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Residential Real Estate Technology Veteran Ray Thornton Joins RealFoundations’ Leadership Team

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星期四, 四月 11, 2024
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RealFoundations , the world’s foremost provider of consulting and managed services for the real estate industry, today announced that Ray Thornton has joined the firm’s leadership team as an Enterprise Managing Consultant, effective April 1, 2024.

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  • RealFoundations , the world’s foremost provider of consulting and managed services for the real estate industry, today announced that Ray Thornton has joined the firm’s leadership team as an Enterprise Managing Consultant, effective April 1, 2024.
  • Thornton brings 22 years of residential real estate experience and more than 30 years of technology experience with significant discipline in multifamily residential and retail operations, program management and technology strategy and advisory.
  • He has deep experience with solution design and configuration, data migration, and technology consolidation to maximize operational efficiency and improve performance.
  • To learn more about RealFoundations’ experience serving leaders in residential real estate, contact John Seaton at [email protected] or visit www.realfoundations.net .

Leidos selected for Army National Guard aviation training contract

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星期二, 四月 9, 2024
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RESTON, Va., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leidos (NYSE:LDOS), a Fortune® 500 innovation company, recently was awarded a new prime contract to perform aviation training services and operations support for the Army National Guard.

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  • RESTON, Va., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leidos (NYSE:LDOS), a Fortune® 500 innovation company, recently was awarded a new prime contract to perform aviation training services and operations support for the Army National Guard.
  • "We're pleased to work with the Army National Guard to support aviation training and operations," said Tim Freeman, Leidos senior vice president and airborne systems business area lead.
  • "The National Guard is one of the nation's oldest institutions, always prepared to protect and defend our country.
  • "Army National Guard Aviation is excited about this new opportunity to join our highly professional Aviation training force with the experience and professionalism that Leidos brings to the fight," said COL A.C. Schilleci, Army National Guard chief aviation and safety division.

Hughes Awarded Production Contract by GA-ASI to Connect Gray Eagle UAS with Next Gen Satellite Communications

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星期一, 四月 8, 2024
Aircraft, SATS, SATCOM, MQ-1C, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, SWAP, ISR, UAS, Army National Guard, Hughes Network Systems, EchoStar, Defense, Government, RSTA, Communications satellite

GERMANTOWN, Md., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hughes Network Systems, an EchoStar (Nasdaq: SATS) company, today announced its it has been awarded a production contract from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) to produce a key component of the next-generation satellite communications (SATCOM) system for the MQ-1C Gray Eagle 25M Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). Under the contract, Hughes will provide advanced, ruggedized HM400 modems, named the HM400T, that integrate with the DoD's standard waveform technology and transmission security (TRANSEC) features to enable significantly increased endurance and resilience for Gray Eagle 25M's wide range of Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaisance (AISR) mission requirements, particularly for operations in contested environments.

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  • "This production contract reinforces the commitment of Hughes to serving GA-ASI and, by extension, the U.S. Army and this program of record, ensuring enhanced communications and ISR capabilities for today's multi-domain operations."
  • This advanced, customized software-defined commercial technology is based on the HM400 modem that is operating on the GA-ASI MQ-9B UAS.
  • After completing the development phase, GA-ASI awarded Hughes the initial production units; Hughes will start delivering these communications systems in the Spring.
  • To learn more about how Hughes delivers secure communications, anytime, anywhere, please visit the Hughes website .

Kopin Partners with BlueHalo for the Development of New Advanced Simulated Binoculars & Monoscope Products

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星期二, 三月 26, 2024
Data Management, Consumer Electronics, Technology, Semiconductor, Telecommunications, Other Defense, Defense, Audio, Video, Internet, Hardware, Electronic Design Automation, Stinger, Surface warfare, Short range air defense, Corporation, Business development, Simulation, KOPN, Army National Guard, Kopin Corporation, Grand Forks, North Dakota, OLED, Lieutenant

Kopin Corporation (NASDAQ: KOPN) a leading provider of application-specific optical solutions and high-performance micro-displays for defense, enterprise, consumer, and medical products, today announced it has been awarded a contract from BlueHalo LLC (BlueHalo) for the design, development, and production of advanced simulated binoculars and monoscope products for use in their Advanced Stinger Trainer (AST) system.

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  • Kopin Corporation (NASDAQ: KOPN) a leading provider of application-specific optical solutions and high-performance micro-displays for defense, enterprise, consumer, and medical products, today announced it has been awarded a contract from BlueHalo LLC (BlueHalo) for the design, development, and production of advanced simulated binoculars and monoscope products for use in their Advanced Stinger Trainer (AST) system.
  • Both products will significantly increase performance over those currently available in similar systems and add to Kopin’s well-established line of Training & Simulation products.
  • Kopin’s products, which are driven by a computer image generator, will incorporate a positional/directional tracking sensor to provide a realistic simulation of the equivalent fielded products.
  • We are pleased that Kopin is expanding our customer base with new partners like BlueHalo who has trusted Kopin with developing and producing these critical systems.”

