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Jack Henry & Associates Establishes Endowed Scholarship Fund in Memory of Board Member Laura Kelly

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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MONETT, Mo., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jack Henry & Associates Inc.® (Nasdaq: JKHY) announced today the creation of an endowed scholarship fund in memory of Board Member Laura Kelly, who passed away on March 15, 2024.

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  • MONETT, Mo., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jack Henry & Associates Inc.® (Nasdaq: JKHY) announced today the creation of an endowed scholarship fund in memory of Board Member Laura Kelly, who passed away on March 15, 2024.
  • Jack Henry will create an endowment of the existing Kelly Academic Excellence Scholarship at Samford University's Brock School of Business, which was established by Kelly and her husband, John Kelly, in 2016.
  • "Laura served as a dedicated member of our company's Board for more than 10 years and will be greatly missed," said Jack Henry Board Chair and CEO David Foss.
  • A member of the Jack Henry Board since 2013, Kelly chaired the Governance Committee and served on the Risk and Compliance Committee.

Great Eagle Gold Corp. Announces Kate Fehlenberg to Board of Directors and Corporate Developments

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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The Company is thrilled to welcome Kate Fehlenberg, MPH, M.S., to its Board of Directors.

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  • The Company is thrilled to welcome Kate Fehlenberg, MPH, M.S., to its Board of Directors.
  • Chris Hansen, Chairman of Great Eagle Gold, enthusiastically welcomed Kate to the board, remarking, "Kate's illustrious career, marked by her unwavering commitment to tackling the globe's most critical environmental and sustainability challenges, positions her as an indispensable asset to our board.
  • Her visionary leadership and innovative approach are exactly what we need as we propel Great Eagle into the forefront of the ESG-conscious gold mining era.
  • However, the parties have amended the terms of their agreement for the acquisition of Great Eagle Gold S.A.S.

Cochlear announces 2024 winners of annual scholarships

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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LONE TREE, Colo., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Eight outstanding Cochlear™ Nucleus® Implant, Cochlear Baha® System and Cochlear Osia® System recipients have been announced as the winners of the 2024 annual Cochlear Academic Scholarships. From founding nonprofit organizations to performing in musicals, to telling underrepresented stories through visual art, and much more, each of the recipients have extraordinary stories on top of their perseverance through hearing loss.

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  • LONE TREE, Colo., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Eight outstanding Cochlear™ Nucleus® Implant, Cochlear Baha® System and Cochlear Osia® System recipients have been announced as the winners of the 2024 annual Cochlear Academic Scholarships.
  • The scholarships recognize Cochlear recipients in the United States and Canada who uphold the Cochlear ideals of leadership, humanity, and demonstrate high academic achievement.
  • The 2024 Graeme Clark Scholarship winners are:
    Julianne Hill Blackburn, (Samford University) from Homewood, AL.
  • This adds up to $60,000 in total scholarship funds given by Cochlear Americas for this year's winners.

Ramaco Announces Hiring of Distinguished West Virginian as New General Counsel; First Quarter 2024 Class B Dividend Declared

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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Congressman, and longtime West Virginia State Legislator as the company's new General Counsel.

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  • Congressman, and longtime West Virginia State Legislator as the company's new General Counsel.
  • The Company also announced that current Vice President and Assistant General Counsel Tyler Adkins will be promoted to Senior Vice President of Law.
  • The Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.2416 per share on the CORE Resources Class B shares.
  • This quarterly Class A common stock cash dividend of $0.1375 per share for the first quarter of 2024 is payable on March 15, 2024, to shareholders of record on March 1, 2024.

Surge Ventures Expands Board of Advisors with the Addition of Nimesh Mehta, Joseph Kuo, Brian Johnson and Ann Robinson

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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MENLO PARK, Calif., Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Surge Ventures (Surge), a new SaaS venture studio initially targeting the financial services and wealth management industry, announced the expansion of its advisory board comprised of wealth management and FinTech industry executives to help guide the firm as it continues its journey to find, fund and nurture the leading technologies of tomorrow. New Board members are Nimesh Mehta, Joseph Kuo, Brian Johnson and Ann Robinson. They join current members, Jason Lish (Chairman), Dr. Neil Daswani, John Rostern, Larry Roth, Matthew Martin, Geoff Moore.

