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Bubba Thurman Named President of Berkeys Plumbing, Air Conditioning and Electrical

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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DALLAS, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Berkeys Plumbing, Air Conditioning and Electrical is pleased to announce the appointment of Bubba Thurman as President.

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  • DALLAS, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Berkeys Plumbing, Air Conditioning and Electrical is pleased to announce the appointment of Bubba Thurman as President.
  • Bubba brings over 30 years of experience to his new role, having held various leadership positions throughout his career.
  • Most recently, he served as the Senior Vice President at Baker Brothers Plumbing, Air Conditioning and Electrical for a decade.
  • With more than three decades of experience, Bubba Thurman brings a wealth of expertise to Berkeys.

Dynamic Duo Cassaundra and Joko Brownell Join Dream Exchange Investor Community

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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This power couple, with a track record of entrepreneurial success, brings a wealth of experience and innovation to the Dream Exchange investor community.

Key Points: 
  • This power couple, with a track record of entrepreneurial success, brings a wealth of experience and innovation to the Dream Exchange investor community.
  • In investing in Dream Exchange, I see a pathway to continue this mission," stated Cassaundra Brownell.
  • Reflecting on why he chose to invest in Dream Exchange, Joko stated, "The Dream Exchange stands as an unwavering commitment to dismantling the ordinary and disrupting the status quo.
  • Dream Exchange Founder and CEO, Joe Cecala stated, "We are thrilled to welcome Cassaundra and Joko to the Dream Exchange family.

Dina King Insurance Becomes Part of Inszone Insurance Services, Enhancing Texas Operations

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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Inszone Insurance Services, a rapidly growing national provider of commercial, personal, and benefits insurance, is pleased to announce its latest strategic acquisition of Dina King Insurance.

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  • Inszone Insurance Services, a rapidly growing national provider of commercial, personal, and benefits insurance, is pleased to announce its latest strategic acquisition of Dina King Insurance.
  • Dina King Insurance, founded by Dina King in 1985, has been a cornerstone of the Dallas insurance landscape for nearly four decades.
  • The addition of Dina King Insurance reinforces Inszone Insurance's commitment to establishing a robust presence in Texas, enabling them to provide an extended catalog of insurance solutions and client services within the region.
  • As a rapidly expanding nationwide insurance brokerage, Inszone Insurance remains dedicated to extending its reach across various states.

Houston Trial Lawyer Armie Lewis Joins Rusty Hardin & Associates

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
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Rusty Hardin & Associates has increased the depth of its litigation team with the addition of attorney Armie Lewis , the law firm announced today.

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  • Rusty Hardin & Associates has increased the depth of its litigation team with the addition of attorney Armie Lewis , the law firm announced today.
  • “Armie is just an outstanding lawyer with awesome people skills,” said Mr. Hardin .
  • “He will do everything possible to help our clients, and he does it with an incredible attitude.
  • I feel like we hired two lawyers in one body!”
    Before joining the firm, Mr. Lewis spent four years as an associate at Susman Godfrey LLP in Houston.

Coursedog Receives $90 Million Strategic Growth Investment from JMI Equity to Accelerate Product Development and Customer Success

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
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Coursedog, the leading Academic Operations Platform for higher education, announced today that it has received a $90 million strategic growth investment from JMI Equity (“JMI”), a growth equity firm focused on investing in leading software companies.

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  • Coursedog, the leading Academic Operations Platform for higher education, announced today that it has received a $90 million strategic growth investment from JMI Equity (“JMI”), a growth equity firm focused on investing in leading software companies.
  • Since its founding in 2018 by Columbia University students Justin Wenig and Nicholas Diao, Coursedog has been dedicated to building software that breaks down barriers to opportunity for students.
  • Coursedog’s flagship Academic Operations Platform enables higher education institutions to optimize curriculum planning, course scheduling, event management, and catalog management.
  • “We raised capital to continue to establish Coursedog as a top startup for attracting mission-driven talent and to double down on partner success,” said Justin Wenig, Coursedog Co-Founder and CEO.

