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Former NovaSource Power CEO joins Birch Risk Advisors as Renewable Energy Advisor

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
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NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Birch Risk Advisors, a leading global transactional risk insurance broking and advisory firm, today announced that Troy Lauterbach has joined the team as Renewable Energy Advisor. In this role, Troy will advise renewable energy and power developers on project finance matters associated with renewable energy tax equity structures and tax credit transfers. He previously served as Chief Executive Officer and President at NovaSource Power Services, a global leader in solar and storage services for renewable energy assets, where he led over 1,500 employees in 10 countries.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Birch Risk Advisors , a leading global transactional risk insurance broking and advisory firm, today announced that Troy Lauterbach has joined the team as Renewable Energy Advisor.
  • In this role, Troy will advise renewable energy and power developers on project finance matters associated with renewable energy tax equity structures and tax credit transfers.
  • He previously served as Chief Executive Officer and President at NovaSource Power Services, a global leader in solar and storage services for renewable energy assets, where he led over 1,500 employees in 10 countries.
  • Birch Risk Advisors is led by Steve Bunson, Sheldon Elefant, David Danesh, and Barry Sklar who joins Birch later this month.

Alliant Insurance Services Adds Strength in Oklahoma, Hiring Chad Patzke

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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Alliant Insurance Services continues to add strength to its team in Oklahoma City, hiring Chad Patzke as Vice President within its Alliant Americas division.

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  • Alliant Insurance Services continues to add strength to its team in Oklahoma City, hiring Chad Patzke as Vice President within its Alliant Americas division.
  • Patzke will service a diverse client base throughout the Southwest region as Alliant continues to expand its presence in the market.
  • Patzke joins Alliant with a breadth of experience spanning the fields of property and casualty insurance, risk management and employee benefits.
  • “His ability to identify his clients’ unique risks and exposures and deliver enterprise-wide solutions will further expand our reach as we continue to grow our team.”
    Prior to joining Alliant, Patzke was an insurance producer and partner with an Oklahoma-based insurance and risk management firm.

Certified School Chaplain Training, Assessment for Ministers Announced by NSCA

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Monday, April 10, 2023
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Norman, Oklahoma--(Newsfile Corp. - April 9, 2023) - The National School Chaplain Association (NSCA) has announced chaplaincy training programs aimed at ordained ministers and college students.

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  • Norman, Oklahoma--(Newsfile Corp. - April 9, 2023) - The National School Chaplain Association (NSCA) has announced chaplaincy training programs aimed at ordained ministers and college students.
  • According to recent data, Texas, which has the most school chaplains in service, is also the state with the least number of incidents of school violence.
  • Since the demand for school chaplains is increasing, the NSCA encourages more people to sign up for the chaplaincy programs and get certified.
  • They will undergo rigorous training on chaplaincy, school safety, and how to avoid and minimize school violence.

The Animal Law Firm Expands Its Staff In Pursuit Of Pet Owner Rights Ignored By The Justice System and Traditional Law Practices

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
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DENVER, April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Animal Law Firm (ALF), which in 2022 became the first national law firm representing pets and their people, today announced the addition of two new associate attorneys to their team of lawyers devoted to animal justice. The team expansion is in response to pet owners' rapidly growing—and unmet—needs for legal representation on behalf of their pets, hobby animals, or service animals.

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  • The ALF comprises lawyers specializing in animal law who advocate for pet and animal owners seeking legal representation for criminal and civil cases involving their domesticated animals.
  • In addition to providing counsel for a wide range of animal law cases, Nordstrom will focus on service animal issues such as animal access and civil rights and discrimination cases.
  • The Animal Law Firm has a history of trailblazing the relatively new field of animal law and has set several precedents protecting animals and their owners.
  • "I couldn't imagine two better additions to the Animal Law Firm team than Cerridwyn and Emily," said Bergsten.

Namida Lab Drives Expansion by Appointing Advisory Board and Announcing Organizational Changes

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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Namida Lab , the world leader in tear-based cancer screening, announces the appointment of an advisory board composed of leaders from breast oncology and radiology, healthcare strategy, and consumer marketing fields.

