University of St. Thomas (Minnesota)

HR Technology Industry Leader Tena Lyons Joins Harri as Company’s First-Ever Vice President, Product Marketing

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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The expansion of Harri’s marketing team reflects the increasing demand for the company’s suite of talent attraction, workforce management, employee engagement and compliance technologies.

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  • The expansion of Harri’s marketing team reflects the increasing demand for the company’s suite of talent attraction, workforce management, employee engagement and compliance technologies.
  • Before that, she was the vice president and Global Head, Solutions Marketing at AMS, where she built its solutions marketing function, standardizing the go-to-market delivery for a broad portfolio across the globe.
  • Earlier in her career, she was the senior director, Product Marketing – Talent Solutions at ADP and vice president, Global HCM Product Marketing at SumTotal Systems.
  • It’s exciting to be part of Harri’s continued success, and I look forward to growing our product marketing accomplishments.”

Qualys Appoints Tom Berquist to its Board of Directors

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Friday, August 25, 2023
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FOSTER CITY, Calif., Aug. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Qualys, Inc. (NASDAQ: QLYS), a pioneer and leading provider of disruptive cloud-based IT, security and compliance solutions, today announced Tom Berquist joined its Board of Directors. Tom, a longstanding technology industry veteran, has extensive experience in enterprise cloud software.

Key Points: 
  • (NASDAQ: QLYS), a pioneer and leading provider of disruptive cloud-based IT, security and compliance solutions, today announced Tom Berquist joined its Board of Directors.
  • Tom, a longstanding technology industry veteran, has extensive experience in enterprise cloud software.
  • "Tom's leadership demonstrates a rare blend of technical prowess and interpersonal skills, and we look forward to welcoming him to the Qualys board," said Jeff Hank, chair of the board at Qualys.
  • "I'm excited to work closely with the other board members and the Qualys team, building on the company's continuous growth and progress."

PAUL LONG JOINS BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MASSACHUSETTS AS CHIEF CONSUMER EXPERIENCE OFFICER

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
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BOSTON, Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Paul Long has joined Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") as the nonprofit health plan's chief consumer experience officer.

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  • BOSTON, Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Paul Long has joined Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") as the nonprofit health plan's chief consumer experience officer.
  • Long will oversee consumer experience strategy, market research, and Blue Cross' service centers, including member, account and provider services, Medicare member service, appeals and grievances, and training and development.
  • "Providing personalized, simplified, empathetic access to care is at the core of everything we do," said Rich Lynch, Blue Cross' chief operating officer.
  • Long previously served as senior vice president of product and consumer experience at Premera Blue Cross.

WATT Fuel Cell Appoints Peter Gunderson as VP, Manufacturing to Lead Commercial Production of Residential Fuel Cells

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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MOUNT PLEASANT, Pa., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WATT Fuel Cell Corp ("WATT") is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Gunderson as vice president, manufacturing.

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  • MOUNT PLEASANT, Pa., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WATT Fuel Cell Corp ("WATT") is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Gunderson as vice president, manufacturing.
  • In his new role, Gunderson will direct a growing team as WATT launches commercial production of its natural gas-powered Solid Oxide Fuel Cell systems.
  • WATT Fuel Cell Appoints Peter Gunderson as VP, Manufacturing to Lead Commercial Production of Residential Fuel Cells
    An expert in volume manufacturing for high-technology products, Gunderson joins WATT from Magnecomp Precision Technology in Ayutthaya, Thailand, where he served as engineering director, leading efforts to optimize processes and increase product reliability.
  • Later, as engineering director at Seagate's production facility in Korat, Thailand, he established high-volume manufacturing controls and built a facility engineering team.

Hormel Foods Appoints Lisa Selk Senior Vice President of Brand Fuel

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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AUSTIN, Minn., July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, today announced the appointment of Lisa Selk as senior vice president of Brand Fuel, the company's center of excellence focused on consumer insights and innovation for its portfolio of more than 30 leading brands.

Key Points: 
  • AUSTIN, Minn., July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, today announced the appointment of Lisa Selk as senior vice president of Brand Fuel, the company's center of excellence focused on consumer insights and innovation for its portfolio of more than 30 leading brands.
  • Selk replaces Scott Aakre, who was recently named group vice president and chief marketing officer for the Hormel Foods Retail business.
  • In this role, Selk will oversee the Brand Fuel center of excellence, which is the company's hub for innovation, consumer and shopper insights, brand diagnostics and technology.
  • Most recently, Selk served as vice president of Retail marketing for Convenient Meals and Proteins for Hormel Foods.

