Eastern Region

HomeServe Celebrates Eighth Annual Contractor Awards

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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HomeServe North America honored 13 of its network contractors during the Eighth Annual Contractor Awards at the Omni Nashville Hotel Aug. 31.

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  • HomeServe North America honored 13 of its network contractors during the Eighth Annual Contractor Awards at the Omni Nashville Hotel Aug. 31.
  • HomeServe invited the top 81 performing contractor partners from its network around the U.S. and Canada for a day of sessions exploring utilizing technology to improve the customer experience, business growth strategies and encouraging people to enter the skilled trades.
  • “Our contractor partners truly represent what our business is all about – providing a hassle-free home repair experience.
  • HomeServe customers also have access to a U.S.-based call center available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for service and support.

Casella Drives Innovation in Recycling & Sustainability With Materials Recovery Facility Upgrade

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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The facility upgrade is complete with state-of-the-art equipment aimed to help increase throughput, improve end-product quality, and enhance safety.

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  • The facility upgrade is complete with state-of-the-art equipment aimed to help increase throughput, improve end-product quality, and enhance safety.
  • The Charlestown MRF, owned and operated by Casella, is one of the largest recycling facilities in the country and accepts materials from many customers and communities throughout Massachusetts and the greater Boston area.
  • Casella invested approximately $20 million as part of the upgrade at the recycling facility.
  • “Since opening our first recycling facility in 1977, there has been a significant amount of innovation, technology, and change and we are proud to remain a leader in bringing that innovation to the marketplace,” said Casella Chairman and CEO, John W. Casella.

EY US Names Dante D'Egidio as Vice Chair of Americas Assurance and Katrina Kimpel as Vice Chair of the EY Professional Practice Group

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Monday, June 12, 2023
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Kimpel, who most recently served as deputy vice chair of the Professional Practice Group, has deep experience in accounting and financial reporting, auditing and regulatory matters.

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  • Kimpel, who most recently served as deputy vice chair of the Professional Practice Group, has deep experience in accounting and financial reporting, auditing and regulatory matters.
  • NEW YORK, June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ernst & Young LLP ( EY US or the Firm) today announced the appointment of Dante D'Egidio as Vice Chair of Assurance , effective July 1, 2023.
  • Katrina Kimpel has been named Vice Chair of the Professional Practice Group to drive further innovation in audit quality.
  • Kimpel, a certified public accountant, has served in multiple roles in Professional Practice, including Americas Deputy Vice Chair of the practice, Professional Practice Director – East Region and National Accounting partner responsible for income tax accounting.

SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. ANNOUNCES NEW TOP SALES EXECUTIVE

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Monday, March 20, 2023
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CAMDEN, N.J., March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) announced today that Troy A. Poston has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Sales, effective April 1st.

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  • CAMDEN, N.J., March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) announced today that Troy A. Poston has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Sales, effective April 1st.
  • Poston was previously Regional Vice President, Eastern Region for Subaru of America.
  • In his new role, Poston is responsible for regional sales offices, field operations, vehicle planning and logistics, market development and sales operations.
  • Before joining SOA in 1997, Poston held a combination of sales and management roles at several new car dealerships in Texas and a District Sales Manager position with the Chrysler Corporation.

QBE North America Shares Top Tips to Help Business Owners Prepare for Spring

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Monday, March 20, 2023
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QBE North America is sharing best practices to help U.S. business owners predict, prepare and protect themselves from potential risks throughout the season.

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  • QBE North America is sharing best practices to help U.S. business owners predict, prepare and protect themselves from potential risks throughout the season.
  • QBE North America suggests the following to help business owners ready their property and employees this spring:
    Locate, map and label indoor and outdoor shut-off valves (water, sprinkler, gas, etc.)
  • "Some losses are unpredictable, no matter how prepared you are," said Monique McQueen, Vice President, Property Claims, QBE North America.
  • By getting to know their customers, their business operations, priorities and concerns, they can help deliver the best possible outcomes.

Diageo North America Honors US Military Troops on Veterans Day Through Annual Military Service Appreciation Day Event

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Monday, November 14, 2022
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In commemoration of Veterans Day this year, Diageo North America hosted its seventh annual Military Service Appreciation Day event.

