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NASA Names New Station Manager, Space Operations Deputy

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Monday, February 26, 2024

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA has selected Dana Weigel as the International Space Station Program manager, based at the agency's Johnson Space Center in Houston.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA has selected Dana Weigel as the International Space Station Program manager, based at the agency's Johnson Space Center in Houston.
  • Weigel succeeds Joel Montalbano, who has accepted a position as deputy associate administrator for the agency's Space Operations Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters in Washington.
  • "With Dana continuing her contributions to space station, Joel will bring his experience to the Space Operations directorate.
  • The Space Operations Mission Directorate, which oversees the International Space Station Program, helps maintain a continuous human presence in space for the benefit of people on Earth.

Boy Scouts of America Selects Roger Krone as New President and Chief Executive Officer

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Friday, November 3, 2023

IRVING, Texas, Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following an extensive selection process, the Boy Scouts of America has chosen Roger A. Krone to serve as its next President and Chief Executive Officer.

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  • IRVING, Texas, Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following an extensive selection process, the Boy Scouts of America has chosen Roger A. Krone to serve as its next President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • "As a life-long Scout, the opportunity to lead the Scouting movement represents the perfect capstone to a long and fruitful career and a chance to give back," said Krone.
  • In late October, the Chief Scout Executive Selection Committee unanimously selected Krone to present to the BSA's National Executive Committee and National Board.
  • "Leading the restructuring process was exceptionally challenging, and Roger demonstrated unwavering determination and resolve throughout.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Daniel R. Wesley as a Pinnacle Life Achiever for his contributions to the fields of Emergency Medicine and Education

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Friday, October 13, 2023

SPARTANBURG, S.C., Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Daniel R. Wesley is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Achiever for his contributions to the fields of Emergency Medicine and Education.

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  • SPARTANBURG, S.C., Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Daniel R. Wesley is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Achiever for his contributions to the fields of Emergency Medicine and Education.
  • Mr. Wesley pursued higher education at Montreat College where he earned an Associate of Science in Biology in 2010.
  • He later attended Western Carolina University where he received a Bachelor of Science in Emergency Medical Care and a Master's degree in Health Science.
  • Looking to the future, Mr. Wesley plans to remain active in higher education and to continue expanding the scope of operations at the Emergency Medical Science Program.

Cascade Pacific Council Appoints Matt Joyner for Dual Roles

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cascade Pacific Council of the Boy Scouts of America, in collaboration with Fortis Capital Advisors, has appointed Matt Joyner as Chair of the Endowment Committee and Member of the Trust Committee. With a notable finance background and commitment to the community, Joyner is primed to enhance the council's financial objectives and mission.

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  • With a distinguished career in finance and a strong commitment to community service, Matt Joyner brings a wealth of experience to both roles.
  • Gary Carroll, CEO of the Cascade Pacific Council, remarked, "We enthusiastically welcome Joyner.
  • "We believe his leadership will enhance the stewardship of the Cascade Pacific Council, ultimately benefiting individuals across the council."
  • Fortis Capital Advisors and the Cascade Pacific Council of the Boy Scouts of America look forward to working closely with Matt Joyner to advance their shared mission of character development and community engagement.

Father-Son Financial Advisors Michael and Wes Climer Join Linsco by LPL Financial

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Monday, September 11, 2023

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LPL Financial LLC announced today that father and son financial advisors Michael Climer and South Carolina State Sen. Wes Climer have joined LPL’s employee advisor channel, Linsco by LPL Financial , to launch Climer Wealth Management Group.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LPL Financial LLC announced today that father and son financial advisors Michael Climer and South Carolina State Sen. Wes Climer have joined LPL’s employee advisor channel, Linsco by LPL Financial , to launch Climer Wealth Management Group.
  • They reported having served approximately $280 million in advisory, brokerage and retirement plan assets* and come to LPL from Wells Fargo Advisors.
  • They join fellow employee advisors at a dedicated Linsco office on Carnegie Boulevard in Charlotte.
  • Wes Climer, who represents York County in the state senate, grew up working with his father each summer and on school breaks.

Derek A. Webb, Esquire, to Receive the 2023 American Inns of Court Sandra Day O’Connor Award for Professional Service

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

Derek A. Webb has been selected to receive the prestigious 2023 American Inns of Court Sandra Day O’Connor Award for Professional Service , which honors an American Inn of Court member in practice 10 years or fewer for their excellence in public interest or pro bono activities.

