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THE TACO BELL FOUNDATION SERVES UP $10 MILLION IN LIVE MÁS SCHOLARSHIPS TO EDUCATE, INSPIRE, AND CONNECT FUTURE LEADERS

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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IRVINE, Calif., April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Taco Bell Foundation announced it is awarding more than $10 million in Live Más Scholarships – the most in the nonprofit's history. The scholarships will be distributed to 980 students, ages 16-26, eager to ignite powerful change within their community and beyond. This year, the Taco Bell Foundation is giving $2.5 million to Taco Bell restaurant team members and $7.6 million to Taco Bell fans nationwide. Award amounts range from $5,000-$25,000 per recipient.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Taco Bell Foundation announced it is awarding more than $10 million in Live Más Scholarships – the most in the nonprofit's history.
  • This year, the Taco Bell Foundation is giving $2.5 million to Taco Bell restaurant team members and $7.6 million to Taco Bell fans nationwide.
  • While team member scholarships are funded completely by donations from Taco Bell Corp. and Taco Bell Franchisees.
  • Live Más Scholars will have the opportunity to travel to San Diego, California, and attend the Live Más Scholarship Summer of Connection this July.

Heritage Capital Group Expands Metals Industry Team and Makes Leadership Change

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023
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John Montgomery, of Birmingham, AL, and Stan Baucum, of Waxahachie, TX, have joined Heritage's growing industry team, which already includes Doug Kravet, Bert Tenenbaum, and John Pregulman.

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  • John Montgomery, of Birmingham, AL, and Stan Baucum, of Waxahachie, TX, have joined Heritage's growing industry team, which already includes Doug Kravet, Bert Tenenbaum, and John Pregulman.
  • Since leaving Nucor in 2019, he has provided bespoke advisory services to firms in the metals industry.
  • With years of experience serving clients in the metals industry, Heritage has developed a vast understanding of the unique opportunities and challenges facing this sector.
  • Recent transactions completed by Heritage in the industry include Klein Steel Service, Malone Steel Service, The Couer d'Alenes Company, and Chancey Metals.

Mohr Partners Promotes Misti Meggs to Chief Commercial Officer

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
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DALLAS, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mohr Partners, Inc., the world's largest wholly-owned corporate real estate advisory firm exclusively focused on representing occupiers, has promoted long-time company veteran Misti Meggs to the newly created role of Chief Commercial Officer.

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  • DALLAS, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mohr Partners, Inc., the world's largest wholly-owned corporate real estate advisory firm exclusively focused on representing occupiers, has promoted long-time company veteran Misti Meggs to the newly created role of Chief Commercial Officer.
  • She also will support business development efforts by working closely with Mohr Partners' brokers, service-line professionals, third-party strategic partners and shareholders.
  • "During her 16 years with Mohr Partners, Misti has built our best-in-class research, site-selection and consulting services platforms," Mohr Partners Chairman & CEO Robert Shibuya said.
  • Meggs joined Mohr Partners in 2007 working in business development before steadily rising to her most recent position of Managing Partner, Strategy & Growth.

Thread Bank Hires Chief Risk Officer

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Thursday, March 9, 2023
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BRENTWOOD, Tenn., March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Thread Bancorp, Inc. and Thread Bank (together, "Thread") are pleased to announce that Terry Hoover has joined its team as its Chief Risk Officer.

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  • BRENTWOOD, Tenn., March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Thread Bancorp, Inc. and Thread Bank (together, "Thread") are pleased to announce that Terry Hoover has joined its team as its Chief Risk Officer.
  • In this role, Hoover is responsible for further developing Thread's Enterprise Risk Management program as best-in-class by ensuring outstanding risk management practices and Thread's continued regulatory compliance.
  • "I'm excited to join Thread as Chief Risk Officer and to help the bank navigate the ever-changing landscape of risk management," Hoover said.
  • Thread Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Thread Bancorp, Inc., is an FDIC-insured bank providing embedded and digital banking services nationwide and local community banking in Eastern Tennessee.

JD Martin Names Russ Crawford VP of Contractor Sales

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Friday, February 24, 2023
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HOUSTON, Feb. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Greg Baker, CEO/President, of JD Martin is pleased to announce Russ Crawford has been promoted to Vice President of Contractor Sales, effective immediately.

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  • HOUSTON, Feb. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Greg Baker, CEO/President, of JD Martin is pleased to announce Russ Crawford has been promoted to Vice President of Contractor Sales, effective immediately.
  • A seasoned leader, with more than 52 years of business and industry experience, Russ is a nationally recognized electrical industry expert and trusted technical partner.
  • In addition to his electrical sales acumen Crawford is also well-known as an effective, engaging trainer for electrical contractors of all skill levels.
  • He currently serves as the primary trainer at the JDM/Southwire Solutions Center, housed in the JD Martin Warehouse, located at 4205 McEwen Road in Dallas.

