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The Standard Hires James Gilligan, Lauren Davi and Mathew Nesbitt as Regional Vice Presidents in Retirement Plans

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

The Standard welcomes three new regional vice presidents in Retirement Plans — James Gilligan, Lauren Davi and Mathew Nesbitt.

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  • The Standard welcomes three new regional vice presidents in Retirement Plans — James Gilligan, Lauren Davi and Mathew Nesbitt.
  • Each has in-depth knowledge of the retirement plans industry and embodies the company’s customer-centric values.
  • He has 30 years of experience in the retirement plan and financial services industry, with previous roles as regional director, managing director and sales consultant.
  • “Lauren, James and Mathew each demonstrate our company’s commitment to building and nurturing relationships as well as doing what matters for our customers,” said Jason Burlie, vice president of Retirement Plan Sales at The Standard.

NBT Bancorp Inc. Announces CEO Succession Plan

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Monday, January 22, 2024

Watt was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of NBT and NBT Bank, N.A.

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  • Watt was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of NBT and NBT Bank, N.A.
  • “I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to lead NBT and to work with the team I truly believe is the best in community banking,” said Watt.
  • NBT Bancorp Inc. is a financial holding company headquartered in Norwich, NY, with total assets of $13.83 billion at September 30, 2023.
  • More information about NBT and its divisions is available online at: www.nbtbancorp.com , www.nbtbank.com , www.epicrps.com and www.nbtinsurance.com .

iuvo BioScience Hires Industry Executive to Lead Finance Team

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Thursday, May 25, 2023

ROCHESTER, N.Y., May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- iuvo BioScience, a specialty CRO providing laboratory services, preclinical and clinical development services, and scientific consulting services to pharmaceutical and medical device customers, today announced it has hired Robert (Bobby) McFall, CPA, MBA, as their Director of Finance. This hire demonstrates iuvo's continued commitment to serving our clients, differentiated expertise, and investment in the business to support the company's growth trajectory.

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  • Bobby is a well-established Finance executive who brings years of experience in all aspects of finance and accounting, specifically in the healthcare industry.
  • I look forward to being part of the team and driving the delivery of the strategic plan as well leading the Finance team and setting the stage for long-term success."
  • Daniel Spasic, Board Chair of iuvo BioScience, said, "we are excited to welcome Bobby to the iuvo family.
  • Finally, Ben Burton, CEO of iuvo BioScience, commented, "the timing could not be better for adding Bobby to our team.

Mobile Infrastructure Corporation Appoints David Garfinkle to Board of Directors

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Monday, February 6, 2023

Mobile Infrastructure Corporation (the “Company” or “MIC”), a publicly registered, non-listed company which invests primarily in parking lots and garages in the United States, announced today the appointment of David Garfinkle to the Company’s Board of Directors (“the Board”), effective January 31, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Mobile Infrastructure Corporation (the “Company” or “MIC”), a publicly registered, non-listed company which invests primarily in parking lots and garages in the United States, announced today the appointment of David Garfinkle to the Company’s Board of Directors (“the Board”), effective January 31, 2023.
  • Mr. Garfinkle served as CoreCivic’s Vice President of Finance and Controller from February 2001 to May 2014.
  • From 1996 to 2001, Mr. Garfinkle served as Vice President and Controller for Bradley Real Estate, Inc., a publicly traded REIT.
  • “I want to extend a warm welcome to David as he joins our Board of Directors,” said Manuel Chavez, CEO of the Company.

GDUSA Names Adam Gold and Jerry Nieves of GoldenSnow Marketing and Branding House to 2023's People to Watch List

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GoldenSnow agency co-founders Adam Gold and Jerry Nieves have been named to Graphic Design USA's 2023 People to Watch list. Mr. Gold and Mr. Nieves founded the design-forward marketing and branding company - which uses substantive storytelling techniques that allow consumers to see themselves in the narrative - in 2020. Previously, Mr. Gold had a career as a classically-trained dancer after earning a BFA from Marymount Manhattan College. Mr. Nieves is a United States Navy veteran who earned an MA in Integrated Marketing Communications from St. Bonaventure University.

Key Points: 
  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GoldenSnow agency co-founders Adam Gold and Jerry Nieves have been named to Graphic Design USA's 2023 People to Watch list.
  • Mr. Gold and Mr. Nieves founded the design-forward marketing and branding company - which uses substantive storytelling techniques that allow consumers to see themselves in the narrative - in 2020.
  • Mr. Nieves is a United States Navy veteran who earned an MA in Integrated Marketing Communications from St. Bonaventure University.
  • "We are honored to be named among such talented professionals who do amazing work," said Adam Gold, founder and creative principal.

