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MISTRAS Group Appoints New Chief Transformation Officer to Advance Business Transformation

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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Mr. Hammad will report to Mr. Manuel (Manny) N. Stamatakis, Chairman of the Board and Interim CEO of MISTRAS Group, Inc.

Key Points: 
  • Mr. Hammad will report to Mr. Manuel (Manny) N. Stamatakis, Chairman of the Board and Interim CEO of MISTRAS Group, Inc.
  • As the new CTO of MISTRAS Group, Mr. Hammad will continue to oversee the implementation and continuation of Project Phoenix.
  • Mr. Hammad expressed his enthusiasm for his new role, "I am thrilled to join MISTRAS Group at this pivotal moment.
  • As Mr. Hammad assumes his new role, MISTRAS Group looks forward to the innovative leadership and strategic initiatives he will bring.

INSPIRING, TRUE STORY OF DUCK COMMANDER PHIL ROBERTSON, HIS PERSONAL DESCENT INTO DARKNESS, AND THE TRIUMPH OF NEW HOPE AND LIFE THROUGH JESUS

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- "The Blind," the true story of Duck Commander Phil Robertson's darkest moments and the redeeming love of Jesus that changed his family forever, is now a streaming video-on-demand exclusive on Great American Pure Flix, beginning March 22. "The Blind," starring Aron von Andrian and Amelia Eve, had a limited theatrical run in Q4 2023, opened at #4, extended its release five times by popular demand, and is still the most successful release in Fathom Events history. "The Blind" will now stream exclusively on Great American Pure Flix starting Friday, March 22.

Key Points: 
  • "The message of 'The Blind' is wherever a soul is on life's journey, it is never too late to find redemption.
  • We are honored to be the exclusive streaming home to such a high quality movie, said Bill Abbott, President & CEO, Great American Media.
  • It was only then that Phil began to conquer the shame of his past, finding redemption in an unlikely place.
  • Born into hard times in Vivian, Louisiana, Phil became the man of his house when he was just a boy.

The Designery to celebrate a new South Charlotte location coming soon at local home show

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Designery, an immersive, full-service kitchen, bath and closet design center featuring high-quality cabinets, countertops and flooring, will showcase a new Charlotte, North Carolina location coming soon with an appearance at the Charlotte Home & Remodeling Show at the Park Expo and Conference Center Feb. 23-25.

Key Points: 
  • The Designery South Charlotte team will be at Booth 934 at the home show.
  • "The city has a healthy lifestyle, it's a safe city and there are a lot of things to do in the area.
  • That makes it attractive for continued growth, but sometimes people can feel overwhelmed when they start a home remodeling project.
  • For more information about The Designery South Charlotte, please visit https://thedesignery.com/locations/south-charlotte/ .

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CELEBRATES RECOGNITION ON FORTUNE WORLD'S MOST ADMIRED COMPANIES™ 2024 LIST

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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DALLAS, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) proudly celebrates its recognition on Fortune World's Most Admired Companies™ 2024 list1.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) proudly celebrates its recognition on Fortune World's Most Admired Companies™ 2024 list1.
  • Some key accomplishments Southwest Airlines® experienced this past year include:
    Continued to make progress on its two-billion-dollar plan to transform its Customer and Employee Experience.
  • Fortune is a registered trademark and Fortune World's Most Admired Companies™ is a trademark of Fortune Media IP Limited and are used under license.
  • Fortune and Fortune Media IP Limited are not affiliated with, and do not endorse the products or services of Southwest Airlines.

Windstream’s Kristi Moody Elected to USTelecom Board of Directors

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Friday, January 26, 2024
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Kristi Moody, executive vice president, general counsel and chief compliance officer for Windstream Holdings, today was elected to the board of directors of USTelecom | The Broadband Association.

Key Points: 
  • Kristi Moody, executive vice president, general counsel and chief compliance officer for Windstream Holdings, today was elected to the board of directors of USTelecom | The Broadband Association.
  • USTelecom is the nation’s leading association of connectivity providers and innovators.
  • The board of directors is primarily responsible for setting association policy, exploring potential strategic initiatives of USTelecom’s committees, and serving as the "voice" of the association.
  • “I’m honored to join the USTelecom Board of Directors,” Moody said.

Fallin Family Dentistry Celebrates 25 Years of Excellence, Launches New Website

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Monday, January 29, 2024
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ZACHARY, La., Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fallin Family Dentistry of Zachary, LA, announces the launch of its new website at https://www.zacharydentist.com. Marking 25 years of business, the family practice is proud to serve patients of all ages. The website commemorates this exciting community milestone while providing a variety of features to enhance the patient experience.

