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Scott Reid Joins LBA Hospitality as Vice President Operations Support

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Thursday, June 2, 2022
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DOTHAN, Ala., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LBA Hospitality, an Alabama–based hotel management company, today announced they have hired Scott Reid to be the company's Vice President, Operations Support. Reid will oversee the activities and workflow of the Corporate Director of F&B, the Regional Engineering Team and the Task Force Management Team. Additionally, he is responsible for the development and implementation of an operations game plan focused on process improvements that will successfully impact brand and owner relations. He previously served a seven-year stint with LBA Hospitality and is delighted to return in his new role.

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  • DOTHAN, Ala., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --LBA Hospitality, an Alabamabased hotel management company, today announced they have hired Scott Reid to be the company's Vice President, Operations Support.
  • LBA stands out because of what's inside and I am grateful to be back home," says Scott Reid, VP of Operations Support, LBA Hospitality.
  • "I have known Scott for many years and feel honored to have him back as part of the LBA family," said Farrah Adams, COO of LBA Hospitality.
  • "Bringing him in as the Vice President, Operations Support was an easy decision and I have complete confidence in his abilities and immense hospitality knowledge."

Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning Names Annie Papero as Director of its First Cost-Free Early Childhood Resource Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022
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HERSHEY, Pa., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning (CHS) today announced the appointment of early childhood education expert, Annie Papero, as the Director of CHS Hershey, the School's first Early Childhood Resource Center.

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  • HERSHEY, Pa., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning (CHS) today announced the appointment of early childhood education expert, Annie Papero, as the Director of CHS Hershey, the School's first Early Childhood Resource Center.
  • With significant expertise leading early learning programs and a distinguished career teaching early childhood education at the university level, she is uniquely qualified to lead CHS at the early stages of the initiative and build an engaging team at CHS Hershey.
  • "I am honored to have this incredible opportunity to come back to Pennsylvania and help expand Catherine and Milton Hershey's vision.
  • It has become my life's work helping children reach their full potential and grow their love of learning," said Papero.

College of Charleston Names New School of Business Dean

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Friday, May 27, 2022
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In his current role as dean and W. Howard Rooks Distinguished Professor in the College of Business at East Carolina University (ECU) in Greenville, N.C., Schwager established the Copeland Diversity & Inclusion Fellows, the Cunanan Center for Professional Success and the Thomas D. Arthur Graduate School of Business.

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  • In his current role as dean and W. Howard Rooks Distinguished Professor in the College of Business at East Carolina University (ECU) in Greenville, N.C., Schwager established the Copeland Diversity & Inclusion Fellows, the Cunanan Center for Professional Success and the Thomas D. Arthur Graduate School of Business.
  • Prior to his appointment as dean in 2019, he served as the schools interim dean, associate dean and acting associate dean.
  • Also at ECU, Schwager served as assistant dean and interim assistant dean for Assessment, Accreditation and Curriculum, and as professor, associate professor, assistant professor and visiting assistant professor of management information systems in the College of Business.
  • We are honored to have Paul join the College of Charleston, says Suzanne Austin,executive vice president for academic affairs and provost.His leadership and administrative accomplishments, scholarly achievements and fundraising abilities will further elevate our School of Business and the overall academic distinction of the College.

Key Risk Announces Executive Appointments

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Friday, May 27, 2022
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Mr. Garrison joined Key Risk in 2009 and has held leadership roles in finance over his tenure, most recently serving as Financial Reporting & Analysis Manager.

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  • Mr. Garrison joined Key Risk in 2009 and has held leadership roles in finance over his tenure, most recently serving as Financial Reporting & Analysis Manager.
  • Mr. Moose joined Key Risk in 2008 and has held leadership roles in underwriting and sales over his tenure, most recently serving as Vice President, Sales & Distribution.
  • He has been vital in advancing the Key Risk brand and expanding the companys footprint and program offerings.
  • Commenting on the appointments, Scott A. Holbrook, President of Key Risk, said, Key Risk is committed to supporting the development of our team members and helping them realize their professional aspirations.

Duda|Paine Architects Celebrates 25-year Anniversary

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Thursday, May 12, 2022
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Duda|Paine Architects , a premier international design firm, celebrates twenty-five years since its founding in 1997.

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  • Duda|Paine Architects , a premier international design firm, celebrates twenty-five years since its founding in 1997.
  • Turan Duda, FAIA, and Jeffrey Paine, FAIA, chose the Durham warehouse district as the site to grow their single studio practice.
  • The work created by this collaborative group of thinkers and designers can be seen across the southeast and beyond.
  • The firms staff includes U.S. and international employees from Brazil, Germany, Japan, India, China, Russia, Nigeria and South Africa.

