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Sientra Announces Appointment of Alexander W. Casdin to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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IRVINE, Calif., June 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sientra, Inc. (NASDAQ: SIEN) (“Sientra” or the “Company”), a medical aesthetics company focused on enhancing lives by advancing the art of plastic surgery, announced the appointment of Alexander W. Casdin to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective June 15, 2023.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., June 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sientra, Inc. (NASDAQ: SIEN) (“Sientra” or the “Company”), a medical aesthetics company focused on enhancing lives by advancing the art of plastic surgery, announced the appointment of Alexander W. Casdin to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective June 15, 2023.
  • Mr. Casdin has deep experience as a healthcare operating executive, investor and advisor with more than twenty years of experience.
  • Before joining Epirium, Mr. Casdin was founder and Chief Executive & Chief Investment Officer (CEO-CIO) of Reneo Capital Management LP, a healthcare investment fund.
  • “I am very pleased to be joining the Board of Sientra at this important time,” said Mr. Casdin.

Small Business Administration (SBA) Expert John Dicus Joins Command Holdings and The Pequot Community of Companies

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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MASHANTUCKET, Conn., May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Command Holdings, a Native American owned community of companies, today announced that it hired John Dicus as Director of Business Integration and Compliance. Mr. Dicus will lead the business compliance program and continuity development of new organizations within Command Holdings.

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  • MASHANTUCKET, Conn., May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Command Holdings, a Native American owned community of companies, today announced that it hired John Dicus as Director of Business Integration and Compliance.
  • Mr. Dicus will lead the business compliance program and continuity development of new organizations within Command Holdings.
  • In his new role, Dicus will bring his extensive expertise from working as Seattle District Lead Business Opportunity Specialist for the Small Business Administration (SBA) to The Pequot Community of Companies.
  • Command Holdings was established in 2017 and is the non-gaming investment arm of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation.

WWC Global Acquired by Command Holdings, a Pequot Company

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Friday, August 5, 2022
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TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WWC Global, a federally focused consulting firm, was acquired by Command Holdings, a holding company owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, to function as a scalable infrastructure for the entity. The terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WWC Global, a federally focused consulting firm, was acquired by Command Holdings, a holding company owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, to function as a scalable infrastructure for the entity.
  • Lauren Weiner, Donna Huneycutt, and Heidi Snell, the principals of WWC Global, joined Command Holdings as members of the executive team.
  • WWC Global will increase Command Holdings reach to now include over 400 employees in seventeen time zones.
  • Command Holdings is a federally chartered Section 17 holding company owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation.

Butler Tibbetts Announces Donation to Iconic Pequot Library

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
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SOUTHPORT, Conn., Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its ongoing dedication to supporting culture and learning, Butler Tibbetts, a leading law firm known for guiding clients through their most vulnerable moments in business and in life, has announced an annual sponsorship of $5,000 to the iconic Pequot Library.

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  • SOUTHPORT, Conn., Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its ongoing dedication to supporting culture and learning, Butler Tibbetts, a leading law firm known for guiding clients through their most vulnerable moments in business and in life, has announced an annual sponsorship of $5,000 to the iconic Pequot Library.
  • "Butler Tibbetts has been building meaningful relationships in Connecticut and beyond for more than 30 years," said Butler Tibbetts Managing Partner, Tim Butler.
  • "We are very excited to join the dynamic community of Southport and delighted to support the historic Pequot Library in its efforts to provide cultural enrichment and critical programming for all ages."
  • The donation to the Pequot Library follows a string of strategic initiatives, including the opening of a new headquarters location in Southport, relocation of the firm's Darien office, and recent partnership elevations.

Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation’s Partnership with Virta Health Shows Unprecedented Progress In Reversing the Community’s Type 2 Diabetes Epidemic

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021
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b"Today, Virta Health , the type 2 diabetes reversal leader, announced one-year patient outcomes from its multi-year partnership with Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation , with promising results in A1c reduction, weight loss, and insulin de-prescription.

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  • b"Today, Virta Health , the type 2 diabetes reversal leader, announced one-year patient outcomes from its multi-year partnership with Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation , with promising results in A1c reduction, weight loss, and insulin de-prescription.
  • Notably, at one year of the Virta Treatment, Pequot patients reduced their insulin prescriptions by 78%.
  • At two years, the Pequot Nation reduced its total medication spend by 50%, amounting to over $3800 per patient per year.
  • Virta reverses type 2 diabetes through innovations in technology, nutrition science, and continuous remote care from physicians and behavioral experts.

Jason Guyot Named President and Chief Executive Officer of Foxwoods Resort Casino

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Tuesday, March 16, 2021
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MASHANTUCKET, Conn., March 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Guyot as Foxwoods Resort Casino's new President and Chief Executive Officer.

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  • MASHANTUCKET, Conn., March 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Guyot as Foxwoods Resort Casino's new President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • "I am very honored to be appointed Foxwoods' President CEO a role that means everything to me," says Guyot.
  • Foxwoods Resort Casino truly is The Wonder Of It All, providing a personalized and exciting escape for everyone.
  • For a detailed look at Foxwoods Resort Casino and Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation visit Foxwoods.com .

Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, Foxwoods Resorts Casino, and DraftKings Enter Multi-Channel Deal

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Monday, December 7, 2020
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Partnering with DraftKings, the most prominent name in sports betting, reinforces the Mashantucket Pequot Tribes position as a leader in the gaming and entertainment industry, said Rodney Butler, chairman of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe, which owns and operates Foxwoods.

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  • Partnering with DraftKings, the most prominent name in sports betting, reinforces the Mashantucket Pequot Tribes position as a leader in the gaming and entertainment industry, said Rodney Butler, chairman of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe, which owns and operates Foxwoods.
  • The Mashantucket (Western) Pequot Tribal Nation is a federally recognized Indian tribe located at one of Americas oldest Indian reservations, Mashantucket, in Southeastern Connecticut.
  • Foxwoods, opened in 1992, is owned and operated by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation.
  • For a detailed look at Foxwoods Resort Casino and Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation visit Foxwoods.com.

Foxwoods Resort Casino Names Tribal Gaming Executive John James As New President And CEO

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Tuesday, July 16, 2019
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MASHANTUCKET, Conn., July 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Today The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Council announces tribal gaming executive John J. James has been named the new President and CEO of Foxwoods Resort Casino.

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  • MASHANTUCKET, Conn., July 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Today The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Council announces tribal gaming executive John J. James has been named the new President and CEO of Foxwoods Resort Casino.
  • James currently serves as Chief Operating Officer for Morongo Casino Resort & Spa located in Cabazon, California and will be taking the helm at Foxwoods beginning August 12.
  • "Over the past decade, Foxwoods transformed the traditional gaming model through a relentless pursuit of guest-first experiences resulting in the only true all-encompassing resort destination," said Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Chairman Rodney Butler.
  • For a detailed look at Foxwoods Resort Casino and Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation visit Foxwoods.com .