Mid-South

Wicker Smith Adds Lisa Gill to Family Law Practice Group

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Wicker Smith, a full-service litigation firm with 16 offices and over 260 attorneys, recently added Lisa Gill to their team of talented professionals in Nashville, Tennessee in their Family Law Practice Group. Lisa Gill is a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), and is board-certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy as a Family Law Trial Advocate. She is licensed in Mississippi and Tennessee and represents clients in both states at the trial and appellate levels. She currently serves as Chair of the Tennessee Bar Association Family Law Section Executive Committee and specializes in the practice area of family law, including divorce, prenuptial agreements, child support, custody, as well as federal family law actions following under the Hague Convention and International Child Abduction Remedies Act ("ICARA").

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  • Wicker Smith, a full-service litigation firm with 16 offices and over 260 attorneys, recently added Lisa Gill to their team of talented professionals in Nashville, Tennessee in their Family Law Practice Group
    NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Wicker Smith, a full-service litigation firm with 16 offices and over 260 attorneys, recently added Lisa Gill to their team of talented professionals in Nashville, Tennessee in their Family Law Practice Group.
  • She currently serves as Chair of the Tennessee Bar Association Family Law Section Executive Committee and specializes in the practice area of family law, including divorce, prenuptial agreements, child support, custody, as well as federal family law actions following under the Hague Convention and International Child Abduction Remedies Act ("ICARA").
  • "Wicker Smith's forward-thinking approach and commitment to the highest standards of ethics and professionalism align with the values I set for myself and Gill Family Law.
  • Lisa Gill will be of council to Wicker Smith located in Nashville, Tennessee at 3990 Hillsboro Pike Suite 300 Nashville, TN 37215.

RITTER COMMUNICATIONS TO PROMOTE HEATH SIMPSON TO CEO

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

JONESBORO, Ark., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ritter Communications, the largest privately held telecommunications service provider serving exclusively the Mid-South, announces the promotion of Heath Simpson to Chief Executive Officer. This promotion, effective January 31, marks the culmination of a strategic succession plan to position the company to continue its aggressive growth trajectory.

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  • He has the strategic vision, experience, skill set, and focus to sustain our strong momentum and carry our performance to the next level," said Ritter Communications CEO Alan Morse .
  • Since joining the company, Heath has been a key contributor to the expansion of the Ritter Communications fiber-to-the-home business unit called RightFiber.
  • "I am humbled by the opportunity to transition into the CEO role, and I am eager to leverage my skills and dedication for the collective success of Ritter Communications," notes Simpson.
  • Headquartered in Jonesboro, Arkansas, Ritter Communications is proud to serve homes, schools, and businesses in the Mid-South with advanced communications technology.

For second time this year, Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare adult hospitals rated safest in region

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- When it comes to patient care in the Mid-South, Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare continues to deliver the safest in the region, according to fall 2023 ratings by national watchdog The Leapfrog Group. Every Methodist Le Bonheur adult hospital received the highest rating possible – an "A".

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  • Every Methodist Le Bonheur adult hospital received the highest rating possible – an "A".
  • According to national Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) measures, Methodist Le Bonheur has the highest regional ratings for overall hospital quality.
  • To view Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare's full grade details and see rates of other health systems, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org .
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Matt Sugg Joins WPM Real Estate Management as Regional Director of Business Development for MidSouth Region

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

OWINGS MILLS, Md., May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- WPM Real Estate Management is pleased to announce that Matt Sugg has joined the company as Regional Director of Business Development for its MidSouth Region. Sugg brings 17 years of industry experience, including work with Conventional Value-Add, Luxury Class A Lease-ups, Tax Credit, Virginia Housing Development Authority (VHDA), and Senior Living assets. In this new role, Sugg will be responsible for growing WPM's presence in the MidSouth region as well as overseeing daily operations of multifamily property management for WPM's Virginia properties. He will be based out of WPM's satellite office in Richmond, Va.

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  • WPM Real Estate Management is pleased to announce that Matt Sugg has joined the company as Regional Director of Business Development for its MidSouth Region.
  • OWINGS MILLS, Md., May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- WPM Real Estate Management is pleased to announce that Matt Sugg has joined the company as Regional Director of Business Development for its MidSouth Region.
  • He will be based out of WPM's satellite office in Richmond, Va.
    "We continue to expand our geographic footprint across the MidSouth," says Melissa Gambuto, President of WPM Multifamily Real Estate.
  • Sugg holds the Certified Property Manager (CPM®) designation from the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) and is active with IREM Chapter 38 and the Virginia Apartment Management Association (VAMA).

THE NATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUM PLANS KING HOLIDAY CELEBRATION WITH FREE ADMISSION AND A FOCUS ON CIVIL RIGHTS ANNIVERSARIES

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Memphis, TN, Dec. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On the national holiday, January 16, the National Civil Rights Museum will remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a daylong celebration.

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  • Memphis, TN, Dec. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On the national holiday, January 16, the National Civil Rights Museum will remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a daylong celebration.
  • The public is invited to the museum for the King Day celebration during extended hours from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.
  • King Day will kick off yearlong observances themed “Freedom Can’t Wait” as the Museum focuses on major civil rights milestones with anniversaries in 2023.
  • For more information about King Day at the National Civil Rights Museum, visit kingday.org .

