Political Affairs (magazine)

Frankenmuth Insurance Appoints Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

FRANKENMUTH, Mich., Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Frankenmuth Insurance, a super-regional insurance carrier based in Frankenmuth, Michigan, is pleased to announce Dawn Jaffray has been named Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer of Frankenmuth Mutual Holding Company and its subsidiary companies. Jaffray will serve on the Executive Committee and the Retirement, Investment, and Political Affairs committees.

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  • Dawn Jaffray has been named Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer of Frankenmuth Mutual Holding Company and its subsidiary companies.
  • FRANKENMUTH, Mich., Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Frankenmuth Insurance , a super-regional insurance carrier based in Frankenmuth, Michigan, is pleased to announce Dawn Jaffray has been named Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer of Frankenmuth Mutual Holding Company and its subsidiary companies.
  • Her recent insurance company roles have included serving as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for CopperPoint Insurance Company and as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for UFG Insurance.
  • She is a Chartered Professional Accountant, a Certified Investor Relations Officer, and a Deming Total Quality Management continuous improvement trainer.

Former MOPSC Commission Chairman Kevin Gunn to join Evergy

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Evergy, Inc. (NASDAQ: EVRG) announced today that Kevin Gunn will join its leadership team in January.

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  • Evergy, Inc. (NASDAQ: EVRG) announced today that Kevin Gunn will join its leadership team in January.
  • I’m excited to have him join our Evergy leadership team.”
    Gunn joins Evergy with 20 years of experience in policymaking, energy and regulation.
  • He served on the Missouri Public Service Commission for five years, including as Chairman, and on the board of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC).
  • In his role at Evergy, Gunn will focus in particular on the company’s work with Missouri and federal regulators and stakeholders.

CATALYZE DALLAS NAMES WILLIAM CERVIN PRINCIPAL

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

DALLAS, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Catalyze Dallas has named William Cervin as Principal, an executive leadership role whereby he will act as interim CEO to stand up new companies within the Catalyze portfolio, which currently includes Alpine Advanced Materials, Almaden Genomics, and Metro Aerospace.

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  • DALLAS, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Catalyze Dallas has named William Cervin as Principal, an executive leadership role whereby he will act as interim CEO to stand up new companies within the Catalyze portfolio, which currently includes Alpine Advanced Materials, Almaden Genomics, and Metro Aerospace.
  • Catalyze accelerates commercialization of intellectual property sourced from the Fortune 100 to unleash the full value and potential of their R&D investments in technology.
  • "As Catalyze enters our next stage of growth, William will accelerate our signature turnkey commercialization model for founding new companies, which increases Catalyze's unique value to our investors."
  • Before joining Catalyze, Cervin founded and led a pioneering B2B2C fintech company that facilitated tens of millions in sales for its customers and automated risk underwriting for enterprises.

The COP28 Presidency and EU Commission agree to work together to drive a just energy transition and deliver concrete actions that leave no one behind

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

The COP28 Presidency and the Commission agreed to work together on multiple areas to drive a just energy transition and deliver concrete actions that leave no one behind.

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  • The COP28 Presidency and the Commission agreed to work together on multiple areas to drive a just energy transition and deliver concrete actions that leave no one behind.
  • The Commission expressed its support for the initiative of the Incoming COP28 Presidency to organize the first-ever health day and climate-health ministerial.
  • As mandated by the Paris Climate Agreement, COP28 UAE will deliver the first ever Global Stocktake – a comprehensive evaluation of progress against climate goals.
  • The UAE will lead a process for all parties to agree upon a clear roadmap to accelerate progress through a pragmatic global energy transition and a "leave no one behind" approach to inclusive climate action.

The COP28 Presidency and EU Commission agree to work together to drive a just energy transition and deliver concrete actions that leave no one behind

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

The COP28 Presidency and the Commission agreed to work together on multiple areas to drive a just energy transition and deliver concrete actions that leave no one behind.

Key Points: 
  • The COP28 Presidency and the Commission agreed to work together on multiple areas to drive a just energy transition and deliver concrete actions that leave no one behind.
  • These targets would support the transition towards energy systems free of unabated fossil fuels.
  • The Commission expressed its support for the initiative of the Incoming COP28 Presidency to organize the first-ever health day and climate-health ministerial.
  • As mandated by the Paris Climate Agreement, COP28 UAE will deliver the first ever Global Stocktake – a comprehensive evaluation of progress against climate goals.

