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Robert D. Newman, NHC President and Director, Announces Retirement

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. , Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After nine years at the helm of the National Humanities Center (NHC), President and Director Robert D. Newman has announced his retirement. He will step down as director in July 2024. A search to hire his replacement will begin soon.

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  • RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. , Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After nine years at the helm of the National Humanities Center (NHC), President and Director Robert D. Newman has announced his retirement.
  • Robert Newman assumed leadership of the Center in 2015 and has overseen an array of initiatives expanding opportunities for humanities scholars and teachers.
  • His efforts have significantly raised the Center's profile as an important resource for scholars, educators, and other knowledge seekers.
  • Robert has rallied significant support for the Center and its programs, allowing the NHC to reach more scholars and teachers than at any time in its past.

CFP Board Appoints Seasoned Association Leader K. Dane Snowden as Chief Operating Officer

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CFP Board of Standards (CFP Board) announced today that it has named K. Dane Snowden as Chief Operating Officer, following a national search.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CFP Board of Standards (CFP Board) announced today that it has named K. Dane Snowden as Chief Operating Officer, following a national search.
  • Snowden succeeds Chief Operating Officer Elizabeth Stewart, Esq.
  • He spent 10 years as Chief Operating Officer of the National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA), executing organizational strategy and leading management and business operations.
  • Snowden served as a public member on the Board of Directors of CFP Board from 2017 to 2020.

Lorrie L. Asker Named Chief Banking Officer at First Interstate

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Monday, August 28, 2023
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First Interstate BancSystem, Inc. (NASDAQ: FIBK) (“First Interstate” or the “Company”) has appointed Lorrie L. Asker as Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer (“CBO”).

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  • First Interstate BancSystem, Inc. (NASDAQ: FIBK) (“First Interstate” or the “Company”) has appointed Lorrie L. Asker as Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer (“CBO”).
  • Asker oversees all retail and commercial banking operations across First Interstate’s 14-state footprint.
  • “Lorrie has a strong understanding of and passion for First Interstate’s community banking model,” explained FIBK President and CEO Kevin Riley.
  • Asker previously led the commercial and industrial banking division for First Foundation Bank and oversaw commercial analysis and systems at Umpqua Bank.

Revlon Announces Key Executive Hires Amidst Business Transformation

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Friday, August 25, 2023
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Revlon Group Holdings LLC (“Revlon” or the “Company”) today announced a series of strategic executive hires as it progresses with the transformation of its business.

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  • Revlon Group Holdings LLC (“Revlon” or the “Company”) today announced a series of strategic executive hires as it progresses with the transformation of its business.
  • Mr. McCormick, Ms. Breig and Mr. Cornock will report directly to Interim Chief Executive Officer Elizabeth (Liz) Smith.
  • Liz Smith said: “I am thrilled to welcome Ted, Geralyn and Will to fill these critical roles within our leadership team as we move decisively to execute on our business transformation.
  • from The College of William and Mary and an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth.

Paylocity Partners with Visionary Elatia Abate Focusing on the Evolution of Modern HCM

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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A renowned expert on The Future of Work, Abate will bring her cutting-edge research and insights to support Paylocity’s clients.

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  • A renowned expert on The Future of Work, Abate will bring her cutting-edge research and insights to support Paylocity’s clients.
  • “Paylocity is committed to building the most modern HCM solutions on the planet.
  • Abate will examine where Paylocity clients are today, where they are likely to be tomorrow and share best practices to assist Paylocity’s clients of all sizes.
  • "As Paylocity Futurist in Residence, I can help Paylocity clients imagine the possibilities of how transformative dynamics can power HCM.

UNCF Announces Promotion of Larry Griffith to Senior Executive Position for Programs and Student Services

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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Washington, D.C., Aug. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF (United Negro College Fund) leadership is pleased to announce the promotion of Larry A. Griffith to executive vice president for programs and student services.

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  • Washington, D.C., Aug. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF (United Negro College Fund) leadership is pleased to announce the promotion of Larry A. Griffith to executive vice president for programs and student services.
  • “Thanks to the outstanding leadership of Larry Griffith, UNCF has become the nation’s largest provider of scholarships to students of color.
  • UNCF annually awards more than 10,000 scholarships worth about $70 million, and supports more than 60,000 students in its programs, services and member institutions.
  • Griffith previously served as senior vice president for UNCF programs and student services.

Circle Appoints Financial Risk Management Leader Craig Broderick to Board of Directors

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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BOSTON, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Circle Internet Financial , a global fintech firm and issuer of USDC, today announced Craig Broderick joins its Board of Directors.

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  • BOSTON, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Circle Internet Financial , a global fintech firm and issuer of USDC, today announced Craig Broderick joins its Board of Directors.
  • Mr. Broderick brings over three decades of experience as a former risk management executive at Goldman Sachs and serves as a prominent advisor for leading financial institutions.
  • "Strong risk management is essential to Circle's efforts to make USDC the safest, most trusted and transparent digital dollar on the internet," said Jeremy Allaire, CEO and Co-Founder of Circle.
  • Broderick shares his risk management expertise as Chair of the Board Risk Committee for the Bank of Montreal and McDermott International.

Greenberg Traurig Strategically Expands Denver-Based Employment Practice with Four Preeminent Attorneys

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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DENVER, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP expanded its Labor & Employment Practice in Denver with the addition of four attorneys.

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  • Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP expanded its Labor & Employment Practice in Denver with the addition of four attorneys.
  • DENVER, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP expanded its Labor & Employment Practice in Denver with the addition of four attorneys.
  • The attorneys join shareholder David J. Stein who recently joined the firm's Chicago office and will be part of the Labor & Employment Practice.
  • "This team expands our service to clients with Colorado workplace needs and augments our Global Labor & Employment Practice, which has nearly 200 attorneys providing our clients both on-the-ground strength and international reach."

Lobe Sciences Appoints Baxter Phillips III, MBA as Chief Operating Officer

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
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Lobe Sciences Ltd. (CSE: LOBE) (OTCQB: LOBEF) ("Lobe" or the "Company"), a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing transformative medicines to treat rare diseases today announced the appointment of Baxter Phillips III, MBA, to the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer (COO) effective immediately.

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  • Lobe Sciences Ltd. (CSE: LOBE) (OTCQB: LOBEF) ("Lobe" or the "Company"), a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing transformative medicines to treat rare diseases today announced the appointment of Baxter Phillips III, MBA, to the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer (COO) effective immediately.
  • Mr. Phillips will also serve as President, Altemia and Company, LLC, a Lobe Sciences wholly owned subsidiary focused on treatments and support for patients with sickle cell anemia.
  • Phillips will report directly to Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Philip J.
  • In October of 2022, Mr. Phillips was appointed to Lobe Sciences' Board of Directors, where he will also continue to serve the Company.

Gevo Hires Industry Veteran Nancy N. Young as Chief Sustainability Officer

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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ENGLEWOOD, Colo., May 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) is pleased to announce that Nancy N. Young has been hired as Chief Sustainability Officer to lead the sustainability, environmental, and scientific affairs for the company.

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  • ENGLEWOOD, Colo., May 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) is pleased to announce that Nancy N. Young has been hired as Chief Sustainability Officer to lead the sustainability, environmental, and scientific affairs for the company.
  • Nancy is a highly experienced veteran of the aviation industry, with deep expertise in developing environmental and sustainability policy, and regulatory programs, as well as in commercial deployment of low carbon fuels and technologies.
  • Her most recent position was as Chief Sustainability Officer for Alder Fuels.
  • “I am thrilled to be joining Gevo at such a critical time in the aviation industry," Young said.