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Pure Protein, LLC and Pure Transplant Solutions, LLC Promote Blake Harlan to President and Dr. Rico Buchli to Vice President of Products and Services

AUSTIN, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Pure Protein, LLC (Pure Protein) and subsidiary company Pure Transplant Solutions, LLC (PTS), announced today that Blake Harlan has been promoted to President and Rico Buchli, PhD to Vice President of Products and Services.

In his new role, Mr. Harlan will be responsible for leading Pure Protein's new product line commercialization while ensuring sustainable profitability and growth. He will also oversee the implementation and launch of Pure Transplant Solutions clinical diagnostics and transplant monitoring programs.

Going forward, Dr. Buchli will now be responsible for overseeing the products and services offered through HLAProtein.com in addition to expanding the portfolio of the companies' offerings. Furthermore, he will have the scientific oversight for the completion and launch of Pure Transplant Solutions' diagnostic products and monitoring programs.

"It's truly an exciting time for the Companies," said Mr. Harlan. "In the past twelve months we've built and launched our new website, established a robust pipeline of collaborations and developed new diagnostics for post-transplant monitoring. We've made the transformation from being a company solely developing technologies, to a company putting our products and tools in the hands of clinicians and researchers. We'll be launching a slate of new products and applications over the next several months and are all very excited for 2021."

"We wanted to build something more than just a website where you could place orders, we wanted to create a centralized resource for HLA research and education," said Dr. Buchli. "We've worked hard to incorporate the feedback from our collaborators and customers and are excited about the new products and services we'll be adding in the near future. In transplantation, we have ambitious goals and are optimistic about delivering solutions that improve patient outcomes."

Dr. Buchli earned his Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the University of Basel in 1996. He served as Postdoctoral Researcher at UC Davis under Drs. Sergei Grando and Dick Robbins and joined Pure Protein, LLC in March of 2001 as the Director of Research. Dr. Buchli has over 25 years of experience in molecular biology, biochemistry and immunology. As Director of Research, Dr. Buchli has developed multiple assay systems and has led the development of PTS's diagnostics portfolio.

Blake Harlan joined Emergent Technologies, Inc. (ETI) in January 2011, where his work and increasing responsibilities have focused on the commercialization of technologies spanning antimicrobials, plasma deposition, drug delivery, and immune oncology. He officially joined Pure Protein and PTS in 2016 and has been responsible for streamlining PTS's diagnostic development and commercialization strategies. He currently serves as Executive Vice President of Finance and Operations at ETI where he oversees the alignment and execution of all financial and operational objectives for ETI, its Funds and Portfolio Companies. Mr. Harlan holds a bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Colorado at Boulder, and an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin.

About Pure Protein, LLC

Pure Protein, LLC is a biotechnology company funded and managed by Emergent Technologies, Inc. that is focused on the development and commercialization of proprietary technologies, products and services related to the human leukocyte antigen (HLA) system, formed and exclusively licensed from the University of Oklahoma.

Through its new ecommerce website, http://www.hlaprotein.com/, Pure Protein now offers the world's only and largest selection of soluble HLA (sHLA) proteins to detect, profile, and monitor allele-specific immune responses, as well as HLA peptide epitope binding services to aide in improving the design of vaccination and therapeutic targeting strategies.

About Pure Transplant Solutions, LLC

Pure Transplant Solutions, LLC was founded in 2003 in order to leverage the HLA technology platform of its parent, Pure Protein, LLC, into solutions to address a growing list of needs in organ transplantation. Today, PTS has developed a portfolio of diagnostic solutions to improve clinical outcomes related to antibody mediated rejection (AMR) and is working with collaborators to bring personalized transplant monitoring solutions to clinicians and their patients. Visit: http://www.puretransplant.com/

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Pure Protein, LLC (Pure Protein) and subsidiary company Pure Transplant Solutions, LLC (PTS), announced today that Blake Harlan has been promoted to President and Rico Buchli, PhD to Vice President of Products and Services.

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

EPIC Welcomes John Prentis and Larry Bowlus to Executive Risk and Cyber Practice

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants is pleased to welcome John Prentis and Larry Bowlus to its Executive Risk and Cyber practice. Joining from a global broker, Prentis and Bowlus will focus on large public, technology, and financial institution executive liability coverages, including Directors & Officers Liability as well as Errors & Omissions, General Partnership Liability, Employment Practices Liability, Fiduciary, Crime, and Kidnap & Ransom.

The senior team of Prentis and Bowlus brings a combined experience of 50 years in the industry. Prentis most recently co-led Aon's Financial Services Group in San Francisco, providing advisory and placement services for a variety of executive lines. Bowlus served as senior vice president and team leader within the same group, specializing in D&O and management liability insurance programs for public and private companies. Both bring a breadth of experience across industry groups, with deep experience handling executive risks for technology, life science companies and financial institutions, among many others in the public and private sectors.

"We are extremely pleased to welcome John and Larry to EPIC," said Steve Denton, EPIC CEO. "Their experience serving large publicly traded clients and deep expertise in the technology sector fits perfectly with our deep resources currently deployed in the large account risk management sector. In fact, they will work closely with our Policy Response Unit focused on complex shareholder claims and our Analytics practice where we perform risk modeling and benchmarking analysis."

Prentis and Bowlus will lend significant expertise to EPIC's Executive Risk and Cyber practice, which emphasizes a holistic approach to identifying, understanding and managing risks.

"We're fortunate to add two senior risk advisors and brokers in John and Larry to our team of experts," said Kelly Geary, EPIC National Practice Leader, Executive Risk and Cyber. "Our clients will benefit instantly from their perspective and expertise, particularly in today's challenging and dynamic marketplace."

Prentis and Bowlus will work from the firm's San Francisco office.

John Prentis
john.prentis@epicbrokers.com
Cell: 415.238.4575

Larry Bowlus
larry.bowlus@epicbrokers.com
Cell: 415.254.5918

About EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants

EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants has more than 2,600 team members operating from more than 80 offices across the U.S., providing Property and Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs, and Private Client solutions to EPIC clients. For more information on EPIC, visit: https://epicbrokers.com/.

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EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants is pleased to welcome John Prentis and Larry Bowlus to its Executive Risk and Cyber practice. Joining from a global broker, Prentis and Bowlus will focus on large public, technology, and financial institution executive liability coverages, including Directors & Officers Liability.

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

Olea Kiosks®, Inc. Expands Leadership Team to Include Sales and Strategic Focus

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Olea Kiosks®, Inc., a visionary provider of innovative self-service kiosk solutions, today announced the growth of its leadership team to include sales management and strategic business development. The company has expanded the role of Rusty Gaynes to Director of Sales, Alliances and Strategic Partnerships and promoted Daniel Olea to Director of Strategy and Business Development.

Rusty started with Olea in July of 2020 creating the alliances and strategic partnerships program and he will continue to oversee all aspects of the partnership ecosystem including the creation of innovative partner offerings and go-to-market strategies. Expansion of his duties include leading the sales team to deliver against revenue goals. Rusty will also be instrumental in helping to identify and remove obstacles that impact sales productivity as the company further develops its inside sales and operational processes.

As the fourth generation in the business, Daniel has spent almost four years as an account executive with the company, and each year demonstrated growth. With a strong understanding for strategic initiatives, he will lead the company in its development of long-term growth plans. With his detailed analysis and recognition of emerging trends, in this role, Daniel will drive business development activities as well as continue to enhance corporate strategy.

"With the announcement of our recent manufacturing expansion, it was also time to align the rest of the organization to ensure we have the focus necessary for the future," said Olea Kiosks Inc. CEO Frank Olea. "As I transition some of my duties to both Rusty and Daniel, this will serve as a great accelerator for our team in helping us grow our value and impact as we strengthen our competitive position in the marketplace," explained Frank Olea, CEO.

About Olea Kiosks®, Inc.

Olea Kiosks Inc., is a self-service kiosk solution provider for the attractions and entertainment, healthcare and hospitality industries. Its technologically advanced, in-house manufacturing, design, and innovation have made it an industry leader. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, customers include The Habit Burger Grill, Kaiser Permanente, Empire State Building, Universal Studios, EVO Entertainment, Scientific Games, and Subway.

