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TAB Bank Names New CEO and President; Rick Bozzelli to Retire

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

OGDEN, Utah, Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following the decision of TAB Bank President and CEO Rick Bozzelli to retire, the Board of Directors has appointed Austin Strong , Chief Strategy Officer, as the new CEO and Tyler Heap , Chief Credit Officer, as President.

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OGDEN, Utah, Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following the decision of TAB Bank President and CEO Rick Bozzelli to retire, the Board of Directors has appointed Austin Strong , Chief Strategy Officer, as the new CEO and Tyler Heap , Chief Credit Officer, as President.
TAB Bank bids farewell to President and CEO, Rick Bozzelli, who officially retired on Jan. 5.
Bozzelli has led TAB Bank for the past 19 months.
He served as CFO at FJM for more than seven years and as Board Chair of TAB Bank and TAB Bank Holdings, Inc. for over three years.

Together, We Invest In The Next Generation And Shape The Future

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

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DALLAS, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Louise and Christopher B. Munday Foundation (The Munday Foundation) and 2020 Companies (https://www.2020companies.com) are delighted to announce the sixth round of their esteemed scholarship program, honoring 18 exceptional individuals who are dedicated to furthering their education. These scholarships are available to employees and their dependents enrolled full-time in 2-year or 4-year degree programs within the United States.

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These scholarships are available to employees and their dependents enrolled full-time in 2-year or 4-year degree programs within the United States.
This scholarship lifts the weight, fuels my passion, and empowers me to keep giving – both to myself and my community.
Continuing a Tradition of Educational Support:
This Spring 2024 cycle marks another significant milestone – awarding 109 scholarships and investing in educational opportunities nationwide.
Empowering dreams and shaping futures, together, we invest in the next generation years to come.

AI Quick Study Courses Launched by the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) to Help Faculty Leverage Power of AI in the Classroom

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

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NEW YORK, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- While it may have been invented in the 1950s, artificial intelligence (AI) burst on the scene in a big way in 2023 with the debut of ChatGPT and other accessible technologies. Higher education spent much of last year grappling with understanding AI's risks and rewards, determining how best to use it to support the student learning experience.

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To help faculty at institutions around the country build a general understanding of AI and the ways it can be used to positively support great teaching, the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) today launched its AI Quick Study Courses .
"Accessible AI has arrived in our lives and, especially, on our college and university campuses.
Educators who complete ACUE's AI Quick Study courses will:
- build foundational knowledge of AI and the benefits and challenges it presents to educators.
AI Quick Series courses are affordably priced for individual purchase or as a package by an institution.

Mountain America Fuels Entrepreneurial Spirit with Weber State University

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

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SANDY, Utah, Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mountain America Credit Union announced today its ongoing support and sponsorship of the Weber Entrepreneurs Speaker Series, an initiative in collaboration with Weber State University. The focus is on enriching the local community through insights shared by successful entrepreneurs. This series serves as a gateway for students and community members to gain invaluable knowledge as well as fostering awareness of Mountain America’s robust business services.

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SANDY, Utah, Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mountain America Credit Union announced today its ongoing support and sponsorship of the Weber Entrepreneurs Speaker Series, an initiative in collaboration with Weber State University.
The first presentation in this semester’s series will be on January 16, from 6-7 p.m. MT at the Weber State University Davis campus, building D2-110, 2750 University Park Blvd.
Kyle Guest, vice president of business services at Mountain America, shared his thoughts on the partnership.
“We are excited to collaborate with Weber State University John B. Goddard School of Business and Economics on the speaker series.

2024 UCA & UDA COLLEGE CHEERLEADING AND DANCE TEAM NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP HONORS TOP TEAMS

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Varsity Spirit – the global leader in cheerleading, dance team and band apparel, camps and competitions, and a division of Varsity Brands, the market leader in team sports, school spirit and achievement recognition – is pleased to announce that the University of Central Florida, University of South Florida, and University of Memphis cheerleading teams, and Louisiana State University, The Ohio State University, and University of Minnesota dance teams, among others, secured first place finishes at the 2024 UCA and UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship, respectively. The elite competition, produced by the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) and Universal Dance Association (UDA), took place on January 12-14, 2024 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at The Walt Disney World® Resort.

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The elite competition, produced by the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) and Universal Dance Association (UDA), took place on January 12-14, 2024 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at The Walt Disney World® Resort.
Last week, college cheerleading and dance teams traveled from across the U.S. to compete at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in hopes of winning a national title.
Cheerleading teams are judged on their stunting and tumbling skills, crowd-leading ability, and overall performance, while the dance competition is judged on choreography, technique, execution, and overall effect.
"This year's UCA and UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship marks our 30th year with our partners at The Walt Disney World Resort," said Bill Seely, President of Varsity Spirit.

Course Hero Announces Spring Session for Popular AI Academy As Hundreds of Faculty Complete Fall Course

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

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"The conversation has quickly evolved from questioning if AI is good or bad to how generative AI can support student learning and understanding. There's a multitude of responses to that complex question, which is why we're helping educators thoughtfully explore how AI may -- or may not -- complement their own pedagogy," said Sean Michael Morris, VP of Academics at Course Hero. "In speaking with educators before and after the course, I'm most struck by how many educators see an opportunity to use AI to support their own teaching practice and support today's students."

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92% of faculty participating in AI Academy report feeling prepared to use AI in their classrooms.
"The conversation has quickly evolved from questioning if AI is good or bad to how generative AI can support student learning and understanding.
Prior to AI Academy, one-quarter of participants said they didn't feel prepared at all to use AI in their teaching.
Course Hero also observed a 22% increase in the number of participants that had or planned to write class policies about AI use.