Opyn Market Reaffirms Accelerated Growth Strategy with Appointment of Travis Droupy to Chief Client Officer

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Thursday, February 9, 2023
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PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Opyn Market , the leading transformative healthtech company in delivering healthcare transparency and patient choices, announced today the promotion of Travis Droupy to Senior Vice President, Chief Client Officer.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Opyn Market , the leading transformative healthtech company in delivering healthcare transparency and patient choices, announced today the promotion of Travis Droupy to Senior Vice President, Chief Client Officer.
  • With over 25 years of industry experience and deep expertise in enterprise sales, sales operations, strategic marketing, and leading client service methodologies, Droupy will be instrumental in transforming the client experience and accelerating Opyn's national workers' compensation sales strategy.
  • "Travis has a track record of success in building world-class client experiences and growing client relationships," said Matthew Padden, President of Opyn Market.
  • Our outcomes prove the effectiveness of our technology, and I'm excited to be leading our client efforts and expanding our footprint."

America's Group Expands Executive Team, Names Paul J. Evans as Chief Operating Officer

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Monday, January 9, 2023
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CARMEL, Ind., Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- America's Group ("AAA" or the "Company"), including America's Auto Auction and AXLE Funding, leading nationwide vehicle auction/remarketing and floorplan finance companies, announced today that Paul Evans will take on the role of Chief Operating Officer.

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  • CARMEL, Ind., Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- America's Group ("AAA" or the "Company"), including America's Auto Auction and AXLE Funding, leading nationwide vehicle auction/remarketing and floorplan finance companies, announced today that Paul Evans will take on the role of Chief Operating Officer.
  • Additionally, Paul has extensive experience in acquisitions, integrations, and debt and equity capital markets.
  • "As we continue to grow, we are focused on building our capabilities and our team," said Chuck Tapp, America's Group CEO.
  • "I am honored to join America's Group and am eager to forge new paths within this growing and evolving industry," said Mr. Evans.

Sandpiper Hospitality appoints two new Senior Vice Presidents

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Monday, January 9, 2023
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RICHMOND, Va., Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- -- Sandpiper Hospitality – a Virginia-based hotel management company with vast expertise in the extended-stay segment – is thrilled to announce that it has expanded and strengthened its senior leadership team. John Barrar is now serving as Senior Vice President of IT & Systems Integration and Nathan Beck is now Sandpiper Hospitality's Senior Vice President of Operations.

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  • John Barrar is now serving as Senior Vice President of IT & Systems Integration and Nathan Beck is now Sandpiper Hospitality's Senior Vice President of Operations.
  • Barrar joined Sandpiper Hospitality from InterVision Systems, where he served as the Vice President of Customer Experience.
  • "We are thrilled to have these two talented executives join the rest of our amazing team to help maximize the robust growth trajectory that we have charted for Sandpiper Hospitality," said Sandpiper Hospitality President & CEO Jim Darter.
  • Sandpiper Hospitality has a portfolio of 61 hotels open or under contract with over 20 under management for third-party clients.

Opyn Market Appoints Travis Droupy as Vice President of Business Development, Positioning Company to Drive Continued Workers' Compensation Growth

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Thursday, July 7, 2022
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PHILADELPHIA, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Opyn Market , the leading transformative healthtech company in delivering healthcare transparency and patient choices, announced today the appointment of accomplished sales leader Travis Droupy to Vice President of Business Development.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Opyn Market , the leading transformative healthtech company in delivering healthcare transparency and patient choices, announced today the appointment of accomplished sales leader Travis Droupy to Vice President of Business Development.
  • Droupy joins the company from PeriCon Health, where he served as Senior Vice President of Strategy and Business Development.
  • "I've seen the difference Opyn Market is making with payors and injured workers," said Droupy.
  • I couldn't be more excited to join Opyn Market, and to be partnering with clients to lead the tech-forward charge with the Opyn Market platform."

Lease Analytics names Travis Beavers Vice President of Land, promotes Hayes Carter to Senior Vice President

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Monday, April 11, 2022
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DALLAS, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lease Analytics LLC announced today it promoted Travis Beavers to Vice President of Land.

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  • DALLAS, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lease Analytics LLC announced today it promoted Travis Beavers to Vice President of Land.
  • Hayes Carter, who previously held the position, is now the firm's new Senior Vice President.
  • "We are very pleased to recognize Hayes and Travis who are instrumental to our continued growth," said Tom Agnew, founder and CEO of Lease Analytics.
  • Mr. Beavers has served as Senior Landman at Lease Analytics since October 2020 participating in several large data clean-up engagements and advising on revenue recovery projects.