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

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Olea Kiosks®, Inc., a visionary provider of innovative self-service kiosk solutions, today announced the growth of its leadership team to include sales management and strategic business development. The company has expanded the role of Rusty Gaynes to Director of Sales, Alliances and Strategic Partnerships and promoted Daniel Olea to Director of Strategy and Business Development.

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

No-Code Platform Certa Hires Senior Talent From D&B and GLG

PALO ALTO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Certa, the leading no-code platform for cross-enterprise solutions including supplier risk management, KYC/AML and credit and insurance applications, has significantly boosted its leadership strength with key hires of senior talent, as well as other leadership moves. These moves will allow Certa to continue building on strong growth over the last two years.

The following executives were added to the senior management team:

* Jared Ezzell as Chief Customer Officer. Jared was previously with D&B, where he helped start the Compliance group and served as the head of sales for that line of business.

* Dudley Brundige as CFO and Head of Partnerships. Dudley was most recently the SVP of Sales at GLG and previously served as VP of Finance at American Express.

Jared brings nearly 20 years of leadership experience in the Third Party and Credit Risk Management space. He has spent the past decade heavily focused on regulatory compliance risk controls covering Anti-bribery (FCPA, UK Bribery), Anti-money laundering (KYC, FinCEN, AMLD), Fraud, Sanctions (OFAC 50), and Food Safety (FSMA/FSVP). A former collegiate wrestler, Jared brings the competitive drive he developed on the mat and applies it to helping his clients succeed.

Regarding his move from D&B to Certa Jared said, "I had the benefit of being introduced to Certa a few years ago while D&B was vetting the marketplace for technology partners that could significantly enhance our client offerings. Certa's open-API, ridiculously configurable no-code workflow automation solution is a disruptive game changer. My clients have enjoyed much success with Certa to date and I am very excited about joining the team directly and what the future holds."

Dudley was with GLG (Gerson Lehrman Group) for over 10 yrs. He was the SVP, Industrials and Technology, Corporate Markets. Prior to that Dudley spent 8 years with American Express as Vice President, structuring bank deals and investments for Global Network Services across the Americas. Dudley graduated from the University of Virginia with his BA in Economics and later earned his MBA from the University of Pennsylvania - Wharton. As an avid runner, Dudley is always looking for continual improvement. He applies this same pursuit to his position at Certa.

Says Dudley, "I'm thrilled to join the Certa team. The opportunity to bring a no-code platform to the enterprise market is unparalleled and Certa is well-positioned to win the market."

Among other leadership moves, Certa promoted Vatsal Juneja as Head of Technology early last year. Vatsal has over a decade of experience building and growing platforms enabling enterprises to embrace technology. Vatsal earned his Master's in Applied Mathematics from IIT. As an engineer and a technology evangelist, he's always finding innovative ways to keep the Certa platform cutting-edge.

Surrounded by all of this top talent, company founder Jag Lamba says, "I am lucky to have started the firm, otherwise I am not sure I would have managed to get hired into this all-star team. With this team, I can go back to focusing on things that I love - building the most powerful and the simplest product for enterprise digitization."

Always looking to improve, the company is now seeking leaders for Marketing and Product functions.

About Certa

Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Silicon Valley, Certa's mission is to connect companies safely and efficiently. Certa offers an industry-leading lightweight workflow platform for onboarding, risk management, monitoring and contracting, custom configured to each client's rules and risks. The no-code platform enables seamless integration and development of sophisticated mission critical enterprise applications without writing any code. With Certa, enterprises can digitize externally facing mission critical workflows quickly without spending time on integrations or managing process changes. Certa clients include a Top 3 consulting firm, a ride-sharing tech giant and several Fortune 50 retailers.

For more information or to schedule a demo visit https://www.getcerta.com/ or call +1-646-207-3000.

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Certa, the leading no-code platform for cross-enterprise solutions including supplier risk management, KYC/AML and credit and insurance applications, has significantly boosted its leadership strength with key hires of senior talent, as well as other leadership moves.

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

ACES Quality Management Recruits Mortgage Compliance Expert Amanda Phillips as Latest Executive Vice President

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- ACES Quality Management™ (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, today announced it has selected Amanda Phillips as executive vice president of compliance. In this role, Phillips will serve a key role in expanding the breadth and depth of ACES' compliance and regulatory solutions.

"Compliance is a key pillar of the ACES value proposition, and with the onslaught of regulatory changes the industry experienced over the last year, the need for experienced compliance professionals to help keep pace with these changes only grows," said ACES CEO Trevor Gauthier. "Amanda Phillips possesses more than a decade of executive-level experience in legal and regulatory compliance. Her understanding of the mortgage industry and depth of compliance experience will greatly enhance ACES' ability to ensure lenders are always auditing to the most current compliance standards, while also assisting in bringing new products to market."

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

"Early in my career, I held multiple operations roles, including in processing and underwriting, which instilled in me the importance of compliance and quality control in the loan origination process," said Phillips. "Today, I am honored to join ACES Quality Management and look forward to doing my part to support ACES' commitment to delivering enterprise quality management and control software that helps lenders mitigate risk and maintain compliance."

About ACES Quality Management

ACES Quality Management, formerly known as ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), is the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry. The nation's most prominent lenders, servicers and financial institutions rely on ACES Quality Management & Control Software™ to improve audit throughput and quality while controlling costs, including:

* 3 of the top 5 and more than 50% of the top 50 independent mortgage lenders;
* 7 of the top 10 loan servicers;
* 11 of the top 30 banks; and
* 1 of the top 3 credit unions in the USA.

Unlike other quality control platforms, only ACES delivers Flexible Audit Technology, which gives independent mortgage lenders and financial institutions the ability to easily manage and customize ACES to meet their business needs without having to rely on IT or other outside resources. Using a customer-centric approach, ACES clients get responsive support and access to our experts to maximize their investment.

For more information, visit https://www.acesquality.com/ or call 1-800-858-1598.

ACES Quality Management™ (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, today announced it has selected Amanda Phillips as executive vice president of compliance.

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Dr. Maira Estrada Joins the Spodak Dental Group Team

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Dr. Maira Estrada, a general dentist with more than four years of experience in the dental field, joins the prestigious team of general and specialty dentists at the Spodak Dental Group. Her mission as a dental care provider is to provide excellent care with a compassionate approach and ensure that every patient has a comfortable and positive experience.

"We are thrilled to have Dr. Estrada join our team and help our family of patients achieve their dental goals," said Dr. Craig Spodak, general dentist at Spodak Dental Group. "Her passion and compassion make her a perfect fit for our practice, and we look forward to working together to change the field of dentistry one smile at a time."

A South Florida native, Dr. Estrada was born and raised in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. She received her Bachelors in Science from Florida State University and her Doctorate in Dental Medicine from Temple University in Philadelphia, Penn. where she represented Temple as president of Temple's American Student Dental Association. During her time spent in Philadelphia, she also co-founded Temple University's first ever Peru Mission Trip where her team provided free dental care and oral health education to more than 800 infants and children of La Sagrada Familia orphanage.

Her focus and passion are on cosmetic and restorative rehabilitative dentistry, with a goal to help her patients look and feel their best. Dr. Estrada is dedicated to continuing education, having completed advanced training in cosmetic dentistry through the Aesthetic Advantage Continuum at the Rosenthal Institute in New York University. She is a member of the American Dental Association, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Academy of General Dentistry, Florida Dental Association, and is a fluent Spanish-speaker.

Outside of volunteering, Dr. Estrada is an avid traveler, and enjoys exploring and learning the cultures and nature from around the world.

The Spodak Dental Group, a 2017 Inc. 5000 honoree, has evolved to become South Florida's premier, comprehensive dental facility, and comprises a world-class association of dental professionals poised to provide full-service dental care second-to-none in both scope and skill. The Spodak Dental Group team includes General and Restorative Dentists, Endodontists, Periodontists, Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Master Ceramic Artists and Anesthesiologists, as well as one of the nation's only in-office dental labs.

