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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.

Anthem President Monica Schmude Recognized as One of the Most Powerful Leaders in Washington

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Virginia President Monica Schmude was recently recognized by the Washington Business Journal as one of its Power 100 for 2023.

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  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Virginia President Monica Schmude was recently recognized by the Washington Business Journal as one of its Power 100 for 2023.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231107656658/en/
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield President Monica Schmude (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Monica Schmude has been a fixture in the health insurance industry for three decades, including the last 12 as mid-Atlantic market president for Cigna,” said the Washington Business Journal.
  • “But this year she jumped ship for a rival, taking the helm at Anthem Health Plans of Virginia in April.
  • Schmude is listed with 26 nonprofit, medical and insurance and advocacy leaders in a category the WBJ calls its Advocates & Game Changers.

Anthem President Monica Schmude Recognized as One of the Most Powerful Women in Washington

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231010347946/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231010347946/en/
    Monica Schmude, President of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia (Photo: Business Wire)
    Schmude is listed with eleven other dynamic leaders making a difference in the field of medicine.
  • “From arts, nonprofit, and media mavens to corporate, political, and legal powerhouses, here are 169 women making a mark in Washington,” stated the magazine.
  • She is a member of The Economic Club of Washington DC and Leadership Greater Washington Class of 2020.
  • She was named to the 2019 Most Powerful Women in Washington (Washingtonian Magazine), recipient of the 2019 March of Dimes Heroine of Washington Award, served as the 2019 Program Chair for the Mid-Maryland Mission of Mercy, 2021 Most Powerful Women in Washington (Washingtonian Magazine), and was named an honoree for the Washington Business Journals 2021 Women Who Mean Business awards.

Anthem President Monica Schmude Recognized on Virginia 500 Power List

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Virginia announced today that its Plan President Monica Schmude has been named by Virginia Business magazine to its Virginia 500 2023 Power List.

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  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Virginia announced today that its Plan President Monica Schmude has been named by Virginia Business magazine to its Virginia 500 2023 Power List.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230919688275/en/
    Monica Schmude, President of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia (Photo: Business Wire)
    This annual list recognizes Virginia’s most powerful and influential leaders in business, government, politics, and education.
  • Compiled via staff research, the magazine selects Virginia’s 500 most influential leaders across 19 major sectors including real estate, manufacturing, higher education, and insurance.
  • “I am honored to be selected by Virginia Business as a leader in my industry and this state,” said Schmude.

Caterpillar Announces Executive Officer Retirement

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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IRVING, Texas, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) announced today Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel Suzette M. Long will retire on December 31, 2023, following a distinguished 18-year career at the company.

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  • IRVING, Texas, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) announced today Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel Suzette M. Long will retire on December 31, 2023, following a distinguished 18-year career at the company.
  • Following a period of transition, he will become Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel effective January 1, 2024.
  • "Suzette has been a trusted advisor, strategic business partner and an invaluable colleague to our Executive Office," said Caterpillar Chairman and CEO Jim Umpleby.
  • On behalf of our leadership team and the board of directors, I wish Suzette all the best in her retirement and congratulate Derek on his new role."

UW Oshkosh Partners with Fauna Bio to Search for New Treatments for Human Disease

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Thursday, March 31, 2022
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EMERYVILLE, Calif., March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fauna Bio, a biotechnology company pioneering the fields of comparative, computational and translational genomics, today announced a partnership with the University of Wisconsin OshKosh to accelerate the translation of human therapeutics discovered through research into extreme mammal adaptation. Through this collaboration, Fauna Bio has provided a $500,000 sponsorship that increases UW Oshkosh's capacity for biomedical collaborations and helps establish the University as a destination for researchers studying emerging animal models and developing systems to streamline the translation to therapeutics.

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  • The collaboration between the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh and Fauna Bio seeks to translate disease resistance strategies found in the animal kingdom into new treatments for human disease.
  • The Fauna Bio pipeline aims to discover these genes and develop treatments that can have a large protective effect on human disease states.
  • This will help us develop more therapeutic programs and ultimately treat human diseases," said Katharine Grabek, Fauna Bio's Chief Scientific Officer.
  • She said the collaboration with Fauna Bio offers UWO global visibility and the opportunity to connect with scientists around the globe.

CFA Institute Names Chris Wiese Head of Credentialing

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022
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NEW YORK, Feb. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals, has named Christopher Wiese, CFA, as Managing Director, Credentialing, effective 28 February.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals, has named Christopher Wiese, CFA, as Managing Director, Credentialing, effective 28 February.
  • Wiese will lead the Credentialing team at CFA Institute, which oversees the flagship CFA Program as well as the Certificate in Investment Performance Management (CIPM) and the Certificate in ESG Investing.
  • He will report to Margaret Franklin, CFA, President and CEO, and be based in Charlottesville, VA.
    "Chris' deep experience here at CFA Institute makes him the right candidate at the right time to assume this incredibly important role," said Margaret Franklin, CFA, President and CEO of CFA Institute.
  • Wiese will assume the role upon the retirement of the current head of Credentialing, Peg Jobst, who has led the Credentialing function since October of 2019.

SkillGigs, Inc. Announces Leadership Expansion

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Thursday, January 20, 2022
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HOUSTON, Jan. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SkillGigs, Inc. announces additions to the leadership team.

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  • HOUSTON, Jan. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SkillGigs, Inc. announces additions to the leadership team.
  • Additions include President Stephen Saville, President of Digital Brad Hill, and Vice President of Marketing Amanda Betts.
  • VP of Marketing Amanda Betts will provide leadership for all marketing functions for the company.
  • "By adding 'Top 100 Leaders' with institutional leadership, extensive knowledge of connecting talent with opportunities, outstanding operational expertise, as well as entrepreneurial spirit, we will deliver continuous innovation," said Aftab.

Robin Miller Named Amerisure Regional Vice President of Field Claims for North and West Regions

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021
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FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Nov. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Amerisure is pleased to announce the promotion of Robin Miller to the role of regional vice president of Field Claims for Amerisure's North and West regions.

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  • FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Nov. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Amerisure is pleased to announce the promotion of Robin Miller to the role of regional vice president of Field Claims for Amerisure's North and West regions.
  • In this position, Miller will provide field claims leadership to the North and West regions and support Amerisure's Field Marketing & Underwriting business partners in both regions.
  • Miller will also have ongoing responsibility for the field claims staff in the company's Dallas, Farmington Hills, Chicago, Indianapolis, Chicago, St. Louis, and Phoenix locations.
  • "Robin has been a tremendous leader for our claims teams since joining Amerisure," said Becky Kenyon, vice president of Field Claims at Amerisure.

GuideOne Insurance Appoints Carol Sanders to Board of Directors

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Monday, October 11, 2021
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West Des Moines, Iowa, Oct. 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GuideOne Insurance announced the election of Carol Sanders, former chief financial officer, Sentry Insurance Company, to the Boards of GuideOne Mutual Holding Company and GuideOne Insurance Group, Inc., effective September 24, 2021.

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  • West Des Moines, Iowa, Oct. 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GuideOne Insurance announced the election of Carol Sanders, former chief financial officer, Sentry Insurance Company, to the Boards of GuideOne Mutual Holding Company and GuideOne Insurance Group, Inc., effective September 24, 2021.
  • Previously, Sanders served as executive vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer at Sentry Insurance Company.
  • She also served as executive vice president, chief financial officer, treasurer and chief operating officer at Jewelers Mutual Insurance Company.
  • GuideOne President & Chief Executive Officer, Jessica Snyder, said, We are proud to welcome Carol to the GuideOne Board of Directors.