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FirstBank Sees Increases in Deposits and Net Income in Q3

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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LAKEWOOD, Colo., Nov. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FirstBank , one of the nation’s largest privately held banks with a focus on “banking for good,” announced its 2023 third-quarter summary on the company’s holdings and activities.

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  • LAKEWOOD, Colo., Nov. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FirstBank , one of the nation’s largest privately held banks with a focus on “banking for good,” announced its 2023 third-quarter summary on the company’s holdings and activities.
  • At the end of September, the bank reported the following quarter-over-quarter results:
    “FirstBank has remained focused on growing core deposits and ensuring credit quality is strong as we navigate uncertain market conditions,” said Jim Reuter, CEO of FirstBank.
  • The bank also received multiple accolades, demonstrating its commitment to “banking for good.” It was recognized as one of the “2023 Most Admired Companies'' by Arizona Business Magazine.
  • In addition, Shannon Jones, FirstBank’s Chief People Officer, was presented with the Denver Businesses Journal’s "2023 Outstanding Women in Business” Award .

Charles Griffie Appointed as Range Director

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Friday, October 20, 2023
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FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RANGE RESOURCES CORPORATION (NYSE: RRC) today announced the appointment of Charles G. Griffie to its Board of Directors.

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  • FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RANGE RESOURCES CORPORATION (NYSE: RRC) today announced the appointment of Charles G. Griffie to its Board of Directors.
  • Range Chairman, Greg Maxwell, stated, “We are excited to announce the addition of Charles Griffie to the Range board as part of our ongoing refreshment process.
  • Mr. Griffie previously served as the Senior Vice President of Engineering and Operations at Western Midstream Partners, LP.
  • Prior to that, Mr. Griffie had an extensive career with Anadarko Petroleum Corporation where he worked in various roles of responsibility.

Navigating the Future of Enterprise AI: Solix Technologies, Inc. & Institute for International Business, CU Denver Illuminate the Path at SOLIXEmpower 2023

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Solix Technologies, Inc., a pioneer in data fabric and cloud data management applications, in collaboration with CU Denver's Institute for International Business, today announced the speakers and agenda for "Information Architecture for Enterprise AI".

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  • Join a convergence of top minds centered on Enterprise AI, Cloud and Data.
  • "Solix Common Data Platform, coupled with the Solix Cloud Data Management application framework equips businesses with the essential Information Architecture required for Enterprise AI" said Sai Gundavelli, Founder and CEO of Solix Technologies, Inc.
  • This in-person and live stream event will invite attendees from across the globe to engage in vital discussions surrounding enterprise AI's evolving landscape.
  • The sessions will explore the data fabric required to achieve digital transformation and the impact of enterprise AI on businesses across the world.

American Rare Earths Provides Update on US Management

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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Ms. Sanderson will transition out of her executive role as President of North America effective October 1, 2023, and will continue to be a non-executive director of the American Rare Earths Board.

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  • Ms. Sanderson will transition out of her executive role as President of North America effective October 1, 2023, and will continue to be a non-executive director of the American Rare Earths Board.
  • In addition, the Company appointed Joe Evers as General Counsel and Jennifer Almquist as Head of Investor Relations, effective immediately.
  • “I am pleased to welcome Joe and Jennifer to the American Rare Earths team,” said Donald Swartz, Chief Executive Officer of ARR.
  • “Their experience and expertise will be invaluable to us as we build up our US presence and continue to execute on our strategic plan.”
    This market announcement has been authorized for release to the market by the CEO of American Rare Earths.

PotlatchDeltic Appoints Wayne Wasechek as Chief Financial Officer

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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PotlatchDeltic Corporation (Nasdaq: PCH) today announced the appointment of Wayne Wasechek as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately.

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  • PotlatchDeltic Corporation (Nasdaq: PCH) today announced the appointment of Wayne Wasechek as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately.
  • Wasechek has served as Interim Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer, since April 19, 2023.
  • “Following a robust search process supported by an external firm, I have great confidence that Wayne is the right person for this role,” said Eric Cremers, President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • “He brings deep financial expertise, a comprehensive understanding of our industry and of our business, and I am certain that with his leadership, we will build on our strong track record.”
    “I am honored to have the opportunity to lead PotlatchDeltic’s finance organization,” said Wayne Wasechek, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

DartPoints Strengthens Leadership Team with the Appointment of Angelika Torres as Chief Financial Officer

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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DALLAS, Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DartPoints , a leading edge data center platform, announces the appointment of Angelika Torres as Chief Financial Officer.