The NRP Group Breaks Ground on 324-Unit Mixed-Income Apartment Community in Dallas-Fort Worth

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Friday, January 27, 2023
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The NRP Group , a vertically integrated, award-winning developer, builder and manager of multifamily housing, has officially broken ground on ‘Ascent at Mountain Creek’ - a 324-unit mixed-income multifamily community located just 15 minutes outside of downtown Dallas.

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  • The NRP Group , a vertically integrated, award-winning developer, builder and manager of multifamily housing, has officially broken ground on ‘Ascent at Mountain Creek’ - a 324-unit mixed-income multifamily community located just 15 minutes outside of downtown Dallas.
  • Fifty percent of the units will be reserved for individuals and families earning 80% or less than the Area Median Income.
  • Community amenities will include a resort-style pool, dog park, fitness center and resident lounge that can double as workspace for remote workers.
  • The community is also a short distance away from Dallas Baptist University, complete with 4,480 enrolled students and 132 full-time employees.

CLN Worldwide Appoints Mike Middleton as New CEO for Next Phase of Growth

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Sunday, October 30, 2022
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CLN Worldwide, a logistics leader providing international transportation solutions, is pleased to announce that Mike Middleton has been appointed to the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective October 3, 2022.Founder David Sitton will continue to provide strategic direction for the organization in his role as Chairman, in addition to handling strategic partnerships and acquisitions.

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  • Known as a growth and sales-focused leader, Middleton is the former owner and CEO of SecureGlobal Logistics, a company he led for nearly 22 years and sold in May of 2021.
  • "We're very excited to have Mike Middleton join CLN Worldwide as our new CEO," said Sitton.
  • Even more, his stellar reputation for investing in people and teams makes him a perfect fit for the CLN Worldwide family."
  • With deep supply chain expertise, CLN Worldwide has developed fluid strategies and customized services that remove the nuanced guess work and solve logistics challenges.

FCTI, Inc. Welcomes New Senior Risk Manager, Greg Maddison

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FCTI, Inc. , a nationwide ATM solutions provider, today announced its hiring of a new Senior Risk Manager, Greg Maddison.

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  • LOS ANGELES, April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FCTI, Inc. , a nationwide ATM solutions provider, today announced its hiring of a new Senior Risk Manager, Greg Maddison.
  • As the primary risk specialist, Maddison will develop new policies, procedures and risk scoring to further secure the business's many products and services, including the company's nationwide ATM network.
  • Maddison has over fifteen years of experience in risk management within the payments and financial space.
  • As Senior Risk Manager, Maddison will be responsible for risk mitigation and management of current and future products, services, and deployments.

Mike Rochelle Joins Cyber Group

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Tuesday, January 4, 2022
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DALLAS, Jan. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cyber Group Inc. announced today theaddition of Mike Rochelle as Vice President of Cultural Growth.

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  • DALLAS, Jan. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cyber Group Inc. announced today theaddition of Mike Rochelle as Vice President of Cultural Growth.
  • With over 300 employees in Cyber Group, Mike will institutionalize our growth culture and position the company to serve our customers even better," said Saurajit Kanungo, President of Cyber Group.
  • Mike was Trained/Certified by The Dooley Group (SIM RLF), Gallup (Strengths), Covey (7 Habits), Vital Smarts (Crucial Conversations), and ICCP (Certified Leadership Professional).
  • said Mike Rochelle, Vice President of Cultural Growth, Cyber Group.

Transact Appoints Mechelle King Vice President for Inclusion, Diversity, and Engagement

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021
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Transact , the leader in innovative credential and payment solutions for a connected campus, today announced the appointment of Mechelle King as vice president for inclusion, diversity, and engagement.

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  • Transact , the leader in innovative credential and payment solutions for a connected campus, today announced the appointment of Mechelle King as vice president for inclusion, diversity, and engagement.
  • Ms. King brings to Transact nearly 30 years of human resources expertise and experience in the technology, healthcare, and financial services industries.
  • Most recently, she served as vice president, human resources business partner at Caliber Home Loans, Inc.
  • With a long-standing reputation in the education community, Transact proudly serves more than 12 million students across 1,750+ client institutions.