Western Illinois University

Mark Hutchinson Joins F&M Bank as Treasurer

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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ARCHBOLD, Ohio, April 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- F&M Bank (“F&M”), an Archbold, Ohio-based bank owned by Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: FMAO) announced that Mark Hutchinson has joined F&M as Treasurer.

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  • ARCHBOLD, Ohio, April 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- F&M Bank (“F&M”), an Archbold, Ohio-based bank owned by Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: FMAO) announced that Mark Hutchinson has joined F&M as Treasurer.
  • In this new position, Hutchinson will oversee certain financial operations including budgeting, planning, investing and other financial matters for the Bank.
  • Hutchinson will report to the Company’s Chief Financial Officer.
  • Lars Eller, President and Chief Executive Officer said, “Mark has an extensive background in asset and liability management, interest rate risk, liquidity, funds transfer pricing, budgeting, and forecasting.

God Is Ready And Willing To Be Seen And Known By His Children

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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ANTHEM, Ariz., March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Author David J. Tipton encourages readers to stop allowing church service to replace a relationship with Christ in The Great Business ($23.99, paperback, 9781662888465; $9.99, e-book, 9781662888472).

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  • The Great Business is about how we might change the focus of our lives from mere religion, service, and ministry works, to Christ Himself.
  • In this change of focus, looking unto Jesus, I believe we will begin to see and know the living Savior," said Tipton.
  • Due to his father's job, Tipton moved constantly throughout his childhood, eventually attending Western Illinois University and the Evangelical Institute.
  • Tipton married Sally, his high school sweetheart, and the couple share four grown children.

Four Financial Advisors join UBS in Atlanta, Georgia

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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They join the UBS Southeast Wealth Management Market, led by Market Executive Lane Strumlauf, and will be located in the Atlanta, Georgia office, which is managed by Market Directors Robert Tamarkin and Sterling Zerbe.

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  • They join the UBS Southeast Wealth Management Market, led by Market Executive Lane Strumlauf, and will be located in the Atlanta, Georgia office, which is managed by Market Directors Robert Tamarkin and Sterling Zerbe.
  • “On behalf of UBS, we’re excited to welcome Chris, John, William and Daniel to the firm,” said Robert Tamarkin, Market Director for Atlanta at UBS Wealth Management USA.
  • John Little has worked in the financial services industry since 2011 and joins UBS from Merrill Lynch Wealth Management.
  • Prior to joining UBS, William served as a Vice President and Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management.

Caterpillar Appoints Chief Operating Officer

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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IRVING, Texas, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) announced today that Joseph E. Creed, group president of Energy & Transportation, has been appointed to the newly created position of chief operating officer, effective Nov. 1, 2023.

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  • IRVING, Texas, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) announced today that Joseph E. Creed, group president of Energy & Transportation, has been appointed to the newly created position of chief operating officer, effective Nov. 1, 2023.
  • Creed's replacement as group president of Energy & Transportation will be named at a later date and will also report to the chief operating officer.
  • Andrew Bonfield, chief financial officer, Suzette Long, chief legal officer and, upon her retirement, her successor, Derek Owens and Cheryl Johnson, chief human resources officer will continue reporting to Umpleby.
  • Creed also served as interim chief financial officer for Caterpillar in 2018.

Top Rail Fence expands its footprint into Missouri with a St. Charles location

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Monday, August 14, 2023
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ST. CHARLES, Mo., Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Top Rail Fence, the on-time professionals in fence design, quality, installation, and service, is expanding into Missouri with a new location in the St. Charles area. Local owners Jonathan Arnold and Ray Wolff say they want to restore consumer confidence in the property service industry.

Key Points: 
  • ST. CHARLES, Mo., Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Top Rail Fence , the on-time professionals in fence design, quality, installation, and service, is expanding into Missouri with a new location in the St. Charles area.
  • I want Top Rail Fence St. Charles to be a contractor that does what we say we're going to do.
  • Top Rail Fence St. Charles serves St. Charles, Saint Peters, Troy, O'Fallon, Winfield and Moscow Mills, Missouri.
  • To learn more about Top Rail Fence St. Charles, please visit https://toprailfence.com/locations/st-charles/ .

