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Beyond, Inc. Names Carlisha Robinson Chief Customer Officer Leading User Experience Across Suite of Brands

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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Beyond, Inc. (NYSE: BYON), owner of online retail giants Overstock, Bed Bath & Beyond, and Zulily, today announced the promotion of Carlisha Robinson to Chief Customer Officer, effective immediately.

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  • Beyond, Inc. (NYSE: BYON), owner of online retail giants Overstock, Bed Bath & Beyond, and Zulily, today announced the promotion of Carlisha Robinson to Chief Customer Officer, effective immediately.
  • In her new role, she’s responsible for all product management and user experience (UX) functions across the company, overseeing our customer file, enhancing our loyalty program, improving customer service, and launching Beyond+ product and service offerings.
  • “With her strategic vision and understanding of customer wants and needs, I am confident in Carlisha’s ability to elevate the user experience and deliver unmatched value to our customers."
  • Robinson earned her “tiger stripes” from Grambling State University with a bachelor’s degree in computer science and mathematics.

Jefferson County Schools Chief Human Resource Officer Wins Council Award

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Aimee Green-Webb, chief human resources officer for Kentucky’s Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS), was recently presented with the Distinguished Service Award at the Council of the Great City Schools’ 2024 Chief Human Resources Officers Meeting in Louisville. Sponsored by Kelly Education, the award honors an individual from the management services ranks for their distinguished service in urban education.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Aimee Green-Webb, chief human resources officer for Kentucky’s Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS), was recently presented with the Distinguished Service Award at the Council of the Great City Schools’ 2024 Chief Human Resources Officers Meeting in Louisville.
  • Sponsored by Kelly Education, the award honors an individual from the management services ranks for their distinguished service in urban education.
  • Green-Webb has served as the chief human resources officer for JCPS since 2021, where she leads recruitment, staffing, and retention for the nation’s 30th largest school district.
  • “This award recognizes Dr. Green-Webb for her dedicated service leading the human resources department at JCPS as well as her exceptional contributions to the Council’s human resource officer’s community,” said Willie Burroughs, the Council’s director of management services.

Kulur Group Announces Nicholas Love as Inaugural CEO

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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Kulur Group , a diverse-owned national challenger brand agency that specializes in business brand reputation management and omni-channel marketing, has named Nicholas Love as its inaugural Chief Executive Officer, effective February 1, 2024.

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  • Kulur Group , a diverse-owned national challenger brand agency that specializes in business brand reputation management and omni-channel marketing, has named Nicholas Love as its inaugural Chief Executive Officer, effective February 1, 2024.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240122647479/en/
    Kulur Group CEO Nicholas Love (Photo: Business Wire)
    Kulur Group excels in helping brands connect and engage with diverse communities in innovatively creative ways that drive increased brand visibility, stronger connectivity to target communities, and growth.
  • “I'm both humbled and excited about the opportunity to lead Kulur Group as its first CEO.
  • Kulur Group is building something special, and having the privilege to facilitate client and partner excellence alongside some of the industry's most creative, strategic, and disciplined minds is truly a dream come true,” said Nicholas Love, Kulur Group CEO.

Terri M. Lee Named New President and CEO of Atlanta Housing

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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ATLANTA, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Atlanta Housing (AH) Board of Commissioners unanimously appointed Terri M. Lee as the agency's new president and CEO today, Wednesday, January 24. In this role, Lee will manage overall operations and establish strategic direction in alignment with the AH's mission to open doors to safe, quality affordable housing and create opportunities for economic mobility for Atlanta residents.  Lee will also support the acceleration of Mayor Andre Dickens' goal of building and preserving 20,000 units of affordable housing.

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  • ATLANTA, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Atlanta Housing (AH) Board of Commissioners unanimously appointed Terri M. Lee as the agency's new president and CEO today, Wednesday, January 24.
  • "On behalf of the AH board, we're excited to officially approve and welcome Terri Lee as our new president and CEO," said Larry Stewart, chairman of the Atlanta Housing Board of Commissioners.
  • As Chief Housing Officer for the City of Atlanta, Lee developed the One Atlanta Housing Affordability Action Plan to mobilize $1B from private, philanthropic, and public sources to create and preserve affordable housing.
  • As housing affordability continues to be a national issue, it will take innovative approaches and partnerships to make the progress Atlantans deserve," said President and CEO Terri Lee.

Ernest Anye Joins First Farmers as Information Security Officer

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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First Farmers and Merchants Corporation (OTC Pink: FFMH), the holding company for First Farmers and Merchants Bank, today announced that Ernest Anye, DIT, CISSP, has joined the bank as its Information Security Officer.

