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Lisa Hess Joins HFA Architecture + Engineering as Chief Financial Officer

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

BENTONVILLE, Ark., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HFA Architecture + Engineering recently announced that veteran financial leader Lisa Hess (CMA, CSCA) has joined the company as Chief Financial Officer.

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  • BENTONVILLE, Ark., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HFA Architecture + Engineering recently announced that veteran financial leader Lisa Hess (CMA, CSCA) has joined the company as Chief Financial Officer.
  • Her areas of expertise include transforming financial workflows through tools and systems based on automation, analytics, and data visualization.
  • "Lisa boasts extraordinary management, organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills, and she is passionate about embracing change and positioning for the future," said HFA President & CEO Dave Wilgus (AIA, NCARB).
  • Hess joins HFA from her prior role as CFO of Mackie Wolf Zientz & Mann, P.C., a mortgage banking law firm operating throughout Texas, Arkansas and Tennessee.

Perrigo Announces Leadership Update

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Monday, September 11, 2023

DUBLIN, Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Perrigo Company plc (NYSE: PRGO), a leading provider of Consumer Self-Care Products, today announced the appointment of Catherine "Triona" Schmelter as Executive Vice President and President, Consumer Self-Care Americas (CSCA) and Global Portfolio Optimization. In this role, Ms. Schmelter will lead the strategic direction, growth, and profitability of the CSCA business in addition to overseeing the global portfolio evolution process to consistently deliver Perrigo's long-term growth algorithm. Ms. Schmelter will report to President and CEO Patrick Lockwood-Taylor.

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  • Mr. Lockwood-Taylor commented, "We are delighted to welcome Triona to the Perrigo team as EVP & President of CSCA and head of Global Portfolio Optimization, a newly created position.
  • Prior to joining Perrigo, Ms. Schmelter was most recently at Treehouse Foods, where she served as Chief Transformation Officer, responsible for growth acceleration and capability building initiatives.
  • Prior to Treehouse Foods, Ms. Schmelter spent 10 years at Kraft Foods in various leadership roles, including Vice President of Meals, after beginning her CPG career at General Mills.
  • Mr. Lockwood-Taylor noted, "We thank Jim for his many contributions to Perrigo in his initial role as EVP and Chief Scientific Officer in 2019 and as EVP and President, CSCA, since October 2021.

JEFFREY C. THOMSON JOINS COLERIDGE INITIATIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

NEW YORK, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Coleridge Initiative, Inc. announced on Wednesday, July 19th that Jeffrey C. Thomson, CMA, CSCA was elected to the Coleridge Initiative Board of Directors on June 30, 2023.

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  • NEW YORK, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Coleridge Initiative, Inc. announced on Wednesday, July 19th that Jeffrey C. Thomson, CMA, CSCA was elected to the Coleridge Initiative Board of Directors on June 30, 2023.
  • Thomson complements the composition of the board with his knowledge and technical expertise in financial and management accounting.
  • "I am pleased to announce that Mr. Thomson has joined our board," said Dr. Ahu Yildirmaz, President and CEO of the Coleridge Initiative.
  • "I am thrilled to have Jeff Thomson join the board," said Dr. Michael Holland, Chair of the Coleridge Initiative Board of Directors.

Aerojet Rocketdyne Provides RL10 Upper-Stage Rocket Engine to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and the Cox Science Center

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Thursday, May 25, 2023

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., May 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Two Florida attractions now have RL10 upper-stage rocket engines on display, thanks to Aerojet Rocketdyne: the new Gateway ™ : The Deep Space Launch Complex ® at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex on Merritt Island, and the Cox Science Center and Aquarium (CSCA) in West Palm Beach where the RL10 is produced.

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  • WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., May 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Two Florida attractions now have RL10 upper-stage rocket engines on display, thanks to Aerojet Rocketdyne: the new Gateway ™ : The Deep Space Launch Complex ® at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex on Merritt Island, and the Cox Science Center and Aquarium (CSCA) in West Palm Beach where the RL10 is produced.
  • “The RL10 has been the nation’s premier, high-performance launch vehicle upper-stage rocket engine for nearly 60 years,” said Eileen P. Drake, Aerojet Rocketdyne CEO and president.
  • Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex tells the story of the RL10 program, which has flown more than 500 engines in space since its first successful launch in 1963.
  • “Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex, which opened in the summer of 2022, focuses on the present and future of collaborative space exploration,” said Therrin Protze, chief operating officer, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.

IMA Names Mike DePrisco New President and CEO

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Thursday, April 6, 2023

DUBAI, UAE, April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants), the association of accountants and financial professionals in business, announced the appointment of Mike DePrisco as President and Chief Executive Officer. DePrisco succeeds Jeff Thomson, CMA, CSCA, CAE, who admirably served in the role for nearly 15 years. DePrisco joined IMA on April 3, 2023.

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  • DUBAI, UAE, April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants), the association of accountants and financial professionals in business, announced the appointment of Mike DePrisco as President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • As President and CEO, DePrisco will oversee all of IMA's strategies, initiatives, and operations.
  • "We are delighted to welcome Mike to IMA and look forward to him leading the organization's growth with his cross-functional and cross-business perspectives," said McNally.
  • "Coupled with his global experience in leading associations with thousands of members and certification holders, along with hundreds of chapters, IMA's future is bright with Mike as our President and CEO."

