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Performance Artist AY Young is An Emerging Renewable Energy Leader Powered by Music

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- AY Young, founder, Battery Tour, was named by the United Nations (UN) as one of 17 Young Leaders for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); and to Fresh Energy's 2020 Energy News Network's "40 Under 40."

On a biennial basis, the Office of the Secretary-General's Envoy on Youth recognizes 17 young change-makers, between the ages of 18 and 29, who are leading efforts to combat the world's most pressing issues and whose leadership is catalyzing the achievement of the SDGs.

For the UN designation, these young leaders were selected from more than 18,000 nominations from 186 different countries to represent the diverse voices of young people from every region of the world, and are collectively responsible for activating millions of young people in support of the SDGs. Young is the only Youth Leader selected from the U.S.

The Energy News Network's "40 Under 40" awards' program highlights emerging leaders and innovators from across the U.S. and their work in America's transition to a clean energy economy.

Young is one of the first artists to power his concerts with 100 percent renewable energy and Battery Tour is designed to engage communities with fun, physical and digital, entertainment experiences focused on diversity and inclusion to enhance sustainable adoption, action and innovation. And, it's all powered with renewable resources and energy-storage technologies (such as solar & human powered batteries) and showcases current technology capacities and their impacts to raise awareness and ignite innovation for Beneficial Electrification (BE).

"My ultimate goal is to get the world plugged into sustainability using music as a vehicle," Young says.

Thor Dietrich, co-founder and CEO of the Battery Tour, says that he was inspired to create the company when he realized the power music has to unite people.

"The quality of consumables, such as energy and information, directly affects us. We have a responsibility to our personal health to educate, empower, and experience the highest quality of life. With Battery Tour, we engage everyone's passions to scale sustainable impact globally, uniting humanity through entertainment to fund, build, and secure our only future, a sustainable one," Dietrich says.

As part of the Battery Tour, starting on September 18, Young will present six, weekly, social-distanced concerts at 6 p.m. in association with the Kansas City Parks and Recreation Department around Kansas City with the goal of uniting the heartland's rich history, talent, and sustainable leadership.

Founder video (YouTube): https://youtu.be/htfB8sG-hlU

Get plugged in at: https://www.batterytour.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aymusik

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

Twitter: @aymusik

About AY Young

At age 29, AY Young is a singer/songwriter, dancer, producer, sustainability activist and entrepreneur. He grew up in Kansas City, MO and has organized and performed more than 800 concerts. He's opened for artists such as Wiz Khalifa, T-Pain, Aaron Carter and more.

For more about the artist: https://www.aymusik.com/

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Caption: AY Young proudly represents the USA as 1 of 17 United Nations' Young Leaders of the World while reminiscing about his love for basketball.

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Caption: Youth having a blast dancing with AY Young and the Battery Tour at a corporate philanthropy event.

AY Young, founder, Battery Tour, was named by the United Nations (UN) as one of 17 Young Leaders for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); and to Fresh Energy's 2020 Energy News Network's "40 Under 40."

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

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Names Steiner Realty, Inc a Winner of the Pittsburgh Top Workplaces Award for the Second Year in a Row

PITTSBURGH, Pa. /ScoopCloud/ -- Steiner Realty, Inc. announces their designation as one of Pittsburgh's 2020 Top Workplaces. Steiner Realty has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2020 honor by The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette for the second year in a row.

The 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, just to name a few.

"In times of great change, it is more important than ever to maintain a connection among employees," said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. "When you give your employees a voice, you come together to navigate challenges and shape your path forward based on real-time insights into what works best for your organization. The Top Workplaces program can be that positive outcome your company can rally around in the coming months to celebrate leadership and the importance of maintaining an employee-focused culture, even during challenging times."

"To have received back-to-back Top Workplace honors is a great achievement!" remarked Casey Steiner, President and CEO. "Our employees are the heart of this business. They provide our tenants with clean and safe housing."

He added, "We are very proud of this award because it confirms our long-held belief that continuous investment in our employees is the key to our success. We regularly seek their input and make improvements to address their interests."

About Steiner Realty:

Steiner Realty, Inc. is a Pittsburgh-based real estate brokerage firm owned and operated by Clarence H. (Casey) Steiner since 1989. Steiner Realty, Inc. currently manages over 1600+ rental units in the Greater Pittsburgh area in a mix of luxury loft apartments, community apartment complexes, small apartment buildings and high-rises, as well as single-family homes and townhouses. In addition to office staff, Steiner Realty employs a full-service maintenance staff to handle all aspects of property maintenance, repair, and updating.

Learn more at: https://www.steiner-realty.com/
Twitter and Facebook: @SteinerRealty

About Energage

Energage offers a fully unified SaaS platform, plus support and professional services, to help organizations recruit and retain the right talent. As a B-Corporation founding member, Energage has committed itself to the purpose of making the world a better place to work together. Based on 14 years of culture research, the engine behind 51 Top Workplaces programs across the country, and data gathered from over 20 million employees at 60,000 organizations, Energage has isolated the 15 drivers of engaged cultures that are critical to the success of any business, and developed the tools and expertise to help organizations measure, shape and showcase their unique culture to achieve a sustainable competitive advantage. For more information, please visit energage.com. Follow us on Twitter @teamenergage and Facebook and LinkedIn @energage.

Steiner Realty, Inc. announces their designation as one of Pittsburgh's 2020 Top Workplaces. Steiner Realty has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2020 honor by The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette for the second year in a row.

Related link: https://www.steiner-realty.com/

HousingWire Honors DocMagic Director of Client Services Lori Johnson with 2020 Insiders 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 been designated a 2020 Insider Award winner by HousingWire for her ongoing success with eClosing implementations.

Now in its fifth year, HousingWire's Insiders Award program selected 50 winners from various sectors of the housing economy including mortgage lending, real estate, investing and fintech. Winners were evaluated closely and determined by HousingWire's editorial board based on their accomplishments, with an emphasis on the last 12 months.

In particular, Lori is credited with skillfully on-boarding a sudden influx of new clients, including numerous pandemic-driven lenders in search of eClosing platforms and remote online notarization (RON) technology. Lori handles many operational responsibilities at DocMagic, one of which is new client on-boarding. Over the last year, and during 2020 in particular, Lori and her team have taken multiple marquee mortgage bankers and mega-lenders live.

Strategically, Lori was also faced with another challenge: implementing, training and fully on-boarding new clients remotely. With most organizations now relying on home-based employees, Lori developed and scaled an effective distance-based implementations model involving multiple teams and parties---all performed remotely. Once implemented, each lender was off to the races, executing eClosings with ease and efficiency. In addition, Lori put together a remote learning program to quickly train new DocMagic implementation specialists, effectively scaling in order to manage the tsunami of new eClosing business.

"This award is well-deserved, and we're elated HousingWire selected Lori as a winner. She is a roll-up-your-sleeves, get-it-done executive who puts the customer first in everything she does," stated Dominic Iannitti, President and CEO of DocMagic. "She works tirelessly to ensure that complex eClosing implementations are executed flawlessly, delivering a level of customer satisfaction that lenders and partners rave about long after their first eClosing."

HousingWire states that the 50 winners are the "go-to" team members in their companies and represent a wide-range of occupations within the housing industry, from lending and real estate to investments and fintech. Insiders are the professionals that companies turn to with their most important or challenging projects, and their contributions and hard work lead to superior results.

"The winners of our 2020 Insider Awards demonstrate expertise in areas that are critical to the success of the companies they work for," HousingWire Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler said. "Especially during this year, which has required rapid adaptation in so many areas, these Insiders have been invaluable to the smooth functioning of the entire housing ecosystem."

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, processes, and web-based systems for the production and delivery of compliant loan document packages. The company's solutions connect industry participants, promote collaboration, and 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 www.docmagic.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 1.0 million unique visitors each month. Our audience of mortgage, real estate and fintech professionals rely on us to Move Markets Forward. Visit www.housingwire.com or www.solutions.housingwire.com to learn more.

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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 been designated a 2020 Insider Award winner by HousingWire for her ongoing success with eClosing implementations.

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

Packform Steals the Show Once Again

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Packform, a company accelerating in the sphere of digital innovation, has further established its position as a startup to watch after being named the winner of a Gold Stevie(R) Award in the Tech Startup of the Year - Software category.

Packform, which has received substantial recognition since its launch, was also awarded a Silver Stevie(R) Award in the Startup of the Year - Business Services Industries category, in the 17th Annual International Business Awards(R) today.

The International Business Awards are the world's premier business awards program. All individuals and organizations worldwide - public and private, for-profit and non-profit, large and small - are eligible to submit nominations. The 2020 IBAs received entries from organizations in 63 nations and territories.

This prestigious award comes just one month after Packform was hailed as Most Innovative Startup of the Year in both the Technology and Business Services Categories at the annual Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards.

Packform is an online managed marketplace that has remarkably cooked up a storm within the packaging industry within months of launch. Its solution has completely revolutionized the way packaging supply and demand is traditionally managed and sold and has vigorously disrupted the existing status quo within an archaic industry to create something that is fast, nimble, automated and absolutely refreshing.

The start-up is founded by an impressive trio - Australia's top futurist and key thought leader on innovation and technology, Peter Williams, one of Australia's leading and most successful serial entrepreneurs, Philip Weinman, and former Vice President of Landsberg Orora, Preston Geeting.

"We are once again, over the moon to receive this incredible recognition," says Co-founder and Chairman, Philip Weinman. "Our goal has always been to lead through innovative disruption. It is so inspiring to see the journey Packform has been on and the energy that drives the growth we have experienced as a team. We know even greater achievements lie ahead of us and that is so exciting."

The company is committed to both innovation and supporting organizations that can benefit from its digital platform. Packform's technology has recently been used to assist with preventing the global spread of coronavirus. The company generously volunteered its technology to a charity in the United Kingdom to assist with much needed distribution of PPE and essential items.

"The greatest successes come from overcoming disruption," says Co-Founder Peter Williams. "Packform have been able to move quickly and adapt to new demands in the midst of disruption caused by the pandemic, and we have risen to the challenge.

"We are so proud of what Packform has achieved through adversity. We have been able to help customers and organizations when they needed help the most. The future is still so uncertain in all corners of the globe; however, we know that we can still help further and where there is uncertainty, there is always the opportunity for innovation."

About Philip Weinman:

Philip Weinman is a respected business leader and speaker who is regularly listed as one of Australia's leading and most successful serial entrepreneurs. He's founded many fast-growing companies and is a highly successful innovator, known for his track record of spotting a niche and disrupting industries with new products and services that change the sector and improve the way people live and work. Visit https://www.deasil.com.au/ or http://www.philipweinman.com/ for more information.

About Peter Williams:

Peter Williams was a Partner with Deloitte and Founder and CEO of Deloitte Digital, one of the fast-growing management consulting arms in the world that specializes in digital technology, with over 9000 employees in 29 countries. Prior to his time at Deloitte Digital, Peter founded Deloitte's e-business consulting group in Australia. Peter is one of Australia's key thought leaders on innovation and online, mobile & emerging technology. He works with many high-profile organizations such as Telstra, CSIRO, Holden, Victorian & Federal Governments and Meat & Livestock Australia.

About Preston Geeting:

Preston Geeting is the co-founder and director of Packform. After studying International Business at London Metropolitan University and Business Administration at California Lutheran University, Preston turned entrepreneur. Prior to Packform, Preston was Vice President for the publicly listed packaging company Landsberg Orora. He began as a sales representative and became one of the company's most successful brokers over his 18-year career.

Learn more at: https://www.packform.io/

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Packform, a company accelerating in the sphere of digital innovation, has further established its position as a startup to watch after being named the winner of a Gold Stevie Award in the Tech Startup of the Year - Software category.

Related link: https://www.packform.io/

Utah Business Ranks SimpleNexus 31st Among the State’s Fast 50

LEHI, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- SimpleNexus (https://simplenexus.com/), developer of the leading digital mortgage platform for loan officers, borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, has placed 31st among Utah's Fast 50, a list of the state's 50 fastest-growing businesses as determined by Utah Business magazine.

