Old Dominion University

Old Dominion University Selects Sarah Jane Kirkland as Associate Vice President for Corporate Partnerships

Retrieved on: 
Friday, December 16, 2022

NORFOLK, VA, Dec. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Old Dominion University has selected Sarah Jane Kirkland to serve as the Associate Vice President for Corporate Partnerships effective March 1, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • NORFOLK, VA, Dec. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Old Dominion University has selected Sarah Jane Kirkland to serve as the Associate Vice President for Corporate Partnerships effective March 1, 2023.
  • ODU President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., said, “Sarah Jane is well-known and highly respected in Hampton Roads, especially among business and industry leaders.
  • In addition to sharing his appreciation for members of the Search Committee, Dr. Weisel said, “Sarah Jane will be a tremendous asset to Old Dominion University.
  • I am honored to have an opportunity to continue this great work at Old Dominion University under the visionary leadership of President Hemphill and in close collaboration with fellow Monarchs.”

FVCbank Taps Bruce Gemmill as Senior Vice President / Chief Marketing Officer

Retrieved on: 
Monday, December 5, 2022

Gemmill's extensive executive and marketing experience position him well for his new role at FVCbank as Senior Vice President / Chief Marketing Officer.

Key Points: 
  • Gemmill's extensive executive and marketing experience position him well for his new role at FVCbank as Senior Vice President / Chief Marketing Officer.
  • Previously, Gemmill spent eight years with John Marshall Bank, where marketing efforts helped the bank grow by 367% during his time.
  • "Having Bruce join our team of great bankers makes us an even stronger bank," said FVCbank's President, Patricia Ferrick.
  • "The fact that FVCbank continues to attract top talent like Bruce is a testament to the exemplary reputation our Bank enjoys.

Janice Hawkins Brightening Smiles and Futures for Oral Health and Hygiene

Retrieved on: 
Monday, December 12, 2022

NORFOLK, Va., Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- From the front lines of healthcare to educating the next generation, Janice Hawkins, a Clinical Associate Professor at Old Dominion University, PhD, RN, is no stranger when it comes to serving a healthier world.

Key Points: 
  • As a healthcare advocate, Hawkins shared her nursing expertise in health promotion and health policy on November 17-18, 2022, at the CARICOM Initiative, Two Risk Factors, Too Many Diseases, where she promoted the roles of nurses in contributing to better oral health equity and oral health care access.
  • As a healthcare advocate, Hawkins shared her nursing expertise in health promotion and health policy on November 17-18, 2022, at the CARICOM Initiative, Two Risk Factors, Too Many Diseases, where she promoted the roles of nurses in contributing to better oral health equity and oral health care access.
  • During the seminar, Hawkins continued to encourage all nurses to become Colgate-Palmolive Bright Smiles, Bright Futures Oral Health Equity Leaders, through the free online training via Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Sigma).
  • Hawkins shares her nursing expertise in health promotion, global health, climate change and health policy.

Blue & Co. Deepens Its Service Offerings With the Acquisition of Indianapolis-Based Alerding CPA Group

Retrieved on: 
Friday, November 25, 2022

Alerding brings extensive niche experience serving the needs of Manufacturing, Construction, Not-for-Profit, Professional Services, and Tech industries in the Midwest.

Key Points: 
  • Alerding brings extensive niche experience serving the needs of Manufacturing, Construction, Not-for-Profit, Professional Services, and Tech industries in the Midwest.
  • "We are thrilled to announce this merger with the Alerding CPA Group, a 2022 Inside Public Accounting Top 500 Firm," said Brad Shaw, managing director of Blue & Co., LLC.
  • "Michael (Mike) Staton and Dave Garrett were both former employees at Blue, so it has been very exciting to welcome them back.
  • Mike Staton is one of the founding members of Alerding CPA Group and is a graduate of Marian University where he received his B.S.

Charles River Associates (CRA) Expands Its Financial Markets Practice

Retrieved on: 
Monday, November 21, 2022

Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI), a worldwide leader in providing economic, financial and management consulting services , today announced that Ozgur B. Kan has joined CRAs Financial Markets Practice as a vice president in the Companys New York office.

Key Points: 
  • Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI), a worldwide leader in providing economic, financial and management consulting services , today announced that Ozgur B. Kan has joined CRAs Financial Markets Practice as a vice president in the Companys New York office.
  • In addition to helping financial institutions manage exposure to compliance issues, we advise on changes in the competitive structure of financial markets and guide clients through arbitration and dispute resolution.
  • Charles River Associates is a leading global consulting firm specializing in economic, financial, and management consulting services .
  • Detailed information about Charles River Associates, a registered trade name of CRA International, Inc., is available at www.crai.com .