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  • DALLAS, Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DartPoints , a leading edge data center platform, announces the appointment of Angelika Torres as Chief Financial Officer.
  • Ms. Torres is a strategic addition to the DartPoints leadership team, bringing a proven track record in building finance teams, driving corporate strategy, and raising capital in high-growth businesses.
  • She brings financial expertise and a proven ability to drive strategic growth with privately held organizations," said DartPoints CEO Scott Willis .
  • Angelika will be an invaluable asset to DartPoints and the executive team as we continue to expand our local presence in existing and new markets."

Solix and CU Denver's Institute for International Business Present SOLIXEmpower 2023 - A Cloud Data Management Summit on Information Architecture (IA) for AI

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
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SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Solix Technologies, Inc., a leading Cloud Data Management provider today announced a SOLIXEmpower Cloud Data Management Summit in Denver, Colorado. The three-day conference is aimed at educating and inspiring informative discussions on Cloud Data Management Solutions and Information Architecture (IA) for AI.

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  • At SOLIXEmpower 2023, gain invaluable insights into how Information Architecture (IA) lays the foundation for successful Enterprise AI implementations.
  • SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Solix Technologies, Inc. , a leading Cloud Data Management provider today announced a SOLIXEmpower Cloud Data Management Summit in Denver, Colorado.
  • The three-day conference is aimed at educating and inspiring informative discussions on Cloud Data Management Solutions and Information Architecture (IA) for AI.
  • "To Achieve Digital Transformation objectives organizations seek to understand how to optimize Information Architecture (IA) for AI."

Verdagy Welcomes Eric Olsen and Vikas Gupta to its Board

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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Moss Landing, Calif., Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Verdagy, a pioneer in advanced alkaline water electrolysis electrolyzer technologies for large-scale industrial applications, today announced new appointments to its Board of Directors. Aliaxis' CEO Eric Olsen and Shell Ventures' Partner Vikas Gupta are joining the Verdagy board during a period of rapid growth, as the company deploys its innovative technology in response to the Department of Energy's goal of $2/kg of levelized cost of hydrogen by 2026.

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  • Aliaxis' CEO Eric Olsen and Shell Ventures' Partner Vikas Gupta are joining the Verdagy board during a period of rapid growth, as the company deploys its innovative technology in response to the Department of Energy's goal of $2/kg of levelized cost of hydrogen by 2026.
  • "Both Eric and Vikas have deep knowledge in the global transition to clean energy, and their perspectives will be valuable as we commercialize and scale our technology."
  • We have the chance to make a significant impact in the world," said Eric Olsen, Aliaxis CEO.
  • I am honored to join Verdagy's board to accelerate their development, scale up their activities and decarbonize industries," said Vikas Gupta, Partner at Shell Ventures.

Zoom Drain Opens New Franchise Location in South Denver

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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DENVER, Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zoom Drain – a leading operator of drain and sewer services – opened its newest franchise in Denver on August 8. Located at 7808 Cherry Creek South Drive, Suite 115, Zoom Drain of South Denver will proudly serve the surrounding areas. Currently, there are two Zoom Drain franchise locations in Colorado, with 49 total nationwide.

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  • Located at 7808 Cherry Creek South Drive, Suite 115, Zoom Drain of South Denver will proudly serve the surrounding areas.
  • For that reason, I wanted to join a franchise system that focuses on serving people, solving urgent needs, and improving communities," said Baliruno, owner of the Zoom Drain in South Denver.
  • 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.
  • "We are thrilled to have Eric join the Zoom Drain team and bring their expert services to South Denver," said Jim Criniti, CEO of Zoom Drain.

NEA Welcomes Mark Hawkins as Venture Partner

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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MENLO PARK, Calif., July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- New Enterprise Associates, Inc. (NEA) today announced that veteran finance organization leader Mark Hawkins has joined the firm as a Venture Partner in its Menlo Park office. Hawkins, who most recently served as President and CFO Emeritus of Salesforce, brings more than 35 years of experience in building and leading finance organizations at some of the world's largest software and technology companies. In this new role, he will work closely with NEA's leadership team and businesses across the firm's technology portfolio as they grow and scale their operations.

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  • MENLO PARK, Calif., July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- New Enterprise Associates , Inc. (NEA) today announced that veteran finance organization leader Mark Hawkins has joined the firm as a Venture Partner in its Menlo Park office.
  • "Mark is among the most successful and sought-after finance executives in the technology industry, and we are thrilled to welcome him to our team," said Scott Sandell, CEO, NEA.
  • "There is a great deal of shared history between Mark and NEA, and I've seen first-hand the value he can bring in a company's most pivotal moments.
  • Hawkins holds a bachelor's degree in operations management from Michigan State University and an MBA from the University of Colorado.