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HII Celebrates 200 Graduates of The Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School

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Saturday, March 18, 2023
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., March 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) hosted commencement exercises today, celebrating 200 graduates of the company’s Apprentice School at Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS).

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  • NEWPORT NEWS, Va., March 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) hosted commencement exercises today, celebrating 200 graduates of the company’s Apprentice School at Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS).
  • "Newport News Shipbuilding graduates: You build America, you run America, you are the backbone of America, and we are so proud of you,” Youngkin said.
  • “As Governor of Virginia, it's never been clearer that the road to American exceptionalism runs right through your classrooms and dry docks.
  • The Apprentice School accepts more than 200 apprentices per year.

Kinsale Announces Promotions

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Monday, March 6, 2023
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Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. (NYSE: KNSL) announced the following promotions, effective March 1, 2023:

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  • Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. (NYSE: KNSL) announced the following promotions, effective March 1, 2023:
    Amber Sheridan was named Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer and will continue to lead our Human Resources team.
  • She joined Kinsale in 2015 and served in roles of increasing responsibility before being promoted to Senior Vice President, Human Resources in 2021.
  • He joined Kinsale in 2010 and served in underwriting roles of increasing responsibility before being promoted to Vice President in 2021.
  • He joined Kinsale in 2019 as Director, Internal Audit and was promoted to Assistant Vice President, Internal Audit in 2021.

Hilb Group Names Satterwhite as General Counsel, Broadens Senior Leadership Team

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022
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As General Counsel, Satterwhite will report directly to Hilb Group CEO Ricky Spiro.

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  • As General Counsel, Satterwhite will report directly to Hilb Group CEO Ricky Spiro.
  • "Rod is a terrific addition to our senior leadership team," stated Hilb Group CEO Ricky Spiro.
  • "We are pleased to welcome Rod to Hilb Group as our General Counsel," said Hilb Group COO Jason Angus.
  • About Hilb Group: The Hilb Group is a leading property and casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and advisory firm headquartered in Richmond, Virginia.

Inaugural Gates Forum convened national leaders at William & Mary

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Thursday, December 15, 2022
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WILLIAMSBURG, Va., Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading figures in U.S. national security and foreign policy convened last week at William & Mary to kickoff the inaugural Gates Forum.

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  • Participants address solutions to U.S. strategic communications
    WILLIAMSBURG, Va., Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading figures in U.S. national security and foreign policy convened last week at William & Mary to kickoff the inaugural Gates Forum.
  • "We are proud to partner with the Gates Forums as we see this as a way to equip U.S. leaders with clear insights to navigate pressing national security challenges."
  • As a critical bridge drawing leaders across the political spectrum, Gates Forums produce policy recommendations informed by the best available evidence.
  • The next Gates Forum will tackle a different subject and is scheduled to take place in fall 2023.

Christopher D. Lee, PhD Joins Diversified Search Group as Managing Director

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022
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Philadelphia, PA, Aug. 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Diversified Search Group, one of the fastest-growing and most highly regarded companies in the executive search industry, has announced that Christopher D. Lee, PhD has joined their education practice as Managing Director.

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  • Philadelphia, PA, Aug. 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Diversified Search Group, one of the fastest-growing and most highly regarded companies in the executive search industry, has announced that Christopher D. Lee, PhD has joined their education practice as Managing Director.
  • We are delighted that Chris Lee has joined Diversified Search Group.
  • Lee joins Diversified Search Group from William & Mary, the nations second oldest institution of higher learning, where he served as Chief Human Resources Officer.
  • Diversified Search Group (DSG) is the largest woman-founded and woman-led executive search firm in the world, and for nearly five decades, has been driven by purpose, progress, and performance.

Jack Calandra Named Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of Caleres

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Monday, August 29, 2022
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Caleres (NYSE: CAL), a diverse portfolio of consumer-driven footwear brands, today announced that Jack Calandra, has been appointed senior vice president and chief financial officer, effective September 12, 2022.

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  • Caleres (NYSE: CAL), a diverse portfolio of consumer-driven footwear brands, today announced that Jack Calandra, has been appointed senior vice president and chief financial officer, effective September 12, 2022.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220829005680/en/
    Jack Calandra Named Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of Caleres (Photo: Business Wire)
    Following the previously announced CEO succession, and as we transition the executive leadership team for the future, Calandra will succeed Ken Hannah, who has served as Chief Financial Officer of Caleres for the last seven years.
  • Prior to that time, he served as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer for Tailored Brands.
  • Calandra also held several executive positions at Gap, Inc., which included senior vice president, corporate finance and investor relations; senior vice president and CFO, Banana Republic Global; vice president and CFO, Gap Inc.

