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Modern Campus Expands Executive Leadership Team to Help Higher Education Institutions Deliver a Modern Student Experience

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

TORONTO, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Modern Campus, higher education's learner-to-earner lifecycle platform leader, today announced the hiring of Eric Bluhm as Chief Revenue Officer.

Key Points: 
  • A critical addition to the Modern Campus team, Bluhm will be focused on building and expanding quality customer relationships and improving revenue processes and operations.
  • "Adding Eric to our executive team highlights our commitment to serving our higher education institution customers," said Peter DeVries, chief executive officer of Modern Campus.
  • Modern Campus is the higher education industry's learner-to-earner lifecycle leader, helping colleges and universities attract, engage and retain learners for life.
  • The number of web pages higher education institutions are publishing per month through Modern Campus CMS increased 65% over the course of 2023.

Location Services Announces Senior Leadership Team Additions

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Friday, December 9, 2022

Carmel, Indiana, Dec. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Location Services, LLC announced today that the recovery management and loss mitigation service company has made several recent hires to help strengthen its senior leadership team.

Key Points: 
  • Carmel, Indiana, Dec. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Location Services, LLC announced today that the recovery management and loss mitigation service company has made several recent hires to help strengthen its senior leadership team.
  • “We are excited to add top industry talent to our already seasoned team,” said Jerry Kroshus, CEO of Location Services, LLC.
  • Our new team members are highly respected industry leaders, and we are thrilled they have joined us.”
    Huter, Hood, Garbez, Perry and Turner are all based in Carmel, Indiana, at Location Services’ headquarters.
  • Location Services is owned by Delaware Street Capital (DSC), a Bluhm family investment vehicle, providing significant financial strength and backing to Location Services.

Northwestern Medicine Taps Douglas R. Johnston, MD, to Lead Cardiac Surgery

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

CHICAGO, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nationally recognized cardiothoracic surgeon, Douglas R. Johnston, MD, has been named surgical director of Northwestern Medicine's Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute and chief of the division of cardiac surgery at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. 

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  • CHICAGO, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nationally recognized cardiothoracic surgeon, Douglas R. Johnston, MD, has been named surgical director of Northwestern Medicine's Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute and chief of the division of cardiac surgery at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
  • Dr. Johnston specializes in minimally invasive aortic and mitral valve surgery, aortic and endovascular surgery, complex reoperations, pericardial disease andradiation associated cardiac disease.
  • He trained in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery at the Cleveland Clinic, including a focused fellowship in endovascular surgery.
  • Anchored in downtown Chicago, it has expanded and integrated into eight Northwestern Medicine hospitals, most recently bringing advanced cardiovascular services to the south suburbs at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital.

Auto Approve Reaches $2 Billion in Loans With 75,000 Customers

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Monday, September 19, 2022

CHICAGO, Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Auto Approve, a fintech company that helps consumers refinance their auto loans, announced that it has refinanced more than $2 billion in loans for more than 75,000 customers. Overall, the company has saved its customers about $225 million in monthly loan payments. Auto Approve, which was just listed as one of Inc. Magazine's fastest growing companies in America, doubled its total financing from $1 billion in loans to $2 billion in just over twelve months.

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  • Auto Approve uses advanced technology to match consumers with the best auto loan refinancing, saving them about $150 a month on their loan payments
    CHICAGO, Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Auto Approve, a fintech company that helps consumers refinance their auto loans, announced that it has refinanced more than $2 billion in loans for more than 75,000 customers.
  • Auto Approve, which was just listed as one of Inc. Magazine's fastest growing companies in America, doubled its total financing from $1 billion in loans to $2 billion in just over twelve months.
  • "Auto Approve is leading the auto refinance space because of our national network of trusted lenders and our terrific customer service," said Alex Hooper, CEO of Auto Approve.
  • Since its founding in 2016, Auto Approve has served over 75,000 customers helping them refinance $2 billion of car loans, while saving tens of millions of dollars on monthly car payments.

Rush Street Gaming Announces Planned CEO Succession

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Wednesday, March 16, 2022

Rush Street Gaming today announced the planned departure of Greg Carlin, CEO and Co-Founder, and the appointment of longtime Rush Street Gaming executive Tim Drehkoff from CFO to CEO.

Key Points: 
  • Rush Street Gaming today announced the planned departure of Greg Carlin, CEO and Co-Founder, and the appointment of longtime Rush Street Gaming executive Tim Drehkoff from CFO to CEO.
  • Rush Street Gaming Chairman Neil Bluhm said, We thank Greg for his many contributions and for helping to build a great business.
  • Tim Drehkoff has been with Bluhm and Rush Street Gaming for nearly 20 years and CFO since 2012.
  • Existing casinos generate approximately $1.5 billion in annual gaming revenues, and all Rush Street Gaming casinos have been voted a Best Place to Work or Top Workplace by their Team Members.

