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Fifth Third and UNC Kenan Institute Launch “Empowering American Cities” Initiative

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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Fifth Third (NASDAQ: FITB) today announced the launch of Empowering American Cities, the outcome of a collaborative relationship with the Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

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  • Fifth Third (NASDAQ: FITB) today announced the launch of Empowering American Cities, the outcome of a collaborative relationship with the Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
  • Empowering American Cities delivers relevant, local economic information tailored for business leaders looking to grow their operations.
  • Empowering American Cities provides individually created dashboards, based on the Kenan Institute research for all EMAs.
  • “Through this relationship, the Kenan Institute and Fifth Third Bank will advance information and knowledge about America’s local economies,” said Jeff Korzenik, Fifth Third Commercial Bank chief economist.

Acadia Healthcare Acquires Three Comprehensive Treatment Centers in North Carolina

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACHC) today announced that it has recently completed the acquisitions of three comprehensive treatment centers (“CTC”) in North Carolina.

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  • Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACHC) today announced that it has recently completed the acquisitions of three comprehensive treatment centers (“CTC”) in North Carolina.
  • Two of the locations, rebranded as Raleigh Comprehensive Treatment Center and Greenville Comprehensive Treatment Center, are located in Raleigh, North Carolina, and Greenville, North Carolina, respectively.
  • The third acquired location, rebranded as Hillsborough Comprehensive Treatment Center, in Hillsborough, North Carolina, serves residents in communities from Durham to Burlington.
  • With these additions, Acadia now operates 10 CTC locations in North Carolina and 160 locations in 32 states across the country.

Cellipont Bioservices Appoints Edwin Beale as Chief Commercial Officer

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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THE WOODLANDS, Texas, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cellipont Bioservices, a leading cell therapy Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), today announced the appointment of Edwin Beale as its new Chief Commercial Officer, effective immediately.

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  • THE WOODLANDS, Texas, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cellipont Bioservices, a leading cell therapy Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), today announced the appointment of Edwin Beale as its new Chief Commercial Officer, effective immediately.
  • Edwin's leadership will be instrumental in further establishing Cellipont as a leading partner for CDMO services in the rapidly growing cell therapy market.
  • In his new role, Mr. Beale will oversee all commercial operations at Cellipont, playing a pivotal role in driving strategic growth and expansion.
  • I look forward to serving our clients and surpassing their expectations," said Edwin Beale, Chief Business Officer.

SSR Mining Announces Changes to Executive Leadership Team

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Friday, March 8, 2024
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SSR Mining Inc. (NASDAQ/TSX: SSRM, ASX: SSR) ("SSR Mining" or the “Company") announces the reorganization of key roles and responsibilities within its executive leadership team.

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  • SSR Mining Inc. (NASDAQ/TSX: SSRM, ASX: SSR) ("SSR Mining" or the “Company") announces the reorganization of key roles and responsibilities within its executive leadership team.
  • The changes to the executive leadership team are effective immediately.
  • Rod Antal, Executive Chairman of SSR Mining, said, "The changes to the roles and responsibilities of our executive leadership team will provide an opportunity to realign accountabilities to better support the business, particularly as the Company continues to navigate and assess the impacts of the Çöpler Incident.
  • Ms. Thomopoulos will join the executive leadership team and, as Executive Vice President, Human Resources will have responsibility for the human resources, communications and administration functions.

Vestar Capital Partners Announces Promotions

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vestar Capital Partners, a leading U.S. middle-market private equity firm, today announced the promotions of Wilson Orr and Ian Singleton from Vice Presidents to Principals, and Alyssa Stropoli from Senior Associate to Vice President.

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  • Orr and Singleton Promoted to Principal, Stropoli to Vice President
    NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vestar Capital Partners, a leading U.S. middle-market private equity firm, today announced the promotions of Wilson Orr and Ian Singleton from Vice Presidents to Principals, and Alyssa Stropoli from Senior Associate to Vice President.
  • "Vestar has a long history of homegrown talent and promoting from within, and we're proud to uphold that tradition with the promotions of Wilson, Ian and Alyssa," said Dan O'Connell, Founder and CEO of Vestar.
  • We congratulate each of them on their promotions and look forward to their continued contributions to the firm."
  • Prior to joining Vestar, she was an Associate in Investor Relations at BC Partners, and previously she was an Associate on BlackRock's High Yield Portfolio Management team.

Snowden Lane Partners Welcomes The Torres Group, Adds $200 Million in Client Assets

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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Snowden Lane Partners, an independent, advisor-owned, wealth advisory firm dedicated to providing client-focused advice in a values-driven culture, today announced that the Torres Group has joined the firm with $200 million in client assets under advisement.

