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SpartanNash Refreshes Board with Appointment of New Independent Director

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. , Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Food solutions company SpartanNash (the "Company") (Nasdaq: SPTN) today announced the appointment of Kerrie D. MacPherson to the Board of Directors (the "Board"), effective immediately. As an independent director, MacPherson will serve on the Audit Committee.

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  • GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. , Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Food solutions company SpartanNash (the "Company") (Nasdaq: SPTN) today announced the appointment of Kerrie D. MacPherson to the Board of Directors (the "Board"), effective immediately.
  • As an independent director, MacPherson will serve on the Audit Committee.
  • "We are proud to welcome such an accomplished leader as Kerrie to the SpartanNash Board.
  • SpartanNash last refreshed its Board in 2022 with the addition of three independent directors who replaced three directors who did not seek reelection.

DLA, LLC Announces Hiring of Paul Higgins

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

DLA Welcomes Paul Higgins as Partner, Head of Insurance Practice & Chicago Office Leader: Elevating Internal Audit's Expertise and Industry Reach

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  • DLA Welcomes Paul Higgins as Partner, Head of Insurance Practice & Chicago Office Leader: Elevating Internal Audit's Expertise and Industry Reach
    DLA is thrilled to announce the appointment of Paul Higgins as Partner, Head of Insurance Practice & Chicago Office Leader.
  • Paul Higgins is a distinguished professional renowned for his remarkable achievements in leadership and risk management across the insurance sector, as well as in general financial services.
  • Founder & CEO David Landau notes, "We are embarking on an exciting new chapter with Paul Higgins leading our Insurance Practice and the opening of a Chicago office.
  • DLA's partnership with Paul Higgins marks the beginning of an exciting journey that bridges DLA's growth aspirations with Paul's extensive experience in insurance and financial services.

Vistagen Appoints Cindy Anderson as Chief Financial Officer

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Vistagen (NASDAQ: VTGN) a late clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company aiming to transform the treatment landscape for individuals living with anxiety, depression and other central nervous system (CNS) disorders, today announced the appointment of Cindy Anderson as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective August 21, 2023.

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  • Vistagen (NASDAQ: VTGN) a late clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company aiming to transform the treatment landscape for individuals living with anxiety, depression and other central nervous system (CNS) disorders, today announced the appointment of Cindy Anderson as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective August 21, 2023.
  • “We are delighted to welcome Ms. Anderson, an experienced and highly accomplished finance professional, to our team,” said Shawn Singh, Chief Executive Officer of Vistagen.
  • Ms. Anderson brings almost two decades of financial and operating strength from her experiences in the biotechnology sector.
  • She joins Vistagen from Alnylam Pharmaceuticals where she served as the Chief Accounting Officer, focused on strategic and financial operations.

Tivic Reports Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results

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Monday, August 14, 2023

Tivic Health® Systems, Inc. (“Tivic”, Nasdaq: TIVC), a health tech company that develops and commercializes bioelectronic medicine, announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2023 ended June 30, 2023 (“Q2 2023”).

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  • Tivic Health® Systems, Inc. (“Tivic”, Nasdaq: TIVC), a health tech company that develops and commercializes bioelectronic medicine, announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2023 ended June 30, 2023 (“Q2 2023”).
  • Gross profit of 37.5% in the second quarter of 2023, compared to 23.4% in the second quarter of 2022, on total revenue of $60 thousand in the second quarter of 2023 from $123 thousand in the second quarter of 2022.
  • Net loss of $2.1 million in the second quarter of 2023, compared with $3.0 million in the second quarter of 2022.
  • The company’s MD&A and consolidated financial statements for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023, will be filed on August 14, 2023, with the company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

The Advanced Leadership Institute and Carnegie Mellon University Announce Inaugural Cohort of the National Executive Leadership Academy

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After five successful years of operating the Executive Leadership Academy regionally, The Advanced Leadership Institute (TALI) and Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) officially launched the National Executive Leadership Academy on Monday, August 14th.

