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Installed Building Products Celebrates Five Years of Community Impact

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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Installed Building Products, Inc. (NYSE: IBP), an industry-leading installer of insulation and complementary building products, is proud to celebrate the fifth anniversary of its community giving initiatives, which have significantly contributed over $10 million in educational scholarships and support to diverse nonprofits.

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  • Installed Building Products, Inc. (NYSE: IBP), an industry-leading installer of insulation and complementary building products, is proud to celebrate the fifth anniversary of its community giving initiatives, which have significantly contributed over $10 million in educational scholarships and support to diverse nonprofits.
  • Over the last half-decade, IBP has focused on creating a sustainable impact through inclusive, trust-based philanthropy, corporate giving, and community impact programs.
  • "As we celebrate this significant milestone, we're reminded of the collective power and impact of our community engagement efforts,” said Kelly Clifford Riehl, president of the Installed Building Products Foundation.
  • This anniversary celebrates our shared achievements in fostering a more inclusive, empowered, and supported community.

Calvin Butler and Jeff Edwards Elected to Battelle Board of Directors

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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Battelle announced today the election of two distinguished industry leaders to its Board of Directors.

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  • Battelle announced today the election of two distinguished industry leaders to its Board of Directors.
  • Calvin Butler is President and CEO of Exelon Corp. overseeing Exelon’s six local electric and natural gas companies—Atlantic City Electric, BGE, ComEd, Delmarva Power, PECO and Pepco.
  • Battelle Board Chairman Kirkland Donald said, “The role of the Board of Directors is to bring perspectives from a wide variety of experiences to benefit Battelle’s long-term success.
  • “Jeff is an outstanding addition to our Board of Directors,” said Battelle President and CEO Lou Von Thaer.

Clark Kellogg Appointed to RLI Board of Directors

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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RLI Corp. (NYSE: RLI) – RLI Corp. announced today that Clark C. Kellogg has been appointed to its Board of Directors.

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  • RLI Corp. (NYSE: RLI) – RLI Corp. announced today that Clark C. Kellogg has been appointed to its Board of Directors.
  • Kellogg serves on the First Merchants Corporation Board of Directors, where he is a member of the Audit and Compensation and Human Resources Committees.
  • “We are pleased to welcome Clark to our Board of Directors,” said RLI Corp. Chairman Jonathan E. Michael.
  • “He brings public and private board experience, and a unique perspective on talent development to RLI.

Installed Building Products Announces the Election of Marchelle E. Moore to Its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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Installed Building Products, Inc. (the “Company” or “IBP”) (NYSE: IBP), an industry-leading installer of insulation and complementary building products, today announced that Marchelle E. Moore was elected as an independent director to the Company’s Board of Directors at the Company's 2023 Annual Meeting.

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  • Installed Building Products, Inc. (the “Company” or “IBP”) (NYSE: IBP), an industry-leading installer of insulation and complementary building products, today announced that Marchelle E. Moore was elected as an independent director to the Company’s Board of Directors at the Company's 2023 Annual Meeting.
  • After six years of service, Vikas Verma retired from the Board of Directors and did not stand for re-election.
  • The Company's Board of Directors remains at nine members.
  • Ms. Moore currently serves on the Governing Committee of The Columbus Foundation and the Independent Review Panel of JobsOhio.

BOB EVANS FARMS INCREASES IMPACTFUL GIVING TO COMMUNITIES

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Thursday, March 9, 2023
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NEW ALBANY, Ohio, March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bob Evans Farms, Inc. is pleased to announce the release of its first-ever annual giving report, highlighting its philanthropic activities over the past two years. The report showcases the company's significant work in establishing charitable focus areas and enhancing its presence in the communities it serves.

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  • "At Bob Evans Farms, we believe that giving back to our communities is not only a responsibility but also an honor.
  • That's why, over the past two years, we have been actively giving back through volunteering, board service and strategic corporate giving," said Bob Evans Farms President and CEO, Mark Delahanty.
  • "Our goal is to make our giving more impactful by focusing on organizations that support diversity, equity, and inclusion," said Cassandra Binkley, Bob Evans Farms senior manager of community, engagement & philanthropy.
  • Furthermore, Bob Evans Farms employees volunteered 525 hours to the company's causes over the past two years, further solidifying the company's commitment to giving back.