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  • New Board members are Nimesh Mehta, Joseph Kuo, Brian Johnson and Ann Robinson.
  • Surge has established a strong Industry Council comprised of seasoned executives and influencers from across the FinTech and wealth management sectors.
  • The new Board members will add their voices as strategic counselors to Surge's leadership, as the firm executes its vision and growth plans.
  • "I am extremely excited to welcome Nimesh, Joe, Brian and Ann to the Surge Ventures Industry Council," said Lish.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Ann Papayoti as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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GRAPEVINE, Texas, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Ann Papayoti is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member for her contributions as a Leading Coach, Author, and Speaker.

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  • GRAPEVINE, Texas, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Ann Papayoti is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member for her contributions as a Leading Coach, Author, and Speaker.
  • Additionally, she works with small business owners, corporate executives, and their teams to develop leadership skills and create their desired culture.
  • Prior to her coaching career, Ann spent 17 years in the corporate world working for a major airline.
  • With her unwavering commitment to empowering individuals and fostering personal growth, Ann Papayoti is set to make a significant impact with SkyView Coaching, enriching the lives of clients globally.

United Bank Welcomes Lori Madison Stinson, Esq. to Board of Directors

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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ATMORE, Ala., Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- (OTCQX:UBAB) – United Bank is proud to announce the addition of Lori Madison Stinson to our Board of Directors.

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  • ATMORE, Ala., Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- (OTCQX:UBAB) – United Bank is proud to announce the addition of Lori Madison Stinson to our Board of Directors.
  • United Bank is proud to announce the addition of Lori Madison Stinson to our Board of Directors.
  • "We are pleased to have Lori join our board," said Mike Vincent, President and CEO of United Bank.
  • She brings professional expertise, and commitment to her community, which reflects that of United Bank," said David D. Swift, Sr., Chairman of the Board of Directors for United Bank.

Littelfuse Appoints Gayla Delly to Board of Directors

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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Littelfuse, Inc. (NASDAQ: LFUS), a diversified, industrial technology manufacturing company empowering a sustainable, connected, and safer world, announced today the appointment of Gayla Delly to the company’s board of directors, effective September 28, 2023.

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  • Littelfuse, Inc. (NASDAQ: LFUS), a diversified, industrial technology manufacturing company empowering a sustainable, connected, and safer world, announced today the appointment of Gayla Delly to the company’s board of directors, effective September 28, 2023.
  • Delly was also appointed to the Audit Committee.
  • “Gayla brings a wealth of experience as both a public company executive and seasoned board member,” said Gordon Hunter, Littelfuse Chairman of the Board of Directors.
  • “Her board leadership and broad management experience across companies operating in a diverse set of end markets make her a terrific addition to the Littelfuse board, as we continue to execute our company’s growth strategy.”
    “We are pleased to welcome Gayla to the Littelfuse Board of Directors,” said Dave Heinzmann, Littelfuse Chief Executive Officer.

Interfraternity Councils Across the Country Invest in Student Wellness with Innovative Men's Personal Development Platform MANUAL

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, innovative online men's personal development and mental health platform MANUAL has announced new partnerships with nine Interfraternity Councils across the country to provide young men with anonymous support and resources for their physical, psychological, academic, and sexual well-being.

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  • Tens of thousands of members will receive access to MANUAL's full suite of resources to support overall health, well-being, and personal development.
  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, innovative online men's personal development and mental health platform MANUAL has announced new partnerships with nine Interfraternity Councils across the country to provide young men with anonymous support and resources for their physical, psychological, academic, and sexual well-being.
  • This platform will empower students to make informed decisions that will improve their ability to perform their best in class and beyond.
  • The partnership between the IFCs and MANUAL represents a significant step forward in addressing men's health challenges on college campuses.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Elizabeth Weyerman as a Top Pinnacle Professional for her contributions to the field of Law

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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TRUSSVILLE, Ala., Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Elizabeth Weyerman is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Professional for her contributions to the field of Law.

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  • TRUSSVILLE, Ala., Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Elizabeth Weyerman is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Professional for her contributions to the field of Law.
  • She has continued to pursue further education by earning various certifications as well as a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Samford University's Cumberland School of Law.
  • Touting more than three years in the field, Ms. Elizabeth Weyerman is an associate attorney with Beasley, Allen, Crow, Methvin, Portis & Miles, P.C., and specializes in toxic tort representation.
  • Excelling at her specialty, she has represented a variety of plaintiffs in Camp Lejeune; personal injury; and water pollution cases.