Lubrication Engineers Names Roy Banes as New CFO; Pat Kraus Retires After 21 Years

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星期二, 三月 12, 2024
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WICHITA, Kan., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lubrication Engineers, Inc. is pleased to announce that Roy Banes has joined the company as its new chief financial officer. Following a notable tenure of 21 years as LE's CFO, Pat Kraus will be retiring in April after working with Roy to ensure a smooth transition.

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  • Lubrication Engineers introduces Roy Banes as chief financial officer, replacing Pat Kraus, who is retiring after 21 years as LE's CFO.
  • WICHITA, Kan., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lubrication Engineers, Inc. is pleased to announce that Roy Banes has joined the company as its new chief financial officer.
  • Following a notable tenure of 21 years as LE's CFO, Pat Kraus will be retiring in April after working with Roy to ensure a smooth transition.
  • His breadth of experience in manufacturing organizations will serve him well in his role with Lubrication Engineers.

Dr. K.L. Allen Named Regional Vice President, Northeast

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星期四, 二月 29, 2024
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Allen as regional vice president of the northeast region.

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  • Allen as regional vice president of the northeast region.
  • championed the university’s mission of improving lives for the better by creating pathways to opportunity,” said Gene Hayes, senior vice president of regional operations at WGU.
  • “Because of his success building brand awareness with the WGU community, state government agencies, and business leaders, I’m confident that as regional vice president, K.L.
  • I’m excited to serve in the role of regional vice president to incorporate the success we’ve had in Ohio, to an expanded reach across the northeast.

OPENLANE Promotes Will Mitchell to Lead AFC

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星期二, 二月 13, 2024
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CARMEL, Ind., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- OPENLANE, Inc. (NYSE: KAR), a leading operator of digital marketplaces for wholesale used vehicles, announces the promotion of Will Mitchell to president of AFC effective April 1, 2024. In his expanded role, Mitchell will oversee the vision, strategy and all operations for AFC, including business development, sales, field and commercial operations. Mitchell will also become a member of OPENLANE's executive leadership team and report to OPENLANE CEO Peter Kelly.

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  • In his expanded role, Mitchell will oversee the vision, strategy and all operations for AFC, including business development, sales, field and commercial operations.
  • Mitchell will also become a member of OPENLANE's executive leadership team and report to OPENLANE CEO Peter Kelly.
  • "Will is an experienced and forward-thinking leader with a bold vision for AFC," said Peter Kelly, CEO of OPENLANE.
  • Prior to his time with AFC, Mitchell held business development and strategy roles at companies in the energy and other industries.

Williams Names New D.C. Leadership Team

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星期三, 一月 24, 2024
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Cravins joins Liz Bowman, who was named Vice President of Government Affairs for Williams in Nov. 2023.

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  • Cravins joins Liz Bowman, who was named Vice President of Government Affairs for Williams in Nov. 2023.
  • It stands, unmatched, as the most affordable and reliable source of lower emissions energy,” said Lane Wilson, Williams senior vice president and general counsel.
  • In addition, he will set the strategic direction and objectives for Williams Government Affairs and Outreach teams, ensuring the integration of business priorities in Williams' policies and positions.
  • Reporting directly to Cravins, Bowman leads Williams’ in-house government affairs team and directs the activities of external consultants, while also proactively partnering with operations leaders on project development to ensure Williams is positioned to deliver on its commitments.

Motto Mortgage Collective Now Open in Washington

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星期四, 十二月 21, 2023
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EVERETT, Wash., Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Motto Mortgage, the first-and-only national mortgage brokerage franchise brand in the United States focused on transparency and compliance, has a new office in Everett, Washington. Motto Mortgage Collective is now open and serving all markets throughout the Evergreen State.

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  • EVERETT, Wash., Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Motto Mortgage , the first-and-only national mortgage brokerage franchise brand in the United States focused on transparency and compliance, has a new office in Everett, Washington.
  • Motto Mortgage Collective is now open and serving all markets throughout the Evergreen State.
  • Motto Mortgage Collective is a customer-first, full-service mortgage brokerage established by Liz Reinecke, who will also serve as the mortgage loan originator for the office.
  • "Motto Mortgage Collective offers an advantageous alternative to the traditional mortgage bankers currently operating in Everett," said Liz Reinecke.

BlueHalo Continues Global Expansion with $30M Netherlands Ministry of Defense Award for Advanced Stringer Missile Trainer

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星期二, 十二月 19, 2023
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ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BlueHalo has been awarded a $30M contract from the Netherlands Ministry of Defense Materiel and IT Command to develop and deliver an Advanced Stinger Trainer (AST) system at Lieutenant General Best Barracks in Vredepeel, Netherlands.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BlueHalo has been awarded a $30M contract from the Netherlands Ministry of Defense Materiel and IT Command to develop and deliver an Advanced Stinger Trainer (AST) system at Lieutenant General Best Barracks in Vredepeel, Netherlands.
  • "BlueHalo is honored to provide our next-generation technology to the Netherlands, a critical partner and ally to the United States," said Jonathan Moneymaker, Chief Executive Officer of BlueHalo.
  • "This contract marks a significant step not only for Dutch air defense but for BlueHalo as we continue to disrupt and transform the global defense technology market and serve our Nation's allies."
  • The Advanced Stinger Trainer leverages technology developed for BlueHalo's Virtual Systems Trainer (VST) family of products.