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Fairport Wealth Announces 2022 Community Beacon Recipient

CLEVELAND, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- Fairport Wealth is pleased to announce Beech Brook, a local behavioral health agency that empowers children and their families, as its 2022 Community Beacon. It is especially important to support the mental health needs of children and adolescents this year, and we are proud to assist Beech Brook's mission.

Beech Brook: Helping Families Thrive Since 1852

Beech Brook was founded 170 years ago after a cholera epidemic left many children homeless-and the non-profit continues to help children and their families thrive. Beech Brook's President and CEO, Thomas Royer says, "We're committed to delivering on our founders' mission for today's most vulnerable children and families, and for generations to come." Fairport's Managing Partner, Ken Coleman adds, "Our mission, like Beech Brook's, is to inspire families, and we are happy to be a part of their anniversary celebration." Throughout the year, Beech Brook will empower Fairport and Luma Wealth families by providing educational resources about mental health.

Fairport and Luma Wealth: Joining the Mission

CMO, Kristen Lucas says, "Fairport and Luma Wealth team members are eager to support Beech Brook's events throughout the year, including its spring fundraiser, 5k and Family Fun Run, and other volunteer opportunities. And our clients, who share our commitment to support the community, will be invited to join us!" Tom Seifert, an Advisor at Fairport and Luma Wealth, is an avid Beech Brook supporter and has provided leadership on the Board of Directors for over a decade.

About Fairport Wealth

Fairport Wealth provides comprehensive wealth management solutions for high-net-worth individuals and guides them through life's transitions. Clients value our depth of talent and experience, along with our collaborative and approachable style. For more information, visit https://fairportwealth.com/.

About Luma Wealth

Luma Wealth Advisors is a division of Fairport Wealth that provides women and their families personalized wealth planning, experienced investment management, and a supportive, enriching community where they can learn, connect, and celebrate with other women. For more information, visit https://lumawealth.com/.

Securities offered through Hightower Securities, LLC. Member FINRA/SIPC, Hightower Advisors, LLC is a SEC Registered Investment Adviser.

More information: https://www.fairportwealth.com/index

Fairport Wealth is pleased to announce Beech Brook, a local behavioral health agency that empowers children and their families, as its 2022 Community Beacon. It is especially important to support the mental health needs of children and adolescents this year, and we are proud to assist Beech Brook's mission.

Related link: https://www.fairportwealth.com/

IRWA Honors Two City of Buhl Water System Operation Specialist Apprentice Graduates

BOISE, Idaho /ScoopCloud/ -- Graduates of Idaho Rural Water Association's Registered Apprenticeship program will be recognized at the Buhl City Council meeting in Buhl, Idaho on February 14, 2022, at 7 p.m. The two city of Buhl residents, Colton Alvey and Garrett Williams are the 2nd and 3rd apprentices in the state to graduate from IRWA's Apprenticeship Program. They will be awarded their Certificates of Completion of Apprenticeship for the occupation of Water System Operation Specialist.

Idaho Rural Water Association was the 5th rural water association in the nation to adopt and register their apprenticeship program with the U.S. Department of Labor, office of Apprenticeship.

Gary Sievers, Apprenticeship coordinator for the Idaho Rural Water Association stated, "The IRWA Apprenticeship Program is now able to reach all corners of the great state of Idaho. We currently have nearly 30 participants. Colton and Garrett were two of our first round of apprentices. Due to Colton and Garrett, we have been able to learn a lot about how to improve the overall program and make it more available to others. Their efforts have paved the way for many others."

Colton and Garrett have worked for the city of Buhl throughout their apprenticeships. AJ Gray, city of Buhl Water System Operation Specialist and IRWA Board Member, has served as their primary mentor. After graduation, Colton Alvey plans to continue working for the city of Buhl as a Water Systems Operation Specialist. He will be testing for his level 2 license in Water Treatment and Distribution and is enjoying gaining new experience in the wastewater field. Garrett Williams is embarking on a new adventure. He has enlisted in the army and is currently in basic training.

More information about the Idaho Rural Water Association's Apprenticeship program can be found on the IRWA website https://www.idahoruralwater.com/

About Idaho Rural Water Association

Idaho Rural Water Association (IRWA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation providing training and technical assistance to drinking water and wastewater utility systems in Idaho with populations under 10,000. IRWA is currently comprised of over 355 direct member systems in Idaho. These members elect a seven-member Board of Directors that volunteer their time to govern the Association.

Graduates of Idaho Rural Water Association's Registered Apprenticeship program will be recognized at the Buhl City Council meeting in Buhl, Idaho on February 14, 2022, at 7 p.m. The two city of Buhl residents, Colton Alvey and Garrett Williams are the 2nd and 3rd apprentices in the state to graduate from IRWA's Apprenticeship Program.

Related link: https://www.idahoruralwater.com/

Down Payment Resource Presents 2021 Beverly Faull Affordable Housing Leadership Award to Ruth Johnson

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Down Payment Resource (DPR), the nationwide database for U.S. homebuyer assistance programs, today announced that Ruth Johnson, founder and CEO of Homes for Heroes, has been selected the winner of its fourth annual 2021 Beverly Faull Affordable Housing Leadership Award. Each year, the Beverly Faull Affordable Housing Leadership Award recognizes an individual or organization that has demonstrated outstanding leadership in broadening access to homeownership and affordable housing finance solutions.

Johnson was selected for founding Homes for Heroes, a national network of real estate, mortgage and local business specialists that provide housing services at a reduced cost to healthcare professionals, teachers, first responders, active military and veterans. To date, Homes for Heroes has helped give back $100 million in Hero Rewards to more than 50,000 heroes and their families so they can reach their homeownership dreams.

Each year, DPR makes a financial donation to the recipient's housing nonprofit of choice. Johnson has requested the donation be made to the Homes for Heroes Foundation, 501(c)3 nonprofit that aids heroes suffering from housing insecurity with housing assistance and home modification services. The foundation recently celebrated raising $1 million dollars to support heroes in need.

"I am incredibly honored to be named a Beverly Faull Affordable Housing Leadership Award recipient," said Johnson. "In the age of Covid, it is more important than ever to give back to the brave heroes that have remained dedicated to serving our country and its diverse communities throughout this crisis. Helping those heroes has been a lifelong passion of mine, and I look forward to continuing this mission with Homes for Heroes for years to come."

The Beverly Faull Affordable Housing Leadership Award is named in memory of Beverly Faull, a highly regarded housing industry veteran and one of DPR's first employees, who fully embraced the company's mission to provide greater visibility and access to down payment assistance programs.

Previous winners of this award include The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB), the oldest professional organization for Black and minority real estate professionals, Tonya Todd, Housing Director for Hilltop Securities, Inc. and John O'Callaghan, President and CEO of the Atlanta Neighborhood Development Partnership, Inc.

For more information about Johnson's ongoing work with Homes for Heroes, visit https://www.homesforheroes.com/.

About Down Payment Resource:

Down Payment Resource (DPR) is a nationwide database of down payment assistance and affordable lending programs. The company tracks funding status, eligibility rules, benefits and more for approximately 2,300 programs in 13 categories. Its award-winning technology helps the housing industry connect more homebuyers to the down payment help they need. DPR has been recognized by Inman News as "Most Innovative New Technology" and the HousingWire Tech100(tm).

DPR is licensed to Multiple Listing Services, Realtor Associations, lenders and housing counselors across the country. DPR's subscription-based service, Down Payment Connect, helps agents and loan officers match buyers to available programs. For more information, please visit DownPaymentResource.com and on Twitter at @DwnPmtResource.

Down Payment Resource (DPR), the nationwide database for U.S. homebuyer assistance programs, today announced that Ruth Johnson, founder and CEO of Homes for Heroes, has been selected the winner of its fourth annual 2021 Beverly Faull Affordable Housing Leadership Award.

Related link: https://www.downpaymentresource.com/

Send2Press Earns 2022 Safest Content Award

TEMECULA, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Send2Press®, a newswire service and dba of Neotrope®, announced today that its website has earned a 2022 Safest Content Award from Sur.ly. Send2Press, celebrating its 22nd anniversary in 2022, has consistently been ranked as one of the best U.S.-based press release newswire service companies.

"I am happy to inform you that Send2Press.com has been awarded by our system as one of the safest websites to be recommended for users in 2022!" said Philip Knight, chief content manager at Sur.ly.

"This is an honor for me and our company," said Send2Press co-founder and Neotrope CEO, Christopher Simmons. "Being a bit of an infosec nut, I've been securing web properties since Jan. 1996 both for clients and our own companies. Pretty cool somebody actually noticed our focus on best practices."

Simmons added, "With all the spyware, phishing sites, and junk services out there, it's nice some companies like Sur.ly are focusing on validating safe and legitimate service providers across multiple industries."

The Sur.ly award and information page for Send2Press® is at: https://sur.ly/i/send2press.com/

About Send2Press:

Send2Press®, founded in 2000, offers affordable press release distribution, writing, and social media marketing. Send2Press was named "best overall" of the top six press release services in 2020 by Fit Small Business. Send2Press is a dba of Neotrope, founded in 1983 in California.

Neotrope has been an innovative content development, publishing, audio/video, PR and marketing company since Jan. 1983. Neotrope was an INC. 5000 listed company in 2009.

The company was co-founded by author, artist, journalist, musician and marketing/PR expert, Christopher Laird Simmons, and the late Dr. JL Simmons, PhD, a best-selling author and respected university professor.

Learn more at: https://www.Send2Press.com/

Award Methodology:

The 2022 Safest Content Award is an aggregated verdict based on the popular/trusted public ratings, user reviews, and compared to other websites in the same category in Sur.ly's directory.

About Sur.ly

Sur.ly is a free service providing a safe, augmented web-browsing experience to our users and customers. 4M+ users are monthly using our portal to securely visit different websites.

LEGAL NOTE: Send2Press® and Neotrope® are U.S. registered trademarks and service marks. Neotrope is a registered trademark in Europe.

Send2Press®, a newswire service and dba of Neotrope®, announced today that its website has earned a 2022 Safest Content Award from Sur.ly. Send2Press, celebrating its 22nd anniversary in 2022, has consistently been ranked as one of the best U.S.-based press release newswire service companies.

Related link: https://neotrope.com

Dr. Jerrold B. Leikin Wins Harm Reduction Award Presented by the GPF Foundation

LAKE FOREST, Ill. /ScoopCloud/ -- For his work in medical toxicology, public health and medical education, Dr. Jerrold B. Leikin is the most recent winner of the Harm Reduction Award presented by the GPF Foundation (GPFF), a not-for-profit based in Lake Forest, Illinois that is dedicated to saving lives through awareness about the dangers and risks of recreational drugs.

The award was presented by Michael G. Nerheim, former States Attorney for Lake County (IL) and the 2020 recipient of the GPFF Harm Reduction Award. This month the Illinois Supreme Court appointed him to be a judge in the 19th Judicial Circuit, Second Subcircuit.

In presenting the award, Nerheim said of Dr. Leikin: "Your passion for preventative medicine and education allows people who may find themselves endangered from recreational drugs to avoid harm and helps guide medical professionals in providing critical diagnoses and treatment."

"We know our efforts can only realize their full potential when people can put awareness into action," Nerheim said. "Jerry, you have accomplished this."

Currently, Dr. Leikin is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science in North Chicago, IL, and Adjunct Clinical Professor in the Division of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences and the Occupational and Environmental Medicine Service of UI Health at the University of Illinois at Chicago and a Senior Clinical Educator at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine.

In 1980, he received his medical degree from the Chicago Medical School followed by a combined residency in Internal Medicine and Emergency Medicine at Evanston Hospital with Northwestern University and a three-year preceptorship/fellowship training in Medical Toxicology at Cook County Hospital and University of Illinois Hospital in Chicago. Dr. Leikin is currently Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Medical Toxicology and Addiction Medicine.

He has presented more than 200 research abstracts at national meetings (primarily to the North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology) and published more than 200 articles in peer-reviewed medical journals along with 80+ book chapters. He has also been an editor in 10 book publications and served on the Illinois State Board of Health from 2016 through 2019.

In accepting his award, Dr. Leikin said that he looks forward to the day "when we and the Illinois Poison Center and medical toxicology are literally put out of business. I hope that day comes soon."

Dr. Leikin is the senior editor for the monthly primary care journal, "Disease-A-Month" published by Elsevier. Later this year a cohort of GPFF Fellows will contribute original scholarly work for publication by "Disease-A-Month." The article's forward will be written by Nancy and Ross Friedman (GPFF Treasurer and President, respectively) to contextualize the foundation's work for thousands of medical professionals who subscribe to the journal.

About The GPF Foundation

The GPF Foundation was founded in 2018 to save lives by supporting education, appropriate treatment and overall awareness of the dangers related to recreational drug use. In pursuit of this mission, GPFF focuses its work in two interrelated areas: 1) Educational Initiatives to mitigate the dangers of playing a modern day version of "Russian Roulette" with street drugs, including peer-to-peer outreach on the risks of MDMA (Ecstasy or Molly), particularly adulteration with other substances, and effective harm reduction strategies; and 2) Medical Initiatives that include development and dissemination of innovative clinical training tools for front line medical providers that address a critical "blind spot" in the accurate diagnosis and effective treatment of those experiencing adverse effects of psychostimulant use.

