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Krystal Schramm Named DirectTrust Interoperability Hero

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
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Lansing, Michigan, Nov. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Michigan Health Information Network (MiHIN) today announced that Krystal Schramm, Senior Technical Business Analyst, has been selected by DirectTrust as in Interoperability Hero for her work with Native American tribes in Michigan.The Interoperability Hero Initiative, now in its second year,recognizes organizations, teams, or individuals integral to advancing thetimely and secure access, integration and use of electronic health data.

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  • Lansing, Michigan, Nov. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Michigan Health Information Network (MiHIN) today announced that Krystal Schramm, Senior Technical Business Analyst, has been selected by DirectTrust as in Interoperability Hero for her work with Native American tribes in Michigan.The Interoperability Hero Initiative, now in its second year,recognizes organizations, teams, or individuals integral to advancing thetimely and secure access, integration and use of electronic health data.
  • I am honored to have been chosen as an Interoperability Hero, said Schramm.
  • Schramms leadership has been foundational to MiHINs outreach and engagement with the 12 federally recognized tribes in Michigan.
  • As a Native who utilizes tribal healthcare, improving interoperability within the tribal communities in Michigan is near and dear to my heart, said Schramm.

GTCR Announces Investment in Biocoat

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022
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CHICAGO, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GTCR, a leading private equity firm, announced today that it has made a strategic, majority investment in Biocoat Holdings, LLC ("Biocoat" or the "Company"). As part of The Leaders Strategy™, GTCR will again partner with industry veteran Chip Hance, the current Chairman of GTCR portfolio company Regatta Medical Holdings, LLC (d/b/a "Resonetics"), who will join Biocoat as Executive Chairman. Going forward, the existing Biocoat management team, led by CEO Jim Moran, will continue in their existing roles executing on Biocoat's growth initiatives in partnership with GTCR.

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  • CHICAGO, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GTCR, a leading private equity firm, announced today that it has made a strategic, majority investment in Biocoat Holdings, LLC ("Biocoat" or the "Company").
  • As part of The Leaders Strategy, GTCR will again partner with industry veteran Chip Hance, the current Chairman of GTCR portfolio company Regatta Medical Holdings, LLC (d/b/a "Resonetics"), who will join Biocoat as Executive Chairman.
  • Going forward, the existing Biocoat management team, led by CEO Jim Moran, will continue in their existing roles executing on Biocoat's growth initiatives in partnership with GTCR.
  • Sean Cunningham, GTCR Managing Director and Co-Head of Healthcare, added: "This investment demonstrates GTCR's continued commitment to The Leaders Strategy, as we find ways to partner with experienced management teams.

GTCR Announces Partnership with Steve Powell and Mary Mattes to Form Harpula

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022
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CHICAGO, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GTCR, a leading private equity firm, today announced that it has entered into a Leaders Strategy™ partnership with Steve Powell and Mary Mattes to form Harpula Health Holdings, LLC ("Harpula"). Based in Raleigh, NC, Harpula will seek to acquire companies and assets in the technology-enabled pharmaceutical solutions industry as part of a strategy to build a market-leading company focused on improving the efficiency of drug research and development.

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  • CHICAGO, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GTCR, a leading private equity firm, today announced that it has entered into a Leaders Strategy partnership with Steve Powell and Mary Mattes to form Harpula Health Holdings, LLC ("Harpula").
  • Mr. Powell and Ms. Mattes are serving as Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer of Harpula, respectively, and will make a substantial investment alongside GTCR.
  • "I am excited to partner with GTCR to build Harpula into a market-leading company in the biopharmaceutical technology and data industry," said Mr. Powell.
  • Harpula was formed in October 2022 as a partnership between Steve Powell, Mary Mattes and GTCR.

GTCR Announces Partnership with David Inns to Form Blucrest

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022
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CHICAGO, Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GTCR, a leading private equity firm, today announced that it has entered into a partnership with David Inns, Lynn Herrick and Bill Yates to form Blucrest LLC ("Blucrest").

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  • CHICAGO, Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GTCR, a leading private equity firm, today announced that it has entered into a partnership with David Inns, Lynn Herrick and Bill Yates to form Blucrest LLC ("Blucrest").
  • "We are excited to partner again with David, Lynn and Bill to build a leading high-growth consumer services company," said David Donnini, Managing Director and Head of Business & Consumer Services at GTCR.
  • "We are thrilled to partner with GTCR to build Blucrest into an industry-leading, high growth consumer services business," said Mr. Inns.
  • Blucrest is a new company formed by GTCR in partnership with David Inns, Lynn Herrick and Bill Yates.

Big Brothers Big Sisters To Open its Doors in Austin

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Monday, July 18, 2022
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CHICAGO, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On July 21, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago (BBBSChi) will host a ribbon cutting ceremony in partnership with Westside Health Authority at its new West Side location in Austin, celebrating the organization's much-needed presence in a community with a need for more mentors.

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  • BBBSChi was able to open its doors in Austin and the broader West Side neighborhood, thanks to foundational investments from BMO, Chicago Bulls Charities, GTCR, and United Scrap Metal.
  • "BMO's partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Chicago is at the core of our Purpose to Boldly Grow the Good in business and in life," said Rob Hallberg, Managing Director, Commercial Banking, BMO.
  • "The Bulls have a longstanding partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Chicago an organization that provides invaluable resources and support to youth in our community.
  • Big/Little match and staff/CEO interviews can be arranged on site
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    About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago:
    Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago (BBBSChi) is an affiliate of the nation's largest donor-and volunteer-supported mentoring network.

