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AWH Announces Leadership Transition

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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This leadership transition comes as the Company prepares to enter the next phase of its growth story.

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  • This leadership transition comes as the Company prepares to enter the next phase of its growth story.
  • Hartmann brings with him a wealth of experience and expertise in leadership, strategy, and operations.
  • He has held several progressive leadership positions throughout his career, including serving as President of BuyBuy Baby and CEO of True Value Company.
  • We are confident that under his leadership, Ascend will continue to drive value for our shareholders, customers, and employees."

Village Farms International Appoints Consumer Goods Distribution Veteran Kathy Mahoney to Board of Directors

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Monday, February 27, 2023
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Village Farms International, Inc. (“Village Farms” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: VFF) today announced the appointment of Kathy Mahoney as an independent member of its Board of Directors, effective March 10, 2023.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Village Farms International, Inc. (“Village Farms” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: VFF) today announced the appointment of Kathy Mahoney as an independent member of its Board of Directors, effective March 10, 2023.
  • Ms. Mahoney is a veteran of the consumer goods distribution industry, having served in multiple executive level roles with industry leader, SpartanNash, in addition to her distinguished legal career.
  • “I am very pleased to welcome Ms. Mahoney, with her extensive accomplishments and expertise, to the Village Farms Board,” said John McLernon, Chairman of the Board of Village Farms.
  • Mahoney brings to the Village Farms Board a 40-plus year legal and business career, with specific experience navigating the complexities of highly regulated consumer products markets, including tobacco and CBD.

Angie Moreschi Joins Sinclair Broadcast Group’s “Spotlight on America” Investigative Team

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Monday, January 23, 2023
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Sinclair Broadcast Group (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced award-winning journalist Angie Moreschi has joined “Spotlight on America,” Sinclair’s award-winning national investigative team.

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  • Sinclair Broadcast Group (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced award-winning journalist Angie Moreschi has joined “Spotlight on America,” Sinclair’s award-winning national investigative team.
  • Moreschi joins Sinclair from WPXI-TV in Pittsburgh, the NBC affiliate in her hometown, where her reporting on the nursing home crisis during COVID won a prestigious Edward R. Murrow Investigative Reporting Award and the Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters Award for Outstanding Television Investigative Series.
  • We are thrilled she will be bringing her skills to our investigative team at 'Spotlight on America,'” said Scott Livingston, SVP News, Sinclair.
  • I am honored to join the incredible Spotlight team and can’t wait to put my skills to work uncovering important local stories that have national impact,” said Moreschi.

AAA® Appoints Matthew Conger as Washington, D.C.-Based Vice President in Commercial Division

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Arbitration Association® (AAA®) announces that Matthew Conger has been promoted to Vice President in its Commercial Division. Based in the AAA's office in Washington, D.C., Mr. Conger will manage the facilitation of arbitration services for resolving complex and business-to-business (B2B) commercial disputes in the nation's capital, as well as Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Arbitration Association® (AAA®) announces that Matthew Conger has been promoted to Vice President in its Commercial Division.
  • "Matthew is a dedicated advocate for alternative dispute resolution within the corporate and legal worlds," said Robert Matlin, Esq., Senior Vice President of the American Arbitration Association's Commercial and Construction Divisions.
  • "Every major law firm in the country has an office in Washington, D.C., and I am proud to represent the AAA and the ADR field in this key marketplace," said Matthew Conger, Vice President in the American Arbitration Association's Commercial Division.
  • Mr. Conger received his Juris Doctorate from the Syracuse University College of Law, and earned his M.A.

Lathrop GPM LLP Names Frank Sciremammano Partner in Charge of D.C. Office

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lathrop GPM LLP is pleased to announce that Frank Sciremammano has been named the Partner in Charge of the firm's Washington, D.C. office. He succeeds Eric Yaffe, who held the position for 17 years. Yaffe will continue with his full-time legal practice representing corporations, franchises and individuals in high-stakes litigation and investigations across the country.

Key Points: 
  • Lathrop GPM LLP is pleased to announce that Frank Sciremammano has been named the Partner in Charge of the firm's Washington, D.C. office.
  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lathrop GPM LLP is pleased to announce that Frank Sciremammano has been named the Partner in Charge of the firm's Washington, D.C. office.
  • Yaffe will continue with his full-time legal practice representing corporations, franchises and individuals in high-stakes litigation and investigations across the country.
  • I'm confident Frank is the right leader and will continue to grow the office and its various practices."

