Torgerson

Chicago Jury Awards $40 Million in Mesothelioma Case Against John Crane, Inc.

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Mr. Torgerson testified that throughout much of his career, he was exposed to dust from asbestos-containing gaskets and packing made by John Crane.

Key Points: 
  • Mr. Torgerson testified that throughout much of his career, he was exposed to dust from asbestos-containing gaskets and packing made by John Crane.
  • Through procedural maneuvering on the part of John Crane, Mr. Torgerson's family was forced to litigate its claims against John Crane in Chicago, where John Crane is headquartered.
  • On August 30, after a short deliberation, the jury returned a verdict of $40.75 million in favor of the Torgerson family.
  • The verdict included $30 million for Mr. Torgerson's loss of life and suffering and over $10 million in damages for his widow Annete and his children.

Augmenta AgTech and Torgerson's LLC Announce Their Partnership

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

Through this collaboration, we enable Montana and Wyoming farmers to automate applications and save inputs more easily than ever before," said Jim Evangelopoulos, Augmenta Co-founder and General Manager.

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  • Through this collaboration, we enable Montana and Wyoming farmers to automate applications and save inputs more easily than ever before," said Jim Evangelopoulos, Augmenta Co-founder and General Manager.
  • To learn more about how the Augmenta Mantis System works, click here https://www.augmenta.ag/ .
  • Augmenta is the creator of an innovative real-time VRA retrofit system that fully automates impactful farming agrochemical applications.
  • Its stated mission is to augment the capacity of arable land in a way that is beneficial for both farmers and the environment.

Jord BioScience Announces Appointment of Keri Carstens as Chief Operating Officer

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022

SAINT PAUL, Minn., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jord BioScience, a leading, global provider of microbial solutions and technology to agriculture products manufacturers and ag retailers distributors, announced thatKeri Carstenshas been named Chief Operating Officer, effectiveJune 1, 2022.

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  • SAINT PAUL, Minn., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jord BioScience, a leading, global provider of microbial solutions and technology to agriculture products manufacturers and ag retailers distributors, announced thatKeri Carstenshas been named Chief Operating Officer, effectiveJune 1, 2022.
  • "After an exhaustive search process, the Board, the team, and I couldn't be happier to welcome Keri as COO of the company," said Kip Pendleton, Jord BioScience Chairman, President, and CEO.
  • "We believe Jord BioScience is the leader in digital biology serving leading Agricultural Microbial companies to make their products better and more consistent," saidErik Torgerson, board member at Jord BioScience.
  • Formed in 2019 out of the University of Minnesota, BioControl, LLC DBA Jord BioScience is a start-up with a unique discovery platform of over 6000 unique isolates.

Leveraging its Significant Growth, The Castle Group Formally Launches Public Affairs Practice, Names Sharon Torgerson Chief Communications Officer

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Thursday, February 24, 2022

BOSTON, Feb. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Castle Group , a Boston-based public relations, event management and marketing firm celebrating its 25th year in business, announced Sharon Torgerson has joined its leadership team as Chief Communications Officer, and Taylor Connolly as Senior Director of Public Affairs.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, Feb. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Castle Group , a Boston-based public relations, event management and marketing firm celebrating its 25th year in business, announced Sharon Torgerson has joined its leadership team as Chief Communications Officer, and Taylor Connolly as Senior Director of Public Affairs.
  • They will lead the firm's expanded public affairs practice that offers current and future clients expertise in integrated, strategic communications campaigns, reputation management, stakeholder and community engagement, and issues advocacy.
  • "Sharon and Taylor, who bring both public and private experience from some of Boston and Massachusetts' largest industries and organizations, are a welcome asset to our clients.
  • Headquartered inBoston, The Castle Group leverages its local connections and global reach to create communications strategies that deliver business results through PR, events management, crisis communications and social media.

LUDWIG+ Adds 11 New Employees During Unprecedented Growth Period

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Thursday, February 18, 2021

"We are adding new talent at every level in every corner of the agency.

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  • "We are adding new talent at every level in every corner of the agency.
  • It's been an exciting first year," said Barbara Yolles.
  • "L+ isn't a company that keeps you in your swim lane," Frantz said.
  • Another top hire, Claire Torgerson joins LUDWIG+ as digital strategy director, creating strategies that meld data-driven insights with consumer research.

AVANGRID Announces Retirement of CEO James P. Torgerson

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Thursday, March 19, 2020

AVANGRID, Inc. (NYSE: AGR) announced today that CEO James P. Torgerson, 67, will retire on June 23, 2020, the day immediately following the annual meeting of shareholders.

Key Points: 
  • AVANGRID, Inc. (NYSE: AGR) announced today that CEO James P. Torgerson, 67, will retire on June 23, 2020, the day immediately following the annual meeting of shareholders.
  • AVANGRID has benefitted from his leadership and guidance over the past five years, said Ignacio Galan, Chairman of the Board for AVANGRID.
  • Torgerson has served as CEO of AVANGRID since it was formed in 2015 as the result of the merger of Iberdrola USA and UIL Holdings Corporation.
  • With headquarters in Orange, Connecticut, AVANGRID has two primary lines of business: Avangrid Networks and Avangrid Renewables.