Visionary Broadband Announces Strategic Investment from GTCR

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Monday, June 6, 2022
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GILLETTE, Wyo. and CHICAGO, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Visionary Broadband ("Visionary", or the "Company") has received a strategic investment from funds affiliated with GTCR LLC ("GTCR"), a leading private equity firm based in Chicago, Illinois. The transaction will allow Visionary to continue investing in the construction of new fiber networks throughout Wyoming, Colorado and Montana, and will prepare Visionary for match requirements in upcoming State-led grant programs. 

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  • and CHICAGO, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Visionary Broadband ("Visionary", or the "Company") has received a strategic investment from funds affiliated with GTCR LLC ("GTCR"), a leading private equity firm based in Chicago, Illinois.
  • In partnering with GTCR, Visionary Broadband will accelerate its ongoing network expansion in order to provide fiber-to-the-premise ("FTTP") broadband to rural and underserved communities.
  • We do what we say here at Visionary, and this allows us to do even more for both existing and future Visionary customers," said Brian Worthen, CEO of Visionary Broadband.
  • "GTCR shares our rural broadband focus, and we are excited to partner with them at this essential time for broadband."

GTCR and Dreamscape Announce Strategic Investment in Standard Media Index

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Thursday, June 2, 2022
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CHICAGO, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GTCR, a leading private equity firm founded in 1980, announced today that it has made a strategic investment in Standard Media Index ("SMI" or the "Company"), a leading global advertising intelligence company, through GTCR's portfolio company Dreamscape, Inc. ("Dreamscape"), a partnership with marketing technology veterans Scott Knoll, David Hahn and Michael Iantosca.

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  • "With the proliferation of media channels and ad types, the insights that SMI can help provide are now an essential driver of media strategy.
  • Headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT, Dreamscape was founded in May 2020 as a partnership between Messrs. Knoll, Hahn and Iantosca and GTCR.
  • Kirkland & Ellis and Clayton Utz acted as legal advisors and LUMA Partners acted as financial advisor to GTCR and Dreamscape.
  • Standard Media Index is a leading source of advertising pricing and spend data.

GTCR and Dreamscape Announce Strategic Investment in SQAD

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022
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CHICAGO, April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GTCR, a leading private equity firm founded in 1980, announced today that it has made a strategic investment in SQAD LLC ("SQAD"), the advertising research, analytics, and media planning software company, through GTCR's portfolio company Dreamscape, Inc. ("Dreamscape"), a partnership with marketing technology veterans Scott Knoll, David Hahn and Michael Iantosca. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. As part of the transaction, SQAD's Chief Executive Officer, Marc Krigsman, will step down and Mr. Knoll will assume that position.

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  • "We are incredibly excited to make this investment in SQAD alongside GTCR," said Mr. Knoll.
  • The expertise and resources that Dreamscape and GTCR will bring to this investment will help SQAD innovate and continue to deliver actionable data in all digital formats and buying and selling platforms.
  • "Together, GTCR, Dreamscape and SQAD can grow SQAD's existing capabilities and look for new tools to further enhance its offerings.
  • The vision that GTCR and Dreamscape have for the future is one I am excited about, and look forward to, as SQAD enters this new relationship."

GTCR Announces Partnership with Kelly McCrann to Form Avryo Healthcare

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Thursday, April 21, 2022
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CHICAGO, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GTCR, a leading private equity firm, today announced that it has entered into a Leaders Strategy™ partnership with Kelly McCrann to form Avryo Health Services, LLC ("Avryo Healthcare"). Based in San Diego, CA, Avryo Healthcare will seek to acquire companies and assets in the multi-site healthcare services industry as part of a strategy to build a market-leading company, with a focus on utilizing new technologies and operating strategies to enhance patient access and experiences.

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  • CHICAGO, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --GTCR, a leading private equity firm, today announced that it has entered into a Leaders Strategy partnership with Kelly McCrann to form Avryo Health Services, LLC ("Avryo Healthcare").
  • Mr. McCrann is serving as Executive Chairman of Avryo Healthcare and will make a substantial investment alongside GTCR.
  • "I am thrilled to partner with GTCR to build Avryo Healthcare into a market-leading company in the multi-site healthcare services space," said Mr. McCrann.
  • Avryo Healthcare was formed in April 2022 as a partnership between Kelly McCrann and GTCR.

The FP Canada Standards Council™ Announces Amendments to the Standards of Professional Responsibilty

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022
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TORONTO, April 20, 2022 /CNW/ - The FP Canada Standards Council, a division of FP Canada, today announces various changes to the FP Canada Standards Council Standards of Professional Responsibility.

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  • TORONTO, April 20, 2022 /CNW/ - The FP Canada Standards Council, a division of FP Canada, today announces various changes to the FP Canada Standards Council Standards of Professional Responsibility.
  • "The FP Canada Standards Council is dedicated to setting financial planning standards that reflect the Standard Council's public interest mandate," says Damienne Lebrun-Reid, Executive Director, Standards & Certification and Head of the FP Canada Standards Council.
  • A division of FP Canada, the FP Canada Standards Council establishes and enforces financial planning standards, sets the certification requirements for professional financial planners and develops and delivers certification examinations.
  • The FP Canada Standards Council ensures FP Canada certificantsCertified Financial Planner professionals and Qualified Associate Financial Planner professionalsmeet appropriate standards of competence and professionalism through rigorous requirements of education, examination, experience, and ethics.