Virginia Association

Dr. Jean Giddens from Virginia Commonwealth University Appointed Chair of the AACN Board of Directors

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) is pleased to announce that Jean Giddens, PhD, RN, FAAN, ANEF, dean and professor of nursing at the Virginia Commonwealth University, has been appointed Chair of the AACN Board of Directors.

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  • The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) is pleased to announce that Jean Giddens, PhD, RN, FAAN, ANEF, dean and professor of nursing at the Virginia Commonwealth University, has been appointed Chair of the AACN Board of Directors.
  • Dr. Giddens officially began her two-year term as Board Chair at noon today following AACN’s Spring 2024 Business Meeting in Washington, DC.
  • Her distinguished career in nurse education encompasses leadership roles at the University of New Mexico, Mesa State College, University of Texas-El Paso, and Eastern New Mexico University.
  • In addition, AACN’s President and Chief Executive Officer Deborah Trautman serves as an ex-officio member of the AACN Board.

BCT-Bank of Charles Town Announces Alice Frazier Elected as Vice Chairman of ICBA

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- (OTC:PTBS) BCT-Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community's Bank, is pleased to announce the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) has elected Alice Frazier, BCT's President and CEO, as the ICBA Vice Chairman.

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  • CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- (OTC:PTBS) BCT-Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community's Bank, is pleased to announce the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) has elected Alice Frazier, BCT's President and CEO, as the ICBA Vice Chairman.
  • "I'm deeply honored to champion the cause of our nation's community banks in my role as ICBA vice chairman," Frazier said.
  • "As relationship lenders with deep community ties, our success is intricately connected to the prosperity of those we serve.
  • She is a member of the ICBA Executive Committee and board of directors and is vice chairman of the Federal Delegate Board.

Sinclair Broadcast Group Names Jennifer Hansen Vice President/General Manager of WBMA/WABM and WTTO in Birmingham

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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Sinclair today announced Jennifer Hansen has been named Vice President/General Manager of WBMA/WABM and WTTO in Birmingham.

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  • Sinclair today announced Jennifer Hansen has been named Vice President/General Manager of WBMA/WABM and WTTO in Birmingham.
  • Hansen was most recently the VP/GM of WRLH, Sinclair’s television station in Richmond, VA.
  • Prior to joining Sinclair, Hansen consulted for several organizations.
  • She began her broadcasting career in Montgomery, Alabama and has held leadership roles with iHeart and Cumulus Broadcasting.

Anthem President Monica Schmude Recognized as One of the Most Powerful Leaders in Washington

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Virginia President Monica Schmude was recently recognized by the Washington Business Journal as one of its Power 100 for 2023.

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  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Virginia President Monica Schmude was recently recognized by the Washington Business Journal as one of its Power 100 for 2023.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231107656658/en/
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield President Monica Schmude (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Monica Schmude has been a fixture in the health insurance industry for three decades, including the last 12 as mid-Atlantic market president for Cigna,” said the Washington Business Journal.
  • “But this year she jumped ship for a rival, taking the helm at Anthem Health Plans of Virginia in April.
  • Schmude is listed with 26 nonprofit, medical and insurance and advocacy leaders in a category the WBJ calls its Advocates & Game Changers.

With Access to Cadavers Dwindling, Virginia Medical Schools Look to Perspectus Virtual Reality for the Future of Medical Education

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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In a groundbreaking collaborative effort, all six medical schools across the state of Virginia recently united to explore the use of virtual reality (VR) technology in medical education.

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  • In a groundbreaking collaborative effort, all six medical schools across the state of Virginia recently united to explore the use of virtual reality (VR) technology in medical education.
  • Along with representation from each of the medical schools, the attendees were joined by Perspectus VR, a leading education technology company that helps medical schools and hospitals to create customized, virtual reality education content and curriculum.
  • The symposium provided a platform for these educators, technologists, and medical professionals to deliberate on the integration of virtual reality tools into medical training curricula.
  • The primary objective of this collective effort is to elevate the standard of medical education by incorporating cutting-edge virtual reality technology.

Glen Burnie Bancorp Names Mark Hanna as New President and CEO

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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GLEN BURNIE, Md., Sept. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Glen Burnie Bancorp (NASDAQ: GLBZ), parent company of The Bank of Glen Burnie®, announced today that Mark C. Hanna will become President and CEO at Glen Burnie Bancorp and The Bank of Glen Burnie, succeeding John D. Long, who earlier this year announced his intent to retire.