Spodak Dental Group is located at 3911 W. Atlantic Ave. Call or text (561) 303-2413 or visit https://www.SpodakDental.com/ for more information or to schedule a virtual or in-office appointment.

Dr. Maira Estrada, a general dentist with more than four years of experience in the dental field, joins the prestigious team of general and specialty dentists at the Spodak Dental Group. Her mission as a dental care provider is to provide excellent care with a compassionate approach and ensure that every patient has a comfortable and positive experience.

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

Valentis Security welcomes Jerry Clark

PITTSBURGH, Pa. /ScoopCloud/ -- Valentis is pleased to announce the addition of Jerry Clark to its team as a consultant to help facilitate strategic business development and growth for Valentis locally, regionally, and nationally. Clark's role will also include guest spots to share his insight and expertise on the "Marnie and Martha" Valentis produced podcast series.

Jerry Clark is a security-management expert with over 30 years of experience in local and federal law enforcement. In his federal law enforcement career, he served as Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS).

He retired from the FBI's Pittsburgh Division in June 2011. Prior to retirement he was the lead investigator on "Collar Bomb," FBI Major Case #203, also known as the "Pizza Bomber" case - one of the select few Major Cases in the FBI's history.

Clark has an extensive background in public-safety leadership, complex investigations, law enforcement intelligence, special weapons and tactics, and threat, risk, vulnerability assessments. He holds a B.A. in Psychology, an M.A. in Forensic Psychology, and a Ph.D. in Public Safety with a Specialization in Criminal Justice. He is the co-author of "Pizza Bomber: The Untold Story of America's Most Shocking Bank Robbery," "A History of Heists: Bank Robbery in America," "Mania and Marjorie Diehl-Armstrong: Inside the Mind of a Female Serial Killer" and "On the Lam: A History of Hunting Fugitives in America." Clark has been Featured on a number of national television networks and media outlets to include Netflix - "Evil Genius," NBC Dateline - "Death Trap," CNN - "CNN Presents" and the Discovery Channel - "FBI Criminal Pursuits."

About Valentis:

Valentis is a fully operational security logistics and risk management solution for a variety of clients and security concerns. We are growing domestically, and envision global ventures, in risk management and security logistics with services and products under development to create a network of global affiliates, lead through branding, and expand our clients; financial institutions, governments, religious facilities, maritime, cybersecurity, combined with specially developed training, software and telecommunication consultancy, and more. We are mindful and committed and care about our clients, team, and shareholders. Learn more: https://valentissecurity.com/.

Valentis is pleased to announce the addition of Jerry Clark to its team as a consultant to help facilitate strategic business development and growth for Valentis locally, regionally, and nationally. Clark's role will also include guest spots to share his insight and expertise on the "Marnie and Martha" Valentis produced podcast series.

Related link: https://valentisinternational.com/

TAG CXO Has Named Darin Howard to Lead its BI/Reporting and Analytics Practice Area

PHOENIX, Ariz. /ScoopCloud/ -- TAG CXO, a provider of fractional IT executives, appointed Darin Howard to lead its new BI and Analytics practice area located in Phoenix, Arizona. In this role, Howard will be responsible for helping TAG CXO clients to better understand their business performance and gain key insights that boost growth and profitability. As practice lead, Howard will serve existing clients and develop new clients, leading TAG CXOs services across its national network of fractional executives.

Mr. Howard comes to TAG CXO with broad experience in business intelligence, product and project management. He brings a deep knowledge of back- and front-end enterprise software to TAG CXO and has implemented end-to-end reporting and analytics solutions for companies of up to $ 1B+ in sales, serving tens of thousands of BI consumers. Formerly, Howard led BI for Viewpoint Construction Software, a division of Trimble, and most recently, directed Product Management for InEight. His clients have included companies such as Primoris Services, Westland Construction, Buesing Corporation, Centuri Construction, and Cubex. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Pacific Lutheran University with a minor in Information Science.

"TAG CXO is very fortunate to have Darin Howard driving decision-support excellence for our clients. Darin has that coveted ability to help business leaders see their enterprises with an unrivaled level of clarity and insight," said Paul Theisen. "Darin is the total package; his mastery of business intelligence spans the technical, functional, managerial and organizational domains, which speeds and enhances client outcomes. He understands the foundational aspects of good data management, the presentation aspects that ease data access and visualization, and the analytics that support on-demand insights. What's more, Darin is a seasoned organization builder, ensuring solid bench depth is in place to optimize service delivery. So, to work with him is to work with an equally skilled team."

To learn more visit: https://tagcxo.com/about/darin-howard/ and https://tagcxo.com/services

About TAG CXO:

Based in Phoenix, Arizona, TAG CXO is a privately held company, providing Interim and Fractional IT leadership executives, founded in 2019. The company maintains a bench of industry-trained, enterprise-level executives, available on-demand to mid-market CEOs. TAG CXO executives help to round-out a firm's leadership team and close the IT talent gap with fully qualified expertise, offering a more affordable, lower-risk option than hiring full-time staff. Learn more at: https://tagcxo.com/.

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TAG CXO, a provider of fractional IT executives, appointed Darin Howard to lead its new BI and Analytics practice area located in Phoenix, Arizona. In this role, Howard will be responsible for helping TAG CXO clients to better understand their business performance and gain key insights that boost growth and profitability.

Related link: https://tagcxo.com/

Erik Koenig Promoted to SeQuel Response President

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. /ScoopCloud/ -- SeQuel Response is pleased to announce the promotion of Erik Koenig to President/Chief Strategist. In his new role as President, Koenig will work to further cement SeQuel as the go-to direct response agency for growth-oriented brands; enhancing alignment between the agency's direct mail and digital marketing strategy to maximize client results.

"We would not be the agency we are today without Erik's persistence, devotion, unlimited talent, and natural management skills," explained Jay Carroll, SeQuel Response Co-Founder/CEO. "He continues to demonstrate himself as an expert growth marketer and influential, yet humble, leader. Erik's promotion to President recognizes the valuable contributions he has made to SeQuel and its customers. It also positions him as the long-term future leader of this organization."

As a SeQuel pioneer, Koenig joined the agency at its inception in January 2010. Throughout his tenure with SeQuel, he has established and refined three of the agency's most critical departments: Strategy, Data/Analytics and Sales. He has also played a lead role in developing many of SeQuel's key differentiators, including its hybrid multivariate test methodology, FaQtor Test, as well as SeQuel Surround, an effective strategy for boosting direct mail performance through digital integration.

"SeQuel has been blessed with great clients, a strong track record, and an incredibly driven team of achievers. We have tremendous momentum and talent," said Koenig. "I consider myself fortunate to be in a position to help lead SeQuel into our next chapter of growth. I have never been more confident or more passionate about our future."

SeQuel congratulates Erik on his new role and wishes him continued success!

About SeQuel Response

SeQuel Response has quickly become the go-to direct response advertising agency for growth-oriented consumer brands looking to launch and rapidly scale their direct mail and digital marketing campaigns. In five consecutive years, Inc. Magazine has named SeQuel to its Inc. 5000 list of the fastest growing private companies in the U.S.

Learn more: https://www.sequeldm.com/

For any business and/or media inquiries, please contact Jacqueline Johnson-Leister at 952-208-1314, or email her at jacquelinej@sequeldm.com.

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SeQuel Response is pleased to announce the promotion of Erik Koenig to President/Chief Strategist. In his new role as President, Koenig will work to further cement SeQuel as the go-to direct response agency for growth-oriented brands; enhancing alignment between the agency's direct mail and digital marketing strategy to maximize client results.

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Mid America Mortgage Hires Katherine Carlsen as Underwriting Manager

ADDISON, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) announced today that mortgage industry veteran Katherine Carlsen has joined the company as underwriting manager. In her new role, Carlsen will utilize her more than 30 years of mortgage industry experience to lead underwriting for Mid America, enabling the company to sustain its track record of compliant loan origination while maintaining its industry-leading turn times.