Zonda Appoints Derin Bluhm as New Chief Technology Officer

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Monday, December 27, 2021

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Dec. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Zonda today announced the appointment of Derin Bluhm to the role of Chief Technology Officer (CTO).

Key Points: 
  • NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Dec. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Zonda today announced the appointment of Derin Bluhm to the role of Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
  • Bluhm has served as Chief Information Officer (CIO), CTO, and in other senior leadership positions for a variety of large public and private entities.
  • Bluhm began his career as a Software Engineer with a BS in Electrical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology.
  • "For Zonda to continue to be a leader in the industry, technology development and acceleration is of the utmost importance," said Jeff Meyers, CEO of Zonda.

Insurtech Veteran Eric Bluhm Named New Chief Revenue Officer at Ease

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Thursday, September 23, 2021

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ease , a leading HR and benefits software solution for small businesses, insurance brokers and insurance carriers, today announced the appointment of insurtech veteran Eric Bluhm as Chief Revenue Officer.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ease , a leading HR and benefits software solution for small businesses, insurance brokers and insurance carriers, today announced the appointment of insurtech veteran Eric Bluhm as Chief Revenue Officer.
  • In his new role, Eric will support scaling the company to help meet the needs of the rapidly growing digital benefits industry.
  • As CRO, Eric will oversee Ease's sales and client facing teams to further amplify the company's service and customer successes.
  • Eric has deep experience in the insurance, insurtech and benefits administration industries where he has led sales teams and driven revenue at various organizations.

EY US Announces Neil Bluhm, Greg Carlin and Richard Schwartz of Rush Street Interactive as Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2021 Midwest Award Winners

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) is pleased to announce that Neil Bluhm, Greg Carlin and Richard Schwartz of Rush Street Interactive, Inc. (NYSE:RSI) ("RSI") were named Entrepreneur Of The Year 2021 Midwest Award winners.

Key Points: 
  • Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) is pleased to announce that Neil Bluhm, Greg Carlin and Richard Schwartz of Rush Street Interactive, Inc. (NYSE:RSI) ("RSI") were named Entrepreneur Of The Year 2021 Midwest Award winners.
  • Neil Bluhm, Greg Carlin and Richard Schwartz were selected by a panel of independent judges made up of previous award winners, leading CEOs, investors and other regional business leaders.
  • CEO of RSI Greg Carlin added, It is rewarding to be recognized from a program with such a prestigious legacy as EY US.
  • As a Midwest award winner, RSIs Neil Bluhm, Greg Carlin and Richard Schwartz are now eligible for consideration for the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2021 National Awards.

Plunk Announces Breakthrough Lending Program Designed Specifically for Home Improvement

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021

Plunk, the first mobile app using AI and machine learning to help homeowners make smarter decisions about their largest and most important investment, today announced its new home renovation loan, designed specifically for financing major home improvements.

Key Points: 
  • Plunk, the first mobile app using AI and machine learning to help homeowners make smarter decisions about their largest and most important investment, today announced its new home renovation loan, designed specifically for financing major home improvements.
  • Were all about empowering homeownersfirst with accurate and trusted advice and now with access to better financial products, said Plunk co-founder and president David Bluhm.
  • It saves homeowners time, stress and money; this is pure rocket fuel for home improvement.
  • Plunk also offers a new home renovation loan , which makes financing major remodeling projects simpler, faster and smarter.

EY US Announces Neil Bluhm, Greg Carlin and Richard Schwartz of Rush Street Interactive as Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2021 Midwest Award Finalists

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021

Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) announced that Neil Bluhm, Greg Carlin and Richard Schwartz of Rush Street Interactive, Inc. (NYSE:RSI) ("RSI") were named Entrepreneur Of The Year 2021 Midwest Award finalists.

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  • Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) announced that Neil Bluhm, Greg Carlin and Richard Schwartz of Rush Street Interactive, Inc. (NYSE:RSI) ("RSI") were named Entrepreneur Of The Year 2021 Midwest Award finalists.
  • Neil Bluhm, Greg Carlin and Richard Schwartz were selected by a panel of independent judges.
  • Its an honor to be named a finalist for Entrepreneur Of The Year, said Chairman and Co-Founder of RSI Neil Bluhm.
  • CEO of RSI Greg Carlin added, This award has recognized innovative and exceptional business leaders for over three decades.