Wartburg College

On Tap Credit Union Elevates Leadership Team by Bringing on Two New Directors and Promoting Internal Talent to Support Growth Efforts

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Friday, March 1, 2024
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A trusted financial partner since 1954, their team crafts personalized financial solutions tailored to each individual's personalized goals.

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  • A trusted financial partner since 1954, their team crafts personalized financial solutions tailored to each individual's personalized goals.
  • As they look toward the future and their commitment to growth, they are expanding the leadership team with top-notch talent.
  • Jamie Gaffney, On Tap’s new Director of Business Services, joined the credit union in November 2023.
  • From there, he started a 5-year career at JSC Federal Credit Union, initially as a Consumer Loan Processor.

LCS names Dan Lahey to EVP/Chief Financial and Investment Officer

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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Des Moines, IA, Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LCS, the nation’s third-largest senior living operator, has promoted Dan Lahey to executive vice president /chief financial and investment officer effective Jan. 1, 2024.

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  • Des Moines, IA, Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LCS, the nation’s third-largest senior living operator, has promoted Dan Lahey to executive vice president /chief financial and investment officer effective Jan. 1, 2024.
  • Lahey will direct all financial and real estate operations for the organization and provide leadership for financial planning and analysis, accounting, treasury, tax, community finance, investments, capital markets, and asset and portfolio management for LCS.
  • “Dan understands our business from top to bottom and has made a tremendous impact on our company.
  • He joined LCS as an Accounting and Tax Manager on the finance team, and later joined LCS Real Estate at its inception.

Niman Ranch’s Elle Gadient Recognized on Forbes 30 Under 30 List for Family Farmer Support

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Friday, December 2, 2022
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Elle Gadient (27), farmer advocate for premium meat brand Niman Ranch , has been recognized on the prestigious 2023 Forbes 30 Under 30 Food and Drink list .

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  • Elle Gadient (27), farmer advocate for premium meat brand Niman Ranch , has been recognized on the prestigious 2023 Forbes 30 Under 30 Food and Drink list .
  • Elle serves in the unique position of farmer advocate at Niman Ranch, providing support, education and community building among the brands network of hundreds of small to mid-size, independent family farms and ranches across the country.
  • Photo Credit: Niman Ranch
    I am incredibly humbled and honored to be included on this list along with such impressive leaders, shared Elle in response to the recognition.
  • While the average age of farmers in the U.S. is nearly 60, Niman Ranchs average farmer age is 43 years old.

CBE Companies Announces Melissa Bechtel as New Chief Financial Officer

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021
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CEDAR FALLS, Iowa, Nov. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- CBECompanies (CBE) announcedtoday that Melissa Bechtel has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer.

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  • CEDAR FALLS, Iowa, Nov. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- CBECompanies (CBE) announcedtoday that Melissa Bechtel has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer.
  • "Melissa has proven herself to be an invaluable corporate leader since joining CBE in 2013," stated Erica St. John, President of CBE Companies and former CFO.
  • CBE veteran Melissa Bechtel to lead financial team and aid strategic growth initiatives in her new role as CFO.
  • Bechtel has held many roles since joining CBE including Financial Analyst III, Director of Corporate Financial, Planning & Analysis, and most recently Vice President of Corporate Strategy.

Chubb Appoints Richard Barnett Head of North America Construction Surety

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Wednesday, August 25, 2021
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WHITEHOUSE STATION, N.J., Aug. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Chubb has appointed Richard Barnett Executive Vice President, head of North America Construction Surety.

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  • WHITEHOUSE STATION, N.J., Aug. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Chubb has appointed Richard Barnett Executive Vice President, head of North America Construction Surety.
  • Chubb is the fifth largest surety underwriter in the U.S., representing more than 70 of the Engineering News Record top 400 contractors.
  • Barnett will report to Stephen Haney, Vice President, Chubb Group, and Division President North AmericaSurety, and Chief Underwriting Officer, Global Surety.
  • Prior to this appointment, Mr. Barnett served as Surety Director of Engineering and Construction, where he had underwriting responsibility for Chubb's large construction clients.

US Sports Camps' Snow Valley Iowa Basketball Schools Director Awarded 10th Consecutive USA Basketball Developmental Coach of the Year

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Tuesday, December 25, 2018
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SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Dec. 25, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --This is US Sports Camps' Snow Valley Iowa Basketball School's Coach Showalter's 10th consecutive award.

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  • SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Dec. 25, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --This is US Sports Camps' Snow Valley Iowa Basketball School's Coach Showalter's 10th consecutive award.
  • Since his first season as USA Basketball Coach for men's U16 and U17, he has maintained a perfect record of 62-0.
  • Coach Showalter was awarded this honor, not only because of the success he has brought USA basketball and his players, but because of the passion he inspires in his athletes.
  • Coach Showalter brings this same energy and ideals to his summer basketball camp in Iowa hosted at Wartburg College in Waverly.