Learn more at https://www.gpffoundation.org/.

For his work in medical toxicology, public health and medical education, Dr. Jerrold B. Leikin is the most recent winner of the Harm Reduction Award presented by the GPF Foundation (GPFF), a not-for-profit based in Lake Forest, Illinois that is dedicated to saving lives through awareness about the dangers and risks of recreational drugs.

Related link: https://www.gpffoundation.org/

2022 Mentor of the Year Finalists Announced: Four academic leaders nominated for strong commitment to mentorship

ROCKVILLE, Md. /ScoopCloud/ -- The National Postdoctoral Association (NPA), in partnership with Gallagher, today announced during National Mentoring Month the finalists for the 2022 NPA Gallagher Mentor Award. The award recognizes a faculty member or advisor who engages in exceptional mentoring of postdoctoral scholars.

The prestigious award recognizes those who advocate for postdoctoral scholars; exhibit outstanding communication skills; embed diversity, equity and inclusion values in mentoring; demonstrate respect for the work and career paths of postdoctoral scholars; create productive working environments to enhance the postdoctoral experience; and show resilience and creativity as mentors during the pandemic.

"Recognition as a mentor is without a doubt the highest achievement one can receive, because it represents one's positive impact on those that will help shape the future," said Ed Krug, Ph.D., former recipient of the NPA Gallagher Mentor Award and professor emeritus at the Medical University of South Carolina.

The 2022 finalists for the NPA Gallagher Mentor Award are:

* Kellie Ann Jurado, Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine

* Kalmia E. Kniel, Ph.D., University of Delaware

* Eben Kenah, Ph.D. & Grzegorz A. Rempala, Ph.D., The Ohio State University

"The NPA recognizes the accomplishments of all four of these impressive individuals and their unfailing commitment to mentorship for postdocs," stated NPA executive director and chief executive officer, Thomas P. Kimbis. "Each of these finalists is already a winner for how they give back to others every day and is a model for others to follow."

The winner of this year's award will be announced at the 2022 NPA Annual Conference, taking place live for the first time in three years in Chicago at the Palmer House Hilton on April 1-2, 2022 and through a virtual event April 28-29, 2022. Registration remains open for this event and is accessible to anyone around the world. Early bird registration ends on January 28, 2022.

About National Postdoctoral Association:

The National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) educational association headquartered in Rockville, MD. Founded in 2003, the NPA envisions an inclusive community where all postdocs are empowered, valued, recognized, and supported in their current and future endeavors. The NPA serves the entire postdoctoral community, including its more than 21,000 individual and 230 organizational members.

LEARN MORE: https://www.nationalpostdoc.org/

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The National Postdoctoral Association (NPA), in partnership with Gallagher, today announced during National Mentoring Month the finalists for the 2022 NPA Gallagher Mentor Award. The award recognizes a faculty member or advisor who engages in exceptional mentoring of postdoctoral scholars.

Related link: https://www.nationalpostdoc.org/

Laura Hunter Wins 2022 BIG Innovation Award

WOODINVILLE, Wash. /ScoopCloud/ -- Earlier this month, the Business Intelligence Group named Laura Hunter, founder of LashLiner, Inc., and wholly-owned subsidiary, Tori Belle Cosmetics, as a leader and winner in the 2022 BIG Innovation Awards. This annual business awards program recognizes organizations, products, and people that are bringing new ideas to life in innovative ways.

Laura Hunter is the inventor of magnetic eyeliner. Laura's magnetic eyeliner and lash system disrupted the lash and cosmetics markets by making it dramatically easier for people to apply and wear false eyelashes. She founded LashLiner, Inc in 2018 to bring her patent-pending invention to market, and in June 2019 launched Tori Belle Cosmetics.

Since that time, Hunter has launched numerous additional innovations and inventions in the cosmetics industry. She grew the company to $15M in revenue in the first fiscal year (2019) and to over $80M in total revenue. Today, Tori Belle Cosmetics is expanding globally.

"Innovation is driving growth in the global economy," said Maria Jimenez, Chief Operating Officer of the Business Intelligence Group. "We are thrilled to be honoring Laura Hunter of LashLiner, Inc. and Tori Belle Cosmetics, LLC. as one of the executives leading the charge and helping humanity progress."

Organizations from across the globe submitted their recent innovations for consideration in the BIG Innovation Awards. Nominations were then judged by a select group of business leaders and executives who volunteer their time and expertise to score submissions.

About LashLiner, Inc.

LashLiner, Inc., and wholly-owned subsidiary, Tori Belle Cosmetics, sell the original, patent pending eyeliner, invented by Laura Hunter under the brand name Magnetude™ magnetic mascara, magnetic eyeliner, magnetic lashes, and other cosmetics via independent affiliates and The LashLiner System, available at https://www.lashliner.com/. Tori Belle's Magnetude™ line is available via independent affiliates at https://www.toribellecosmetics.com/.

BIG Innovation Awards - Business Intelligence Group - Spark Your Year Off With a Win information: https://www.bintelligence.com/big-innovation-awards

Earlier this month, the Business Intelligence Group named Laura Hunter, founder of LashLiner, Inc., and wholly-owned subsidiary, Tori Belle Cosmetics, as a leader and winner in the 2022 BIG Innovation Awards. This annual business awards program recognizes organizations, products, and people that are bringing new ideas to life in innovative ways.

Related link: https://www.toribellecosmetics.com/

Domotics RE-Technologies Nominated for Residential Systems Picks Award at CES 2022

RIDGEFIELD, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Domotics RE-Technologies, LLC ("Domotics") is a real estate technology company with solutions that revolutionize how home buyers and sellers interact in the digital world (https://domoticsre.com/). Domotics was nominated for the prestigious Residential Systems 2022 Picks Awards at the CES show in Las Vegas for its industry-leading solution that promises to advance the real estate buying experience.

They are targeting a millennial generation who are entering their prime home-buying years and demand multi-device viewing and heightened interactions. Buyers immerse themselves in a platform providing a highly realistic experience of viewing properties with interactive VR and 360-degree visuals. Sellers are provided enhanced virtual showing capabilities utilizing a proprietary app on any device.

"We are extremely proud of our next-generation technology that will change the way agents and brokers showcase properties digitally," said Jason LaVardera, CEO of Domotics. "We are not only heightening the buyer's experience utilizing an enhanced virtual walkthrough that rivals real-world viewing, but we are giving power back to the agents by having synchronized viewing of properties on multiple devices, no matter the location."

The award by Residential Systems, for which Domotics was nominated, reviewed home innovation products from CES 2022, the world's largest electronics trade show, where over 2,000 exhibitors showcased thousands of products in a variety of applications.

"We are excited to bring the Domotics platform with our innovative and immersive Domotics HoloPort framework that gives anyone using our solutions an edge over the competition," said Darshan Sedani, CTO of Domotics and President and founder of IntelliMedia Networks, Inc, the developers of the HoloPort framework which won product of the year award at the 2019 NAB Conference. "This technology will prove to be an industry disrupter."

"It all comes down to giving prospective buyers the most realistic home viewing experience regardless of where they are," said Josh LaVardera, COO of Domotics. "Buyers appreciate saving time, money and resources in the house-hunting process while still getting to see a property in detail. We have taken the current print and web page based static interaction and made it memorable and engaging."

"Developers and builders will now be able to showcase planned and finished construction projects using this technology," said Mike Sturges, CMO of Domotics. "From a builder's perspective, this solution will help sell more properties both prior to the start of construction and after construction is completed, making it a builder's dream."

Domotics plans to launch its immersive real estate platform across all devices for realtors to list and show homes this year.

About Domotics RE-Technologies, LLC.

Domotics offers revolutionary immersive and interactive real estate listing solutions to engage buyers and realtors using VR and AR on mobile devices, Smart TV's, streaming media devices, and wearable technologies. The listings platform delivers a unique viewing experience that helps both buyers and sellers by providing a highly interactive and informative view of prospective home purchases.

Learn more at: https://domoticsre.com/

About Residential Systems

Residential Systems serves custom home entertainment and automation design and installation professionals with solid business solutions to real-world problems. Residential Systems provides readers with the most timely news, insightful reporting, and product information in the industry.

Domotics RE-Technologies, LLC ("Domotics") is a real estate technology company with solutions that revolutionize how home buyers and sellers interact in the digital world. Domotics was nominated for the prestigious Residential Systems 2022 Picks Awards at the CES show in Las Vegas for its industry-leading solution that promises to advance the real estate buying experience.

Related link: https://domoticsre.com/

BankSouth Mortgage’s Shannon K. Bradshaw named 2022 Five Star Mortgage Professional

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- BankSouth Mortgage today announced that Senior Mortgage Banker Shannon K. Bradshaw has been recognized as a 2022 Five Star Mortgage Professional award winner. Each year, Five Star Professional honors outstanding real estate agents and mortgage professionals across the country, recognizing no more than 7% of all agents in a market.

Bradshaw, who was named a Five Star Mortgage Professional for the seventh time in 10 years, is the only Georgia-based loan originator to have won this award a total of seven times since its inception in 2003.

"It's beyond humbling to once again be honored as a Five Star Mortgage Professional," stated Bradshaw. "To be consistently recognized as a top mortgage banker in the Atlanta market by my industry peers and customers is extremely fulfilling. In my 16 years in the mortgage industry, I have always strived to provide the best possible experience not only to my borrowers, but all parties involved in the mortgage process and this award acknowledges that effort."

As a mortgage banker at BankSouth Mortgage, Bradshaw places primary emphasis on service and communication with her customers. By making herself accessible, Bradshaw proves a great resource for both accurate and timely information. Staying current with loan options and products, educating clients to make informed decisions, and making the loan process a worry-free experience are among Bradshaw's primary goals in her business.

"Shannon has a high degree of empathy and understands the logical side of the mortgage business," stated BankSouth Mortgage CEO Kim Nelson. "The mortgage industry is about people, plain and simple. Shannon thrives in helping our customers navigate the emotional landscape and reach the desired conclusions. Shannon's skillset, financial knowledge and understanding of the human element make up the perfect mix in just the right amounts as a trusted mortgage advisor."

Five Star Mortgage Professional award candidates are identified through evaluations submitted by consumers and real estate agents. To receive the award, a mortgage professional must satisfy five objective eligibility and evaluation criteria that are associated with mortgage professionals who provide quality services to their clients. The award process is conducted annually in each market. For more information on the research methodology and to see the full list of winners, go to https://www.fivestarprofessional.com.

About BankSouth Mortgage:

BankSouth Mortgage, a wholly-owned subsidiary of BankSouth, originates over $1 billion in home loans with more than 60 experienced loan officers in 11 offices. With its industry-leading ReadyLoan® app, borrowers can easily and securely apply for a home mortgage and monitor its approval progress from underwriting to closing. For more information, visit https://www.banksouth.com.

BankSouth Mortgage today announced that Senior Mortgage Banker Shannon K. Bradshaw has been recognized as a 2022 Five Star Mortgage Professional award winner. Each year, Five Star Professional honors outstanding real estate agents and mortgage professionals across the country, recognizing no more than 7% of all agents in a market.

Related link: https://www.banksouth.com/

MediSked Named Top 10 Population Health Management Solution by Healthcare Tech Outlook

ROCHESTER, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- MediSked, LLC was named as one of the Top 10 Population Health Management Solution Companies of 2021 by Healthcare Tech Outlook, a print and digital platform offering healthcare decision makers critical information on adopting, innovating and building new programs and approaches to enhance their capability to provide care.

The Top Population Health Management Solutions awarded by Healthcare Tech Outlook is an annual listing of ten companies that are at the forefront of providing Population Health Management solutions and impacting the industry.

MediSked has been a trusted technology partner to health and human services organizations across the country since 2003, delivering comprehensive Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions via a person-centered technology model. MediSked offers a full-featured, modular software ecosystem for agencies in the home and community-based services (HCBS) and long-term services and supports (LTSS) industries.

MediSked's population health management offering is distinctive from others in that MediSked is one of the few premier technology vendors that has in-depth experience in supporting statewide Medicaid transformation. With MediSked's population health management solution suite, agencies can generate extensive analytics to identify opportunities that improve individual and population-level outcomes.

MediSked's data warehouse and commitment to improving whole-person care allowed the company to identify and share vaccination rates among individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and discover the correlation between smokers and opting out of receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. Additionally, MediSked found that with good care coordination, anxiety and needs were measurably improved during the pandemic.

To view MediSked's award in Healthcare Tech Outlook, visit healthcaretechoutlook.com.

About MediSked:

MediSked is the leading brand in holistic solutions that improves lives, drives efficiencies, and generates innovations for health and human service organizations that support our community. MediSked solutions combine to provide innovative, person-centered technology that improves outcomes and quality, while reducing costs for individuals receiving home and community-based services and long-term services and supports through government & oversight, care coordination/payer and provider agencies. MediSked has supported clients across the United States for 18 years and is number 1068 on the 2020 list of Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies.

