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Penetron to Maintain Growth Momentum in the Southeast USA with Expanded Sales & Technical Support Team

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

EAST SETAUKET, N.Y., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On February 5th, 2024, Penetron announced the appointment of Brent Sanders as Southeast USA Account Manager, a market where Penetron continues to rapidly grow market share. This new appointment will further strengthen the Penetron Technical and Customer Support team.

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  • On February 5th, 2024, Penetron announced the appointment of Brent Sanders as Southeast USA Account Manager, a market where Penetron continues to rapidly grow market share.
  • This new appointment will further strengthen the Penetron Technical and Customer Support team.
  • This new appointment will further strengthen the Penetron Technical and Customer Support team.
  • Based in Germantown, Tennessee, Brent Sanders is responsible for Penetron customers across the Southeast USA, including Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and Western Tennessee.

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CELEBRATES RECOGNITION ON FORTUNE WORLD'S MOST ADMIRED COMPANIES™ 2024 LIST

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

DALLAS, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) proudly celebrates its recognition on Fortune World's Most Admired Companies™ 2024 list1.

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  • DALLAS, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) proudly celebrates its recognition on Fortune World's Most Admired Companies™ 2024 list1.
  • Some key accomplishments Southwest Airlines® experienced this past year include:
    Continued to make progress on its two-billion-dollar plan to transform its Customer and Employee Experience.
  • Fortune is a registered trademark and Fortune World's Most Admired Companies™ is a trademark of Fortune Media IP Limited and are used under license.
  • Fortune and Fortune Media IP Limited are not affiliated with, and do not endorse the products or services of Southwest Airlines.

PACIFIC NORTHWEST EXPANSION: Citadel EHS establishes a Seattle, WA office location offering industrial hygiene and safety consulting services

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Monday, February 12, 2024

SEATTLE, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Citadel EHS (Citadel) is excited to announce the opening of a new office in Seattle, Washington.

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  • SEATTLE, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Citadel EHS (Citadel) is excited to announce the opening of a new office in Seattle, Washington.
  • Citadel Senior Consultant Scott Myers, CIH, CSP relocated from Southern California to support the expansion.
  • In addition, Pacific Northwest local Eva M. Glosson has joined Citadel EHS and will lead our Total Worker Health and Workplace Violence Prevention service lines from the Seattle office.
  • "We made the decision to enter the Pacific Northwest market because it was the right timing and opportunity for us.

USA TODAY’s 36th Ad Meter Competition Opens

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

USA TODAY , part of Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI), officially launched the 36th annual Ad Meter competition, the industry’s leading opinion tool for gauging public sentiment around Super Bowl commercials.

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  • USA TODAY , part of Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI), officially launched the 36th annual Ad Meter competition, the industry’s leading opinion tool for gauging public sentiment around Super Bowl commercials.
  • Since 1989, USA TODAY Ad Meter continues to have significant impact across the advertising landscape, recognizing the intersection of sports, entertainment and pop culture on Super Bowl Sunday.
  • Kia and State Farm are associate sponsors of the 2024 Ad Meter competition.
  • “It’s exciting to continue to experience the monumental significance of USA TODAY Ad Meter across the Super Bowl commercial landscape,” said Kelly Andresen, President of USA TODAY National Sales at Gannett.

Jill A. Giles Named Chief Financial Officer of First Farmers and Merchants Bank

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

First Farmers and Merchants Corporation (OTC Pink: FFMH), the holding company for First Farmers and Merchants Bank, today announced that Jill A. Giles was named Chief Financial Officer of the Bank.

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  • First Farmers and Merchants Corporation (OTC Pink: FFMH), the holding company for First Farmers and Merchants Bank, today announced that Jill A. Giles was named Chief Financial Officer of the Bank.
  • The position was formerly held by Robert E. (“Bobby”) Krimmel who continues as Chief Financial Officer of the Corporation.
  • “I am pleased to announce the promotion of Jill Giles to Chief Financial Officer of First Farmers and Merchants Bank,” stated Brian K. Williams, First Farmers’ Chairman and CEO.
  • “Jill has served as Chief Accounting Officer of the Bank since 2020 and previously served as the Bank’s Controller.