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  • In commemoration of Veterans Day this year, Diageo North America hosted its seventh annual Military Service Appreciation Day event.
  • Together, Diageo employees, non-profit organizations and community leaders designed and assembled care packages for US military troops serving overseas and at home.
  • Every year, we honor our US military troops on Veterans Day through our annual Military Service Appreciation Day packing event.
  • Follow at Twitter and Instagram for news and information about Diageo North America: @Diageo_NA.

EDP Renewables Celebrates the Start of Construction on the Indiana Crossroads II Wind Farm

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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Chalmers, Indiana, Oct. 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EDP Renewables North America ( EDPR NA ),a leading renewable energy developer and operator in North America, announcesthe start of construction at the 202-megawatt (MW) Indiana Crossroads II Wind Farm in White County, Indiana.

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  • Chalmers, Indiana, Oct. 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EDP Renewables North America ( EDPR NA ),a leading renewable energy developer and operator in North America, announcesthe start of construction at the 202-megawatt (MW) Indiana Crossroads II Wind Farm in White County, Indiana.
  • During the peak of construction, Indiana Crossroads II Wind Farm will employ 250 full-time jobs and will hire eight permanent positions to operate and perform routine maintenance on the project throughout its multi-decade operational life.
  • In addition, Indiana Crossroads II will drive increased spending at community businesses within its footprint, including restaurants, hotels, and shops.
  • Indiana Crossroads II Wind Farm has an executed power purchase agreement (PPA) between EDP Renewables and Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO), a subsidiary of NiSource Inc. (NYSE: NI).

Resilience Continues to Attract Leading Insurance Talent: Names Sarah Thompson SVP of Underwriting

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Resilience, which provides cyber insurance and security solutions to mid-market enterprises, continues to build its experienced insurance team with the addition of Sarah Thompson as SVP of Underwriting.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Resilience, which provides cyber insurance and security solutions to mid-market enterprises, continues to build its experienced insurance team with the addition of Sarah Thompson as SVP of Underwriting.
  • Thompson joins Resilience from Aon, where she was Director of Reinsurance in Global Cyber Practice, leading cyber treaty negotiations and placements focused on growing market support and capacity development.
  • Thompson is based in the Resilience New York office, and will report to Killian Brady, VP of Underwriting, Eastern Region.
  • By bringing together security, insurance, and recovery, Resilience goes beyond risk transfer to help clients become cyber resilient.

Amy C. Grey and Matthew T. Brown Promoted to Co-Directors of Asset Management at Brookwood Financial Partners, LLC

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Monday, December 20, 2021
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BEVERLY,Mass., Dec. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Brookwood Financial Partners, LLC ("Brookwood"), a nationally-recognized private equity real estate investment firm, is pleased to announce that Amy C. Grey and Matthew T. Brown have been promoted to co-directors of Asset Management for the firm.

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  • BEVERLY,Mass., Dec. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Brookwood Financial Partners, LLC ("Brookwood"), a nationally-recognized private equity real estate investment firm, is pleased to announce that Amy C. Grey and Matthew T. Brown have been promoted to co-directors of Asset Management for the firm.
  • There she oversaw the leasing, property management, budgeting, and financial analysis for that portfolio of properties.
  • Ms. Grey began her career with Brookwood as an Acquisitions Analyst, where she primarily underwrote and managed the due diligence process for new acquisitions.
  • Prior to joining Brookwood, Ms. Grey was an Associate at TA Associates Realty, a leading provider of real estate investment management services in the United States.

Lone Star Overnight (LSO™) Announces New Leadership Update

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021
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AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Austin-based regional parcel delivery company Lone Star Overnight (LSO) has officially released an update regarding company leadership following the departure of former President and CEORichard Metzler.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Austin-based regional parcel delivery company Lone Star Overnight (LSO) has officially released an update regarding company leadership following the departure of former President and CEORichard Metzler.
  • With several leadership changes recentlymade within the company, O'Connor is stepping forward and bringing years of leadership experience in package & freight and express shipping to LSO.
  • LSO's delivery service area reaches roughly 43 million people per year, positioning them as a leader among regional overnight carrier companies.
  • Lone Star Overnight (LSO) is headquartered in Austin, Texas, and, over the last 30 years, has become a leading regional parcel delivery company.