"While the digital foundation we've established has certainly played a role in Mid America's ability to achieve turn time of one to two business days, the backbone of that technology is our team of highly experienced underwriters," said Mid America Owner and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bode. "Katherine's impressive track record for quickly, accurately and securely closing loans not only helps us preserve that standard of service but also expands our capacity to handle even greater loan volumes. We are confident in Katherine's ability to amplify our underwriting efforts and proudly welcome her to the Mid America team."

Bringing more than 30 years of mortgage experience to her new role, Carlsen has ensured the success of her teams by leading dedicated training, coaching and development initiatives to enhance their skills. Her past employers include Wells Fargo and Salem Five Mortgage Company. Her professional achievements in previous roles include closing $100 million per month for six consecutive years, increasing closing volume by 100%, tripling submission volume and reducing turn time in underwriting from 10 days to only 24 hours.

"I've spent my career preparing underwriters for the unique challenges the mortgage market presents and maintaining a knowledgeable, service-oriented team means that employee engagement, hands-on training and coaching are essential for a lender's success," said Carlsen. "Mid America is a prime example of these principles in action. The team is full of mortgage professionals that are well-equipped and eager to meet the needs of an ever-changing industry, and I look forward to leading the underwriting division to even higher levels of efficiency and excellence."

About Mid America Mortgage, Inc.

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

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

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

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Mid America Mortgage, Inc. announced today that mortgage industry veteran Katherine Carlsen has joined the company as underwriting manager. In her new role, Carlsen will utilize her more than 30 years of mortgage industry experience to lead underwriting for Mid America, enabling the company to sustain its track record of compliant loan origination while maintaining its industry-leading turn times.

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

SimpleNexus Names Richard Jackman VP of Marketing

LEHI, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- SimpleNexus (https://simplenexus.com/), developer of the leading homeownership platform for loan officers, borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, today announced it has hired Richard Jackman to its executive team as vice president of marketing. In this role, Jackman will lead the company's strategic marketing plan and expand SimpleNexus' share of voice in the mortgage market.

Jackman brings over two-decades of marketing leadership experience to SimpleNexus, having directed marketing campaigns yielding thousands of sales leads and millions of dollars in revenue. Immediately before joining SimpleNexus, Jackman served as vice president of marketing at Simplifile, the nation's largest e-recording network, which was acquired by Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE: ICE) in 2019. During his twelve-year tenure holding the senior-most marketing position at Simplifile, Jackman helped the company grow annual revenue from $5 million to $60 million.

"Richard is a keen digital mortgage marketing executive with the demonstrated ability to help innovative firms rapidly expand their market footprint and scale to their full potential," said SimpleNexus President Cathleen Schreiner Gates. "Richard's experience leading high-performing marketing divisions will play a key role in helping SimpleNexus expand the customer journey and deliver superior value to our clients."

"SimpleNexus has a clear vision for improving the mortgage industry through a connected platform that ultimately streamlines the entire homeownership process for all parties involved," said Jackman. "Simply put, SimpleNexus is a trailblazer in the mortgage technology sphere delivering exceptional value. I'm excited to join a team that shares my core values and mirrors my dedication to making the homeowner journey more efficient, transparent and enjoyable.

To view open positions at SimpleNexus, visit https://simplenexus.com/sn/careers/. Contact hr@simplenexus.com to submit a resume.

About SimpleNexus, LLC:

SimpleNexus is a homeownership platform transforming the mortgage experience and connecting borrowers, loan officers, real estate agents and settlement service providers throughout the homebuying process. The platforms' native mobile toolset enables lenders to originate, process and close home loans from anywhere with increased efficiency and convenience. Loan officers can manage their loan pipelines, order credit, run pricing, send pre-approvals, sign disclosures and execute eClosings - all on the go. SimpleNexus provides borrowers with a single sign-on experience from home search to the application, document upload, eClose and beyond for a more streamlined homeownership journey.

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

Twitter: @SimpleNexus #digitalmortgage #mortgageindustry #mortgagelending #peoplemovers

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SimpleNexus, developer of the leading homeownership platform for loan officers, borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, today announced it has hired Richard Jackman to its executive team as vice president of marketing.

Related link: https://simplenexus.com/

Chelle Trucking and Logistics Creates New Marketing Positions to Accelerate Growth in 2021

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Despite the challenging business environment of 2020, the team at Chelle Trucking & Logistics hit every benchmark they set for growth. This month, the company announced that they are expanding their marketing team with new Social Media and Engagement specialists to improve their online presence and achieve even higher growth in 2021. This brings the total marketing team to five.

At the end of 2020, Chelle Trucking finished their first year of operations in a strong market position. In just three months, the company reached all their benchmarks for growth, expanding across six South Eastern states and growing its fleet by over 300%.

"I'm amazed at what we've been able to accomplish with a marketing team of just two people," said Content Manager, Vera Sudakova, "but now we want to supercharge our growth and we know the best way to do that is with great new talent. Chelle Trucking is all about innovation, and our new hires bring just the energy and creativity that we are looking for in our marketing and communications."

In their 2019 Social Media Insights Report, Insights West found that social media use is on the rise across all age groups, and 70% of users expect to have insight and communication from businesses on their favorite platforms. Chelle Trucking found the same inside their company, where the majority of business inquiries come from web and social media.

With their new hires, the team at Chelle Trucking hopes to improve their accessibility to clients and promote their new routes, services and promotions online as much as offline.

Today, the marketing team grows to five, with:
* Nishal Sukdhoe, Head of Marketing
* Vera Sudakova, Content Manager and Sr. Staff Writer
* Madawa Fernando, Social Media Specialist
* Aria Alzeer, Community Engagement Specialist
* Konrad Kubicka-Fitzpatrick, Technology Writer

"We've been incredibly fortunate this past year and are very excited about the direction the company is going," explained Head of Marketing, Nishal Sukdhoe. "Our goal has been to deliver great service and transparent communication to our clients while creating exceptional career opportunities within the logistics industry. This approach proved successful as our clients had opportunities for growth despite the challenges faced in 2020. Now we're excited to be creating these new job opportunities in our community and keep providing exceptional service as we accelerate our growth in the future."

About Chelle Trucking & Logistics

Chelle Trucking & Logistics is an innovative freight delivery and logistics provider out of Atlanta, Georgia. They combine cutting-edge technology and decades of industry expertise to transport goods throughout North America at a fraction of the cost charged by larger brokerage companies.

In partnership with their non-profit, Land We Love, they also donate to child welfare, education, and hunger relief efforts from each and every truckload they move.

To learn more about their approach and charitable missions, visit http://www.chelletrucking.com/, or reach out via info@chelletrucking.com or 1-888-341-7983.

Media Contact
Nishal Sukdhoe
Marketing Manager, Chelle Trucking & Logistics
1-888-992-2724
press@chelletrucking.com

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Despite the challenging business environment of 2020, the team at Chelle Trucking & Logistics hit every benchmark they set for growth. This month, the company announced that they are expanding their marketing team with new Social Media and Engagement specialists to improve their online presence and achieve even higher growth in 2021. This brings the total marketing team to five.

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

TAG CXO Names Shane Jones to Lead its Fractional Project Management Office (PMO) Services

21-0119-shane-jones-696x522.jpg /ScoopCloud/ -- TAG CXO, a provider of fractional IT executives, appointed Shane Jones to lead its new Project Management Office practice area located in Phoenix, Arizona. In this role, Jones will expand TAG CXOs PMO services, develop new clients, and lead fractional PMO services across TAG CXOs expanding national network of fractional executives.

Mr. Jones brings over 20 years of experience to this new role, including work across a spectrum of markets that include major corporations in energy and utilities, construction, non-profit, banking, and education markets. Over his career, he managed large, complex, and multi-million-dollar programs spanning IT services, labor and construction. Most recently, Jones led the project management office at Centuri Group.

His clients have included companies such as Greentree Financial, Spire Energy, Imperial Irrigation District, and Luke Airforce Base. He holds a Masters of Project Management from the Keller Graduate School of Management, an MBA from Keller, and a BS in Computer Information Systems from DeVry University.

