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Pensionmark and Vestmark Announce Strategic Partnership to Help Shape the Future of Wealth Management

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

SANTA BARBARA, CA, March 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pensionmark Financial Group, a leading financial advisory firm and the financial services division of World Insurance Associates LLC, announced today a strategic partnership with Vestmark, Inc., a leading provider of wealth management software and services, aimed at revolutionizing the landscape of wealth management.

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  • SANTA BARBARA, CA, March 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pensionmark Financial Group, a leading financial advisory firm and the financial services division of World Insurance Associates LLC, announced today a strategic partnership with Vestmark, Inc., a leading provider of wealth management software and services, aimed at revolutionizing the landscape of wealth management.
  • “In order for us to onboard that burden successfully and at scale, Pensionmark partners with leading technology providers.
  • “This partnership represents our ongoing commitment to shaping the future of wealth management by empowering advisors to provide exceptional service and outcomes.”
    Vestmark’s power lies in its ability to provide sophisticated portfolio management and trading solutions that prioritize personalization and tax management.
  • Furthermore, the partnership will facilitate seamless asset transition services, helping advisors transition assets to the Pensionmark platform and providing ongoing tax management.

J.B. Hunt Announces Shelley Simpson as Chief Executive Officer, President

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240229750287/en/
    J.B. Hunt Announces Shelley Simpson as Chief Executive Officer, President (Photo: Business Wire)
    The company also announced that Kirk Thompson, current executive chairman of the Board, along with Wayne Garrison, will both retire from the company’s Board of Directors and will take newly formed Board advisory roles as Honorary Founding Directors.
  • John N. Roberts, III, outgoing chief executive officer, will assume the role of executive chairman of the Board upon Kirk Thompson’s retirement from the Board.
  • She was named chief commercial officer and president of Highway Services in 2017 and led the strategic direction and launch of the J.B. Hunt 360°® platform.
  • Thompson joined the company in 1973 and served as president and chief executive officer from 1987 through 2010.

Microsoft Alum Launches Hey, Black Seattle!: A Hub of Connection for the African Diaspora in the Emerald City

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

SEATTLE, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today entrepreneur and former Microsoft director Kiesha Garrison proudly introduces Hey, Black Seattle!

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  • SEATTLE, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today entrepreneur and former Microsoft director Kiesha Garrison proudly introduces Hey, Black Seattle!
  • , a platform to help Seattle residents of the African diaspora answer the question "Where are all the Black people?"
  • All are an example of the creative resilience of a people who refuse to be erased by systemic inequality.
  • A job board, offering organizations a direct channel to list employment opportunities and support of economic empowerment for the Black community.

Verizon to deliver 5G to Fort Bliss Army Post

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

EL PASO, Texas, Feb. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon today participated in a groundbreaking ceremony at Fort Bliss, in El Paso, Texas.

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  • EL PASO, Texas, Feb. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon today participated in a groundbreaking ceremony at Fort Bliss, in El Paso, Texas.
  • The event marked the beginning of construction for a new cell tower that will be constructed by Boldyn Networks, with network service provided by Verizon.
  • Military families, personnel, and visitors at Fort Bliss will experience improved wireless coverage and enhanced network services as a result of the new infrastructure.
  • “Verizon supports our military partners through a number of innovative products and services, from 5G deployments, including Private 5G, to improved enterprise infrastructure,” said Martin Mallady, associate director for Verizon’s DoD business.

Quaise Energy Appoints Dr. Geoffrey Garrison as Vice President of Operations and Dr. Trenton Cladouhos as Vice President of Geothermal Resource Development

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Quaise Energy , the company unlocking terawatt-scale geothermal, announced today the hiring of Dr. Geoffrey Garrison as Vice President of Operations and Dr. Trenton Cladouhos as Vice President of Geothermal Resource Development.

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  • Quaise Energy , the company unlocking terawatt-scale geothermal, announced today the hiring of Dr. Geoffrey Garrison as Vice President of Operations and Dr. Trenton Cladouhos as Vice President of Geothermal Resource Development.
  • As Vice President of Operations at Quaise, Garrison will be responsible for executing the development of geothermal heat and power assets.
  • He has worked on geothermal projects worldwide, including Engineered Geothermal Systems (EGS), geothermal exploration, drilling, and well field operations.
  • As Vice President of Geothermal Resource Development at Quaise, Cladouhos will lead a team to develop and test technologies to create the world’s first superhot rock EGS demonstration.

