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DATAMARK Names Rob Sterner Vice President and National Director

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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PITTSBURGH, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DATAMARK, the public safety geographic information systems (GIS) team of Michael Baker International, today announced that the firm has named Rob Sterner Vice President and National Director, DATAMARK. In his new role, Mr. Sterner will lead all efforts to grow DATAMARK's client roster and expand its portfolio of local, regional, state and federal government entities that leverage GIS data for public safety and emergency response.

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  • PITTSBURGH, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DATAMARK , the public safety geographic information systems (GIS) team of Michael Baker International , today announced that the firm has named Rob Sterner Vice President and National Director, DATAMARK.
  • "DATAMARK is the go-to authority on GIS data for public safety, supporting addressing authorities, Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) and GIS analysts in the successful transition to Next Generation 9-1-1," said Dan Kieny, President, Consulting and Technology Solutions, at Michael Baker International.
  • Mr. Sterner joins DATAMARK with more than 25 years of public and private sector experience spanning public safety communications, technology and services, as well as county and state government legislation and administration.
  • He spent the last 15 years primarily focused on Business Development in the public safety technology space.

Ankura Appoints Dana White to Lead Global Strategic Advisory Group

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Monday, March 13, 2023
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NEW YORK, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ankura Consulting Group, LLC ("Ankura"), a leading global expert services and advisory firm, today announced that Dana White, former Chief Pentagon Spokesperson for Secretary James Mattis, is the new business group leader of Ankura's Global Strategic Advisory practice.

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  • NEW YORK, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ankura Consulting Group, LLC ("Ankura"), a leading global expert services and advisory firm, today announced that Dana White, former Chief Pentagon Spokesperson for Secretary James Mattis, is the new business group leader of Ankura's Global Strategic Advisory practice.
  • Dana has spent more than 20 years working in government, media, and global business.
  • Her experience as a trusted advisor to top U.S. government officials and C-suite executives makes her uniquely qualified to lead and expand our global strategic advisory group," said Kevin Lavin , CEO of Ankura Consulting Group.
  • With experience in the US, Europe, and Asia, Dana has worked at the nexus of business, media, and government.

Ankura Appoints Dana White to Lead Global Strategic Advisory Group

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Monday, March 13, 2023
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NEW YORK, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ankura Consulting Group, LLC ("Ankura"), a leading global expert services and advisory firm, today announced that Dana White, former Chief Pentagon Spokesperson for Secretary James Mattis, is the new business group leader of Ankura's Global Strategic Advisory practice.

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  • NEW YORK, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ankura Consulting Group, LLC ("Ankura"), a leading global expert services and advisory firm, today announced that Dana White, former Chief Pentagon Spokesperson for Secretary James Mattis, is the new business group leader of Ankura's Global Strategic Advisory practice.
  • Dana has spent more than 20 years working in government, media, and global business.
  • Her experience as a trusted advisor to top U.S. government officials and C-suite executives makes her uniquely qualified to lead and expand our global strategic advisory group," said Kevin Lavin , CEO of Ankura Consulting Group.
  • With experience in the US, Europe, and Asia, Dana has worked at the nexus of business, media, and government.

Embraer Appoints Daniel J. Hickey as Vice President of Government Relations, North America

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Embraer today announced that Daniel J. Hickey has joined the company as the new Vice President of Government Relations for North America, effective immediately.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Embraer today announced that Daniel J. Hickey has joined the company as the new Vice President of Government Relations for North America, effective immediately.
  • Hickey will report to José Serrador, as Global Vice President of Institutional Relations of Embraer.
  • Most recently, Hickey served as the Director of Government Affairs at the 3M Company.
  • He joined 3M with the acquisition of Federal Signal Technologies, where he held the position of Director of Government Relations.

SEC Announces Departure of Chief of Staff Prashant Yerramalli and Appointment of Amanda Fischer to the Role

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Monday, November 7, 2022
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Amanda Fischer, currently Senior Counselor to Chair Gary Gensler, will be appointed Chief of Staff, effective upon Mr. Yerramallis departure.

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  • Amanda Fischer, currently Senior Counselor to Chair Gary Gensler, will be appointed Chief of Staff, effective upon Mr. Yerramallis departure.
  • Working with Prashant has been a joy, and his many contributions to the SEC have made our markets stronger.
  • Amanda has been one of my most trusted advisers both since joining the SEC and during the Biden-Harris transition, Gensler added.
  • I thank Prashant for his service to the SEC, said Ms. Fischer.

