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Code Ninjas Joins Keith Bell Opportunity Central in Forney

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Monday, March 4, 2024

FORNEY, Texas, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Code Ninjas, a renowned name in children's coding education, has announced its newly signed franchise agreement with the Keith Bell Opportunity Central (OC) in Forney, Texas. The new location will be located at 680 Innovation Boulevard.

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  • FORNEY, Texas, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Code Ninjas , a renowned name in children's coding education, has announced its newly signed franchise agreement with the Keith Bell Opportunity Central (OC) in Forney, Texas.
  • Code Ninjas at the OC is expected to open in late Spring, but The OC itself welcomed people through its doors last month.
  • In collaboration with The OC, Code Ninjas is excited to announce a unique employment opportunity for students ages 15-18.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome The OC to the Code Ninjas family," said Navin Gurnaney, Chief Executive Officer at Code Ninjas.

MSA Safety Elects Steve Blanco CEO as Part of Planned Management Succession; Nish Vartanian to Retire

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

His election is part of a planned management succession and coincides with a decision by MSA Chairman and CEO Nish Vartanian to inform the Board of Directors that he intends to retire as CEO in May of this year.

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  • His election is part of a planned management succession and coincides with a decision by MSA Chairman and CEO Nish Vartanian to inform the Board of Directors that he intends to retire as CEO in May of this year.
  • Mr. Vartanian announced his retirement and Steve's election this afternoon at a planned meeting of the company's global leadership team.
  • On his retirement plans, Mr. Vartanian, 64, a 39-year veteran of MSA, said he intends to continue his service on the MSA Board.
  • Additional Background on Steve Blanco:
    Prior to joining MSA, Mr. Blanco worked for Eaton Corporation, a global and diversified power management company.

Community Trust Bancorp, Inc. Announces the Appointment of Dr. Lillian (Kay) Webb to Its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Community Trust Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: CTBI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Lillian (Kay) Webb to its Board of Directors.

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  • Community Trust Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: CTBI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Lillian (Kay) Webb to its Board of Directors.
  • Lillian (Kay) Webb, Ph.D., was born in Bedford, Indiana, into a family of educators who taught her the love of learning.
  • Dr. Webb pursued her passion for vocal performance in college at Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, Illinois.
  • At UPIKE, Dr. Webb assists and advises students as they explore career paths through college and beyond.

Steel Dynamics Announces Leadership Appointments

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Mr. Graham has been with Steel Dynamics since 1994, holding various operational and leadership roles within both the steel fabrication and steel operations, and was part of the teams that constructed the Butler Flat Roll and Structural and Rail steel mills.

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  • Mr. Graham has been with Steel Dynamics since 1994, holding various operational and leadership roles within both the steel fabrication and steel operations, and was part of the teams that constructed the Butler Flat Roll and Structural and Rail steel mills.
  • Christopher Gionti has been promoted to Vice President of Steel Dynamics in recognition of his contributions to the company's operations and leadership.
  • Mr. Gionti joined Steel Dynamics in 1998 as a plant mechanical engineer at the company's Butler Flat Roll Steel Division and progressively grew in leadership responsibilities, including manager roles at the company's Engineered Bar Products Steel Division and as an operations manager within the company's flat rolled steel processing operations.
  • Mr. Keown joined Steel Dynamics in 1998 as a process engineer at the company's Butler Flat Roll Steel Division and progressively grew in leadership responsibilities, including leading the company's Engineered Bar Products Steel Division as its General Manager from 2014 to 2021.

Ernest Anye Joins First Farmers as Information Security Officer

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

First Farmers and Merchants Corporation (OTC Pink: FFMH), the holding company for First Farmers and Merchants Bank, today announced that Ernest Anye, DIT, CISSP, has joined the bank as its Information Security Officer.

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  • First Farmers and Merchants Corporation (OTC Pink: FFMH), the holding company for First Farmers and Merchants Bank, today announced that Ernest Anye, DIT, CISSP, has joined the bank as its Information Security Officer.
  • “We are pleased to announce that Ernest Anye joined our bank in the newly created role of Information Security Officer,” stated Brian K. Williams, First Farmers’ Chairman and CEO.
  • “His extensive experience in information technology and cybersecurity will enhance our information security strategies in conjunction with our Information Technology team, bank regulators and other industry-relevant security standards.
  • In this new role, he is responsible for planning, implementing and maintaining information security measures to safeguard the bank’s corporate and customer information.

AllCampus Announces New Partnership with Indiana Wesleyan University

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

CHICAGO, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- AllCampus, a leading higher education services provider partnering with top-ranked institutions to make higher education more affordable, accessible and equitable, today announced Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) as its first learning provider.

