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Palm Tree Names Michael Schall as a Strategic Industry Advisor for Investment Banking Operations

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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Palm Tree LLC (“Palm Tree”), the modern M&A advisor providing integrated investment banking and financial consulting services to middle market businesses, today announced Michael Schall as a strategic industry advisor on the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) and Food & Beverage (F&B) industries for its investment banking operations.

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  • Palm Tree LLC (“Palm Tree”), the modern M&A advisor providing integrated investment banking and financial consulting services to middle market businesses, today announced Michael Schall as a strategic industry advisor on the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) and Food & Beverage (F&B) industries for its investment banking operations.
  • “Michael is uniquely qualified to advise on growth efforts within this comprehensive industry, given his extensive experience within CPG and F&B-focused operations spanning over 40 years.
  • “I am honored by the opportunity to advise Palm Tree on driving growth and maintaining forward momentum for its CPG and F&B investment banking practice,” said Mr. Schall.
  • He is also a partner at Meaningful Partners , a Senior Advisor to Conscious Capitalism , and an operating adviser for Graham Partners .

Willdan Announces Retirement of Board Member Keith W. Renken

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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Willdan Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: WLDN) announced today that Keith Renken has retired from his position as a member of the Board of Directors of Willdan effective March 5, 2024, and has reduced its number of directors to seven.

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  • Willdan Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: WLDN) announced today that Keith Renken has retired from his position as a member of the Board of Directors of Willdan effective March 5, 2024, and has reduced its number of directors to seven.
  • Keith has been a member of the Willdan Board of Directors since the company’s initial public offering in 2006.
  • We are grateful to Keith for his many years of service to Willdan, and will miss his presence on our Board.
  • I am confident the company has a bright future.”
    Tom Brisbin, Chairman of the Board of Willdan, said, “We cannot thank Keith enough for all his tremendous contributions to the shareholders and management of Willdan.

Lantronix Appoints Christa Steele to Its Board of Directors

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
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Following the appointment of Steele, the Board will be comprised of six directors, five of whom are independent under applicable listing standards of the Nasdaq Stock Market.

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  • Following the appointment of Steele, the Board will be comprised of six directors, five of whom are independent under applicable listing standards of the Nasdaq Stock Market.
  • “We are very pleased to welcome Christa Steele to the Lantronix Board of Directors,” said Saleel Awsare, CEO and president of Lantronix.
  • She will be a valuable addition to the Lantronix Board of Directors,” said Jason W. Cohenour, chairman of the Board for Lantronix.
  • In addition to the Lantronix Board of Directors, she also currently serves on the boards of Velocity Risk, The Doctors Company and Tanimura & Antle.

Venti Technologies Strengthens Executive Leadership Team

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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Venti Technologies , a world leader in AI-powered autonomous vehicle logistics, today announced the appointment of Steven Steven as Vice President, Corporate Finance.

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  • Venti Technologies , a world leader in AI-powered autonomous vehicle logistics, today announced the appointment of Steven Steven as Vice President, Corporate Finance.
  • Steven is a seasoned corporate development and finance professional who brings to Venti extensive experience and proven success in capital raising and corporate financial strategy.
  • “I am thrilled to welcome Steven to the Venti team.
  • He is a results-driven finance executive who has created value for emerging companies through disciplined fiscal management,” said Heidi Wyle, PhD, Founder & CEO of Venti Technologies.

Jim Stracka: Setting The Standard of Golf Transformation Through Innovative Greens Guides Invention

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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SAN DIEGO, Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Jim Stracka has left an incredible mark on the world of golf, transforming the game in 2008 with his innovative invention of Greens Guides. Born in a small town in Pennsylvania, Stracka's journey from delivering newspapers as a young boy to becoming a visionary in the golf industry showed his determination and entrepreneurial spirit.

Key Points: 
  • SAN DIEGO, Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Jim Stracka has left an incredible mark on the world of golf, transforming the game in 2008 with his innovative invention of Greens Guides.
  • StrackaLine, in particular, has mapped every golf course globally, offering both amateurs and professionals invaluable greens and yardage guides through books and apps.
  • Jim Stracka's Greens Guides have undoubtedly changed the game of golf, enhancing the experience for players of all skill levels.
  • His commitment to innovation and dedication to the sport continue to leave an enduring legacy in the world of golf.

