University of Georgia College of Family and Consumer Sciences

GCSU's excellence noted as top 10 public university in South by U.S. News & World Report

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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Georgia College ranks sixth for Top Public Schools—Regional Universities in the South .

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  • Georgia College ranks sixth for Top Public Schools—Regional Universities in the South .
  • In the category of Undergraduate Teaching Programs, Georgia College ranks third in overall teaching excellence when compared to other public regional universities in the South.
  • In addition, Georgia College is fourth in the Most Innovative category among public regional universities in the South.
  • "I am thrilled that Georgia College & State University continues to be recognized as a top-tier public university," said President Cathy Cox .

The Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education® (AFCPE®) Announced 2022 Award Recipients Impacting the Personal Finance Field

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Thursday, December 1, 2022
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WESTERVILLE, Ohio, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education (AFCPE) recognized 11 individuals, organizations, special projects, and initiatives expanding access to personal finance resources and education across the country as part of its 2022 AFCPE Awards.

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  • WESTERVILLE, Ohio, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education (AFCPE) recognized 11 individuals, organizations, special projects, and initiatives expanding access to personal finance resources and education across the country as part of its 2022 AFCPE Awards.
  • More than 20 award nominations were peer-reviewed, and honorees were awarded specifically for their innovation, expertise, and leadership in meeting communities' financial needs.
  • The 2022 award recipients include:
    Distinguished Fellow Award : Dr. Dottie Durband, AFC, Associate Dean for Academics and Faculty/Professor of Personal Financial Planning at Texas Tech University.
  • Outstanding Education Program : AccessLex Institute's MAX by AccessLex, the first-of-its-kind multi-faceted personal finance curriculum exclusively for law students.

OTTAWA BANCORP, INC. ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF VICE PRESIDENT TRACIE STEIDER AS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022
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Following Ms. Steiders appointment, Mark Stoudt, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company and the Bank, and Chief Lending Officer of the Bank, will continue to serve as Executive Vice President of the Company and the Bank and Chief Lending Officer of the Bank, in which capacity he will continue to oversee the Banks lending function.

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  • Following Ms. Steiders appointment, Mark Stoudt, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company and the Bank, and Chief Lending Officer of the Bank, will continue to serve as Executive Vice President of the Company and the Bank and Chief Lending Officer of the Bank, in which capacity he will continue to oversee the Banks lending function.
  • Most recently, Ms. Steider served as the Banks Director of Human Resources since January 2021 and she will continue to maintain oversight over the Banks human resources function following her appointment as Chief Operating Officer.
  • Tracies promotion to Chief Operating Officer reflects the significant contributions she has made to the Company and the Bank over the past several years, and her skill set well positions her to serve as our Chief Operating Officer, said Craig Hepner, President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • We are also incredibly grateful to Mark Stoudt, who has served as both our Chief Operating Officer and our Chief Lending Officer since our management restructuring in August 2019, Mr. Hepner continued.

Divurgent Names Ed Marx as New Chief Executive Officer and Colin Konschak as Chairman of the Board of Directors

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022
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Colin Konschak, company founder and CEO since 2007, will move to a new role as Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors.

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  • Colin Konschak, company founder and CEO since 2007, will move to a new role as Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors.
  • Ed shares our values, is aligned with our culture, and will be successful in strengthening a company culture that is best in the industry."
  • He was the former Chief Digital Officer (CDO) for Tech Mahindra Health & Life Sciences and former Chief Information Officer (CIO) for Cleveland Clinic.
  • Marx has a popular "CIO Unplugged" blog and hosts a podcast, "DGTL voices with Ed Marx," which has more than seventy episodes to date.

Jamba® and Blendid™ Expand Pilot Launch of Robotic Smoothie Kiosks to Colleges and Universities

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Wednesday, February 16, 2022
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ATLANTA, Feb. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Jamba and Blendid announce the addition of two new Jamba by Blendid autonomous robotic kiosk locations.

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  • ATLANTA, Feb. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Jamba and Blendid announce the addition of two new Jamba by Blendid autonomous robotic kiosk locations.
  • This is a significant step as Jamba and Blendid continue to explore opportunities to open more Jamba by Blendid kiosks in a variety of non-traditional venues, including gyms, hospitals, airports, and more.
  • "Since the beginning, we have wanted to test the Jamba by Blendid kiosks on college campuses.
  • We know there is increasing demand for more ways to access our products and by introducing our robotic kiosks at colleges and universities across the country, we are making it even easier for consumers to enjoy smoothies 24/7," said Geoff Henry, president of Jamba.

Alliance of Comprehensive Planners Announces Dates and Location for 2022 Annual Conference

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022
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WILMINGTON, N.C., Jan. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Alliance of Comprehensive Planners (ACP), a community of tax-focused financial planners who provide comprehensive wealth building strategies for their clients on a commission-free retainer basis, today announced dates and location for the 2022 ACP Annual Conference, which is now scheduled for Sept 28 - Oct 1 and will be held at the Hilton Minneapolis in downtown Minneapolis.

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  • WILMINGTON, N.C., Jan. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Alliance of Comprehensive Planners (ACP), a community of tax-focused financial planners who provide comprehensive wealth building strategies for their clients on a commission-free retainer basis, today announced dates and location for the 2022 ACP Annual Conference, which is now scheduled for Sept 28 - Oct 1 and will be held at the Hilton Minneapolis in downtown Minneapolis.
  • She generously shares her knowledge with others on webinars, conference breakout sessions, and the Member2Member discussion forum," said Tim Sullivan, CFP, EA, and current president of ACP.
  • He has served on the board of directors and on multiple committees, including the committee that planned this year's conference.
  • The Practical Wisdom podcast presented by the Alliance of Comprehensive Planners and hosted by ACP member Ken Robinson, CFP, JD, offers an interesting array of ACP advisors sharing stories of how they became successful, fee-only, comprehensive financial advisors.

Serta Simmons Bedding Names Shelley Huff Chief Executive Officer

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Tuesday, November 2, 2021
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DORAVILLE, Ga., Nov. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC (SSB), one of North America's largest sleep companies, announced today that Shelley Huff, Chief Operating Officer of SSB and Chief Executive Officer of Tuft & Needle, has been named Chief Executive Officer of SSB, effective Dec. 1, 2021.

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  • DORAVILLE, Ga., Nov. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC (SSB), one of North America's largest sleep companies, announced today that Shelley Huff, Chief Operating Officer of SSB and Chief Executive Officer of Tuft & Needle, has been named Chief Executive Officer of SSB, effective Dec. 1, 2021.
  • "It is a privilege to have the opportunity to lead the Serta Simmons Bedding team into the next phase of our company's transformation," said Huff.
  • Huff joined SSB in July 2020 as Executive Vice President of Direct-to-Consumer of SSB and CEO of Tuft & Needle and was promoted to Chief Operating Officer in April 2021.
  • Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC is one of the largest manufacturers, marketers, and suppliers of mattresses in North America.