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PRA Group Appoints Glenn Marino to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

NORFOLK, Va., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PRA Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRAA) ("PRA Group" or the "Company"), a global leader in acquiring and collecting nonperforming loans, announced today the appointment of Glenn Marino to the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board"), effective March 15, 2024.

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  • NORFOLK, Va., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PRA Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRAA) ("PRA Group" or the "Company"), a global leader in acquiring and collecting nonperforming loans, announced today the appointment of Glenn Marino to the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board"), effective March 15, 2024.
  • Marino brings 30+ years of experience in the consumer finance industry to the PRA Group Board.
  • Currently, Marino serves on the board of directors of Upbound Group, Inc. (formerly Rent-A-Center).
  • "We are pleased to welcome Glenn to the Board at this important time in our Company's transformation," said Steve Fredrickson, Chairman of the PRA Group Board.

Red River Bancshares, Inc. Board of Directors Elects Michael J. Brown as New Director

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

ALEXANDRIA, La., Jan. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Red River Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: RRBI) (the “Company”) announced today that Michael J.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, La., Jan. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Red River Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: RRBI) (the “Company”) announced today that Michael J.
  • Brown, CFA, has been appointed as a new director to the board of directors of the Company and Red River Bank, effective January 25, 2024.
  • Mr. Brown, who resides in New Orleans, Louisiana, joins the Company’s board after a highly successful career in the financial services industry that spanned more than 30 years.
  • In addition to his financial services background, Mr. Brown has served on the board of directors of Amerisafe, a publicly-traded insurance company, since 2014.

Envision Healthcare Appoints Full Board of Directors to Support Next Chapter of Growth

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

Envision Healthcare, a leading national medical group, announced today the full appointment of its board of directors.

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  • Envision Healthcare, a leading national medical group, announced today the full appointment of its board of directors.
  • As Envision enters this next chapter, it remains focused on serving as a trusted provider of quality patient care and improving the health of communities.
  • Five directors join Steve Nelson and Henry Howe, who were recently appointed Chair of the Board of Directors, and Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Envision and Board Director, respectively, to complete the seven-member team.
  • “It is an honor to have such a talented and experienced group of healthcare leaders join our board,” Nelson said.

Octane Announces the Transition of Ray Duggins to Advisory Role, Appoints Mark Molnar as Chief Risk Officer

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Octane® (Octane Lending, Inc.®), the fintech revolutionizing the buying experience for major recreational purchases, announced that it has appointed Mark Molnar as Chief Risk Officer. Molnar succeeds Ray Duggins, who has decided to transition to the role of Company Advisor after an illustrious forty-five-year career, the last seven of which he spent leading the Risk function at Octane.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Octane ® (Octane Lending, Inc.®), the fintech revolutionizing the buying experience for major recreational purchases, announced that it has appointed Mark Molnar as Chief Risk Officer.
  • Molnar succeeds Ray Duggins, who has decided to transition to the role of Company Advisor after an illustrious forty-five-year career, the last seven of which he spent leading the Risk function at Octane.
  • Under Duggins' leadership, Octane launched its in-house lender, Roadrunner Financial ®, its in-house servicing arm, Roadrunner Account Services , and its innovative, proprietary risk model.
  • As Chief Risk Officer, Molnar will oversee all facets of Risk at Octane, including Credit Risk, Enterprise Risk, Compliance, Collections Strategy, and Operating Efficiencies.

The Middlefield Banking Company Enhances Leadership Team to Support Continued Growth

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

MIDDLEFIELD, Ohio, Jan. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Middlefield Banking Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Middlefield Banc Corp. (NASDAQ: MBCN), today announced enhancements to its leadership team to support the Company’s growth across its Central, Western, and Northeast Ohio markets. Rebecca Noblit has been promoted to Chief Credit Officer, succeeding Alfred F. Thompson Jr. who will retire from the Company on February 1, 2024. In addition, Michael Cheravitch has joined The Middlefield Banking Company as Chief Banking Officer.

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  • MIDDLEFIELD, Ohio, Jan. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Middlefield Banking Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Middlefield Banc Corp. (NASDAQ: MBCN), today announced enhancements to its leadership team to support the Company’s growth across its Central, Western, and Northeast Ohio markets.
  • Rebecca Noblit has been promoted to Chief Credit Officer, succeeding Alfred F. Thompson Jr. who will retire from the Company on February 1, 2024.
  • In addition, Michael Cheravitch has joined The Middlefield Banking Company as Chief Banking Officer.
  • As Chief Banking Officer, Cheravitch will oversee all Commercial, Business, and Consumer banking channels, including digital banking, the retail branch network and call center, along with consumer lending, and residential mortgage.

