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Turfgrass AI and EV Technology Leader FireFly Automatix Appoints Liz Hocker to Board of Directors

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

On the heels of the most successful launch in FireFly Automatix , Inc.’s history – the recent introduction of the fully autonomous M100-AV electric professional mower – the company today appointed former Nasdaq Managing Director of the Southwest United States, Liz Hocker , to its Board of Directors.

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  • On the heels of the most successful launch in FireFly Automatix , Inc.’s history – the recent introduction of the fully autonomous M100-AV electric professional mower – the company today appointed former Nasdaq Managing Director of the Southwest United States, Liz Hocker , to its Board of Directors.
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    Liz Hocker Joins FireFly Automatix Board (Photo: Business Wire)
    With more than 25 years’ experience in business consulting, banking, HR, and Capital Markets, Hocker has positively impacted hundreds of companies through the operations and people-oriented initiatives her teams have delivered.
  • “We are very excited to welcome Liz to our Board of Directors,” said FireFly Automatix CEO Andrew Limpert.
  • “FireFly’s sustainable approach to agriculture and environmental maintenance is revolutionizing the industry,” she continued.

ArcBest Names Experienced Finance Executive Matt Beasley as Next Chief Financial Officer

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Thursday, April 6, 2023

FORT SMITH, Ark., April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ArcBest ® (Nasdaq: ARCB), a leader in supply chain logistics, today announced it has named Matt Beasley as its next chief financial officer and treasurer, effective May 14, 2023.

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  • FORT SMITH, Ark., April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ArcBest ® (Nasdaq: ARCB), a leader in supply chain logistics, today announced it has named Matt Beasley as its next chief financial officer and treasurer, effective May 14, 2023.
  • Beasley, ArcBest's current treasurer, will succeed David Cobb, who is retiring after a 17-year career with the company.
  • Beasley joined the company in early 2022 and has over 20 years of financial experience, including executive-level roles in treasury, investor relations, enterprise risk management, and financial planning and analysis.
  • Beasley holds a bachelor's degree in finance and MIS from The University of Tulsa and a Master of Business Administration in entrepreneurship from St. Edward's University.

Julian Lopez Joins LPL as Executive Vice President, Independent Advisor Services

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Thursday, February 23, 2023

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LPL Financial LLC today announced that Julian Lopez has joined the firm as executive vice president of Independent Advisor Services Relationship Management, effective February 21.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LPL Financial LLC today announced that Julian Lopez has joined the firm as executive vice president of Independent Advisor Services Relationship Management, effective February 21.
  • He reports to Matt Enyedi, LPL Financial managing director, Client Success, and is based in College Station, TX.
  • Lopez joins LPL from Charles Schwab, where, over a 22-year period, he held several leadership roles, most recently as managing director of the Relationship Management team.
  • “I'm thrilled to join LPL and a team that has the exclusive focus of serving our growing advisor community,” Lopez said.

Uber Continues Campus Safety Initiatives Through Discounted Trips at 10 Colleges Across the US

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Friday, January 27, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As students return to college campuses after winter break, Uber (NYSE:UBER) is doubling down on its commitment to raising awareness of rideshare safety. Uber has partnered with It's On Us and IACLEA to develop rideshare safety tips which are shared in-app with riders picked up or dropped off at more than 2,000 US college campuses.

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  • Uber partners with It's On Us and the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administration (IACLEA) to share rideshare safety tips as students return to campus.
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As students return to college campuses after winter break, Uber (NYSE:UBER) is doubling down on its commitment to raising awareness of rideshare safety.
  • College campuses across the US will also receive posters featuring important safety tips , including reminding riders to ' Check Your Ride ' before getting into the vehicle.
  • Starting today I t's On Us , a leading nonprofit in college campus sexual assault prevention, will help distribute vouchers for a discounted Uber ride when students at select colleges read our safety material.

LG CHANNELS EXCLUSIVE DOCU-SERIES "THE RIVALRIES" TO FEATURE 'BATTLE OF THE SAINTS' MATCH BETWEEN ST. MARY'S AND ST. EDWARD'S WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL PROGRAMS

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Friday, September 30, 2022

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Sept. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics USA, an official partner of the NCAA®, announced that its fifth episode of The Rivalries, a docu-series that offers a behind-the-scenes look into college sports' lesser known but no less intense rivalries, will feature St. Mary's University (San Antonio, Texas) and St. Edwards University (Austin, Texas).

