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Viridian Therapeutics Appoints Tony Casciano as Chief Commercial Officer

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

WALTHAM, Mass., April 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Viridian Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRDN), a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing potential best-in-class medicines for serious and rare diseases, today announced the appointment of Tony Casciano to the role of Chief Commercial Officer (CCO).

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  • WALTHAM, Mass., April 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Viridian Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRDN), a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing potential best-in-class medicines for serious and rare diseases, today announced the appointment of Tony Casciano to the role of Chief Commercial Officer (CCO).
  • The Company also announced that Chief Operating Officer (COO) Carrie Melvin is no longer with the organization.
  • Mr. Casciano, who most recently served as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and member of the board of directors of Teal Bio, brings to Viridian more than two decades of sales, marketing, and commercial leadership experience in the biopharma industry.
  • “Tony’s arrival marks an important milestone in Viridian’s growth and maturation,” said Scott Myers, President and CEO of Viridian.

Avidia Bank Appoints Robert D. Cozzone as President & CEO

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Friday, March 3, 2023

The Board of Directors of Avidia Bank announced today that Robert D. Cozzone has been named President and Chief Executive Officer.

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  • The Board of Directors of Avidia Bank announced today that Robert D. Cozzone has been named President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • Cozzone will replace current President & CEO, Mark O’Connell, who will retire in May 2023.
  • Mr. Cozzone joins Avidia from Rockland Trust, a $20 billion community bank, where he enjoyed a successful 24-year career.
  • “The Board is extremely excited about Rob becoming the next CEO at Avidia,” said Paul Blazar, Avidia Board Chair.

Cognite Appoints Four Global Leaders to Fuel Market Momentum

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Monday, January 9, 2023

Cognite , a global leader in industrial software, today announced four appointments to lead the company’s scaling efforts for its next stage of growth.

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  • Cognite , a global leader in industrial software, today announced four appointments to lead the company’s scaling efforts for its next stage of growth.
  • These leaders held roles of increasing responsibility at Red Hat, Microsoft, Amazon, PTC, and Aker Solutions.
  • I'm pleased to welcome these leaders with diverse, global experiences, including deep technical skill sets and tenures at Fortune 500 companies.
  • Her expertise is building and balancing global companies while incorporating local realities, and she will play a key role in energizing Cognite’s global workforce.

Jim Janczy joins NewFed Mortgage as EVP-Chief Production Officer

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Thursday, November 24, 2022

DANVERS, Mass., Nov. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jim Janczy comes to NewFed Mortgage as an industry-recognized leader with a career that spans over the past 25 years.

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  • DANVERS, Mass., Nov. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jim Janczy comes to NewFed Mortgage as an industry-recognized leader with a career that spans over the past 25 years.
  • Jim started off working in the mortgage industry as a loan officer with Bay Bank in Boston then founded South Coast Financial Group in 1996 as CEO.
  • More recently, Jim worked with Home Point Financial, Wells Fargo, and Envoy Mortgage.
  • NewFed Mortgage, locally based in Massachusetts, has specialized in residential retail mortgage lending since 2001.

NATURAL ALTERNATIVES INTERNATIONAL APPOINTS AARON STARR VICE PRESIDENT FOR CARNOSYN® BRANDS

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Thursday, April 21, 2022

CARLSBAD, Calif., April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Natural Alternatives International, Inc. ("NAI") (Nasdaq: NAII), an international leader in custom contract nutritional supplement manufacturing for over four decades, announced Aaron Starr has been promoted to Vice President of CarnoSyn Brands.

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  • CARLSBAD, Calif., April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Natural Alternatives International, Inc. ("NAI") (Nasdaq: NAII), an international leader in custom contract nutritional supplement manufacturing for over four decades, announced Aaron Starr has been promoted to Vice President of CarnoSyn Brands.
  • "I am pleased to announce Aaron Starr has been named Vice President of CarnoSyn Brands," said Kenneth Wolf, President and Chief Operating Officer, Natural Alternatives International.
  • As Vice President of CarnoSyn Brands, Aaron Starr will oversee overall operating performance and business objectives for the division.
  • CarnoSyn Brands feature two clinically studied, patented ingredients available exclusively from Natural Alternatives International, Inc.: CarnoSyn instant release beta-alanine and SR CarnoSyn sustained release beta-alanine.

