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Shantella E. Cooper to Join Southern Company Board of Directors

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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ATLANTA, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Southern Company today announced the election of Shantella (Shan) E. Cooper as an independent director, effective Oct. 16, 2023.

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  • ATLANTA, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Southern Company today announced the election of Shantella (Shan) E. Cooper as an independent director, effective Oct. 16, 2023.
  • "Southern Company is a solutions-focused business, something Shan has specialized in throughout her diverse, 30-year career," said Southern Company executive chairman Thomas A. Fanning.
  • Cooper serves on the board of directors of SouthState Corporation, Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. and Veritiv Corporation and previously served on the board of directors of Atlantic Capital Bancshares, Inc.
  • In addition, Cooper served on the board of directors of Georgia Power, a Southern Company subsidiary, from 2017 to Oct. 2023.

NACD Atlanta Names Russell and Pennella to its Board of Directors

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Friday, May 12, 2023
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ATLANTA, May 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Atlanta Chapter of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), is pleased to announce today the election of Michael Russell and Thomas L. Pennella to its NACD Atlanta Chapter Board of Directors.

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  • The Atlanta Chapter of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) is pleased to announce today the election of Michael Russell and Thomas L. Pennella to its NACD Atlanta Chapter Board of Directors.
  • ATLANTA, May 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Atlanta Chapter of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) , is pleased to announce today the election of Michael Russell and Thomas L. Pennella to its NACD Atlanta Chapter Board of Directors.
  • "We are excited to announce Michael and Thomas, both dynamic directors, to the NACD Atlanta Board.
  • "I'm honored to join the NACD Atlanta Board of Directors," said Mr. Russell.

Ellucian Unveils 2022 Impact Award Winners Recognizing Higher Ed Institutions for Commitment to Student Success

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022
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RESTON, Va., April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This week during Ellucian Live, the higher education industry's top global technology conference, Ellucian announced the winners of the 2022 Ellucian Impact Awards.  The annual awards, from Ellucian, the leading higher education technology solutions provider, celebrate visionaries in higher education who are inspiring others to push the boundaries of technology and innovation. 

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  • RESTON, Va., April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This week during Ellucian Live , the higher education industry's top global technology conference, Ellucian announced the winners of the 2022 Ellucian Impact Awards.
  • This year, eight winners spanning four categories, will each receive a $25,000 grant in recognition of their commitment to driving student success.
  • The 2022 Impact Award Winners and Rising Stars are:
    Colorado State University and Colorado State University, Pueblo Change Leadership
    "The Ellucian Impact Awards recognize institutions using technology to solve challenges, operate more efficiently, and offer a better student experience.
  • Student Experience Celebrating the work higher education institutions are accomplishing in support of evolving student needs and diversity among the student population; recognizing technology impacts on the student experience.

SouthState Closes Merger with Atlantic Capital Bank

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022
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ATLANTA, March 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --SouthState Corporation (NASDAQ: SSB) ("SouthState" or the "Company") today announced the closing of its acquisition of Atlantic Capital Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACBI) ("Atlantic Capital") through the merger of Atlantic Capital with and into SouthState.

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  • ATLANTA, March 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --SouthState Corporation (NASDAQ: SSB) ("SouthState" or the "Company") today announced the closing of its acquisition of Atlantic Capital Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACBI) ("Atlantic Capital") through the merger of Atlantic Capital with and into SouthState.
  • Immediately after that merger, Atlantic Capital's subsidiary bank, Atlantic Capital Bank, N.A.
  • The Atlantic Capital executive leadership team will continue to serve the Atlantic Capital customers and the Atlanta community, most notably:
    Douglas L. Williams, former Atlantic Capital CEO, now serves as president of Atlanta Banking Group & head of Corporate Banking.
  • In connection with the merger, the Company announced the appointment of two Atlantic Capital directors to the boards of SouthState and SouthState Bank.

THE EXCO GROUP ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF KATHY WALLER TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022
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NEW YORK, Feb. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The ExCo Group , a global executive coaching and mentoring firm, has announced the appointment of Kathy Waller to its Board of Directors.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The ExCo Group , a global executive coaching and mentoring firm, has announced the appointment of Kathy Waller to its Board of Directors.
  • We're pleased to announce the appointment of Kathy Waller to our Board of Directors.
  • In addition to her board role at The ExCo Group, Waller serves on the boards of Delta Airlines, the CGI Group, Beyond Meat, and Cadence Bank.
  • The ExCo Group is a global firm of experienced CEOs and global business leaders who specialize in the business world's most valuable strategic asset: Leadership.

Atlanta Technical College President has a Solution to the Region's Workforce Shortage, Pens Whitepaper

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Monday, November 22, 2021
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ATLANTA, Nov. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Atlanta Technical College Center for Workforce Innovation (CWI) was the brainchild of Dr. Victoria Seals, in partnership with the City of Atlanta and the Atlanta Committee for Progress.

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  • ATLANTA, Nov. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Atlanta Technical College Center for Workforce Innovation (CWI) was the brainchild of Dr. Victoria Seals, in partnership with the City of Atlanta and the Atlanta Committee for Progress.
  • Launched in 2019, the CWI's model of recruitment, engagement, and placement has been scaled across the College in its second year.
  • Seals has penned a whitepaper outlining the importance of Atlanta Technical College in addressing the need to bridge the gap between disparities in sustainable career and economic mobility opportunities, essentially eliminating generational poverty.
  • Seals' whitepaper, please visit: https://atlantatech.edu/wp-content/uploads/Scaling-the-CWI_white-paper_w...
    To apply to Atlanta Technical College, please visit: https://atlantatech.edu/start-your-journey-here/ .

Randstad USA and Metro Atlanta Chamber to Host 'CEO STEM Allies' Event to Address Lack of STEM Skilled Candidates in the Workforce

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Thursday, October 14, 2021
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ATLANTA, Oct. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --While the demand for STEM talent has increased rapidly over the last 30 years, the number of skilled STEM candidates available in the workforce has not.

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  • ATLANTA, Oct. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --While the demand for STEM talent has increased rapidly over the last 30 years, the number of skilled STEM candidates available in the workforce has not.
  • As part of their commitment to closing the STEM diversity gap, Randstad USA and Metro Atlanta Chamber will bring together top business leaders for a "CEO STEM Allies" panel discussion.
  • "As the demand for STEM talent grows, businesses have a vested interest in increasing opportunities for STEM-related on-the-job learning, training and education.
  • Randstad North America, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Randstad N.V., a 23.7 billion global provider of flexible work and human resources services.