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Hancock Whitney Names Shane Loper as Hancock Whitney Bank President

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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With former Hancock Whitney Bank President Joe Exnicios’ official retirement on March 1, 2024, after 46 years of service, Hancock Whitney has named current Chief Operating Officer D. Shane Loper to succeed Exnicios as bank president.

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  • With former Hancock Whitney Bank President Joe Exnicios’ official retirement on March 1, 2024, after 46 years of service, Hancock Whitney has named current Chief Operating Officer D. Shane Loper to succeed Exnicios as bank president.
  • Loper assumes the title of president of Hancock Whitney Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hancock Whitney Corporation (HWC) operating under the bank’s 1899 charter, which supports financial services regulatory requirements.
  • “Shane Loper’s 34 years of dedication to this organization, his astute executive leadership with our company and in the banking industry, and his keen understanding of what it takes to stay strong and successful in serving today’s clients prepare him well to assume the role as Hancock Whitney Bank President,” said Hancock Whitney Corporation President and CEO John Hairston.
  • “I am deeply honored and excited to be the bank’s next president,” said Loper.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Patricia Engelhardt as a Top Pinnacle Platinum Professional

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Monday, February 5, 2024
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DELAND, Fla., Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Patricia Engelhardt is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Platinum Professional for her contributions to the field of Industrial and Organizational Psychology and the Military.

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  • DELAND, Fla., Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Patricia Engelhardt is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Platinum Professional for her contributions to the field of Industrial and Organizational Psychology and the Military.
  • A highly regarded expert in multiple fields, Dr. Engelhardt has a comprehensive skill set encompassing expertise in mental healthcare, leadership competency, and business development.
  • She knows what the lack of diversity, equity, and inclusion feels like in daily living and in the pursuit of a professional career.
  • Aside from her professional pursuits, Dr. Engelhardt enjoys hiking, kayaking, swimming, meditation, music, dance, theatre, reading and writing.

Poised for a New Era of Wealth Management, Newly Independent Firm - Steadmont Advisors - Joins Forces with Dynasty Financial Partners to Deepen Client Services for the “Millionaire Next Door”

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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Veteran financial advisors Taylor Hart, Mimi Dunn, and Amy Drinkard announced today that they have engaged Dynasty Financial Partners and Fidelity to launch a newly independent firm called Steadmont Advisors.

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  • Veteran financial advisors Taylor Hart, Mimi Dunn, and Amy Drinkard announced today that they have engaged Dynasty Financial Partners and Fidelity to launch a newly independent firm called Steadmont Advisors.
  • “We ultimately decided to join the Dynasty Network after years of conversations and due diligence in the space.
  • Taylor Hart, CFP®, CPFA®, serves as the President, Founding Partner, and a Client Advisor at Steadmont Advisors in Birmingham, AL.
  • Mimi Dunn, AWMA, from Birmingham, Alabama, serves as a Founding Partner, Chief Compliance Officer, and Client Advisor at Steadmont Advisors.

Caribou Biosciences Appoints Tim Kelly as Chief Technology Officer and Highlights Multiple Clinical Catalysts Expected in 2024

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Sunday, January 7, 2024
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-- Caribou to present at 42nd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on Thursday, January 11, at 11:15 am PST --

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  • In addition, Caribou highlighted successful execution across its allogeneic CAR-T cell therapy platform over the past year and provided an outlook on multiple clinical catalysts planned for 2024.
  • We are excited to kick off 2024 by welcoming Tim Kelly as Caribou’s chief technology officer,” said Rachel Haurwitz, PhD, Caribou’s president and chief executive officer.
  • Appointed Tim Kelly as Caribou’s chief technology officer, leading the company’s process development and manufacturing organizations.
  • CB-012: Caribou plans to initiate patient enrollment in the AMpLify Phase 1 clinical trial in r/r AML in H1 2024.

Titan Frozen Fruit Strengthens Team with the Additions of Alan Cutler as Chief Financial Officer and Tom Byrne as Executive Vice President of Commercial Development

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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SANTA MARIA, Calif., Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Titan Frozen Fruit ("Titan" or "the Company"), a market-leading, value-added food ingredient manufacturer and fruit processor, announced today two new additions to strengthen the Company's senior leadership team. Alan Cutler has been named Chief Financial Officer and Tom Byrne has been named Executive Vice President of Commercial Development. Titan is a portfolio company of Vestar Capital Partners and Windhover Capital.

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  • Alan Cutler has been named Chief Financial Officer and Tom Byrne has been named Executive Vice President of Commercial Development.
  • "Given Alan's and Tom's successful track records, we are confident they will play a key role in Titan's transformation," said Jon Larsen, CEO of Titan.
  • In this newly created Executive Vice President of Commercial Development position, Mr. Byrne will lead business and product development and operational efficiencies across Titan, and will also serve as a critical member of the Company's Corporate Development/M&A team.
  • "I'm thrilled to be joining Titan at an exciting stage of its development," said Mr. Byrne.