NEUROMAKER PARTNERS WITH MASSHIRE AND BRIDGEWATER STATE UNIVERSITY TO INSPIRE STUDENTS TO EXPLORE 21ST CENTURY CAREERS

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Friday, March 11, 2022

"NeuroMaker is based right here in Boston, so participating was a no--brainer," said Wendi Glaser, Director of Sales for NeuroMaker. "Our platform was designed to be inclusive to students from all backgrounds and situations and we love the opportunity to show our products to young people as they are just beginning to think about their future lives."

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  • The event is hosted by MassHire Greater Brockton Workforce Board (GBWB), the Center for the Advancement of STEM Education (CASE) at Bridgewater State University and the Metro South Chamber of Commerce.
  • "NeuroMaker is based right here in Boston, so participating was a no--brainer," said Wendi Glaser, Director of Sales for NeuroMaker.
  • The event begins at 9am and will be held in the Large Ballroom of the Rondileau Student Union at Bridgewater State University.
  • Bridgewater State University is a comprehensive state university in Southeastern Massachusetts, that annually graduates nearly 2,500 students in majors ranging from business to education to humanities to the sciences.

Fraser Institute News Release: New book explores key ideas of natural law

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Friday, January 7, 2022

The Essential Natural Law also includes a website and animated videos, which summarize key aspects of natural law in an accessible format.

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  • The Essential Natural Law also includes a website and animated videos, which summarize key aspects of natural law in an accessible format.
  • Over the centuries, natural law has influenced the development of moral, political, legal and economic thought in the Western tradition.
  • Natural law scholars include Thomas Aquinas, the 13th-century philosopher and priest, who wrote the Summa Theologiae, which explored the relationship between manmade laws and natural law.
  • Throughout history, natural law scholars significantly contributed to the ideas that encourage free society and helped create the tenets of modern Western democracyindividual rights, justice and limited governmentwe enjoy today.

BenefitMall Welcomes New California Leadership

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Monday, November 29, 2021

"We look forward to working with him to further strengthen our Southern California offerings and operations."

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  • "We look forward to working with him to further strengthen our Southern California offerings and operations."
  • Sullivan joins BenefitMall from Humana, where he most recently served as market vice president.
  • Sullivan succeeds Casey Allen, who has been promoted to director of business development for California.
  • Owned by Management and The Carlyle Group, BenefitMall also operates HealthCareExchange.com, the leading online community for health care reform and compliance.

The Executive Women's Forum on Information Security, Risk Management & Privacy Elects Three Powerhouse Women to its Board of Advisors

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Tuesday, November 2, 2021

"The EWF is honored to have Brenda, Jane, and Diana join our Board of Advisors," says Joyce Brocaglia, EWF's Founder and CEO.

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  • "The EWF is honored to have Brenda, Jane, and Diana join our Board of Advisors," says Joyce Brocaglia, EWF's Founder and CEO.
  • She currently serves as the Sr. Director Information Security Risk and Business Engagement at Eli Lilly and Company.
  • Read Brenda, Jane and Diana's full bio here: https://www.ewf-usa.com/page/BoardofAdvisors
    About the Executive Women's Forum on Information Security, Risk Management & Privacy:
    Founded in 2002, the Executive Women's Forum on Information Security, Risk Management & Privacy (EWF) is the premier member organization dedicated to engaging, advancing, and developing women leaders in Cybersecurity, IT Risk Management, Governance, Risk, Compliance, and Privacy.
  • Emma Ramos, Executive Women's Forum on Information Security, Risk Management, and Privacy, 929-526-0298, [email protected]
    SOURCE Executive Womens Forum on Information Security, Risk Management, and Privacy

Fraser Institute News Release: New book explores key ideas of the Enlightenment

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Friday, October 29, 2021

The Essential Enlightenment also includes a website and animated videos, which summarize key aspects of the research in an accessible format.

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  • The Essential Enlightenment also includes a website and animated videos, which summarize key aspects of the research in an accessible format.
  • Prior to the Enlightenment, which began in earnest in the late-1600s, religious and political absolutism dominated Europe.
  • But these ideasrights, freedoms, libertyrepresented a new way of thinking about government and directly challenged the power of monarchs and the church.
  • At www.essentialenlightenment.org , you can download the complete book and individual chapters for free and view several short videos summarizing key points of individual chapters.