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Aubrey L. Layne Jr. and J. Christopher Perry Join TowneBank Corporate Board of Directors

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
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SUFFOLK, Va., March 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TowneBank (Nasdaq: TOWN) is pleased to announce that the TowneBank Board of Directors has appointed Aubrey L. Layne, Jr. and J. Christopher Perry to its Corporate Board.

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  • SUFFOLK, Va., March 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TowneBank (Nasdaq: TOWN) is pleased to announce that the TowneBank Board of Directors has appointed Aubrey L. Layne, Jr. and J. Christopher Perry to its Corporate Board.
  • In addition, Layne has been appointed to serve on the Norfolk regional board for TowneBank, and Perry has been appointed to serve on the Virginia Beach regional board for TowneBank.
  • He serves on the foundation board for An Achievable Dream and the board of commissioners for the Virginia Port Authority.
  • “TowneBank is honored to have both Aubrey and Chris join our Corporate Board of Directors,” said William I.

Media Advisory – Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School to Host Commencement Ceremony for 200 Graduates

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Monday, March 13, 2023
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Confirmation of media attendance is required.

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  • Confirmation of media attendance is required.
  • Please RSVP by noon on Thursday, March 16 to:
    The Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School accepts more than 200 apprentices per year.
  • The school offers four- to eight-year, tuition-free apprenticeships in 19 trades and eight optional advanced programs.
  • Apprentices work a 40-hour week and are paid for all work, including time spent in academic classes.

Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Government Solutions Welcomes Edgar Sevilla, Chief Software Architect

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Monday, March 6, 2023
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Ashburn, Virginia, March 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DTC Government Solutions (SSA) has announced the appointment of Edgar Sevilla as its Chief Software Architect.

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  • Ashburn, Virginia, March 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DTC Government Solutions (SSA) has announced the appointment of Edgar Sevilla as its Chief Software Architect.
  • Prior to joining DTC Government Solutions, Sevilla served as the Director of Cybersecurity & Cyber Operations at Dark Wolf Solutions, where he led the development of innovative cybersecurity and software development solutions for clients in both the public and private sectors.
  • Sevilla's extensive experience also includes leadership roles at several prominent defense contractors, where he specialized in cybersecurity, cyber operations, and software development.
  • "We are thrilled to have Edgar join our team as Chief Software Architect," said DTC Government Solutions President, John Cremins.

TE Connectivity African Heritage Scholarship Program welcomes nine more students

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Monday, March 6, 2023
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SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland, March 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Another nine students will join TE Connectivity, a world leader in connectors and sensors, this summer as part of its African Heritage Scholarship Program.

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  • SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland, March 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Another nine students will join TE Connectivity, a world leader in connectors and sensors, this summer as part of its African Heritage Scholarship Program.
  • "Thanks to the leadership of our African Heritage Employee Resource Group, the scholarship program allows TE to attract a talented group of young people to help us create a safer, sustainable, productive and connected future."
  • The students will complete 10- to 12-week internships at TE sites throughout the U.S.
  • They will join ten students from the first year of the program returning to TE this summer to complete their second summer internship.

Mercury Systems Appoints Christine Fox Harbison as Executive Vice President and Chief Growth Officer

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
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ANDOVER, Mass., March 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mercury Systems, Inc., (NASDAQ: MRCY, www.mrcy.com ), a technology company that delivers processing power for the most demanding aerospace and defense missions, today announced the appointment of Christine Fox Harbison as Executive Vice President and Chief Growth Officer, effective March 6, 2023.

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  • ANDOVER, Mass., March 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mercury Systems, Inc., (NASDAQ: MRCY, www.mrcy.com ), a technology company that delivers processing power for the most demanding aerospace and defense missions, today announced the appointment of Christine Fox Harbison as Executive Vice President and Chief Growth Officer, effective March 6, 2023.
  • Harbison joins the company from Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems sector, where she served as Vice President and General Manager of the Combat Systems and Mission Readiness division.
  • Prior to that, she was Vice President of Northrop Grumman’s Advanced Ground Sensors business unit and held roles of increasing importance at Raytheon Company.
  • “We are exceptionally pleased to welcome Christine to the Mercury leadership team,” said CEO Mark Aslett.

Innovation Lab is Bringing HII Technology to the Next Generation of Shipbuilders

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Feb. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII’s (NYSE: HII) Newport News Shipbuilding division is harnessing the power of technology as it recruits the next generation of shipbuilders.