"We are absolutely thrilled to have Shane Jones aligned with TAG CXO, bringing our clients the depth and rigor needed to more effectively manage their IT investments," said Paul Theisen. "His determined focus on solution adoption, beyond implementation (as a means to increase project ROI), is the hallmark of his personal brand promise. And, Shane's extensive Program Management background and reputation for impartial accountability, enable him to attract the best PM delivery talent and forge trustworthy customer relationships."

To learn more visit: https://tagcxo.com/about/shane-jones/ and https://tagcxo.com/services

About TAG CXO:
Based in Phoenix, Arizona, TAG CXO is a privately held company, providing Interim and Fractional IT leadership executives, founded in 2019. The company maintains a bench of industry-trained, enterprise-level executives, available on-demand to mid-market CEOs. TAG CXO executives help to round-out a firm's leadership team and close the IT talent gap with fully qualified expertise, offering a more affordable, lower-risk option than hiring full-time staff. Learn more at: https://tagcxo.com/.

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TAG CXO, 7000 N 16th Street, Suite 120-167, Phoenix, AZ 85020.

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TAG CXO, a provider of fractional IT executives, appointed Shane Jones to lead its new Project Management Office practice area located in Phoenix, Arizona. In this role, Jones will expand TAG CXOs PMO services, develop new clients, and lead fractional PMO services across TAG CXOs expanding national network of fractional executives.

Related link: https://tagcxo.com/

MCT Bolsters MSR Division with Hire of David Burruss to Address Demand for MSR Services

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- MCT® announced that David Burress has joined the company in the position of MSR Sales Director, directly addressing the increase in market demand for MCT's MSR products. The hiring of Mr. Burruss ensures MCT can continue serving the needs of their MSR clients to define borrower recapture and the effect on MSR hedges, as well as determining fair value and properly incorporating it in MSR valuations. As Director of MSR Sales, David is responsible for marketing outreach and acquisition of new customers.

"We are thrilled to have David joining the MSR division and anticipate he will continue to help expand the business and identify growth opportunities," said Tom Farmer, Managing Director of National Sales. "David's strong industry experience and client-centric focus fits perfectly with the MCT DNA."

Mr. Burruss brings to MCT over 30 years of extensive experience in the mortgage industry. Previously, Mr. Burruss worked uncovering private label clients and those who wanted to sell MSR. He ran his own consulting firm offering a broad range of services like business/product development, investor relations, recruiting and outsourcing. Mr. Burruss had servicing accounts with many of the top 20 U.S. lenders for PMI Mortgage Insurance Company, Arch MI, and Freddie Mac.

He covered the entire mortgage manufacturing process from origination through foreclosure, creating products and services focused on generating efficiencies and uncovering profitable niches for his customers. He also led teams who developed some of the first automated underwriting processes in the industry.

"I was attracted to MCT because of the quality of their people and reputation of the company in the mortgage industry," said. Mr. Burruss. "As I get to know them even better, I have not been disappointed by either. In fact, the truth is better than the hype, which is rare these days! It is great to be a member of an incredible team with such exciting technology and industry knowledge, ever changing and innovating."

About MCT:

Founded in 2001, Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT) has grown from a boutique mortgage pipeline hedging firm into the industry's leading provider of fully integrated capital markets services and technology. MCT offers an array of best-in-class services and software covering mortgage pipeline hedging, best execution loan sales, outsourced lock desk solutions, MSR portfolio valuations, business intelligence analytics, mark to market services, and an award-winning comprehensive capital markets software platform called MCTlive! MCT supports independent mortgage bankers, depositories, credit unions, warehouse lenders, and correspondent investors of all sizes.

Headquartered in San Diego, California, MCT also has offices in Philadelphia, Santa Rosa, Los Angeles and Dallas. MCT is well known for its team of capital markets experts and senior traders who continue to provide the boutique-style hands-on engagement clients love.

For more information, visit https://mct-trading.com/ or call (619) 543-5111.

Media Contact:
Ian Miller
Chief Marketing Officer
Mortgage Capital Trading
619-618-7855
pr@mctrade.net

MCT® announced that David Burress has joined the company in the position of MSR Sales Director, directly addressing the increase in market demand for MCT's MSR products. The hiring of Mr. Burruss ensures MCT can continue serving the needs of their MSR clients.

Related link: https://mct-trading.com/

Samuel Howe Tapped as New Alliance Group CMO

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Alliance Group, a national insurance marketing organization (IMO), announced Monday that Samuel Howe has been tapped to succeed Lee Duncan as its Chief Marketing Officer, effective immediately. Duncan had previously occupied the CMO role before his own promotion to President and CEO back in November.

"It's a huge move for Samuel, and one that has been in the works for a while," said Duncan. "I challenged him two years ago to be ready to replace me when we implemented the first phase of our business succession plan at Alliance Group, and it's clear that he's ready."

Since joining the company in 2012, Howe has played an integral role in building out Alliance Group's digital marketing program, which has become the company's calling card. During his tenure, Alliance's award-winning video marketing platform has expanded to include proprietary online training platforms, social media lead generation campaigns, and drip marketing programs.

"It's truly a privilege to work with the unbelievably talented marketing team we've assembled here at Alliance Group," said Howe. "Lee and Jerry Stratton have always put their faith in us and put the team in a position to succeed. I'm humbled by and grateful for this new opportunity, and we're ready to go to work."

The big announcement comes amid Living Benefits Awareness Month (LBAM), a nationwide awareness campaign that Alliance Group conducts with its agents and partners every January. LBAM seeks to educate consumers about modern life insurance products that allow access to their death benefit while they're still alive if they get seriously sick or injured.

"It's been an amazing ride these past eight and a half years," said Howe, "But, as proud I am of our accomplishments as a team so far and what we've built together, I'm even more excited about what's in front of us. We're on the verge of realizing some long-term goals that we've been aiming at for years. The future at Alliance Group is brighter than ever."

To learn more please visit: https://www.AllianceGroupLife.com/

About Alliance Group:

Founded in 1998, Alliance Group is the nation's leading IMO in Living Benefits life insurance. With more than 4,500 independent agents nationally, Alliance Group is currently protecting over 130,000 American families with more than $28 billion of Living Benefits coverage.

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Peter Goldfine
(678) 969-9000
pgoldfine@alliancegrouplife.com

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Alliance Group, a national insurance marketing organization (IMO), announced Monday that Samuel Howe has been tapped to succeed Lee Duncan as its Chief Marketing Officer, effective immediately. Duncan had previously occupied the CMO role before his own promotion to President and CEO back in November.

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

Shomari Gilyard, CFP, Director, Wealth Planning, has been made a partner at KF Advisors

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Klingenstein Fields Advisors (KF Advisors)*, a leading wealth management firm with approximately $4 billion in assets under management as of 12/31/2020, is pleased to announce that Shomari Gilyard, CFP®, Director, Wealth Planning, has been made a partner of the firm. At KF Advisors, Shomari and his team are responsible for helping clients find solutions to address their investment, estate planning, tax, cash flow, insurance, retirement, borrowing, and philanthropic goals.

"Our clients benefit from Shomari's expertise and experience helping individuals, families, and non-profits proactively plan for their short- and long-term goals," said Kenneth D. Pollinger, CEO and Co-Chairman of KF Advisors. "His dedication to our clients' well-being is unmatched, and we are pleased to recognize his strong contribution to the firm's success."

Shomari joined KF Advisors in 2015 to enhance planning capabilities and develop a team of talented and experienced planners. Prior to KF Advisors, he held senior planning roles in Private Wealth Management at U.S. Trust and Ayco, a Goldman Sachs company. Shomari began his career at Morgan Stanley as an advisor.

He is certified by the CFP Board as a CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™. He graduated with a B.S. from Rutgers. He received an M.B.A. from Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics at the University of Delaware with a concentration in Finance.

*Note: Klingenstein Fields Advisors represents the following affiliated investment advisors registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission: Klingenstein Fields & Co., L.P. and KF Group, L.P.

More information: https://www.klingenstein.com/.