Learn more at: https://www.medisked.com/

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Promontory MortgagePath Chief Compliance Officer Elisha Werner makes Mortgage Professional America’s list of 2021 Elite Women

DANBURY, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Leading digital mortgage and fulfillment solutions provider Promontory MortgagePath LLC announced its Chief Compliance Officer Elisha Werner has been named one of Mortgage Professional America's (MPA) Elite Women 2021. The MPA Elite Women award seeks to honor women in the mortgage sector who are pushing boundaries to diversify a traditionally male-dominated industry.

"Given how critical compliance is to the mortgage origination process, Promontory MortgagePath has curated a deep bench of regulatory compliance talent - ensuring compliance permeates throughout our entire solution and providing our clients with best-in-class, consultative expertise," said Debora Aydelotte, chief operating officer at Promontory MortgagePath. "Elisha plays a critical role in our ability to deliver this knowledge and support, and on behalf of our team, I'd like to congratulate her on this well-deserved recognition."

Werner is a renowned attorney with more than 20 years of compliance experience in the financial services industry. She leads compliance efforts for Promontory MortgagePath's residential mortgage operations and oversees the regulatory and compliance implementation process, including contributing to and testing the company's cutting-edge compliance controls and digital mortgage origination technology.

"Succeeding at PMP is not difficult given the company's solidly built compliance foundation and partners who emphasize continued development of compliant processes and technology. I am grateful to be part of such a uniquely focused organization," Werner said.

Prior to joining Promontory MortgagePath, Elisha held various leadership positions with mortgage banking and financial services firms such as First National Bank of Omaha, Opus Capital Markets Consultants, Midwest Equity Mortgage, and Wipro Gallagher Solutions, working to establish a holistic approach to compliance and risk within each organization.

To view the full list of 2021 MPA Elite Women, visit: https://www.mpamag.com/us/best-in-mortgage/elite-women-2021/319778#winnersListSection

About Promontory MortgagePath LLC | NMLS ID 1532373

Promontory MortgagePath is a fast-growing team of passionate problem solvers on a mission to fundamentally change the way lenders approach their mortgage business. The company combines an intuitive, collaborative digital mortgage platform with modern, comprehensive fulfillment services, giving lenders the progressive technology and scalability required to profitably compete in today's rapidly changing residential mortgage market. Promontory MortgagePath's founder, former U.S. Comptroller of the Currency Gene Ludwig, is widely recognized as a visionary thinker on the critical issues confronting financial services, and his companies are renowned for helping community lenders resolve their most pressing challenges. To learn more, visit https://www.mortgagepath.com.

About Mortgage Professional America

A publication of Key Media, Mortgage Professional America (MPA) delivers news, opinion and analysis to mortgage, real estate and finance industry professionals through its bi-monthly magazine and daily email newsletter. For more information, visit http://www.mpamag.com/.

Leading digital mortgage and fulfillment solutions provider Promontory MortgagePath LLC announced its Chief Compliance Officer Elisha Werner has been named one of Mortgage Professional America's (MPA) Elite Women 2021. The MPA Elite Women award seeks to honor women in the mortgage sector who are pushing boundaries to diversify a traditionally male-dominated industry.

Related link: https://www.mortgagepath.com/

North Carolina Business Group on Health Launches Culture of Wellness Awards to Recognize Employer Wellness Programs

CHARLOTTE, N.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Starting today, North Carolina employers can apply for first-ever Culture of Wellness Awards, presented by the North Carolina Business Group on Health (NCBGH). The awards recognize the best employer wellbeing programs across the state and are open to employers of all sizes. Companies can apply at NCBGH.org/wellness through February 14, and winners will be announced at NCBGH's annual Spring Forum in May.

Through these awards, NCBGH will recognize companies committed to improving the health and well-being of their employees. Research suggests that a healthy workforce is tied to greater employee engagement, business productivity, and overall economic prosperity. The Culture of Wellness Awards were established, in partnership with health service company Cigna, to honor NCBGH founding member and wellness champion Chris Cote.

Applications may be submitted today through February 14, 2022 at https://ncbgh.org/wellness and will be evaluated by NCBGH and Cigna across seven components:

* Leadership Commitment
- Senior leadership involvement and support

* Culture, Foundation, Policies
- Wellbeing embedded in culture
- Length of program in place
- Policies to support wellbeing

* Program Offerings / Tools / Incentives
- Pillars/Dimensions of Health
- Onsite, telephonic, digital (online) programs
- Rewards for participating/engaging

* Strategic Planning / Communications
- Goals and objectives/multi-year strategy
- Branding of wellness program
- Channels of communication
- Components utilized in planning

* Reporting Metrics & Evaluation
- Reporting date utilized for program planning
- Reporting back to population
- Means of evaluation

* Organization Engagement Data
- Health risk assessment completion
- Preventive care visits
- Disease management engagement

* Innovation / Technology
- Utilizing technology to meet changing needs of population

NCBGH worked with global health service company Cigna to develop the Culture of Wellness awards program, modeled on the Cigna Well-Being Awards that recognize clients with innovative and successful workplace wellness programs. Cigna will partner with NCBGH to select award winners.

"We know many North Carolina employers have developed remarkable programs for the overall wellbeing of their workforce and families," said Jon Rankin, CEO of North Carolina Business Group on Health. "We look forward to recognizing their organization and achievement as a shining example of excellence in health and wellness."

"We are proud to partner with NCBGH on this awards program that encourages and recognizes workplace wellness," said Charles Pitts, Cigna market president for the Carolinas. "Through our longtime partnership with NCBGH, we're focused on improving the health, wellbeing and peace of mind of the people, businesses and communities we serve in North Carolina."

About North Carolina Business Group on Health

Founded in 2011, NCBGH is a non-profit coalition of employers and other key healthcare stakeholders across the state using their collective voice to influence decisions and impact the quality and cost of healthcare delivery systems across North Carolina.

For more information, visit https://ncbgh.org/.

RELATED LINKS:

https://newsroom.cigna.com/healthy-workforce

Starting today, North Carolina employers can apply for first-ever Culture of Wellness Awards, presented by the North Carolina Business Group on Health (NCBGH). The awards recognize the best employer wellbeing programs across the state and are open to employers of all sizes.

Related link: https://ncbgh.org/

MUSEWIRE ranked among the top 50 Music Industry Blogs on Feedspot

TEMECULA, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- MuseWire has been selected by the panelists at Feedspot as one of the Top 60 Music Industry Blogs on the web. Musewire™ (aka Music Industry Newswire™) covers music makers, music gear, the music business and related topics; established 2005. A publication of Neotrope®. Edited by Christopher Simmons, a working tech journalist since 1984, and member ASCAP.

"This was a nice out-of-the-blue honor," says Christopher Laird Simmons. "MuseWire used to be a fairly large news portal prior to 2016, when I scaled things back to more of a personal blog thing due to the explosion of 'me-too' music news sites. Now I just share stuff I'm into, and not every version update of a music plugin."

"I personally give you a high-five and want to thank you for your contribution to this world. This is the most comprehensive list of Top 60 Music Industry Blogs on the internet and I'm honored to have you as part of this!" said Feedspot founder Anuj Agarwal.

"I hope to uplift the site by morphing into a video channel on YouTube sometime in 2022," adds Simmons. "Video is really more compelling for many things now like reviews and tutorials of music tech. Since I just built a new home studio, the timing is just about right."

About MuseWire:

MuseWire is an online magazine published and edited by Christopher Simmons, an award-winning artist, author, musician, photographer and creative. The publication covers new music, new music tech and gear, and selected news from music education and music business concerns. MuseWire was originally known as Music Industry Newswire (MIN) prior to a rebrand and scale back circa 2016.

Learn more at: https://MuseWire.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/musewire

View an example Wayback Machine snapshot of the old site, from 2010 here: https://web.archive.org/web/20100106014415/http://musicindustrynewswire.com/

About Feedspot:

Feedspot is a Content Reader. It helps you keep up with multiple websites in one place so that you need not visit each website to see what's new. "Feedspot makes keeping up with your favorite websites as easy as checking your email."

See the complete list of music industry blogs honored: https://blog.feedspot.com/music_industry_blogs/

About Christopher Laird Simmons:

Christopher Simmons has been a working journalist since 1984 when he sold his first music industry article to POLYPHONY magazine (purchased by MIX and became Electronic Musician). Later writing for diverse pubs including Computer Player, Digital Imaging, Micro Publishing News, Spazz, the Graphic Artist's Guild newspaper, among many others. He has been widely interviewed on topics related to technology, marketing, health and entertainment.

His full-time gig is acting as CEO and founder of NEOTROPE® and Send2Press®.

As a musician he played in several bands in the '80s including PROJECT 11 and PETS GONE WILD (featured in the LA Times "Calendar" section and an LA Weekly "Band Name of the Week"). His music has been played on late night space radio stations, and positively reviewed in Electronic Musician and 'zines like SYNE. A CD of his music from the mid '80s was released on Neotrope® Records in 2000, "BESERKER" available on most streaming platforms.

His music has been used for two cable TV productions in the late 1980s in California: the award-winning "VIDKIDCO" and "Viewpoints on Video" from the Long Beach Museum of Art.

He is quoted in two music books: "Music Business For Dummies" (ISBN: 978-1119049654) and "The Artist's Guide to Success in the Music Business" (ISBN: 978-1608325788; Greenleaf Book Group Press), both by industry veteran Loren Weisman.

He is no relation to a Canadian keyboardist of the same name, nor a graphic artist based in San Francisco, also of same name.

Learn more about Christopher Simmons at https://ChristopherSimmons.com/ (website under reconstruction for 2022).

Twitter: https://twitter.com/tophersimmons

Facebook (public page): https://www.facebook.com/chrissimmonsarts/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neosimmons/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophersimmons/

MuseWire has been selected by the panelists at Feedspot as one of the Top 60 Music Industry Blogs on the web. Musewire (aka Music Industry Newswire) covers music makers, music gear, the music business and related topics; established 2005. A publication of Neotrope. Edited by Christopher Simmons, a working tech journalist since 1984, and member ASCAP.

Related link: http://christophersimmons.com

PROGRESS in Lending Recognizes DocMagic’s Director of Product Development Michael Morford with 2021 Tech Thought Leader Award

TORRANCE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- DocMagic, Inc., the premier provider of fully-compliant loan document preparation, regulatory compliance, and comprehensive eMortgage services, announced that Michael Morford, Director of Product Development, was selected as a 2021 Tech Thought Leader by PROGRESS in Lending Association.

PROGRESS in Lending states that the Tech Thought Leader award recognizes premier mortgage professionals who consistently introduce and drive innovative and creative ideas for today's highly unique business environment and beyond. The association says it developed the annual award to identify industry leaders who are out-of-the-box, solution-oriented technology thought leaders that are helping address industry-wide issues and challenges.

Mr. Morford has more than 23 years of industry experience; 17 of those with DocMagic. He joined the company as the Integration Services Manager where he oversaw the development of interfaces with a multitude of third-party software providers. Mr. Morford now serves as Director of Product Development and is responsible for DocMagic's portfolio of solutions and services.

"I am elated to be honored with PROGRESS in Lending's Tech Thought Leader award," said Morford. "We're always innovating at DocMagic and driving the industry to leverage leading-edge technology to gain newfound efficiencies that ultimately benefit our lender clients and their customers."

As lead coordinator for the design, development and implementation of DocMagic's web-based suite of digital lending solutions, Mr. Morford is at the forefront of innovating and enhancing software applications. He has seen the industry's drive to adopt eMortgages steadily grow over the years, and in the last five years, he has helped DocMagic develop highly effective solutions while operating in a very fast-paced, dynamic, and constantly changing mortgage market.

Mr. Morford regularly sits on industry technology-based panel sessions, serves as a thought leader in the mortgage media, and attends key conferences to share his ideas and help move the industry forward.

About DocMagic:

DocMagic, Inc. is the leading provider of fully compliant document generation, automated compliance, eSignature and comprehensive eMortgage solutions for the mortgage industry. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Torrance, Calif., DocMagic, Inc. develops award-winning software, mobile apps, and web-based systems for the production and delivery of compliant loan document packages. The company's solutions connect industry participants, promote collaboration, and ensure data integrity to execute precision-based digital lending transactions. The company's compliance experts and in-house legal staff consistently monitor legal and regulatory changes at both the federal and state levels to ensure accuracy.

For more information on DocMagic, visit https://www.docmagic.com/.

DocMagic, Inc., the premier provider of fully-compliant loan document preparation, regulatory compliance, and comprehensive eMortgage services, announced that Michael Morford, Director of Product Development, was selected as a 2021 Tech Thought Leader by PROGRESS in Lending Association.

Related link: https://www.docmagic.com/

Two ACES Quality Management executives selected by MPA Magazine for its annual Elite Women Awards program

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced Amanda Phillips, executive vice president of compliance, and Sharon Reichhardt, executive vice president of operations, have been selected by Mortgage Professional America (MPA) in its 2021 Elite Women Awards program.

Phillips serves as ACES' in-house subject matter expert. She plays a key role in ACES' ability to provide banks with better control over their loan quality, expanding banks' capacity for auditing their organization by increasing audit speeds by more than 50% and improving revenue retention by providing better visibility across multiple lines of business. In less than a year, Phillips launched four major compliance initiatives aimed at improving the quality of existing and new ACES products to better serve clients, expanded the compliance team and established new procedures and workflows to maintain the integrity of ACES' compliance products and efficiency in product updates and releases.

