Co-operative Retail Services

RAARE Woman Collective Welcomes Holly Hartman as Director

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Friday, May 3, 2024
Education, Woman, Racism, Co-operative Retail Services, Sisterhood, People's Choice Awards, Creativity, Community, Community leader, Social justice, Growth

LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- RAARE Woman Collective announces the appointment of Holly Hartman as its new Director overseeing the development and growth of the nationally-focused racial equity coaching and education program.

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  • LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- RAARE Woman Collective announces the appointment of Holly Hartman as its new Director overseeing the development and growth of the nationally-focused racial equity coaching and education program.
  • "I am thrilled to bring Holly on board as the new Director of the RAARE Woman Collective," states Dr. Nikki Lanier, RAARE Founder and CEO of Harper Slade.
  • Holly understands how to connect with women from diverse backgrounds and given her own deep commitment to advancing racial equity, Holly can engage with our RAARE women on very personal levels.
  • Joining RAARE as its new Director was a natural progression for Holly.

Peter D'Amelio Named Strategic Advisor to Leo's Italian Social

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Friday, April 12, 2024
The Cheesecake Factory, D'Amelio, Multimedia, Leo, Social, Co-operative Retail Services, Growth, Management

CLEVELAND, April 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Peter D'Amelio, CEO of PJD Hospitality and former president of the Cheesecake Factory, has joined Leo's Italian Social as a strategic advisor to help steward its growth in the Midwest and along the East Coast. With an impressive 30-plus-year track record in the hospitality industry, D'Amelio brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the role.

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  • CLEVELAND, April 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Peter D'Amelio, CEO of PJD Hospitality and former president of the Cheesecake Factory, has joined Leo's Italian Social as a strategic advisor to help steward its growth in the Midwest and along the East Coast.
  • Under Peter D'Amelio's leadership, Leo's Italian Social plans to expand its presence in the Midwest and up and down the East Coast.
  • Launched four years ago by Monven Group, Leo's Italian Social was built around the concept of serving elevated, yet approachable Italian cuisine made with classic, simple ingredients.
  • For more information about Leo's Italian Social, please visit www.leositaliansocial.com
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ICSC Announces Jim Taylor as ICSC Chairman and Angele Robinson-Gaylord as ICSC Vice Chairman for 2024

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Luxury, Toys, Discount, Variety, Department Stores, Wine & Spirits, Tobacco, Supermarket, Specialty, Restaurant, Bar, Food, Beverage, Office Products, Fashion, Cosmetics, Retail, Convenience Store, Jewelry, Footwear, Catalog, Home Goods, Online Retail, Vice, Regency Centers, ICSC, Senior, Real estate development, IKEA, Rite Aid, Real estate, Success Academy, Federal Realty Investment Trust, Treasurer, Vestar Capital Partners, Trust, Trustee, Co-operative Retail Services, Growth, Brixmor Property Group, Collier, Education, Management, Starbucks

ICSC announced today that the organization’s Board of Trustees elected Jim Taylor, President & CEO of Brixmor Property Group, to serve as ICSC’s Chairman and Angele Robinson-Gaylord, Senior Vice President, Store Development Americas of Starbucks, to serve as Vice Chairman for the 2024 term.

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  • ICSC announced today that the organization’s Board of Trustees elected Jim Taylor, President & CEO of Brixmor Property Group, to serve as ICSC’s Chairman and Angele Robinson-Gaylord, Senior Vice President, Store Development Americas of Starbucks, to serve as Vice Chairman for the 2024 term.
  • Prior to being named ICSC’s Chairman, Taylor served as the organization’s Vice Chairman for the 2023 term.
  • Jim previously served as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer for Federal Realty Investment Trust, and, prior to Federal, Head of Real Estate Investment Banking for Eastdil Wells Fargo.
  • Robinson-Gaylord continues to support education and professional development programs for talented minority professionals in commercial real estate.