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Klingenstein Fields Advisors (KF Advisors), a leading wealth management firm with approximately $4 billion in assets under management as of 12/31/2020, is pleased to announce that Shomari Gilyard, CFP®, Director, Wealth Planning, has been made a partner of the firm.

Related link: http://www.klingenstein.com

The Pap Corps Appoints Sally Berenzweig as Chief Executive Officer

DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Pap Corps' Board of Directors is proud to announce that Sally Berenzweig, M.A., M.Ed, has been appointed the new CEO of the 68-year old South Florida nonprofit which raises funds for cancer research at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. Berenzweig, the co-founder and former CEO of KidSafe Foundation, will use her 14 years of nonprofit expertise to expand The Pap Corps' fundraising base, develop new partnerships, increase membership, raise awareness through social media campaigns and explore grant opportunities.

To learn more about The Pap Corps, please visit: https://www.thepapcorps.org/.

"We are very proud that Sally has joined our organization," said Susan Dinter, Chair of the Board of Directors. "The Board is confident that her extensive experience in the nonprofit realm and her passion for our mission will guide The Pap Corps to the next exciting stage in its evolution."

With nearly 22,000 members in Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties, The Pap Corps has donated more than $110 million to Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, including a historic $50 million pledge in 2016 dedicating The Pap Corps Campus at Sylvester at Deerfield Beach. The Pap Corps' donations support ground-breaking cancer research at South Florida's only NCI-Designated cancer center.

"The Pap Corps is an organization that I have a very strong connection with," said Berenzweig. "My late stepmother (bonus Mom), Bobbi Friedman, was the founder of the Woodfield Country Club chapter and helped raise funds to bring Sylvester to Deerfield Beach. My father Aaron Friedman honors Bobbi's memory annually when he donates to the Woodfield Chapter largest fundraiser the 'Bobbi Friedman Memorial Card Party.' And my mother-in-law, Sandy Berenzweig, is an active member of the Boca Pointe chapter. Through my family, I have witnessed the dedication and commitment Pap Corps members have for this cause, and it's beyond inspiring. And like so many, I have experienced the heartbreaking loss of too many people I love to cancer. The loss of family and friends fuels my determination to find a cure. For me, the Pap Corp Champions for Cancer Research mission was tailor-made for my skill-set and passion as I launch the next phase of my career."

Berenzweig is a very familiar face in the philanthropic world as she was the co-founder and former CEO of KidSafe Foundation and was recognized for her outstanding leadership as a 2019 L'Oreal Paris Women of Worth Honoree. Sally also received the distinguished Jefferson Award for Public Service. After 14 years with the organization, Berenzweig was ready for change and a new challenge. She handed the baton to her successor and began exploring opportunities in the consulting realm until she connected with The Pap Corps leadership, who recruited her to fill the position that has been vacant for several months.

In addition to her stellar nonprofit background, Berenzweig is a former Psychotherapist who has a Masters in Education and a Masters in Counseling Psychology. Sally is the co-author of a parenting book, two award-winning children's books, eLearn trainings and an 8-lesson curriculum for children that has been taught in Palm Beach and Broward County School Districts for over 10 years. Sally is also a member of the Soroptimist International.

For more information about The Pap Corps, please visit: https://www.thepapcorps.org/.

ABOUT THE PAP CORPS

Since its founding in 1952, The Pap Corps has donated more than $110 million to Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, including a historic $50 million pledge in 2016 dedicating The Pap Corps Campus at Sylvester in Deerfield Beach. The Pap Corps, a grassroots organization, derives its name from Dr. George Papanicolaou, a pioneer in cytopathology and early cancer detection, who introduced the world to the revolutionary 'Pap' test. A small group of women began the organization to support his efforts, and over the decades it has grown into an organization of nearly 22,000 men and women, in over 50 chapters, who raise funds to support all types of cancers.

Media Contact:
Kay Renz
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The Pap Corps' Board of Directors is proud to announce that Sally Berenzweig, M.A., M.Ed, has been appointed the new CEO of the 68-year old South Florida nonprofit which raises funds for cancer research at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Related link: http://www.papcorps.org/

Fluid Metering Welcomes Dickson Ong as Business Development Manager for North America

SYOSSET, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Fluid Metering Inc. welcomes Dickson Ong as Business Development Manager - North America. Dickson will be the lead account manager of all North American key OEM accounts and will be responsible for growing business in North America by building relationships with FMI channel partners and strategic OEMs in the Life Science markets.

Dickson brings over ten years of application, new product development, application/sustaining engineering, and sales experience. In these roles, Dickson supported the global sales team in the launch of syringe pumps, led technical product training and application support, reviewed new projects by identifying technical feasibility for new applications, launched new precision fluid delivery platforms, designed a syringe pump, developed test plans, and led various other value-added engineering projects.

Dickson has extensive experience in Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Lean Manufacturing, and sheet metal and die/sand casting design. Dickson holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.

Robert Morin, Vice President, Commercial Operations at Fluid Metering, states "Dickson's wealth of knowledge in microfluidic application, tech savvy skills and commitment to the highest standards of customer focus makes him and ideal fit for Business Development Manager. We are thrilled Dickson has joined the Commercial Team at Fluid Metering Inc."

About Fluid Metering Inc.

Fluid Metering, Inc. pioneered the first patented valve-less rotating and reciprocating piston metering pump concept delivering pumping excellence and precise fluid control for Laboratory, Industrial, Process and OEM applications. Fluid Metering's Engineering Team incorporates 60 years of OEM design experience to meet specific customer and application requirements with Accuracy, Precision & Reliability!

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

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Fluid Metering Inc. welcomes Dickson Ong as Business Development Manager - North America. Dickson will be the lead account manager of all North American key OEM accounts and will be responsible for growing business in North America by building relationships with FMI channel partners and strategic OEMs in the Life Science markets.

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

Randy Robinson Joins Black Sage from the Air Force Research Laboratory

BOISE, Idaho /ScoopCloud/ -- Black Sage is proud to announce and welcome Randy Robinson as Director of Government Operations. Mr. Robinson served the United States Air Force for a total of thirty-five years, twenty years in active-duty and fifteen years working at the United States Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). Mr. Robinson will support further development of Black Sage's Counter UAS relationship with the United States Air Force and the United States Military.

"We are thrilled to have Randy join our team as we build upon our success with the United States Air Force and the United States Military," said Rick Schmidt, Black Sage's President and CEO. "Not only does Randy bring a wealth of knowledge and relationships in the Directed Energy sector and the United States Military, he shares our agile and proactive business philosophy."

"During my work at AFRL, I had the opportunity to evaluate a large number of CUAS systems," said Randy. "Black Sage stood out as the best solution. At the same time, the Black Sage team impressed me with their 'can do' spirit and total commitment to their customers and vendor partners."

Directed Energy technologies, such as High Power Microwave (HPM) and High Energy Laser (HEL) components, represent the cutting edge in counter unmanned threat solutions. During his work at AFRL's Directed Energy Directorate at Kirtland Air Force Base, Mr. Robinson was the directorate's Field Test Director. He was responsible for all HPM and HEL field test integration and testing programs.

Mr. Robinson spent the last seven years serving as the AFRL/RD CUAS Subject Matter Expert. Randy's extensive experience with Counter UAS technologies, including HPM and HEL, is an ideal fit with Black Sage's capabilities in this rapidly evolving sector.

Randy grew up in West Virginia and joined the Air Force in 1985. He served as an Electronics Technician for twenty years and retired from active duty in 2005. Following his retirement from active-duty, Randy joined AFRL at Kirtland Air Force Base in New Mexico.

Living in New Mexico with his wife, Randy enjoys riding motorcycles, playing golf and brewing beer. The couple has two sons. One son serves in the U.S. Coast Guard and the other son is an Officer in the United States Air Force.

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About Black Sage

Black Sage is a CUAS solutions provider and systems integration partner, serving military organizations, internal security agencies, and airport authorities worldwide. Our mission is to protect civilian and military personnel from unmanned threats. Black Sage's open architecture DefenseOS® command and control software is the nerve center that controls industry-leading sensors and effectors required for a modular, layered air defense network.