"Our growth is a testament to the sound solutions we deliver and the value we create for mortgage lenders and borrowers, as well as to our team's ability to deliver consistent results," said SimpleNexus CEO Matt Hansen. "We are proud to be listed among some of Utah's best companies, and we look forward to continuing to support our state's economy together."

Utah Business ranks the state's Fast 50 companies based on five-year revenue growth. For a complete list of Utah Business' 2020 Fast 50, visit https://www.utahbusiness.com/these-are-utahs-fastest-growing-companies/.

The SimpleNexus digital mortgage app is the most used of its kind, adopted by 15 of the nation's top 25 retail lenders and more than 250 enterprise lenders in total. Since its founding in 2014, SimpleNexus has connected 26,000 loan originator users with 2.8 million borrowers and 113,000 Realtor partners. The company has facilitated the closings of 1.8 million mortgage loans totaling more than $460 billion in volume.

About SimpleNexus, LLC:

SimpleNexus is the digital mortgage platform that enables lenders to originate and process loans from anywhere. The company's best-in-class, easy-to-use app connects loan officers to their borrowers, real estate agents and settlement service providers to easily communicate and exchange data in a single location throughout the entire loan life cycle. Loan officers can manage their loan pipelines, order credit, run pricing, send pre-approvals and sign disclosures - all on the go. Learn more: https://simplenexus.com/.

About Utah Business:

Utah Business is the leading magazine for executives and entrepreneurs in Utah. Founded in 1986, the publication compiles stories of time-tested business leaders and entrepreneurial endeavours to provide a manual for redefining business in Utah. For more information, visit https://www.utahbusiness.com/.

Twitter: @SimpleNexus #digitalmortgage #mortgagelending #domore @utahbusiness #utahbusinessfast50

SimpleNexus, developer of the leading digital mortgage platform for loan officers, borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, has placed 31st among Utah's Fast 50, a list of the state's 50 fastest-growing businesses as determined by Utah Business magazine.

Related link: https://simplenexus.com/

ReverseVision VP Wendy Peel Selected for a Most Powerful Women in Fintech Award by PROGRESS in Lending Association

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- ReverseVision, the leading technology provider for the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) and private reverse lending program market, today announced that company Vice President of Sales and Marketing Wendy Peel has been recognized as a Most Powerful Women in Fintech award honoree by PROGRESS in Lending Association. Now in its second year, the annual awards program honors women who are shaping the future of financial services technology.

Peel was recognized for her two-decades' senior leadership experience driving sales growth at enterprise technology firms. Under Peel's leadership, ReverseVision has achieved record revenue growth. To date, the ReverseVision platform is used by all 10 of the top-ten HECM lenders and supports more reverse mortgage transactions than all other systems combined. Since joining the company in 2016, more than 2,500 lenders and brokers have enrolled in the ReverseVision platform, which serves nearly 10,000 active users.

In support of broadening lender adoption among forward lenders, Peel led ReverseVision's Fall 2019 transformation as an API-enabled flexible reverse lending platform, unveiling a new logo as part of its revised mission and rebranding. Peel also conceived the inaugural ReverseVision UserCon to highlight best HECM origination practices, offer expert marketplace insights, and gather guidance on future product development.

Before joining ReverseVision, Peel served as vice president of sales and marketing at CommercePromote, a cloud-based SaaS applications provider, where she executed a corporate rebranding campaign repositioning the company as an enterprise marketing and operations technology leader. Additionally, Peel has held executive sales and marketing positions at iCoStore, LLC; Take Notice, Inc.; PNA, Inc.; and TransPerfect Translations.

"Wendy's ability to understand the needs of our diverse customer base and stay ahead of a rapidly fluctuating mortgage market have helped build ReverseVision into the organization it is today," said ReverseVision CEO John Button. "We applaud her work connecting mortgage lenders with the technology they need to serve borrowers at every stage in life."

About ReverseVision

ReverseVision, Inc. is the leading Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) and private reverse mortgage program sales and origination technology platform, supporting more reverse mortgage transactions than all other systems combined. The company's comprehensive product suite flexes to lenders' unique business and operational models, connecting all lending participants across the entire reverse mortgage lifecycle to meet borrowers where they are in life. A five-time HousingWire TECH100(TM) company, ReverseVision continues to build on its technology's pioneering capabilities with frequent enhancements.

For more information, visit https://www.reversevision.com/.

Twitter: @reversevision @engageprogress #digitalmortgage #HECM #reversemortgage

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ReverseVision, the leading technology provider for the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) and private reverse lending program market, today announced that company Vice President of Sales and Marketing Wendy Peel has been recognized as a Most Powerful Women in Fintech award honoree by PROGRESS in Lending Association.

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

Top of Mind’s ‘Client for Life’ Workflow Selected as Finalist in International Content Marketing Awards

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Top of Mind Networks (Top of Mind), a leader in customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing automation software for the mortgage lending industry, has been named a finalist in the Content Marketing Institute's (CMI) 2020 Content Marketing Awards. The CMI Content Marketing Awards is the largest and longest-running international content marketing awards program in the world, recognizing the best content marketing projects, agencies and marketers each year.

Top of Mind's "Client for Life" Workflow was named a finalist in two categories: Best Marketing Automation and Best Print/Digital Integration. The "Client for Life" Workflow combines marketing automation and bespoke content to effortlessly give loan officers over 100 distinct opportunities to stay connected with borrowers over a five-year period. Other finalists in Top of Mind's categories include such well-known companies as Nielsen, Cisco and Marshalls.

"One of my favorite parts of my job is getting to review some of the most innovative, inspiring, successful content marketing programs in the world each year," said Stephanie Stahl, general manager at the Content Marketing Institute. "The quality of work we've seen with this year's contenders is just off the charts."

"Thousands of loan officers across the United States rely on Top of Mind's automated marketing and creative content solutions to help them win new business, earn repeat business and deserve referral business," said Top of Mind CEO Bill Hayes. "Having our content and platform recognized by so many prestigious organizations in 2020 alone shows that we are committed to helping lenders forge strong customer relationships through relevant and engaging creative content."

This award comes on the heels of numerous other industry recognitions for Top of Mind. In August SurefireCRM was recognized as Product of the Year by the Business Intelligence Group's Sales and Marketing Technology Awards program. In March, the company's creative marketing campaigns took home platinum and gold in the 2020 AVA Digital Awards competition. Top of Mind went on to earn eight more platinum and gold awards for outstanding content at the 2020 Hermes Creative Awards in May. In June, Top of Mind placed among the world's top creators of video content in the 41st Annual Telly Awards.

About Top of Mind Networks:

Founded in 2003, Atlanta-based Top of Mind Networks (https://www.topofmind.com) started as a bootstrapped direct-mail marketing company. Today, the company is recognized as the mortgage industry's most-relied-upon provider of marketing automation and creative content solutions. From individuals to enterprise lenders, Top of Mind's SurefireCRM helps thousands of mortgage professionals win new business, earn repeat business and deserve referral business. With intuitive, "set it and forget it" workflows and award-winning content, mortgage professionals can effortlessly maintain and deepen their emotional connections with clients.

About Content Marketing Institute:

Content Marketing Institute is the leading global content marketing education and training organization, teaching enterprise brands how to attract and retain customers through compelling, multichannel storytelling. CMI's Content Marketing World event, the largest content marketing-focused event, is held every fall in Cleveland, Ohio, and ContentTECH Summit event is held every spring in San Diego, California. CMI publishes Chief Content Officer for executives and provides strategic consulting and content marketing research for some of the best-known brands in the world. Content Marketing Institute is organized by Informa Connect.

@CMIContent @mortgagecrm #creativematters #SurefireCRM

Top of Mind Networks (Top of Mind), a leader in customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing automation software for the mortgage lending industry, has been named a finalist in the Content Marketing Institute's (CMI) 2020 Content Marketing Awards.

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

NotaryCam CEO Rick Triola Receives 2020 October Research Innovation Award for Driving Title Industry RON Adoption

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- NotaryCam(R), the pioneering leader in online notarization and original provider of mortgage eClosing solutions, announced that its founder and CEO Rick Triola has received the 2020 October Research Award for Innovation for his innovations in and driving adoption of remote online notarization (RON) in the lending and title/settlement services industries.

Now in its ninth year, the October Research awards program honors leaders in the title, underwriting, lending and settlement services industries for their accomplishments in the areas of leadership, innovation and philanthropy. Triola was presented with this year's Award for Innovation in a virtual ceremony at the 16th annual National Settlement Services Summit (NS3).

As October Research publication The Title Report noted in its Sept. 2, 2020, coverage of this year's winners:

Triola founded eSigning solutions provider Settleware in 1999 and NotaryCam in 2012. Using this technology, he completed the first mortgage remote online closing in 2014. Since then, he's advocated at every level across the country to advancing the legalization of the technology.

In a time where eClosings and digital mortgage adoption is skyrocketing, Triola intentionally designed the NotaryCam platform with the flexibility to accommodate all types of closing ceremonies. That has allowed the technology to adapt to the inconsistent state regulatory requirements around the country.

NotaryCam is adding roughly 15,000 new users to the platform monthly, resulting in more than 350,000 total users on the platform this year, and has executed more than 250,000 transactions to date.

"I am honored and humbled to accept this award on behalf of myself and the entire NotaryCam team," Triola said. "Our team works tirelessly to not only provide the best RON services to our clients, but also to further advances in the industry and help promote RON adoption. Industry-leading technology is only valuable if it is being utilized, and I am proud of our efforts to lead the field in technological innovation, adoption support and customer service."

Triola pioneered RON in the real estate space when he founded NotaryCam back in 2012 and completed the first mortgage remote online closing (ROC) in 2014. Since then, Triola and NotaryCam have set the industry standard for RON/ROC technology, as the only platform on the market that scales to meet document notarization and real estate closing standards for all jurisdictions, including attorney-state closings; provides all-party access to join the online signing ceremony; and complements its technology with a nationwide network of eNotaries well versed in the intricacies of executing RON eClosings and available 24/7 to ensure a seamless, error-free ROC ceremony at the homebuyer's convenience. Additionally, NotaryCam provides a single platform capable of completing hybrid, in-person e-notarization (IPEN) and RON closings, all of which have experienced increased demand in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

In recent months, emergency legislation related to COVID-19 has furthered the nationwide adoption and legalization of RON. Prior to this emergency legislation, the real estate and mortgage industries were reluctant to embrace RON technology without explicit legal support at the state level. Thus, Triola has devoted the last seven years to advancing nationwide RON legalization, including worked closely with the Notary Public Administrators (NPA) section of the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) and the Uniform Law Commission (ULC) on the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts (RULONA), which many states have opted to adopt for their own RON legislation.

To see the full list of winners, visit https://www.thetitlereport.com/Articles/NS3-Industrys-best-honored-with-OR-awards-80208.aspx.

About October Research:

October Research, LLC is the nation's leading independent provider of market intelligence, industry news, expert opinion and regulatory information for professionals in the real estate, title, financial and settlement services industries. The company was founded to be the unifying, agenda-free voice of these industries and the professionals that support them. We have been headquartered in Richfield, Ohio, since our inception in 1999, and still boast the only full-time, independent newsroom devoted to providing in-depth coverage of the top real estate, title insurance, financial and settlement services issues.

About NotaryCam:

After pioneering the world's first multi-party/multi-state remote online notarization (RON), career real estate executive Rick Triola founded NotaryCam and completed the first mortgage remote online closing (ROC) in 2014. Today, NotaryCam is the leader in online notarization and mortgage eClosing solutions, having notarized documents worldwide for hundreds of thousands of customers in all 50 states and more than 146 countries. The company's patented eClose360(R) platform delivers the "perfect" online mortgage closing in every jurisdiction and supports all eClosing scenarios - RON, IPEN or Hybrids - with a flexible workflow for document recording and unparalleled identity verification, security and customer convenience. NotaryCam also proudly maintains an industry-leading 99.8 percent customer satisfaction rating.

Visit https://www.notarycam.com for additional information or to get a document notarized today.

NotaryCam, the pioneering leader in online notarization and original provider of mortgage eClosing solutions, announced that its founder and CEO Rick Triola has received the 2020 October Research Award for Innovation for his innovations in and driving adoption of remote online notarization (RON) in the lending and title/settlement services industries.