Reichhardt's role at ACES centers on solving problems and finding ways for lender clients to use technology to do better, safer, more efficient business. As a natural teacher, Reichhardt doesn't merely solve problems, but rather provides everyone with a marketable skill set for reducing risk and preventing loss. Under Reichhardt's direction, the Client Success team uses a direct, hands-on approach focused on listening to clients, observing their work activities and understanding their unique footprint and target goals. They guide implementations and perform professional service engagements, maintaining strong bi-directional communication that assures each client is maximizing usage of the ACES platform.

"A key ingredient to a successful organization is amazing people; Amanda and Sharon are a prime example of this. They each bring a unique level of expertise to the ACES team," said Trevor Gauthier, CEO of ACES. "They are respected professionals, regularly speaking on behalf of ACES and contributors within and outside of ACES. We're all extremely proud of Amanda and Sharon for their achievements."

Prior to joining ACES, Phillips served as counsel with Ballard Spahr, LLP, where her responsibilities included advising clients on the federal and state regulatory requirements governing mortgage lending, fintech, mortgage documents, business processes and practices. Before her time at Ballard Spahr, she spent six years as in-house counsel and executive vice president of legal and regulatory compliance for Accenture Mortgage Cadence and an additional five years as senior vice president and director of compliance for a national mortgage lender.

Reichhardt has created virtually every position she has held by identifying unmet needs, developing a repeatable process that successfully solves those needs and creating the infrastructure that could scale with as opportunities and operations grew. Prior to joining ACES, Reichhardt was a strategic reporting and technology manager at EverBank.

The MPA Elite Women Awards program seeks to honor current and future leaders of the housing and mortgage industries. To view the full list of 2021 honorees, visit: https://www.mpamag.com/us/best-in-mortgage/elite-women-2021/319778#winnersListSection

About ACES Quality Management

ACES Quality Management, formerly known as ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), is the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry. The nation's most prominent lenders, servicers and financial institutions rely on ACES Quality Management & Control® Software to improve audit throughput and quality while controlling costs, including:
* 3 of the top 5 and more than 50% of the top 50 independent mortgage lenders;
* 7 of the top 10 loan servicers;
* 11 of the top 30 banks; and
* 1 of the top 3 credit unions in the USA.

Unlike other quality control platforms, only ACES delivers Flexible Audit Technology, which gives independent mortgage lenders and financial institutions the ability to easily manage and customize ACES to meet their business needs without having to rely on IT or other outside resources. Using a customer-centric approach, ACES clients get responsive support and access to our experts to maximize their investment. For more information, visit https://www.acesquality.com/ or call 1-800-858-1598.

About Mortgage Professional America

A publication of Key Media, Mortgage Professional America (MPA) delivers news, opinion and analysis to mortgage, real estate and finance industry professionals through its bi-monthly magazine and daily email newsletter. For more information, visit http://www.mpamag.com/.

ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced Amanda Phillips, executive vice president of compliance, and Sharon Reichhardt, executive vice president of operations, have been selected by Mortgage Professional America (MPA) in its 2021 Elite Women Awards program.

Related link: https://www.acesquality.com/

Mid America Mortgage COO Jemma Pachiano selected by Mortgage Professional America in its 2021 Elite Women Awards Program

ADDISON, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) announced today Jemma Pachiano has been honored as an Elite Woman by industry publication, Mortgage Professional America (MPA). The MPA 2021 Elite Women Award seeks to honor outstanding women in the mortgage and housing industry.

Pachiano has been a valued contributor to Mid America for more than 10 years. She's created a culture of cooperation through communication and education, leading Mid America to become an award-winning workplace. In January of this year, Pachiano was promoted to chief operating officer. She instantly hit her stride, leading Mid America's initiative to expand its underwriting team fourfold, rendering a 300% increase in the company's retail origination volume. This expansion also enabled Mid America to maintain industry-leading turn times behind its Close on Time Close Guarantee.

Thanks to Pachiano's efforts this year, Mid America successfully rolled out its eNotes program for government-backed loans and restructured its down payment assistance program to more efficiently market the resulting securities and expand homeownership to more borrowers.

"Internally, Jemma is known as our 'ideas person.' A quick glance at her track record makes it easy to understand how she's earned that nickname," said Mid America Owner and CEO Jeff Bode. "Her experience continues to bring valued viewpoints and solutions to the table. All of us at Mid America are extremely proud of her and thank MPA for this acknowledgement."

About Mid America Mortgage, Inc.

Mid America Mortgage, Inc., Addison, Texas, is a multi-state, full-service mortgage lender serving consumers and mortgage originators through its retail, wholesale and correspondent channels. We offer a wide range of residential home loan programs to meet the needs of most home buyers and homeowners and are also the nation's leading provider of Section 184 home loans for Native Americans. Learn more at https://www.midamericamortgage.com/.

In operation since 1940, Mid America has thrived by retaining its entrepreneurial spirit and leading the market in innovation, including its adoption of eClosings eNotes. Click n' Close is Mid America's ultra-secure, digital mortgage approval and closing process that gets home buyers from application to closing within two weeks. With just a few clicks at closing, Click n' Close puts keys in the home buyer's hand in 15 minutes or less. Apply online at https://www.midamericamortgage.com/click-n-close/#cnc.

Frequently named a top mortgage employer/workplace by industry trade magazines such as Mortgage Professional America, MReport, National Mortgage News and National Mortgage Professional, Mid America is looking for tech-savvy, service-oriented mortgage professionals to join our growing team. We are dedicated to providing our employees with industry-leading tools and technology to deliver a great package of competitive pricing, programs and knowledgeable service. Want to join our team? Visit https://www.midamericamortgage.com/careers/.

Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) announced today Jemma Pachiano has been honored as an Elite Woman by industry publication, Mortgage Professional America (MPA). The MPA 2021 Elite Women Award seeks to honor outstanding women in the mortgage and housing industry.

Related link: https://www.midamericamortgage.com/

Mortgage Professional America Honors Lori Johnson of DocMagic with 2021 Elite Women in Mortgage Award

TORRANCE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- DocMagic, Inc., the premier provider of fully-compliant loan document preparation, regulatory compliance, and comprehensive eMortgage services, announced that its director of client services, Lori Johnson, has received the 2021 Elite Women in Mortgage award from Mortgage Professional America (MPA).

Now in its fifth year, MPA's Elite Women award celebrates the outstanding achievements of women that work in the mortgage industry. MPA created the award to recognize the exceptional work of women whose efforts and contributions are paving the way for future generations. The award largely looks back at recent accomplishments that are having a positive effect on the mortgage industry.

"Being recognized alongside other accomplished females that are doing exceptional things for the industry is a huge honor for me," stated Johnson. "For years, the outstanding team I work with at DocMagic has been moving mountains to help lenders, settlement providers, investors, and other relevant parties automate manual workflows and remove paper from antiquated processes. I thank the judges at MPA for their research and the hard work of my entire team for making this accolade a reality."

MPA's judges were impressed with Lori's roll-up-your-sleeves leadership style that places the company and customer first, making excellence in service her primary focus. She works passionately and tirelessly to ensure that complex and precision-based eClosing and digital mortgage technology implementations are executed flawlessly, delivering a level of customer satisfaction that lenders and partners rave about.

In particular, Lori is credited with helping DocMagic's lender clients achieve a huge uptick in growth - via eClosing technology. First, the remote implementation model she oversaw was wildly successful in helping lenders clients to go live without disruption to operations during and after the pandemic.

Second, she successfully transitioned her entire team virtually overnight to a work-from-home (WFH) environment where they were able to execute tasks just as effectively as when they were at DocMagic's headquarters.

Of note is that Lori's efforts helped DocMagic land on the 2021 Inc. 5000 list, with a 67 percent three-year growth rate from 2017 to 2020. More and more lenders in the mortgage industry are now seeing the immense value of automating the closing process from start to finish. This has helped tremendously with adoption of this component of the digital mortgage workflow --- fully paperless closings.

DocMagic will close 2021 out with another banner year in sales, new client implementations, solution enhancements, seamless integrations, and more. Company officials say 2022 will be another strong year for technology innovation in the mortgage industry.

About DocMagic:

DocMagic, Inc. is the leading provider of fully compliant document generation, automated compliance, eSignature and comprehensive eMortgage solutions for the mortgage industry. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Torrance, Calif., DocMagic, Inc. develops award-winning software, mobile apps, and web-based systems for the production and delivery of compliant loan document packages. The company's solutions connect industry participants, promote collaboration, and ensure data integrity to execute precision-based digital lending transactions. The company's compliance experts and in-house legal staff consistently monitor legal and regulatory changes at both the federal and state levels to ensure accuracy.

For more information on DocMagic, visit https://www.docmagic.com/.

DocMagic, Inc., the premier provider of fully-compliant loan document preparation, regulatory compliance, and comprehensive eMortgage services, announced that its director of client services, Lori Johnson, has received the 2021 Elite Women in Mortgage award from Mortgage Professional America (MPA).

Related link: https://www.docmagic.com/

The Orange County Register Names CDF One of Orange County’s Top Workplaces for Third Year in a Row

IRVINE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Acclaimed California labor, employment and immigration defense law firm CDF Labor Law LLP (CDF) proudly announces it has been named one of the 2021 Top Workplaces by the Orange County Register for the 3rd consecutive year. The award rounds out a year of numerous accolades for CDF.

The firm was also recently named the smallest one of only 28 US-based law firms to earn a place on Bloomberg Law's inaugural "Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Framework" list, was named a "Top-100 Social Impact Leader" by Law360, and CDF's California Labor & Employment Law Blog was ranked #7 on the list of the "Top 40 California Law Blogs & Websites" by Feedspot.

"Our employees are the basis of our continued success," said Marie DiSante, CDF Founding Partner and Firm Managing Partner. "We are honored that their feedback recognizes our decades of commitment to providing our employees with a diverse and inclusive culture where they can thrive. These very characteristics shined as our teams across California, from the staff to our attorneys, worked together during the pandemic to navigate through uncharted waters. They are the true recipients of this award."

The Orange County Register list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by research partner Energage, LLC, a leading provider of technology-based employee engagement tools. The anonymous survey measures several aspects of workplace culture, including alignment, execution and connection.

Todd Wulffson, the Managing Partner of CDF's Orange County Office, said that "One of our priorities in 2022 is the same one we have had for over 25 years - to foster a workplace that attracts and retains the best talent to provide the best client service possible for California employers. It has always been our attorneys and staff at CDF that make us great."

About CDF Labor Law LLP

For over 25 years, CDF Labor Law LLP has distinguished itself as one of the top labor, employment and immigration law firms in California, defending employers in single-plaintiff and class action lawsuits and advising employers on related legal compliance and risk avoidance. The firm has five offices throughout California - in Sacramento, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego. For more information, visit: www.CDFLaborLaw.com and find CDF on LinkedIn or Twitter to learn more about how the firm protects California employers. For access to timely alerts on the latest California labor and employment law developments, sign-up for the firm's blog by visiting: https://www.callaborlaw.com/.

Acclaimed California labor, employment and immigration defense law firm CDF Labor Law LLP (CDF) proudly announces it has been named one of the 2021 Top Workplaces by the Orange County Register for the 3rd consecutive year. The award rounds out a year of numerous accolades for CDF.

Related link: https://www.cdflaborlaw.com/

Winners Announced for Second Annual Colorado Youth Art Contest

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- 2020 Eyes Colorado and the Colorado Optometric Association (COA) announce the winners of the Second Annual Youth Art Contest. Students grades 1-12 were invited to submit 2D artwork while reflecting on the value of their eyesight through the theme, "My Future Vision." The goal of the competition was to engage Colorado students in understanding the value of their eyesight and their own eye health. The COA sponsored public health campaign, 2020 Eyes Colorado, seeks to increase eye health awareness throughout Colorado communities.

87 Colorado students submitted paintings, drawings, digital art, and photography from all over the state. Many participants shared powerful insights on vision that will inspire other students to understand the value of their own eyesight.

Lexi Jay, Pine Creek High School Senior and first-place winner of her age group says, "In this piece, I hope to express the vibrancy and beauty that color has brought into my life and how it illuminates a dark world with its everlasting elegance. In my art, I use color to express my innermost feelings, allowing the small shifts in hues to tell a story that pictures and words simply could not portray. The art I create seeks to explain this complex narrative and thus I could not do what I love most without the tools delegated to me by my eyes."

One winner from each age group was selected based on scoring from the judging panel. Prizes include a $200 donation to each winner's public school, the high school winner receives an iPad Pro, the middle school winner receives a SketchBox Premium Subscription, and the elementary winner receives a Green Kids Craft Subscription Box.

The Second Annual Youth Art Contest Winners:

Winner Grades 9-12:

Lexi Jay, Pine Creek High School

Winner Grades 6-8:

Avery Reynolds, Boltz Middle School

Winner Grades 1-5:

Bernice Tan, Willow Creek Elementary School & Artistic Fox Studio

*View artwork submissions and the complete list of winners and honorable mentions here - https://2020eyescolorado.org/art-contest/.

