the Year is chosen by a Selection Committee composed of 16 individuals and education organizations.

Lincoln Electric Appoints Susan C. Edwards as Chief Human Resources Officer

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: LECO) (“Company”) announced today that Susan C. Edwards has joined the Company to serve as Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective April 8, 2024.

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  • Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: LECO) (“Company”) announced today that Susan C. Edwards has joined the Company to serve as Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective April 8, 2024.
  • Edwards succeeds Michele Kuhrt, who was recently named, Executive Vice President, Chief Transformation Officer.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240404795428/en/
    Susan Edwards appointed as new CHRO at Lincoln Electric.
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    “I am pleased to welcome Susan to the Lincoln Electric team and look forward to the value she will bring from her extensive HR leadership experience with global industrial companies,” stated Steven B. Hedlund, Lincoln Electric’s President and Chief Executive Officer.

Ballad Health unveils three new Centers for Early Learning across Appalachian Highlands

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn., Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Young learners have new places to grow and thrive, as three new Ballad Health Centers for Early Learning open across the Appalachian Highlands of Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia.

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  • JOHNSON CITY, Tenn., Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Young learners have new places to grow and thrive, as three new Ballad Health Centers for Early Learning open across the Appalachian Highlands of Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia.
  • New Centers for Early Learning in Greeneville, Tennessee; Lebanon, Virginia; and on the campus of East Tennessee State University are now open, with collective capacity to serve approximately 300 children.
  • Each center serves Ballad Health team members and community members, and each accepts children who qualify for state childcare financial assistance in Tennessee and Virginia.
  • In Lebanon, the Center for Early Learning is located less than three miles from Russell County Hospital, making it especially convenient for Ballad Health team members and their families.

Bloomberg Philanthropies, Ballad Health, local schools launch region-wide, healthcare-focused Ballad Health Academy High School to address national labor shortages and create economic opportunity for next generation

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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Graduating students will have the opportunity to move directly into high-demand healthcare jobs with family-sustaining wages upon graduation from high school.

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  • Graduating students will have the opportunity to move directly into high-demand healthcare jobs with family-sustaining wages upon graduation from high school.
  • This program helps children advance in high school to enroll in Certified Nursing Assistant Courses through local CTE schools.
  • Additionally, Ballad Health is the clinical learning partner for the soon-to-be-opened lab school in Marion, Virginia, a regional alternative school created by Virginia Gov.
  • “Ballad Health Academy will provide students with accelerated pathways to healthcare careers and help solve an industry-wide labor shortage.

ChoiceSpine LLC Announces Changes in Leadership Roles

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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ChoiceSpine LLC, a medical device company in Knoxville, Tennessee, and privately held by Altus Capital Partners, announces that Marty Altshuler and Rick Henson, founders and Co-Presidents of ChoiceSpine, transitioned to Executive Advisor roles following 18 years of leading the company.

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  • ChoiceSpine LLC, a medical device company in Knoxville, Tennessee, and privately held by Altus Capital Partners, announces that Marty Altshuler and Rick Henson, founders and Co-Presidents of ChoiceSpine, transitioned to Executive Advisor roles following 18 years of leading the company.
  • Conjointly, effective January 01, 2024, the Board of Directors for ChoiceSpine, LLC selected Stephen Ainsworth, Executive Vice President of Strategy and Technology, and Andy Broyles, Chief Financial Officer, to succeed Mr. Altshuler and Mr. Henson as Co-Presidents of ChoiceSpine.
  • Mr. Altshuler and Mr. Henson will remain with ChoiceSpine, serving on the Board of Directors and as advisors to the Executive Team.
  • This strategic move is poised to enhance the company's innovative edge and continued growth in the spine market.

Robert E. (“Bobby”) Krimmel Named Chief Administrative Officer

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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First Farmers and Merchants Corporation (OTC Pink: FFMH), the holding company for First Farmers and Merchants Bank, today announced that Robert E. (“Bobby”) Krimmel was named to the newly created position as Chief Administrative Officer in addition to continuing as the Chief Financial Officer of First Farmers and Merchants Corporation.

