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Seek Labs Welcomes Esteemed Diagnostics Industry Innovator and Executive, Dr. Randy Rasmussen, PhD, to Board of Directors

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Friday, March 29, 2024
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Having amassed a remarkable track record of advancements in molecular diagnostic technologies throughout his career, Dr. Rasmussen is a highly regarded figure in the field of molecular diagnostics.

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  • Having amassed a remarkable track record of advancements in molecular diagnostic technologies throughout his career, Dr. Rasmussen is a highly regarded figure in the field of molecular diagnostics.
  • "We are delighted to welcome Randy Rasmussen to Seek Labs’ Board of Directors," said Jared Bauer, CEO.
  • Dr. Rasmussen expressed his excitement to join Seek Labs’ Board and contribute to the company’s success: “Seek Labs’ commitment to molecular diagnostic innovation aligns with my own passion for diagnostic innovation and improving healthcare outcomes.
  • Dr. Rasmussen currently serves as Chairman of the Board for BioUtah and as a Board Member for Quansys Biosciences.

TAB Bank Names New CEO and President; Rick Bozzelli to Retire

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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OGDEN, Utah, Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following the decision of TAB Bank President and CEO Rick Bozzelli to retire, the Board of Directors has appointed Austin Strong , Chief Strategy Officer, as the new CEO and Tyler Heap , Chief Credit Officer, as President.

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  • OGDEN, Utah, Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following the decision of TAB Bank President and CEO Rick Bozzelli to retire, the Board of Directors has appointed Austin Strong , Chief Strategy Officer, as the new CEO and Tyler Heap , Chief Credit Officer, as President.
  • TAB Bank bids farewell to President and CEO, Rick Bozzelli, who officially retired on Jan. 5.
  • Bozzelli has led TAB Bank for the past 19 months.
  • He served as CFO at FJM for more than seven years and as Board Chair of TAB Bank and TAB Bank Holdings, Inc. for over three years.

SSR Mining Announces Changes to Executive Leadership Team

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Friday, March 8, 2024
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SSR Mining Inc. (NASDAQ/TSX: SSRM, ASX: SSR) ("SSR Mining" or the “Company") announces the reorganization of key roles and responsibilities within its executive leadership team.

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  • SSR Mining Inc. (NASDAQ/TSX: SSRM, ASX: SSR) ("SSR Mining" or the “Company") announces the reorganization of key roles and responsibilities within its executive leadership team.
  • The changes to the executive leadership team are effective immediately.
  • Rod Antal, Executive Chairman of SSR Mining, said, "The changes to the roles and responsibilities of our executive leadership team will provide an opportunity to realign accountabilities to better support the business, particularly as the Company continues to navigate and assess the impacts of the Çöpler Incident.
  • Ms. Thomopoulos will join the executive leadership team and, as Executive Vice President, Human Resources will have responsibility for the human resources, communications and administration functions.

Knightscope Welcomes New Board of Directors

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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Knightscope, Inc. [Nasdaq: KSCP] (“Knightscope” or the “Company”), a leading innovator in robotics and artificial intelligence (“A.I.”) technologies focused on public safety, today announces the appointment of its new members of its Board of Directors.

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  • Knightscope, Inc. [Nasdaq: KSCP] (“Knightscope” or the “Company”), a leading innovator in robotics and artificial intelligence (“A.I.”) technologies focused on public safety, today announces the appointment of its new members of its Board of Directors.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240220718264/en/
    “Our departing directors have my deepest gratitude for their years of service on our Board.
  • In addition, the following new directors have been appointed, succeeding Patricia Howell, Linda Keene Solomon, and Patricia L. Watkins.
  • I’m now honored to join Knightscope’s Board of Directors and further my commitment to making America the safest country in the world,” said Mocny.

Medecision Appoints Mark Gee as Chief Revenue Officer to Spearhead Growth and Innovation

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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DALLAS and KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Medecision , the leading clinical data and analytics platform company, has announced the addition of Mark Gee to its team as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).

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  • DALLAS and KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Medecision , the leading clinical data and analytics platform company, has announced the addition of Mark Gee to its team as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).
  • Gee brings a wealth of experience in healthcare leadership, with a deep focus on value-based care strategies, and enterprise sales.
  • Before joining Medecision, Gee was Chief Growth Officer of Payer and Emerging Markets at WellSky , driving strategy for payer, life sciences, and channel partners.
  • Kenneth Young, President and CEO of Medecision, said, "We are delighted to welcome Mark Gee to our team.