W.W. Grainger, Inc. Names Chris Klein to its Board of Directors

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

CHICAGO, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE: GWW), a leading broad line distributor of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products serving businesses and institutions, today announced the appointment of Chris Klein to its Board of Directors, effective December 13, 2023.

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  • CHICAGO, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE: GWW), a leading broad line distributor of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products serving businesses and institutions, today announced the appointment of Chris Klein to its Board of Directors, effective December 13, 2023.
  • "Chris is a committed, high-caliber leader with a proven track record of successfully running complex organizations," said D.G.
  • Mr. Klein holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Iowa and a Master of Business Administration from Northwestern University.
  • With this appointment, Grainger now has 13 members on its Board of Directors.

Julie Sloat and Louis Pinkham Named to Jacobs Board of Directors

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Friday, November 10, 2023

DALLAS, Nov. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE: J) announced today the election of Julie Sloat and Louis Pinkham to its Board of Directors, effective December 1, 2023. With considerable experience across business, technology, manufacturing and energy transition, they bring to the board a proven track record of scaling ground-breaking products and services, developing organizations, and building cross-industry strategic partnerships.

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  • DALLAS, Nov. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE: J) announced today the election of Julie Sloat and Louis Pinkham to its Board of Directors, effective December 1, 2023.
  • She was previously responsible for all aspects of electric service for AEP Ohio's 1.5 million customers and leading 1,500 employees plus contract employees.
  • In addition to her AEP career, Sloat was vice president of Corporate Finance and Investor Relations at Tween Brands, Inc. and held positions at Bank One and M&T Bank.
  • Jacobs CEO Bob Pragada said, "As we increase our focus on critical infrastructure, sustainability and data-driven solutions, we are excited to welcome Julie Sloat and Louis Pinkham to Jacobs' Board of Directors."

b1BANK Hires Gerrit van de Wetering to Launch Derivative Solutions Services

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

BATON ROUGE, La., Nov. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jerry Vascocu, Chief Administrative Officer for b1BANK, the banking subsidiary of Business First Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: BFST), announced the hire of Gerrit van de Wetering as Managing Director of Derivative Solutions.

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  • BATON ROUGE, La., Nov. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jerry Vascocu, Chief Administrative Officer for b1BANK, the banking subsidiary of Business First Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: BFST), announced the hire of Gerrit van de Wetering as Managing Director of Derivative Solutions.
  • van de Wetering is tasked with launching b1BANK’s derivatives products and services, which will provide clients with more flexibility managing interest rate risks.
  • During his career, van de Wetering covered both corporate borrowers and financial institutions (regional and community banks) for interest rate, currency and commodity hedging.
  • “I am joining a team of knowledgeable bankers that are eager to launch an interest rate derivative product line and grow these products and services over time.

Envision Healthcare Begins CEO Transition, Appoints Board Chairman

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Monday, November 6, 2023

Envision Healthcare, a leading national medical group, announced today the appointment of Henry Howe as Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective December 1, 2023.

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  • Envision Healthcare, a leading national medical group, announced today the appointment of Henry Howe as Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective December 1, 2023.
  • Howe steps into this role as current Envision CEO Jim Rechtin transitions out of the organization at the end of November.
  • Envision also announced the appointment of healthcare industry veteran Steve Nelson to the position of Chairman of the Board of Directors.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231106756041/en/
    Envision Healthcare announced the appointment of Henry Howe as Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective December 1, 2023.

Ryan E. Bowen: Renowned Black Entrepreneur, Former Major League Baseball Player, and Dream Exchange Ambassador

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

CHICAGO, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dream Exchange , the first minority stock exchange in formation, is proud to announce that Ryan E. Bowen, a distinguished black entrepreneur and former Major League Baseball player, has joined the mission as a Dream Exchange Ambassador.

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  • CHICAGO, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dream Exchange , the first minority stock exchange in formation, is proud to announce that Ryan E. Bowen, a distinguished black entrepreneur and former Major League Baseball player, has joined the mission as a Dream Exchange Ambassador.
  • Leveraging his success in sports, Mr. Bowen transitioned into entrepreneurship and has since become a prominent figure in the business world.
  • "I am honored to join Dream Exchange as an Ambassador and to be part of a groundbreaking initiative that prioritizes diversity and fairness in the financial world.
  • "Our Dream Exchange Ambassadors play a pivotal role in advancing our mission of fostering fairness and equity in the public capital markets.