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Lungs at Work Announces New CEO

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

MCMURRAY, Pa., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lungs at Work is proud to announce James (Jim) E. Wood Jr. as Chief Executive Officer.

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  • MCMURRAY, Pa., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lungs at Work is proud to announce James (Jim) E. Wood Jr. as Chief Executive Officer.
  • "As the founder of Lungs at Work, Lynda has been the heart and soul of the organization.
  • Her vision and work ethic have built one of the most successful Black Lung Clinics in the United States.
  • As a registered respiratory therapist, Jim brings more than 23 years of clinical and leadership experience to Lungs at Work.

VHS Learning Is Awarded Teaching with Primary Sources Grant from Library of Congress

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

BOSTON, March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- VHS Learning has been selected to receive a $25,000 grant to create a high-quality U.S. History curriculum and professional development supporting discussion-based primary source analysis online and in other learning settings. This project is funded by a grant from the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) Eastern Region program, managed by Waynesburg University.

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  • This project is funded by a grant from the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) Eastern Region program, managed by Waynesburg University.
  • During the grant project, VHS Learning will design 33 primary source analysis lessons within a cohesive, newly-developed U.S. History curriculum.
  • Primary sources will include photographs, audio recordings, videos, and manuscripts primarily from the Library of Congress.
  • VHS Learning will seek sources with high relevance to students' lives, including sources that amplify under-represented voices and that reflect diverse young people's perspectives.

Erie Insurance names diversity, equity and inclusion leader Lance Hyde to VP role

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Thursday, August 18, 2022

ERIE, Pa., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Erie Insurance (ERIE) has named Lance Hyde to the role of Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), effective August 22. Hyde will report to ERIE's Chief Diversity and Community Development Officer Chris Marsh in the position and lead the company's DEI team and related enterprise initiatives.

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  • Hyde will lead ERIE's diversity, equity and inclusion team, bringing experience from Koppers, Inc., where he led global inclusion and diversity initiatives
    ERIE, Pa., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Erie Insurance (ERIE) has named Lance Hyde to the role of Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), effective August 22.
  • Hyde brings more than 15 years of experience in diversity and inclusion practices, including significant supplier diversity and sustainability expertise, to the leadership role at ERIE.
  • He joins the company after serving as Director of Global Inclusion and Diversity at Pittsburgh-based Koppers International.
  • "I am excited to welcome Lance to the ERIE Family and the Erie community," said Marsh.

Work.software Adds Ed Lawrence as Sales Executive

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021

PITTSBURGH, Dec. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Work.software, a SaaS company focused on creating a collaborative environment to ensure your top performers are recognized and rewarded, is pleased to announce the addition of Edward Lawrence to the position of Sales Executive.

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  • PITTSBURGH, Dec. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Work.software, a SaaS company focused on creating a collaborative environment to ensure your top performers are recognized and rewarded, is pleased to announce the addition of Edward Lawrence to the position of Sales Executive.
  • Past positions held by Ed include roles at prominent publicly traded companies such as Aetna, Automatic Data Processing (ADP), and Colliers International, where he assisted clients in pursuit of achieving their business goals.
  • Ed built his career by exceeding new business sales and revenue goals while creating and implementing strategies that empower clients to improve company culture by optimizing the places they work.
  • "Ed is a seasoned sales professional who understands the challenges facing companies focused on retaining and attracting employees through providing optimal work environments.