Report: Flourishing Romances are More the Result of Proactive Behaviors Than Soulmate Spark

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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PROVO, Utah, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sixty percent of Americans believe in the idea that true love is found in a one-and-only soulmate relationship, confirming that the quest to find one's soulmate continues to play a significant role in our modern dating culture. However, a new report finds that enduring connection in romantic relationships results more from the personal virtues and intentional efforts of the partners than it does from spontaneous love and emotional spark.  

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  • The report challenges the notion that loving and lasting relationships are founded on the idea of a soulmate love.
  • In fact, flourishing couples report scores that are typically three times higher than other couples on these intentional aspects of relationships.
  • "The problem with the soulmate model of marriage is that it provides a deeply flawed conception of how to achieve this aspiration.
  • The report examined how personal virtues and proactive behaviors are closely associated with the quality of relationships using data from the recently published study , "Satisfaction or Connectivity?

Dorsey’s Boise Office Continues Growth with Two Intellectual Property Partners

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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Dana Herberholz and Jordan Stott have joined Dorsey & Whitney LLP as Partners in the Intellectual Property group in Boise , the international law firm announced today.

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  • Dana Herberholz and Jordan Stott have joined Dorsey & Whitney LLP as Partners in the Intellectual Property group in Boise , the international law firm announced today.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240124192490/en/
    Dana Herberholz joined Dorsey & Whitney LLP as a Partner in the Intellectual Property group in Boise.
  • Their arrival continues the growth of Dorsey’s Boise office since it opened in 2023, bringing the attorney count in this office up to eight.
  • They are very well respected attorneys with years of experience in intellectual property prosecution and litigation,” said Nick Taylor, Office Head of Dorsey’s Boise office.

Orion Space Solutions Completes Critical Design Review (CDR) for U.S. Warfighter Support

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024
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LOUISVILLE, Colo., Jan. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Orion Space Solutions (Orion) and its teammates recently completed its Critical Design Review (CDR) on the U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command (SSC) and Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Tetra-5 program. The Tetra-5 mission will demonstrate multi-agent autonomous Rendezvous, Proximity Operations and Docking (RPOD) for on-orbit refueling.

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  • Orion Space Solution's Tetra-5 will now proceed to design assembly, integration, and test
    LOUISVILLE, Colo., Jan. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Orion Space Solutions (Orion) and its teammates recently completed its Critical Design Review (CDR) on the U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command (SSC) and Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Tetra-5 program.
  • The Tetra-5 mission will demonstrate multi-agent autonomous Rendezvous, Proximity Operations and Docking (RPOD) for on-orbit refueling.
  • "Having completed a successful CDR, Orion Space Solutions and our extended team look forward to our ongoing close teamwork with the government to begin production work on the Tetra-5 vehicles and sensors," said William Armijo, Orion's Vice President of Space Systems.
  • This CDR marks a significant milestone for Orion as the company continues to expand its portfolio of space-based solutions.

Alpha Modus Appoints Rodney Sperry as Chief Financial Officer

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alpha Modus, Corp. (“Alpha Modus”), a technology company with a core focus on artificial intelligence in retail, today announced the expansion of its leadership team with the appointment of Rodney (Rod) Sperry as Chief Financial Officer.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alpha Modus, Corp. (“Alpha Modus”), a technology company with a core focus on artificial intelligence in retail, today announced the expansion of its leadership team with the appointment of Rodney (Rod) Sperry as Chief Financial Officer.
  • Mr. Sperry brings over fourteen years of experience in public accounting to the Alpha Modus team.
  • From 2014 to present, Mr. Sperry has provided consulting services to several public companies advising on SEC filings, reporting standards and financial statement preparation.
  • Since 2021, he has served as Chief Financial Officer of Accredited Solutions, Inc. From 2013 through 2015, Mr. Sperry served as Senior Manager at NowCFO where he was responsible for financial statement preparation and company performance analysis.

Key Decision Makers and Community Experts Unite to Position Salt Lake City's Power District as Utah's Potential MLB Stadium Site

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
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SALT LAKE CITY, Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Big League Utah, the broad-based coalition united to position Salt Lake City, Utah as a Major League Baseball (MLB) expansion market, announced the creation of honorary and community advisory boards. Board members' expertise and commitment to Utah's success will help advance the multi-faceted campaign and focused efforts.

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  • "We have an exceptional ownership group, a shovel ready ballpark site, overwhelming community support in a strong growth market for MLB.
  • The Power District is an approximately 100-acre, shovel-ready site in the heart of Salt Lake City's west side.
  • Big League Utah announced its intention to position Salt Lake City, Utah as an MLB expansion market in April 2023.
  • "We are particularly excited about the impact a Major League Baseball team could have on Salt Lake City's west side.