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Abel Communications Launches New On-Demand Thought Leadership Program

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星期三, 五月 8, 2024

BALTIMORE, May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Abel Communications, an award-winning public relations firm, has announced the launch of "Expertise, Amplified," an on-demand Thought Leadership program designed to programmatically and strategically raise the profile of subject matter experts.

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  • BALTIMORE, May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Abel Communications , an award-winning public relations firm, has announced the launch of "Expertise, Amplified," an on-demand Thought Leadership program designed to programmatically and strategically raise the profile of subject matter experts.
  • "Anyone in the business of selling their thinking –– a lawyer, engineer, accountant, architect –– can be a Thought Leader," said Greg Abel, CEO and president of Abel Communications.
  • Abel Communications has provided similar programs for clients including Medifast, OneDigital, UnitedHealthcare, Crisis24, and Loyola University Maryland.
  • Chris Mullins, senior managing principal at OneDigital, praised the Abel Communications team for their creativity, organization and follow through.

The Washington Area Community Investment Fund (Wacif) Announces Shannan Herbert as its New CEO

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星期二, 三月 19, 2024

Today, the Washington Area Community Investment Fund (Wacif) announced Shannan Herbert as its new CEO.

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  • Today, the Washington Area Community Investment Fund (Wacif) announced Shannan Herbert as its new CEO.
  • An accomplished finance executive with deep expertise in commercial banking, community development banking, fintech, and the nonprofit sector, Herbert has dedicated her career to providing capital and capacity building support to communities that have been historically under-resourced.
  • She received her Bachelors in Business Administration from Howard University and an MBA from Loyola University Maryland.
  • Herbert was the board’s unanimous selection from a pool of highly talented, experienced, and diverse finalists.

Ananta Islam is appointed as new CEO and Region President Americas of Körber Business Area Supply Chain

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星期二, 一月 23, 2024

DALLAS, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ananta Islam is appointed as new CEO and Region President Americas of Körber Business Area Supply Chain located in Dallas, Texas as of January 1, 2024.

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  • DALLAS, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ananta Islam is appointed as new CEO and Region President Americas of Körber Business Area Supply Chain located in Dallas, Texas as of January 1, 2024.
  • Islam will strengthen Körber's ambitious North America growth strategy for the mail and parcel business and ensure that the Business Area continues to expand its positioning for market leadership.
  • Prior to joining Körber, Ananta Islam held various senior leadership roles in North America.
  • Dirk Hejnal, CEO, Körber Business Area Supply Chain comments: "On behalf of the BA Extended Executive Board, join me in welcoming Ananta and wishing him the best of luck and success in his new role."

Victims' Advocate Guy D'Andrea Promoted to Co-Managing Partner of Laffey, Bucci & Kent

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星期一, 一月 22, 2024

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Personal injury law firm Laffey, Bucci & Kent is pleased to announce that Guy D'Andrea has been promoted to Co-Managing Partner of the firm. A former prosecutor and seasoned civil trial lawyer, D'Andrea represents those who have suffered sexual and physical assaults/abuse in institutional settings.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Personal injury law firm Laffey, Bucci & Kent is pleased to announce that Guy D'Andrea has been promoted to Co-Managing Partner of the firm.
  • "Guy is an incredible asset to the firm, and we are proud to elevate him to the role of Co-Managing Partner," said Jeff Laffey, Co-Managing Partner.
  • "Guy is an incredible asset to the firm, and we are proud to elevate him to the role of Co-Managing Partner," said Jeff Laffey, Co-Managing Partner.
  • Laffey, Bucci & Kent was founded in 2009 by Jeff Laffey, Paul Bucci & Brian Kent.

Bradley Appointed to CopperPoint Board of Directors

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星期四, 一月 11, 2024

PHOENIX, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CopperPoint Insurance Companies, a western-based super regional commercial insurance company and leading provider of workers' compensation and commercial insurance solutions, announced today that Thomas Bradley has been appointed to the CopperPoint Mutual Insurance Holding Company Board of Directors.

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  • PHOENIX, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CopperPoint Insurance Companies, a western-based super regional commercial insurance company and leading provider of workers' compensation and commercial insurance solutions, announced today that Thomas Bradley has been appointed to the CopperPoint Mutual Insurance Holding Company Board of Directors.
  • He joined the Board of Argo Group in 2018 and was appointed Chair of their Board in 2020.
  • "We are proud to welcome Tom to the CopperPoint Board of Directors," said Ken Kirk, Board Chair.
  • CopperPoint CEO, Marc E. Schmittlein added, "I too am excited for Tom to be joining our CopperPoint Board.

Chartwell Law Announces the Promotion of Eleven New Partners

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星期二, 一月 9, 2024

VALLEY FORGE, Pa., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chartwell Law is pleased to announce the elevation of eleven attorneys to partner.

