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Former Pentagon Official and Navy Admiral Victorino “Vic” G. Mercado Appointed as a Special Advisor to the Board of Ocean Power Technologies

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (“OPT” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: OPTT), a leader in innovative and cost-effective low-carbon marine power, data, and service solutions, today announced that Rear Admiral Victorino “Vic” G. Mercado (Retired) has been retained as a special advisor to the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”).

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  • Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (“OPT” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: OPTT), a leader in innovative and cost-effective low-carbon marine power, data, and service solutions, today announced that Rear Admiral Victorino “Vic” G. Mercado (Retired) has been retained as a special advisor to the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”).
  • “We are pleased that Admiral Mercado has agreed to share his expertise with us as a special advisor and consultant to the Board,” said Terence Cryan, Chairman of the Board.
  • From January until July 2019, he served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Plans and Posture.
  • Prior to serving in the U.S. Department of Defense as a senior civilian, Mercado served 35 years in the U.S. Navy and retired as a two-star Rear Admiral.

HII Names Paul Tennant as Corporate Vice President of Engagement and International Government Relations

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global all-domain defense provider HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that Brig.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global all-domain defense provider HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that Brig.
  • has been named corporate vice president of engagement and international government relations.
  • Tennant will be located in HII’s Arlington office and report directly to Stewart Holmes, HII’s executive vice president of government and customer relations (GCR).
  • “We are delighted to have Paul join our team and take on this important role while HII expands domestically and internationally,” Holmes said.

New ODU Partnership with HII-NNS Aims to Increase Engineering Majors

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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NNS, the largest industrial employer in Virginia and a division of the largest shipbuilding company in the United States, will be the lead industry sponsor of the Monarch Accelerator Program to Engineering (MAP-to-E), which aims to increase the number of engineering and engineering technology majors and degrees, particularly from underrepresented and underserved communities in Hampton Roads.

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  • NNS, the largest industrial employer in Virginia and a division of the largest shipbuilding company in the United States, will be the lead industry sponsor of the Monarch Accelerator Program to Engineering (MAP-to-E), which aims to increase the number of engineering and engineering technology majors and degrees, particularly from underrepresented and underserved communities in Hampton Roads.
  • NNS will make a five-year gift to the program with an invitation to renew for another five-year term.
  • “These students, through no fault of their own, have not had the opportunity to be adequately prepared to transition directly into an engineering program upon entering college.”
    The Monarch Accelerator Program to Engineering aims to:
    Increase the number of full-time engineering and engineering-related students enrolled at ODU.
  • Increase the number of diverse and first-generation students pursuing careers in engineering and engineering-related systems.

GOLDEN STATE FOODS PROMOTES THREE LEADERS INTO GROUP VICE PRESIDENT ROLES

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Golden State Foods (GSF), one of the largest diversified suppliers to the foodservice and retail industries, is pleased to announce the promotions of three leaders.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Golden State Foods (GSF), one of the largest diversified suppliers to the foodservice and retail industries, is pleased to announce the promotions of three leaders.
  • In GSF's Irvine, California corporate global headquarters, promotions include Ken Mance to group vice president, human resources and labor, as well as Dave Norman to group vice president, corporate controller.
  • Based in Arkansas City, Kansas, Bryan Bartee will now serve as group vice president, operations for the company's KanPak Kansas dairy products facility.
  • "We truly value Dave's leadership, contributions, and positive approach to business," said Brad Tingey, GSF's corporate senior vice president and chief financial officer.

Dale Kelly, CRPC, Joins Prime Capital Investment Advisors

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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Prime Capital Investment Advisors (PCIA) announces that Dale Kelly, of Memphis, Tennessee, has joined the firm as a partner and senior financial planner.

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  • Prime Capital Investment Advisors (PCIA) announces that Dale Kelly, of Memphis, Tennessee, has joined the firm as a partner and senior financial planner.
  • We are excited to welcome him and his team into the PCIA family," stated Glenn Spencer, chief executive officer at Prime Capital Investment Advisors.
  • "What drives Dale is to earn his clients' business every day," said John Seibolt, chief development officer at Prime Capital Investment Advisors.
  • "This mentality is one that immediately attracted us to Dale and his team, and we knew we'd be lucky to have them."