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  • First Farmers and Merchants Corporation (OTC Pink: FFMH), the holding company for First Farmers and Merchants Bank, today announced that Robert E. (“Bobby”) Krimmel was named to the newly created position as Chief Administrative Officer in addition to continuing as the Chief Financial Officer of First Farmers and Merchants Corporation.
  • “Bobby Krimmel joined First Farmers in 2015 as Chief Financial Officer and his strong skills in financial management had an immediate and positive impact on our operations,” stated Brian K. Williams, First Farmers’ Chairman and CEO.
  • In the newly created role as Chief Administrative Officer, Bobby will be responsible for most of the Banks’ major support functions including Accounting, Treasury, Information Technology, Project Management, Internal Controls, Information Security, Fraud, Risk Management, Facilities Management, Management Reporting Systems, Corporate Communications and Shareholder Services.
  • Prior to joining First Farmers, Krimmel served as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer for HeritageBank of the South in Albany, Georgia.

Tan Delta tees up new VP of Business Development in North America

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
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SHEFFIELD, United Kingdom, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Tan Delta Systems, the global disruptor in real-time oil quality monitoring, announces the appointment of Nick LaBar as VP of Business Development for North America. Nick will cover the whole of the USA and Canada territories for Tan Delta, with a focus on all industry sectors including Marine; Mining; Power Generation; and Off-highway equipment.

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  • Tan Delta Systems, the global disruptor in real-time oil quality monitoring, announces the appointment of Nick LaBar as VP of Business Development for North America.
  • SHEFFIELD, United Kingdom, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Tan Delta Systems, the global disruptor in real-time oil quality monitoring, announces the appointment of Nick LaBar as VP of Business Development for North America.
  • That's a pretty amazing offer and I was delighted to take up the opportunity to represent Tan Delta in North America.
  • For further information on Tan Delta, visit www.tandeltasystems.com or email [email protected]
    -1) Nick LaBar, VP Business Development for North America, Tan Delta Systems.

Tennessee Integrative Medical Doctor Endorses DigestShield®

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Thursday, December 21, 2023
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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn., Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Tom Rogers, founder of Performance Medicine (Johnson City, Kingsport, Knoxville), is Fellowship Trained and Board Certified in Integrative Medicine, and Board Certified in Sports Medicine from the American Academy of Anti-Aging (A4M). He earned his MD from East Tennessee State University (ETSU) Quillen College of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of South Carolina.

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  • He earned his MD from East Tennessee State University (ETSU) Quillen College of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of South Carolina.
  • As part of his diagnosis method, Dr. Rogers asks his patients, "How is your gut?"
  • The reason for asking is that a healthy gut contributes to the immune system's effectiveness and other organ functions.
  • Cost-Effective: DigestShield® can be purchased using FSA or HSA accounts, making it a financially sound choice for maintaining digestive health.

Lambent Spaces to Present on Occupancy Analytics at Space Strategies 2023

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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BOSTON, Oct. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sue Bork, Sales Director at Lambent Spaces , will be a featured presenter at Space Strategies 2023 taking place at the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel on October 16-17, 2023.

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  • BOSTON, Oct. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sue Bork, Sales Director at Lambent Spaces , will be a featured presenter at Space Strategies 2023 taking place at the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel on October 16-17, 2023.
  • Their session, Technology and software solutions: Getting the right occupancy data and improving space utilization, will address the challenges of getting accurate data to inform smarter space planning and facilities management planning decisions.
  • The Space Strategies 2023 conference provides space planning and facilities professionals with critical insights and best practices to address the need for successful hybrid workplace initiatives, higher space utilization, increased flexibility and better workplace experiences.
  • Lambent Spaces is an occupancy analytics software company helping corporate and higher ed campuses optimize space utilization, facilities operations and real estate investments.

Fortune International Makes Three Senior Appointments in Sales and Supply Chain to Support Expansion

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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Fortune International, LLC (“Fortune” or the “Company”), the country’s leading processor, distributor and importer of quality seafood, meats and gourmet products, today announced the appointment of three senior executives in sales and supply chain logistics to strengthen the Company’s continued market expansion.

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  • Fortune International, LLC (“Fortune” or the “Company”), the country’s leading processor, distributor and importer of quality seafood, meats and gourmet products, today announced the appointment of three senior executives in sales and supply chain logistics to strengthen the Company’s continued market expansion.
  • The Company also appointed Kelly Burling as Vice President of Supply Chain Solutions.
  • Santillo will support Rubin in the coordination of sales teams while overseeing and executing brand partnerships.
  • Prior to joining Fortune, Rubin was Senior Director of Retail Sales at Niman Ranch and, before that, Vice President of Sales at Wellshire Farms.