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American Direct Announces Lance Simpson as President and Chief Executive Officer

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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LENEXA, Kan., July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Direct Procurement, LLC ("American Direct"), a national distributor of doors and related hardware as well as a leading access control and commercial integration business, today announced that Lance Simpson has joined American Direct as President and Chief Executive Officer. Effective immediately, he has assumed day-to-day leadership and succeeds American Direct's founder, Byron Whetstone, who will continue to serve on the company's board of directors and remain involved in shaping the strategic vision of the business.

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  • LENEXA, Kan., July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Direct Procurement, LLC ("American Direct"), a national distributor of doors and related hardware as well as a leading access control and commercial integration business, today announced that Lance Simpson has joined American Direct as President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • Prior to joining American Direct, he served as Chief Operating Officer of Cook & Boardman, where he helped triple revenue over four years through both organic initiatives and acquisitions.
  • "I'm incredibly honored to have the opportunity to lead American Direct through its next phase of growth and success," said Simpson.
  • "As I reflect on what we've built at American Direct since the early-1990s, I am excited to welcome Lance into our American Direct family", said Whetstone.

Universal Engineering Sciences Appoints Benjamin P. Butterfield as General Counsel

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Engineering Sciences® (UES), a privately-held national leading engineering and consulting company specializing in geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, building code compliance, threshold inspections and environmental consulting, has appointed Benjamin P. Butterfield to the role of general counsel. Ben has significant experience with a wide array of legal issues including commercial transactions, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, internal audit, risk management, compliance, and labor and employment. With more than 35 years of legal experience, Ben has served as a trusted advisor to senior leadership teams of public and private companies and a wide range of diverse stakeholders. 

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Engineering Sciences (UES), a privately-held national leading engineering and consulting company specializing in geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, building code compliance, threshold inspections and environmental consulting, has appointed Benjamin P. Butterfield to the role of general counsel.
  • "Ben strengthens our existing leadership team with his strong business acumen and experience leading transformational change in large organizations," said UES CEO Dave Witsken.
  • Ben received a law degree from Stetson University College of Law and a bachelor's degree in history from Covenant College.
  • Universal Engineering Sciences is a privately held, rapidly growing engineering and consulting firm with nearly six decades of experience in geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, building code compliance, threshold inspections and environmental consulting.

The AZEK® Company Announces Executive Promotions

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Monday, May 9, 2022
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The AZEK Company Inc. (the Company or AZEK) (NYSE: AZEK), the industry-leading manufacturer of beautiful, low-maintenance and environmentally sustainable outdoor living products, including TimberTech decking, Versatex and AZEK Trim and StruXure pergolas, today announced two executive promotions.

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  • The AZEK Company Inc. (the Company or AZEK) (NYSE: AZEK), the industry-leading manufacturer of beautiful, low-maintenance and environmentally sustainable outdoor living products, including TimberTech decking, Versatex and AZEK Trim and StruXure pergolas, today announced two executive promotions.
  • Prior to joining AZEK, Mr. Skelly served as Vice President of Corporate Development for W.W. Grainger, Inc., an industrial supply company.
  • Prior to joining AZEK, Walbridge served as Deputy General Counsel and Secretary of Century Aluminum Company and Associate General Counsel and Assistant Secretary of Thompson Creek Metals Company.
  • The AZEK Company Inc. (NYSE: AZEK) is the industry-leading designer and manufacturer of beautiful, low maintenance and environmentally sustainable outdoor living products, including TimberTech decking and Versatex AZEK Trim and StruXure pergolas.

TRIUMPH APPOINTS NEAL J. KEATING AS NEW INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR

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Monday, April 25, 2022
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BERWYN, Pa., April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Triumph Group, Inc. (NYSE:TGI) ("TRIUMPH" or the "Company") today announced that Neal J. Keating has joined its Board of Directors as an independent director, effective immediately.

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  • BERWYN, Pa., April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Triumph Group, Inc. (NYSE:TGI) ("TRIUMPH" or the "Company") today announced that Neal J. Keating has joined its Board of Directors as an independent director, effective immediately.
  • Mr. Keating served as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Kaman Corporation, an aerospace and defense company, for 13 years.
  • Mr. Keating received a degree in electrical engineering from the University of Illinois and an MBA from the University of Chicago.
  • TRIUMPH, headquartered in Berwyn, Pennsylvania, designs, engineers, manufactures, repairs, and overhauls a broad portfolio of aerospace and defense systems and components.