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  • Derek A. Webb has been selected to receive the prestigious 2023 American Inns of Court Sandra Day O’Connor Award for Professional Service , which honors an American Inn of Court member in practice 10 years or fewer for their excellence in public interest or pro bono activities.
  • Webb, a research scholar at Yale Law School, will receive the award in October at the 2023 American Inns of Court Celebration of Excellence at the Supreme Court of the United States.
  • “Derek amply demonstrated a willingness to ‘go the extra mile’ for his clients.”
    Before heading to Yale, Webb was the dean’s visiting scholar at Georgetown University Law Center.
  • In 2012, he won the American Inns of Court Warren E. Burger Prize for Writing for an essay on the original meaning of civility.

Introducing the New President of the Texas Funeral Directors Association: Jason Harrell

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

AUSTIN, Texas, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- At their 137th annual convention in Irving, the Texas Funeral Directors Association (TFDA) elected Jason Harrell as the President of the Association. With an extensive background in the funeral service profession and a commitment to excellence, Jason brings a wealth of experience and leadership to this esteemed role.

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  • At their 137th annual convention in Irving, the Texas Funeral Directors Association (TFDA) elected Jason Harrell as the President of the Association.
  • AUSTIN, Texas, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- At their 137th annual convention in Irving, the Texas Funeral Directors Association (TFDA) elected Jason Harrell as the President of the Association.
  • Harrell, who is partner and funeral director at Harrell Funeral Home in Austin, brings 35 years' experience in funeral service to his new role as TFDA president and will work to promote the highest standards of funeral service, advocating for funeral directors across Texas.
  • "I am honored to serve as the President of the Texas Funeral Directors Association," said Jason Harrell.

Matthew Tomazin Named Chief Financial Officer of Tompkins Financial Corp.

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Tompkins Financial Corp. today announced that Matthew Tomazin has been promoted to executive vice president, chief financial officer (CFO) and treasurer of Tompkins Financial effective October 1, 2023.

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  • Tompkins Financial Corp. today announced that Matthew Tomazin has been promoted to executive vice president, chief financial officer (CFO) and treasurer of Tompkins Financial effective October 1, 2023.
  • Prior to joining Tompkins, Tomazin spent more than a decade in bank financial management gaining expertise in financial modeling, asset and liability (ALCO) management, profitability modeling, governance and controls and strategic planning and execution.
  • He will report to Steve Romaine, president and CEO of Tompkins Financial.
  • Headquartered in Ithaca, NY, Tompkins Financial is parent to Tompkins Community Bank, Tompkins Insurance Agencies, Inc., and offers wealth management services through Tompkins Financial Advisors.

Opportune LLP is Pleased to Announce the Addition of Steve Kennedy as Managing Director

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Opportune LLP, a leading global business advisory firm, is pleased to announce that Steve Kennedy has joined the firm as a Managing Director.

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  • Opportune LLP, a leading global business advisory firm, is pleased to announce that Steve Kennedy has joined the firm as a Managing Director.
  • Steve will leverage his energy expertise and industry contacts accumulated over the past 40 years to strengthen bonds with existing Opportune clients and start new relationships.
  • “I have known Steve for more than 20 years, and we are thrilled to welcome Steve to Opportune,” said Managing Partner, David Baggett.
  • Opportune LLP is a leading global business advisory firm focused on adding value to clients across multiple industries with preeminence in energy.

S&A Communications Welcomes Account Manager/Business Development Director Joshua Harris to Its Team

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Friday, June 23, 2023

CARY, N.C., June 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Award-winning public relations and marketing agency S&A Communications recently hired Joshua Harris as Account Manager/Business Development Director.

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  • Award-winning public relations and marketing agency S&A Communications recently hired Joshua Harris as Account Manager/Business Development Director.
  • CARY, N.C., June 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Award-winning public relations and marketing agency S&A Communications recently hired Joshua Harris as Account Manager/Business Development Director.
  • Prior to joining S&A Communications, Harris served as Vice President of Communications & Government Relations at the Cary Chamber of Commerce.
  • Harris brings a wealth of expertise to the team, further bolstering S&A Communications' commitment to delivering exceptional client service and driving business growth.