Lathrop GPM Adds 8 Member Veteran IP High Tech, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Team to Dallas

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

DALLAS, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lathrop GPM LLP is proud to announce the addition of eight IP professionals to its Intellectual Property practice group in Dallas. Robert Lord joins as a partner along with attorneys Annemarie Vicere, Ted Fay and Ben King. In addition, Roxana Malladi joins as a patent agent, Jaime Hathaway joins as a paralegal, Kate Ohale joins as a foreign filing specialist, and Hannah Ochoa as an IP docketing specialist. All eight come from Ferguson Braswell Fraser Kubasta PC. The expansion of the IP team in Dallas came just a week following growth in the Denver and Kansas City offices.

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  • DALLAS, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lathrop GPM LLP is proud to announce the addition of eight IP professionals to its Intellectual Property practice group in Dallas.
  • The expansion of the IP team in Dallas came just a week following growth in the Denver and Kansas City offices.
  • Lathrop GPM Managing Partner Cameron Garrison said, "This team of exceptional patent attorneys are well-known in the high tech and engineering industry and have strong ties to both Texas and California markets.
  • We look forward to working with them on the continued development of our high tech, electrical and mechanical engineering practice."

Lathrop GPM Welcomes Three Top-Tier Franchise Partners to Denver Office

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Friday, February 2, 2024

DENVER, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lathrop GPM LLP is proud to announce that three accomplished franchise lawyers from Moye White joined the Denver office. William (Billy) Jones joined on Jan. 22. David Katalinas and Craig Knobbe joined on Jan 29. The three partner additions come on the heels of other firm offices and practice groups adding to their attorney count.

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  • DENVER, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lathrop GPM LLP is proud to announce that three accomplished franchise lawyers from Moye White joined the Denver office.
  • Lathrop GPM Managing Partner Cameron Garrison, said, "All three attorneys are well-known in franchise law and are excellent additions to the firm.
  • Garrison said, "In addition to the strategic growth of the Denver office, the firm's Franchise group continues to grow across the country."
  • Over the past five years, Lathrop GPM has advised more than 500 franchise brands.

Harte Hanks Strengthens Senior Leadership Team

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Monday, January 29, 2024

Garrison, who joined Harte Hanks in an interim capacity in October, 2023, brings notable expertise in cost containment, streamlining operations, and ERP implementations.

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  • Garrison, who joined Harte Hanks in an interim capacity in October, 2023, brings notable expertise in cost containment, streamlining operations, and ERP implementations.
  • Fisher has been consulting for Harte Hanks since March of 2023, most recently leading the Company’s engagement with the Kearney organization.
  • He joined Harte Hanks from Tribune Publishing, where he served as Senior Vice President and Chief Procurement Officer.
  • “We continue to enhance our senior leadership team with modern skillsets to advance our ‘Project Elevate’ initiative.

Think First Global Announces Partnership with Learn Fresh's NBA Math Hoops as it Launches its First Program with the DC Dream Center

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Friday, January 26, 2024

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Think First Global, a Maryland nonprofit founded by former pro-athlete and author, Travis Garrison, announced today its partnership with nonprofit Learn Fresh and its NBA Math Hoops program with the Washington Wizards in bringing critical life skills and math education to the DC Dream Center.

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  • "We are really excited to expand our offerings to students by collaborating with Learn Fresh's NBA Math Hoops," says Garrison, former Maryland Terp and McDonald All American from Suitland, MD.
  • We use the game of basketball to teach them critical life skills, literacy, and now we can expand to math.
  • "We're thrilled about Think First Global implementing NBA Math Hoops," says Nick Monzi, CEO of Learn Fresh.
  • The program will run for 12 weeks at the DC Dream Center, a community center based in Southeast, DC.

eVisit Clinical Strategy Team Expands to Drive Virtual Care Innovation Across Leading Health Systems

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- eVisit , the leading enterprise virtual care transformation partner for innovative health systems, announced two new leaders to the company's expanding Clinical Strategy team.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- eVisit , the leading enterprise virtual care transformation partner for innovative health systems, announced two new leaders to the company's expanding Clinical Strategy team.
  • The expanded Clinical Strategy team will enable eVisit to scale its programmatic approach to partnering with leading regional and national health systems.
  • The team evaluates health systems' existing workflows, identifies areas for reconstructing care delivery pathways, and integrates virtual care to enhance access, improve outcomes, optimize revenue, and streamline staff workflows.
  • As health systems continue navigating the evolving digital health landscape, eVisit remains at the forefront, guiding innovative health systems through successful digital transformations and setting new standards for virtual-first models of care.