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  • NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Feb. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII’s (NYSE: HII) Newport News Shipbuilding division is harnessing the power of technology as it recruits the next generation of shipbuilders.
  • The Ray Bagley Innovation Lab is part of The Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School.
  • On Feb. 17, the Innovation Lab was dedicated in honor of Ray Bagley, retired vice president of trades operations at NNS.
  • HII, Verizon and BayPort Credit Union all have provided financial support for the Ray Bagley Innovation Lab.

Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant Announces New Chief Operating Officer

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Thursday, February 16, 2023
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EXTON, Pa., Feb. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Iron Hill Brewery recently announced Kathryn Henderson as the new Chief Operating Officer.

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  • EXTON, Pa., Feb. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Iron Hill Brewery recently announced Kathryn Henderson as the new Chief Operating Officer.
  • Henderson will oversee the individual restaurants' day-to-day operational team, as well as continue to strategically position Iron Hill as a premier brewery and restaurant group throughout the Eastern seaboard.
  • "I am thrilled to announce Kathryn as our new COO," says Iron Hill CEO Chris Westcott.
  • "I am honored to be joining Iron Hill, a leader in the restaurant and brewery scene for over 25 years," says Henderson.

Iron Hill Brewery Announces New Chief Operating Officer

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Thursday, February 16, 2023
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EXTON, Pa., Feb. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Iron Hill Brewery recently announced Kathryn Henderson as the new Chief Operating Officer.

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  • EXTON, Pa., Feb. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Iron Hill Brewery recently announced Kathryn Henderson as the new Chief Operating Officer.
  • Henderson will oversee the individual restaurants' day-to-day operational team, as well as continue to strategically position Iron Hill as a premiere brewery and restaurant group throughout the Eastern seaboard.
  • "I am thrilled to announce Kathryn as our new COO," says Iron Hill CEO Chris Westcott.
  • "I am honored to be joining Iron Hill, a leader in the restaurant and brewery scene for over 25 years," says Henderson.

Rayanne Darensbourg Joins Benetech Board of Directors

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Friday, February 10, 2023
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PALO ALTO, Calif., Feb. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Benetech , a global nonprofit focused on providing equitable opportunities for all learners, today, in advance of International Day of Girls and Women in Science (February 11, 2023), announced the appointment of Rayanne Darensbourg to its Board of Directors.

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  • PALO ALTO, Calif., Feb. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Benetech , a global nonprofit focused on providing equitable opportunities for all learners, today, in advance of International Day of Girls and Women in Science (February 11, 2023), announced the appointment of Rayanne Darensbourg to its Board of Directors.
  • The Benetech board, a diverse and highly experienced group of professionals, leverages collective expertise and leadership from a broad spectrum of sectors including technology, business, philanthropy, and education to advance the organization’s mission of driving equity in education.
  • “Benetech envisions a world where learning is inclusive and equitable, and where everyone can learn regardless of ability, race, gender, or socioeconomic status,” said Ayan Kishore, CEO, Benetech.
  • Rayanne’s public and nonprofit expertise in operationalizing strategies for supporting students, teachers and families will help Benetech better serve students with learning differences and disabilities.”
    The newest member of Benetech’s Board of Directors, Rayanne will provide valuable strategic guidance to help Benetech intensively cater to underserved students domestically and further inclusive education globally.

TowneBank Names Clark as Chief Operating Officer

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Thursday, January 5, 2023
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SUFFOLK, Va., Jan. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TowneBank (the “Company” or “Towne”) (Nasdaq: TOWN) is pleased to announce the promotion of R. Lee Clark to Chief Operating Officer.

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  • SUFFOLK, Va., Jan. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TowneBank (the “Company” or “Towne”) (Nasdaq: TOWN) is pleased to announce the promotion of R. Lee Clark to Chief Operating Officer.
  • With three decades of experience in financial services, Clark joined the TowneBank family in 2006 as a senior business analyst and went on to leadership roles in loan administrations and banking operations before taking over as chief human resources officer in 2019.
  • Regarding Clark’s appointment, Chief Executive Officer Billy Foster shared, “Throughout his career at TowneBank, Lee has led with a steady hand and calm demeanor.
  • With total assets of $15.95 billion as of September 30, 2022, TowneBank is one of the largest banks headquartered in Virginia.