Sonoma State University

Exchange Bank Announces Kelly Back, Vice President, Commercial Relationship Manager

Retrieved on: 
Monday, November 13, 2023

Exchange Bank (OTC: EXSR) announces the promotion of Kelly Back to vice president, commercial relationship manager, moving from his previous role as Sebastopol branch manager.

Key Points: 
  • Exchange Bank (OTC: EXSR) announces the promotion of Kelly Back to vice president, commercial relationship manager, moving from his previous role as Sebastopol branch manager.
  • In his new role, Kelly will focus on establishing and deepening relationships with commercial lending and commercial real estate customers as well as aligning retail branch and commercial banking activities.
  • Kelly holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Marketing from Sonoma State University.
  • He is active in the community and enjoys volunteering at community events along with many years of coaching youth sports.

Barnes & Noble Education and Sonoma State University Launch Seawolf Bundle, a First Day® Complete Program, to Enhance Student Outcomes

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Barnes and Noble College (BNC), a Barnes & Noble Education Inc. (NYSE: BNED) company and leading solutions provider for the education industry, announced today the launch of First Day® Complete at Sonoma State University.

Key Points: 
  • Barnes and Noble College (BNC), a Barnes & Noble Education Inc. (NYSE: BNED) company and leading solutions provider for the education industry, announced today the launch of First Day® Complete at Sonoma State University.
  • Barnes & Noble College (BNC), which manages BNED’s campus bookstores and associated school-branded e-commerce sites, will implement the Seawolf Bundle book program for the nearly 5,600 undergraduate students who will attend Sonoma State University in fall 2023.
  • “We’re excited to partner with Sonoma State University,” said Jonathan Shar, President, Barnes & Noble College.
  • BNC’s First Day Complete is a turnkey, customizable equitable access program that provides institutions with the capability to significantly improve student outcomes.

International Volcanic Wine Conference a Success with Full Roster of Producers and Exceptional Attendance

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, June 29, 2023

NEW YORK,  June 29, 2023  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- John Szabo, Master Sommelier, and award-winning author, in concert with Volcanic Wines International (VWI) and Colangelo & Partners, is excited to share the results of this year's edition of the Volcanic Wine Conference. 2023 marks the 3rd edition of the conference after taking a 3-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The sold-out winery participation and standing-room-only attendance for the master class seminars point to an ever-growing interest in this unique category of wines.

Key Points: 
  • Volcanic Wines International was established in 2018 in order to promote the establishment of a volcanic vines movement and provide educational and promotional opportunities for volcanic wine producers internationally.
  • The first two editions of the International Volcanic Wine Conference (IVWC), organized by Volcanic Wines International were a catalyst and facilitator in bringing together the world's volcanic regions.
  • "We're excited to further explore the intriguing world of volcanic wines at the 2024 Volcanic Wine Conference."
  • For more information and the latest updates, visit the Volcanic Wines International official website http://www.volcanicwinesinternational.com , and follow the VWI's Facebook (Volcanic Wines International) and Instagram (@volcanicwines_intl) pages.

Kristin Stafford Joins Novocure Board of Directors

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Novocure (NASDAQ: NVCR) today announced that Kristin Stafford has been elected to Novocure’s Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • Novocure (NASDAQ: NVCR) today announced that Kristin Stafford has been elected to Novocure’s Board of Directors.
  • “We look forward to welcoming Ms. Stafford to our board of directors,” said William Doyle, Novocure’s Executive Chairman.
  • Ms. Stafford is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a bachelor of science degree in business administration from Sonoma State University.
  • “With readouts from key clinical trials expected soon, this is an exciting time to join the board of Novocure,” said Ms. Stafford.

Emily Menjou of Exchange Bank Wins ABA Wealth Management Under 40 Award

Retrieved on: 
Monday, December 12, 2022

Exchange Bank (OTC: EXSR) is pleased to announce that Emily Menjou, personal trust fiduciary manager at Exchange Bank, is a recipient of the ABA Under 40 Wealth Management Award presented by the American Banking Association.

Key Points: 
  • Exchange Bank (OTC: EXSR) is pleased to announce that Emily Menjou, personal trust fiduciary manager at Exchange Bank, is a recipient of the ABA Under 40 Wealth Management Award presented by the American Banking Association.
  • Headquartered in Sonoma County and founded in 1890, Exchange Bank is a full-service community bank with assets of $3.43 billion.
  • Exchange Bank was named Best Consumer Bank by the NorthBay biz Magazines Best of the North Bay readers poll.
  • The Petaluma Argus Courier Peoples Choice Awards named Exchange Bank Best Local Bank 2022 and the Bohemian Magazines Best of the North Bay 2022 named Exchange Bank Best Business Bank and Best Consumer Bank.