Entries were scored by local Colorado artists; Matthew Lit, photographer, designer and educator; Alexis Davina, fine arts and portraiture; and Dr. Matt Buchanan, a Colorado optometrist.

"The heart and imagination in the entries this year was inspiring. It's an honor to be a judge, and a privilege to witness the vision and hope these kids have for their futures," said Alexis Davina.

Matt Litt explains, "The second year of this contest saw many great entries including some particularly creative art from the younger grade students. It is a pleasure and an honor to have judged this year's contest."

Stay tuned for the Third Annual Youth Art Competition in 2022.

About the Colorado Optometric Association (COA):

The Colorado Optometric Association (COA) is the professional organization of optometrists in Colorado. Over 600 Colorado Doctors of Optometry are voluntary members of the Association. COA has also launched a public health campaign titled 2020 Eyes Colorado ( https://2020eyescolorado.org/ ).

Since 1892, the COA has assisted its members in providing the highest standard of professional care to their patients by sponsoring continuing education programs for doctors, advocating in local and state governments for programs and laws that represent patients' best interests, and providing information for the public. For more information, please visit http://www.visioncare.org/ or call 303-863-9778.

2020 Eyes Colorado and the Colorado Optometric Association (COA) announce the winners of the Second Annual Youth Art Contest. Students grades 1-12 were invited to submit 2D artwork while reflecting on the value of their eyesight through the theme, "My Future Vision."

Related link: https://colorado.aoa.org/

DocMagic’s Chief Compliance Officer Wins Top 40 Under 40 Most Influential Mortgage Professionals Award

TORRANCE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- DocMagic, Inc., the premier provider of fully-compliant loan document preparation, regulatory compliance, and comprehensive eMortgage services, announced that its chief compliance officer, Gavin T. Ales, has been honored by National Mortgage Professional (NMP) magazine with its 2021 Top 40 Under 40 award.

The annual list highlights the industry's most influential mortgage professionals under the age of 40 who are making a difference by exemplifying professionalism, perseverance, leadership, and excellence in their respective fields. According to NMP, the magazine again received numerous nominations and it was tough to arrive at the 40 honorees.

"I am flattered to be acknowledged as a person who has made industry contributions that have had a positive impact," commented Ales. "DocMagic has truly moved the needle with innovative technologies that are digitizing the lending process. What's more, adoption of our solutions is at an all-time high. I feel honored to have earned this accolade, but at the end of the day it's a team-based effort here at DocMagic that's making the real difference."

Gavin has implemented numerous complex compliance regulations into DocMagic's software applications, effectively supporting thousands of lending entities across the mortgage supply chain. He oversaw the implementation of TRID, works closely with the CFPB, the GSEs, and ensures lenders remain in compliance at all times---from the moment borrowers and originators engage at the point-of-sale all the way to underwriting, closing, secondary, and servicing. Most recently, he has been key in launching compliant eClosing solutions and eNotarization functionality.

Gavin is responsible for overseeing constant changes to many loan documents for compliance adherence. His legal and compliance department ensures that state, federal, CFPB, and investor-level compliance changes are assessed and accurately incorporated into DocMagic's software platform in a timely fashion. Gavin specializes in mortgage banking compliance; federal and state regulatory compliance; financial services law; real estate law; and consumer credit law, among other focuses. Prior to joining DocMagic, he was the Deputy Chief Compliance Officer at Prospect Mortgage.

Gavin holds a J.D. from American University, Washington College of Law and a B.B.A. with a focus in Economics and a minor in Banking and Finance as well as a B.A. in International Relations and Affairs and a minor in German from the University of Mississippi. He is a licensed attorney in the state of California and Maryland.

The complete list of 2021 Top 40 Under 40 honorees are showcased in the December issue of National Mortgage Professional magazine: https://nationalmortgageprofessional.com/news/nmps-40-under-40-2021.

About DocMagic:

DocMagic, Inc. is the leading provider of fully compliant document generation, automated compliance, eSignature and comprehensive eMortgage solutions for the mortgage industry. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Torrance, Calif., DocMagic, Inc. develops award-winning software, mobile apps, and web-based systems for the production and delivery of compliant loan document packages. The company's solutions connect industry participants, promote collaboration, and ensure data integrity to execute precision-based digital lending transactions. The company's compliance experts and in-house legal staff consistently monitor legal and regulatory changes at both the federal and state levels to ensure accuracy. For more information on DocMagic, visit https://www.docmagic.com/.

About NMP Magazine's '40 Most Influential Mortgage Professionals Under 40':

The annual list is comprised of mortgage professionals who are under the age of 40, as voted by their peers, who are accomplished individuals that carry the torch of professionalism, perseverance, leadership, excellence, and more - in their respective fields within the fast-moving mortgage industry. As with each year, NMP received many nominations, ultimately arriving at 40 official winners and identifying another 40 to watch that are mortgage professionals shaping the industry.

DocMagic, Inc., the premier provider of fully-compliant loan document preparation, regulatory compliance, and comprehensive eMortgage services, announced that its chief compliance officer, Gavin T. Ales, has been honored by National Mortgage Professional (NMP) magazine with its 2021 Top 40 Under 40 award.

Related link: https://www.docmagic.com/

Sales Boomerang named to Inc.’s 2021 Best in Business list in ‘On the Rise’ category

WASHINGTON, D.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Sales Boomerang has been named to the Inc. 2021 Best in Business list in the On the Rise category for businesses 0-4 years old. Inc.'s Best in Business Awards honor companies that have gone above and beyond to make a positive impact.

The list, which can be found in the Winter issue of Inc. magazine (on newsstands December 14), recognizes small- and medium-size privately held American businesses that have had an outstanding influence on their communities, their industries, and the environment or society as a whole.

Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc., says, "What began for us during the pandemic as an effort to showcase companies that were helping the community has grown into a recognition of social, environmental and economic impact. The companies on this year's list are changemakers with heart - and they're pouring the best of their business into the people and communities around them."

"Sales Boomerang has earned its extraordinary success as the mortgage industry's first automated borrower intelligence and retention system by helping lenders find the value in their existing customer relationships, ensuring loan officers know exactly when anyone in their database is ready for a loan," said Sales Boomerang CEO Alex Kutsishin. "At less than five years old, it is an incredible honor for Sales Boomerang to be recognized by Inc. for setting a trend in the mortgage industry to see the value of every borrower, even after closing."

Rather than relying on quantitative criteria tied to sales or funding, Inc.'s editors reviewed the companies' achievements over the past year and noted how they made a positive difference in the world. They then selected honorees in more than 49 different industries - from finance to software to engineering to fashion and more - and in age-based and revenue-based categories. The applicant pool was extremely competitive, with around 2,700 entries and an acceptance rate in the low single digits - a huge success for these honors in the list's second year. Honorees for gold, silver, bronze and general excellence across industries and categories are featured online at https://www.inc.com/best-in-business.

About Sales Boomerang:

Sales Boomerang transformed the relationship between mortgage lenders and borrowers with the introduction of the first automated borrower intelligence system in 2017. The company's intelligent alerts notify lenders as soon as a past customer or prospect is ready and credit-qualified for a loan. As the mortgage industry's #1 borrower retention tool, Sales Boomerang is trusted by more than 150 lenders - including brokers, independent mortgage companies, credit unions and banks - to help build lasting borrower relationships that maximize lifetime customer value. To date, Sales Boomerang alerts have enabled lenders to close more than $150 billion in additional loan volume that would have otherwise been overlooked and achieve customer retention rates that outperform industry norms by an average of 3-5X. To learn more about Sales Boomerang and its No Borrower Left Behind(tm) ethos, visit https://www.salesboomerang.com.

About Inc. Media:

The world's most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across various channels, including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the Inc. 5000 allows these founders a chance to engage with their peers in an exclusive community with the credibility to help drive sales and recruit talent. The associated Inc. 5000 Conference is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events produced by Inc. For more information, visit www.inc.com.

Sales Boomerang has been named to the Inc. 2021 Best in Business list in the On the Rise category for businesses 0-4 years old. Inc.'s Best in Business Awards honor companies that have gone above and beyond to make a positive impact.

Related link: https://www.salesboomerang.com/

Mortgage Coach president Joe Puthur lauded as National Mortgage Professional 2021 40 Under 40 honoree

IRVINE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Mortgage Coach, a borrower conversion platform empowering mortgage lenders to educate borrowers with interactive presentations that model home loan performance over time, today announced that President Joe Puther was selected as a 2021 40 Under 40 winner by National Mortgage Professional (NMP) Magazine. The annual NMP 40 Under 40 awards highlight 40 outstanding mortgage professionals under the age of 40 whose innovative strategies and leadership are shaping the housing industry.

Puthur has a long history of developing technology solutions that push the boundaries of what software can do for mortgage lenders and the consumers they serve. Since joining Mortgage Coach in 2009, Puthur has led the firm's evolution from a desktop loan modeling program used by thousands of top-performing loan officers to an enterprise, sales enablement platform used by 120+ independent mortgage banks, depository banks and credit unions, including 7 of the top 10 retail mortgage lenders.

Over the past 18 months, Puthur has led an extraordinary push to scale the Mortgage Coach platform and enable easy integration with any mortgage lender tech stack. Today, Mortgage Coach has dozens of native integrations, which have helped hundreds of thousands of consumers make more educated home purchase decisions this year alone. Recent integration partnerships include ICE Mortgage Technology, First American Title, Sales Boomerang, LoanSense and HomeBinder.

"Joe's professional excellence and effective leadership are attributable to a rare combination of qualities that have transformed Mortgage Coach as a technology and an organization under his leadership," said Mortgage Coach Co-founder and CEO Dave Savage. "He's a brilliant technologist, a keen businessman and a mortgage expert. But it's his inquisitiveness and genuine care for people that set him apart as a leader."

"Joe's passion for empowering people to achieve their financial goals through homeownership has guided his development of Mortgage Coach as a platform that enables lenders to bring borrowers' financial opportunities to life on a world-class technology platform," continued Savage. "He has been critical to the success of Mortgage Coach and our clients."

The full list of 40 Under 40 honorees can be viewed in the December edition of National Mortgage Professional Magazine at https://nationalmortgageprofessional.com/.

About Mortgage Coach:

Mortgage Coach is an award-winning borrower conversion platform that gives consumers the confidence to transact with educational presentations that model loan performance over time. The company's side-by-side loan comparisons allow borrowers to make faster, more informed mortgage decisions while enabling lenders to consistently deliver an on-brand, consultative home financing experience that increases borrower conversion, repeat business and referrals. To date, more than 120 enterprise independent mortgage banks, depository banks and credit unions rely on Mortgage Coach to deliver personalized, modern service that grows revenue and customer loyalty.

To learn more about Mortgage Coach, visit https://www.mortgagecoach.com or follow @MortgageCoach.

Mortgage Coach, a borrower conversion platform empowering mortgage lenders to educate borrowers with interactive presentations that model home loan performance over time, today announced that President Joe Puther was selected as a 2021 40 Under 40 winner by National Mortgage Professional (NMP) Magazine.

Related link: https://mortgagecoach.com/

SimpleNexus Chief Customer Officer Andria Lightfoot earns a spot on National Mortgage Professional’s 40 Under 40 lineup

LEHI, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- SimpleNexus (https://simplenexus.com/), developer of the leading homeownership platform for loan officers, borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, today announced that Andria Lightfoot, chief customer officer, was selected as a 2021 40 Under 40 winner by National Mortgage Professional (NMP). The annual NMP 40 under 40 awards recognize 40 of the most influential housing finance professionals under the age of 40 whose innovative products and strategies are paving the way in the mortgage industry.

Lightfoot oversees multiple SimpleNexus departments, including professional services, implementation and customer service. With 15 years' experience in the mortgage industry, she is known for her innovative leadership in process optimization and technology configuration.

"I am lucky to work at SimpleNexus, where I have the unique opportunity to serve at the forefront of the digital mortgage revolution," said Lightfoot. "It's an incredible honor for National Mortgage Professional to recognize my achievements in this groundbreaking industry."

In just eight months, Lightfoot has grown SimpleNexus' Nexus Closing from four to 54 enterprise customers, increased weekly eClosings from 78 to 2,500 and increased departmental employee diversity by more 50%. Prior to joining SimpleNexus, Lightfoot served as chief operations officer at George Mason Mortgage, LLC, providing strategy for enterprise software solutions and implementing innovative change management initiatives.

The full list of 2021 NMP 40 Under 40 winners can be found in the November issue of National Mortgage Professional Magazine or online at https://nationalmortgageprofessional.com/.

About SimpleNexus, LLC:

Founded in 2011, SimpleNexus is an award-winning developer of mobile-first technology for the modern mortgage lender. Lenders depend on our namesake homeownership platform to unite the people, systems and stages of the mortgage process into a seamless, end-to-end solution that spans engagement, origination, closing and business intelligence. By helping lenders manage their teams and stay connected with borrowers and real estate partners, we deliver a measurable return on investment in the form of reduced turn times, increased loan application submissions and more referral business. A four-time Inc. 5000 company, SimpleNexus has been recognized as one of the world's Best Workplaces for Innovators.

For more information, visit https://www.simplenexus.com or follow @SimpleNexus.

