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Steven Green, President of Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., to Receive 2024 Horatio Alger Award

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc., a nonprofit educational organization honoring the achievements of outstanding individuals and encouraging youth to pursue their dreams through higher education, today announced that Steven T. Green, President of Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., has been selected for membership in this prestigious organization. Mr. Green joins 10 other exceptional business, civic and cultural leaders from across North America in receiving 2024 honors. For more than 75 years, the Horatio Alger Award has been annually bestowed upon esteemed individuals who have succeeded despite facing adversities, and who have remained committed to higher education and charitable efforts in their communities. 

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  • Mr. Green opted to enter the work force after high school graduation, beginning his remarkable decades-long career with Hobby Lobby.
  • "Steven Green is an exemplary business leader who is deeply committed to giving back to others," said Terrence J. Giroux, executive director, Horatio Alger Association.
  • "It is our utmost honor to present the Horatio Alger Award to these 11 outstanding leaders who have exemplified perseverance, passion and a deep appreciation for higher education," said James F. Dicke II, chairman, Horatio Alger Association and 2015 Horatio Alger Award recipient.
  • For more information about Horatio Alger Association and its Member Class of 2024, please visit www.horatioalger.org and follow the organization on Facebook , X, LinkedIn and Instagram .

UAV CORP (UMAV) TO DEMONSTRATE ISRAEL AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES, LTD.’S HD CAMERA SENSOR PAYLOAD ON UPCOMING TEST FLIGHTS

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022
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The camera will be the MOSP3000-HD System developed by Israel Aerospace Industries, Ltd.s TAMAM Division (Systems Missiles & Space Group).

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  • The camera will be the MOSP3000-HD System developed by Israel Aerospace Industries, Ltd.s TAMAM Division (Systems Missiles & Space Group).
  • Specifically, the MOSP HD camera sensor payload will be demonstrated for Disaster Relief aerial communication efforts under a State of Florida program through the Triumph Fund and Gulf Coast College.
  • Stated Billy Robinson, Chairman of UAV Corp.
    Stark Aerospace Inc., a Columbus, Mississippi based defense and aerospace firm, manufactures a diversified portfolio of advanced and technologically sophisticated systems and components.
  • Researchers at UAV Corp are actively engaged in solving transformative problems for the government and commercial clients.

Orion Group Holdings Names Travis J. Boone as President and Chief Executive Officer

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Thursday, August 18, 2022
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HOUSTON, Aug. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Orion Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ORN) (the Company), a leading specialty construction company, today announced thatTravis Boone has been named President and Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors, effective September 12, 2022.

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  • HOUSTON, Aug. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Orion Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ORN) (the Company), a leading specialty construction company, today announced thatTravis Boone has been named President and Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors, effective September 12, 2022.
  • Mr. Boone served as a regional Chief Executive of AECOM and legacy companies since May 2017 and other key positions since 1999.
  • On behalf of the Board of Directors and Orion Group Team, I would like to welcome Travis as our new President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • Mr. Boone stated, I am honored to join Orion Group Holdings as its next President and Chief Executive Officer at such an important time in the Companys history.

Compass Group Equity Partners Announces Final Closing of Oversubscribed Fund II at $255 Million Hard Cap

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022
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Compass Group Equity Partners, a St. Louis-based private equity firm, announced the closing of Compass Group Fund II at its hard cap of $255 million, exceeding an original target of $200 million.

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  • Compass Group Equity Partners, a St. Louis-based private equity firm, announced the closing of Compass Group Fund II at its hard cap of $255 million, exceeding an original target of $200 million.
  • While this is our first pooled fund, we chose the name Fund II to reflect a continuation of the same thesis-driven approach weve successfully deployed for more than seven years under an independent sponsor model.
  • Our mission remains the same to help lower middle-market companies grow and succeed and we look forward to continuing to advance the Compass Group strategy with Fund II.
  • Compass Group Equity Partners , founded in 2015, is a St. Louis-based private equity firm with a record of success in partnering with and building lower middle-market companies.

Jayme A. Oliveira Filho, DDS, Presented with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who's Who

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Marquis Who's Who, the world's premier publisher of biographical profiles, is proud to present Jayme A. Oliveira Filho, DDS, with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award.

Key Points: 
  • VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Marquis Who's Who, the world's premier publisher of biographical profiles, is proud to present Jayme A. Oliveira Filho, DDS, with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award.
  • As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value.
  • Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
  • Well qualified in his field, Dr. Oliveira Filho initially studied at Farias Brito College, from which he earned a Bachelor of Science in 1993.