New Siena/St. Bonaventure Survey: 70% of Americans Say They Are Sports Fans

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Friday, February 3, 2023

LOUDONVILLE, N.Y., Feb. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Seventy percent of Americans say they're sports fans, according to a national survey of 3,201 American residents released today by the Siena College Research Institute and St. Bonaventure University's Jandoli School of Communication.

Key Points: 
  • 72% say they're football fans, even if not sports fan
    America's most like and most hated team: Dallas Cowboys.
  • The survey identified four categories of fanship – Avid, Involved, Casual and Non-Fan – based on people's sports fan activities.
  • Involved fans love the games but don't engage daily, while casual fans likely check in on the weekends.
  • American Sports Fanship Survey: conducted January 3 - 8, 2023; 3201 responses from a proprietary online panel of US Residents.

SIENA AND ST. BONAVENTURE TO LAUNCH NEW NATIONAL SPORTS FANSHIP SURVEY

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

LOUDONVILLE, N.Y., Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Siena College Research Institute and St. Bonaventure University's Jandoli School of Communication today announced the launch of a new nationwide "American Sports Fanship Survey."

Key Points: 
  • LOUDONVILLE, N.Y., Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Siena College Research Institute and St. Bonaventure University's Jandoli School of Communication today announced the launch of a new nationwide "American Sports Fanship Survey."
  • More than 3,200 people participated in the survey, which was conducted between Jan. 3-8, 2023.
  • The American Sports Fanship Survey marks the first research collaboration between these two Franciscan academic institutions.
  • "Sports are a dominant cultural force and this survey reveals numerous important insights," said Aaron Chimbel, dean of the Jandoli School.

W. Jack Plants II Promoted to Executive Vice President of Financial Institutions, Inc. and Five Star Bank

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022

WARSAW, N.Y., Dec. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Financial Institutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISI) (the “Company”), parent company of Five Star Bank (the “Bank”), SDN Insurance Agency, LLC, Courier Capital, LLC and HNP Capital, LLC, announced that Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer W. Jack Plants II has been promoted to Executive Vice President.

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  • WARSAW, N.Y., Dec. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Financial Institutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISI) (the “Company”), parent company of Five Star Bank (the “Bank”), SDN Insurance Agency, LLC, Courier Capital, LLC and HNP Capital, LLC, announced that Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer W. Jack Plants II has been promoted to Executive Vice President.
  • Plants joined the Company in 2019 as Senior Vice President and Corporate Treasurer.
  • He was promoted to the role of Chief Financial Officer in February 2021, assuming expanded leadership of the Company’s financial planning and analysis, accounting, tax, investor and external relations and treasury groups.
  • “Jack has proven himself to be an integral member of our leadership team and I am very pleased to announce his promotion to Executive Vice President,” said Martin K. Birmingham, President and Chief Executive Officer of Financial Institutions, Inc. and Five Star Bank.

LiveToBeHappy Appoints Joe Caprino as President and Chief Commercial Officer

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LiveToBeHappy, Inc. (OTC: CAVR) (LTBH or the Company), a vertically integrated lifestyle services company focused on building brands that improve lives, announced that it has appointed Joe Caprino as President and Chief Commercial Officer.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LiveToBeHappy, Inc. (OTC: CAVR) (LTBH or the Company), a vertically integrated lifestyle services company focused on building brands that improve lives, announced that it has appointed Joe Caprino as President and Chief Commercial Officer.
  • Mr. Caprino brings over 30 years of experience specializing in business development for companies from the start-up phase to $500 million enterprises.
  • On behalf of our board and management team, I would like to welcome Joe to the position, and we are privileged to have someone of his caliber serve as our President and Chief Commercial Officer, said Kevin Cox, Chief Executive Officer of LTBH.
  • Mr. Caprino added, LiveToBeHappy is a uniquely positioned company with a portfolio of unique, compelling brands that have meaningful impact on peoples lives.

LiveToBeHappy Announces Key Changes to the Board of Directors

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

In addition, the Companys Board of Directors has accepted Bob Silvers resignation as Chairman, Director, and Chief Innovation Officer.

Key Points: 
  • In addition, the Companys Board of Directors has accepted Bob Silvers resignation as Chairman, Director, and Chief Innovation Officer.
  • Russell Sinacori, Director and Chief Operating Officer of LTBH, has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Board effective immediately.
  • Adding these four nominees will strengthen our leadership team with greater breadth and depth while ensuring our Board is primarily independent.
  • Christin McClave currently serves as the Chief Growth Officer at AchieveNEXT and is a well-established Advisor Board Member and Coach.