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GovExec Announces 2024 Government Hall of Fame Inductees

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GovExec, the market-leading sales and marketing intelligence company for government leaders and contractors, unveiled today the 2024 Hall of Fame cohort, which the company will recognize during its annual Evening of Honors Gala hosted for the first time at The Anthem in Washington, D.C., on April 24, 2024.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GovExec, the market-leading sales and marketing intelligence company for government leaders and contractors, unveiled today the 2024 Hall of Fame cohort, which the company will recognize during its annual Evening of Honors Gala hosted for the first time at The Anthem in Washington, D.C., on April 24, 2024.
  • Building on Government Executive's more than 50-year history covering the government and public sector, the Government Hall of Fame has become a staple of its mission to acknowledge the current and former officials and industry stakeholders leading its evolution.
  • "This year's Government Hall of Fame inductees are prime examples of the powerful change public servants can instill.
  • In addition to the Government Hall of Fame's 2024 class, the Fed 100 Awards will be presented at GovExec's Evening of Honors Gala.

National Veterans Non-Profit Operation Song Appoints Jon Foti as CEO

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Friday, February 16, 2024
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NASHVILLE Tenn., Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Operation Song®, the 501(c)(3) non-profit that pairs veterans and active-duty military with professional songwriters to tell their stories through song, announces the appointment of Jon Foti as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Foti assumes the role after serving as the CEO of the Dale K. Graham Veterans Foundation and he brings a wealth of experience in non-profit leadership, veterans affairs, and a strong commitment to serving the veteran and military community.

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  • NASHVILLE Tenn., Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Operation Song®, the 501(c)(3) non-profit that pairs veterans and active-duty military with professional songwriters to tell their stories through song, announces the appointment of Jon Foti as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
  • Operation Song CEO Jon Foti will oversee the expansion of partnerships in the music industry and veterans organizations.
  • In this newly created role, Foti leads Operation Song into its second decade, overseeing fundraising development and the expansion of partnerships within the music industry and veterans organizations.
  • Army veteran and CEO of Operation Song, Jon Foti states, "It's an honor to join Operation Song and connect gifted songwriters with veterans, for whom self-expression can be challenging.

Global Leaders Join Hypori’s Strategic Executive Board of Advisors

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
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Hypori , the leading cybersecurity SaaS provider enabling bring-your-own-device (BYOD) capability and zero-trust access via any mobile device, proudly announces the establishment of its Executive Board of Advisors, comprised of distinguished leaders with extensive experience across various domains.

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  • Hypori , the leading cybersecurity SaaS provider enabling bring-your-own-device (BYOD) capability and zero-trust access via any mobile device, proudly announces the establishment of its Executive Board of Advisors, comprised of distinguished leaders with extensive experience across various domains.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240125822885/en/
    Global Leaders Join Hypori Executive Board of Advisors (Graphic: Business Wire)
    The esteemed members of the Hypori Executive Board of Advisors include:
    General (Retired) Richard D. Clarke - His General Officer Assignments include, the 12th Commander of US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), the Director of Strategy, Plans and Policy (J5) on the Joint Staff, Commander of 82nd Airborne Division, and Commandant of Cadets at West Point.
  • Jared Shepard, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Founder of Hypori, conveyed his gratitude for the dedication of these distinguished individuals who have agreed to serve on the Board of Advisors.
  • "I cannot overstate how proud and privileged we are to welcome General (Retired) Richard Clarke, Honorable Dana Deasy, and Honorable James 'Hondo' Geurts, to our Executive Board of Advisors,” said Jared Shepard.

MEXCOR INTERNATIONAL DRIVES GROWTH AND EXPANSION WITH NEW STRUCTURE AND APPOINTED LEADERSHIP

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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HOUSTON, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mexcor, the Houston-based importer and distributor of global beverage alcohol, is thrilled to announce a significant expansion of its leadership team. This strategic development represents a cornerstone in the company's future as it undergoes a comprehensive corporate restructuring and rebranding, signaling a new phase of growth across the United States and international markets. The company's vision, deemed "Mexcor 2.0," heralds a fresh era of innovation and success.

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  • Leading Mexcor International into this advanced phase is Eduardo J. Morales, President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • A dedicated member of the Mexcor family since the early 2000s, Eduardo will be responsible for steering the company's strategic direction.
  • Russell is charged with overseeing sales growth and strategic relationships of Mexcor International.
  • Prior to joining Mexcor, Russell spent 27 years with RNDC in various leadership roles managing suppliers, customers, and direct sales.

Capella University Names Constance St. Germain as New President

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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Capella University, an accredited institution offering affordable, flexible and online programs for undergraduate and graduate degrees, has announced Dr. Constance St. Germain, EdD, JD, as its next president.

