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Women in Technology Presents SAIC’s Toni Townes-Whitley with Inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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Women in Technology (WIT), the premier organization contributing to the success of professional women in the Washington metropolitan area technology community, today announced its first-ever Lifetime Achievement award for SAIC CEO Toni Townes-Whitley.

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  • Women in Technology (WIT), the premier organization contributing to the success of professional women in the Washington metropolitan area technology community, today announced its first-ever Lifetime Achievement award for SAIC CEO Toni Townes-Whitley.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240402243190/en/
    SAIC CEO Toni Townes-Whitley wins WIT's inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    “I am deeply grateful to Women in Technology for acknowledging the impact and contributions of women in the technology industry,” said Toni Townes-Whitley, Chief Executive Officer of SAIC.
  • “This award serves as a reminder that our achievements are not just individual milestones but also significant milestones for women in the field.

Citizens Against Government Waste Names FTC Chair Lina Khan September 2023 Porker of the Month

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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Today, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) named Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan its September 2023 Porker of the Month for requesting a massive 37 percent budget increase.

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  • Today, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) named Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan its September 2023 Porker of the Month for requesting a massive 37 percent budget increase.
  • Her anti-capitalist views and anti-business policies have upended more than 100 years of antitrust law enforcement based on the consumer welfare standard.
  • Chair Khan’s heavy-handed effect on the FTC expands beyond agency actions.
  • For more than two decades, Porker of the Month is a dubious honor given to lawmakers and government officials who have shown a blatant disregard for the taxpayers.

Calumet CFO Vince Donargo to retire in April 2024, David Lunin joins as CFO Designate

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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"Vince has been a valuable part of the executive team and has driven many improvements in the CFO organization during his tenure."

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  • "Vince has been a valuable part of the executive team and has driven many improvements in the CFO organization during his tenure."
  • Calumet also announced today that David Lunin will be appointed Chief Financial Officer on January 1, 2024.
  • David has joined as EVP and CFO Designate and will work closely with Vince to facilitate a seamless transition.
  • Lunin added, "I am thrilled to join Calumet and look forward to working with Todd, Vince and the entire team.

SAIC Announces CEO Transition

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Thursday, May 18, 2023
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She will succeed Nazzic S. Keene, who has decided to retire as CEO and from the SAIC Board, also effective October 2.

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  • She will succeed Nazzic S. Keene, who has decided to retire as CEO and from the SAIC Board, also effective October 2.
  • To ensure a seamless transition, Townes-Whitley will join SAIC on June 12 as CEO-elect, while Keene continues as CEO through October 1.
  • SAIC Board Chair Donna Morea said, “We thank Nazzic for her tremendous contributions and dedication to SAIC, which resulted in greater opportunities for our employees, improved outcomes for our customers and increased value for our shareholders.
  • “I have known, respected and admired Toni for years and am thrilled to welcome her to our SAIC family,” Keene said.

KNOT Offshore Partners LP Announces CEO/CFO Stepping Down

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Monday, April 10, 2023
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KNOT Offshore Partners LP (the “Partnership”) (NYSE:KNOP), an owner and operator of shuttle tankers, announced today that Gary Chapman, KNOP’s CEO and CFO, has given notice that he intends to resign from his roles at the Partnership in order to pursue an opportunity outside of the shuttle tanker sector.

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  • KNOT Offshore Partners LP (the “Partnership”) (NYSE:KNOP), an owner and operator of shuttle tankers, announced today that Gary Chapman, KNOP’s CEO and CFO, has given notice that he intends to resign from his roles at the Partnership in order to pursue an opportunity outside of the shuttle tanker sector.
  • Mr. Chapman will remain available to assist the Partnership in his current roles for up to six months in order to provide the Partnership with time to find and appoint a suitable successor and to ensure a smooth transition.
  • Trygve Seglem, Chairman of KNOP’s Board of Directors, commented: “On the behalf of our Board, I would like to thank Gary for his significant contribution to KNOP and for providing leadership and clarity through a challenging transitional period for the Partnership and the shuttle tanker industry.
  • We appreciate that he will continue to provide us with stability and leadership as we seek to find and appoint a suitable successor.”

IDENTOS strengthens leadership position in patient access with the addition of key advisors

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
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"  –Mike Cook, CEO, IDENTOS Inc.

