DePauw University

Kenco Names Thomas Kominsky New CFO

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Supply Chain Management, Trucking, Retail, Transport, Logistics, Other Transport, Bank, Economics, CFO, MBA, Bank of America, Student Transportation Inc., Northwestern University, Knowledge, DePauw University, Privatization, Bank of Montreal, Management

Kenco, a leading North American third-party logistics (3PL) provider, is pleased to announce the appointment of Thomas Kominsky as Chief Financial Officer.

Key Points: 
  • Kenco, a leading North American third-party logistics (3PL) provider, is pleased to announce the appointment of Thomas Kominsky as Chief Financial Officer.
  • Kominsky brings a wealth of knowledge from the transportation and logistics sector, both as a finance executive and a board member.
  • While in leadership roles at Student Transportation of America, Kominsky helped orchestrate multiple M&A transactions, the successful privatization of the company, and numerous capital raising activities.
  • Kominsky holds an MBA from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University, as well as a B.A.

The Conference Board Appoints Wendi Taylor Nations as CMO

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, November 16, 2023
World Business Chicago, Kellogg School, DePauw University, Heidrick & Struggles, Northwestern University, Communication, Partner, Uncertainty, EVP, Conference, MBA, CMO, The Conference Board, Nation, Human, SVP, Management

NEW YORK, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Conference Board, a leading non-profit think tank and business membership organization, has named Wendi Taylor Nations as its new Chief Marketing Officer.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Conference Board, a leading non-profit think tank and business membership organization, has named Wendi Taylor Nations as its new Chief Marketing Officer.
  • Nations joins The Conference Board from her most recent position as a Partner with the Hawthorne Strategy Group, a full-service communications firm in Chicago.
  • "Wendi's track record of proven success makes her uniquely suited to be our marketing leader," said Steve Odland, President and CEO of The Conference Board.
  • "It is a privilege to join The Conference Board.

Gavin Greene Joins Electrosoft as Company's First Chief Corporate Development Officer

Retrieved on: 
Monday, November 13, 2023
American University, Growth, DePauw University, Government, CCDO, MBA, Management

RESTON, Va., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Electrosoft Services, Inc., a rapidly growing cybersecurity and IT solutions firm, today announced that federal strategy and corporate development executive Gavin Greene has joined the company as its first chief corporate development officer. An accomplished and results-oriented executive, Greene brings more than 20 years of success guiding corporate evolutions for large, mid-sized and small government contractors. As CCDO, he is responsible for working with Electrosoft functional leaders to explore, propose and guide the execution of growth strategies.

Key Points: 
  • RESTON, Va., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Electrosoft Services, Inc. , a rapidly growing cybersecurity and IT solutions firm, today announced that federal strategy and corporate development executive Gavin Greene has joined the company as its first chief corporate development officer.
  • An accomplished and results-oriented executive, Greene brings more than 20 years of success guiding corporate evolutions for large, mid-sized and small government contractors.
  • As CCDO, he is responsible for working with Electrosoft functional leaders to explore, propose and guide the execution of growth strategies.
  • "As Electrosoft continues our strong growth trajectory, we are refining our corporate strategy to align with the opportunities ahead," said Dr. Sarbari Gupta , CEO of Electrosoft.

CN Announces COO Succession and Evolution of Operating Structure

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
MB, Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Psychology, CNI, NYSE, Transport, AB, Chief mechanical engineer, Operational excellence, TSX, Senior, Transportation management system, DePauw University, CN, Record, University, Running, Plan, CNR, Safety, Joint Task Force – Global Network Operations, Patrick, Management, Engineering, Mechanical

CN intends to continue to refine this structure over time to align additional responsibilities under both roles as future phases of the transformation are executed.

Key Points: 
  • CN intends to continue to refine this structure over time to align additional responsibilities under both roles as future phases of the transformation are executed.
  • These appointments are the next evolution of our 'Make the Plan, Run the Plan, Sell the Plan’ operating model.
  • I want to thank Ed for his significant contribution to CN and to the railroad industry over the last 50 years and for his collaboration in imagining and developing the evolution of the operating team structure.
  • As Vice-President, Operational Excellence in 2022, he was responsible for driving continuous improvement across CN’s key operating metrics.

Streamline Health® Executes Strategic Restructuring, Provides Corporate Update

Retrieved on: 
Monday, October 16, 2023
III, Health, MBA, Interest, Lockwood, Greene & Co., Agilysys, Computation, Certified Public Accountant, DePauw University, Software as a service, McKesson Corporation, Sonia Revid, Bryant, BMO Capital Markets, Interim, Workforce, Growth, Accounting, Streamline, Executive, Attention, Clemson University, Villanova University, Management, Economics

The strategic restructuring initiatives are designed to reduce expenses and preserve cash while maintaining the Company’s ability to expand its high-margin SaaS business.

Key Points: 
  • The strategic restructuring initiatives are designed to reduce expenses and preserve cash while maintaining the Company’s ability to expand its high-margin SaaS business.
  • As part of the strategic restructuring initiatives, the Company has implemented a reduction in force of approximately 26 employees (approximately 24% of its workforce).
  • The Company expects the expense associated with the strategic restructuring to be substantially recognized by the end of fiscal 2023.
  • As a result of these strategic restructuring initiatives, the Company expects to realize annualized cost savings of approximately $5.8 million.

Humana Announces Leadership Transition Plan: Jim Rechtin named Chief Operating Officer and CEO Successor, Bruce Broussard to step down as CEO in the second half of 2024

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
General Health, Health, Health Insurance, Envision, Senior, NYSE, Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Psychology, DePauw University, Envision Healthcare, Eberhardt Rechtin, Culture, Medicare Advantage, Medicare, Growth, UnitedHealth Group, Strategic management, MA, Business administration, Bain & Company, Harvard Business School, DaVita Inc., Master of Business Administration, Management, Nursing, Humana

(NYSE: HUM) announced today it has named health care industry veteran Jim Rechtin as President and Chief Operating Officer of Humana Inc., effective January 8, 2024, as part of a long-planned CEO transition.