HAND & STONE MASSAGE AND FACIAL SPA GROWS EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, North America's leading luxury massage and facial spa franchise has announced new additions to their executive leadership team which includes two new hires and two notable promotions. The brand has named Jennifer Durham as Chief Development Officer and Jeanine Linehan as General Counsel, in addition to advancing Lisa Rossman to Senior Vice President of Service and Product and Meghan Lally as Senior Vice President of Franchise Operations. As these seasoned women step into their new roles, they will be responsible for leading effective cross-functional teams that align with Hand & Stone's strategic business goals, future franchise expansion, as well as brand growth.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa , North America's leading luxury massage and facial spa franchise has announced new additions to their executive leadership team which includes two new hires and two notable promotions.
  • "Building off of the tremendous momentum we have achieved in 2022, we are excited to grow our executive leadership team," said John Teza, President & CEO of Hand & Stone.
  • The new additions to the Hand & Stone executive team follows a year of growth which includes the opening of 40 Hand & Stone locations.
  • Hand & Stone is a 500-plus unit massage and facial spa franchise with a mission to bring massage and facial services to the masses.

WPM Real Estate Management Recognized as a Top Workplace for 11th Consecutive Year

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Friday, December 16, 2022

OWINGS MILLS, Md., Dec. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- WPM Real Estate Management has been honored as a 2022 Top Workplace in the Baltimore area by The Baltimore Sun. This marks the 11th consecutive year the company has received this award, ranking highest of any property management in the region and sixth overall among Large Employers in the region. One of the Mid-Atlantic region's premier property management companies, WPM continues to be honored for its commitment to creating a culture of learning and development and a positive work environment for its nearly 500 employees.

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  • WPM Real Estate Management has been honored as a 2022 Top Workplace in the Baltimore area by The Baltimore Sun.
  • OWINGS MILLS, Md., Dec. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- WPM Real Estate Management has been honored as a 2022 Top Workplace in the Baltimore area by The Baltimore Sun.
  • WPM Real Estate Management provides property management for over 26,000 homes and 50,000 people in the Mid-Atlantic and MidSouth regions, including Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Virginia.
  • For more information about WPM Real Estate Management, visit the WPM website at http://www.wpmllc.com .

Simmons Bank Donates $50,000 to Junior Achievement

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Simmons Bank donated $50,000 to Junior Achievement USA (JA USA) at the Simmons River Market Building in Little Rock this week. The donation was made in recognition of the more than 6,400 volunteer hours associates donated to their local communities during Simmons Bank's September Service Month. The gift will fund work-readiness and financial literacy skills for children across Simmons Bank's six-state footprint.

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  • LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Simmons Bank donated $50,000 to Junior Achievement USA (JA USA) at the Simmons River Market Building in Little Rock this week.
  • "Better Together is embedded into our culture at Simmons Bank," said Jena Compton, EVP, chief people officer at Simmons Bank.
  • Since 2015, Simmons Bank has donated more than $200,000 to Junior Achievement in honor of Simmons Bank Associates on Giving Tuesday.
  • The bank's $50,000 gift to JA USA will impact children in the following Simmons Bank communities:
    JA of Greater Kansas City (Kansas City, MO)
    Earlier this year, Simmons Bank provided temporary offices for Junior Achievement of Memphis.

James Dahlgren, Jr. Selected as 2022 40 Under 40 Honoree by the Baltimore Business Journal

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

OWINGS MILLS, Md., Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- WPM Real Estate Management President James Dahlgren, Jr., has been selected by the Baltimore Business Journal as a "40 Under 40" winner for 2022. The award spotlights those greater Baltimore area leaders under the age of 40 who are making significant career achievements and demonstrating social responsibility. Dahlgren was chosen from a pool of 270 nominations and is being recognized at a special Awards Ceremony on Thursday, November 17, 2022.

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  • WPM Real Estate Management President James Dahlgren, Jr., has been selected by the Baltimore Business Journal as a "40 Under 40" winner for 2022.
  • OWINGS MILLS, Md., Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- WPM Real Estate Management President James Dahlgren, Jr., has been selected by the Baltimore Business Journal as a "40 Under 40" winner for 2022.
  • The award spotlights those greater Baltimore area leaders under the age of 40 who are making significant career achievements and demonstrating social responsibility.
  • WPM has ranked #1 on the Baltimore Business Journal List of Largest Residential Property Management Companies in the Baltimore Area year over year.

WPM Real Estate Management Promotes Rebecca Smith to Brand Engagement Director

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

OWINGS MILLS, Md., Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- WPM Real Estate Management announced today that it has promoted Rebecca Smith to Brand Engagement Director. This newly created role recognizes Becky's expanding responsibilities and contributions to the multifamily division. As the Brand Engagement Director, Becky will continue to add value to WPM's lease-up strategy while also contributing to interactions with prospective and existing clients, prospective and existing residents, as well as the general public.

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  • WPM Real Estate Management announced today that it has promoted Rebecca Smith to Brand Engagement Director.
  • OWINGS MILLS, Md., Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- WPM Real Estate Management announced today that it has promoted Rebecca Smith to Brand Engagement Director.
  • About WPM Real Estate Management:
    WPM Real Estate Management is an Accredited Management Organization (AMO) that provides property management for over 23,000 homes and 40,000 people in the Mid-Atlantic and MidSouth regions, including Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Virginia.
  • For more information about WPM Real Estate Management, visit the WPM website at http://www.wpmllc.com