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  • Capella University, an accredited institution offering affordable, flexible and online programs for undergraduate and graduate degrees, has announced Dr. Constance St. Germain, EdD, JD, as its next president.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230928544519/en/
    Dr. Constance St. Germain, EdD, JD, president of Capella University (Photo: Business Wire)
    Dr. St. Germain joined Capella in 2017 as its chief academic officer and has served as its provost and SVP of academic affairs since 2019, providing leadership on accreditation, academic and faculty affairs, institutional policy and curriculum and programs.
  • She assumed her role as president in September 2023 and will be the first woman to hold the position, following the retirement of former Capella University President Dr. Richard Senese.
  • She is the right person to continue to build on Capella’s legacy while guiding the university into the future,” said Dr. Senese, Capella University president emeritus and board chair.

AE Industrial Adds General (Ret) Jim McConville as Operating Partner

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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AE Industrial Partners, LP (“AEI”), a private equity firm specializing in aerospace, defense & government services, space, power & utility services, and specialty industrial markets, today announced that General (Ret.)

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  • AE Industrial Partners, LP (“AEI”), a private equity firm specializing in aerospace, defense & government services, space, power & utility services, and specialty industrial markets, today announced that General (Ret.)
  • Jim McConville, former Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army, will be joining the firm as an Operating Partner.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230919691775/en/
    General (Ret) Jim McConville joins AEI following an impressive military career that spans more than four decades.
  • “I look forward to working with AE Industrial’s diverse and innovative portfolio of companies, as well as assisting in the evaluation of new investments and opportunities.”

Army Veteran Honored for Service to Country With the Gift of a Mortgage-Free Home

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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“Roy Garcia served and sacrificed our country,” said Freedom Alliance President Tom Kilgannon.

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  • “Roy Garcia served and sacrificed our country,” said Freedom Alliance President Tom Kilgannon.
  • “He enlisted, deployed to the Kunar Province of Afghanistan, and was regularly engaged with the enemy.
  • Since 2013, U.S. Bank has donated 22 homes valued at $4.8 million to deserving military families in thriving communities across the country.
  • Here, Roy and his unit participated in Operation Bulldog Bite, a joint operation with Army Rangers and Afghan troops against the Taliban.

General Patrick Huston appointed to QuantumShield Board of Directors

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Monday, August 21, 2023
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QuantumShield, a pioneering cryptography and cybersecurity company, announced today that Brigadier General Patrick Huston, U.S. Army (retired) was elected to the Company’s Board of Directors.

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  • QuantumShield, a pioneering cryptography and cybersecurity company, announced today that Brigadier General Patrick Huston, U.S. Army (retired) was elected to the Company’s Board of Directors.
  • General Huston is a technology lawyer focused on artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity and privacy.
  • He is also a certified director in the National Association of Corporate Directors, and co-chairs the NACD’s AI Cohort.
  • “We’re thrilled to welcome General Huston on our board,” said Sam Lavery, Chairman and CEO of QuantumShield, “He brings decades of experience at the highest levels of government, combined with unmatched expertise in cutting-edge technologies.

Summit Park Welcomes New Members to LEAD Program

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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The LEAD program develops execution-focused and operationally talented executives who assume a meaningful and mission critical role as Chief of Staff at businesses within Summit Park’s portfolio.

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  • The LEAD program develops execution-focused and operationally talented executives who assume a meaningful and mission critical role as Chief of Staff at businesses within Summit Park’s portfolio.
  • LEAD executives actively participate in the leadership of the day-to-day operations of the business and assist in the creation and execution of company-wide long-term strategy.
  • Prior to Delta Air Lines, Fletcher served as an infantry officer in the U.S. Marines for six years.
  • Prior to joining the LEAD program, Dan was an Operations Manager at Aurora Innovation, a self-driving vehicle technology company.

True Names Sam McGrath General Manager, EMEA & APAC

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
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True , the premier global platform of innovative talent management products and services, announced today the appointment of Sam McGrath as general manager, EMEA & APAC.

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  • True , the premier global platform of innovative talent management products and services, announced today the appointment of Sam McGrath as general manager, EMEA & APAC.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230704157149/en/
    In his new role, Sam will work closely with True’s global leadership to maximize True’s potential around the world.
  • He’ll expand the firm’s international executive search business and broader platform of talent management products and services, including True Search , Thrive , AboveBoard , Jopwell , and TrueBridge .
  • Sam joins True from Standard Chartered where he held a number of sales leadership roles, and was most recently Head of Non-Financial Risk for the Wholesale Bank globally, and the Europe & Americas Regions.