Key Points: 
  • (NYSE: HUM) announced today it has named health care industry veteran Jim Rechtin as President and Chief Operating Officer of Humana Inc., effective January 8, 2024, as part of a long-planned CEO transition.
  • He will report to Bruce Broussard, CEO, until the latter half of 2024 at which time Broussard will step down and Rechtin will assume the CEO role.
  • Broussard joined Humana in 2011 and assumed the role of CEO in 2013.
  • “As we work to make this a seamless transition in the coming months, I look forward to partnering with Jim.

Merlot Marketing promotes Chad Riley to Director of Client Services

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Learning, KBIS, Marketing, Communication, International Builders' Show, History, Merlot, Kitchen, Swimming, DePauw University, IBS, Chad, Growth, Infant, Media studies, PR

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Merlot Marketing, Inc. (Merlot), has promoted Chad Riley to Director of Client Services. In this new role, Riley will be responsible for overseeing all client relationships, guiding strategic direction and developing business objectives that provide value to clients and the agency.

Key Points: 
  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Merlot Marketing, Inc. (Merlot), has promoted Chad Riley to Director of Client Services.
  • Nationally recognized marketing and PR agency, @MerlotMarketing, has promoted Chad Riley to Director of Client Services.
  • "After nearly a decade with Merlot Marketing, every day still provides ample opportunity to grow, and I'm excited to keep expanding my experience as Client Services Director," said Riley.
  • Click to Tweet: Nationally recognized marketing and PR agency, @MerlotMarketing, has promoted Chad Riley to Director of Client Services.

Workday Sees Continued Momentum in Higher Education, With More than 70% of Workday Higher Education Customers Live

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Rhode Island School of Design, Employment, University, Student, Education, CHESS, University of Florida, WDAY, Iowa State University, Medical College of Wisconsin, DePauw University, Santa Clara University, Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana, HR, Faculty, Paper, HCM, Guilford College, Nursing, Management

PLEASANTON, Calif., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Workday, Inc. (NASDAQ: WDAY), a leader in enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources, today announced continued momentum in higher education. Leading higher education institutions including DePauw University, Medical College of Wisconsin, University of Florida, and more recently selected Workday Financial Management, Workday Human Capital Management (HCM), or Workday Student to help improve enrollment and revenue planning, and deliver engaging student experiences.

Key Points: 
  • As part of this momentum, more than 70% of Workday higher education customers – including recent go-lives from Guilford College and Ivy Tech Community College – are live on Workday.
  • They join more than 400 higher education institutions realizing the benefits of a unified, cloud-based system for financial, HR, and student data.
  • To keep pace, higher education institutions including Rhode Island School of Design, Santa Clara University, and more recently went live with Workday Student.
  • "Workday addresses the evolving challenges facing higher education institutions by uniquely connecting their finance, HR, student, and planning data for a unified experience – as evident by our growing list of new and live customers," said Michael Hofherr, general manager, higher education, Workday.

Kemper Announces Appointment of Interim Chief Financial Officer

Retrieved on: 
Friday, September 15, 2023
Professional Services, Insurance, Finance, Kemper Corporation, Interim, Partnership, KMPR, CFA, Senior, Risk management, Chartered Financial Analyst, ALM, Corporation, DePauw University, Blaine Lacher, NYSE, Economics, Management

Kemper Corporation (NYSE: KMPR) today announced the appointment of Bradley T. Camden, its Senior Vice President and Treasurer, as Interim Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately.

Key Points: 
  • Kemper Corporation (NYSE: KMPR) today announced the appointment of Bradley T. Camden, its Senior Vice President and Treasurer, as Interim Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately.
  • Kemper is initiating a formal search process as part of the selection of a permanent Chief Financial Officer.
  • “Jim has been a valuable member of our leadership team and I thank him for his many contributions over a seven year tenure at Kemper,” said Lacher.
  • in economics from DePauw University and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).

Northwestern Mutual Announces Updates to Board of Trustees

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, September 14, 2023
Diamond, Penn State Board of Trustees, Insurance, Small business, Huntington Bancshares, University, Associated Banc-Corp, Marketing, Sustainability reporting, BlackRock, Head, MBA, Harvard College, Economics, U.S. Bancorp, Phi Beta Kappa, Organization, DePauw University, Ackerley, Trustee, Harvard Business School, Bank of the West, Harmening's High Flyers, Bank, Merrill (company), Beveridge, Financial adviser, Management, Northwestern Mutual

MILWAUKEE, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Northwestern Mutual, a leading financial security company, announced today that Anne F. Ackerley and Andrew J. Harmening have been appointed to serve on its Board of Trustees.

Key Points: 
  • MILWAUKEE, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Northwestern Mutual, a leading financial security company, announced today that Anne F. Ackerley and Andrew J. Harmening have been appointed to serve on its Board of Trustees.
  • As a mutual company with a responsibility to policyowners, Northwestern Mutual has a Board of Trustees elected by its policyowners with responsibility and governance on company matters.
  • "Anne's leadership in retirement planning strategies across the defined contribution and retirement insurance businesses, as well as marketing, brand strategy, and institutional and retail client businesses brings additional expertise to Northwestern Mutual," said Northwestern Mutual Chairman, President and CEO John E. Schlifske.
  • For more information about Northwestern Mutual's commitment to sound corporate governance, visit our 2022 Sustainability Report .