Black Sage's Innovation Lab coupled with our three research facilities representing urban, rural, and remote environments enables rapid prototyping, testing, and integration. These resources enable Black Sage's solutions to defend against the constant evolution of UAS threat capabilities.

For more information, please visit: https://blacksagetech.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blacksagetech

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Scott Talcott
Black Sage
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Black Sage is proud to announce and welcome Randy Robinson as Director of Government Operations. Mr. Robinson served the United States Air Force for a total of thirty-five years, twenty years in active-duty and fifteen years working at the United States Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL).

Related link: https://blacksagetech.com/

DDK and Company Welcomes Sze Man Tam as Partner: First Asian-American to Take on this Role

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- DDK & Company, LLP, an accounting, tax, and consulting firm, announced on January 1 that Sze Man Tam has been promoted to Partner. In her new role, Sze will be leading DDK's Audit department, helping clients grow and improve their businesses, and developing DDK's next generation.

Sze started her career as a Junior Accountant in 2004, was promoted to Assurance Manager, and is now a Partner. She is a member of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Sze has a wide variety of expertise including non-profits, real estate, manufacturing, distributions and wholesalers, art galleries, jewelry, and employee benefits plans.

"Sze was promoted because of her ability to build great relationships with the clients," says Richard Klinghoffer, Co-Managing Partner. "Her technical accounting knowledge is exceptional, and she's a great team player and mentor to everyone in the Audit department."

DDK's rapid expansion has necessitated the creation of Sze's new position, as staff numbers need to increase to match an increasingly demanding workload. Sze's promotion is also part of DDK's firm-wide initiative to promote diversity in the workplace, as Sze is the first Asian-American and first Asian-American woman to hold the position of Partner at DDK.

About DDK & Company, LLP

DDK and Company offers a thoughtful balance of experience and innovation. We build on our strengths by drawing on the knowledge of our partners while expanding our menu of services into new fields. DDK has multiple offices in the Tri-state area, and we serve clients both locally and nationwide. Our partners provide a range of business consulting services, while our extensive Tax and Accounting departments manage those aspects of client portfolios. As we grow, we continue to position DDK as a multi-service provider that businesses of all sizes can trust. We're large enough to deliver services comparable to those offered by much larger firms, yet still modest enough in scope to provide personal service.

Find out more at https://www.ddkcpas.com/.

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DDK & Company, LLP, an accounting, tax, and consulting firm, announced on January 1 that Sze Man Tam has been promoted to Partner. In her new role, Sze will be leading DDK's Audit department, helping clients grow and improve their businesses, and developing DDK's next generation.

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Sokal Hires Jason Jones as Chief Technology Officer

RALEIGH, N.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Sokal, a full-service automotive advertising agency, announced today that Jason Jones has joined the company as the Chief Technology Officer.

Jones, previously the Vice President, Director of Technology for the McKinney agency, has over nineteen years of experience in building people-first technology, reengineering business processes, setting strategic vision, and bringing new technologies to life.

His work includes technology solutions for national brands including Audi of America, CarMax, Nationwide Insurance, Samsung Electronics, and others.

"The addition of Jason Jones comes at a critical time for our agency," said COO Michael Ransom. "We have had a client growth rate of over 65 percent in the past two years, so having someone with the Jason's knowledge and expertise, will be crucial as we continue to provide innovative products and solutions for our partners."

ABOUT SOKAL:

Sokal is an award-winning, full-service advertising agency that specializes in digital marketing and dealership services. Since its inception in 2010, Sokal has been at the forefront of the automotive advertising landscape, providing clients with personalized advertising strategies designed specifically with the dealer's brand and vision in mind.

For more information about Sokal, please visit their website at: https://www.gosokal.com/

Sokal, a full-service automotive advertising agency, announced today that Jason Jones has joined the company as the Chief Technology Officer. Sokal is an award-winning, full-service advertising agency that specializes in digital marketing and dealership services.

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Mid America Mortgage Promotes Jemma Pachiano to Chief Operating Officer

ADDISON, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) announced today it has promoted former National Support and Training Director Jemma Pachiano to Chief Operating Officer (COO).

"Jemma Pachiano's vast experience in the mortgage industry and keen ability to tackle even the most complex challenges have made a measurable impact on Mid America since 2011, which makes her an excellent fit for this role," said Mid America Owner and CEO Jeff Bode. "As COO, Jemma's solutions-based approach and know-how in regards to implementing more efficient processes, products and systems will be instrumental in propelling Mid America's growth and success through 2021 and beyond."

Serving as a National Support and Training Director for nearly a decade, Pachiano helped Mid America Mortgage maintain a culture of consistent and open communication by liaising with its executive team, operations team and branches. In addition, she spearheaded systems training on new vendor products, LOS upgrades and company-wide initiatives related to process, policy and product changes. Pachiano has increased efficiencies at the branch level by mentoring teams to improve file quality while keeping branch managers updated on their progress, areas of opportunity and training.

Pachiano has actively served as a licensed LO for more than 18 years, with experience in both retail and wholesale positions across Maine, North Carolina and Texas. Prior to Mid America Mortgage, she was employed at Alliance Financial Resources as a senior loan originator and worked as a loan officer at Chase Bank. She also served as a senior loan officer at TowneBank.

"Having experienced Mid America's steady trajectory of growth for the last nine years, my new role as COO inspires me to lead the company in consistently delivering best-in-class products and an exceptional lending experience to our clients," said Pachiano. "My mantra for 2021 is to remain detail-oriented, intentional and to lead with kindness, especially as the industry continues to face on-going changes and uncertainty. I am honored to enter into this new role and my passion for the mortgage business fuels me to drive operational success at Mid America for years to come."

About Mid America Mortgage, Inc.

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

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

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

Twitter: @midamericamtge

Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) announced today it has promoted former National Support and Training Director Jemma Pachiano to Chief Operating Officer (COO).

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

Awair Announces Strategic Investment from Emerson, Addition of Dustin DeVan, Founder of BuildingConnected, as new Board Member

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Awair, the San Francisco-based startup that makes Indoor Air Quality monitoring and software solutions for home and commercial spaces, has received a major strategic investment from Emerson (NYSE: EMR). Emerson is a leader in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) controls industry, as well as the creator of the highly-rated smart thermostat, Emerson Sensi.

Awair has also added a key Advisor and Board Member: Dustin DeVan. Dustin founded BuildingConnected which raised $52.7M in venture capital from top tier VCs and was acquired for $275 Million by Autodesk in 2018.

When founded, BuildingConnected set out to create a network to connect every business and professional in commercial construction. Their user base has now reached over two million professionals doing over $40 Billion in construction procurement activities every month.

In combining his previous expertise with Awair, Dustin states, "Having worked in the built space environment for the last 15 years, I know that IoT helps improve the quality of our lives. With wildfires, global warming, and COVID-19, it's never been more important to monitor the air we breathe. I think Awair's platform is truly differentiated, allowing users to completely monitor their home, work, and life air quality through our network of devices."

Since its founding in 2013, Awair's mission has been to increase awareness about the importance of indoor air quality (IAQ) and empower people worldwide to understand and improve IAQ via commercial and residential solutions. The company provides cutting edge technology that is easy to use, as well as an intuitive software platform with actionable data. With its continued growth, Awair will enable even more users to mitigate their indoor air for health and safety, be it at home, school, the workplace, or any other indoor space.

Learn more about Awair at https://www.getawair.com/.

About Awair

Awair is a leader in the indoor air quality monitoring space and designs smart and intuitive monitoring solutions for homes, offices, retail spaces and beyond. Their mission is twofold: to draw attention to the health impacts of poor indoor air quality and to empower users with the insight and tools they need to take control of the air they breathe. Using the Awair smartphone app and the Awair Omni Dashboard, users can view air quality data in real-time, identify indoor pollution sources, troubleshoot different solutions and browse personalized tips to improve the health of their space.