Planatome Completes Spinout from Parent Company, Bolsters Executive Team with Key New Hires

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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The company also announced today that it has expanded its leadership team with the addition of two key industry executives.

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  • The company also announced today that it has expanded its leadership team with the addition of two key industry executives.
  • Surgeons using our blades have told us they see improved outcomes, setting a new standard of care as a result."
  • Currently in use by surgeons across the country, Planatome blades have proven to be a low-trauma, high-precision surgical tool.
  • To learn more about Planatome and its new hires, follow the company on LinkedIn: Planatome LinkedIn and Keith Jeffcoat and Steve Joachim .

Emily Williams Knight, Ed.D. joins Operation Homefront's National Board of Directors

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Operation Homefront, a leading national nonprofit dedicated to serving America's military families, has elected Dr. Emily Williams Knight, CEO of the Texas Restaurant Association and Education Foundation, to its national board of directors.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Operation Homefront, a leading national nonprofit dedicated to serving America's military families, has elected Dr. Emily Williams Knight, CEO of the Texas Restaurant Association and Education Foundation, to its national board of directors.
  • "I am thrilled Emily will be joining our very talented board of directors," said Brig Gen (ret) John I. Pray, Jr., President and CEO of Operation Homefront.
  • "On behalf of our entire board, I want to welcome Emily to Operation Homefront," said Uli Correa, chair of Operation Homefront's board of directors.
  • Knight also serves on the Texas Travel and Tourism Board, the University of North Texas School of Hospitality Advisory Board, and the Texas Business Roundtable.

Windsor Group LLC Takes Strategic Step with Inaugural Vice President Hire

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Friday, October 6, 2023
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BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Windsor Group LLC is pleased to announce the hiring of retired U.S. Army Colonel Edna W. Cummings as Vice President. In addition to her long list of military accolades, Cummings has more than 20 years of executive leadership experience in operations, business development, and outreach in the public sector. Windsor Group President and CEO Diedre Windsor, commented, "We're very excited to have Edna join our team. She brings the leadership and expertise we need to expand and sustain our growth and operations".

Key Points: 
  • Edna Cummings, decorated military veteran and accomplished leader, joins Windsor Group LLC as Vice President, bringing a wealth of experience in both the commercial and government space.
  • BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Windsor Group LLC is pleased to announce the hiring of retired U.S. Army Colonel Edna W. Cummings as Vice President.
  • Windsor Group President and CEO Diedre Windsor, commented, "We're very excited to have Edna join our team.
  • She holds a Master of Strategic Studies from the Army War College, Carlise, PA, and an M.S.

Research-Based Digital Family Engagement Program Set to Expand Student Support

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ParentPowered PBC, an education technology company that provides research-based digital family engagement, today announced the appointment of Terri Soutor as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Melissa Palmer as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). These moves coincide with ParentPowered's preparations for substantial growth as it continues expanding its product portfolio to further enhance student support.

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  • These moves coincide with ParentPowered's preparations for substantial growth as it continues expanding its product portfolio to further enhance student support.
  • She has served since early 2022 on the ParentPowered Board of Directors and brings an in-depth understanding of the organization's mission to support student learning.
  • "Backed by robust research and a track record of success, ParentPowered's digital family engagement program holds immense promise.
  • For more information about ParentPowered's evidence-based family engagement programs, visit http://www.parentpowered.com , and stay connected with ParentPowered on social media through Facebook and LinkedIn .

Lora Jex Appointed Executive Vice President & Chief Risk Officer

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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ASHEVILLE, N.C., Sept. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The board of directors of HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: HTBI) (“Company”), the holding company of HomeTrust Bank (“Bank” or “HTB”), today announced that Lora Jex assumed the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer ("CRO") of both the Company and the Bank effective August 31, 2023.

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  • ASHEVILLE, N.C., Sept. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The board of directors of HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: HTBI) (“Company”), the holding company of HomeTrust Bank (“Bank” or “HTB”), today announced that Lora Jex assumed the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer ("CRO") of both the Company and the Bank effective August 31, 2023.
  • As such she will have oversight of assessing and maturing HTB’s risk appetite to further advance the Bank’s enterprise risk management approach.
  • Ms. Jex will serve as a member of the Operating Committee and report functionally to the Bank’s Audit Committee and administratively to C. Hunter Westbrook, President & Chief Executive Officer of HTB.
  • Finding a CRO who could elevate HTB’s already strong enterprise risk management culture was imperative.” says C. Hunter Westbrook, President & Chief Executive Officer.