Key Points: 
  • Fallin Family Dentistry of Zachary, LA, announces the launch of its new website at https://www.zacharydentist.com .
  • ZACHARY, La., Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fallin Family Dentistry of Zachary, LA, announces the launch of its new website at https://www.zacharydentist.com .
  • Marking 25 years of business, the family practice is proud to serve patients of all ages.
  • Founded by Louisiana Tech University and LSU School of Dentistry graduates, Dr. Lance E. Fallin, DDS, and Dr. Shelly F. Fallin, DDS, Fallin Family Dentistry is committed to offering compassionate and skilled dental care to its patients.

DTE Energy names Nicholas Akins to board of directors

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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Detroit, Oct. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DETROIT, Oct. 26, 2023 — DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE) has named Nicholas K. Akins, retired Executive Chair of American Electric Power (AEP), to its board of directors, effective December 4.

Key Points: 
  • Detroit, Oct. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DETROIT, Oct. 26, 2023 — DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE) has named Nicholas K. Akins, retired Executive Chair of American Electric Power (AEP), to its board of directors, effective December 4.
  • Akins, who recently retired from AEP after more than 40 years with the company, also served as the company’s chief executive officer from 2011 through 2022.
  • He led AEP through a period of grid modernization and growth while transitioning the utility toward a clean energy future.
  • “We look forward to bringing Nick with his history of grid modernization and workplace innovation to our board of directors,” Jerry Norcia, chairman and CEO of DTE Energy, said.

QuSecure Named Commercial Capabilities Showcase Winner by Air Force Global Strike Command and Small Business Consulting Corporation

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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Additionally, the award grants QuSecure access to strategic networking consultations with SBCC and relevant government stakeholders across the DoD.

Key Points: 
  • Additionally, the award grants QuSecure access to strategic networking consultations with SBCC and relevant government stakeholders across the DoD.
  • QuSecure was selected as the winner from a field of 57 different companies.
  • As an additional showcase perk, QuSecure has the ability to work with EAP for consultation and advisement on its commercial goals.
  • QuSecure’s solution can help innovative leaders provide safe, secure, and combat-ready advanced cybersecurity solutions for nuclear and conventional global strike.

Caliber Elects Lawrence X. Taylor to its Board of Directors

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Monday, August 14, 2023
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CaliberCos Inc. (NASDAQ: CWD), a leading integrated alternative asset manager and investment sponsor, today announced that Lawrence X. Taylor has been elected to the Company’s Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • CaliberCos Inc. (NASDAQ: CWD), a leading integrated alternative asset manager and investment sponsor, today announced that Lawrence X. Taylor has been elected to the Company’s Board of Directors.
  • Taylor, President of Taylor Strategy Group, previously served as a member of Caliber’s Advisory Board and brings more than three decades of experience as a business executive, advisor, and board member to Caliber’s Board.
  • We look forward to Lawrence’s insights and contributions.”
    Currently, Taylor is President of Taylor Strategy Group advising companies on finance, strategy, growth initiatives and related activities.
  • “Caliber has ambitious growth plans which makes this a very exciting time to join Caliber’s Board,” said Taylor.

Jeff Plauche Joins Bernhard Capital Partners as Operating Partner

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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BATON ROUGE, La., Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bernhard Capital Partners ("Bernhard Capital"), an infrastructure and services-focused private equity management firm, today announced that Jeff Plauche has joined the firm as an Operating Partner.

Key Points: 
  • BATON ROUGE, La., Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bernhard Capital Partners ("Bernhard Capital"), an infrastructure and services-focused private equity management firm, today announced that Jeff Plauche has joined the firm as an Operating Partner.
  • In this role, Mr. Plauche will work closely with portfolio company management teams to identify value creation and business optimization opportunities to drive long-term growth.
  • Mr. Plauche brings 25 years of construction and construction management experience to Bernhard Capital, having spent the majority of his career with Boh Bros. Construction Co., one of the largest civil infrastructure firms in the Southeast, where he most recently served as a Senior Vice President, Project Development.
  • "At Bernhard, our proprietary top-down, thematic Blueprint investment approach is underpinned by our unparalleled ability to bring hands-on operational expertise and deep industry knowledge to bear in supporting our partner companies," said Jeff Jenkins, Founder and Partner at Bernhard Capital Partners.