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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.

Coke Florida Names Transformation and Innovation Leader

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) announced that it has named Gregory “Greg“ Park as Vice President, Transformation and Innovation.

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  • Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) announced that it has named Gregory “Greg“ Park as Vice President, Transformation and Innovation.
  • A seasoned professional in the Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) industry, Park will lead transformation initiatives that harness disruptive technologies like artificial intelligence, computer vision, Blockchain, and augmented reality to drive rapid innovation across all facets of Coke Florida business operations.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230816819817/en/
    Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC names Greg Park as Vice President, Transformation and Innovation.
  • Park will lead transformation initiatives that harness disruptive technologies like artificial intelligence, computer vision, Blockchain, and augmented reality (AR) to drive rapid innovation across all facets of Coke Florida business operations.

Monarch Private Capital Adds Bryan Didier as Partner and Managing Director for Renewable Energy Division

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Monday, June 26, 2023
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ATLANTA, June 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Monarch Private Capital is pleased to announce the upcoming addition of Bryan Didier as Partner and Managing Director for its rapidly expanding renewable energy division.

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  • ATLANTA, June 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Monarch Private Capital is pleased to announce the upcoming addition of Bryan Didier as Partner and Managing Director for its rapidly expanding renewable energy division.
  • His extensive experience and reputation in renewable energy tax credit transactions and his remarkable leadership skills make him the ideal person to spearhead our Renewable Energy Division," said George L. Strobel II , Partner, Co-Founder and Co-CEO at Monarch Private Capital.
  • As the newest addition to Monarch Private Capital's leadership team, Didier will play a crucial role in driving the company's renewable energy initiatives forward.
  • For more information on renewable energy tax equity investments, please contact Bryan Didier by emailing [email protected] .

Commnet Broadband names seasoned telecom executive Scott Horne CEO

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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CASTLE ROCK, Colo., May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Commnet Broadband ("Commnet") board of directors has named Scott Horne the next chief executive officer.

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  • CASTLE ROCK, Colo., May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Commnet Broadband ("Commnet") board of directors has named Scott Horne the next chief executive officer.
  • Horne is a seasoned telecom and operations leader with a track-record of building high-performing teams and growing companies.
  • Horne will continue to lead Commnet's growth into a world-class carrier wholesale and retail broadband provider serving the rural Southwest," said Michael Prior, chairman of the board, Commnet Broadband.
  • Horne received a Bachelor of Science degree in finance from Troy University and officially joined Commnet Broadband May 8.

Skanska’s Building Operations Expands Diversity & Inclusion Team; Names Inaugural National Director of Culture & Engagement

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Monday, May 1, 2023
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Skanska, a leading global construction and development firm, has named Ayesha Adams as the first-ever National Director of Culture & Engagement, Skanska USA Building.

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  • Skanska, a leading global construction and development firm, has named Ayesha Adams as the first-ever National Director of Culture & Engagement, Skanska USA Building.
  • This new role is a key addition to the business’ national Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) team.
  • “As we continue to evolve our inclusion journey, we’re thrilled to have Ayesha serve as our inaugural National Director of Culture & Engagement,” said Dina Clark, Senior Vice President, Diversity and Inclusion, Skanska USA Building.
  • Prior to Skanska, Adams served as HR Director at Aaron’s Inc, HR Manager at The Home Depot, and HR Manager at Ricoh Americas Corporation.

Lit Communities Sponsors Promising Pro Golfer Fatima Fernandez Cano

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala., March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fatima Fernandez Cano, the former Troy University star, is now being sponsored by Lit Communities – a Birmingham-based provider of broadband internet infrastructure nationwide – as she embarks on another season as a member of the Epson Tour with an eye toward returning to the LPGA Tour.

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  • Fatima also qualified for the LPGA tour in 2021 and 2022, appearing in 17 events.
  • Lauren Snider, Director of People for Lit Communities , met Fatima when they worked together several years ago at Shoal Creek Club, Alabama's top-rated golf course.
  • She's already a great golfer and competitor and we know she'll just keep getting better," Snider says.
  • "Alabama has given me so much," Fatima says, "and I'm so grateful to Troy and now to Lit for making it possible for me to stay here while representing them around the country and the world."

The National Security Group, Inc. Announces Executive Promotions

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Thursday, March 16, 2023
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The National Security Group, Inc. (the "Company") today announced promotions of three team members.

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  • The National Security Group, Inc. (the "Company") today announced promotions of three team members.
  • All three will report to Ross Aron, the Chief Executive Officer.
  • “It’s a privilege to be able to promote Kelly, Tonya and Laura into their executive roles,” stated Ross Aron.
  • Laura is also the Corporate Secretary and currently serves as Vice President and Assistant Secretary of the Company’s insurance subsidiaries.

Bank of Botetourt Names Austin its 7th President and Appoints to Board of Directors; Names CEO Hayth as Vice Chair of the Board of Directors

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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She then graduated from the Virginia Bankers School of Bank Management at University of Virginia, and the Graduate School of Banking at Louisiana State University.

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  • She then graduated from the Virginia Bankers School of Bank Management at University of Virginia, and the Graduate School of Banking at Louisiana State University.
  • The Bank's Board of Directors also voted to appoint CEO G. Lyn Hayth, III as its Vice Chair.
  • The Board of Directors promoted Dustin G. Bays to succeed Austin as the Bank's Chief Financial Officer.
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Colony Bankcorp Appoints Audrey Hollingsworth to Board of Directors

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Monday, October 24, 2022
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Colony Bankcorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: CBAN) (Colony or the Company), the bank holding company for Colony Bank (the Bank), today announced the appointment of Audrey D. Hollingsworth to the Board of Directors for both the Company and Colony Bank, effective December 1, 2022.

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  • Colony Bankcorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: CBAN) (Colony or the Company), the bank holding company for Colony Bank (the Bank), today announced the appointment of Audrey D. Hollingsworth to the Board of Directors for both the Company and Colony Bank, effective December 1, 2022.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221024005241/en/
    Colony Bankcorp Appoints Audrey D. Hollingsworth to Board of Directors (Photo: Business Wire)
    Hollingsworth serves as Vice President of People Services for Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers, a position she has held since 2018.
  • Commenting on the announcement, Mark H. Massee, Chairman of the Board of Directors, said, We are very pleased to welcome Audrey to our Board of Directors.
  • Hollingsworth serves on the Board of Directors for various organizations including the Development Authority Foundation Board, the University of Georgias J.W.

Oxford Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Welcomes Three New Medical Professionals To Their Award-Winning Team

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Thursday, October 20, 2022
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OXFORD, Miss., Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Oxford Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine is pleased to announce the arrival of Dr. Burch, Dr. Haley, and Katie Storm as the newest members of their award-winning board-certified team of providers.

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  • OXFORD, Miss., Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Oxford Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine is pleased to announce the arrival of Dr. Burch, Dr. Haley, and Katie Storm as the newest members of their award-winning board-certified team of providers.
  • "We pride ourselves in providing specialized patient care in the orthopaedic and sports medicine fields.
  • As Sports Medicine Specialist for both Ole Miss Athletic teams and Delta State University Athletics, Dr. Hunter Haley, brings his love of sports and medicine to the team at Oxford Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine.
  • Dr. Haley went on to complete a Sports Medicine Fellowship at the Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center in Birmingham, AL.