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

Bryan Traeger, Head of Customer Success at Maxwell, Announced as a 2020 HousingWire Insider

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- We are proud to announce that Bryan Traeger, Head of Customer Success at digital mortgage provider Maxwell, has been announced as a winner of the 2020 HousingWire Insider Award.

In its fifth year, HW's 2020 Insiders winners were carefully selected by HousingWire's editorial board based on their vital and dynamic contributions to their companies.

These 50 winners are the "go-to" team members in their companies and represent a wide range of occupations within the housing industry, from lending and real estate to investments and fintech. The Insiders are the professionals their companies turn to with their most important or challenging projects, and their contributions and hard work lead to superior results.

"The winners of our 2020 Insider Awards demonstrate expertise in areas that are critical to the success of the companies they work for," HousingWire Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler said. "Especially during this year, which has required rapid adaptation in so many areas, these Insiders have been invaluable to the smooth functioning of the entire housing ecosystem."

HW's 2020 Insiders were carefully selected by HousingWire's editorial board based on their vital and dynamic contributions to their companies.

"Bryan Traeger is the definition of someone whose impact in our organization goes beyond his title," said Maxwell CEO and Cofounder John Paasonen. "Bryan brings extensive industry experience and technology expertise to his lender customers. His approach to driving higher adoption across organizations, tech stack evaluations and implementation plans is highly effective, and it plays a big part in why Maxwell is the fastest point-of-sale solution to launch from purchase."

ABOUT MAXWELL

Maxwell empowers mortgage lenders to be more connected, productive and successful by intelligently automating their workflow with homebuyers and real estate agents. A four-time HW Tech 100 winner, Maxwell's digital mortgage platform leverages proprietary algorithms built on its network of data across hundreds of thousands of loans to enable lenders to accelerate the mortgage lending process from application to underwriting.

Today, hundreds of lenders across the United States use Maxwell's point-of-sale to originate $5 billion in mortgage loans each month at a cycle time 45 percent faster than the national average. Founded in 2015, Maxwell is a member of the Mortgage Bankers Association and a preferred partner of The Mortgage Collaborative. The company is proud to be built in Denver, Colorado. Learn more: https://himaxwell.com/

We are proud to announce that Bryan Traeger, Head of Customer Success at digital mortgage provider Maxwell, has been announced as a winner of the 2020 HousingWire Insider Award.

Related link: https://himaxwell.com/

HousingWire Recognizes NotaryCam’s Katie Maxson as 2020 Insider

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- NotaryCam(R), the pioneering leader in online notarization and original provider of mortgage eClosing solutions, today announced that Katie Maxson, the firm's technology/product quality assurance and compliance Lead, has been named to HousingWire's 2020 Insiders Award list. For five years the Insiders Award has recognized unsung heroes within the mortgage industry.

These 50 winners, per the publication, are the "go-to" team members in their companies and represent a wide range of occupations within the housing industry, from lending and real estate to investments and fintech. The Insiders are the professionals their companies turn to with their most important or challenging projects, and their contributions and hard work lead to superior results.

"The winners of our 2020 Insider Awards demonstrate expertise in areas that are critical to the success of the companies they work for," HousingWire Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler said. "Especially during this year, which has required rapid adaptation in so many areas, these Insiders have been invaluable to the smooth functioning of the entire housing ecosystem."

In just 18 months at NotaryCam, Maxson has quickly proven herself to be an "operational all-star," as her work ethic, innovative thinking and commitment to customer success have garnered attention within the organization. After serving as Notary Manager for just over a year, Maxon was promoted to Technology/Product Quality Assurance and Compliance Lead in February 2020, where her responsibilities included quality assurance testing and signing off on all updates to the NotaryCam platform and providing real-time support escalations for over 70 notaries.

To date, Maxon has provided support on over 500 customer support tickets. With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Maxson's initiative, leadership and problem-solving skills were tested as she created a new workflow process that enabled NotaryCam to manage a 300% increase in demand for RON while maintaining a high level of customer service.

"Since the very beginning of her career at NotaryCam, Katie has found ways to increase internal efficiency and to keep NotaryCam working as a well-oiled machine," said NotaryCam founder Rick Triola. "As someone who prefers to work behind the scenes, Katie has quickly and quietly become one of NotaryCam's most valuable assets, and we are honored to share her successes with the industry. Katie continuously facilitates the change and growth necessary as NotaryCam continues to scale without losing sight of our company's 'entrepreneurial, out-of-the-box thinking' and keen focus on delivering the best overall experience for all customers."

For the full list of 2020 HousingWire Insiders, visit https://www.housingwire.com/articles/here-are-the-2020-hw-insiders/.

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 1.0 million unique visitors each month. Our audience of mortgage, real estate and fintech professionals rely on us to Move Markets Forward. Visit https://www.housingwire.com/ or https://www.solutions.housingwire.com/ to learn more.

About NotaryCam

After pioneering the world's first multi-party/multi-state remote online notarization (RON), career real estate executive Rick Triola founded NotaryCam and completed the first mortgage remote online closing (ROC) in 2014. Today, NotaryCam is the leader in online notarization and mortgage eClosing solutions, having notarized documents worldwide for hundreds of thousands of customers in all 50 states and more than 146 countries. The company's patented eClose360(R) platform delivers the "perfect" online mortgage closing in every jurisdiction and supports all eClosing scenarios - RON, IPEN or Hybrids - with a flexible workflow for document recording and unparalleled identity verification, security and customer convenience. NotaryCam also proudly maintains an industry-leading 99.8 percent customer satisfaction rating.

Visit https://www.notarycam.com for additional information or to get a document notarized today.

NotaryCam, the pioneering leader in online notarization and original provider of mortgage eClosing solutions, today announced that Katie Maxson, the firm's technology/product quality assurance and compliance Lead, has been named to HousingWire's 2020 Insiders Award list.

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

SimpleNexus VP of Product Shane Westra named 2020 HousingWire Insiders Award honoree

LEHI, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- SimpleNexus (https://simplenexus.com/), developer of the leading digital mortgage platform for loan officers, borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, today announced that VP of Product Shane Westra has been named a 2020 HousingWire (HW) Insider. Now in its fifth year, the HW Insiders Award program recognizes 50 operational all-stars in the housing industry who are vital to their organizations' success.

Westra was recognized for building the highly passionate and prolific product development teams that have helped SimpleNexus make a name for itself as an innovative leader in digital mortgage technology. Notably, Westra introduced the SimpleNexus "90/90 roadmap," which communicates to customers, prospects and internal teams the product releases expected to go live in the upcoming 90 days with 90% confidence. Westra also reorganized SimpleNexus' product and engineering divisions into customer persona-based teams, turning each development unit into experts on the end users they develop for.

"Every organization requires a strategist to align product development with customer needs, and as organizations grow, that role requires greater sophistication," said SimpleNexus Founder and CEO Matt Hansen. "Shane's knowledge and experience has elevated SimpleNexus as a world-class firm that is 100% aligned with our customers' goals."

"The winners of our 2020 Insider Awards demonstrate expertise in areas that are critical to the success of the companies they work for," said HousingWire Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler. "Especially during this year, which has required rapid adaptation in so many areas, these Insiders have been invaluable to the smooth functioning of the entire housing ecosystem."

The full list of 2020 HW Insiders Award honorees can be viewed at https://www.housingwire.com/articles/here-are-the-2020-hw-insiders/.

About SimpleNexus, LLC:

SimpleNexus is the digital mortgage platform that enables lenders to originate and process loans from anywhere. The company's best-in-class, easy-to-use app connects loan officers to their borrowers, real estate agents and settlement service providers to easily communicate and exchange data in a single location throughout the entire loan life cycle. Loan officers can manage their loan pipelines, order credit, run pricing, send pre-approvals and sign disclosures - all on the go.

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 40,000 newsletter subscribers daily and over 4 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.

SimpleNexus, developer of the leading digital mortgage platform for loan officers, borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, today announced that VP of Product Shane Westra has been named a 2020 HousingWire (HW) Insider.

Related link: https://simplenexus.com/

LBA Ware’s Mari Denton Named a 2020 HousingWire Insider

MACON, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- LBA Ware(TM), a leading provider of incentive compensation management (ICM) and business intelligence (BI) software solutions for the mortgage industry, announced the selection of Director of Client Success Mari Denton to HousingWire's list of 2020 HW Insiders. Now in its fifth year, the annual awards program recognizes people who may not be well known, but whose contributions are integral to their companies' success within the U.S. housing economy.

Since joining LBA Ware in 2018, Denton's focus on customer training, implementation and retention has yielded quantifiable results for the company and its clients. Her restructuring of LBA Ware's client success and implementation processes enabled the company to reduce help requests by 36% at the same time it doubled the number of clients using CompenSafe(TM), an automated ICM platform that bridges the gap between lenders' loan origination and payroll systems. Denton also led the charge to launch turnkey business intelligence platform LimeGear.

"As our inaugural director of client success, Mari defined the position, created a team and built it into far more than I expected," said LBA Ware Founder and CEO Lori Brewer. "Her talent, expertise and persistently positive attitude have helped LBA Ware reach the next level of growth."

One of Denton's key accomplishments was the creation of CompenSafe University (CSU), a two-day training program that helps participants and their lender employers derive maximum value from CompenSafe. Launched to address client concerns regarding the transfer of technical knowledge through normal staff turnover, CSU empowers participants as subject-matter experts in their organizations and provides them a marketable professional skill. The venture supports LBA Ware by providing faster, smoother implementation times and even more satisfied clients.

Thanks in part to Denton's efforts, LBA Ware has helped clients achieve stellar results. Clients have cut their incentive compensation processing time by 85% to 95% in comparison with their prior manual processes; reduced the number of staff members required to process payroll; and achieved greater compensation transparency for corporate leadership and employees.

"The winners of our 2020 Insider Awards demonstrate expertise in areas that are critical to the success of the companies they work for," HousingWire Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler said. "Especially during this year, which has required rapid adaptation in so many areas, these Insiders have been invaluable to the smooth functioning of the entire housing ecosystem."

For a complete list of 2020 HW Insiders Award winners, visit: https://www.housingwire.com/articles/here-are-the-2020-hw-insiders/.

About LBA Ware:

LBA Ware(TM) is a leading provider of cloud-based software for mortgage lenders. Since 2008, LBA Ware has been on a mission to help mortgage companies reach new heights with software that integrates data, incentivizes performance and inspires results. Today, lenders of all sizes, including some of the nation's top producing mortgage companies, use LBA Ware's award-winning technology to enhance lender experiences and maximize the human potential within their organizations. A 2020 Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private company, LBA Ware is headquartered in Macon, Georgia. For more information, visit https://lbaware.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 1.0 million unique visitors each month. Our audience of mortgage, real estate and fintech professionals rely on us to Move Markets Forward. Visit https://www.housingwire.com/ or https://www.solutions.housingwire.com/ to learn more.

Twitter: @LBAWare @HousingWire #HWInsiders #mortgageindustry #mortgagetechnology #mortgagedata #BI

LBA Ware, a leading provider of incentive compensation management (ICM) and business intelligence (BI) software solutions for the mortgage industry, announced the selection of Director of Client Success Mari Denton to HousingWire's list of 2020 HW Insiders.

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HousingWire Lists FormFree’s Cindy Snow Among its 2020 HW Insiders

ATHENS, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- FormFree(R) today announced the inclusion of Director of Product Cindy Snow in HousingWire's list of 2020 HW Insiders. Now in its fifth year, the annual awards program recognizes 50 housing industry professionals making critical contributions to their companies' success.

Since joining FormFree in May 2019, Snow has focused on creating operational processes to enhance product and service quality for FormFree's more than 1,000 mortgage lenders customers. Her contributions ushered in a 65% year-over-year surge in adoption of AccountChek, the company's market-leading automated verification product that allows lenders to digitally verify borrower asset, income and employment information.

"Cindy has mastered the ability to translate the executive team's ambitious vision into a tactical plan of action at every level of the organization," said FormFree Founder and CEO Brent Chandler. "She plays a pivotal role in nearly every aspect of our business, from product development to defining our partner relationships to marketing, sales and even compliance. As a direct result of her work, our customers and their borrowers enjoy a faster, easier and safer loan process."