DispatchTrack Expands Leadership Team With the Appointments of Bill Hu to VP of Sales and Carlos Andrés Diaz Ojeda to Lead LATAM Operations

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Customer development, NCR Corporation, IBM, Micro Focus, Unisys, Business, Microsoft, Co-operative Retail Services, NetSuite, D, Airline

CAMPELL, Calif., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DispatchTrack, the global leader in last mile delivery solutions, announced new executive appointments today with the addition of industry veterans Bill Hu to lead sales and Carlos Andrés Diaz Ojeda to lead operations in LATAM as general manager. The strategic appointments support the company's accelerated growth strategy in the U.S. and around the world.

Key Points: 
  • CAMPELL, Calif., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DispatchTrack , the global leader in last mile delivery solutions, announced new executive appointments today with the addition of industry veterans Bill Hu to lead sales and Carlos Andrés Diaz Ojeda to lead operations in LATAM as general manager.
  • The strategic appointments support the company's accelerated growth strategy in the U.S. and around the world.
  • Bill brings over 20 years of experience leading sales, managing complex sales processes, and building results-driven sales teams.
  • He joins DispatchTrack from Clearbit where he was the VP of Enterprise Sales.

Valvoline Announces CEO Succession Plan

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Maintenance, IPO, VVV, President's Management Advisory Board, Co-operative Retail Services, Growth, Mitchell, NYSE, Management, Valvoline

LEXINGTON, Ky., Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV), a trusted leader in preventive automotive maintenance delivering quick and convenient service, today announced that Sam Mitchell is retiring as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors, effective September 30, 2023. Mitchell will be succeeded by Lori Flees, current President of Retail Services, as the Company's Chief Executive Officer. Flees will also join the Company's Board.

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  • Rich Freeland, Chairman of the Valvoline Board of Directors, said, "On behalf of the Board, I want to thank Sam for his leadership of Valvoline for the last 21 years.
  • Today Valvoline is the leader in preventive automotive maintenance, and it is from this position of strength that the Board has accepted Sam's retirement decision."
  • Her substantial retail and leadership experience uniquely qualify her to lead Valvoline as it continues to deliver best-in-class retail automotive services.
  • "It is an honor and a privilege to be named the next CEO of Valvoline," said Flees.

Spring Blooms and Summer Adventures in Asheville: Outdoor Festivals, Restaurant Openings and the Year of the Trail

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Thursday, March 23, 2023
Anoche, Nigella, Treetops Hotel, Fungus, Observatory, Restoration, Ageing, House, Edible, Teaching, The Omni Grove Park Inn, Flower, Mystery Street, Disc jockey, Walking, Restaurant, Coffee, Salad, James Beard Foundation, Goat, Beer, Cheese, Walk Tall (John Mellencamp song), Grange, Water, Art Deco, Hand, Best New Restaurant, Poppies, Forestry, Tonka, SRX, Plant, West Side, Co-operative Retail Services, Weather, Ecosystem, River Arts District, Meat, Wine, Farm, Nightclub, Floral industry, Fast food, Drinking establishment, Thirst, Blue Ridge Mountains, Blue Ridge Mountains Council

ASHEVILLE, N.C., March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As warmer temperatures bring wildflower blooms and vivid greens to the Blue Ridge Mountains, the arrival of spring weather in Asheville, North Carolina means it's time to get out and explore. The spring season breathes new life into the expansive meadows and lush mountainsides, as well as the city, welcoming a fresh lineup of upbeat festivals and events from spring break through the summer.

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  • North Carolina is the Great Trails State, and 2023 has been officially designated the Year of the Trail .
  • Whether walking, hiking, biking, paddling or horseback riding, there is a trail for every ability and inclination.
  • Asheville Outdoor Experiences offers guided activities for all ages and levels from its signature Mountaintop Sunset Hike to outdoor skills classes like campsite cooking and knot craft.
  • Icy drinks and frozen booze are hot this summer in Asheville's cocktail culture, with the season's most sippable concoctions including:

Kerri Sarette Named Vice President of Operations at Bellwether Community Credit Union

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Monday, March 13, 2023
Southern New Hampshire University, Fraud, Bachelor, Saint Petersburg State University of Economics and Finance, Credit union, Operating department practitioner, Bank, AVP, BSA, Certification, Co-operative Retail Services, Assistant, Workload, Bellwether, Leadership studies, Growth, Bank Secrecy Act, Motivation, Branch manager, Management, Operation, New England College, Economics

MANCHESTER, N.H., March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bellwether Community Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotion of Kerri Sarette as Vice President of Operations, a newly created role for the credit union.

