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Almond Board of California Directors Announce Clarice Turner as Next CEO

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

MODESTO, Calif., July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Almond Board of California Board of Directors selected Clarice Turner, an experienced global leader in consumer goods, food service and wine and spirits, as the next president and CEO.

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  • MODESTO, Calif., July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Almond Board of California Board of Directors selected Clarice Turner, an experienced global leader in consumer goods, food service and wine and spirits, as the next president and CEO.
  • Turner is joining the Almond Board of California (ABC) after most recently serving as president of iconic Napa Valley winery Joseph Phelps Vineyards.
  • She has also held CEO and senior executive positions at Boudin Bakery, Starbucks Coffee Company, YUM!
  • "The ABC Board is excited to welcome Clarice to the California almond industry," said board chair Alexi Rodriguez.

ABC Issues Statement on Buffalo Bills Safety Damar Hamlin's Return to the NFL

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

We recognize the gravity of this event and its impact on him, the NFL community, the country, and the world.

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  • We recognize the gravity of this event and its impact on him, the NFL community, the country, and the world.
  • With appropriate medical care, rehabilitation, and understanding of risk, we support him returning to the NFL if he so wishes.
  • Merije Chukumerije, MD; ABC member, Sports Cardiology specialist; Marlon E. Everett, MD, Co-Chair, ABC Communications Committee; Camille G. Frazier-Mills, MD, MHS, Co-Chair, ABC Electrophysiology Committee; Aubrey J.
  • Grant, MD, ABC member, Sports Cardiology specialist; G. Mark Jenkins, MD, Co-Chair, ABC Advisory Group and Former ABC Board Member; Kevin F. Kwaku, MD, PhD, ABC Board Member and Co-Chair, ABC Electrophysiology Committee; Jayne Morgan, MD, Co-Chair, ABC Communications Committee; Anekwe E. Onwuanyi, MD, President of ABC; and Barbara Hutchinson, MD; ABC Board Chair.

TDIndustries Named Top Construction Company for Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Excellence by Associated Builders and Contractors

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

"At TDIndustries, we celebrate the power of individual differences and value the unique perspectives of our employee-owners," said Chief People Officer Steve Cunningham.

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  • "At TDIndustries, we celebrate the power of individual differences and value the unique perspectives of our employee-owners," said Chief People Officer Steve Cunningham.
  • TDIndustries has a comprehensive program to support workforce diversity, equity and inclusion.
  • A panel of construction professionals reviewed submission responses and selected the winning companies that excelled in advancing inclusion, diversity and equity in the industry, workforce and community.
  • United Rentals Inc. , the world's largest equipment rental company, is ABC's IDE program sponsor and supports ABC's IDE initiatives, including the IDE Summit and National Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Excellence Awards.

Manhattan Construction Company Honored as Top Safety Leader Contractor by Associated Builders and Contractors

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Monday, March 27, 2023

TULSA, Okla., March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Manhattan Construction Company (Manhattan) today announced it has earned a National Pinnacle Award from Associated Builders and Contractors, presented at the 33rd annual Excellence in Construction® Awards during ABC Convention 2023 in Orlando, Florida, on March 16.

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  • Manhattan Construction Company has earned a National Pinnacle Award from Associated Builders and Contractors.
  • TULSA, Okla., March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Manhattan Construction Company (Manhattan) today announced it has earned a National Pinnacle Award from Associated Builders and Contractors, presented at the 33rd annual Excellence in Construction® Awards during ABC Convention 2023 in Orlando, Florida, on March 16.
  • This is the fifth time Manhattan has been honored with a National Safety Excellence Award (NSEA) and the third time to receive Pinnacle, the top honor.
  • "I am extraordinarily proud of Manhattan's safety culture," said Manhattan Construction Company President John Reyhan.

TDIndustries' Executive Vice President Matt Terry Named Associated Builders and Contractors 2023 Young Professional of the Year

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023

DALLAS, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TDIndustries , premier facilities service and mechanical construction firm, announced today that Matt Terry , executive vice president of Construction and Special Projects, received the Associated Builders and Contractor's (ABC) 2023 Young Professional of the Year Award.

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  • DALLAS, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TDIndustries , premier facilities service and mechanical construction firm, announced today that Matt Terry , executive vice president of Construction and Special Projects, received the Associated Builders and Contractor's (ABC) 2023 Young Professional of the Year Award.
  • Terry was selected based on his contribution and dedication to the construction industry and ABC.
  • As Young Professional of the Year, Terry received a $10,000 cash prize and will be featured in the June issue of Construction Executive magazine.
  • The Young Professional of the Year Award is one of numerous ABC award programs that promote lifelong learning and achievement at every level of the construction industry.

ABC's Sustainable Herbs Program Launches Updated Sustainability and Regenerative Practices Toolkit 2.0

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Friday, March 3, 2023

AUSTIN, Texas, March 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Botanical Council’s (ABC) Sustainable Herbs Program (SHP) has launched the SHP Sustainability and Regenerative Practices Toolkit 2.0 , an updated, expansive collection of resources to generate awareness and engage leaders in the global botanical industry in implementing ecologically and socially responsible practices.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, March 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Botanical Council’s (ABC) Sustainable Herbs Program (SHP) has launched the SHP Sustainability and Regenerative Practices Toolkit 2.0 , an updated, expansive collection of resources to generate awareness and engage leaders in the global botanical industry in implementing ecologically and socially responsible practices.
  • The toolkit is greatly expanded and revised from the initial SHP toolkit released in 2021.
  • The SHP Toolkit 2.0 offers a map to help companies at different stages of their sustainability journey.
  • The SHP Toolkit 2.0 includes the following:
    A short self-assessment to gauge where a company stands in its sustainability journey.