Frankenmuth Insurance Names Andy Knudsen Company President

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Sunday, May 21, 2023

FRANKENMUTH, Mich., May 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Frankenmuth Insurance has announced Andy Knudsen, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, and Corporate Secretary, has been appointed and promoted to succeed Fred Edmond as the company's President, effective April 25, 2023. Edmond retains his responsibilities as Chief Executive Officer.

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  • Frankenmuth Insurance has announced Andy Knudsen, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, and Corporate Secretary, has been appointed and promoted to succeed Fred Edmond as the company's President, effective April 25, 2023.
  • FRANKENMUTH, Mich., May 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Frankenmuth Insurance has announced Andy Knudsen, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, and Corporate Secretary, has been appointed and promoted to succeed Fred Edmond as the company's President, effective April 25, 2023.
  • Knudsen has 32 years of Claims management experience and has been with Frankenmuth Insurance for more than ten years.
  • Additionally, Knudsen serves on the Board of Directors and as President of the Frankenmuth Insurance Foundation.

Brooklyn College to Welcome Patrick Gaspard for Second Presidential Lecture Series Event

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

Brooklyn College will continue its successful Presidential Lecture Series on April 25 when Michelle J. Anderson welcomes the President and CEO of the Center for American Progress and the CEO of the Center for American Progress Action Fund Patrick Gaspard .

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  • Brooklyn College will continue its successful Presidential Lecture Series on April 25 when Michelle J. Anderson welcomes the President and CEO of the Center for American Progress and the CEO of the Center for American Progress Action Fund Patrick Gaspard .
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230420005971/en/
    This event will run from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public.
  • Brooklyn College’s Presidential Lecture Series features President Anderson in conversation with high-profile leaders and is aimed at exposing students and the extended Brooklyn College community to inspiring ideas, courageous leadership, and models of civic engagement and civil discourse.
  • This President Lecture Series event is presented in partnership with the Martin Mendelsohn ’63 and Syma R. Mendelsohn ’64 Lectureship in International Relations at Brooklyn College.

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan concludes visit to U.S.

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Friday, February 17, 2023

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, concluded his visit to Washington, DC after meeting with senior US government officials and Congressional leaders.

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  • Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, concluded his visit to Washington, DC after meeting with senior US government officials and Congressional leaders.
  • During meetings with Jake Sullivan, US National Security Advisor, and Brett McGurk, Deputy Assistant to the President and White House Coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa, Sheikh Abdullah reaffirmed a shared commitment to cooperate on efforts to promote peace in the region.
  • Tim Lenderking, US Special Envoy for Yemen, briefed Sheikh Abdullah on US efforts to address the crisis in Yemen.
  • The two officials stressed the need to reach a peaceful solution that would alleviate the humanitarian suffering of the Yemeni people.

UAE Foreign Minister Meets U.S. Counterpart, Senators in Washington

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, on Tuesday met with Antony Blinken, US Secretary of State, in Washington.

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  • Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, on Tuesday met with Antony Blinken, US Secretary of State, in Washington.
  • They discussed ways to further broaden and deepen the strong US-UAE partnership, and cooperation in the fields of security, climate, trade exchange and investment.
  • On the other hand, the UAE Foreign Minister held meetings with members of the Senate, Bob Menendez, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee; Jim Risch, Vice Chairman of the Committee; Senator Todd Young.
  • The meetings were attended by Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashemy, Minister of State for International Cooperation; Ambassador Lana Zaki Nusseibeh, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation for Political Affairs and the UAE Permanent Representative to the United Nations; and Yousef Manea Al Otaiba, the UAE Ambassador to the United States.

CCC Marks 50th Anniversary of Canada-Bahrain Diplomatic Relations

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Thursday, February 2, 2023

OTTAWA, Feb. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Canada and the Kingdom of Bahrain.

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  • OTTAWA, Feb. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Canada and the Kingdom of Bahrain.
  • Canada has enjoyed positive relations with Bahrain since February 2, 1973, and the bilateral relationship covers a broad range of issues related to security, trade and investment.
  • “CCC looks forward to continued dialogue with the Kingdom of Bahrain to advance economic and trade opportunities,” said Kim Douglas, Vice-President, Business Development and Marketing, CCC.
  • To learn more about opportunities in Bahrain, contact the export experts at CCC.