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  • GLEN BURNIE, Md., Sept. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Glen Burnie Bancorp (NASDAQ: GLBZ), parent company of The Bank of Glen Burnie®, announced today that Mark C. Hanna will become President and CEO at Glen Burnie Bancorp and The Bank of Glen Burnie, succeeding John D. Long, who earlier this year announced his intent to retire.
  • Mr. Hanna will join The Bank of Glen Burnie on October 2, 2023 as Executive Vice President, and, upon Mr. Long’s retirement effective October 16, 2023, Mr. Hanna will move into the President and CEO role at Glen Burnie Bancorp and The Bank of Glen Burnie.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome Mark Hanna to our leadership team,” said John E. Demyan, Chairman of the Board of Glen Burnie Bancorp.
  • Glen Burnie Bancorp is a bank holding company headquartered in Glen Burnie, Maryland.

Ventus Respiratory Technologies to Present at Virginia Hazardous Materials Conference

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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Toronto, Ontario & Newport News, VA, Sept. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ventus Respiratory Technologies , which has pioneered a new standard of respiratory protection for law enforcement, the armed forces, and first responders, is pleased to announce that its CEO, Arjun Grewal, has been selected to present at the Virginia Hazardous Materials (“HazMat”) Conference .

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  • Toronto, Ontario & Newport News, VA, Sept. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ventus Respiratory Technologies , which has pioneered a new standard of respiratory protection for law enforcement, the armed forces, and first responders, is pleased to announce that its CEO, Arjun Grewal, has been selected to present at the Virginia Hazardous Materials (“HazMat”) Conference .
  • The Virginia HazMat Conference is sponsored by The Virginia Association of Hazardous Materials Response Specialists, which operates in partnership with the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM).
  • The Conference and Expo runs September 19-22, 2023 at the Newport News Marriott at City Center.
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$500K Grant to Expand Substance Use Peer Recovery Program to Free Clinics Across Virginia

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Friday, September 8, 2023
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A new $500,000 grant from the Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation will help the Virginia Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (VAFCC) expand substance use disorder peer-based recovery programs in the Commonwealth to six clinics over the next three years.

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  • A new $500,000 grant from the Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation will help the Virginia Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (VAFCC) expand substance use disorder peer-based recovery programs in the Commonwealth to six clinics over the next three years.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Almost half a million adults in Virginia have a substance use disorder, according to statewide data .
  • The grant will help fund the replication of a proven peer-focused recovery model pioneered at the Bradley Free Clinic in Roanoke called The HOPE Initiative.
  • “One important aspect of the HOPE’s program success is that it operates at a free clinic,” said Rufus Philips, CEO of the Virginia Association of Free and Charitable Clinics.

Chorus Intelligence establishes Strategic Partnerships with several Chiefs of Police Associations

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chorus Intelligence (Chorus), a trusted supplier of data cleansing, analysis, search and entity enrichment software to law enforcement agencies, is delighted to announce its new partnerships with the following State Associations of Chief of Police (SACOP) members - New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police, Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association, Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police, and Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police.

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  • VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chorus Intelligence (Chorus), a trusted supplier of data cleansing, analysis, search and entity enrichment software to law enforcement agencies, is delighted to announce its new partnerships with the following State Associations of Chief of Police (SACOP) members - New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police, Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association, Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police, and Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police.
  • These strategic partnerships were cultivated after Chorus proved its digital intelligence platform was a pivotal tool that will streamline investigations and empower users across multiple roles to help solve more crime.
  • Neil Chivers, CEO of Chorus Intelligence, said "I am delighted that my team have established key strategic partnerships with a number of State Associations of Chiefs of Police (SACOP) members.
  • Sklar continued, "Chorus Intelligence and their software, the Chorus Intelligence Suite (CIS) is a game changer for making digital investigations more efficient and effective.

Alice Frazier of Bank of Charles Town Appointed to Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond's Board of Directors

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
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CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- (OTC:PTBS) – BCT-Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community's Bank, announced the recent news of Alice Frazier, BCT's President and CEO, being appointed to the Board of Directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond.

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  • CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- (OTC:PTBS) – BCT-Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community's Bank, announced the recent news of Alice Frazier, BCT's President and CEO, being appointed to the Board of Directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond.
  • "Being elected to serve on the Board of the Federal Reserve is a privilege and honor," stated Frazier.
  • Ms. Frazier will serve as a Class A Director, representing member banks within the jurisdiction of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond.
  • In addition to serving as President and CEO of BCT, Ms. Frazier also serves on the Potomac Bancshares, Inc. Board of Directors, the one holding company of BCT.