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  • "  –Mike Cook, CEO, IDENTOS Inc.
    Levin is the CEO of Amida Technology Solutions, focused on data management and data security.
  • "I am honoured to join IDENTOS' advisory board and to be part of an organization that is so invested in solving patient data access challenges.
  • IDENTOS is tackling long standing challenges in the digital identity and access management space which will enable secure, seamless access to healthcare data.
  • Levin and Theal join founding advisors , Hamid Arabzadeh, CEO and Chairman, Ranovus Inc., and Robert Schneider, CEO Founder & Investor, IDENTOS GmbH (the EU arm of IDENTOS).

DeVry University Welcomes Public Policy and Workforce Development Leaders Jane Oates and Max Stier to Board of Trustees

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023
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DeVry University has appointed Jane Oates, president of WorkingNation and Partnership for Public Service’s President and CEO, Max Stier to its Board of Trustees to help govern DeVry as an education leader and fulfill its mission to close society’s opportunity gap through increased access to education, relevant partnerships and unmatched support to traditional and nontraditional students.

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  • DeVry University has appointed Jane Oates, president of WorkingNation and Partnership for Public Service’s President and CEO, Max Stier to its Board of Trustees to help govern DeVry as an education leader and fulfill its mission to close society’s opportunity gap through increased access to education, relevant partnerships and unmatched support to traditional and nontraditional students.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230111005954/en/
    Jane Oates and Max Stier appointed to DeVry University's Board of Trustees (Photo: Business Wire)
    “The additions of Jane and Max to our Board of Trustees will further elevate DeVry’s innovative capabilities and commitment to bridge the gap between the talent industry needs and what our education system produces,” said DeVry University’s Board Chair, Michael Peel.
  • Max Stier is the founding president and CEO of the Partnership for Public Service.
  • And as educators, we must help prepare learners for workplaces and careers shaped by technology,” added DeVry’s President and CEO, Tom Monahan.

New Report from Accenture Federal Services and Partnership for Public Service Offers Roadmap for Customer Experiences that Mirror ‘Life Experiences’

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022
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Our report lays out a blueprint for building on the progress made to design customer journeys that mirror life experiences and deliver more equitable services for all.

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  • Our report lays out a blueprint for building on the progress made to design customer journeys that mirror life experiences and deliver more equitable services for all.
  • Along with DeJonge Schulman, the reports authors are Kathy Conrad, director of digital government at Accenture Federal Services; Nadzeya Shutava, manager at the Partnership for Public Service; and Sarah Hughes, senior manager at the Partnership for Public Service.
  • Accenture Federal Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Accenture LLP, is a U.S. company headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
  • Accenture Federal Services transforms bold ideas into breakthrough outcomes for clients at defense, national security, public safety, civilian and military health organizations.

Building a Data Foundation: The Role of Data and Evidence in Advancing the President's Management Agenda

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly one year since the release of the Biden administration's President's Management Agenda (PMA) Vision, the management agenda has become more detailed with clearer goals. The Partnership for Public Service, in collaboration with Guidehouse, conducted a series of events in 2022 with senior PMA priority area leaders, experienced federal management practitioners and former government executives to share highlights of the administration's management agenda and how to effectively implement its goals.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Nearly one year since the release of the Biden administration's President's Management Agenda (PMA) Vision, the management agenda has become more detailed with clearer goals.
  • "The agencies highlighted in this report have shown that change and improvement can happen when ambitious goals are set and an emphasis is placed on data and evidence."
  • "The case studies in our report demonstrate that investments in data systems and culture cannot be disentangled from strategic or other important goals.
  • Leaders must understand the role that data and evidence play in their agencies to make better decisions that will drive progress towards those goals," added Robert Shea, partner at Guidehouse.

From the Tax Law Offices of David W. Klasing - What can be Gleamed from the IRS's Recent Release of a Five-Year Strategy for Civil and Criminal Tax Enforcement Practices?

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Thursday, August 18, 2022
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Therefore, many taxpayers are rightly concerned about the increased chance that they could soon face an audit or criminal tax investigation.

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  • Therefore, many taxpayers are rightly concerned about the increased chance that they could soon face an audit or criminal tax investigation.
  • The IRS' five-year strategy was announced through Publication 3744, which can be found in its entirety on the agency website.
  • The strategy centers around four key "goals," as the report describes them: service, enforcement, people, and transformation.
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