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GlobalFoundries Names John Hollister as Chief Financial Officer

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Monday, December 11, 2023

MALTA, N.Y., Dec. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GlobalFoundries (NASDAQ: GFS) today announced that John Hollister will join the company as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective February 5, 2024.

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  • MALTA, N.Y., Dec. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GlobalFoundries (NASDAQ: GFS) today announced that John Hollister will join the company as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective February 5, 2024.
  • Hollister, a semiconductor industry veteran, will be responsible for GF’s financial strategy and will lead the company’s global finance organization.
  • He has been with Silicon Labs for nearly 20 years and held a variety of key financial management positions.
  • Hollister began his career in the audit practice of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP and has been an active CPA for nearly 30 years.

NMI Holdings, Inc. Elevates William Leatherberry to Chief Administrative Officer

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Monday, December 4, 2023

EMERYVILLE, Calif., Dec. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NMI Holdings, Inc., (NASDAQ: NMIH) announced today that William (Bill) Leatherberry, currently the company’s Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel, has been appointed to the newly created position of Chief Administrative Officer, effective January 1, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • EMERYVILLE, Calif., Dec. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NMI Holdings, Inc., (NASDAQ: NMIH) announced today that William (Bill) Leatherberry, currently the company’s Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel, has been appointed to the newly created position of Chief Administrative Officer, effective January 1, 2024.
  • As Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel, he will oversee National MI’s legal, compliance, government relations, and corporate communications functions, and will continue to advise on corporate and strategic matters.
  • Prior to joining National MI, Mr. Leatherberry served as Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel and Secretary for Century Aluminum, a publicly-traded primary aluminum producer.
  • “I am so proud of the leadership position National MI has established in the private mortgage insurance industry and excited to step into the role of Chief Administrative Officer,” said Mr. Leatherberry.

NewHydrogen CEO Steve Hill Discusses Advancements in Sustainable Hydrogen Catalysts with Hampton University Energy Expert

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

SANTA CLARITA, Calif., Nov. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NewHydrogen, Inc. (OTCMKTS:NEWH), the developer of a breakthrough technology that uses clean energy and water to produce the world’s cheapest green hydrogen, today announced that in a recent podcast the Company’s CEO Steve Hill spoke with Hampton University's Chair and Professor of Chemical Engineering, Dr. Mohamed Sanad Noufal regarding catalyst research, sustainable hydrogen production, and the path to affordable, clean energy solutions.

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  • Dr. Noufal emphasized the pivotal role of catalysts in addressing global energy challenges, emphasizing the need for a fundamental understanding of their processes.
  • These catalysts promise to enhance the efficiency of hydrogen and oxygen electrochemical reactions, a vital component of sustainable energy production.
  • His commitment to developing sustainable catalysts that combine efficiency with reproducibility is poised to revolutionize hydrogen production and fuel cell conversion.
  • Watch the full discussion on the NewHydrogen Podcast featuring Dr. Noufal at https://newhydrogen.com/single-video.php?id=at3pL6ooXCo
    For more information about NewHydrogen, please visit https://newhydrogen.com/ .

Seismic Industry Veteran Stephen Jumper Joins Geospace Technologies Board of Directors

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

Geospace Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: GEOS) today announced the addition of Stephen C. Jumper, former Chairman of the Board, President and CEO of seismic data acquisition provider Dawson Geophysical, to its Board of Directors effective December 21, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Geospace Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: GEOS) today announced the addition of Stephen C. Jumper, former Chairman of the Board, President and CEO of seismic data acquisition provider Dawson Geophysical, to its Board of Directors effective December 21, 2023.
  • In joining the board, Mr. Jumper will be able to offer contemporary insight from a broad seismic industry perspective, which is highly relevant to Geospace moving forward with an evolving energy transition and changing energy exploration landscape.
  • The new director brings experience from the investment community, acquisitions and mergers and long-term growth strategy to the board.
  • “In my previous role at Dawson, we often used Geospace products directly or on behalf of other Geospace customers.

Seward & Kissel Promotes Seven Lawyers to Partner

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

“While these lawyers each bring unique gifts to our firm, they are all alike in delivering tremendous value to the clients they counsel,” said Seward & Kissel managing partner Jim Cofer .

Key Points: 
  • “While these lawyers each bring unique gifts to our firm, they are all alike in delivering tremendous value to the clients they counsel,” said Seward & Kissel managing partner Jim Cofer .
  • This year he co-authored the influential Seward & Kissel New Manager Hedge Fund Study , an analysis of trends among newly formed hedge funds.
  • Cassidy writes frequently on topics of interest to investment advisers and, with Baroody, co-authored this year’s Seward & Kissel New Manager Hedge Fund Study.
  • Her work was also cited by Legal 500 in its ranking of Seward & Kissel for excellence in investment fund formation and management for private equity and venture capital funds.

