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Kensington Asset Management Announces the Promotion of Reid McDermott to Director of Capital Markets

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kensington Investment Distributors, LLC, the sales & marketing arm of Kensington Asset Management ("Kensington") is pleased to announce the promotion of Reid McDermott to Director of Capital Markets.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kensington Investment Distributors, LLC, the sales & marketing arm of Kensington Asset Management ("Kensington") is pleased to announce the promotion of Reid McDermott to Director of Capital Markets.
  • "This promotion is a testament to Reid's exceptional growth and commitment to excellence within our firm.
  • This not only recognizes Reid's individual accomplishments but also reflects our firm's commitment to fostering professional development from within," said Mano Fanopoulos, Managing Partner of Kensington.
  • Reflecting on this significant career milestone, McDermott shared, "I am honored and humbled by the trust and confidence that Kensington has placed in me.

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Appoints Steve Craig to Its Board of Directors

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Monday, December 4, 2023
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DURANGO, Colo., Dec. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Inc. (Nasdaq: RMCF) (the “Company”, “we”, “RMC”, or “Rocky Mountain Chocolate”), an international franchisor and producer of premium chocolates and other confectionery products, including gourmet caramel apples, today announced that Steve Craig has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors.

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  • DURANGO, Colo., Dec. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Inc. (Nasdaq: RMCF) (the “Company”, “we”, “RMC”, or “Rocky Mountain Chocolate”), an international franchisor and producer of premium chocolates and other confectionery products, including gourmet caramel apples, today announced that Steve Craig has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors.
  • “We are pleased to welcome Steve to our Board of Directors,” said RMC Board Chair Jeff Geygan.
  • He is a multi-unit operator of 6 franchised concepts, and has been a franchisee of Rocky Mountain Chocolate since 2011.
  • The program has graduated 33 students who were awarded franchised stores in 12 states, and currently include 10 alumni operating 15 Rocky Mountain Chocolate stores.

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Welcomes New Franchisee

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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DURANGO, Colo., Oct. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMCF) (the “Company”, or “Rocky Mountain Chocolate”), an international franchisor and producer of premium chocolates and other confectionary products including gourmet caramel apples, welcomed a new franchisee from the renowned Center for Franchise Development in the Steven L. Craig School of Business at Missouri Western State University (MWSU).

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  • DURANGO, Colo., Oct. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMCF) (the “Company”, or “Rocky Mountain Chocolate”), an international franchisor and producer of premium chocolates and other confectionary products including gourmet caramel apples, welcomed a new franchisee from the renowned Center for Franchise Development in the Steven L. Craig School of Business at Missouri Western State University (MWSU).
  • “I’m so excited to be the owner of a Rocky Mountain Chocolate store,” said Mr. Grimm.
  • Since then, 33 competition winners have been awarded ownership of Rocky Mountain Chocolate and other franchise store concepts.
  • The new leadership team at Rocky Mountain Chocolate has really stepped up its support of the program and the competition winners, past and present.”
    Rob Sarlls, CEO of Rocky Mountain Chocolate since May 2022, said, “It has been an honor to work with Ms. Klaus and Mr. Craig.

Hallmark Cards, Inc. Adds Esther George to its Board of Directors

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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KANSAS CITY, Mo., June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hallmark has announced Esther L. George, retired president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, is elected to its board of directors.

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  • KANSAS CITY, Mo., June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hallmark has announced Esther L. George, retired president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, is elected to its board of directors.
  • "I am honored to be named to the board of directors at Hallmark," George said.
  • A Missouri native, George currently serves as chair of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Board of Trustees in Kansas City.
  • George joins seven other directors on the Hallmark board, including David Dillon, retired CEO of the Kroger Company; Pauline Fischer, founder and principal of PMF Media Group; Nancye Green, founding partner, Donovan/Green; Janet Rollé, CEO of the American Ballet Theatre; Mike Perry, Hallmark president and CEO; David Hall, Hallmark executive vice-chairman of the board; and Don Hall, Jr., Hallmark executive chairman of the board.

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.