Dr. Joe Betz Joins ABC Board of Trustees

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Thursday, March 2, 2023

AUSTIN, Texas, March 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The nonprofit American Botanical Council (ABC) is pleased to announce that pharmacognosist Joseph M. Betz, PhD, has been elected to the ABC Board of Trustees.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, March 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The nonprofit American Botanical Council (ABC) is pleased to announce that pharmacognosist Joseph M. Betz, PhD, has been elected to the ABC Board of Trustees.
  • “I am deeply honored to join the Board of Trustees of the American Botanical Council,” said Betz.
  • He is one of the people I have always admired and I really look forward to working with him more closely.”
    “I am delighted to share that Joseph Betz, PhD, was elected to serve on the ABC Board of Trustees,” said Josef Brinckmann, Research Fellow at Traditional Medicinals and President of the ABC Board of Trustees.
  • ABC is indeed fortunate to have Betz, a world class pharmacognosist, on the board.”
    Dr. Betz is the author or co-author of 109 articles in peer-reviewed journals and 13 book chapters.

ABC Issues Statement on NFL Safety Damar Hamlin's Collapse and Sudden Cardiac Arrest

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Thursday, January 5, 2023

At a time like this, so many are left wondering, "how could this happen to such a young, physically fit professional athlete?"

Key Points: 
  • At a time like this, so many are left wondering, "how could this happen to such a young, physically fit professional athlete?"
  • Based upon the information available at this time, it appears most likely that Mr. Hamlin suffered from a special case of cardiac arrest brought upon by blunt trauma to the chest, known medically as commotio cordis.
  • This rhythm leads to sudden cardiac death, unless immediately reversed, typically as in this case, by application of an electric shock from a defibrillator.
  • G. Mark Jenkins, MD, Co-Chair, ABC Advisory Group and Former ABC Board Member; Kevin F. Kwaku, MD, PhD,  Co-Chair, ABC Electrophysiology Committee; Camille G. Frazier-Mills, MD, MHS, Co-Chair, ABC Electrophysiology Committee; Richard Allen Williams, MD, Founder of ABC; Jayne Morgan, MD, Co-Chair, ABC Communications Committee; Marlon E. Everett, MD, Co-Chair, ABC Communications Committee; Anekwe E. Onwuanyi, MD, President of ABC, and Barbara A. Hutchinson, MD, PhD, Board Chair of ABC.

UPDATED: American Brain Coalition selects Cohen Veterans Bioscience executive as new Board Member

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Friday, October 14, 2022

NEW YORK, Oct. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brain research and advocacy non-profit Cohen Veterans Bioscience (CVB) is pleased to announce that Chantelle Ferland-Beckham, PhD, Senior Director of External Affairs, has been named a new member of the Board of Directors of the American Brain Coalition (ABC).

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  • Chantelle Ferland-Beckham, PhD, Senior Director of External Affairs at Cohen Veterans Bioscience, to serve on Board of Directors of the American Brain Coalition
    NEW YORK, Oct. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brain research and advocacy non-profit Cohen Veterans Bioscience (CVB) is pleased to announce that Chantelle Ferland-Beckham, PhD, Senior Director of External Affairs, has been named a new member of the Board of Directors of the American Brain Coalition (ABC).
  • Collectively, the ABC members seek to advance the understanding of the functions of the brain, and to reduce the burden of brain disorders and diseases through public education and advocacy.
  • Dr. Ferland-Beckham adds: "It is a great privilege to join the ABC Board of Directors at such a pivotal time for brain health.
  • Cohen Veterans Bioscience is a non-profit 501(c)(3) biomedical research and technology organizationdedicated to advancing brain healthby fast-tracking precision diagnostics and tailored therapeutics.

American Brain Council selects Cohen Veterans Bioscience executive as new Board Member

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

NEW YORK, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brain research and advocacy non-profit Cohen Veterans Bioscience (CVB) is pleased to announce that Chantelle Ferland-Beckham, PhD, Senior Director of External Affairs, has been named a new member of the Board of Directors of the American Brain Coalition (ABC).

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  • Chantelle Ferland-Beckham, PhD, Senior Director of External Affairs at Cohen Veterans Bioscience, to serve on Board of Directors of the American Brain Coalition
    NEW YORK, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brain research and advocacy non-profit Cohen Veterans Bioscience (CVB) is pleased to announce that Chantelle Ferland-Beckham, PhD, Senior Director of External Affairs, has been named a new member of the Board of Directors of the American Brain Coalition (ABC).
  • Collectively, the ABC members seek to advance the understanding of the functions of the brain, and to reduce the burden of brain disorders and diseases through public education and advocacy.
  • Dr. Ferland-Beckham adds "It is a great privilege to join the ABC Board of Directors at such a pivotal time for brain health.
  • Cohen Veterans Bioscience is a non-profit 501(c)(3) biomedical research and technology organization dedicated to advancing brain health by fast-tracking precision diagnostics and tailored therapeutics.