Among the initiatives benefiting from Snow's involvement during the last year are the onboarding of numerous enterprise-level clients; establishment of a partnership to protect closing fund transfers from wire fraud; and development of an income and employment verification capability that retrieves and certifies payroll data.

"This year's Insiders represent the unsung heroes of their companies; the team members that, behind the scenes, kept everything on track during unprecedented times," HousingWire Magazine Editor Kelsey Ramírez said. "This year, the need for the services of these 50 winners was greater than ever, and they rose to the challenge."

For a complete list of 2020 HW Insiders Award winners, visit https://www.housingwire.com/articles/here-are-the-2020-hw-insiders/.

About FormFree:

FormFree is a market-leading fintech company whose revolutionary products AccountChek and Passport are changing the credit decisioning landscape and encouraging lenders nationwide to incorporate a more holistic view of each borrower's financial DNA. To date, thousands of U.S. lenders and brokers have ordered millions of FormFree's patented verification reports representing over a trillion dollars in loan verifications. FormFree delights borrowers and lenders with a paperless experience, reduces origination timelines by up to 20 days and offers automated analysis and standardized delivery to lenders and investors using a secure ReIssueKey(TM). For more information, visit https://www.formfree.com/ or follow FormFree on LinkedIn.

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 40,000 newsletter subscribers daily and over 4 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.

Twitter: @RealFormFree @HousingWire #HWInsiders #mortgageindustry #fintech

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FormFree today announced the inclusion of Director of Product Cindy Snow in HousingWire's list of 2020 HW Insiders. Now in its fifth year, the annual awards program recognizes 50 housing industry professionals making critical contributions to their companies' success.

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

Global DMS COO Jody Collup Receives 2020 Most Powerful Women in Fintech Award from PROGRESS in Lending

LANSDALE, Pa. /ScoopCloud/ -- Global DMS, a leading provider of cloud-based real estate appraisal management software, is proud to announce that its COO, Jody Collup, was recognized by PROGRESS in Lending for its second annual Most Powerful Women in Fintech Award, which honors women leaders at technology companies who are helping reshape the Financial Services industry through innovative and influential ideas.

Ms. Collup was recognized for her more than 25 years of diverse experience working in both the private and non-profit sectors, with much of her experience being in the technology sector of the mortgage industry.

Prior to joining Global DMS(R), Jody worked for Calyx Software, Inc., where she successfully aligned sales with marketing to establish brand consistency and positive industry awareness. She was then hired as Global DMS' first and only VP of Marketing in 2013, becoming the driving force behind all the company's branding and communication practices that are still in place today.

Ms. Collup's growth continued, as she began to oversee Global DMS' sales and account management departments - helping to increase the company's overall profitability through new opportunities. This success led to Jody's current position as COO, where she is now responsible for Global DMS' overall operations and strategy.

In this latest role, Ms. Collup's leadership has been instrumental in launching Global DMS' next-generation appraisal management software, EVO(tm), which shatters the constraints of yesteryear software systems via its unprecedented configurability and workflow automation - allowing mortgage lenders and appraisal management companies (AMCs) to customize all aspects of the platform, including its fields, in real time.

"I'm truly honored to receive this award from PROGRESS in Lending," said Jody. "It's been an exciting time for Global DMS as we've continued to embrace innovative ideas that not only provide the best possible technology solutions for our clients, but also the best possible working environment for our staff."

For the complete list of PROGRESS in Lending's 2020 Most Powerful Women in Fintech winners, please visit: https://mymortgagemindset.com/the-2020-most-powerful-women-in-fintech-award-winners-are/

About Global DMS:

Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Pennsylvania, Global DMS is a leading provider of cloud-based commercial and residential real estate valuation solutions. The company's solution set is cost effectively delivered on a software-as-a-service (SaaS) transactional basis that ensures compliance adherence, reduces costs, increases efficiencies and expedites the entire real estate appraisal process.

Global DMS solutions include its new EVO-Residential(tm) (EVO-Res) platform for residential lending, EVO-Commercial(tm) (EVO-C) platform for commercial lending, eTrac(R) Enterprise valuation management platform for residential lending, SnapVal(tm) appraisal pricing solution, eTrac WebForms, Global Kinex(R), AVMs, the MISMO Appraisal Review System (MARS(R)), ATOM (Appraisal Tracking on Mobile).

For more information, visit https://www.globaldms.com/ or call (877) 866-2747.

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Global DMS, a leading provider of cloud-based real estate appraisal management software, is proud to announce that its COO, Jody Collup, was recognized by PROGRESS in Lending for its second annual Most Powerful Women in Fintech Award.

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

Vice Capital Markets’ Shawn Ansley Honored As 2020 HousingWire Insider

NOVI, Mich. /ScoopCloud/ -- Vice Capital Markets, a leading mortgage hedge advisory firm for independent lenders, banks and credit unions, announced today that its Managing Director Shawn Ansley has been named a 2020 HousingWire Insiders Award winner. In its fifth year, the HousingWire Insiders program recognizes individuals for vital and dynamic contributions to their companies.

According to HousingWire, this year's 50 winners are the "go-to" team members in their companies and represent a wide range of occupations within the housing industry, from lending and real estate to investments and fintech. The Insiders are the professionals their companies turn to with their most important or challenging projects, and their contributions and hard work lead to superior results.

"This year's Insiders represent the unsung heroes of their companies; the team that, behind the scenes, kept everything on track during unprecedented times," HousingWire Magazine Editor Kelsey Ramírez said. "This year, the need for the services of these 50 winners shown greater than ever, and they rose to the challenge."

Ansley was recognized for his efforts to improve Vice Capital's connectivity with key investors and major LOS platforms, in addition to the development of proprietary automation models - all of which has fueled Vice Capital's recent success. Over the last year, he has automated many of Vice Capital's day-to-day processes to improve operational efficiency and eliminate opportunities for human error. With the automated systems, enhanced connectivity and improved data access Ansley has established at Vice Capital, the firm was able to steer its clients through the market volatility triggered by COVID-19, collectively netting clients more than $8 million in a single day at the height of the chaos and enabling them to grow their pipelines amidst the uncertainty.

"Having joined our organization shortly after completing his Master's degree in mathematics, Shawn has been a valuable leader within Vice Capital for more than 15 years and is someone who sets examples for others to follow by always making himself available to his co-workers as a source of guidance and assistance," said Vice Capital Markets President Troy Baars. "Shawn's self-starter mentality has led him to tackle new endeavors with little supervision to improve processes for the entire firm. We are privileged to call him part of the Vice Capital family and proud to share his skills and successes with our clients and the industry as a whole."

For the full list of 2020 HousingWire Insiders, visit https://www.housingwire.com/articles/here-are-the-2020-hw-insiders/.

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 1.0 million unique visitors each month. Our audience of mortgage, real estate and fintech professionals rely on us to Move Markets Forward. Visit https://www.housingwire.com/ or https://www.solutions.housingwire.com to learn more.

About Vice Capital Markets

Since 2001, Vice Capital Markets has successfully managed interest rate risk and maximized profitability on more than half a trillion of MBS trades and mortgage-related transactions for banks, credit unions and mortgage lenders of all sizes. With an average of more than 10 years' experience behind each of the traders on our team, Vice Capital has helped its clients realize, on average, a 25 to 55 bps improvement over their best effort execution, and Vice Capital's proprietary risk-management models and complex investor and agency best execution platform have consistently yielded safe and effective profit maximization for its clients.

Learn more at https://www.vicecapitalmarkets.com/ or call (248) 869-8100.

Vice Capital Markets, a leading mortgage hedge advisory firm for independent lenders, banks and credit unions, announced today that its Managing Director Shawn Ansley has been named a 2020 HousingWire Insiders Award winner.

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

ARMCO’s Kacey Olson Named 2020 HW Insider

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced today that its Director of Compliance Kacey Olson has been chosen as one of HousingWire's 2020 Insiders Award winners. In its fifth year, the HousingWire Insiders Award honors the industry's unsung heroes who work to propel their companies to success.

According to the publication, these 50 winners are the "go-to" team members in their companies and represent a wide range of occupations within the housing industry, from lending and real estate to investments and fintech. The Insiders are the professionals their companies turn to with their most important or challenging projects, and their contributions and hard work lead to superior results.

"This year's Insiders represent the unsung heroes of their companies; the team that, behind the scenes, kept everything on track during unprecedented times," HousingWire Magazine Editor Kelsey Ramírez said. "This year, the need for the services of these 50 winners shown greater than ever, and they rose to the challenge."

Olson was recognized not only for her general compliance contributions, but also her coordination and leadership of the swift response to the COVID-19 pandemic within ARMCO and its ACES Audit Technology(tm). As the COVID-19 pandemic began to impact the mortgage industry, Olson and her team created a new question set category within its ACES Intelligent Questionnaire (ACES IQ) functionality to house all temporary regulatory provisions issued by state and federal agencies and the GSEs in response to the COVID-19 national emergency declaration. The new category provided ACES users with a centralized repository inside ACES Audit Technology to ensure audits are conducted using the most up-to-date compliance standards.

"While Kacey's contributions to ARMCO in the last 12 months are numerous, it has been her contributions in 2020 as related to the COVID-19 pandemic that have demonstrated her irreplaceable value to both ARMCO and the mortgage industry," said ARMCO CEO Trevor Gauthier. "She is the epitome of a 'behind the scenes' star, and her continuous efforts to keep the mortgage industry up-to-date on all compliance matters has helped ARMCO become and remain the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry. For this and so many other reasons, we are proud to see Kacey included on the 2020 HousingWire's Insiders list."

For the full list of 2020 HousingWire Insiders, visit https://www.housingwire.com/articles/here-are-the-2020-hw-insiders/.

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 1.0

million unique visitors each month. Our audience of mortgage, real estate and fintech professionals rely on us to Move Markets Forward. Visit https://www.housingwire.com or

https://www.solutions.housingwire.com to learn more.

About ARMCO

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 Audit Technology(tm) 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;
* 2 of the top 5 loan servicers; and
* 2 of the top 5 depository institutions.

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, ARMCO clients get responsive support and access to our experts to maximize their investment. For more information, visit https://www.armco.us/ or call 1-800-858-1598.

ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced today that its Director of Compliance Kacey Olson has been chosen as one of HousingWire's 2020 Insiders Award winners.

Related link: https://www.armco.us/

Optical Zonu Corporation Recognized with Prestigious International Trade Award by LA Chamber of Commerce

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- As part of World Trade Week (WTW) Optical Zonu has been selected as a recipient of the Los Angeles Chamber's coveted Export Achievement Award.

For 94 years, World Trade Week, an initiative of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, has been the most extensive program of its kind. WTW educates the public on the importance and benefits of global trade within the local and national economy through a series of educational programs and events.

World Trade Week is the most extensive and unique program of its kind in the country. WTW was initiated in 1926 by Stanley T. Olafson, the manager of the World Trade Department of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce. It was made a national observance by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1935. The series of events and programs held serve to focus attention on the contribution of international commerce to the region's economy.

Each year, the World Trade Week Southern California Awards Committee selects candidates for various award categories in order to recognize their significant accomplishments and contribution in the region's development of global trade.

On Wednesday Sept 16th from 10AM - 11:15 AM Optical Zonu's Co-Founders, CEO Meir Bartur and CTO Farzad Ghadooshahy will be joined on a blue ribbon panel (Zoom Webinar) by other WTW award winners for a dynamic conversation and to hear how they have achieved success in a competitive global landscape and supported a vital economic driver in the region. For information on how to attend this unique program please contact the LA Chamber at https://www.lachamber.com/.

This will be followed by a formal program on September 22, this typically live event will be held virtually this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

"Optical Zonu Corporation is honored to be recognized for our efforts and the international recognition of our Made in California products. We are proud of our continued global growth," stated Optical Zonu Co-Founder and CEO Meir Bartur.

