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KBR Proudly Continued Its Sponsorship of the 38th Annual Army Ten-Miler, Back in Person at the U.S. Pentagon

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Thursday, October 20, 2022
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HOUSTON, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today it once again served as co-lead sponsor of the 38th Annual Army Ten-Miler and, for the first time this year, proudly served as the official sponsor of the Army Ten-Miler Shadow Run Series. This year, the signature Army Ten-Miler race returned to in-person running on Sunday, Oct. 9 in Washington, D.C. KBR has been a major sponsor of this event since 2005.

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  • The Army Ten-Miler is the third largest 10-mile race in the world, with a mission to support Army outreach, build morale and promote physical fitness.
  • To date, the Army Ten-Miler has generated more than $8 million for the Army's Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) programs.
  • Within the zone, KBR continued its tradition of serving Wisconsin bratwursts and provided a photo booth to document the day.
  • The Army Ten-Miler Shadow Run Series provides an opportunity for Army personnel and families stationed overseas to participate in the race.

Oatey Co. Promotes Dave Biron to Vice President, Distribution and Specialty Manufacturing

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022
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Oatey Co., a leading manufacturer in the plumbing industry since 1916, today announced the promotion of Dave Biron to Vice President, Distribution and Specialty Manufacturing.

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  • Oatey Co., a leading manufacturer in the plumbing industry since 1916, today announced the promotion of Dave Biron to Vice President, Distribution and Specialty Manufacturing.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221018005902/en/
    Dave Biron has been promoted to Vice President, Distribution and Specialty Manufacturing, at Oatey Co. (Photo: Oatey)
    With more than 20 years of experience in manufacturing and distribution operations management, Biron joined Oatey Co. in 2014 as Plant Manager of Cherne Industries.
  • Prior to joining Oatey Co., Biron spent time in operations management at Target, Cambria and National Flooring Equipment, Inc.
  • In his new role as Vice President, Distribution and Specialty Manufacturing, Biron is accountable for the management of Oatey Co.s domestic network of distribution centers, leveraging best-in-class operations practices to ensure Oatey continues to meet and exceed the needs of its customers across the country.

Military power: U.S. Army chooses resilient lead batteries "to deploy energy storage systems anywhere in the world"

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022
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DURHAM, N.C., Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Army has chosen advanced lead battery energy storage systems to enhance its operational effectiveness in disaster zones and in combat.

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  • DURHAM, N.C., Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Army has chosen advanced lead battery energy storage systems to enhance its operational effectiveness in disaster zones and in combat.
  • "Lead batteries give us the ability to deploy energy storage systems anywhere in the world, enhancing our resiliency.
  • Using lead batteries would provide Army Commanders with local sources of batteries in vehicles and telecommunications towers around the world.
  • The prototype lead battery energy storage systems will be constructed and tested in various simulated duty cycles to recreate typical field conditions for military operations.

Flagstar Bank Advances ESG Efforts With ESG & Sustainability Director

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022
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TROY, Mich., Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Flagstar Bank has strengthened its commitment to environmental, social and governance initiatives with the addition of Kirby Brendsel as Flagstar's ESG and Sustainability director. In this newly created role, Brendsel will lead a team to oversee the growth and development of Flagstar's ESG and sustainability efforts focused on people, planet and performance.

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  • TROY, Mich., Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Flagstar Bank has strengthened its commitment to environmental, social and governance initiatives with the addition of Kirby Brendsel as Flagstar's ESG and Sustainability director.
  • In this newly created role, Brendsel will lead a team to oversee the growth and development of Flagstar's ESG and sustainability efforts focused on people, planet and performance.
  • The bank is highly committed to corporate responsibility, including diversity, equity and inclusion, along with local community-giving through the Flagstar Foundation.
  • Brendsel brings nearly two decades of ESG experience, including a background in foundation leadership, sustainability, and diversity, equity and inclusion.

National Armaments Consortium Membership Elects Kord Technologies' Steve Cornelius and COLSA Corporation's Cathy Dickens to Executive Committee

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Monday, October 17, 2022
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SUMMERVILLE, S.C., Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Armaments Consortium (NAC) today announced that Steve Cornelius and Cathy Dickens have been elected to its executive committee, filling key leadership roles for the nation's leading organization rapidly developing innovative armaments prototypes for our warfighters.

