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FTC Solar Appoints Tony Alvarez as Board Observer

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Thursday, July 6, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas, July 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTC Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FTCI), a leading global provider of solar tracker systems, software, and engineering services, today announced the appointment of Tony Alvarez, a veteran of the solar and semiconductor industries, as Board Observer.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, July 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTC Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FTCI), a leading global provider of solar tracker systems, software, and engineering services, today announced the appointment of Tony Alvarez, a veteran of the solar and semiconductor industries, as Board Observer.
  • Mr. Alvarez brings over 35 years of solar and engineering experience to FTC Solar.
  • He currently serves on the board of directors at Complete Solaria and NexGen Power Systems and has held prior board positions with SunEdison Semiconductor, ChipMOS Technology, Senaya, SunEdison, and Validity Sensors.
  • “We’re thrilled to welcome Tony Alvarez to FTC Solar,” said Shaker Sadasivam, Chairman of the Board, FTC Solar.

ATLANTA BUS OPERATORS VOTE UNANIMOUSLY TO JOIN TEAMSTERS

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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ATLANTA, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- First Transit bus workers who provide transportation at the Georgia Institute of Technology have voted unanimously to join Teamsters Local 728 in Atlanta.

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  • ATLANTA, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- First Transit bus workers who provide transportation at the Georgia Institute of Technology have voted unanimously to join Teamsters Local 728 in Atlanta.
  • "Congratulations to First Transit bus operators on securing Teamster representation," said Matt Higdon, President of Local 728.
  • "I voted to join the Teamsters because I wanted high-quality benefits, job security, and equal opportunity in the workplace," Jerome Driskell, bus driver at First Transit.
  • Proudly serving the Atlanta community for more than 70 years, Local 728 fights for hardworking families.

BIGIRON WELCOMES GREG OWENS TO ITS STRATEGIC ADVISORY BOARD, FURTHER ENHANCING BUSINESS GROWTH

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Friday, June 2, 2023
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Mr. Owens is widely recognized for his exceptional business acumen and executive leadership.

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  • Mr. Owens is widely recognized for his exceptional business acumen and executive leadership.
  • Under Mr. Owens' guidance, IronPlanet achieved remarkable growth and was subsequently acquired by Richie Bros for an impressive $758 million.
  • With a wealth of experience in driving growth and transforming companies, Mr. Owens has been instrumental in accelerating the success of multiple organizations.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Greg Owens to our Strategic Advisory Board," said Mark Stock, Co-Founder and CEO of BigIron.

Crestline Expands its Executive Management Team with the Appointment of Samuel M. Woodworth as Vice President, Business Development

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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FAIRFAX, Va., June 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- James Carroll, President & CEO of Crestline Hotels & Resorts, LLC (“Crestline”) today announced the appointment of Samuel (Sam) M. Woodworth as Vice President, Business Development.

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  • FAIRFAX, Va., June 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- James Carroll, President & CEO of Crestline Hotels & Resorts, LLC (“Crestline”) today announced the appointment of Samuel (Sam) M. Woodworth as Vice President, Business Development.
  • Mr. Woodworth joins Crestline with an extensive background in hospitality development and finance.
  • “We look forward to Sam’s contribution to our executive management team as Crestline continues to grow its position as a legacy hospitality management company throughout the U.S.,” said Mr. Carroll.
  • Mr. Woodworth began his career as an investment sales analyst for select service hotel portfolios with JLL in Atlanta.

DTE Energy names new Energy Supply and Gas Sales & Supply leaders

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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Detroit, May 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DTE Energy (NYSE:DTE) today named two new leaders of its electric and natural gas companies.

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  • Detroit, May 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DTE Energy (NYSE:DTE) today named two new leaders of its electric and natural gas companies.
  • Inderpal Deol was named vice president, Energy Supply, and Henry (HJ) Decker was named vice president, Gas Sales & Supply.
  • “At DTE, we’re transforming to deliver customers a more reliable, modern grid using the right balance of energy sources that make the most sense for Michigan.
  • Deol replaces Ben Felton, senior vice president, Energy Supply, who led DTE’s ongoing transformation to cleaner, more reliable and affordable energy for customers.

Mercedes-Benz USA Announces Key Executive Appointments

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Thursday, May 18, 2023
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Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) announced today, three executive appointments to its U.S. leadership team.