You can view the acceptance speech here https://youtu.be/aoSgNCuPPrE

About Optical Zonu:

Founded in 2001, Optical Zonu manufacturers a range of digital and analog RF-Over-Fiber products for commercial and government wired and wireless networks, satellite and telemetry/tracking earth stations, broadcast and Public Safety networks. The company's fast track product development ensures on time delivery of reliable, cost-effective standard product as well as custom solutions for our customers' most pressing needs. We provide full design and bid support along with on-site deployment services.

For more information on Optical Zonu's capabilities, please visit our web site at https://www.opticalzonu.com/ or call us at 818-780-9701.

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As part of World Trade Week (WTW) Optical Zonu has been selected as a recipient of the Los Angeles Chamber's coveted Export Achievement Award.

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

Booksy Ranks No. 299 on the 2020 Inc. 5000 with Three-Year Revenue Growth of 1508 Percent

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Inc. magazine revealed that Booksy is No. 299 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy's most dynamic segment-its independent small businesses.

"We started Booksy simply because we saw a need that wasn't being properly met," says Booksy CEO and co-founder Stefan Batory. "And through the years, we've kept our heads down and focused on helping tens of thousands of barbers and nail technicians and hair stylists run their businesses and millions of consumers book appointments. So, it was a surprising honor and welcome validation of our mission to be included on this illustrious list alongside so many distinguished companies, both past and present. We're eternally humble and grateful to be acknowledged and thank all of the many small business owners who trust us with their schedules every day."

"The companies on this year's Inc. 5000 come from nearly every realm of business," says Inc. editor-in-chief Scott Omelianuk. "From health and software to media and hospitality, the 2020 list proves that no matter the sector, incredible growth is based on the foundations of tenacity and opportunism."

About Booksy

At Booksy, our mission is to bring peace of mind to scheduling, giving time back for living life fully. Booksy provides beauty professionals a mobile-first SaaS solution that combines a calendar, POS, client database and lightweight marketing automation tools to help providers attract, connect with, and retain clients.

The company's consumer marketplace is available online and via an app which makes it easy for people to discover and book local stylists, nail technicians, barbers, and artists and includes information on reviews, services, pricing, and availability. Booksy has partnered with Facebook, Google, Instagram, and Yelp to create a seamless booking experience directly on their platforms.

Founded in 2013, the company is headquartered in San Francisco and has raised $48.7 million in venture capital from a variety of institutional and individual investors, including Piton Capital, Enern, Industry Ventures, XG Ventures, Open Ocean and Zach Coelius.

For more information, visit https://booksy.com/

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Inc. magazine revealed that Booksy is No. 299 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy's most dynamic segment-its independent small businesses.

Related link: https://booksy.com/

Aligned Technology Solutions Ranks on the 2020 Inc. 5000 with Three-Year Revenue Growth of 107 Percent

ALEXANDRIA, Va. /ScoopCloud/ -- Inc. magazine today revealed that Aligned Technology Solutions is No. 3485 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy's most dynamic segment-its independent small businesses. Intuit, Zappos, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.

"It is an honor to be recognized for the second consecutive year by the Inc. 5000 along with so many other incredible companies," said Gar Whaley, Co-founder, Aligned Technology Solutions. "Our growth is a direct result of the passion, dedication and focus of our entire team on helping our clients achieve success. We are grateful to our teammates, clients and partners who helped make this honor possible."

Not only have the companies on the 2020 Inc. 5000 been very competitive within their markets, but the list as a whole shows staggering growth compared with prior lists as well. The 2020 Inc. 5000 achieved an incredible three-year average growth of over 500 percent, and a median rate of 165 percent. The Inc. 5000's aggregate revenue was $209 billion in 2019, accounting for over 1 million jobs over the past three years.

Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000. The top 500 companies are also being featured in the September issue of Inc., available on newsstands August 18.

"The companies on this year's Inc. 5000 come from nearly every realm of business," says Inc. editor-in-chief Scott Omelianuk. "From health and software to media and hospitality, the 2020 list proves that no matter the sector, incredible growth is based on the foundations of tenacity and opportunism."

The annual Inc. 5000 event honoring the companies on the list will be held virtually from October 23 to 27, 2020. As always, speakers will include some of the greatest innovators and business leaders of our generation.

About Aligned Technology Solutions

Since 2010 ATS has been helping organizations leverage and manage technology to grow and secure their businesses. Aligned Technology Solutions is an award-winning technology service provider delivering customized and comprehensive IT solutions for IT Outsourcing, Cybersecurity, Cloud, VoIP & Broadband. ATS is committed to providing world class customer service and best-of-breed technology solutions that provide our clients competitive advantage in their marketplace.

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

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The 2020 Inc. 5000 is ranked according to percentage revenue growth when comparing 2016 and 2019. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2016. They had to be U.S.-based, privately held, for profit, and independent-not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies-as of December 31, 2019. (Since then, a number of companies on the list have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2016 is $100,000; the minimum for 2019 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Companies on the Inc. 500 are featured in Inc.'s September issue. They represent the top tier of the Inc. 5000, which can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000.

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 a variety of 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 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them 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.

For more information on the Inc. 5000 Conference, visit http://conference.inc.com/.

Inc. magazine today revealed that Aligned Technology Solutions is No. 3485 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy's most dynamic segment-its independent small businesses.

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Veteran-Owned Berry Law Listed on the Inc 5000 for 4th Straight Year

LINCOLN, Neb. /ScoopCloud/ -- Out of more than 6 million business in the United States, Berry Law has been honored with a spot in Inc. magazines annual 5000 fastest growing private companies list for the 4th consecutive year. Being ranked in the top 5000 places, Berry Law lands among some of the fastest growing and highly respected companies in the US. The prestigious list spotlights the national industry leaders who continue to grow their businesses in both size and revenue.

While making the list a single time is considered the hallmark of successful entrepreneurship, Berry Law has shattered expectations for what a law firm can achieve by ranking on the Inc. 5000 list for a 4th consecutive year. The Berry Law team has worked tremendously hard to provide exceptional service to their clients while growing a scalable practice focused on individual rights. This year alone, Berry Law has added 32 additional employees to its headcount, including 24 new hires since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic.

"We are proud to be recognized on the Inc. 5000 list for another year," says Berry Law's CEO, John Berry, Jr. "We use every day as an opportunity to get better, constantly improving our client services, business practices, and employee training. While this award is worth celebrating, rapid business growth is just a secondary outcome of fighting hard for our clients every day. This growth represents years of building referrals and name recognition through offering exceptional service to every client."

COVID-19 has presented challenges to businesses greater than anything we have seen before. Part of Berry Law's success has been using its military roots to build a culture of aggressively rising to meet difficult changes. When an event like the pandemic upsets the status quo operating environment, Berry Law looks for opportunities to improve and streamline. Led by a heroic effort by team members Gordon Bjorman and Brent Masten, the firm was able to transition its IT systems quickly to a remote work structure and continue operating without disruption. The addition of new capabilities surrounding virtual meetings, remote document collaboration, and streamlined case management not only allowed Berry Law to work through the pandemic, it upgraded capabilities and has presented additional room for growth.

The Berry Law team would like to thank each of their clients for helping them become one of the fastest growing law firms in the entire country. During this unknown time, sticking with them and trusting them to help fight your most important battles.

To view the full Inc. 5000 list, please visit Inc. magazine's website on or after August 12, 2020.

Berry Law Firm was founded in 1965 by legendary attorney John S. Berry, Sr. With over 250 years of combined legal experience by its attorneys, Berry Law is well equipped to handle the most serious legal needs. Originally focused on criminal defense work, the firm has expanded to offer a full suite of legal services.

For more information, visit: https://jsberrylaw.com/

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Out of more than 6 million business in the United States, Berry Law has been honored with a spot in Inc. magazines annual 5000 fastest growing private companies list for the 4th consecutive year. Being ranked in the top 5000 places, Berry Law lands among some of the fastest growing and highly respected companies in the U.S.

Related link: https://jsberrylaw.com/

SUNPRO SOLAR Ranks No. 372 on 2020 Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

MANDEVILLE, La. /ScoopCloud/ -- SUNPRO SOLAR announced today that Inc. magazine ranked Sunpro Solar No. 372 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. With a three-year growth of 1,235%, Sunpro Solar is one of the nation's fastest growing solar companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy.

"This honor and our tremendous success in the markets we serve is a strong affirmation that what we are doing is working, and our focus and measure of success will always be on delivering an amazing experience to our customers and employees," stated Sunpro Solar Founder and CEO, Marc Jones. "Our incredible team will continue working together to build a trusted reputation and a sustainable future for communities across our great nation."

Sunpro Solar was named 5th largest residential solar installer in the U.S. by Solar Power World Magazine in July 2020. Sunpro Solar continues to expand as the demand for home solar in the United States rapidly increases. Sunpro Solar offers customers affordable home solar, energy efficiency solutions, and battery storage.

As a top solar company in America, Sunpro Solar is proud to bring cleaner energy and lower utility costs to residents across the nation. With over 1400 employees, Sunpro Solar currently operates in 15 states.

Complete results of the Inc. 5000 list can be found at https://www.inc.com/inc5000. The top 500 companies are also being featured in the September issue of Inc., available at newsstands August 18.

About Sunpro Solar

Sunpro Solar is a top solar company in the U.S. that provides affordable solar energy and battery storage solutions to homeowners nationwide. Sunpro Solar was named 5th largest residential solar contractor in the U.S. by Solar Power World magazine in 2020. Sunpro Solar operates in 15 states and is headquartered in Mandeville, Louisiana. For more information, visit https://www.gosunpro.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 a variety of 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 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them 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 https://www.inc.com/inc5000.

SUNPRO SOLAR announced today that Inc. magazine ranked Sunpro Solar No. 372 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. With a three-year growth of 1,235%, Sunpro Solar is one of the nation's fastest growing solar companies.

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

Right Hand Technology Group Ranked Among World’s Most Elite 501 Managed Service Providers

PITTSBURGH, Pa. /ScoopCloud/ -- Right Hand Technology Group has been named as one of the world's premier managed service providers on the prestigious 2020 annual Channel Futures MSP 501 rankings.

For the 13th year running, MSPs from around the globe completed an exhaustive survey and application this spring to self-report product offerings, annual total and recurring revenues, profits, revenue mix, growth opportunities and company and customer demographic information. Applicants are ranked on a unique methodology that weights revenue figures according to long-term health and viability; commitment to recurring revenue; and operational efficiency.

Channel Futures is pleased to name Right Hand Technology Group to the 2020 MSP 501.

"We are both thrilled and honored to be recognized once again as one of the top MSPs in the world" said Josh Wilhelm, President of Right Hand Technology Group. "Our team's absolute commitment to process driven delivery shows through this award, our client's loyalty, and our continual growth."

In the 13 years since its inception, the MSP 501 has evolved from a competitive ranking list into a vibrant group of service providers, vendors, distributors, consultants and industry analysts working together to define the growing managed service opportunity.

"For the third year running, the applicant pool for the annual MSP 501 has grown year-over-year, making this year's list the most competitive in the survey's history," says Kris Blackmon, Senior Content Director at Channel Partners and Channel Futures. "The MSP 501 leveraged judgement methodology brand-new in 2020 to drill down into not just what makes a big managed service provider, but what makes a great managed service provider. The 2020 winners are truly the best examples of innovation, business acumen and strategic savvy on the planet. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the 2020 winners and gratitude to the thousands of MSPs that have contributed to the continuing growth and success of both the 501 and the thriving managed services sector."

Ten MSP 501 special award winners will be recognized at the MSP 501 Awards Gala at Channel Partners Virtual: Digital Events for the Modern Channel on September 8 - 10. Nominations for these special awards, including Digital Innovator of the Year, Executive of the Year and the Newcomer Award, were included in the MSP 501 application, and all candidates were encouraged to submit for them.

The data collected by the annual MSP 501 program drives Channel Partners's and Channel Futures's market intelligence insights, creating robust data sets and data-based trend reports that support our editorial coverage, event programming, community and networking strategies and educational offerings. It serves as a lynchpin to dozens of programs and initiatives.

The complete 2020 MSP 501 list is available at Channel Futures.

Background

The 2020 MSP 501 list is based on data collected by Channel Futures and its sister site, Channel Partners. Data was collected online from Mar. 1 through June 30, 2020. The MSP 501 list recognizes top managed service providers based on metrics including recurring revenue, profit margin and other factors.