From Troops to Tech Leaders: National University Paves the Way for Service Members to Transition into AI and Data Science Careers

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National University, a nonprofit and Veteran-founded Minority Serving Institution that serves 50,000 degree-seeking students and 80,000 workforce and professional development students annually, today announced the development of a new B.S. Data Science degree aimed at helping military service members and Veterans transition into the in-demand fields of data science and artificial intelligence (AI) technology. This effort is made possible through a $500,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and will play a vital role in addressing the growing demand for professionals in these rapidly evolving sectors.

Key Points: 
  • Data Science degree aimed at helping military service members and Veterans transition into the in-demand fields of data science and artificial intelligence (AI) technology.
  • Every year, approximately 500,000 members of the U.S. military depart active duty and begin the transition to the civilian workforce.
  • The initiative comes as a response to the escalating demand for skilled individuals in data science and AI technology, with data science being the most in-demand job in the industry.
  • Data Science has grown to be the largest specialization at National University, with 56% of the students being military affiliated.

Tectonic Financial Appoints David Clifford as Chief Operating Officer

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

HOUSTON, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tectonic Financial, Inc. ("Tectonic Financial" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: TECTP), a technology-focused financial services company, today announced the appointment of David Clifford as its Chief Operating Officer.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tectonic Financial, Inc. ("Tectonic Financial" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: TECTP), a technology-focused financial services company, today announced the appointment of David Clifford as its Chief Operating Officer.
  • Mr. Clifford joined the Company in 2018 as its Chief Strategy Officer, where he helped develop a comprehensive integrated financial services strategy and led improvements through advanced analytics, processes, and systems.
  • A. Haag Sherman, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Tectonic Financial, remarked, "Having worked with David for over two decades, both at Salient and Tectonic Financial, I have witnessed his innovative, data-driven approach firsthand.
  • Mr. Clifford expressed his enthusiasm about his new role, stating, "I am deeply honored to step into the role of Chief Operating Officer at Tectonic Financial.

Complete College America Releases AI Resources to Transform Equitable Student Success and Postsecondary Attainment

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

Indianapolis, Nov. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Complete College America (CCA), a national nonprofit organization tasked with raising postsecondary attainment in the United States, released a new set of resources for colleges and universities to navigate generative artificial intelligence (AI) .

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  • Indianapolis, Nov. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Complete College America (CCA), a national nonprofit organization tasked with raising postsecondary attainment in the United States, released a new set of resources for colleges and universities to navigate generative artificial intelligence (AI) .
  • “AI is reshaping so many facets of modern life, and though there are challenges, we must look at the opportunities it brings, especially when it comes to student success and college completion strategies,” said Yolanda Watson Spiva, Ph.D. , president of Complete College America.
  • “Our new AI resources provide a roadmap for creating new capacity at campuses of every size and financial situation.
  • The AI playbook offers ideas and new applications that AI colleges and universities can use to increase college opportunity and completion.

Sila Realty Trust, Inc. Completes Disposition of Webster Healthcare Facility II for $258.4 Million

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Friday, December 15, 2023

Sila Realty Trust, Inc. (the "Company") announced today the disposition of Webster Healthcare Facility II (the “UTMB Health Clear Lake Hospital”) to the Board of Regents of the University of Texas System for a sales price of approximately $258.4 million.

Key Points: 
  • Sila Realty Trust, Inc. (the "Company") announced today the disposition of Webster Healthcare Facility II (the “UTMB Health Clear Lake Hospital”) to the Board of Regents of the University of Texas System for a sales price of approximately $258.4 million.
  • The UTMB Health Clear Lake Hospital, located in Webster, Texas, is an approximately 373,000 square foot short-term acute care hospital with 199 licensed beds.
  • Until the disposition, the facility has been leased to the Board of Regents of the University of Texas and operated as the Clear Lake Campus for the University of Texas Medical Branch.
  • We continue to be steadfast on maximizing the value of the Company and seeking liquidity for our stockholders.”

Michael Lynch, Veteran JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs Banker, Joins Foros as a Managing Director

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Foros announced today that Michael Lynch has joined the firm as a Managing Director.

Key Points: 
  • Foros announced today that Michael Lynch has joined the firm as a Managing Director.
  • Over the course of his career, Michael has built and run businesses for JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Goldman, Sachs & Co.
  • Prior to joining Foros, Michael was a Vice Chairman, Investment Banking at JP Morgan for 13 years, advising companies across sectors on critical strategic and capital markets issues.
  • I have tremendous respect for how he has built Foros, and I am delighted that we have this opportunity to work together again.”