SimpleNexus, developer of the leading homeownership platform for loan officers, borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, today announced that Andria Lightfoot, chief customer officer, was selected as a 2021 40 Under 40 winner by National Mortgage Professional (NMP).

Related link: https://simplenexus.com/

Edupoint Selects Kyrene School District for 6th Annual Partner for Life Award

MESA, Ariz. /ScoopCloud/ -- Edupoint® Educational Systems, creator of the industry-leading Synergy® Education Platform for K-12 student information and learning management, is pleased to announce that Kyrene School District (KSD) has been selected as the recipient of the company's 2021 Partner for Life Award. Edupoint Founder and CEO Bob Weathers presented the award to Damian Nichols, Executive Director of Information Technology for KSD, at the 2021 Synergy Connect Users Conference last month in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Kyrene School District serves a diverse population of approximately 18,000 students across 26 schools in five municipalities. The district's information technology team provides broad support for everything from classroom devices to the network and infrastructure technology they rely on, with a focus on providing the best possible services to everyone in the KSD community.

For the 2020-21 school year, Kyrene School District launched Kyrene Digital Academy, an all-online K-8 school with live instruction following the same daily bell schedule used by other schools in the district. The move presented challenges for everyone involved, requiring flexibility from parents and adaptability from students and teachers, who had to learn new ways of doing things outside of a traditional classroom setting.

"One of the first things we had to do was nail down the tools that we were going to use," said Dr. Kyle Ross, Principal at Kyrene Digital Academy. "We knew we needed to call on our existing partnerships in order to make it as seamless as possible."

"It has been a huge team effort to make sure everything went off without a hitch and learning continued," Nichols said. "Edupoint was quick to react and make sure that the tools we were using integrated together so that students didn't have to go to three or four different systems in order to attend class online. They were flexible in receiving feedback and making changes to the products we were depending on. Because of that partnership, we really set students and staff up for success."

"Kyrene joined the Edupoint family as one of our first client districts in 2005," said Bob Weathers, Founder and CEO at Edupoint. "Following their initial success with Synergy SIS, the district has embraced one new module after another and now runs the full Synergy ecosystem, enjoying the many user-experience and data-flow benefits it provides. All along the way Kyrene has been an enthusiastic partner, continually providing us with invaluable feedback that has helped make the Synergy platform better for every user. I am thrilled to recognize Kyrene School District as this year's Partner for Life Award recipient."

Edupoint has awarded $10,000 to Kyrene School District to be granted as a student scholarship.

About Edupoint

For over 35 years, the leadership of Edupoint Educational Systems has provided well-designed, technologically advanced student data management systems that empower K-12 stakeholders to improve student achievement. Synergy Education Platform by Edupoint is an industry-leading student data management ecosystem built to fit the way educators already work, with seamlessly integrated student information management, learning management, MTSS, assessment, special education management, and analytics. Synergy is unique among K-12 student data management solutions in providing an array of role-based mobile apps designed to give all stakeholders access to the tools they need when and where they need them. More than 5 million students use Synergy in 22 states.

Learn more at: https://www.edupoint.com/

Edupoint® Educational Systems, creator of the industry-leading Synergy® Education Platform for K-12 student information and learning management, is pleased to announce that Kyrene School District (KSD) has been selected as the recipient of the company's 2021 Partner for Life Award.

Related link: https://www.edupoint.com/

SimpleNexus’ Shane Westra and Suzy Djilas recognized for outstanding leadership in mortgage technology

LEHI, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- SimpleNexus (https://simplenexus.com/), developer of the leading homeownership platform for loan officers, borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, today announced that two staff members were honored by housing finance media organizations for their respective contributions to the mortgage industry. Chief Product Officer Shane Westra was named a 2021 Tech Trendsetter by HousingWire (HW) and Enterprise Account Executive Suzy Djilas was named a 2021 Mortgage Lending Woman of Inspiration by National Mortgage Professional (NMP) Magazine.

Shane Westra, HW Tech Trendsetters award recipient

The HW Tech Trendsetters award program recognizes the 50 most impactful and innovative technology leaders serving the housing economy. Westra was honored for bringing to market products that improve lender productivity and borrower experience at SimpleNexus. Notably, Westra managed the rapid build-out of Nexus Closing, SimpleNexus' electronic closing platform, which offers borrowers a streamlined closing experience that includes integrated remote online notarization (RON) and eSigning.

"I am honored to receive this award from HousingWire, a media outlet with widespread influence in the mortgage industry," said Westra. "I would like to thank my team at SimpleNexus for their dedication to building innovative digital tools that lead to significant efficiency gains, greater data integrity and faster delivery of loans to the secondary market."

"This year's list of Tech Trendsetters have, yet again, proven to be the driving force behind the digital transformation in housing," HousingWire Editor and Chief Sarah Wheeler said. "This impressive list of honorees are finding solutions to some of the industry's toughest challenges from improving the borrower's journey to streamlining every step of the real estate transaction process."

Suzy Djilas, NMP Mortgage Lending Women of Inspiration recipient

NMP's Mortgage Lending Women of Inspiration have made significant contributions to the mortgage industry through demonstrated leadership and innovative initiatives. Over 15 years, Suzy Djilas has built a reputation as a mortgage technology sales powerhouse who understands how to help lenders get the most from their investments in software. In the wake of the pandemic, Djilas worked hand-in-hand with lenders to ensure that loan officers maintained productivity while working remotely using the SimpleNexus app. She also kept deals moving forward with consumer-facing tools such as mobile disclosures and hybrid eClosings.

"The mortgage industry can feel a bit like a boys' club sometimes, which can be somewhat intimidating for young women considering a career in the industry," said Djilas. "I would encourage those young women to connect with strong female mentors like the women honored with this award, and seek out a company with a culture of support and diversity, which I am fortunate to have found at SimpleNexus."

About SimpleNexus, LLC:

Founded in 2011, SimpleNexus is an award-winning developer of mobile-first technology for the modern mortgage lender. Lenders depend on our namesake homeownership platform to unite the people, systems and stages of the mortgage process into a seamless, end-to-end solution that spans engagement, origination, closing and business intelligence. By helping lenders manage their teams and stay connected with borrowers and real estate partners, we deliver a measurable return on investment in the form of reduced turn times, increased loan application submissions and more referral business. A four-time Inc. 5000 company, SimpleNexus has been recognized as one of the world's Best Workplaces for Innovators.

For more information, visit https://www.simplenexus.com or follow @SimpleNexus.

SimpleNexus, developer of the leading homeownership platform for loan officers, borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, today announced that two staff members were honored by housing finance media organizations for their respective contributions to the mortgage industry.

Related link: https://simplenexus.com/

Mortgage Coach executive Kelli Hodges honored with National Mortgage Professional’s 2021 Mortgage Lending’s Women of Inspiration award

IRVINE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Mortgage Coach, a borrower conversion platform empowering mortgage lenders to educate borrowers with interactive presentations that model home loan performance over time, today announced that chief operations officer (COO) Kelli Hodges has been named a 2021 Mortgage Lending's Women of Inspiration award recipient by National Mortgage Professional Magazine. The annual awards program honors women leaders in the mortgage industry who spark inspiration via mentorship, professional accomplishment and thought leadership.

Hodges was honored for applying her 20 years' mortgage technology and operational expertise at Mortgage Coach, where she has helped hundreds of lenders meet the unique financial needs of millions of homeowners. Since joining Mortgage Coach in 2017, she has played a vital role in expanding the firm's connectivity with the digital mortgage ecosystem by more than doubling its partnership integrations. Additionally, Hodges has boosted internal efficiency through process optimization and fostered high employee retention while growing the company with top talent by promoting a work culture in which employees feel empowered to make a difference and grow professionally.

"Kelli's leadership and intelligence have been vital to Mortgage Coach's ability to bake financial education and highly-personalized advice into the home financing process, which in turn yields increased conversion and customer retention for lenders," said Mortgage Coach President Joe Puthur. "I applaud her professional achievements and commend her on an honor well-deserved."

The full list of Mortgage Lending's Women of Inspiration honorees can be viewed in the November edition of National Mortgage Professional Magazine on https://nationalmortgageprofessional.com/.

About Mortgage Coach:

Mortgage Coach is an award-winning borrower conversion platform that gives consumers the confidence to transact with educational presentations that model loan performance over time. The company's side-by-side loan comparisons allow borrowers to make faster, more informed mortgage decisions while enabling lenders to consistently deliver an on-brand, consultative home financing experience that increases borrower conversion, repeat business and referrals.

To date, more than 120 enterprise independent mortgage banks, depository banks and credit unions rely on Mortgage Coach to deliver personalized, modern service that grows revenue and customer loyalty.

To learn more about Mortgage Coach, visit https://www.mortgagecoach.com or follow @MortgageCoach.

Mortgage Coach, a borrower conversion platform empowering mortgage lenders to educate borrowers with interactive presentations that model home loan performance over time, today announced that chief operations officer (COO) Kelli Hodges has been named a 2021 Mortgage Lending's Women of Inspiration award recipient by National Mortgage Professional Magazine.

Related link: https://mortgagecoach.com/

SimpleNexus makes third consecutive appearance on Deloitte Technology Fast 500™, ranking number 292

LEHI, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- SimpleNexus (https://simplenexus.com/), developer of the leading homeownership platform for loan officers, borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, today announced it earned the number 292 spot on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™, a ranking of the 500 fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech companies in North America, now in its 27th year.

The homeownership platform's "from anywhere" functionality and ability to support a modern home lending experience from point-of-thought to post-close were the primary catalysts behind its 433% revenue growth.

"SimpleNexus' commitment to providing its mortgage lender customers with a measurable return on investment by way of reducing turn times, generating referral partnerships and increasing loan application submissions has rapidly enlarged our footprint in the housing industry," said SimpleNexus Chief Executive Officer Cathleen Schreiner Gates. "We are honored to be recognized on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 alongside other world-class companies who are making waves in their respective industries."

"Each year the Technology Fast 500 shines a light on leading innovators in technology and this year is no exception," said Paul Silverglate, vice chair, Deloitte LLP and U.S. technology sector leader. "In the face of innumerable challenges resulting from the pandemic, the best and brightest were able to pivot, reinvent and transform and grow. We celebrate the winning organizations and especially the talented employees driving their success."

"The pandemic has underscored the urgent need for tech solutions in a variety of areas across health care, fintech, energy tech, entertainment, to name a few, so reliance on innovators like the winners of the Technology Fast 500 is more important than ever," said Christie Simons, partner, Deloitte & Touche LLP and industry leader for technology, media and telecommunications within Deloitte's audit & assurance practice. "These companies are not only at the cutting edge, transforming the way we do business, but most importantly, recognize the strategic importance of ongoing innovation, especially in the ever-changing world of technology."

SimpleNexus has made multiple consecutive appearances on the Technology Fast 500™, having ranked 143 on the list in 2020, and 102 in 2019.

Overall, 2021 Technology Fast 500™ companies achieved revenue growth ranging from 212% to 87,037% from 2017 to 2020, with median growth of 521%.

About SimpleNexus

Founded in 2011, SimpleNexus is an award-winning developer of mobile-first technology for the modern mortgage lender. Lenders depend on our namesake homeownership platform to unite the people, systems and stages of the mortgage process into a seamless, end-to-end solution that spans engagement, origination, closing and business intelligence. By helping lenders manage their teams and stay connected with borrowers and real estate partners, we deliver a measurable return on investment in the form of reduced turn times, increased loan application submissions and more referral business. For more information, visit https://www.simplenexus.com/ or follow @SimpleNexus.

About the 2021 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™

Now in its 27th year, the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 provides a ranking of the fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech companies - both public and private - in North America. Technology Fast 500 award winners are selected based on percentage fiscal year revenue growth from 2017 to 2020.

In order to be eligible for Technology Fast 500 recognition, companies must own proprietary intellectual property or technology that is sold to customers in products that contribute to a majority of the company's operating revenues. Companies must have base-year operating revenues of at least US$50,000, and current-year operating revenues of at least US$5 million. Additionally, companies must be in business for a minimum of four years and be headquartered within North America.

About Deloitte

Deloitte refers to one or more of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, a UK private company limited by guarantee ("DTTL"), its network of member firms, and their related entities. DTTL and each of its member firms are legally separate and independent entities. DTTL (also referred to as "Deloitte Global") does not provide services to clients. In the United States, Deloitte refers to one or more of the US member firms of DTTL, their related entities that operate using the "Deloitte" name in the United States and their respective affiliates. Certain services may not be available to attest clients under the rules and regulations of public accounting. Please see www.deloitte.com/about to learn more about our global network of member firms.

SimpleNexus, developer of the leading homeownership platform for loan officers, borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, today announced it earned the number 292 spot on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™.

Related link: https://simplenexus.com/

2nd Annual Synergy Achievement Awards Honor School Districts’ Pandemic Year Successes

MESA, Ariz. /ScoopCloud/ -- Edupoint® Educational Systems, creator of the industry-leading Synergy® Education Platform for student information and learning management, announced this year's Synergy Achievement Awards recipients at its Synergy Connect National Users Conference in November. Award recipients were selected for exceptional application of Synergy functionality resulting in significant benefits to district stakeholders.