TAB Bank Appoints Austin Strong as Chief Strategy Officer

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

OGDEN, Utah, Oct. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TAB Bank , a technology-driven online bank, announces its long-time employee, Austin Strong, has been promoted to Chief Strategy Officer (CSO).

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OGDEN, Utah, Oct. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TAB Bank , a technology-driven online bank, announces its long-time employee, Austin Strong, has been promoted to Chief Strategy Officer (CSO).
Strong started his journey with TAB 11 years ago, initially as the Director of Internal Audit and most recently as the Executive Vice President of Digital Banking.
“For over a decade, Austin Strong has been instrumental in fulfilling TAB Bank’s mission of unlocking dreams for our customers with bold financial solutions that lift and empower,” said Rick Bozzelli, President and CEO of TAB Bank.
Before joining TAB Bank, Strong worked with Ernst & Young in its assurance practice, supporting public and private businesses in the banking, automotive, real estate, entertainment, and insurance industries.

ThroughPut Inc. Appoints Retired Pentagon Brigadier General Max J. Stitzer, U.S Air Force, to Advisory Board

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ThroughPut Inc., the Industrial Supply Chain AI pioneer, today announced the addition of retired U.S. Air Force Brigadier General Max J. Stitzer to its Board of Advisors. Brig. Gen. Stitzer, a well-respected and highly-decorated officer, who most recently served as Deputy to the Director of the Air Staff Headquarters of the United States Air Force; and Principal Deputy Director for Logistics, The Joint Staff at the Pentagon. As part of the role, he coordinated and integrated policy, strategy, resources, processes, and cross-functional issues for the Air Staff. Being the senior Air Force Reserve officer on the staff, General Stitzer represented Air Force Reserve equities in the Air Force's Total Force Continuum effort, and has gathered invaluable expertise across all levels of the Reserve of the Air Force, as well as in the Air Force Reserve Command – a force of over 70,000 reserve airmen who serve in operational missions across the globe. With ongoing supply chain disruptions and the ensuing shortages in several sectors continuing to present defense capacity challenges, U.S. Department of Defense organizations are evaluating supply chain technologies that accelerate equipment readiness. ThroughPut's AI-driven approach bridges the gap between the base level and enterprise level of maintenance and procurement, in order to make existing materiel more accessible within the extended Department of Defense.

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As part of the role, he coordinated and integrated policy, strategy, resources, processes, and cross-functional issues for the Air Staff.
"General Stitzer was the first leader to advocate for our dual-use capabilities within the US Air Force and greater Department of Defense.
Brigadier General Max Stitzer's distinguished military career included decades of experience spanning across influential government projects, during which time he has won numerous awards, accolades, and decorations.
Brigadier General Stitzer has accumulated a vast majority of his experience in logistics and maintenance support, which will prove instrumental in supporting ThroughPut.AI and the next phase of his career growth.

ThroughPut Inc. Appoints Retired Pentagon Brigadier General Max J. Stitzer, U.S Air Force, to Advisory Board

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ThroughPut Inc., the Industrial Supply Chain AI pioneer, today announced the addition of retired U.S. Air Force Brigadier General Max J. Stitzer to its Board of Advisors. Brig. Gen. Stitzer, a well-respected and highly-decorated officer, who most recently served as Deputy to the Director of the Air Staff Headquarters of the United States Air Force; and Principal Deputy Director for Logistics, The Joint Staff at the Pentagon. As part of the role, he coordinated and integrated policy, strategy, resources, processes, and cross-functional issues for the Air Staff. Being the senior Air Force Reserve officer on the staff, General Stitzer represented Air Force Reserve equities in the Air Force's Total Force Continuum effort, and has gathered invaluable expertise across all levels of the Reserve of the Air Force, as well as in the Air Force Reserve Command – a force of over 70,000 reserve airmen who serve in operational missions across the globe. With ongoing supply chain disruptions and the ensuing shortages in several sectors continuing to present defense capacity challenges, U.S. Department of Defense organizations are evaluating supply chain technologies that accelerate equipment readiness. ThroughPut's AI-driven approach bridges the gap between the base level and enterprise level of maintenance and procurement, in order to make existing materiel more accessible within the extended Department of Defense.

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As part of the role, he coordinated and integrated policy, strategy, resources, processes, and cross-functional issues for the Air Staff.
"General Stitzer was the first leader to advocate for our dual-use capabilities within the US Air Force and greater Department of Defense.
Brigadier General Max Stitzer's distinguished military career included decades of experience spanning across influential government projects, during which time he has won numerous awards, accolades, and decorations.
Brigadier General Stitzer has accumulated a vast majority of his experience in logistics and maintenance support, which will prove instrumental in supporting ThroughPut.AI and the next phase of his career growth.

Jacob Turley Joins Cetera Financial Specialists

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

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LOS ANGELES, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cetera Financial Group (Cetera), the premier financial advisor Wealth Hub where financial advisors and institutions can optimize professional control and value creation, announced today that Jacob Turley* has joined the West division of Cetera Financial Specialists. Turley, who provides financial planning services to clients with nearly $25 million in assets**, was previously affiliated with Avantax Investment Services.

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LOS ANGELES, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cetera Financial Group (Cetera), the premier financial advisor Wealth Hub where financial advisors and institutions can optimize professional control and value creation, announced today that Jacob Turley* has joined the West division of Cetera Financial Specialists.
Turley, who provides financial planning services to clients with nearly $25 million in assets**, was previously affiliated with Avantax Investment Services.
"Jacob's passion for guiding his clients to achieve their ideal financial future through manageable, tax-smart steps ensure he'll fit in well at CFS," said Ron Krueger, president of CFS.
Turley has more than a decade of experience in the financial industry, starting out as a CFP® professional and CPA at American Financial Services before moving to Avantax Investment Services in 2012.