About Right Hand Technology Group

Right Hand Technology Group, Inc. was founded on a very simple idea - that your IT and Cyber Security company should have your back. Our experts plan, monitor, and manage our clients' technology to allow them to focus on their own business growth and organizational success. We have implemented mature processes based on the National Institute of Standards in Technology (NIST) framework to give our clients complete confidence in our services. Every eligible member of our technical team is security certified because IT management should focus on expediency but not at the expense of security. With the right team in place we help companies find and maintain the proper balance between the two.

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

About Informa Tech

Channel Futures, Channel Partners Online, Channel Partners Conference & Expo and Channel Partners Evolution are part of Informa Tech, a market-leading B2B information provider with depth and specialization in the Information and Communications (ICT) Technology sector. We help drive the future by inspiring the Technology community to design, build and run a better digital world through our market-leading research, media, training and event brands. Every year, we welcome 7,400+ subscribers to our research, more than 3.8 million unique visitors a month to our digital communities, 18,200+ students to our training programs and 225,000 delegates to our events.

Right Hand Technology Group has been named as one of the world's premier managed service providers on the prestigious 2020 annual Channel Futures MSP 501 rankings.

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

Gordon Brush Recognized as a ‘Featured Business’ in the City of Industry

CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Gordon Brush(R) was recognized as a "Featured Business" by Industry Business Council. The Council shone its "Business Spotlight" on Gordon Brush(R) for its commitment to keeping its manufacturing in the City of Industry.

"I am truly honored to receive this recognition from the City of Industry," said Ken Rakusin, president & CEO, Gordon Brush.

Gordon Brush is Proud To Be An American Manufacturer(tm). "I made a commitment to build and grow my business in this city because contributing to the American economy is near-and-dear to my heart," further proclaimed Rakusin. "Moreover, and perhaps most importantly," added Rakusin, "are my over 200 valued, long-tenured, skilled employees and their families, most of which live in or adjacent to Industry."

About Gordon Brush(R):

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc., an ISO 9001: 2015 certified company, has a rich history as an American brush manufacturer. Founded in 1951, Gordon Brush(R) includes two brands whose origin dates to 1855 and 1897. The company consists of 12 brands that operate out of its 250,000 square foot manufacturing facilities in Mississippi and California. Gordon Brush manufactures over 17,000 different types of stock and custom brushes with over 3,500 ready for same day shipment.

Gordon Brush(R) is the 2018 recipient of the Made: In America Award and the 2019 recipient of the Armed Forces Award from Made In America.com.

Company President and CEO, Ken Rakusin, was presented with a special Congressional Recognition Award for his commitment to American manufacturing from House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer and local Congresswomen, Grace Napolitano. Mr. Rakusin was also the recipient of the 2019 Patriot Award from Made In America.com and honored as an American Made Hero by American Made Heroes.com.

About The City of Industry:

The City of Industry, incorporated in 1957, is an area of approximately 12.5 square miles in the San Gabriel Valley area of Los Angeles County. The City is strategically located within the Los Angeles metropolitan area and is devoted primarily to the development of light manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution facilities.

Learn more at: https://www.gordonbrush.com/ and https://www.industrybusinesscouncil.org/resources-directory/media/business-spotlight

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Gordon Brush was recognized as a "Featured Business" by Industry Business Council. The Council shone its "Business Spotlight" on Gordon Brush(R) for its commitment to keeping its manufacturing in the City of Industry.

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

SimpleNexus Makes the Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Companies for 3rd Year Running

LEHI, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- SimpleNexus (https://simplenexus.com/), developer of the leading digital mortgage platform for loan officers, borrowers and real estate agents, announced it has clinched a spot on the 2020 Inc. 5000. This marks the third consecutive year SimpleNexus has appeared on the Inc. 5000 list, a prestigious ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies.

SimpleNexus has achieved staggering growth since its founding in 2014. To date, the mortgage technology firm has connected its 24,000 active loan originator users with 2.8 million borrowers and 113,000 realtor partners to produce nearly 1.8 million loans totaling over $460 billion in volume. The SimpleNexus digital mortgage app is used by more than 250 enterprise clients, including 15 of the top 25 retail lenders in the United States.

"The reason SimpleNexus has flourished is simple: we put delivering value for our customers above all else," said SimpleNexus CEO Matt Hansen. "For years now, more U.S. borrowers and lenders have used SimpleNexus than any other technology of its kind. We look forward to continuing to enable lenders and borrowers to easily complete mortgage loans from anywhere."

"The companies on this year's Inc. 5000 come from nearly every realm of business," said Inc. editor-in-chief Scott Omelianuk. "From health and software to media and hospitality, the 2020 list proves that no matter the sector, incredible growth is based on the foundations of tenacity and opportunism."

The complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000.

About SimpleNexus, LLC:

SimpleNexus is the digital mortgage platform that enables lenders to originate and process loans from anywhere. The company's best-in-class, easy-to-use app connects loan officers to their borrowers and real estate agents to easily communicate and exchange data in a single location throughout the entire loan life cycle. Loan officers can manage their loan pipelines, order credit, run pricing, send pre-approvals and sign disclosures - all on the go.

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 a variety of 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 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them 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.

Twitter: @SimpleNexus @Inc #Inc5000

SimpleNexus, developer of the leading digital mortgage platform for loan officers, borrowers and real estate agents, announced it has clinched a spot on the 2020 Inc. 5000. This marks the third consecutive year SimpleNexus has appeared on the Inc. 5000 list.

Related link: https://simplenexus.com/

LBA Ware Climbs Over 1,000 Spots to Clinch Inc. 5000 for Second Consecutive Year

MACON, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- LBA Ware(TM), a leading provider of incentive compensation management (ICM) and business intelligence (BI) software solutions for the mortgage industry, announced it has ranked number 2,173 on Inc. magazine's annual Inc. 5000 list, a ranking of the nation's fastest growing companies. This is LBA Ware's second consecutive appearance on the Inc. 5000 list, which represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy's most dynamic segment - its independent small businesses.

"We are thrilled to be recognized on the Inc. 5000 for a second consecutive year, advancing 1,293 spots over last year's ranking," said LBA Ware Founder and CEO Lori Brewer. "LBA Ware's sustained momentum is the direct result of our commitment to helping mortgage lenders resolve their most acute business challenges, from managing incentive compensation to extracting actionable, real-time business intelligence from production data."

Not only have the companies on the 2020 Inc. 5000 been very competitive within their markets, but the list as a whole shows staggering growth compared with prior lists as well. The 2020 Inc. 5000 achieved an incredible three-year average growth of over 500 percent, and a median rate of 165 percent. The Inc. 5000's aggregate revenue was $209 billion in 2019, accounting for over 1 million jobs over the past three years.

"The companies on this year's Inc. 5000 come from nearly every realm of business," said Inc. editor-in-chief Scott Omelianuk. "From health and software to media and hospitality, the 2020 list proves that no matter the sector, incredible growth is based on the foundations of tenacity and opportunism."

The complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000.

About LBA Ware:

LBA Ware(TM) is a leading provider of cloud-based software for mortgage lenders. Since 2008, LBA Ware has been on a mission to help mortgage companies reach new heights with software that integrates data, incentivizes performance and inspires results. Today, lenders of all sizes, including some of the nation's top-producing mortgage companies, use LBA Ware's award-winning technology to enhance lender experiences and maximize the human potential within their organizations. A 2020 Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private company, LBA Ware is headquartered in Macon, Georgia. For more information, visit https://www.lbaware.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 a variety of 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 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them 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.

Twitter: @LBAWare @Inc #Inc5000

LBA Ware, a leading provider of incentive compensation management (ICM) and business intelligence (BI) software solutions for the mortgage industry, announced it has ranked number 2,173 on Inc. magazine's annual Inc. 5000 list, a ranking of the nation's fastest growing companies.

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Kraft Technology Group Ranked Among Tennessee’s Most Elite MSPs

NASHVILLE, Tenn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Channel Futures creates an annual, comprehensive list, known as the MSP 501, to recognize some of the best managed service providers (MSPs) around the globe. This year, Kraft Technology Group Ranked among Tennessee's Most Elite MSPs.

For the 13th year in a row, they've released a list based on an exhaustive survey that takes into account:
* Product offerings
* Annual total and recurring revenues
* Profits
* Growth opportunities
* Customer demographic information
* And more

"These benchmarks are what local businesses should examine when choosing a managed service provider with the experience, skill set, business knowledge and defined strategy to help them succeed in this fast-changing digital landscape," says Kris Blackmon, Senior Content Director, Channel Partners and Channel Futures. "In all of the managed service providers that Tennessee has to offer, Kraft Technology Group stands as a shining example of excellence."

"The 2020 winners are truly the best examples of innovation, business acumen and strategic savvy on the planet. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the 2020 winners and gratitude to the thousands of MSPs that have contributed to the continuing growth and success of both the 501 and the thriving managed services sector."

Don Baham, President, Kraft Technology Group, expressed, "We are very proud to be named to the MSP 501. Our team takes pride in delivering high-quality technology services and support for businesses in the greater Nashville region and beyond. Being named to such a prestigious list is a testament to our commitment to those we serve."

About MSP 501

The MSP 501 rankings are determined through a unique methodology that takes revenue figures into account and ranks according to a few important factors:
* Long-term health and viability
* Commitment to recurring revenue
* Operational efficiency

The 2020 MSP 501 list is based on data collected by Channel Futures and its sister site, Channel Partners. Data was collected via the internet from March 1 through June 30, 2020. The complete MSP 501 list is available at Channel Futures.

The list and the accompanying report offer insight gathered via:
* Interviews
* Responses
* Historical data

You can gain insight into hiring trends, workforce dynamics, business models, and much more.

About Kraft Technology Group

Part of the KraftCPAs family of companies since 1992, Kraft Technology Group has been providing Computer Services, I.T. Security, Network Support, and Managed I.T. Services in the greater Nashville Tennessee area and beyond. Our mission is to empower small and midsize businesses to efficiently and securely utilize best of breed technology, so they can focus on reaching and exceeding their strategic goals. Visit https://www.kraftgrp.com/ to learn more.

Media Contact:
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(615) 241-9233
info@kraftgrp.com

About Informa Tech

Channel Futures, Channel Partners Online, Channel Partners Conference & Expo and Channel Partners Evolution are part of Informa Tech, a market-leading B2B information provider with depth and specialization in the Information and Communications (ICT) Technology sector. We help drive the future by inspiring the Technology community to design, build and run a better digital world through our market-leading research, media, training and event brands. Every year, we welcome 7,400+ subscribers to our research, more than 3.8 million unique visitors a month to our digital communities, 18,200+ students to our training programs and 225,000 delegates to our events.

Media Contact:
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Editor, Channel Futures & Channel Partners
Editor, MSP 501
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Channel Futures creates an annual, comprehensive list, known as the MSP 501, to recognize some of the best managed service providers (MSPs) around the globe. This year, Kraft Technology Group Ranked among Tennessee's Most Elite MSPs.

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

Gordon Brush Receives a Letter of Commendation from the United States Army

CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The United States Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) commends Gordon Brush for the development of a "Chamber Brush" that cleans the main gun on the Abrams Tank, saving the Army $1.5 billion.

The Army's Director of Operations and Security Assistance, Integrated Logistic Support Center-TACOM said: "TACOM would like to express our sincere gratitude for your excellent work in supporting our warfighters in their efforts in the Middle East. Your efforts have a positive impact in our fight for a democracy in the Middle East and the safe return of our warfighters. Again, thank you for your tremendous support to the United States Army."

"I am truly honored to receive this commendation from the United States Army," said Ken Rakusin, president & CEO, Gordon Brush.

Gordon Brush is Proud To Be An American Manufacturer(TM) and to support our brave soldiers fighting for freedom, justice, and democracy on the world stage.

"Our American made products give us the ability to display our patriotism and pride and to create feelings of goodwill when our customers receive American-made items," added Rakusin.