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  • First Farmers and Merchants Corporation (OTC Pink: FFMH), the holding company for First Farmers and Merchants Bank, today announced that Ernest Anye, DIT, CISSP, has joined the bank as its Information Security Officer.
  • “We are pleased to announce that Ernest Anye joined our bank in the newly created role of Information Security Officer,” stated Brian K. Williams, First Farmers’ Chairman and CEO.
  • “His extensive experience in information technology and cybersecurity will enhance our information security strategies in conjunction with our Information Technology team, bank regulators and other industry-relevant security standards.
  • In this new role, he is responsible for planning, implementing and maintaining information security measures to safeguard the bank’s corporate and customer information.

Innovative New Media and Tree3 Partner to Advance NIL Collective Marketing

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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MIAMI, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Innovative New Media (INM), a strategic marketing company transforming the NIL industry, is excited to announce their partnership with Tree3 .

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  • MIAMI, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Innovative New Media (INM), a strategic marketing company transforming the NIL industry, is excited to announce their partnership with Tree3 .
  • "Tree3 is excited to partner with INM to bring marketplace functionality to NIL collectives," said Matt Leinart of Tree3.
  • Innovative New Media complements the work of Tree3 by making it possible for these products to be marketed by athletes and by driving more traffic to the storefront.
  • "Our team at Knight Society is excited to be working with Innovative New Media and Tree3," said Knight Society's founder and CEO Geo Baker.

Innovative New Media Announces Four More NIL Collective Launches

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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MIAMI, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Innovative New Media (INM), a strategic marketing company, has announced four new partnerships with collectives to produce additional funding for athletes through endorsement opportunities, bridging the gap between athletes and brands. Among these partnerships are: Florida Victorious, The Battle's End, Knight Society, and The Icon 1901.

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  • Among these partnerships are: Florida Victorious, The Battle's End, Knight Society, and The Icon 1901.
  • "We continue to increase our reach in the NIL space and are excited to provide these opportunities to the collectives and athletes.
  • INM creates the opportunity for athletes to connect with the marketing of brands allowing for the monetization of their content.
  • Based in Miami, FL, Innovative New Media is a strategic marketing company focusing on NIL opportunities by bringing together brands, collectives and student athletes to enhance and create sustainable revenue flow for the student-athlete.

CYBER.ORG Partners with Amazon to Improve Diversity in the Cybersecurity Industry, Build the Talent Pipeline Starting with K-12

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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As a result of CISA’s support, the program has expanded to include minority-serving institutions (MSIs).

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  • As a result of CISA’s support, the program has expanded to include minority-serving institutions (MSIs).
  • “CYBER.ORG is making a significant impact in expanding access to K-12 cybersecurity education nationwide and diversifying the talent pool pursuing cybersecurity careers,” said Jenny Brinkley, Director, Amazon Security.
  • “We are extremely grateful to Amazon for its support and partnership as we work together to ensure that future cybersecurity careers are accessible to all students.
  • Expanding Project REACH and our partnerships is pivotal to diversifying the industry.”
    To learn more about Project REACH and become a partner, visit www.cyber.org/initiatives/project-reach .

Washington Monthly Releases 2023 Ranking of Colleges that Best Serve Nonwealthy Students and the Country as More Schools Abandon U.S. News

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Monday, August 28, 2023
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California State University, Fresno, #26 on the Monthly’s rankings—ahead of Dartmouth, Brown, and the University of Chicago—is #250 on U.S. News’s.

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  • California State University, Fresno, #26 on the Monthly’s rankings—ahead of Dartmouth, Brown, and the University of Chicago—is #250 on U.S. News’s.
  • Governors State University in Illinois, #2 on the Monthly’s Best Bang for the Buck Midwest Colleges list, is #127 on U.S. News’s Regional Universities Midwest ranking.
  • CUNY Lehman College, #5 on the Monthly’s Best Bang for the Buck Northeast Colleges ranking, is #81 on U.S. News’s Regional Universities North list.
  • Grambling State University, a Louisiana HBCU, is #10 on the Monthly’s Best Bang for the Buck Southern Colleges ranking but #99 among U.S. News’s Southern Universities.

Prudential Financial signs on as title sponsor for Brick City HBCU Kickoff Classic at Red Bull Arena

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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Prudential Financial has signed on as the title sponsor for the Brick City HBCU Kickoff Classic, which features Grambling State University and Hampton University kicking off at 3 p.m.

Key Points: 
  • Prudential Financial has signed on as the title sponsor for the Brick City HBCU Kickoff Classic, which features Grambling State University and Hampton University kicking off at 3 p.m.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230717840831/en/
    Brick City HBCU Classic logo (Graphic: Business Wire)
    The Brick City HBCU Kickoff Classic is a celebration of the culture and excellence of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).
  • The Brick City HBCU Kickoff Classic renews a popular rivalry between two teams that each boast College Football Hall of Fame coaches — Eddie Robinson of GSU and Joe Taylor of HU.
  • Additional information on tickets and Brick City HBCU Kickoff Classic events can be found at brickcityclassic.com .