Recognizing Kristine Lampert and Christine Scott, OneDigital Executive Benefits Team

Retrieved on: 
Monday, October 31, 2022

Senior Vice President - Retirement Kristine Kopsiaftis Lampert and Vice President - Retirement Christine Graves Scott serve the executive benefits needs of public or private companies, helping position their clients to attract and retain key talent through the use of purposefully designed benefit and reward strategies.

Key Points: 
  • Senior Vice President - Retirement Kristine Kopsiaftis Lampert and Vice President - Retirement Christine Graves Scott serve the executive benefits needs of public or private companies, helping position their clients to attract and retain key talent through the use of purposefully designed benefit and reward strategies.
  • Thoughtful business planning and optimizing the use of insurance products, said Kristine, can change the lives and futures of families.
  • Christine said, I am excited when I see women move into executive benefits services.
  • Kristine Lampert and Christine Scott distinguish themselves in the field of deferred compensation and executive benefits through their thorough, creative and thoughtful benefit plan design that supports the goals of both plan participants and plan providers.

Informatica Launches Intelligent Data Management Cloud for Higher Education

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Informatica (NYSE: INFA), the enterprise cloud data management leader, today announced the launch of the Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC) for higher education at Educause, an annual conference focused on higher education technology.

Key Points: 
  • Informatica (NYSE: INFA), the enterprise cloud data management leader, today announced the launch of the Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC) for higher education at Educause, an annual conference focused on higher education technology.
  • Our partnership with Informatica brings best-in-class data management capabilities for the cloud while allowing us to integrate our on-premise data environments.
  • Informatica (NYSE: INFA), an Enterprise Cloud Data Management leader, empowers businesses to realize the transformative power of data.
  • We have pioneered a new category of software, the Informatica Intelligent Data Management Cloud(IDMC), powered by AI and a cloud-first, cloud-native, end-to-end data management platform that connects, manages, and unifies data across any multi-cloud, hybrid system, empowering enterprises to modernize and advance their data strategies.

The Glowline Opens on Norfolk's Elizabeth River Trail

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, October 26, 2022

NORFOLK, Va., Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Elizabeth River Trail Foundation is celebrating the completion of The Glowline, a path embedded with glow-in-the-dark stones from the Canadian company Ambient Glow Technology. The Glowline is the fourth luminous trail in the U.S. and the first on the East Coast.

Key Points: 
  • The Glowline is located on a section of the Elizabeth River Trail that runs through Jeff Robertson Park in Norfolk's West Ghent neighborhood .
  • "We are glowing with excitement over this truly special and unique feature on the trail," said Kindra Greene, executive director of the Elizabeth River Trail Foundation.
  • "The health of the Elizabeth River and the vitality of this trail that surrounds it are very important to us.
  • The Elizabeth River Trail Foundation's mission is to create an inclusive and resilient urban riverfront trail that connects and inspires people and businesses in the Hampton Roads region.

Old Dominion University Celebrates Inauguration of Ninth President

Retrieved on: 
Friday, October 21, 2022

President Hemphill was installed as the ninth president of Old Dominion University by Bruce Bradley 78, rector of the Board of Visitors, during an investiture ceremony Friday morning in Chartway Arena.

Key Points: 
  • President Hemphill was installed as the ninth president of Old Dominion University by Bruce Bradley 78, rector of the Board of Visitors, during an investiture ceremony Friday morning in Chartway Arena.
  • President Hemphills service in higher education began with administrative roles in student affairs at the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville and Northern Illinois University, before he assumed the presidency at West Virginia State University.
  • President Hemphill shared his intention to become a university president over 20 years ago when he met friend and colleague Derrick Gragg, Ph.D.
    Gragg, the Combe Family Vice President for Athletics and Recreation at Northwestern University, shared memories of his time working with President Hemphill at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville.
  • In his keynote address, West Virginia University President Gordon Gee, Ed.D., who has led five universities, reflected on the role of a university president.

Armada Hoffler Secures Significant Office Lease for Town Center

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, October 19, 2022

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Oct. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Armada Hoffler (NYSE: AHH) announced that Old Dominion University has agreed to lease 18,000 square feet in the Town Center of Virginia Beach.

Key Points: 
  • VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Oct. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Armada Hoffler (NYSE: AHH) announced that Old Dominion University has agreed to lease 18,000 square feet in the Town Center of Virginia Beach.
  • As a result, office space in Town Center remains over 99% leased.
  • The fact that Old Dominion University has chosen to locate its new data science and cyber center at Town Center comes as no surprise, said Lou Haddad, President & CEO of Armada Hoffler.
  • The Town Center of Virginia Beach is an ongoing, multi-phase development that started in 2000 as a public-private partnership between the City of Virginia Beach and Armada Hoffler.