Apogee Announces Expansion of its Managed Campus Services Portfolio

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Monday, October 17, 2022
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Demonstrating its ongoing leadership as a highly valued and trusted strategic technology services partner to higher education, Apogee today announced the expansion of its Managed Campus services portfolio with the addition of new Managed IT Services and Professional Services.

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  • Demonstrating its ongoing leadership as a highly valued and trusted strategic technology services partner to higher education, Apogee today announced the expansion of its Managed Campus services portfolio with the addition of new Managed IT Services and Professional Services.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221017005595/en/
    Apogee Managed Campus Services and Solutions Portfolio (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Recognized as a leader and expert in managed networks at scale for both residence halls ( ResNet) and administrative and academic networks, Apogee today expands its menu of Managed Campus technology services with:
    Apogee Managed IT Services is a customizable suite of IT services designed to provide the performance and reliability essential to a productive, secure campus technology environment.
  • Apogee has launched a new website with the expansion of the Managed Campus portfolio to help higher education leaders quickly access information about all Apogee managed technology services.
  • The companys comprehensive managed services portfolio includes Managed Campus networks and IT services, residential networks (ResNet), campus engagement, and video.

California Water Service Group Promotes Sophie M. James to Chief Water Quality Officer

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021
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SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- California Water Service Group (Group) (NYSE:CWT) today announced the promotion of Sophie M. James to Chief Water Quality Officer, effective Jan. 1, 2022, creating an officer-level position dedicated solely to ensuring the company fulfills its responsibility for meeting or surpassing all state and federal drinking water standards.

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  • SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- California Water Service Group (Group) (NYSE:CWT) today announced the promotion of Sophie M. James to Chief Water Quality Officer, effective Jan. 1, 2022, creating an officer-level position dedicated solely to ensuring the company fulfills its responsibility for meeting or surpassing all state and federal drinking water standards.
  • James began her career at Group subsidiary California Water Service (Cal Water) in 2006.
  • She holds Grade IV Laboratory Analyst Certification from the California Water Environment Association and Grade 2 Water Treatment and Distribution Certifications from the California State Water Resources Control Board.
  • California Water Service Group is the parent company of regulated utilities California Water Service, Hawaii Water Service, New Mexico Water Service, Washington Water Service, and Texas Water Service, a utility holding company.

Moore Neuro-Fundraising Lab Adds Three Neuroscientists to Staff

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Moore Neuro-Fundraising Lab , a Moore company, announced today three Ph.D. level hires: Jill King, Ph.D., Brian Kissell, Ph.D., and Rhimmon Simchy-Gross, Ph.D.

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  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Moore Neuro-Fundraising Lab , a Moore company, announced today three Ph.D. level hires: Jill King, Ph.D., Brian Kissell, Ph.D., and Rhimmon Simchy-Gross, Ph.D.
  • "This team of experts brings with them exceptional insights, research expertise and years of study," said Dr. Steve Agauas, director of the Moore Neuro-Fundraising Lab.
  • "I look forward to seeing the advancements and growth of the Moore Neuro-Fundraising Lab with their contributions.
  • Moore Neuro-Fundraising Lab uses the groundbreaking study of neuromarketing to understand the brain's reactions to advertising.

Hormel Foods Announces the Retirement of Jim Sheehan, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer; Appoints Jacinth Smiley to Succeed Sheehan as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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Friday, October 29, 2021
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Jacinth Smiley, group vice president of corporate strategy, has been named his successor and will become the company's next executive vice president and chief financial officer, reporting to Jim Snee, chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer.

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  • Jacinth Smiley, group vice president of corporate strategy, has been named his successor and will become the company's next executive vice president and chief financial officer, reporting to Jim Snee, chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer.
  • Sheehan's distinguished career at Hormel Foods spans more than four decades, including the last five years as chief financial officer for the company's global operations.
  • Jim was instrumental in establishing Inspired Pathways, a groundbreaking initiative that extends free college tuition to the children of Hormel Foods team members.
  • He was named chief accounting officer in May 2016 and assumed the role of senior vice president and chief financial officer in October 2016.