TDI Names AnnMarie Killian as New Chief Executive Officer

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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SILVER SPRING, Md., June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TDI announced today that AnnMarie Killian has been appointed as the organization's next Chief Executive Officer.

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  • SILVER SPRING, Md., June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TDI announced today that AnnMarie Killian has been appointed as the organization's next Chief Executive Officer.
  • Killian will be TDI's first woman CEO and officially assumes the CEO position July 1, 2023, succeeding Eric Kaika.
  • "TDI is very pleased to welcome AnnMarie as our next leader," said Jan Withers, President of TDI.
  • Killian previously served as Chief Marketing Officer for ZP Better Together (ZP).

LifeSpeak Inc. Announces Results of its Annual General Meeting

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
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At the Meeting, MNP LLP was re-appointed as auditor of the Company for the financial year ending on December 31, 2023 and the Directors are authorized to fix their remuneration.

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  • At the Meeting, MNP LLP was re-appointed as auditor of the Company for the financial year ending on December 31, 2023 and the Directors are authorized to fix their remuneration.
  • The Company is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Campana as Chief Operating Officer.
  • Previously, Mr. Campana spent 10+ years as operations leader for Wellbeats, which was acquired by LifeSpeak in 2022.
  • Mr. Campana graduated from The University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management with BAs in International Business and Entrepreneurship.

Horizon Bank Expands Board of Directors, Appointing Two New Independent Directors

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
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MICHIGAN CITY, Ind., May 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (NASDAQ GS: HBNC) Horizon Bancorp, Inc. (“Horizon” or the “Company”) announced today the appointment of Kevin Ahern and Brian Maass to serve as independent directors on the Board of its wholly owned subsidiary, Horizon Bank.

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  • MICHIGAN CITY, Ind., May 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (NASDAQ GS: HBNC) Horizon Bancorp, Inc. (“Horizon” or the “Company”) announced today the appointment of Kevin Ahern and Brian Maass to serve as independent directors on the Board of its wholly owned subsidiary, Horizon Bank.
  • With the additions of Ahern and Maass, the Horizon Bank Board will expand to 14 Directors, 12 of whom are independent.
  • Ahern is the former Founder, Chairman, and CEO of CIC Bancshares, a bank holding company and its subsidiary bank, Centennial Bank.
  • Most recently, Maass served as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer for TCF Financial Corporation, a bank holding company and its subsidiary bank, TCF Bank.

Former Target and Alibaba Executive Selected Board Chair at University of St. Thomas

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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Kozlak is founder and CEO at Kozlak Capital Partners, LLC and her career spans Alibaba Group, Target Corp., and Minnesota law and accounting firms.

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  • Kozlak is founder and CEO at Kozlak Capital Partners, LLC and her career spans Alibaba Group, Target Corp., and Minnesota law and accounting firms.
  • She will help guide St. Thomas – Minnesota's largest private university – on its journey to become a top national Catholic university.
  • "I've gotten to know Jodee as an exceptional source of wise counsel," said St. Thomas President Rob Vischer .
  • Kozlak was the first woman in Target's C-suite and will be the first woman to chair St. Thomas' Board of Trustees .

Thomas Scientific Appoints Stan Haas to President and Chief Executive Officer

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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SWEDESBORO, N.J., April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Thomas Scientific, the most trusted supplier to the scientific community, today announced that Stan Haas has been appointed to President and Chief Executive Officer. Joining the company in 2017, Haas first served on the Board of Directors and then on the executive team as Chief Operating Officer. He brings more than 30 years of experience in the scientific-distribution industry, including executive-leadership positions in sales, operations, strategy and business development, and services and global sourcing, along with extensive international experience. Known for building high-performing teams and delivering results, Haas is passionate about the scientific business and its critical role in fueling innovation in life sciences, biopharma, research, and microelectronics.

Key Points: 
  • SWEDESBORO, N.J., April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Thomas Scientific , the most trusted supplier to the scientific community, today announced that Stan Haas has been appointed to President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • Joining the company in 2017, Haas first served on the Board of Directors and then on the executive team as Chief Operating Officer.
  • "I'm excited to continue driving Thomas Scientific in my new role as President and CEO, especially given our unique position to leverage our rich heritage and industry expertise in this ever-evolving scientific environment," said Haas.
  • Prior to joining Thomas Scientific, Haas served as COO at Affiliated Distributors, North America's largest buying-group organization for construction and industrial supplies.