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  • The partnership will expand the program options available on the AllCampus Workplace Platform which is used by more than 4,000 organizations and 20 million employees.
  • These employees will now have access to Indiana Wesleyan University's 160 online degree programs in several areas of study, including business, computer science, education and nursing.
  • "Our new partnership with AllCampus is another example of our innovation in online education to better serve students.
  • As AllCampus' first university to join as a learning provider, Indiana Wesleyan University's online programs will be available on the AllCampus Workplace Platform.

EQS-News: Rentschler Biopharma appoints Benedikt von Braunmuehl as Chief Executive Officer and Tom Roberts as President and General Manager U.S.

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Monday, September 25, 2023

Rentschler Biopharma appoints Benedikt von Braunmuehl as Chief Executive Officer and Tom Roberts as President and General Manager U.S.

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  • Rentschler Biopharma appoints Benedikt von Braunmuehl as Chief Executive Officer and Tom Roberts as President and General Manager U.S.
  • Prior to joining Rentschler Biopharma, Mr. von Braunmuehl served as CEO of HMNC Brain Health in Munich, Germany, where he transformed a research-focused organization to a clinical-stage biopharma company.
  • Prof. Dr. Nikolaus F. Rentschler, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Rentschler Biopharma SE, said: “I would like to warmly welcome Benedikt von Braunmuehl to Rentschler Biopharma.
  • Mr. von Braunmuehl is the perfect fit for leading Rentschler Biopharma, to continue transforming innovative ideas into life-saving biopharmaceuticals in the future.

Rentschler Biopharma appoints Benedikt von Braunmuehl as Chief Executive Officer

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Benedikt von Braunmuehl, a transformational leader with a 30-year track record in the global healthcare industry, is named CEO Rentschler Biopharma SE

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  • Benedikt von Braunmuehl, a transformational leader with a 30-year track record in the global healthcare industry, is named CEO Rentschler Biopharma SE
    Company also announces appointment of Tom Roberts, an entrepreneurial trailblazer with over 20 years of experience, as President of Rentschler Biopharma Inc. and General Manager U.S.
    LAUPHEIM, Germany and STEVENAGE, United Kingdom and MILFORD, Mass., Sept. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rentschler Biopharma SE, a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) for biopharmaceuticals, today announced that the company has hired Benedikt von Braunmuehl as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
  • Prior to joining Rentschler Biopharma, Mr. von Braunmuehl served as CEO of HMNC Brain Health in Munich, Germany, where he transformed a research-focused organization to a clinical-stage biopharma company.
  • Prof. Dr. Nikolaus F. Rentschler, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Rentschler Biopharma SE, said: “I would like to warmly welcome Benedikt von Braunmuehl to Rentschler Biopharma.
  • I very much look forward to working with Benedikt von Braunmuehl to continue to create value sustainably, for our clients and patients.”
    Benedikt von Braunmuehl, CEO, Rentschler Biopharma SE, commented: “I am excited to have the opportunity to lead Rentschler Biopharma.

Angel Handlon Named New Director of Human Resources at Total-Western

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

PARAMOUNT, Calif., July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Total-Western has announced Angel Handlon as its new Director of Human Resources.

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  • PARAMOUNT, Calif., July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Total-Western has announced Angel Handlon as its new Director of Human Resources.
  • I was immediately drawn to Total-Western for its innovative leadership, people-centric focus, and commitment to 'doing what's right,'" said Ms. Handlon.
  • In her new role, Ms. Handlon will oversee the development of a strategically aligned human resources department that continues to support employees and drives innovation and excellence across the Total-Western organization.
  • Ms. Handlon earned her bachelor's degree in English from Hanover College and her MBA in Business & Human Resources Management from Indiana Wesleyan University.

MSA Safety's Steve Blanco Elected President and Chief Operating Officer

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

PITTSBURGH, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global safety equipment manufacturer MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA) today announced that Steve Blanco has been elected President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) by the company's Board of Directors.

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  • PITTSBURGH, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global safety equipment manufacturer MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA) today announced that Steve Blanco has been elected President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) by the company's Board of Directors.
  • Mr. Blanco, 56, previously served as President of the company's Americas business segment, a position to which he was appointed in 2017.
  • As President and COO, Mr. Blanco will oversee the continued implementation of the company's strategic initiatives across MSA's global portfolio.
  • Prior to MSA Safety, Mr. Blanco worked for Eaton Corporation as Vice President of Manufacturing for the company's $7 billion Electrical Sector.