William & Mary Expands Partnership with Everspring to Launch Online Master of Accounting

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Thursday, August 18, 2022
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CHICAGO, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Everspring, a leading provider of education technology and services to universities seeking to build or expand their online capabilities, announces an expansion of its partnership with William & Mary's Raymond A. Mason School of Business. In this expanded partnership, Everspring will support the build, launch and operation of a new Online Master of Accounting program (MAcc).

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  • William & Mary's Raymond A. Mason School of Business has expanded its partnership with Everspring to include a new Online Master of Accounting degree.
  • In this expanded partnership, Everspring will support the build, launch and operation of a new Online Master of Accounting program (MAcc).
  • "Our new Online Master of Accounting degree will provide students an online pathway to advance in the accounting profession with a program that embodies the academic distinction and intellectual rigor of all William & Mary programs.
  • "We are thrilled to expand our partnership with William & Mary to include their new online Master of Accounting," said Beth Hollenberg, president and co-founder of Everspring.

Northern Arizona University's New State-of-the-Art Student-Athlete Facility Uses Altitude Control Technology For Improved Training Experience

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022
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FLAGSTAFF, Ariz., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Altitude Control Technology (ACT), the altitude simulation leaders for the research, athletic, hospitality and residential industries, today announced that its technology has been deployed in Northern Arizona University's (NAU) new 77,000 sq. ft. Student-Athlete High-Performance Center, which is one of the country's most innovative athletic training facilities. ACT's solution enables NAU's athletic trainers to manipulate the effective altitude within the facility to simulate different elevations in order to maximize physical training.

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  • FLAGSTAFF, Ariz., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Altitude Control Technology (ACT), the altitude simulation leaders for the research, athletic, hospitality and residential industries, today announced that its technology has been deployed in Northern Arizona University's (NAU) new 77,000 sq.
  • ACT's solution enables NAU's athletic trainers to manipulate the effective altitude within the facility to simulate different elevations in order to maximize physical training.
  • NAU is situated at approximately 7,000 feet of altitude, and many of the university's student-athletes leverage the well-known advantages high-altitude exercise and training can offer.
  • "Athletic training and research are a few ways ACT technology is used to provide a healthy, comfortable environment for people no matter what altitude.

NEXTPOINT FINANCIAL Names Scott Wright as Chief Financial Officer Effective July 1, 2022

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Friday, May 6, 2022
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HURST, Texas, May 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NextPoint Financial Inc. (TSX: NPF.U, NPF.WT.U and OTC Pink: NACQF) (NextPoint) today announced that Scott Wright has been named Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective July 1, 2022, succeeding Mike Piper who is retiring but will remain with the company as a consultant as needed.

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  • HURST, Texas, May 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NextPoint Financial Inc. (TSX: NPF.U, NPF.WT.U and OTC Pink: NACQF) (NextPoint) today announced that Scott Wright has been named Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective July 1, 2022, succeeding Mike Piper who is retiring but will remain with the company as a consultant as needed.
  • Mr. Wright will report directly to Brent Turner, the Companys Chief Executive Officer.
  • Mr. Wright is currently the Companys Controller and a Senior Vice President having joined NextPoint affiliate Liberty Tax in 2017.
  • Scott has a proven track record of achievement and has extensive knowledge of the Companys finance and operational functions.

FHU Data Analytics Team Wins Award for Best Insight in DC DataFest

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022
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HENDERSON, Tenn., May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A newly formed data analytics team from the Freed-Hardeman University College of Business won one of the three top prizes in its first intercollegiate competition.

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  • HENDERSON, Tenn., May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A newly formed data analytics team from the Freed-Hardeman University College of Business won one of the three top prizes in its first intercollegiate competition.
  • Judges in the 2022 DC DataFest gave FHU the award for Best Insight, noting that the team had "mature and profound" observations that would be useful for a professional data practitioner.
  • The DC DataFest was held virtually this year, which allowed it to include both universities from the Washington D.C. area and those from farther away.
  • Judges only award three prizes -- Best Insight, Best Visualization, and Best Statistical Model and there are no runners-up recognized.