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  • PITTSBURGH, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After five successful years of operating the Executive Leadership Academy regionally, The Advanced Leadership Institute (TALI) and Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) officially launched the National Executive Leadership Academy on Monday, August 14th.
  • TALI's National Executive Leadership Academy, delivered in partnership with Carnegie Mellon Tepper School of Business, will be offered in a hybrid format to accommodate participants from different cities and regions.
  • "As we expand, TALI remains committed to positioning Black professionals for executive advancement," said Evan Frazier, President and CEO, The Advanced Leadership Institute.
  • "I am excited and encouraged that the National Executive Leadership Academy will allow us to broaden our reach and impact.

Zoom Drain Opens Their Second Franchise Location in Austin, TX

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zoom Drain – a leading operator of drain and sewer services – opened its newest franchise in Central Texas on August 15. Located at 1220 Satterwhite Rd. Suite 1104 in Buda, Texas, Zoom Drain of Central Texas will proudly serve Austin and the surrounding areas. This is the fourth Zoom Drain franchise in Texas, with 50 total locations nationwide.

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  • Suite 1104 in Buda, Texas, Zoom Drain of Central Texas will proudly serve Austin and the surrounding areas.
  • This is the fourth Zoom Drain franchise in Texas, with 50 total locations nationwide.
  • "As we celebrate the opening of our second Zoom Drain location in Austin, we look forward to providing the community with essential drain services," said the Cajustes, Owners of Zoom Drain's Central Texas location.
  • Zoom Drain provides around-the-clock residential and commercial services centering on drain and sewer cleaning, sewer pipe video inspections, grease trap maintenance, and much more.

Validus Capital Expands Team with a Senior Tax Partner from Ernst & Young LLP, Gino Sasso, CPA

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Friday, August 11, 2023

Validus Capital announced that the firm has expanded its team by adding Gino Sasso as a Strategic Advisor to the firm.

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  • Validus Capital announced that the firm has expanded its team by adding Gino Sasso as a Strategic Advisor to the firm.
  • Gino was a senior tax partner at Ernst & Young in Los Angeles, where he spent over 38 years serving public companies and family enterprise groups with global operations.
  • He has extensive experience providing tax planning and family office advisory strategies for closely held businesses, stakeholders, and multigenerational families.
  • Validus is led by John Krambeer, Matthew Schulz, and Sean Chen, who average over 23 years of financial advisory experience.

Finseca: Three Tools for Americans Who are Lacking Confidence in Their Ability to Retire

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023

At Finseca our mission is right there in our name, Financial Security for All.

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  • At Finseca our mission is right there in our name, Financial Security for All.
  • It's never too late to take control of your future to ensure long-term financial security.
  • For example, here are three simple tools you can leverage to get started:
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  • It is highly recommended that you seek professional guidance from a holistic financial security professional (FSP) when developing your financial plan.

Clearwater Paper Appoints Sherri Baker as Chief Financial Officer

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Clearwater Paper Corporation (NYSE: CLW) today announced the appointment of Sherri Baker as senior vice president and chief financial officer, effective August 14, 2023, to oversee the company’s finance and strategy.

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  • Clearwater Paper Corporation (NYSE: CLW) today announced the appointment of Sherri Baker as senior vice president and chief financial officer, effective August 14, 2023, to oversee the company’s finance and strategy.
  • Arsen Kitch, president and chief executive officer, said, “On behalf of the board and our leadership team, I am pleased to welcome Sherri Baker to Clearwater Paper.
  • We look forward to Sherri being an integral part of our leadership team as we continue to create near and long-term shareholder value.”
    Ms. Baker joins Clearwater Paper with extensive finance and executive leadership experience.
  • “I am thrilled to join the team at Clearwater Paper, a values-driven company focused on delivering operational excellence,” said Sherri Baker.

Hinge Managing Partner Makes Way for New Leadership

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Monday, August 7, 2023

Reston, VA, Aug. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hinge managing partner Lee Frederiksen, PhD , has announced his retirement on August 7, 2023.

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  • Reston, VA, Aug. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hinge managing partner Lee Frederiksen, PhD , has announced his retirement on August 7, 2023.
  • Under his leadership, Hinge studied more than 40,000 professional service firms and their clients.
  • “Lee’s generous spirit of innovation has helped many professional service firms leapfrog bigger competitors with deeper pockets,” said Hinge senior partner Elizabeth Harr .
  • To prepare for Lee’s retirement, former business development director Joe Pope was promoted to partner in June of 2022.