The 2021 awards program received nominations from Edupoint partner districts of all sizes from coast to coast. Four districts were selected as winners to be awarded $2,500 technology grants: Clay County District Schools (FL), Coconino County Accommodation School District (AZ), Long Beach Unified School District (CA), and Tucson Unified School District (AZ).

Four additional districts were selected for honorable mention, and will receive $1,000 technology grants: Beaverton School District (OR), School District of Lancaster (PA), Rialto Unified School District (CA), and Poudre School District (CO).

"Reviewing the 2021 Synergy Achievement Awards nominations was one of the highlights of the year," said Rob Wilson, President and Chief Innovation Officer at Edupoint. "We develop Synergy features in response to requests and feedback from our partner districts, but the creativity we see in how these features are used to handle unique situations and meet district needs is truly inspiring. It is my great pleasure to congratulate this year's award recipients for their ingenuity and commitment to excellence."

About Edupoint

For over 35 years, the leadership of Edupoint Educational Systems has provided well-designed, technologically advanced student data management systems that empower K-12 stakeholders to improve student achievement. Synergy Education Platform by Edupoint is an industry-leading student data management ecosystem built to fit the way educators already work, with seamlessly integrated student information management, learning management, MTSS, assessment, special education management, and analytics.

Synergy is unique among K-12 student data management solutions in providing an array of role-based mobile apps designed to give all stakeholders access to the tools they need when and where they need them. More than 5 million students use Synergy in 22 states.

Learn more at: https://www.edupoint.com/.

Edupoint Educational Systems, creator of the industry-leading Synergy Education Platform for student information and learning management, announced this year's Synergy Achievement Awards recipients at its Synergy Connect National Users Conference in November. Award recipients were selected for exceptional application of Synergy functionality resulting in significant benefits to district stakeholders.

Related link: https://www.edupoint.com/

HousingWire recognizes Sales Boomerang’s Mike Spotten for innovations in mortgage technology

WASHINGTON, D.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Sales Boomerang, the mortgage industry's top-rated automated borrower intelligence and retention system, today announced that Mike Spotten, vice president of product, was named a 2021 HW Tech Trendsetter by HousingWire Magazine. Now in its third year, the HW Tech Trendsetters award program highlights the leading players in the housing economy who drive innovation with advanced digital products and services.

As Sales Boomerang's VP of Product, Mike Spotten is leading the tech disruption of mortgage lending by continuously innovating Sales Boomerang's groundbreaking borrower intelligence products to deliver new competitive advantages for mortgage lenders. During the refi boom, Sales Boomerang noticed lenders were losing profits due to early loan payoffs (EPO) and Spotten immediately began working on a solution. Within one month, Sales Boomerang was able to release a new alert type that notifies lenders when a borrower might have an EPO, providing lenders the opportunity to re-engage with past clients and meet their refi needs before they switch lenders.

"I am humbled to have my achievements recognized by HousingWire, a publication that carries so much weight in the mortgage industry," said Spotten. "I strive for innovation because I stand by the Sales Boomerang mission of using data-driven solutions to ensure every borrower has access to the right loan, right when they need it."

HousingWire's Tech Trendsetters award program honors the 50 most influential and innovative technology leaders serving the housing industry. Receiving hundreds of nominations annually, the HousingWire editorial selection committee selects finalists based on professional achievements over the past 12 months.

"This year's list of Tech Trendsetters have, yet again, proven to be the driving force behind the digital transformation in housing," HousingWire Editor and Chief Sarah Wheeler said. "This impressive list of honorees are finding solutions to some of the industry's toughest challenges from improving the borrower's journey to streamlining every step of the real estate transaction process."

The complete list of 2021 HW Tech Trendsetters will be published in the December/January issue of HousingWire Magazine. View the lineup of honorees online at https://www.housingwire.com.

About Sales Boomerang:

Sales Boomerang transformed the relationship between mortgage lenders and borrowers with the introduction of the first automated borrower intelligence system in 2017. The company's intelligent alerts notify lenders as soon as a past customer or prospect is ready and credit-qualified for a loan. As the mortgage industry's #1 borrower retention tool, Sales Boomerang is trusted by more than 150 lenders - including brokers, independent mortgage companies, credit unions and banks - to help build lasting borrower relationships that maximize lifetime customer value.

To date, Sales Boomerang alerts have enabled lenders to close more than $150 billion in additional loan volume that would have otherwise been overlooked and achieve customer retention rates that outperform industry norms by an average of 3-5X. To learn more about Sales Boomerang and its No Borrower Left Behind(tm) ethos, visit https://www.salesboomerang.com.

About HousingWire:

HousingWire is the most influential source of news and information for the U.S. mortgage and housing markets. Built on a foundation of independent and original journalism, HousingWire reaches over 60,000 newsletter subscribers daily and over 7.5 million unique visitors each year. Our audience of mortgage, real estate, financial services and fintech professionals rely on us to Move Markets Forward. Visit https://www.housingwire.com/ or https://www.solutions.housingwire.com/ to learn more.

Sales Boomerang, the mortgage industry's top-rated automated borrower intelligence and retention system, today announced that Mike Spotten, vice president of product, was named a 2021 HW Tech Trendsetter by HousingWire Magazine. Now in its third year, the HW Tech Trendsetters award program highlights the leading players in the housing economy who drive innovation with advanced digital products and services.

Related link: https://www.salesboomerang.com/

Sales Boomerang named 49th fastest-growing company in North America on the 2021 Deloitte Technology Fast 500

WASHINGTON, D.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Sales Boomerang today announced it ranked 49 on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™, a ranking of the 500 fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech and energy tech companies in North America, now in its 27th year. Sales Boomerang grew 3,882% during this period.

Sales Boomerang Chief Executive Officer Alex Kutsishin credits Sales Boomerang's 3,882% revenue growth to an ever-expanding line of automated alerts that help lenders better understand and anticipate the needs of their clients and to a company culture that attracts forward-thinking talent.

"Sales Boomerang grows by providing lenders with data intelligence and digital tools that create revenue opportunities and ensure no borrower ever gets left behind," said Kutsishin. "We are proud to be recognized as an innovation and growth leader in the financial technology sector."

"Each year the Technology Fast 500 shines a light on leading innovators in technology, and this year is no exception," said Paul Silverglate, vice chair, Deloitte LLP and U.S. technology sector leader. "In the face of innumerable challenges resulting from the pandemic, the best and brightest were able to pivot, reinvent, transform and grow. We celebrate the winning organizations and especially the talented employees driving their success."

"The pandemic has underscored the urgent need for tech solutions in a variety of areas across health care, fintech, energy tech and entertainment, to name a few, so reliance on innovators like the winners of the Technology Fast 500 is more important than ever," said Christie Simons, partner, Deloitte & Touche LLP and industry leader for technology, media and telecommunications within Deloitte's audit and assurance practice. "These companies are not only at the cutting edge, transforming the way we do business, but most importantly, they recognize the strategic importance of ongoing innovation, especially in the ever-changing world of technology."

Overall, 2021 Technology Fast 500 companies achieved revenue growth ranging from 212% to 87,037% from 2017 to 2020, with median growth of 521%.

About the 2021 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™

Now in its 27th year, the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 provides a ranking of the fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech companies - both public and private - in North America. Technology Fast 500 award winners are selected based on percentage fiscal year revenue growth from 2017 to 2020.

In order to be eligible for Technology Fast 500 recognition, companies must own proprietary intellectual property or technology that is sold to customers in products that contribute to a majority of the company's operating revenues. Companies must have base-year operating revenues of at least US$50,000, and current-year operating revenues of at least US$5 million. Additionally, companies must be in business for a minimum of four years and be headquartered within North America.

About Sales Boomerang

Sales Boomerang transformed the relationship between mortgage lenders and borrowers with the introduction of the first automated borrower intelligence system in 2017. The company's intelligent alerts notify lenders as soon as a past customer or prospect is ready and credit-qualified for a loan. As the mortgage industry's #1 borrower retention tool, Sales Boomerang is trusted by more than 150 lenders - including brokers, independent mortgage companies, credit unions and banks - to help build lasting borrower relationships that maximize lifetime customer value. To date, Sales Boomerang alerts have enabled lenders to close more than $150 billion in additional loan volume that would have otherwise been overlooked and achieve customer retention rates that outperform industry norms by an average of 3-5X. To learn more about Sales Boomerang and its No Borrower Left Behind™ ethos, visit https://www.salesboomerang.com.

About Deloitte

Deloitte refers to one or more of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, a UK private company limited by guarantee ("DTTL"), its network of member firms, and their related entities. DTTL and each of its member firms are legally separate and independent entities. DTTL (also referred to as "Deloitte Global") does not provide services to clients. In the United States, Deloitte refers to one or more of the U.S. member firms of DTTL, their related entities that operate using the "Deloitte" name in the United States and their respective affiliates. Certain services may not be available to attest clients under the rules and regulations of public accounting. Please see http://www.deloitte.com/about to learn more about our global network of member firms.

Sales Boomerang today announced it ranked 49 on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™, a ranking of the 500 fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech and energy tech companies in North America, now in its 27th year. Sales Boomerang grew 3,882% during this period.

Related link: https://www.salesboomerang.com/

Promontory MortgagePath Founder and CEO Eugene Ludwig honored as top technology executive by Northern Virginia Technology Council

DANBURY, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Promontory MortgagePath LLC, a leading provider of comprehensive digital mortgage and fulfillment solutions, announced today its Founder and CEO Gene Ludwig was named one of the top technology executives by the Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC) as part of its annual NVTC Tech 100 awards. Ludwig was recognized for his career-long efforts to address economic inequality through improved access to technology and a more fulsome understanding of the economic realities facing Americans today.

"While our nation continues to adapt to our new normal of living during a global pandemic, I am pleased that Virginia continues to be a leading tech hub of flourishing businesses and career opportunities. I am proud to announce that Gene Ludwig is a 2021 NVTC Tech 100 honoree. He is a key contributor to making our region a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work and learn," said Jennifer Taylor, president and CEO of NVTC.

Under Ludwig's direction, Promontory MortgagePath announced an initiative in October 2020 to support minority depository institutions (MDIs) and community development financial institutions (CDFIs) efforts to help these institutions overcome the steep barriers to entry in providing mortgages and expand access to credit and homeownership in underserved communities. While still in the early stages of rollout, Promontory MortgagePath's MDI initiative has already yielded significant results for its initial participants, with one institution on target to expand its mortgage operations into four additional markets within the first year of launch.

"I'm honored to be included in the NVTC Tech 100," Ludwig said. "Improving access to financial resources for all Americans has been one of the driving forces of my career, and in today's digitally driven environment, technology has become the great equalizer in addressing the economic disparities that have plagued underserved communities, particularly those of color."

As managing partner of venture capital firm Canapi Ventures, Ludwig guides the firm's strategic investment in early to growth-stage fintech companies with the ultimate goal of giving local bankers access to the most innovative technologies available today to improve the delivery of financial services to their communities.

In 2019, Gene founded the Ludwig Institute for Shared Economic Prosperity (LISEP). Its research includes new economic indicators for both unemployment, issued monthly, and earnings, issued quarterly. These statistics aim to provide policymakers and the public with a more transparent view into the economic situation of all Americans as compared with traditionally relied upon metrics. LISEP also seeks to guide and support policy initiatives that increase opportunities for struggling Americans.

"By providing a more realistic view of Americans' economic struggles, we can be more surgical and specific in the solutions we apply to address those challenges," Ludwig added.

Per the NVTC's announcement regarding the awards, "This year's program attracted 130 nominations across three award categories: Company, Executive and NextGen Leader...The final NVTC Tech 100 Award list comprises 64 tech companies, 33 executives, and three emerging leaders - each consistently demonstrating dedication, vision and innovation."

Honorees will be celebrated at the event on December 8, 2021, at The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner. To view the full list of this year's honorees, visit https://www.nvtc.org/NVTC/News/News_Articles/NVTC_Announces_the_2021_Tech_100_Honorees.aspx.

About the Northern Virginia Technology Council

The Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC) is the trade association representing the national capital region's technology community. As one of the nation's largest technology councils, NVTC serves companies from all sectors of the industry, from small businesses and startups to Fortune 100 technology companies, as well as service providers, academic institutions, and nonprofit organizations. Nearly 500 entities make up the NVTC membership and look to the organization as a resource for networking and educational opportunities, peer-to-peer communities, policy advocacy, industry promotion, fostering of strategic relationships, and branding of the region as a major global technology center. Visit NVTC at http://www.nvtc.org.

About Promontory MortgagePath LLC | NMLS ID 1532373

Promontory MortgagePath is a fast-growing team of passionate problem solvers on a mission to fundamentally change the way lenders approach their mortgage business. The company combines an intuitive, collaborative digital mortgage platform with modern, comprehensive fulfillment services, giving lenders the progressive technology and scalability required to profitably compete in today's rapidly changing residential mortgage market. Promontory MortgagePath's founder, former U.S. Comptroller of the Currency Gene Ludwig, is widely recognized as a visionary thinker on the critical issues confronting financial services, and his companies are renowned for helping community lenders resolve their most pressing challenges. To learn more, visit https://www.mortgagepath.com.