Rocky Brands, Inc. Announces Appointment of Dwight E. Smith to its Board of Directors; Retirement of Glenn E. Corlett and James L. Stewart from Board of Directors

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Friday, December 9, 2022
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Prior to founding Sophisticated Systems, Mr. Smith served in a variety of roles with Software Alternatives, Inc., Cullinet Software, Inc., and IBM.

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  • Prior to founding Sophisticated Systems, Mr. Smith served in a variety of roles with Software Alternatives, Inc., Cullinet Software, Inc., and IBM.
  • Mr. Smith also has extensive prior civic charitable Board experience, including The Columbus Foundation, Columbus State Community College, and Rev1 Ventures.
  • Jason Brooks, the Companys Chairman, President & CEO, stated, We are very excited to welcome Dwight to our Board of Directors.
  • Rocky Brands is also announcing that Glenn E. Corlett and James L. Stewart are electing to retire form the Board of Directors, effective December 31, 2022.

Second Nurture Columbus Hosts a Comfort Cases® "Packing Party"

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Monday, October 31, 2022
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Local and international organizations are joining forces in Columbus on Sunday, November 6 to support local youth in foster care. At a "packing party," volunteers from Second Nurture's Broad Street Interfaith Alliance will fill 300 Comfort Cases® backpacks and Comfort XL duffle bags with essential items which will then be donated to The Buckeye Ranch for foster youth ages birth to 18.

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  • At a "packing party," volunteers from Second Nurture 's Broad Street Interfaith Alliance will fill 300 Comfort Cases backpacks and Comfort XL duffle bags with essential items which will then be donated to The Buckeye Ranch for foster youth ages birth to 18.
  • states Courtney Keys, Director of Second Nurture Columbus.
  • Founded in 2017, Second Nurture has just opened its first affiliate branch in Columbus and has implemented programming within three local partner communities.
  • Founded in 2013, Comfort Cases has distributed more than 185,000 Comfort Cases and Comfort XL duffel bags to children in the foster care system in all 50 states, DC, Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom.

VanTrust Named NAIOP 2021 Developer of the Year in Central Ohio

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Friday, November 12, 2021
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Central Ohio chapter of NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, has named the Columbus office of VanTrust Real Estate, LLC as the 2021 Developer of the Year.

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  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Central Ohio chapter of NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, has named the Columbus office of VanTrust Real Estate, LLC as the 2021 Developer of the Year.
  • "On behalf of the entire team at VanTrust, we are thrilled to be recognized by NAIOP as the 2021 Developer of the Year," Weeks said.
  • We continued to move forward and succeed in a challenging environment and are extremely proud that VanTrust has emerged at the forefront of our industry in Central Ohio.
  • During the past year, VanTrust has demonstrated its originality through the development of notable projects in Central Ohio.

Experience Columbus Launches Diversity Apprenticeship Program

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Wednesday, August 11, 2021
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- To help overcome underrepresentation in the tourism industry, Experience Columbus and the Greater Columbus Sports Commission are partnering with Tourism Diversity Matters , an industry resource for diversity expertise, to launch the Diversity Apprenticeship Program (DAP) .

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  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- To help overcome underrepresentation in the tourism industry, Experience Columbus and the Greater Columbus Sports Commission are partnering with Tourism Diversity Matters , an industry resource for diversity expertise, to launch the Diversity Apprenticeship Program (DAP) .
  • "Our community partners are as passionate about this initiative as we are, and as a result, we will be providing the most robust diversity apprenticeship program in the country, with the most apprenticeship opportunities and highest number of industry partners," said Shannon Jones, director of diversity, equity and inclusion for Experience Columbus.
  • The paid apprenticeship program is structured to position the apprentice for long-term professional success in a leadership capacity in the travel industry.
  • Six apprentices will be selected for the inaugural class of Columbus' Diversity Apprenticeship Program.