About Gordon Brush(R):

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc., an ISO 9001: 2015 certified company, has a rich history as an American brush manufacturer. Founded in 1951, Gordon Brush(R) includes two brands whose origin dates to 1855 and 1897. The company consists of 12 brands that operate out of its 250,000 square foot manufacturing facilities in Mississippi and California. Gordon Brush manufactures over 17,000 different types of stock and custom brushes with over 3,500 ready for same day shipment.

Gordon Brush(R) is the 2018 recipient of the Made: In America Award and the 2019 recipient of the Armed Forces Award from Made In America.com.

Company President and CEO, Ken Rakusin, was presented with a special Congressional Recognition Award for his commitment to American manufacturing from House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer and local Congresswomen, Grace Napolitano. Mr. Rakusin was also the recipient of the 2019 Patriot Award from Made In America.com and honored as an American Made Hero by American Made Heroes.com.

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

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The United States Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) commends Gordon Brush for the development of a "Chamber Brush" that cleans the main gun on the Abrams Tank, saving the Army $1.5 billion.

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

Mid America Mortgage’s Kara Lamphere Named 2020 HW Woman of Influence

ADDISON, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) announced today that Chief Operating Officer Kara Lamphere has been named a 2020 HousingWire Woman of Influence. A two-time winner (2017), Lamphere was recognized this year for her continued efforts to push the envelope regarding what is possible for lenders in today's origination environment. As COO, she has secured Mid America's position as a digital mortgage pioneer and innovator and, by virtue of that legacy, positioned Mid America to thrive where competitors faltered amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

"Kara's recognition as a Woman of Influence is well-deserved, and everyone at Mid America is proud to share with the industry what we've all know for a while," said Mid America Owner and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bode. "Kara has been instrumental in the continued success of our digital mortgage platform, earning recognition both for herself and Mid America along the way. We are honored to have her on our team."

"This year's Women of Influence represent leaders who have faced some of the most unprecedented challenges the housing industry has seen in years," HousingWire Magazine Editor Kelsey Ramírez said. "Their strength set an example of leadership that impacted not just their teams or companies but the industry overall. This was one of the most competitive years we have ever seen for the award, and we are proud to introduce you to the top 100 Women of Influence."

The Women of Influence are selected by HousingWire's Editorial Selection Committee based on their professional achievements within their organizations, but contributions to the overall industry, community outreach, client impact and personal success also factor into the committee's decision. The full list of HousingWire's 2020 Women of Influence can be viewed here: https://www.housingwire.com/articles/here-are-housingwires-2020-women-of-influence/.

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 and 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/.

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/.

Twitter: @midamericamtge

Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) announced today that Chief Operating Officer Kara Lamphere has been named a 2020 HousingWire Woman of Influence. A two-time winner (2017), Lamphere was recognized this year for her continued efforts to push the envelope regarding what is possible for lenders in today's origination environment.

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

Top of Mind’s SurefireCRM Named Product of the Year at 2020 Sales and Marketing Technology Awards

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Top of Mind Networks (Top of Mind), a leader in customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing automation software for the mortgage lending industry, has been named a 2020 Product of the Year by the Business Intelligence Group (BIG). BIG's Sales and Marketing Technology Awards program, also known as "The Sammys," honors organizations and technologies that help businesses connect and collaborate with prospects and customers.

Top of Mind's SurefireCRM was recognized as Product of the Year in the Small Company division. Other Product of the Year winners in 2020 include such well-known companies as Merck, IBM and PepsiCo. In all, this year's awards program recognized just 31 winners in seven divisions.

The Sammys are open to leading companies and individuals around the globe. Nominations are scored by a volunteer panel of practicing experts and leaders representing some of the world's most trusted and valued brands. A proprietary scoring system measures performance across multiple business domains and then rewards those companies whose achievements stand above those of their peers.

"Sales and marketing technologies are helping to lead us through the challenging world environment," said Maria Jimenez, Chief Nominations Officer, Business Intelligence Group. "We are proud to recognize Top of Mind for its innovation and dedication to helping both the lenders using its technology and the ultimate consumer."

"Top of Mind's SurefireCRM was the first CRM built specifically for the mortgage industry. No other solution demonstrates a deeper understanding of the sales and marketing needs of mortgage lenders," said Top of Mind CEO Bill Hayes. "Yet just because SurefireCRM has 'been around' doesn't mean it has stopped evolving. Being named 'Product of the 'Year' is a testament to the way we have kept our foot on the innovation gas pedal by listening attentively to lenders' evolving needs."

This award comes on the heels of other prominent industry recognition for Top of Mind. In March, the company's creative marketing campaigns took home platinum and gold in the 2020 AVA Digital Awards competition. Top of Mind went on to earn eight more platinum and gold awards for outstanding content at the 2020 Hermes Creative Awards in May. In June, Top of Mind placed among the world's top creators of video content in the 41st Annual Telly Awards.

About Top of Mind Networks:

Founded in 2003, Atlanta-based Top of Mind Networks (https://www.topofmind.com) started as a bootstrapped direct-mail marketing company. Today, the company is recognized as the mortgage industry's most-relied-upon provider of marketing automation and creative content solutions. From individuals to enterprise lenders, Top of Mind's SurefireCRM helps thousands of mortgage professionals win new business, earn repeat business and deserve referral business. With intuitive, "set it and forget it" workflows and award-winning content, mortgage professionals are able to effortlessly maintain and deepen their emotional connections with clients.

@BIGAwards @mortgagecrm #creativematters @mortgagemarketing #SurefireCRM

Top of Mind Networks (Top of Mind), a leader in customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing automation software for the mortgage lending industry, has been named a 2020 Product of the Year by the Business Intelligence Group (BIG).

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

SimpleNexus’ Pamela Faulkner and Anna Ratanawan Named to HousingWire’s 2020 Women of Influence List

LEHI, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- SimpleNexus (https://simplenexus.com/), developer of the leading digital mortgage platform for loan officers, borrowers and real estate agents, today announced that Director of Mortgage Solutions Pam Faulkner and Vice President of People Operations Anna Ratanawan have been named 2020 HousingWire (HW) Women of Influence honorees. Now in its tenth year, the Women of Influence awards program recognizes high-achieving women across the mortgage, real estate and fintech industries.

"SimpleNexus applauds Pam and Anna for being recognized as Women of Influence who are shaping the future of the housing economy," said SimpleNexus Founder and CEO Matt Hansen. "Their savvy, expertise and professionalism make it possible for us to continue setting the bar for what a digital mortgage platform should be."

Faulkner was recognized for keeping SimpleNexus' fast-growing team of more than 100 technologists grounded in what really matters to frontline mortgage lenders. Her three-decade career in mortgage technology includes 13 years at cloud-based mortgage finance technology provider Ellie Mae. Faulkner also serves on the board of directors and audit committee of the Farm Credit of Western Arkansas, a unit of the Farm Credit System, America's oldest government-sponsored enterprise (GSE).

Ratanawan was recognized for building the highly passionate and productive teams that have been pivotal to SimpleNexus' emergence as a digital mortgage technology frontrunner. Notably, Ratanawan reorganized SimpleNexus' product and engineering divisions, a change that has accelerated SimpleNexus' product roadmap and enabled staff to advance their skill sets. Before joining SimpleNexus, she served as director of people operations at online fashion boutique Jane.com and senior human resource manager at global project management SaaS firm Workfront. Ratanawan is an elected member of the Utah County Executive Human Resources (HR) board of directors where she organizes meetups, education and training for HR professionals and mentors HR students.

"This year's Women of Influence represent leaders who have faced some of the most unprecedented challenges the housing industry has seen in years," HousingWire Magazine Editor Kelsey Ramírez said. "Their strength set an example of leadership that impacted not just their teams or companies but the industry overall. This was one of the most competitive years we have ever seen for the award."

The full list of 2020 HW Women of Influence honorees can be viewed at https://www.housingwire.com/articles/here-are-housingwires-2020-women-of-influence/.

About SimpleNexus, LLC:

SimpleNexus is the digital mortgage platform that enables lenders to originate and process loans from anywhere. The company's best-in-class, easy-to-use app connects loan officers to their borrowers and real estate agents to easily communicate and exchange data in a single location throughout the entire loan life cycle. Loan officers can manage their loan pipelines, order credit, run pricing, send pre-approvals and sign disclosures - all on the go.

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 40,000 newsletter subscribers daily and over 4 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.

SimpleNexus, developer of the leading digital mortgage platform for loan officers, borrowers and real estate agents, today announced that Director of Mortgage Solutions Pam Faulkner and Vice President of People Operations Anna Ratanawan have been named 2020 HousingWire (HW) Women of Influence honorees.

Related link: https://simplenexus.com/

FormFree Head of Vendor Management and Compliance Katie King Honored as HousingWire 2020 Women of Influence

ATHENS, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- FormFree® Head of Vendor Management and Compliance Katie King has been recognized by HousingWire (HW) as a 2020 Woman of Influence. In its tenth year, the Women of Influence awards program honors 100 women who are "shaping and propelling the mortgage, real estate and fintech industries forward."

King was recognized for her contributions to the housing economy during the 2008 housing market crash and for her role at FormFree, where she oversees all matters relating to compliance, audits, vendor management and enterprise risk. A 20-year veteran of the housing and finance industries, King earned her compliance and government relations bona fides as a senior leader at such organizations as Black Knight Financial Services (NYSE: BKI), Citizen's Bank (NYSE: CFG) and SunTrust Bank (now Truist, NYSE: TFC). As Director of Business Development and Client Relations at Hope LoanPort, King deployed the nation's first consumer-direct portal, which helped 750,000 distressed homeowners access the National Mortgage Settlement.

"Katie's experience has positioned FormFree to excel even in the midst of a public health pandemic," said FormFree CEO Brent Chandler. "Her swift efforts have been instrumental in helping our partners understand that we need to urgently advance industry acceptance of direct-source borrower data to streamline processes, improve security and decrease costs for lenders, servicers, investors and - most importantly - borrowers."

"This year's Women of Influence represent leaders who have faced some of the most unprecedented challenges the housing industry has seen in years," said HousingWire Magazine Editor Kelsey Ramírez. "Their strength set an example of leadership that impacted not just their teams or companies but the industry overall. This was one of the most competitive years we have ever seen for the award."

The full list of HW's 2020 Women of Influence award honorees can be viewed at https://www.housingwire.com/articles/here-are-housingwires-2020-women-of-influence/.

About FormFree:

FormFree is a market-leading fintech company whose revolutionary products AccountChek and Passport are changing the credit decisioning landscape and encouraging lenders nationwide to incorporate a more holistic view of each borrower's financial DNA. To date, thousands of U.S. lenders and brokers have ordered millions of FormFree's patented verification reports representing over a trillion dollars in loan verifications. FormFree delights borrowers and lenders with a paperless experience, reduces origination timelines by up to 20 days and offers automated analysis and standardized delivery to lenders and investors using a secure ReIssueKey(tm). For more information, visit https://www.formfree.com/ or follow FormFree on LinkedIn.

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 40,000 newsletter subscribers daily and over 4 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.

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FormFree Head of Vendor Management and Compliance Katie King has been recognized by HousingWire (HW) as a 2020 Woman of Influence. In its tenth year, the Women of Influence awards program honors 100 women who are "shaping and propelling the mortgage, real estate and fintech industries forward."

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

Aligned Technology Solutions Ranked Among Virginia Most Elite 501 Managed Service Providers

ALEXANDRIA, Va. /ScoopCloud/ -- Aligned Technology Solutions has been named as one of the world's premier managed service providers and one of the top MSPs in Virginia on the prestigious 2020 annual Channel Futures MSP 501 rankings.

For the 13th year, MSPs from around the globe completed an exhaustive survey and application this spring to self-report product offerings, annual total and recurring revenues, profits, revenue mix, growth opportunities and company and customer demographic information. Applicants are ranked on a unique methodology that weights revenue figures according to long-term health and viability; commitment to recurring revenue; and operational efficiency.

Channel Futures is pleased to name Aligned Technology Solutions to the 2020 MSP 501.

"We are once again thrilled to be named to the MSP 501 Rankings," said Gar Whaley, Co-founder, Aligned Technology Solutions. "This recognition is a true testament to our dedication and focus on helping our clients achieve success by leveraging technology solutions we implement and manage to grow and secure their business. We are grateful to our teammates, clients and partners who helped make this honor possible."