Promontory MortgagePath LLC, a leading provider of comprehensive digital mortgage and fulfillment solutions, announced today its Founder and CEO Gene Ludwig was named one of the top technology executives by the Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC) as part of its annual NVTC Tech 100 awards.

Related link: https://www.mortgagepath.com/

Texas Fly Fishing & Brew Festival Awarded THE BEST IN TEXAS

MESQUITE, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- The Texas Fly Fishing & Brew Festival received gold and silver awards as "The Best In Texas" at the 27th Annual Texas Festivals & Events Association Conference and Trade Show. The 2021 Kaliff Insurance "The Best In Texas" Awards ceremony was held on November 13 and hosted by the City of San Antonio. The entries submitted were for TFEA member events held between April 1, 2020 and September 20, 2021; and the marketing competition includes a total of 69 categories.

"While I was honored to receive the five awards on behalf of the festival, they represent a team effort. Our sponsors, vendors, staff and volunteers truly make the event possible," stated Beau Beasley, Executive Director of the Texas Fly Fishing & Brew Festival. "I'm especially thankful to the City of Mesquite as our host and partner with an extraordinary venue; and to Cece Liekar of The League Lady for the creative marketing and social media. It's gratifying to know our fly fishing festival that began only a few years ago, has become so popular that it draws fly anglers from as far away as Kentucky. The 5th annual festival is coming up February 26-27, 2022 and includes an outstanding list of speakers and classes for fly anglers to experience."

The 2021 Kaliff Insurance "The Best In Texas" Awards Ceremony announced the following for the 4th Annual Texas Fly Fishing & Brew Festival in the category of events with a budget under $75k:

1 - Gold 1st Place Best Social Media Site

2 - Gold 1st Place Best T-Shirt Design

3 - Gold 1st Place Best Event Program

4 - Silver 2nd Place Single Digital Social Ad

5 - Bronze 3rd Place Misc Merchandise - Face Mask

This year the Texas Festivals & Events Association welcomed many new members from across the Lone Star State; and it was wonderful to meet them in person at the 27th Annual Conference. The Kaliff Insurance The Best In Texas competition received hundreds of entries representing festivals of all sizes. Congratulations to Beau Beasley with the Texas Fly Fishing & Brew Festival on his outstanding marketing accomplishments," states Kay Wolf, Executive Director of TFEA.

The Kaliff Insurance The Best In Texas Marketing Awards recognizes and encourages excellence in festival promotional campaigns. The Texas Festivals & Events Association is a professional trade association for festival and event planners, volunteers, and suppliers. The TFEA is official affiliated with the International Festivals & Events Association, the premier professional association supporting festivals and event leaders worldwide.

About Texas Fly Fishing & Brew Festival

The Texas Fly Fishing & Brew Festival is an annual event hosted by Rain Shadow Fly Fishing Promotions, LLC and held inside the Mesquite Convention Center in Mesquite, Texas. The Festival is a unique celebration of Lone Star State fly angling and suitable for all ages. Attendees can learn from various fly fishing authors and experts and meet representatives from some of the best manufacturers around the world in the fly fishing industry. Local and regional fly fishing guides, destination lodge owners, kayakers, fly tyers, world-class outdoor photographers, and fly shops participate along with Texas' best microbreweries. The Texas Fly Fishing & Brew Festival was first held in 2017 and scheduled for the 5th annual event the weekend of February 26-27, 2022.

More info: https://txflyfishingfestival.org/

The Texas Fly Fishing & Brew Festival received gold and silver awards as "The Best In Texas" at the 27th Annual Texas Festivals & Events Association Conference and Trade Show. The 2021 Kaliff Insurance "The Best In Texas" Awards ceremony was held on November 13 and hosted by the City of San Antonio.

Related link: https://txflyfishingfestival.org/

2021 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ Ranks FormFree 379th Fastest-Growing Company in North America

ATHENS, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- FormFree® today announced it ranked 379 on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™, a ranking of the 500 fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech and energy tech companies in North America, now in its 27th year.

FormFree's ability to help mortgage lenders understand people's ability to pay (ATP®) using innovative, direct-source data retrieval methods drove the firm's 308% revenue growth between 2017 and 2020.

"FormFree continuously pushes the envelope by showing lenders how direct-source, consumer-permissioned data can be used in revolutionary ways, such as paving the way for a more inclusive credit decisioning landscape," said FormFree Founder and CEO Brent Chandler. "We look forward to pioneering solutions that improve consumers' ability to receive and lenders' ability to deliver financing services for years to come."

"Each year the Technology Fast 500 shines a light on leading innovators in technology and this year is no exception," said Paul Silverglate, vice chair, Deloitte LLP and U.S. technology sector leader. "In the face of innumerable challenges resulting from the pandemic, the best and brightest were able to pivot, reinvent and transform and grow. We celebrate the winning organizations and especially the talented employees driving their success."

"The pandemic has underscored the urgent need for tech solutions in a variety of areas across health care, fintech, energy tech, entertainment, to name a few, so reliance on innovators like the winners of the Technology Fast 500 is more important than ever," said Christie Simons, partner, Deloitte & Touche LLP and industry leader for technology, media and telecommunications within Deloitte's audit & assurance practice. "These companies are not only at the cutting edge, transforming the way we do business, but most importantly, recognize the strategic importance of ongoing innovation, especially in the ever-changing world of technology."

Overall, 2021 Technology Fast 500™ companies achieved revenue growth ranging from 212% to 87,037% from 2017 to 2020, with median growth of 521%.

About FormFree:

FormFree® is a market-leading fintech company whose revolutionary products AccountChek® and Passport® make for a more inclusive credit decisioning landscape by enabling lenders to understand people's true ability to pay (ATP®). To date, thousands of U.S. lenders and brokers have ordered millions of FormFree's patented verification reports representing trillions of dollars in loan verifications. FormFree delights borrowers and lenders with a paperless experience, dramatically reduces origination timelines and offers automated analysis and standardized delivery to lenders and investors using a secure ReissueKey®. For more information, visit https://www.formfree.com/ or follow FormFree on LinkedIn.

About the 2021 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™:

Now in its 27th year, the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 provides a ranking of the fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech companies - both public and private - in North America. Technology Fast 500 award winners are selected based on percentage fiscal year revenue growth from 2017 to 2020.

In order to be eligible for Technology Fast 500 recognition, companies must own proprietary intellectual property or technology that is sold to customers in products that contribute to a majority of the company's operating revenues. Companies must have base-year operating revenues of at least US$50,000, and current-year operating revenues of at least US$5 million. Additionally, companies must be in business for a minimum of four years and be headquartered within North America.

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FormFree today announced it ranked 379 on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500, a ranking of the 500 fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech and energy tech companies in North America, now in its 27th year.

Related link: https://www.formfree.com/

David McNeil Receives Broker of the Year Award

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Principal and Risk Management Consultant David McNeil has been selected as 2021 Broker of the Year by The California Association of Mutual Water Companies - Joint Powers Risk & Insurance Management Authority (CalMutuals-JPRIMA). CalMutuals JPRIMA is one of the largest water joint powers authorities in the United States.

The CalMutuals JPRIMA Broker of the Year Award is given to an exceptional, high performing risk management professional who has made a meaningful contribution to California public water systems and water-related entities and goes above and beyond in support of this industry. "JPRIMA relies solidly on the skills and support of committed insurance brokers like David," said CalMutuals JPRIMA Chairman and CEO Jim Byerrum. "We view his contributions as an integral part of our success and proudly call him a valued partner and trusted advisor."

McNeil serves on several federal, state, and local task forces for critical infrastructure exposure mitigation, transfer, and avoidance. He is executive producer and an advisory member of the American Association of Water Distribution & Management (AAWD&M) Thought Leadership Lab Video Module Series, a resource that helps CalMutuals-JPRIMA insureds/members stay abreast of risk management best practices and emerging issues. He represents many mutual water companies, public water districts and investor-owned utilities, with many client relationships spanning decades of service.

"It's an honor to be recognized by CalMutuals JPRIMA as Broker of the Year," said McNeil. "Its dedication to providing high-quality, cost-effective risk management and insurance products and services to its members is exceptional, and I look forward to continuing our work together."

CalMutuals JPRIMA was founded in 2016 after enactment of AB656 (Garcia), authorizing mutual water companies to form and participate in a joint powers authority, to provide pooled insurance for mutual water companies and other water systems. Since then, the CalMutuals JPRIMA has grown from 14 members to over 250 members representing a wide range of water suppliers across California, including some of the largest in the state. CalMutuals JPRIMA is governed by a nine-member board of directors from around the state and is currently developing a portfolio of risk management and safety tools for its members.

Learn more about EPIC at: https://epicbrokers.com/

EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Principal and Risk Management Consultant David McNeil has been selected as 2021 Broker of the Year by The California Association of Mutual Water Companies - Joint Powers Risk & Insurance Management Authority (CalMutuals-JPRIMA).

Related link: https://www.epicbrokers.com/

November Is C. difficile Awareness Month With An Annual Conference, Recognizing Subject Matter Experts, Expressing Gratitude to US Governors

TAMPA, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- C Diff Foundation announced today that the 9th Annual International C. diff. Conference and Health EXPO welcomed over 40 international topic-experts dedicated in disciplines of healthcare, pharma, biotech, and academia on November 4-5, 2021. World-renowned presenters delivered data and discussed critical information on a leading Healthcare-Associated Infection (HAI), Clostridioides difficile with global healthcare-associated issues: 100% Live-online presentations.

The Conference registration was complimentary this year. To learn more about this extraordinary conference, guest speakers, and the diverse topics presented visit: https://www.cdiff2021.com

For conference coverage visit ContagionLive Infectious Diseases Today: https://www.contagionlive.com/latest-conference

On behalf of the C Diff Foundation, Sahil Khanna, M.B.B.S, M.S. proudly presented the Lifetime Achievement Award to Dale Gerding, MD, MACP, FIDSA, FSHEA for his outstanding vision, dedication, and commitment and for the advancement of Clostridioides difficile research, development, and care through the years. The Dale Gerding Lifetime Achievement award will be presented annually during the C Diff Foundation's November conference to a healthcare professional meeting the criteria, nominated by peers, and awarded by Dr. Gerding himself.

The C Diff Foundation "Making a Difference: Innovations in Infection Prevention" 2021 award was presented to PhoneSoap acknowledging their exceptional organization who is making a difference in the Infection Prevention community, with their innovative products, services, and technologies.

The award was accepted by Wes LaPorte, CEO of PhoneSoap. "PhoneSoap's mission has always been to limit the spread of infectious diseases through science and technology. We are honored to accept the Innovations in Infection Prevention award of 2021 from the C Diff Foundation given their very important endeavor to bring awareness, education, and advocacy globally," stated LaPorte.

According to the 2017 Update (published February 2018) of the Clinical Practice Guidelines for C. difficile Infection by the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) and Society or Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA), CDI remains a significant medical problem in hospitals, in long-term care facilities and in the community. C. difficile is one of the most common causes of health care- associated infections in U.S. hospitals (Lessa, et al, 2015, New England Journal of Medicine). Recent estimates suggest C. difficile approaches 500,000 infections annually in the U.S. and is associated with approximately 20,000 deaths annually. (Guh, 2020, New England Journal of Medicine).

Based on internal estimates, the recurrence rate of two of the three antibiotics currently used to treat CDI is between 20% and 40% among approximately 150,000 patients treated. We believe the annual incidence of CDI in the U.S. approaches 600,000 infections and has a mortality rate of approximately 9.3%.

The C Diff Foundation expresses their gratitude to all the Sponsors and Keynote speakers for their generous support of the 9th Annual International C. diff. Conference and Health EXPO. Together we deliver superior educational up-to-date data, advance the healthcare professional knowledge and understanding of the topics discussed, and serve as the leading organization educating and advocating for C. difficile infection prevention, treatments, clinical trial, diagnostics, support, and environmental safety worldwide. We are grateful to be the leading resource for patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.

Many US Governors have signed a state proclamation proclaiming November 2021 as Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile, C. diff.) Infection Awareness Month.

"Our shared goal is to witness a significant increase in C. difficile awareness, with a noted reduction in C. difficile infections worldwide by the year 2025. We would also like to thank Seres Therapeutics, Rebiotix, a Ferring Company, and Ferring Pharmaceuticals for their efforts and support with this endeavor," stated Nancy C. Caralla, Executive Director of the C Diff Foundation.

About C Diff Foundation:

C Diff Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is the leading patient, caregiver, and healthcare organization educating and advocating for C. difficile (Clostridioides difficile, C. diff., CDI, CDAD) prevention, treatments, clinical trials, diagnostics, support, and environmental safety worldwide. Their Mission continues to move forward and grow through research conducted by government, industry, and academia strengthening the advocacy on behalf of patients, families, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and researchers worldwide.

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C Diff Foundation announced today that the 9th Annual International C. diff. Conference and Health EXPO welcomed over 40 international topic-experts dedicated in disciplines of healthcare, pharma, biotech, and academia on November 4-5, 2021. World-renowned presenters delivered data and discussed critical information on a leading Healthcare-Associated Infection (HAI), Clostridioides difficile with global healthcare-associated issues: 100% Live-online presentations.

Related link: https://cdifffoundation.org/