Rory A. Mallard Named Chief Banking Officer

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

First Farmers and Merchants Corporation (OTC Pink: FFMH), the holding company for First Farmers and Merchants Bank, today announced that Rory A. Mallard was named to the newly created position as Chief Banking 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 Rory A. Mallard was named to the newly created position as Chief Banking Officer.
  • Mallard has served as Chief Commercial Banking Officer of First Farmers since 2021.
  • “He was promoted to Senior Commercial Banking Officer in 2017 and then promoted to Chief Commercial Banking Officer in 2021.
  • “As Chief Banking Officer, Rory will be responsible for the strategic direction, growth, delivery, profitability, operational efficiency, and overall performance of the commercial, treasury management and retail banking business lines.

Euclid Chemical to Participate at 2024 World of Concrete

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Cleveland, Ohio, Dec. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Euclid Chemical , a leading manufacturer of concrete and masonry construction products, has announced its participation at World of Concrete (WOC) 2024 .

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  • Cleveland, Ohio, Dec. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Euclid Chemical , a leading manufacturer of concrete and masonry construction products, has announced its participation at World of Concrete (WOC) 2024 .
  • As part of this year’s WOC event, Euclid Chemical will participate in the following sessions:
    Quality in Concrete Slabs Luncheon & Forum on January 24, which will be hosted by WOC360 and the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC) , that will discuss best steps for contractors to efficiently deliver a high-quality concrete slab; and
    Modern Concrete Technology: Design, Materials & Durability , an education seminar on January 24, which will be presented by Euclid Chemical and hosted by Michael Weber, chief operating officer at NileBuilt Corporation and previously national business development manager at Euclid Chemical.
  • In addition, Euclid Chemical will donate a concrete sealer package at the Concrete Industry Management (CIM) silent/live auction on January 24.
  • Developed specifically to grow the concrete industry, the CIM program provides four-year Bachelor of Science degrees in Concrete Industry Management to graduates at participating universities.

First class: Auburn University to graduate first class of students at Staton Correctional Facility

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Friday, December 15, 2023

AUBURN, Ala., Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A college education can mean a pathway to a brighter future, a chance for a better life. It's that extra credential needed to land the dream job you've always wanted, to prepare you to improve your community.

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  • Kenny lived in Auburn for three years, but said he wasn't in the right mindset back then to enroll at the university.
  • They never entered a classroom on the Plains; their classes were held in a stark white, non-descript room at Staton Correctional Facility in Elmore County, Alabama.
  • These 11 students will receive their Auburn degrees on Dec. 16, one week after the university graduates nearly 2,000 students.
  • They represent the first class of students to graduate from Auburn through the Second Chance Pell program.

Window Hero cleans up East Tennessee with its West Knoxville location

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- When Ben Brown decided to open his West Knoxville location of Window Hero, a HomeFront Brands franchise specializing in a wide range of exterior cleaning services, his goal to give back to the community was as strong as his desire to own his own business.

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  • Window Hero West Knoxville also pressure washed the schools' signs to make them look like new.
  • "Opening a Window Hero complemented my personal goals of giving back to the community that means so much to me," Brown said.
  • Window Hero West Knoxville serves clients in Concord, Farragut and West Knoxville.
  • For more information about Window Hero West Knoxville, please visit https://windowhero.com/locations/west-knoxville/ .

Pets Are Loving Support Adds Three Board Members

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

ATLANTA, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pets Are Loving Support, Inc. (PALS), an Atlanta-based non-profit that enables pets to remain at home with seriously ill, disabled and people over the age of 65, has added three new members to its board of directors for two-year terms: Amy Cureton, Keith Barnes and Tommy Burkhalter

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  • In addition to PALS, she serves on the board and is the Chair of the Finance Committee for Odyssey Atlanta .
  • "PALS is fortunate to have these three exceptional professionals join our hardworking, hands-on board of trustees," says Ann Vitale, a career coach, trainer and group facilitator, who is Chair of the Board of Pets Are Loving Support.
  • Pets Are Loving Support, Inc. (PALS), an Atlanta-based non-profit, provides ongoing care and support to the pets of Atlantans living with disabilities or HIV/AIDS and critical illnesses, and people over the age of 65.
  • It enables pets and owners to remain together to share the healing power of love and companionship from the human-animal bond.