"I'm so proud of our team for earning this distinction for the second year in a row," said Don Sauer, Co-founder, Aligned Technology Solutions. "They work so hard and are so dedicated to being the best they can be for our clients each and every day. We get plenty of praise from our amazing client / partners, this is just the icing on the cake."

In the 13 years since its inception, the MSP 501 has evolved from a competitive ranking list into a vibrant group of service providers, vendors, distributors, consultants and industry analysts working together to define the growing managed service opportunity.

"These benchmarks are what local businesses should examine when choosing a managed service provider with the experience, skill set, business knowledge and defined strategy to help them succeed in this fast-changing digital landscape," says Kris Blackmon, Senior Content Director, Channel Partners and Channel Futures. "In all of the managed service providers that Virginia has to offer, Aligned Technology Solutions stands as a shining example of excellence."

Ten MSP 501 special award winners will be recognized at the MSP 501 Awards Gala at Channel Partners Virtual: Digital Events for the Modern Channel on September 8 - 10. Nominations for these special awards, including Digital Innovator of the Year, Executive of the Year and the Newcomer Award, were included in the MSP 501 application, and all candidates were encouraged to submit for them.

The data collected by the annual MSP 501 program drives Channel Partners's and Channel Futures's market intelligence insights, creating robust data sets and data-based trend reports that support our editorial coverage, event programming, community and networking strategies and educational offerings. It serves as a lynchpin to dozens of programs and initiatives.

The complete 2020 MSP 501 list is available at Channel Futures: https://www.channelfutures.com/msp-501/2020-msp-501-rankings.

Background

The 2020 MSP 501 list is based on data collected by Channel Futures and its sister site, Channel Partners. Data was collected online from March 1 through June 30, 2018. The MSP 501 list recognizes top managed service providers based on metrics including recurring revenue, profit margin and other factors.

About Aligned Technology Solutions

Since 2010 ATS has been helping organizations leverage and manage technology to grow and secure their businesses. Aligned Technology Solutions is an award-winning technology service provider delivering customized and comprehensive IT solutions for IT Outsourcing, Cybersecurity, Cloud, VoIP & Broadband. ATS is committed to providing world class customer service and best-of-breed technology solutions that provide our clients competitive advantage in their marketplace. Learn more at https://www.myalignedit.com/.

About Informa Tech

Channel Futures, Channel Partners Online, Channel Partners Conference & Expo and Channel Partners Evolution are part of Informa Tech, a market-leading B2B information provider with depth and specialization in the Information and Communications (ICT) Technology sector. We help drive the future by inspiring the Technology community to design, build and run a better digital world through our market-leading research, media, training and event brands. Every year, we welcome 7,400+ subscribers to our research, more than 3.8 million unique visitors a month to our digital communities, 18,200+ students to our training programs and 225,000 delegates to our events.

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Aligned Technology Solutions has been named as one of the world's premier managed service providers and one of the top MSPs in Virginia on the prestigious 2020 annual Channel Futures MSP 501 rankings.

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

Whiteflash Named 2020 BBB Pinnacle Award Winner

HOUSTON, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Whiteflash Inc., top tier retailer of ideal diamonds and fine bridal jewelry, has just been named winner of the prestigious Better Business Bureau 2020 Pinnacle Award -the BBB's top honor for excellence in quality control, customer care, and community service. The annual competition involves retail jewelers from all across the Greater Houston area, the fourth largest market in America. Whiteflash has now earned the top honor from the BBB a remarkable four out of the past nine years.

Whiteflash has been a BBB Winner of Distinction every year since 2004, maintaining an unbroken A+ rating with the BBB. The annual awards competition evaluates businesses on a comprehensive list of performance standards including customer care, product quality, consumer education, innovation, integrity, and social responsibility. With the 2020 Pinnacle award Whiteflash has been once again recognized as an exemplary company and market leader among the many well established fine jewelers in the Greater Houston Area.

Having launched their business in the year 2000, Whiteflash is in the vanguard of jewelry companies born into the information age. In addition to their world-class A CUT ABOVE(r) brand of super ideal diamonds, Whiteflash offers two other categories of precision cut AGS Ideal and GIA Excellent diamonds, all of which are in-house and available exclusively at Whiteflash. All are posted to their state-of-the-art mobile first website with a full complement of diagnostics and advanced light performance imaging. Whiteflash is also an authorized distributor for some of America's finest bridal designers including Tacori, Verragio, Simon G, A. Jaffe, Ritani, Vatche and Benchmark, providing a selection of top quality diamond engagement rings that is unsurpassed.

Reached for comment on winning the BBB 2020 Pinnacle Whiteflash COO Eliezer had this to say. "During this challenging time with the health crisis impacting our industry so dramatically, it is particularly uplifting to be honored with the top award from BBB. By virtue of maintaining a deep in-stock inventory of world class diamonds and designer engagement rings, Whiteflash has been able to continue operations delivering brilliant experiences to our wonderful customers around the country and overseas."

Having been awarded the 2020 BBB Pinnacle once again validates the company's core value driven philosophy and their devotion to best practices. Whiteflash is a member of the American Gem Society, an organization dedicated to consumer education and protection. They are also one of the few retail jewelers in the world certified for ISO9000 quality management. And a laser focus on the customer experience has resulted in a huge number of 5 star reviews at independent review sites like Google Reviews and Yelp.

In the words of Whiteflash CEO Debi Wexler, "We are incredibly proud of our team for once again being chosen by the BBB for its top award. The Greater Houston area is home to some of the finest jewelers in America, and to receive the BBB Pinnacle is a humbling accomplishment. It's extremely motivating to be recognized for our dedication to uncompromising quality and customer care."

About Whiteflash:

Whiteflash is a top tier retail jeweler specializing in Ideal Diamonds, Designer Engagement Rings and Fine Bridal Jewelry. Their A CUT ABOVE(r) Super Ideal Diamonds are considered by trade experts and diamond connoisseurs to be among the finest in the world.

The award winning Whiteflash.com website, described by Kiplinger's Magazine as the 'Lord of the Online Rings" enables shoppers the world over to view, compare and purchase top quality loose diamonds, engagement rings and fine jewelry in a convenient, secure and information rich environment.

Whiteflash is the first jewelry retailer in the world to attain ISO 9001 certification for total quality management and welcomes visitors to their showroom located in the upscale Houston area community of Sugar Land, TX. Whiteflash is a proud member of the American Gem Society.

For more information, log onto https://www.whiteflash.com/ or call toll free 877-612-6770

Whiteflash Inc., top tier retailer of ideal diamonds and fine bridal jewelry, has just been named winner of the prestigious Better Business Bureau 2020 Pinnacle Award -the BBB's top honor for excellence in quality control, customer care, and community service.

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

Harvest Power Featured on 2020 Top Solar Contractors List

ISLIP TERRACE, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Although the COVID-19 pandemic is the immediate crisis unfolding at the moment, mitigating climate change is also an urgent issue. Solar PV installation is one way to help reduce greenhouse gases from fossil fuels. Solar Power World has recognized the efforts of solar contractors across the United States in its 2020 Top Solar Contractors list, where local solar installer Harvest Power achieved a rank of 156 out of 407 companies.

The Top Solar Contractors list is developed each year by Solar Power World to honor the work of solar installers big and small. Solar firms in the utility, commercial and residential markets are ranked by number of kilowatts installed in the previous year. Companies are grouped and listed by specific service (developers, electrical subcontractors, EPCs, installation subcontractors, rooftop installers), markets and states.

"The Solar Power World team is so pleased to highlight more than 400 companies on the 2020 Top Solar Contractors list, especially during this unprecedented time," said Kelsey Misbrener, senior editor of Solar Power World. "All contractors featured on the 2020 list reported strong 2019 installation numbers and are continuing to stand tall this year."

This year's collection of over 400 Top Solar Contractors is facing obstacles that this industry has never seen before. The first quarter of 2020 was the country's biggest ever, with 3.6 GW of new solar capacity added. But COVID-19 impacts showed their force in Q2, and Wood Mackenzie is forecasting residential and non-residential markets will see 25% and 38% decreases in year-over-year installation volumes this year.

In addition to persevering through this turbulent time in history, the 2020 class of Top Solar Contractors is continuing to innovate by adding energy storage to their offerings. Over one-third of this year's contractors are also featured on the exclusive 2020 Top Solar + Storage Installers list.

"Once again, we are proud to be listed in the Solar Power World ranking of the top solar companies in the US. This ranking is a direct result of the hard work of our team and our great customers, which we appreciate working with," said Carlo Lanza CEO Harvest Power.

About Harvest Power:

Harvest Power employs 63 workers who installed 5,624.4KW of solar power in 2019. Since its founding in 2008, the company has installed 31,500.0 KW of solar. The company takes pride in its stellar safety and client satisfaction record while staying on the cutting edge of new solar technology.

Learn more at: https://harvestpower.net/

About Solar Power World:

Solar Power World is the leading online and print resource for news and information regarding solar installation, development and technology. Since 2011, SPW has helped U.S. solar contractors - including installers, developers and EPCs in all markets - grow their businesses and do their jobs better.

2020 Top Solar Contractors list: https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2020-top-solar-contractors/

Solar PV installation is one way to help reduce greenhouse gases from fossil fuels. Solar Power World has recognized the efforts of solar contractors across the United States in its 2020 Top Solar Contractors list, where local solar installer Harvest Power achieved a rank of 156 out of 407 companies.

Related link: https://harvestpower.net/

IDS’ Tamara Olsen Honored By NEXT Mortgage Events’ Powerhouse Award

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- Mortgage document preparation vendor International Document Services, Inc. (IDS), announced that Customer Service Representative Tamara Olsen has been named to the NEXT Mortgage Events' (NEXT) inaugural Powerhouse Awards list. NEXT Powerhouses are the women with longstanding, consistent track records who demonstrate excellence in their work ethic, insight and ingenuity. Olsen is recognized for her devoted and exemplary work in IDS' customer service department.

"Tamara is the type of employee every company and manager hopes to have and values when they do," said IDS Vice President and General Manager Mark Mackey. "She is dedicated to IDS and provides outstanding customer service to our clients. Tamara sets a standard for excellence in her department and inspires other customer service representatives to strive for the same level of service."

During her more than 7 years' work at IDS, Olsen has played a significant role in the establishment of a service-focused and client-centered culture and has helped reduce turn times for help desk tickets and customer service phone calls. She is also a key contributor to IDS' positive customer service reviews and statistics cited in the annual year-end review. Compared to global benchmarks, IDS' customer service department cited higher customer satisfaction rates (96% vs. 94%) and faster first reply time on customer service tickets (14.8 hours vs 18.8 hours) while handling nearly 200 tickets per month.

"NEXT's mission has always been to showcase the women who are the backbone of the mortgage industry - this award is part of that mission," said NEXT Co-Founder Jeri Yoshida. "We'll honor these top performers throughout #NEXTSUMMER20. Since this year's event is free and available online, we expect record-breaking attendance. We're thrilled that so many people in the mortgage industry will get to know these overachievers and acknowledge their role in their companies' success."

Originally billed as the NEXT 50 Over 50 Award, the overwhelming number of qualified nominees led to the award being rebranded as the Powerhouse Awards and the field of winners expanded to more than 50.

The full list of NEXT Powerhouse award honorees can be viewed at https://nextmortgagenews.com/next-powerhouse-award-winners/.

About IDS, Inc.

IDS, a Reynolds and Reynolds company, was founded in 1986 in Salt Lake City, Utah, and is a nationwide provider of mortgage documents and compliance. IDS services include eSignatures, closing documents, initial disclosures, document fulfillment and integration with leading loan origination systems and eClosing platforms. The IDS flagship doc prep solution, idsDoc, is recognized in the industry for its ability to be customized to meet specific lender needs, particularly in regard to major industry compliance changes. (https://info.idsdoc.com/)

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Mortgage document preparation vendor International Document Services, Inc. (IDS), announced that Customer Service Representative Tamara Olsen has been named to the NEXT Mortgage Events' (NEXT) inaugural Powerhouse Awards list.

Related link: https://info.idsdoc.com/