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  • VALLEY FORGE, Pa., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chartwell Law is pleased to announce the elevation of eleven attorneys to partner.
  • The new partners practice in ten of the firm's offices and represent a variety of practice areas.
  • "Congratulations to our new partners," said Tom Strohmetz, a Founding Partner and Chartwell's Chief Communications Officer.
  • "Their dedication to both our clients and our firm reflects Chartwell priorities—valuing both our people and the outstanding legal services they provide."

Loyola University Maryland, a Jesuit University, Selects YuJa Panorama Digital Accessibility Platform Following Rigorous RFP Evaluation

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星期三, 十二月 6, 2023

Loyola University Maryland, a Catholic, Jesuit comprehensive university in Baltimore, Maryland, selected the YuJa Panorama Digital Accessibility Platform to help increase the accessibility of course content for its more than 5,000 students.

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  • Loyola University Maryland, a Catholic, Jesuit comprehensive university in Baltimore, Maryland, selected the YuJa Panorama Digital Accessibility Platform to help increase the accessibility of course content for its more than 5,000 students.
  • YuJa Panorama was selected following a rigorous RFP evaluation and selection process.
  • University officials were seeking a solution to help detect and remediate accessibility concerns, as well as one that provides accessible course design tools and offers robust user training.
  • YuJa Panorama provides an accessible design toolset that enables instructors and course designers to create accessible content from the start.

HCI Equity Partners Hires Brittany McDonald as Chief of Staff and Vice President of Communications

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星期二, 十一月 14, 2023

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HCI Equity Partners ("HCI"), a leading lower middle-market private equity firm, today announced that Brittany McDonald has joined the firm in the dual role of Chief of Staff and Vice President of Communications to directly support Doug McCormick, Managing Partner of HCI, and lead the strategy and implementation of internal and external, multi-channel communications efforts.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HCI Equity Partners ("HCI"), a leading lower middle-market private equity firm, today announced that Brittany McDonald has joined the firm in the dual role of Chief of Staff and Vice President of Communications to directly support Doug McCormick, Managing Partner of HCI, and lead the strategy and implementation of internal and external, multi-channel communications efforts.
  • "We are confident that Brittany's extensive experience in institutional investor relations and capital formation strategy will significantly contribute to HCI's investor outreach," said Doug McCormick, Managing Partner at HCI.
  • "Her wide-ranging business development skills extend from financial analysis of portfolio opportunities to marketing and communications.
  • Ms. McDonald joins HCI with nearly 12 years of private equity and investor relations experience, having most recently served as Assistant Vice President at EIG Global Energy Partners, where she developed and executed fundraising strategies, strengthened relationships with investors and supported senior leadership on business development efforts.

Sherwin-Williams Board of Directors Elects Heidi Petz CEO Effective January 1, 2024

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星期三, 十月 11, 2023

CLEVELAND, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sherwin-Williams Company (NYSE: SHW) announced today that its Board of Directors has elected Heidi G. Petz to serve as the Company's next Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective January 1, 2024. Ms. Petz, 48, who has served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Sherwin-Williams for the last two years, will assume the CEO duties currently held by Chairman and CEO John G. Morikis. Ms. Petz will continue to serve as President. After serving as CEO since 2016, Mr. Morikis will continue to serve as Executive Chairman. In addition, the Board increased its size from 10 to 11 members and elected Ms. Petz to fill the resulting vacancy, effective October 10, 2023.

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  • CLEVELAND, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sherwin-Williams Company (NYSE: SHW) announced today that its Board of Directors has elected Heidi G. Petz to serve as the Company's next Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective January 1, 2024.
  • After serving as CEO since 2016, Mr. Morikis will continue to serve as Executive Chairman.
  • In addition, the Board increased its size from 10 to 11 members and elected Ms. Petz to fill the resulting vacancy, effective October 10, 2023.
  • With this transition, Heidi becomes only the tenth CEO in the 157-year history of the Company.

Grubhub Brings Amazon's Just Walk Out Technology to Campus Partners

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星期二, 八月 29, 2023

CHICAGO, Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Grubhub Campus announced today that Amazon's Just Walk Out technology is now available at Loyola University Maryland, the first Grubhub-partnered campus to deploy the technology.

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  • CHICAGO, Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Grubhub Campus announced today that Amazon's Just Walk Out technology is now available at Loyola University Maryland, the first Grubhub-partnered campus to deploy the technology.
  • With Amazon's Just Walk Out technology, Grubhub campus partners are able to offer a frictionless experience that allows students, faculty and staff to shop at convenience stores on campus and skip the checkout.
  • "Our installation with Amazon's Just Walk Out technology is another example of how we are strengthening our relationship with our campus partners with cost-saving technology and driving student adoption," said Eric Ferguson, chief operations officer at Grubhub.
  • "We are thrilled to bring Just Walk Out technology and Grubhub together at Loyola University Maryland," said Jon Jenkins, vice president of Just Walk Out technology, AWS Applications.