HILL FARRER & BURRILL'S WILLIAM MEYERS AND JENNER TSENG RECOGNIZED BY LA BUSINESS JOURNAL AS A 2023 LEADERS OF INFLUENCE

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Thursday, December 21, 2023
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LOS ANGELES , Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hill, Farrer & Burrill LLP announced today that Partners William Meyers and Jenner Tseng have been named to the Los Angeles Business Journal's 2023 Leaders of Influence: Thriving in Their 40s .

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  • LOS ANGELES , Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hill, Farrer & Burrill LLP announced today that Partners William Meyers and Jenner Tseng have been named to the Los Angeles Business Journal's 2023 Leaders of Influence: Thriving in Their 40s .
  • In the special insert, each recipient is featured with a concise profile that showcases their career highlights and recent accomplishments.
  • "Billy and Jenner being named Leaders of Influence by the Los Angeles Business Journal is an impressive testament to their professional excellence and community impact," said Managing Attorney Dean E. Dennis .
  • Tseng is a member of the litigation sections of the State Bar of California and the LA County Bar Association.

RIBOLI FAMILY WINES NAMES DAN GOLDSTONE AS FIRST CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER (CPO)

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Riboli Family Wines has announced that Dan Goldstone has been appointed to the newly created position of Chief People Officer (CPO), responsible for leading all human resources functions for the company starting immediately.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Riboli Family Wines has announced that Dan Goldstone has been appointed to the newly created position of Chief People Officer (CPO), responsible for leading all human resources functions for the company starting immediately.
  • Goldstone will report to Steve Riboli, Owner/President of Riboli Family Wines.
  • "We are extremely excited to welcome Dan into our rich tradition of success at Riboli Family Wines to the newly created position of Chief People Officer.
  • For more information on Riboli Family Wines, visit http://www.riboliwines.com

Ares Capital Corporation Appoints Scott Lem as Chief Financial Officer

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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Ares Capital Corporation (“Ares Capital”) (NASDAQ: ARCC) announced today that Ares Capital’s Chief Accounting Officer, Vice President and Treasurer, Scott Lem, has been appointed as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective February 15, 2024.

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  • Ares Capital Corporation (“Ares Capital”) (NASDAQ: ARCC) announced today that Ares Capital’s Chief Accounting Officer, Vice President and Treasurer, Scott Lem, has been appointed as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective February 15, 2024.
  • Mr. Lem succeeds Penni Roll, who plans to step down as Ares Capital’s Chief Financial Officer, effective the same date.
  • Roll, who also serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Ares Management Corporation’s (“Ares”) Credit Group, will remain an officer of Ares Capital and at Ares in a senior leadership capacity.
  • Since joining Ares in 2003, Mr. Lem has served in a number of senior finance and accounting roles, both at Ares Capital and in the Ares Credit Group.

QYOU Media's Influencer Marketing Divisions Riding Wave of Industry Growth

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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Both business divisions of QYOU Media continue to build upon expanding client bases and the increasing importance of Influencer Marketing for all brands seeking to reach young audiences in the US, India and around the world.

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  • Both business divisions of QYOU Media continue to build upon expanding client bases and the increasing importance of Influencer Marketing for all brands seeking to reach young audiences in the US, India and around the world.
  • The Influencer Marketing industry continues to experience unprecedented growth as the industry moves ahead as a mainstream marketplace for advertisers and brands.
  • Recent highlights for each QYOU Media Influencer Marketing business unit includes:
    Record breaking post for Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning with over 140 million views.
  • Curt Marvis, CEO and Co-Founder, QYOU Media, commented "When we started to engage in influencer marketing, it was still an add-on approach for most major brands.

FAT Brands Announces Two Additional Board Members

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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announces the appointment of two new Directors to its Board, James G. Ellis and John M. Allen.

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  • announces the appointment of two new Directors to its Board, James G. Ellis and John M. Allen.
  • Mr. Ellis and Mr. Allen will serve as independent directors, with Mr. Ellis also joining the Audit Committee of the Board.
  • “Jim and John bring valuable insight and are both deeply respected in their communities,” said Andy Wiederhorn, Chairman of FAT Brands.
  • “We are grateful to have them on the team and look forward to leveraging their insights to continue growth for our franchisees and returns for our shareholders.”
    For more information on FAT Brands, visit www.fatbrands.com .