National Museum of the Surface Navy Selects Lockheed Martin's Stephanie C. Hill to Receive the 2023 Vice Admiral Samuel L. Gravely, Jr., Leadership Award

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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SAN PEDRO, Calif., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Museum of the Surface Navy (NMSN) has selected Ms. Stephanie C. Hill – executive vice president, Rotary and Mission Systems at Lockheed Martin – as the recipient of the 2023 Vice Admiral (VADM) Samuel L. Gravely, Jr., Leadership Award.

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  • Stephanie C. Hill, executive vice president, Rotary and Mission Systems at Lockheed Martin, has been named the recipient of the 2023 Vice Admiral Samuel L. Gravely, Jr., Leadership Award by the National Museum of the Surface Navy.
  • SAN PEDRO, Calif., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Museum of the Surface Navy (NMSN) has selected Ms. Stephanie C. Hill – executive vice president, Rotary and Mission Systems at Lockheed Martin – as the recipient of the 2023 Vice Admiral (VADM) Samuel L. Gravely, Jr., Leadership Award.
  • "Stephanie Hill's commitment to supporting our nation's sailors, as well as her career and personal achievements, have been broadly recognized nationwide.
  • She represents the profound and lasting impact VADM Gravely had within our great U.S. Navy and on our wonderful nation."

Danelle Barrett Joins Protiviti Advisory Board

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Thursday, August 31, 2023
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MENLO PARK, Calif., Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Danelle Barrett will join the advisory board of global consulting firm Protiviti effective September 1, 2023. The advisory board provides market and business insights to assist Protiviti and its clients to help solve the challenges presented by today's dynamic and challenging business environment.

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  • MENLO PARK, Calif., Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Danelle Barrett will join the advisory board of global consulting firm Protiviti effective September 1, 2023.
  • The advisory board provides market and business insights to assist Protiviti and its clients to help solve the challenges presented by today's dynamic and challenging business environment.
  • Danelle's extraordinary experience in both will immensely benefit both Protiviti and our clients," said Joseph Tarantino, president and CEO, Protiviti.
  • "I am delighted to be joining the Protiviti Advisory Board and am looking forward to collaborating with the firm's management, its clients and other members of the Advisory Board to share my experiences and perspectives," said Barrett.

Atom Computing adds key leaders to accelerate quantum computing momentum with the U.S. government

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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"The United States has a vibrant quantum ecosystem thanks, in part, to investments the federal government has made in quantum computing research and development, workforce initiatives, and procurement," he said.

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  • "The United States has a vibrant quantum ecosystem thanks, in part, to investments the federal government has made in quantum computing research and development, workforce initiatives, and procurement," he said.
  • Ken (Braithwaite) and Greg (Muhlner) have extensive federal government experience that will help position Atom Computing as the premier partner to the U.S. in winning the race to large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computing."
  • "Quantum computing is a disruptive technology that will redefine computing and the complexity of problems that we can solve," Braithwaite said.
  • "For our national security and to fuel our economy, it is imperative the United States and its allies win the quantum computing race.

CACI Appoints Stanton D. Sloane to its Board of Directors

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Monday, August 21, 2023
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CACI International Inc ( NYSE: CACI ) announced today that it has appointed Stanton “Stan” D. Sloane, to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.

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  • CACI International Inc ( NYSE: CACI ) announced today that it has appointed Stanton “Stan” D. Sloane, to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.
  • Sloane will serve as an independent director on the Board.
  • “As a veteran of the aerospace and defense industry for more than 30 years, Stan brings a wealth of knowledge and executive leadership experience to the CACI Board,” said Mike Daniels, Chairman of CACI’s Board of Directors.
  • “He has held seats on three public company boards, and, as a former military officer, he is strongly aligned with CACI’s mission.

Leidos selected by U.S. Navy to operate and sustain medium unmanned vessels

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
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The task order has a maximum value of approximately $95 million if all options are exercised.

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  • The task order has a maximum value of approximately $95 million if all options are exercised.
  • "Leidos is leading a new era of naval operations," said Gerry Fasano, Leidos Defense Group president.
  • "The Leidos team has unmatched experience and expertise in autonomous vessel design and operations, delivering four operational medium-sized USV platforms to the Navy so far.
  • "The power of this technology lies in its ability to operate independently and extend the horizon of crewed ships.