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Cox Enterprises Names Erin McCandless as Vice President of Commercial Operations

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Tuesday, November 2, 2021
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ATLANTA, Nov. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Enterprises has named Erin McCandless vice president of commercial operations.

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  • ATLANTA, Nov. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Enterprises has named Erin McCandless vice president of commercial operations.
  • She will report toSenior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary Jennifer Hightowerand be based in Atlanta.
  • She will oversee legal strategy for commercial operations and integration of acquired companies for Cox and will lead a team responsible for the day-to-day operational and integration matters.
  • Previously, McCandless was vice president and deputy general counsel at Cox Automotive.

InterOperate CEO Gives Back to his Alma Mater Through the Maverick Passport Project

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Monday, November 1, 2021
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Blakely, CEO of InterOperate, University of Nebraska Omaha alumnus and repeat study abroad participant is helping sponsor the Maverick Passport Project.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Blakely, CEO of InterOperate, University of Nebraska Omaha alumnus and repeat study abroad participant is helping sponsor the Maverick Passport Project.
  • The Maverick Passport Project provides funding and the application assistance needed for students to receive a U.S. passport.
  • Blakely heard about the Maverick Passport Project and wanted to give back.
  • As the founder and CEO of his own technology company, InterOperate, Blakely leads a team of fully remote employees.

Insurance Care Direct Congratulates CEO Former U.S. Senator E. Ben Nelson on the Launch of his New Book "Death of the Senate"

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Monday, October 25, 2021
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Senator E. Ben Nelson on the launch of his important new book "Death of the Senate:My Front Row Seat to the Demise of the World's Greatest Deliberative Body."

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  • Senator E. Ben Nelson on the launch of his important new book "Death of the Senate:My Front Row Seat to the Demise of the World's Greatest Deliberative Body."
  • "Former Senator E. Ben Nelson's thoughtful memoir offers a clear and engaging account of his time in the U.S. Senate.
  • After leaving public office, Sen. Nelson served as the CEO of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) from 2013 2014.
  • Headquartered in Deerfield Beach, Florida, Insurance Care Direct is a family-owned business and is heavily involved in the local Florida community.

Jet Linx Expands Senior Leadership To Drive Aircraft Management Business

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Thursday, October 7, 2021
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Mr. Vidlak will work closely with the Company's trusted aircraft broker partners, backed by Jet Linx turnkey private jet inventory, to identify aircraft for new aircraft owners or current owners seeking an aircraft upgrade.

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  • Mr. Vidlak will work closely with the Company's trusted aircraft broker partners, backed by Jet Linx turnkey private jet inventory, to identify aircraft for new aircraft owners or current owners seeking an aircraft upgrade.
  • Jet Linx has announced the promotion of Jay Vidlak from Senior Vice President to SVP, Aircraft Acquisition and Sales.
  • Jet Linx Aviation is a locally-focused private jet company founded in Omaha, NE in 1999 as a more personalized approach to national private jet companies.
  • Jet Linx offers three different ways to experience private aviation a guaranteed jet card, joint ownership, and private jet management program providing its clients with an all-encompassing, local solution to all of their private jet travel needs.

FeelitLIVE Announces America's Got Choirs

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021
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In its first-ever season, America's Got Choirs celebrates high school choirs that generate beautiful music every day and is the embodiment of teamwork, resilience, talent, diversity, hope, and positivity.

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  • In its first-ever season, America's Got Choirs celebrates high school choirs that generate beautiful music every day and is the embodiment of teamwork, resilience, talent, diversity, hope, and positivity.
  • High school choirs from across the country are invited to upload a song performance recorded during the 2020-2021 academic year.
  • FeelitLIVE is a versatile, virtual and hybrid events platform connecting creators and audiences around the world.
  • No matter your industry, event type, or audience size - FeelitLIVE gives you the tools to host and deliver the experience you have always imagined.

Frankenmuth Insurance Names Beth Wright Vice President of Claims

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021
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FRANKENMUTH, Mich., Sept. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Frankenmuth Insurance is pleased to announce Beth Wright was named Vice President of Claims on September 3, 2021.

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  • FRANKENMUTH, Mich., Sept. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Frankenmuth Insurance is pleased to announce Beth Wright was named Vice President of Claims on September 3, 2021.
  • Wright has more than 22 years of service with Frankenmuth Insurance and has held various positions within the Claims department, most recently leading the company's adjusting functions as Director of Property & Casualty Claims.
  • Wright has been instrumental in the company's response to catastrophic events, COVID-19 claims, no-fault reform, claims system transformation, and establishment of a Special Investigations Unit.
  • Wright is also a member of the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association, serving on its Claims Committee.

Southwestern Graduate School of Banking Foundation Announces New Leadership

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Wednesday, September 1, 2021
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Dallas, TX (SMU), Sept. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jeff Schmid joins the Southwestern Graduate School of Banking (SWGSB) Foundation, headquartered at SMUs Cox School of Business, as president and CEO effective Sept. 1.

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  • Dallas, TX (SMU), Sept. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jeff Schmid joins the Southwestern Graduate School of Banking (SWGSB) Foundation, headquartered at SMUs Cox School of Business, as president and CEO effective Sept. 1.
  • He has contributed greatly to SWGSBs role as a trusted educational source for banking education, bank leadership development and bank director training programs.
  • His involvement with the SWGSB Foundation is long established, including service as past chairman of the SWGSB Foundation Board of Trustees.
  • Established in 1957 at Southern Methodist University (SMU) in Dallas, the Southwestern Graduate School of Banking ( www.swgsb.org ) has become one of the top banking educational institutions.It is a professional school for bank officers, regulators and others holding management positions in the financial services industry.

Weitz, Omaha Public Power District Begin Geothermal Work for University of Nebraska at Omaha Mammel Hall Addition

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Thursday, November 7, 2019
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Drilling and geopier foundations both started on October 31 for a 42,000-square-foot addition of Mammel Hall.

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  • Drilling and geopier foundations both started on October 31 for a 42,000-square-foot addition of Mammel Hall.
  • Omaha Public Power District and The Weitz Company are coordinating work to deliver the geothermal system.
  • Certified LEED Gold when originally built in 2010, Mammel Hall will become the third University of Nebraska at Omaha facility (and eighth University of Nebraska system building) to have geothermal.
  • Located in one of Americas best cities to live, work and learn, the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) is Nebraskas premier metropolitan university.