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  • SUMMERVILLE, S.C., Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The National Armaments Consortium (NAC) today announced that Steve Cornelius and Cathy Dickens have been elected to its executive committee, filling key leadership roles for the nation's leading organization rapidly developing innovative armaments prototypes for our warfighters.
  • "We are excited to have Steve and Cathy join the NAC Executive Committee to support our efforts to drive collaboration among industry, government, and academia," said James Miller, Chairman of the NAC Executive Committee.
  • In these new roles, they will be essential in helping us fulfill our mission of becoming the Nation's armaments consortium."
  • The full National Armaments Consortium Executive Committee includes:
    The National Armaments Consortium (NAC) is the largest collaborative organization working with the Department of Defense to develop armament technologies in support of our Nation's security.

Octiva Healthcare Names Ron Galonsky CEO; Hospital CEO veteran to lead startup tele-health company

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Monday, October 17, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Octiva Healthcare, Inc. today proudly announces the appointment of Ron Galonsky to the position of Chief Executive Officer.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Octiva Healthcare, Inc. today proudly announces the appointment of Ron Galonsky to the position of Chief Executive Officer.
  • Octiva Healthcare leverages proprietary tele-health technology and analytical capabilities to focus on patients who do not receive adequate support in the current healthcare system.
  • "We are excited to name Ron Galonsky as our CEO," said Marc Futernick, MD, who chairs the board of Octiva.
  • Octiva Healthcare Inc., formed as a joint venture with Titanium Healthcare, Inc. and VEP Healthcare, is a telehealth company that was formed to create a different level of solutions for patients.

Al Ries, father of positioning, dies at 95

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Thursday, October 13, 2022
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ATLANTA, Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Al Ries, known as the father of positioning, died on Oct 7 at age 95, his family made the public announcement Oct 12.

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  • ATLANTA, Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Al Ries, known as the father of positioning, died on Oct 7 at age 95, his family made the public announcement Oct 12.
  • In the 1970s, Al Ries and his then partner Jack Trout rattled the creative agencies on Madison Avenue with their controversial concept of positioning.
  • Paul Kim, Vice-President of Samsung who hired Mr. Ries as a consultant said "Al was a true visionary, luminary and wonderful person.
  • In 1994, Al's daughter Laura Ries joined her father, and the agency was renamed Ries & Ries, now called RIES.

Lockheed Martin Names Michael Williamson as Senior Vice President of Global Business Development & Strategy

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022
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BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) announced today that Michael Williamson will be the new senior vice president of Global Business Development & Strategy.

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  • BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) announced today that Michael Williamson will be the new senior vice president of Global Business Development & Strategy.
  • "The focus on deterrence internationally is greater than even before, and Lockheed Martin brings unrivaled capability to replenish and upgrade the defense of nations around the world from emerging threats.
  • Williamson is currently vice president and general manager for Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC), where he leads operational excellence, a diverse portfolio of products and business enabling initiatives.
  • He will replace Tim Cahill who was appointed as the new executive vice president of the company's MFC business area.

Peninsula Fiber Network Announces the Addition of Two NG-911 Program Technicians

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022
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He joins PFN's team with extensive telecommunications experience having worked for CenturyLink and Acentek throughout Michigan for over 25 years.

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  • He joins PFN's team with extensive telecommunications experience having worked for CenturyLink and Acentek throughout Michigan for over 25 years.
  • Scott Randall, General Manager of Peninsula Fiber Network, stated, "PFN is growing rapidly, and we are fortunate to hire Brent and Steve.
  • LaJoie joins the Peninsula Fiber Network team with extensive telecommunications experience.
  • Kuhns joins the Peninsula Fiber Network team with extensive telecommunications experience.

Jim Bohannon Steps Down From “The Jim Bohannon Show”

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022
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Its been a great 40 years with Westwood One, with the last 30 as host of the Jim Bohannon Show.

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  • Its been a great 40 years with Westwood One, with the last 30 as host of the Jim Bohannon Show.
  • Ive enjoyed every minute of our daily nighttime town hall with my guests, callers, and all of America, said Bohannon.
  • He has hosted The Jim Bohannon Show for 30 years each weeknight from 10:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. (ET) on more than 300 radio stations across the nation.
  • Jim Bohannon was nominated for the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Marconi Radio Award for the Network Syndicated Personality of the Year.