George Mason University Publishes New Report on The Value of The Consortia Model to the Defense Acquisition Ecosystem

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022
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FAIRFAX, Va., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The George Mason University Center for Government Contracting today released a new research report examining the value of the consortia model to the Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition process.

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  • Key findings: The Consortia Model promotes innovation, expands the industrial base, and accelerates acquisition
    FAIRFAX, Va., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The George Mason University Center for Government Contracting today released a new research report examining the value of the consortia model to the Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition process.
  • The report "The Power of Many: Leveraging Consortia to Promote Innovation, Expand the Defense Industrial Base, and Accelerate Acquisition" is co-authored by George Mason University Center for Government Contracting Senior Fellow Stephanie Halcrow, and Moshe Schwartz, President of Etherton & Associates.
  • "The data paints a clear picture that the consortia modelplays a vital and growing role in the defense innovation ecosystem,"said report co-author Stephanie Halcrow.
  • "Most significantly, consortia create a space for government-industry collaboration and bring the value of nontraditional contractors and small businesses to the table.

Former FirstNet CEO Edward Parkinson Joins RapidSOS to Lead Public Sector

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022
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Parkinson joins RapidSOS from FirstNet, where he served as CEO since 2018, helping the network expand to over three million connections and over 20,000 agencies.

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  • Parkinson joins RapidSOS from FirstNet, where he served as CEO since 2018, helping the network expand to over three million connections and over 20,000 agencies.
  • At RapidSOS, Parkinson will continue this partnership with public safety, harnessing RapidSOS' work with leading technology companies to provide life-saving data to 911 and first responders in an emergency.
  • "Ed brings a strong commitment to RapidSOS' mission of partnering with technology companies, public safety software vendors, and first responders to save lives," said Michael Martin, founder & CEO of RapidSOS.
  • Together with innovative companies recognized as RapidSOS Ready, RapidSOS is supporting first responders in saving millions of lives annually.

China in Africa: Debt, Death, and the Projection of Chinese Military Power Outside Africa. A Press Conference at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.

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Friday, March 25, 2022
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The Chinese exploitation of Ogaden gas and oil will help power the expansion of Chinese military power across Africa.

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  • The Chinese exploitation of Ogaden gas and oil will help power the expansion of Chinese military power across Africa.
  • The Chinese (via GCL-Poly - a Chinese government-backed firm) are drilling for gas and oil in the Somali (Ogaden) region of Ethiopia.
  • The Chinese are building a pipeline to transport the gas from Ogaden to Djibouti, where the Chinese have a military base.
  • National Security Issues: The Chinese are developing a pipeline to export the gas from Ogaden to Djibouti, which hosts a Chinese military base.

BGS Announces New Indo-Pacific Practice

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Friday, December 3, 2021
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The practice is led by Mr.Eric Sayers, BGS Senior Vice President.

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  • The practice is led by Mr.Eric Sayers, BGS Senior Vice President.
  • Prior to joining BGS, Mr. Sayers was a Special Assistant to the Commander at U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM).
  • Mr.Ivan Kanapathyrecently joined BGS as a Vice President and will bring his unique expertise and perspective to the Indo-Pacific Practice.
  • "Eric and his team have the expertise that will enable BGS to dramatically expand the services we offer our clients."

Huntington Names Aaron Sporck To Lead Middle Market Banking In West Virginia

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021
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CHARLESTON, W.Va., Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Huntington (Nasdaq: HBAN) announced today the appointment of Aaron Sporck to lead middle market banking and to support the company's continued growth in West Virginia.

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  • CHARLESTON, W.Va., Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Huntington (Nasdaq: HBAN) announced today the appointment of Aaron Sporck to lead middle market banking and to support the company's continued growth in West Virginia.
  • In this role, Sporck and the Huntington team will deliver a full range of commercial banking services, including lending, capital markets and treasury management.
  • "Aaron has a proven-track record fordeveloping strategies to grow and diversify the state's economy by working with the business community in West Virginia," said Chad Prather, Regional President for Huntington in West Virginia.
  • "I'm thrilled to join the Huntington team in West Virginia as we invest and expand our presence in the state," said Sporck.