ENA Names Anna Valdez New Journal of Emergency Nursing Editor-in-Chief

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, November 2, 2022

SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Over the last 16 years, Anna Valdez, PhD, RN, PHN, CEN, CFRN, CNE, FAEN, FAADN, has contributed in a variety of ways to the Emergency Nurses Association, the Journal of Emergency Nursing and the emergency nursing community as a whole.

Key Points: 
  • Valdez brings diverse experiences as nurse, educator and researcher to journal leadership role
    SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Over the last 16 years, Anna Valdez, PhD, RN, PHN, CEN, CFRN, CNE, FAEN, FAADN, has contributed in a variety of ways to the Emergency Nurses Association, the Journal of Emergency Nursing and the emergency nursing community as a whole.
  • Anna Valdez reached a career milestone when ENA introduced her as new editor of the Journal of Emergency Nursing.
  • On Wednesday, Valdez reached a new career milestone when ENA introduced her as the Journal of Emergency Nursing's new editor-in-chief.
  • The Emergency Nurses Association is the premier professional nursing association dedicated to defining the future of emergency nursing through advocacy, education, research, innovation, and leadership.

Marin Agricultural Land Trust (MALT) Introduces Conservation Leader Lily Verdone as Executive Director

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, September 8, 2022

The Marin Agricultural Land Trust ( MALT ), the first farmland trust in the nation, today announced that it has hired Lily Verdone, a long-time conservation and environmental leader, as executive director.

Key Points: 
  • The Marin Agricultural Land Trust ( MALT ), the first farmland trust in the nation, today announced that it has hired Lily Verdone, a long-time conservation and environmental leader, as executive director.
  • Lily has the leadership expertise, people skills, and the conservation and land trust experience to further build on MALTs successful work, said Jennifer Carlin, who was MALTs interim executive director and now assumes the deputy director role.
  • Verdone said MALTs ongoing mission to preserve agricultural land for agricultural use inspires and energizes her.
  • Marin Agricultural Land Trust is a nonprofit organization created in 1980 to permanently preserve Marin County farmland and establish Marin County as a thriving agricultural community in a healthy and diverse natural environment.

Promethean Showcases New Edtech Strategies at the Tech & Admin Summit

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, August 9, 2022

SEATTLE, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Promethean, a leading global education technology company, is hosting the Tech & Admin Summit on Thursday, August 18, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. EDT, to showcase how technology can better serve administrators, IT personnel, and schools regardless of the learning environments they are supporting. 

Key Points: 
  • The summit's featured speaker, Marlo Gaddis, is the chief technology officer for the Wake County Public School System.
  • For school administrators, the summit will explore the effective use of the Promethean ActivPanel, including edtech strategies, professional development resources, classroom tips and tricks, and shared successes to help throughout the school year.
  • For more information on sessions and to register for the Tech & Admin Summit, click here .
  • Promethean, the Promethean logo, ActivPanel, ActivSync, ActivInspire, ActivConnect, ActivSound, ClassFlow, and Vellum are trademarks or registered trademarks of Promethean Limited in the United Kingdom, United States, and other countries around the world.

Telstra Appoints Steve Mundt to Head Enterprise and Technology Sales for the Americas

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Telstra has named Steve Mundt as Vice President of Enterprise and Technology for the Americas, responsible for direct sales and new business development across the region.

Key Points: 
  • Telstra has named Steve Mundt as Vice President of Enterprise and Technology for the Americas, responsible for direct sales and new business development across the region.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220713005041/en/
    Telstra has named Steve Mundt VP of Enterprise and Technology, Americas, responsible for direct sales, new business development and supporting key growth initiatives.
  • He brings more than a decade of experience in telecommunications and global network services, most recently as Global Account Director for Media and Technology at Telstra.
  • Prior to joining Telstra in 2017, Mundt held sales and business development roles at global technology and telecommunications companies supporting enterprise, cloud and hybrid infrastructure initiatives.

Volta Inc. Hires Seasoned Team to Lead Legal Department

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, July 12, 2022

Hires Seasoned Team to Lead Legal Department (Photo: Business Wire)

Key Points: 
  • Hires Seasoned Team to Lead Legal Department (Photo: Business Wire)
    "The talent and extensive public company expertise that Michelle and Bill will bring to our team will reinforce Volta's industry leadership and help advance our strategic goals," said Vince Cubbage, Interim Chief Executive Officer.
  • "Michelle and Bill each bring to Volta decades of relevant public company legal experience at the highest levels," said Kathy Savitt, Chair of the Volta Board.
  • "We are pleased to welcome them to Volta as the company continues to expand its leadership position in the growing EV charging market.
  • Volta Inc. (NYSE: VLTA) is an industry-leading electric vehicle ("EV") charging network powering vehicles and commerce.