BluSky Adds Two New Vice Presidents to Leadership Team in Tennessee and Illinois

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Thursday, July 6, 2023
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DENVER, July 6 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Construction expertise and impressive certifications elevate the leadership in both regions.

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  • DENVER, July 6 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Construction expertise and impressive certifications elevate the leadership in both regions.
  • Dan came from the Menold Construction & Restoration merger with BluSky in October 2021, and assumed the role of project director.
  • He grew up in construction, as his father was a contractor, and graduated from Western Illinois University in 2008.
  • Their construction experience and strong skillsets are a perfect fit for our teams," commented Jeff Thornsbury, chief human resources officer.

S&W Announces Appointment of Mark Herrmann as Chief Executive Officer Following Retirement of Mark Wong

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Monday, June 26, 2023
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LONGMONT, Colo., June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- S&W Seed Company (Nasdaq: SANW), a global agricultural company, today announced the appointment of seed industry veteran Mark Herrmann as Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2023, following the planned retirement of current CEO, Mark Wong. Wong will continue to serve as a member of S&W's Board of Directors.

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  • LONGMONT, Colo., June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- S&W Seed Company (Nasdaq: SANW), a global agricultural company, today announced the appointment of seed industry veteran Mark Herrmann as Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2023, following the planned retirement of current CEO, Mark Wong.
  • "We are excited to announce the appointment of Mark Herrmann, one of the agricultural seed industry's leading executives, as S&W's new CEO," commented Alan Willits, Chairman of S&W.
  • "Mark has a strong track record building and growing seed businesses into crop leadership positions, with a specific focus on trait technology.
  • Since January 2021, Herrmann has served as president and founder of Acumen Seed Executive Consulting LLC, a seed executive consulting firm.

COD Alumna Ebra Buah Receives the ICCTA Pacesetter Award

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
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Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - June 22, 2023) - College of DuPage alumna Ebra Buah is the recipient of the Illinois Community College Trustees Association's 2023 Pacesetter Award.

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  • Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - June 22, 2023) - College of DuPage alumna Ebra Buah is the recipient of the Illinois Community College Trustees Association's 2023 Pacesetter Award.
  • Having survived homelessness, domestic violence and teen parenthood, she accepts the Pacesetter Award on behalf of the many people who believed in and supported her.
  • "When asked about my feelings regarding the Pacesetter Award, I find it difficult to express a personal sentiment toward the award itself," she said.
  • Buah believes it is never too late to start college and thanks COD for providing the support she needed to succeed.

'From Magic Mushrooms to Big Pharma' – a college course explores nature's medicine cabinet and different ways of healing

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Saturday, June 10, 2023
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Title of course:

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  • Title of course:
    “From Magic Mushrooms to Big Pharma”
    What prompted the idea for the course?
  • The course looks at how different peoples and cultures use nature-based medicines to heal themselves.
  • Some of us rely on Western medicine, others pray, yet others turn to Indigenous or traditional ways of healing that are rooted in nature.
  • Over the course of the semester, students begin to recognize that there is no one right way of healing.

Ascent Industries Appoints Bill Steckel as Chief Financial Officer

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Monday, April 17, 2023
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Ascent Industries Co. (Nasdaq: ACNT) (“Ascent” or the “Company”), an industrials company focused on the production and distribution of industrial tubular products and specialty chemicals, today announced the appointment of Bill Steckel as chief financial officer, effective today.

Key Points: 
  • Ascent Industries Co. (Nasdaq: ACNT) (“Ascent” or the “Company”), an industrials company focused on the production and distribution of industrial tubular products and specialty chemicals, today announced the appointment of Bill Steckel as chief financial officer, effective today.
  • Mr. Steckel brings to Ascent more than two decades of extensive experience in operational finance, financial planning and analysis and treasury across a wide range of industries, as well as expertise in capital markets and M&A.
  • Prior to joining Ascent, he spent over five years in multiple CFO assignments for manufacturing, distribution and technology companies.
  • “It is a pleasure to welcome such a seasoned executive like Bill to the Ascent team,” said Chris Hutter, president and CEO of Ascent.