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  • Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) announced today, three executive appointments to its U.S. leadership team.
  • Lee served two executive roles at luxury automotive brand Cadillac, including Global Brand Director of BOOK by Cadillac and Director of Brand Marketing during her six year tenure.
  • Previously responsible for Sales Vans, Heike Scheuble is promoted to Managing Director, Mercedes-Benz Vans USA.
  • Jee-Seop Kim was appointed as Head of Customer Services of Mercedes-Benz USA, succeeding Dianna du Preez, who retired from MBUSA earlier this year.

Gilbane Development Company Hires Yarojin "Roj" Robinson to Lead Mixed-Income & Affordable Housing Team

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Monday, May 15, 2023
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NEW YORK, May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane Development Company, the real estate development, financing, and ownership arm of Gilbane, Inc., is pleased to announce the hiring of Yarojin Robinson as Senior Vice President responsible for leading the company's Mixed-Income & Affordable Housing team.

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  • NEW YORK, May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane Development Company, the real estate development, financing, and ownership arm of Gilbane, Inc., is pleased to announce the hiring of Yarojin Robinson as Senior Vice President responsible for leading the company's Mixed-Income & Affordable Housing team.
  • Mr. Robinson also brings experience with leading deal negotiations and underwriting to close financings for several mixed-use real estate transactions in urban areas throughout the US.
  • Roj currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Greater Jamaica Development Corporation.
  • "The addition of Roj to our leadership team will ensure operational excellence and strategic vision across our mixed-income & affordable housing platform," noted Ed Broderick, President, and CEO of Gilbane Development Company.

Littelfuse Appoints Dr. Greg Henderson to Board of Directors

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Monday, May 15, 2023
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“Greg is a seasoned global public company leader with extensive semiconductor experience across the broad range of end markets we serve,” said Dave Heinzmann, Littelfuse Chief Executive Officer.

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  • “Greg is a seasoned global public company leader with extensive semiconductor experience across the broad range of end markets we serve,” said Dave Heinzmann, Littelfuse Chief Executive Officer.
  • Dr. Greg Henderson, 54, is the Senior Vice President of the Automotive & Energy, Communications, and Aerospace Group for Analog Devices, Inc., a semiconductor company specializing in data conversion, signal processing and power management technology.
  • Before coming to Hittite, Greg held various positions of increasing technical and leadership responsibility at Harris Corporation, Tyco Electronics, TriQuint Semiconductor and IBM (NYSE: IBM).
  • Greg holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Texas Tech University and a Ph.D. in electrical engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology.

NACD Atlanta Names Russell and Pennella to its Board of Directors

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Friday, May 12, 2023
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ATLANTA, May 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Atlanta Chapter of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), is pleased to announce today the election of Michael Russell and Thomas L. Pennella to its NACD Atlanta Chapter Board of Directors.

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  • The Atlanta Chapter of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) is pleased to announce today the election of Michael Russell and Thomas L. Pennella to its NACD Atlanta Chapter Board of Directors.
  • ATLANTA, May 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Atlanta Chapter of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) , is pleased to announce today the election of Michael Russell and Thomas L. Pennella to its NACD Atlanta Chapter Board of Directors.
  • "We are excited to announce Michael and Thomas, both dynamic directors, to the NACD Atlanta Board.
  • "I'm honored to join the NACD Atlanta Board of Directors," said Mr. Russell.

RYAM Announces the Hiring of Michael Osborne as VP, Manufacturing; Bill Manzer to Retire and Support Transition

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Monday, April 10, 2023
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Michael is a thirty-plus-year manufacturing veteran, most recently holding the position of Vice President, Global Manufacturing for Kraton Pine Chemicals.

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  • Michael is a thirty-plus-year manufacturing veteran, most recently holding the position of Vice President, Global Manufacturing for Kraton Pine Chemicals.
  • Michael was promoted to Director, Global Engineering in 2015, shortly before Arizona Chemical was acquired by Kraton in 2016.
  • Bill Manzer, EVP, Manufacturing, has been with RYAM for over twelve years and has held progressively more responsible roles with the company.
  • As Michael onboards, Bill will remain with RYAM through March 2024, supporting the transition and finishing several projects where he is significantly immersed.