IMA Names Mike DePrisco New President and CEO

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Thursday, April 6, 2023

DUBAI, UAE, April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants), the association of accountants and financial professionals in business, announced the appointment of Mike DePrisco as President and Chief Executive Officer. DePrisco succeeds Jeff Thomson, CMA, CSCA, CAE, who admirably served in the role for nearly 15 years. DePrisco joined IMA on April 3, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • DUBAI, UAE, April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants), the association of accountants and financial professionals in business, announced the appointment of Mike DePrisco as President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • As President and CEO, DePrisco will oversee all of IMA's strategies, initiatives, and operations.
  • "We are delighted to welcome Mike to IMA and look forward to him leading the organization's growth with his cross-functional and cross-business perspectives," said McNally.
  • "Coupled with his global experience in leading associations with thousands of members and certification holders, along with hundreds of chapters, IMA's future is bright with Mike as our President and CEO."

Steady Stream of Multimillion Dollar Gifts Propels Cox Science Center and Aquarium

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Monday, January 2, 2023

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Jan. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cox Science Center and Aquarium (CSCA) is starting 2023 with momentum for a newly increased capital campaign goal of $85 million. On the heels of a pre-holiday gift of $8 million from Citadel founder and CEO Ken Griffin, leadership for CSCA announced two additional $5 million gifts from Leonard Lauder and the David H. Koch Foundation.

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  • We know Palm Beach County deserves a new, cutting-edge science center and our supporters agree."
  • Whether inspired by education opportunities or their grandchildren's love of the Science Center, all three of the most significant recent gifts reflect a love of water.
  • His funding is earmarked for the CSCA's new aquarium, featuring 200,000 gallons to take visitors through the Everglades, Florida's inland rivers and Gulf Stream waters.
  • When I look at the creative ways the Cox Science Center engages young people, I'm absolutely thrilled.

Accountants' Confidence in Q3 2022: A Story of Pessimism with a Few Bright Spots Amid Volatile Business Environment, Fears Over Inflation

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

NEW YORK and MONTVALE, N.J., Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The latest edition of the Global Economic Conditions Survey (GECS) from ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants) found confidence on the economic outlook remaining well below the median reading over the past decade due to fears over inflation and a slump in business.

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  • This could be the first sign of an increase in the number of organizations that may be experiencing cash-flow difficulties.
  • Taken as a whole, the series are consistent with slower global growth for the remainder of the year, coupled with inflationary pressures rising.
  • After collapsing to a record low in Q2, North American confidence recovered slightly in Q3, but it is still the second weakest reading in the survey's history.
  • Headquartered in Montvale, N.J., USA, IMA provides localized services through its four global regions: The Americas, Asia/Pacific, Europe and Middle East/India.

Institute of Management Accountant (IMA) and Controllers Council Form Partnership

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Thursday, October 20, 2022

CHICAGO and MONTVALE, N.J., Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Controllers Council and IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants) announced today a partnership between the two organizations to develop research and thought leadership, and promote IMA's CMA® (Certified Management Accountant) certification to the global audience of management accounting and corporate finance professionals.

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  • The Controllers Council and IMA (Institute of Management Accountants) announced today a partnership between the two organizations to develop research and thought leadership, and promote IMA's CMA (Certified Management Accountant) certification to the global audience of management accounting and corporate finance professionals.
  • CHICAGO and MONTVALE, N.J., Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Controllers Council and IMA (Institute of Management Accountants) announced today a partnership between the two organizations to develop research and thought leadership, and promote IMA's CMA (Certified Management Accountant) certification to the global audience of management accounting and corporate finance professionals.
  • "IMA and the Controllers Council share a common mission of training corporate accounting and finance professionals.
  • Controllers Council is a national community and platform for Controllers, CFOs, and corporate accounting and finance professionals focused on career development and training, peer interaction, recognition and more.

Molecular Testing Labs Announces Selection of Jason Hall as New CFO

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

VANCOUVER, Wash., Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Molecular Testing Labs, a mission-driven, innovative health sciences company specializing in clinical diagnostics, announced they have selected Jason Hall as their Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Hall comes on with more than 20 years of financial leadership experience, serving as CFO and leadership roles in healthtech companies, startups, privately held firms, and Fortune 50 companies. Hall joins Molecular Testing Labs during a period of rapid growth, with the recent addition of new CEO Eric Strafel.

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  • VANCOUVER, Wash., Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Molecular Testing Labs, a mission-driven, innovative health sciences company specializing in clinical diagnostics, announced they have selected Jason Hall as their Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
  • Hall joins Molecular Testing Labs during a period of rapid growth, with the recent addition of new CEO Eric Strafel.
  • "It is an honor to join the team at Molecular Testing Labs, one of the most exciting, innovative, and fastest-growing companies in the health science industry," said Jason Hall, new CFO of Molecular Testing Labs.
  • "Molecular Testing Labs' mission to expand health equity and remove barriers to quality care is one I've long subscribed to.