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Halliburton Names Janet Weiss, Maurice Smith to Board of Directors

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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Halliburton Company (NYSE: HAL) today announced the addition of Ms. Janet Weiss and Mr. Maurice Smith to its board of directors.

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  • Halliburton Company (NYSE: HAL) today announced the addition of Ms. Janet Weiss and Mr. Maurice Smith to its board of directors.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230222005180/en/
    “On behalf of the board, I am delighted to welcome Janet and Maurice to Halliburton,” said Jeff Miller, Halliburton chairman, president, and CEO.
  • “Janet and Maurice bring strong leadership to our board and have direct experience running large businesses in complex industries.
  • The appointment of Ms. Weiss and Mr. Smith increases the number of Halliburton directors to 13, of which 12 are independent.

Kemper Names Byline Bank CEO Alberto Paracchini to Board of Directors; Announces Retirement of Director Robert Joyce

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023
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Kemper Corporation (NYSE: KMPR) announced that its Board of Directors has elected Alberto J. Paracchini as a Director, effective February 1.

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  • Kemper Corporation (NYSE: KMPR) announced that its Board of Directors has elected Alberto J. Paracchini as a Director, effective February 1.
  • The Board also announced that Robert J. Joyce has informed the Board of his intention to retire as director at the end of his current term, expiring May 4, 2023.
  • “We’re pleased to welcome Alberto to our Board,” said Joseph P. Lacher, Jr., President, CEO and Chairman.
  • He will be missed.”
    “My time on the Kemper Board has been a great honor and very fulfilling,” Joyce said.

M.D.C. HOLDINGS APPOINTS RAFAY FAROOQUI TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
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Between 2003 and 2008, Mr. Farooqui was Head of UBS Investment Bank's U.S. Institutional Equities Sales Group, based in New York City.

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  • Between 2003 and 2008, Mr. Farooqui was Head of UBS Investment Bank's U.S. Institutional Equities Sales Group, based in New York City.
  • Mr. Farooqui began his career in 1998 at Goldman Sachs & Co. within the Equity Division's International Department as a global equity securities sales-trader.
  • "We are very pleased to welcome Rafay Farooqui to the MDC board," said Herbert T. Buchwald, the Company's lead independent director.
  • With the recent addition of new members to our Board, we have significantly expanded the diversity of perspectives, skills and backgrounds that are represented on our Board."

Barbara Bush Foundation Hosts Book Event with Huma Abedin

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022
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WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy hosted a book event featuring author Huma Abedin at the Planet Word Museum on Tuesday, November 29. The focus of the evening was a conversation with Abedin about her memoir, "Both/And: A Life in Many Worlds."

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  • Event at the Planet Word Museum highlighted Abedin's memoir, "Both/And: A Life in Many Worlds
    WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy hosted a book event featuring author Huma Abedin at the Planet Word Museum on Tuesday, November 29.
  • "I was so happy to participate in this event with the Barbara Bush Foundation.
  • "Events like this one are critically important to help raise awareness about our country's literacy crisis," said British A. Robinson, president and CEO of the Barbara Bush Foundation.
  • Mike and Kristi Rogers, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Alexa Fish Ward, and Katharine Weymouth
    About the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy:The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy has been the nation's leading advocate for family literacy for more than three decades.

Albemarle Announces Retirement, Appointment of General Counsel

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Monday, October 31, 2022
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Kristin M. Coleman will join the company as executive vice president, general counsel, and corporate secretary on Nov. 28, 2023.

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  • Kristin M. Coleman will join the company as executive vice president, general counsel, and corporate secretary on Nov. 28, 2023.
  • Narwold's retirement follows nearly 13 years as Albemarle's general counsel and corporate secretary and a 36-year legal career.
  • She joined Albemarle in 2010 as senior vice president, general counsel, and corporate secretary.
  • Previously, she served as senior vice president, general counsel, and corporate secretary of Sears Holdings Corporation and as vice president, general counsel, and corporate secretary for Brunswick Corporation.

Yum! Brands Names Allyson Park as Chief Corporate Affairs Officer

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Thursday, August 4, 2022
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Brands Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, effective August 15, 2022.

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  • Brands Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, effective August 15, 2022.
  • Brands Chief Operating Officer and Chief People Officer Tracy Skeans.
  • Brands Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, and she brings a wealth of expertise about business-critical functions, said Skeans.
  • She also led Corporate Affairs, Sustainability and Health & Wellbeing globally for Mars Chocolate, and led Corporate Affairs for Mars Petcare North America.

Lewis A. Steverson Joins BMC Board of Directors to Support the Autonomous Digital Enterprise Journey

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022
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HOUSTON, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BMC , a global leader in IT solutions for the Autonomous Digital Enterprise, announced the appointment of Lewis A. Steverson to its board of directors, effective July 22, 2022.

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  • HOUSTON, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BMC , a global leader in IT solutions for the Autonomous Digital Enterprise, announced the appointment of Lewis A. Steverson to its board of directors, effective July 22, 2022.
  • "I am incredibly grateful to Nate and to KKR for the support and partnership with BMC over the years.
  • As Nate returns to his KKR duties, Lewis joins our board with expertise from globally recognized brands," said Ayman Sayed, president and chief executive officer, BMC.
  • I am truly honored to welcome a director of Lewis' caliber to the group to advise and work with us on our own Autonomous Enterprise Journey."

SkillsUSA Names IAA CEO John Kett as Vice President of the SkillsUSA Board of Directors

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Thursday, July 28, 2022
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LEESBURG, Va., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- John Kett, CEO and President of IAA, Inc. (NYSE: IAA), was elected to serve as Vice President of the SkillsUSA Board of Directors at the board's June 21 meeting during the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference in Atlanta.

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  • LEESBURG, Va., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- John Kett, CEO and President of IAA, Inc. (NYSE: IAA), was elected to serve as Vice President of the SkillsUSA Board of Directors at the board's June 21 meeting during the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference in Atlanta.
  • "It is my honor to serve as Vice President of the SkillsUSA Board of Directors," Kett said.
  • Kett is the CEO and President of IAA, a leading global digital marketplace connecting vehicle buyers and sellers.
  • "SkillsUSA is honored to have John serve as Vice President on our board of directors," said SkillsUSA Executive Director Chelle Travis.

ROBERT R. MCCORMICK FOUNDATION ELECTS LEE HENDERSON TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022
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CHICAGO, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Robert R. McCormick Foundation announced that its directors have elected Lee Henderson, Partner at Ernst and Young, LLP, to the Board.

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  • CHICAGO, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Robert R. McCormick Foundation announced that its directors have elected Lee Henderson, Partner at Ernst and Young, LLP, to the Board.
  • "We are excited to welcome Lee to our board of directors.
  • The Robert R. McCormick Foundation envisions a Chicagoland with educated and informed individuals who are engaged in improving their communities.
  • Established in 1955 upon the death of Col. Robert R. McCormick, longtime editor and publisher of the Chicago Tribune, the McCormick Foundation has issued grants of approximately $1.9 billion.

ADT Appoints William M. Lewis Jr. to the Company’s Board of Directors

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Thursday, June 16, 2022
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We are pleased to welcome Bill to our board of directors, said ADTs Chairman, Marc Becker.

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  • We are pleased to welcome Bill to our board of directors, said ADTs Chairman, Marc Becker.
  • He brings broad new perspective to the ADT board as it develops and grows safe, smart, and sustainable customer solutions.
  • Its a pleasure to join ADTs board of directors and be part of this iconic companys exciting future, Lewis said.
  • Lewis was designated by Apollo and will replace Matthew Nord, who has retired from the Board.