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  • Attendees will also have the chance to win prizes including LG Monitors and LG Gram 2-in-1 Laptops during the match.
  • A rivalry that stems over 50 years in volleyball, the Hilltoppers and Rattlers meet annually in the Battle of the Saints.
  • TheRivalries series is available free and exclusively ontheNCAA Championships Channel (Channel 100) via LG Channels on LG Smart TVs.
  • With more than 350 channels and growing, LG TV owners can easily discovertheir favorite programs by launchingtheLG Channels application on their LG TV's webOS platform (LG smart TV models 2016-present).

New Book For Business Professionals, Leaders and Mangers, LEADING AND MANAGING SIMULTANEOUSLY, Presents Hands On Approach To Running A Successful Business

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Monday, August 15, 2022

Throughout his career, he observed and identified effective business practices while developing an impressive resume.

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  • Throughout his career, he observed and identified effective business practices while developing an impressive resume.
  • In his newly published book Leading and Managing Simultaneously, Hubble presents over one hundred and twenty-five lessons he has learned throughout his extensive career, some hard, some humbling, and all rewarding.
  • Hubble reveals the fundamentals of running a successful business and stresses the importance of finding good mentors.
  • Marks business track record includes numerous successful corporate turnarounds, along with building high-performance teams that consistently delivered industry-leading profitable growth.

Comerica Appoints Sineria Ordóñez National Hispanic Business Development Manager

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Monday, May 2, 2022

DALLAS, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Comerica Bank announced it has appointed Sineria Ordez as National Hispanic Business Development Manager to support its ongoing commitment to strengthening relationships with Hispanic business leaders, entrepreneurs and communities across its five primary markets of California, Texas, Michigan, Arizona and Florida.

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  • DALLAS, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Comerica Bank announced it has appointed Sineria Ordez as National Hispanic Business Development Manager to support its ongoing commitment to strengthening relationships with Hispanic business leaders, entrepreneurs and communities across its five primary markets of California, Texas, Michigan, Arizona and Florida.
  • "I'm excited to work with the Hispanic communities and business leaders across Comerica's footprint to create new opportunities," said Ordez.
  • Ordez is the newest Business Development Manager to assist in Comerica's efforts to serve diverse communities.
  • Last year, Comerica named three colleagues to National Business Development Manager positions which included Summer Faussette,African American Business Development Manager; Sonya Trac,Asian American Business Development Manager; and Hassan Melhem, Middle Eastern American Business Development Manager.

Santos Herrera Joins Gilbane Building Company as Senior Project Executive in Chicago

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Monday, March 14, 2022

CHICAGO, March 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane Building Company is pleased to announce that Santos Herrera has joined the company as senior project executive in the downtown Chicago office, focused on Gilbane's strategic growth in the life sciences market sector throughout the Midwest.

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  • CHICAGO, March 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane Building Company is pleased to announce that Santos Herrera has joined the company as senior project executive in the downtown Chicago office, focused on Gilbane's strategic growth in the life sciences market sector throughout the Midwest.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Santos Herrera to our growing and diverse leadership team in Chicago.
  • Before joining Gilbane, Mr. Herrera worked for a Houston-based engineering and construction company as a project director for nearly two decades.
  • A family business founded in 1870, Gilbane has active participation from the 4th, 5th, and 6th generations of the Gilbane family.

SPRY EXPANDS NIL COMPLIANCE OFFERINGS FOR COLLEGE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENTS WITH SPRYCONNECT

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022

With SpryConnect, athletic departments will have the ability to connect with their teams like never before.

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  • With SpryConnect, athletic departments will have the ability to connect with their teams like never before.
  • Administrators can access ALL department information on SpryConnect including NIL compliance, academic and athletic schedules, CARA and RARA hours, education content as well as paperwork, financial aid situations, and more.
  • From NIL to general compliance, SpryConnect is an all-encompassing platform so athletic departments do not have to spend more money or time on another solution.
  • Spry's newest offering, SpryConnect, is a general compliance product that will streamline NIL processes and general compliance systems on one secure, user-friendly, customizable platform.