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  • Namida Lab , the world leader in tear-based cancer screening, announces the appointment of an advisory board composed of leaders from breast oncology and radiology, healthcare strategy, and consumer marketing fields.
  • Clinical Advisory Board Member Dr. V. Suzanne Klimberg, MD, PhD, has over 30 years of experience in breast surgical oncology.
  • Additionally, Dr. Klimberg has won over 75 awards in teaching, research, and clinical care and is a Senior Director for the American Board of Surgery, the American Board of Plastic Surgery, and the American Board of Complex Surgical Oncology.
  • Advisory Board Member Marcus Osborne is the CEO of RightMove, a nationwide virtual musculoskeletal physical therapy provider.

EPM Introduces NEW! Business Development Team

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022
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ATLANTA, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Equity Prime Mortgage (EPM) continues to evolve with the announcement of bringing on a new business development team.

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  • ATLANTA, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Equity Prime Mortgage (EPM) continues to evolve with the announcement of bringing on a new business development team.
  • "Our new Business Development department, staffed by an incredible team of6seasoned professionals, is the first "win" in my growth strategy for EPM.
  • We are excited for more great things to come as EPM is just getting started!"
  • "Growth is an essential part of business and at EPM we aspire to become atleast 1% better every day."

Oklahoma Christian University and BloomBoard Announce Innovative New Master's Degrees for K-12 Teacher Advancement using Micro-Credentials

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Thursday, January 27, 2022
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COVID, and the resulting mix of remote and in-class learning, has been trying for educators and families across the country.

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  • COVID, and the resulting mix of remote and in-class learning, has been trying for educators and families across the country.
  • "These new on-the-job learning programs deliver on our goal to make modern instruction accessible," said John deSteiguer, President of Oklahoma Christian University.
  • Oklahoma Christian University is a higher learning community that transforms lives for Christian faith, scholarship and service.
  • BloomBoard offers micro-credential advancement pathways for educators to meaningfully improve their instructional practice and accelerate both their careers and their compensation.

Oklahoma Christian University and BloomBoard Announce New Initiative to Increase Access to K-12 Computer Science Education with Micro-credential-based Master's Degree

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Thursday, January 27, 2022
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Districts nationwide are scrambling to offer high-quality technology and computer science education at all grade levels.

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  • Districts nationwide are scrambling to offer high-quality technology and computer science education at all grade levels.
  • The online program focuses on the foundations of computer science, and computational thinking across content areas.
  • All coursework is aligned with the Computer Science Teachers Association's (CSTA) standards and the ISTE Standards for Computer Science Educators.
  • "Greater access to technology and computer science education in K12 schools should facilitate a more diverse and skilled workforce.

Oklahoma Christian University and BloomBoard Announce New Partnership to Support Teacher Development and Salary Advancement With Micro-Credentials

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021
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Through this partnership, Oklahoma teachers will earn graduate credit from the university and build immediate teaching skills necessary to address pandemic-related setbacks to learning.

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  • Through this partnership, Oklahoma teachers will earn graduate credit from the university and build immediate teaching skills necessary to address pandemic-related setbacks to learning.
  • This partnership allows teachers to develop skills through a learning-by-doing process that is directly relevant to their classroom practice.
  • The courses offered in partnership with OC through BloomBoard are available to all public and private school teachers in Oklahoma.
  • Oklahoma Christian University is a higher learning community that transforms lives for Christian faith, scholarship and service.

Expanding Access to Affordable Associate Degrees for All Learners

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021
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Associate degrees provide that necessary and flexible foundation for students post-high school, regardless of their academic goals.

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  • Associate degrees provide that necessary and flexible foundation for students post-high school, regardless of their academic goals.
  • According to Rob Reynolds, TEL Education's Executive Director, these on-demand associate degree programs are part of the organization's mission to provide equitable access to college learning for everyone.
  • "These associate degrees are designed specifically to lower the traditional barriers that keep people from continuing their education journey.
  • As part of its mission to support affordable life-learning, TEL also maintains a free reference library and offers low-cost certificate courses.