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  • MANCHESTER, N.H., March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bellwether Community Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotion of Kerri Sarette as Vice President of Operations, a newly created role for the credit union.
  • Previously Assistant Vice President of Operations, Sarette has led the department through significant growth, increased volume in workload and expanded staff.
  • "Kerri has tremendous experience in retail and back-office operations for the credit union," said Chief Operating Officer Jeff Benson.
  • Sarette has a seasoned career at Bellwether Community Credit Union starting as a Branch Manager in 2014, then being promoted to AVP of Retail Services in 2018 before moving to the Operations Department.

Monven Group Announces New Director of Culinary Chef Tony Rotello brings extensive experience leading culinary operations in multi-unit operations

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Saturday, December 17, 2022
OH, FoodFirst Global Restaurants, Aaron Moses-Garvey, Leo, Engineering, Social, Wellness, Co-operative Retail Services, Inn, The Restaurant Group, Growth, Food, The Culinary Institute of America, Corporation, Cooking, Compass, Restaurant, Culinary Institute, Finance, Operation

CLEVELAND, Dec. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Monven Group Announces New Director of Culinary

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  • Chef Tony Rotello brings extensive experience leading culinary operations in multi-unit operations.
  • Monven Group has appointed Chef Tony Rotello as its Director of Culinary.
  • A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Chef Rotello is trained in classical American and Italian culinary with more than 18 years of multi-unit dining experience.
  • Chef Tony brings a wealth of cooking and culinary management experience to Monven Group having worked for such noted hospitality companies such as Bravo Brio Restaurant Group, Select Restaurants, and Ditkas' Restaurant Group.

Venbrook Names Jeff Lang Executive Vice President, Retail Services Practice Leader

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Thursday, August 18, 2022
LLC, Lang, Insurance, Solution, Co-operative Retail Services, Government, USI, Aon, CEO, Risk management, Growth, Financial services

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Venbrook Group, LLC ("Venbrook"), one of the largest independent insurance solutions and risk management firms in the U.S., today announced the appointment of Jeff Lang as Executive Vice President, Retail Services. 

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  • LOS ANGELES, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Venbrook Group, LLC ("Venbrook") , one of the largest independent insurance solutions and risk management firms in the U.S., today announced the appointment of Jeff Lang as Executive Vice President, Retail Services.
  • Lang joins Venbrook from USI Insurance Services and has held positions at Aon, Marsh, Chubb, and others.
  • "I am delighted that Jeff is joining Venbrook to lead our Retail Services Practice at a time of continued growth for our clients and our firm," said Jason D. Turner, Venbrook founder and CEO.
  • Venbrook Group, LLC is a holdings company with subsidiaries engaged in retail broking, wholesale broking, programs, and claims services.

Leo’s Circle Announces 2022 Emerging Leaders Induction Class

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022
Professional Services, Other Professional Services, Small Business, Other Construction & Property, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Consulting, Leo, Knowledge, Goal, Co-operative Retail Services, DC, Circle, Social media

The new Leos Circle 2022 class will meet for mastermind events, leadership development, and business networking throughout the year.

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  • The new Leos Circle 2022 class will meet for mastermind events, leadership development, and business networking throughout the year.
  • To learn more about Leos Circle visit www.LeosCircle.com
    Founded by Leo Anzoleaga, Leo's Circle is a professional network of business owners who meet a minimum of twice per year for mastermind events, leadership development, and networking.
  • The goal of Leo's Circle is to bring together emerging leaders in the chapter's respective regions, allowing members to share knowledge and challenge each other to set higher goals while simultaneously recognizing the talented members and their career journeys.
  • Members of Leo's Circle are selected and inducted once a year, and members are announced via social media, the Leo's Circle website, and with local media partners.