Banfield Pet Hospital® Welcomes Inaugural Class of its 2022 NextVet Internship Program as Part of Expanded Educational Pathways Offerings and Initiatives

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Thursday, May 5, 2022
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VANCOUVER, Wash., May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Banfield Pet Hospital® – the leading provider of preventive veterinary care in the U.S. – has announced the inaugural class of its NextVet internship program as part of the practice's recent commitment towards expanding its Educational Pathways program for future and current veterinary professionals. Beginning this summer, 15 high school students – each with an extraordinary drive and passion for pets – will take part in a paid opp-purr-tunity of a lifetime in Banfield hospital locations across eight cities: Atlanta, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Portland-Vancouver, and Washington D.C.

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  • To extend opportunities beyond the 2022 class of interns, Banfield also offered pet care assistant roles to 10highly qualified internship applicants.
  • "By continuing to remove barriers to equitable education through the expansion of Banfield's Educational Pathways program, we're creating more accessible pathways for current and aspiring veterinary professionals.
  • Follow the journey of the NextVet interns @BanfieldLife and #NextVet and stay up to date on the 2023 NextVet application process at: jobs.banfield.com/NextVet.
  • Banfield Pet Hospital Media Hotline: (888) 355-0595
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Denise McNeil Joins Bank of Oak Ridge Board of Directors

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Thursday, May 5, 2022
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OAK RIDGE, N.C., May 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oak Ridge Financial Services, holding company for Bank of Oak Ridge, (OTCPink: BKOR), announced the addition of Denise McNeil to the Board of Directors for the bank and the holding company.

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  • OAK RIDGE, N.C., May 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oak Ridge Financial Services, holding company for Bank of Oak Ridge, (OTCPink: BKOR), announced the addition of Denise McNeil to the Board of Directors for the bank and the holding company.
  • About Oak Ridge Financial Services, Inc.
    At Bank of Oak Ridge, we pride ourselves on knowing your name when you walk through our door.
  • Learn more about what makes Bank of Oak Ridge the Triads community bank by visiting one of our convenient locations in Greensboro, High Point, Summerfield & Oak Ridge.
  • Oak Ridge Financial Services, Inc. (OTCPink: BKOR) is the holding company for Bank of Oak Ridge.

RECOVERY CENTERS OF AMERICA AND MAPDA (MOTHERS AGAINST PRESCRIPTION DRUG ABUSE) 2022 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS COMMITTED TO THE FIGHT AGAINST ADDICTION

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022
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KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Recovery Centers of America (RCA) continues to support furthering education to treat those battling substance use disorder (SUD) by today announcing three outstanding winners of this year's Hope for Addiction Scholarships.

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  • Zach battled addiction for many years before hitting rock bottom and entering a recovery program in 2014.
  • The second Hope for Addiction Scholarship the RCA/ MAPDA Scholarship is awarded to Sara Solomon from Bridgewater, Massachusetts.
  • Recovery Centers of America (RCA) is a national network of substance use disorder treatment facilities inthe United States.
  • RCA's mission is to help 1 million patients achieve a life of recovery through evidence-based alcohol and drug addiction treatment.

Study Finds Monthly Child Tax Credit Insulated Families From Inflation, Steered Parents Away From Predatory Lending

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Thursday, April 14, 2022
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"While the Child Tax Credit still exists, this study demonstrates that the monthly payments were far more beneficial for working families than lump sum payments are," said Paolo Mastrangelo, Head of Policy and Governmental Affairs for Humanity Forward.

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  • "While the Child Tax Credit still exists, this study demonstrates that the monthly payments were far more beneficial for working families than lump sum payments are," said Paolo Mastrangelo, Head of Policy and Governmental Affairs for Humanity Forward.
  • 70 percent of parents receiving the monthly credit who were negatively affected by inflation reported said the monthly payments helped them better manage higher prices.
  • Unfortunately, many of these gains are expected to be lost without a return of monthly Child Tax Credit.
  • A report from Columbia University's Center on Poverty and Social Policy found that child poverty, which had been reduced by 3.7 million thanks to the Child Tax Credit, increased by 41% following the expiration of the monthly payments.

Oxford Industries Announces Promotion of Scott Grassmyer to Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer

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Friday, March 25, 2022
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ATLANTA, March 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oxford Industries, Inc. (NYSE:OXM) today announced that Scott Grassmyer, the Companys Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, has been promoted to the additional role of Chief Operating Officer.

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  • ATLANTA, March 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oxford Industries, Inc. (NYSE:OXM) today announced that Scott Grassmyer, the Companys Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, has been promoted to the additional role of Chief Operating Officer.
  • He played a key role in our acquisitions and integrations of Tommy Bahama, Lilly Pulitzer, Southern Tide and The Beaufort Bonnet Company.
  • Throughout his tenure, Scott has provided significant leadership and direction to our businesses in delivering long-term value to our shareholders.
  • Prior to joining the Company as Controller in 2002, Mr. Grassmyer was Duck Head's Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.