Sinclair Broadcast Group Names Todd Bernstein Vice President and General Manager of WJLA in Washington, DC

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Thursday, January 5, 2023
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Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced Todd Bernstein has been named VP/General Manager of WJLA-ABC7 and WJLA-24/7 in Washington, DC.

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  • Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced Todd Bernstein has been named VP/General Manager of WJLA-ABC7 and WJLA-24/7 in Washington, DC.
  • Bernstein, who joined the station in 2005, has held several leadership roles at WJLA, most recently serving as Station Manager.
  • Prior positions include Director of Sales, Sales Manager, Director of Business Development, National Sales Manager and Local/Political Sales Manager.
  • In making the announcement, Rob Weisbord, Sinclair’s Chief Operating Officer and President of Broadcast said, “Todd has nearly 20 years of broadcast and sales management experience at WJLA, with deep roots in the Washington DC community.

Greenberg Traurig's John McEntee Honored as a Herald Community Newspaper 2022 Top Lawyer of Long Island

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- John P. McEntee, Co-Managing Shareholder of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Long Island office, was recognized as a 2022 Top Lawyer of Long Island at the Herald Community Newspaper awards gala Sept. 13 at The Heritage Club at Bethpage.

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  • John P. McEntee, Co-Managing Shareholder of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Long Island office, was recognized as a 2022 Top Lawyer of Long Island at the Herald Community Newspaper awards gala Sept. 13 at The Heritage Club at Bethpage.
  • NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- John P. McEntee , Co-Managing Shareholder of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Long Island office , was recognized as a 2022 Top Lawyer of Long Island at the Herald Community Newspaper awards gala Sept. 13 at The Heritage Club at Bethpage.
  • Herald Community Newspaper's Top Lawyers of Long Island are selected based on their outstanding skills in different areas of legal practice.
  • The Long Island business community nominates lawyers based on their efforts to give back and their commitment to excellence.

Walgreens Boots Alliance Names Alethia Jackson Senior Vice President, ESG and Chief DEI Officer

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022
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Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) today announced that Alethia Jackson has been named senior vice president, ESG (environmental, social and governance) and chief DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) officer for the U.S. Jackson most recently served as vice president, federal government relations for Walgreens, and will assume her new role Oct. 1.

Key Points: 
  • Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) today announced that Alethia Jackson has been named senior vice president, ESG (environmental, social and governance) and chief DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) officer for the U.S. Jackson most recently served as vice president, federal government relations for Walgreens, and will assume her new role Oct. 1.
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    Alethia Jackson, SVP, ESG and Chief DEI Officer, Walgreens Boots Alliance.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    She will report to Holly May, executive vice president and global chief human resources officer, Walgreens Boots Alliance.
  • Una Kent, vice president of ESG international, will continue in her role driving ESG efforts, including DEI for the international segment, partnering closely with Jackson.

Hilb Group Names Darren Cohen Carrier Relations and Insurance Strategy Leader; Builds on Focus to Strengthen Offerings for Clients and Agency Partners

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Monday, August 22, 2022
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RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hilb Group announced today that it has appointed Darren Cohen as Senior Vice President, Carrier Relations and Insurance Strategy.

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  • RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hilb Group announced today that it has appointed Darren Cohen as Senior Vice President, Carrier Relations and Insurance Strategy.
  • The role is a new position and will report directly to Hilb Group Chief Operating Officer Jason Angus, and will continue to expand opportunities for clients and new agency partners.
  • Cohen came to Hilb Group in December 2020, when Hiram Cohen & Son Inc. joined the company.
  • In his expanded role, Cohen will work closely with carriers to ensure agency access and to maximize the offerings for clients enterprise-wide.

USF Federal Credit Union Hires Vice President of Member Experience

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022
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TAMPA, Fla., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- USF Federal Credit Union (USF FCU) is pleased to welcome Richard J. Sellwood, MBA, CUDE, as the organization's new Vice President of Member Experience.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- USF Federal Credit Union (USF FCU) is pleased to welcome Richard J. Sellwood, MBA, CUDE, as the organization's new Vice President of Member Experience.
  • Sellwood, who most recently served as VP of Member Services for Reliant Community Credit Union in Rochester, NY, has spent 15 years working in credit unions overseeing all aspects of member care and member experience.
  • "Richard's strong background in caring for members and making sure their needs are met will bring fresh perspectives to our credit union," USF FCU President and CEO Richard J. Skaggs said.
  • USF Federal Credit Union offers a full range of financial services to the faculty, staff, students, alumni association members, and families of the University of South Florida.