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  • Snowden Lane Partners, an independent, advisor-owned, wealth advisory firm dedicated to providing client-focused advice in a values-driven culture, today announced that the Torres Group has joined the firm with $200 million in client assets under advisement.
  • Snowden Lane has added over $4 billion in client assets in the last two years.
  • “We’re as excited as ever about Snowden Lane’s growth and the quality of the advisors we’ve added in recent months, with the Torres Group being no exception,” said Lyle LaMothe, Chairman of Snowden Lane Partners.
  • The Financial Times named Snowden Lane to its elite FT 300 list for six straight years, recognizing Snowden Lane as one of the top independent RIA firms in the U.S.

Howmet Aerospace Elects Gunner Smith to Board of Directors

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Friday, September 29, 2023
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Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE:HWM) announces that its Board of Directors has elected Gunner Smith, President – Roofing, Owens Corning, to serve as an independent director on the Board, effective September 29, 2023.

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  • Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE:HWM) announces that its Board of Directors has elected Gunner Smith, President – Roofing, Owens Corning, to serve as an independent director on the Board, effective September 29, 2023.
  • “Gunner brings to the Howmet Board extensive business perspectives and manufacturing and sales expertise that will be complementary to our current board and which are highly valued in our evolving, competitive environment,” said John C. Plant, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
  • Prior to 2018, Mr. Smith served as the Vice President of Distribution and Home Center Sales for the roofing business at Owens Corning.
  • Before joining Owens Corning, Mr. Smith was the National Sales Manager for the Georgia-Pacific brand at PlyGem Siding Group.

The National Black MBA Association® (NBMBAA®) Today Announced H. Beecher Hicks III as President & CEO

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Saturday, September 9, 2023
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ATLANTA, Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Black MBA Association® (NBMBAA®) will formally introduce H. (Henry) Beecher Hicks III as president & chief executive officer at the 45th Annual Conference and Expo in Philadelphia, September 12 – 16, 2023.

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  • ATLANTA, Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Black MBA Association® (NBMBAA®) will formally introduce H. (Henry) Beecher Hicks III as president & chief executive officer at the 45th Annual Conference and Expo in Philadelphia, September 12 – 16, 2023.
  • Hicks, a lifetime NBMBAA member, most recently served 10 years as president & CEO of the National Museum of African American Music where he led the establishment and vast success of building the museum into a globally renowned entity.
  • Hicks brings an extraordinary cache of visionary leadership, business acumen, commitment, and connection to the Black community.
  • "This has been a rigorous and thorough process which positions the association for future growth and mission fulfillment," said Committee Chair Renee Horne.

PITTCO ADDS TYLER OLSEN, ANALYST, INVESTMENTS

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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MEMPHIS, Tenn., Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pittco Management, LLC, a single-family office located in Memphis, TN, has appointed Tyler Olsen as Analyst, Investments.

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  • MEMPHIS, Tenn., Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pittco Management, LLC, a single-family office located in Memphis, TN, has appointed Tyler Olsen as Analyst, Investments.
  • In his new role, Tyler will focus on analyzing, underwriting, and monitoring public and private equity fund managers within Pittco's managed funds strategy, evaluating Pittco's direct investments and assisting with general fund formation and composition matters.
  • "We eagerly anticipate the invaluable contributions Tyler will bring to our team as he evolves and flourishes alongside us," said Henry Guy, Pittco President & Chief Investment Officer.
  • When asked about this opportunity, Tyler said, "I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to join such a talented and dedicated team at Pittco to help strengthen the effort to support the Hyde family's legacy and impact."

Resolve Systems Names Sean Heuer as New CEO to Lead the Next Level of Growth

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Thursday, August 10, 2023
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CAMPBELL, Calif., Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Resolve Systems®, the leading intelligent IT automation software vendor, today announced the promotion of Sean Heuer to Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately. Heuer, formerly Chief Product and Technology Officer (CPTO), succeeds former CEO Vijay Kurkal. Thomas Krane, Managing Director of Insight Partners named Heuer to his new role. Insight Partners acquired Resolve in May, 2017.

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  • CAMPBELL, Calif., Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Resolve Systems ®, the leading intelligent IT automation software vendor, today announced the promotion of Sean Heuer to Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately.
  • "Sean presents a strong vision for Resolve, and we're not only confident in his abilities to lead, but we're excited to bring it all to life," Krane said.
  • "Sean's entrepreneurship, drive, and business expertise will be valuable assets for the future of Resolve and its growth."
  • Heuer received a bachelor's degree in systems analysis from Miami University and an MBA from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School.