In an effort to make managing indoor air quality even more effortless, Awair offers a variety of smart home integrations. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California and has a second office in Seoul, South Korea. To learn more about the impact of poor indoor air quality and browse Awair's solutions, visit getawair.com.

Follow on social at: Twitter: @getawair and Instagram: @getawair

About Emerson

Emerson (NYSE: EMR), headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri (USA), is a global technology and engineering company providing innovative solutions for customers in industrial, commercial and residential markets. Their Automation Solutions business helps process, hybrid, and discrete manufacturers maximize production, protect personnel and the environment while optimizing their energy and operating costs. Their Commercial & Residential Solutions business helps ensure human comfort and health, protect food quality and safety, advance energy efficiency and create sustainable infrastructure. For more information visit https://www.emerson.com/.

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Awair, the San Francisco-based startup that makes Indoor Air Quality monitoring and software solutions for home and commercial spaces, has received a major strategic investment from Emerson (NYSE: EMR). Emerson is a leader in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) controls industry, as well as the creator of the highly-rated smart thermostat, Emerson Sensi.

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

ReverseVision Announces New CEO Joe Langner

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- ReverseVision®, the leading national provider of Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) and private reverse mortgage sales and origination technology, announced the promotion of its president Joe Langner to president and chief executive officer. In this expanded role, Langner will lead ReverseVision's mission to empower America's seniors to use home equity as part of retirement finance.

Langner has more than 30 years' executive experience driving growth at marquee mortgage technology and software companies. A former chief operating officer and chief sales officer at Ellie Mae (NYSE:ELLI), Langner was a member of the senior leadership team that substantially grew its market share leading up to the firm's initial public offering in 2011. Previously, Langner has served as chief executive officer at Blue Sage, a cloud-based, digital lending platform; president at PCLender, a Fiserv (NASDAQ:FISV) affiliate; executive vice president at Sage (SGE.L), a global leader in operations management technology; and senior vice president at Dun & Bradstreet (NYSE:DNB), a global provider of business decisioning data and analytics.

Since joining ReverseVision as president in March 2020, Langner has initiated integrations that align its technology and services with forward lending workflows. Langner increased the company's development and customer support staff by 25% and upgraded ReverseVision's data centers in partnership with Amazon Web Services. In June, he recruited dedicated talent to expand its integration and API partner relationships. Last July he launched a complimentary consultation service to help lenders align their implementation of ReverseVision with their business goals.

"Having had the opportunity to interact directly with Joe during his time at Ellie Mae, I was tremendously excited to have him bring his energy, knowledge and experience to ReverseVision. Joe is well-known and respected throughout the mortgage industry for his deep and technologically-grounded understanding of the digital mortgage ecosystem," said Jeb Spencer, board chairman and managing partner of TVC Capital. "Joe has a keen aptitude for working closely with lenders to help them strategically grow their businesses with innovative, cost-effective and advanced software technologies."

"My time at ReverseVision has only reinforced my conviction that both the mortgage industry and consumers would be best served by establishing HECMs and private reverse loans as foundational programs alongside traditional forward loans," said Langner. "All of the 1.5 million senior consumers that take out a home loan each year deserve to be presented with a mortgage option that can also help them achieve their financial and retirement goals."

John Button, former CEO, will continue to advise the corporate board as a member of the board of ReverseVision and represent ReverseVision in a range of industry organizations and events.

About ReverseVision

Founded in 2007, ReverseVision, Inc. is the leading national Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) and private reverse mortgage sales and origination technology platform, supporting more reverse mortgage transactions than all other systems combined. The company's comprehensive product suite aligns to lenders' unique business and operational models, connecting all lending participants across the entire reverse mortgage lifecycle. A five-time HousingWire TECH100(tm) company, ReverseVision is a privately held company based in San Diego, California.

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

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ReverseVision®, the leading national provider of Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) and private reverse mortgage sales and origination technology, announced the promotion of its president Joe Langner to president and chief executive officer. In this expanded role, Langner will lead ReverseVision's mission to empower America's seniors to use home equity as part of retirement finance.

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

SeQuel Response Announces Two Key Leadership Promotions

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Direct response marketing agency SeQuel Response is pleased to announce the promotions of Jody Johnson to CFO/COO and Jacqueline Johnson-Leister to VP of Marketing & Client Services.

Jody Johnson joined SeQuel Response in August 2018 and in late 2019 became the organization's CFO. She now adds new operational leadership duties as SeQuel's first acting COO. Johnson's 15 years of accounting and finance expertise, along with her skillset as a solutions-oriented leader, has strengthened the direct marketing agency's financial operations and business processes.

"Jody is a go-getter who possesses tremendous leadership skills and the personal drive to match her talent," said CEO, Jay Carroll. "Expanding Jody's responsibilities makes sense at this juncture as we are confident that the great impact she's had in our finance area will translate to further enhancements in our agency operations."

"I'm thrilled to pioneer the role of COO at SeQuel Response," said Johnson. "We have an incredible operations team at our agency and the opportunity to lead and nurture this team is as exciting as it gets."

Jacqueline Johnson-Leister joined the organization in July 2019 as Marketing Director and was promoted to VP of Marketing in November 2020. She will now oversee the agency's marketing, creative and client services departments in her promotion as VP of Marketing & Client Services. Johnson-Leister has 12 years of marketing leadership experience and possesses an early track record of success in escalating SeQuel's branding, marketing, and sales initiatives.

"With Jacqueline's recent promotion to VP of Marketing, it's obvious that we have great confidence in her to also take on Client Services," said Carroll. "She is a people person who genuinely cares about her team and she will demonstrate that attribute very naturally with our clients. She also brings a wealth of creative experience to the table that will only enhance our deliverables going forward."

"I'm honored to continue my career growth with such an incredible values-driven company like SeQuel Response," said Johnson-Leister. "Our marketing, creative and client services teams are comprised of the industry's finest talent, and it's my mission to support that talent in continuing to grow the brand while providing the best possible service to our clients."

SeQuel congratulates Jody Johnson and Jacqueline Johnson-Leister on their new responsibilities and wishes both leaders continued success!

About SeQuel Response

SeQuel Response has quickly become the go-to direct response advertising agency for growth-oriented consumer brands looking to launch and rapidly scale their direct mail and digital marketing campaigns. In five consecutive years, Inc. Magazine has named SeQuel to its Inc. 5000 list of the fastest growing private companies in the U.S.

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

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Direct response marketing agency SeQuel Response is pleased to announce the promotions of Jody Johnson to CFO/COO and Jacqueline Johnson-Leister to VP of Marketing & Client Services. SeQuel Response has quickly become the go-to direct response advertising agency for growth-oriented consumer brands.

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Lowell Plan Appoints Horsepower CEO and President, Mouli Ramani, to Its Board of Directors

LOWELL, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Lowell Plan, Inc., a private non-profit economic development organization that ensures the City of Lowell is a successful, thriving place for all to live, learn, work, play, and grow a business in the rapidly changing global economy announced today that Mouli Ramani, CEO of Horsepower Technologies Inc., has formally joined its Board of Directors.

He will serve alongside an already impressive list of Lowell's civic and business influencers to help guide the city towards a successful future.

Mouli Ramani currently serves as the President and CEO of Horsepower Technologies™, a Lowell-based healthcare, performance and biotech company dedicated to developing and commercializing innovative products and SaaS services into a $200B+ market. He also serves as New Venture Fellow at the University of Massachusetts, Lowell. Mouli is passionate about entrepreneurship and devotes time to local start-ups and technology growth companies, by coaching and supporting their initiatives with advice, fundraising, consulting and networking.

Mouli is also mentor with EforAll (https://eforall.org), a nonprofit organization headquartered in Lowell whose mission is to accelerate economic and social impact in the communities it serves through inclusive entrepreneurship. He also actively supports Dream Big! (https://www.dream-big.org/), a charity focused on providing girls and young women from low-income situations with the equipment, sports attire, program fees and leadership training needed to enable them to participate in sports and physical activities that contribute to their health, education and overall well-being.

"Mouli is an accomplished local business leader, having held several senior leadership positions, ranging from early stage startups to large multi-national Fortune 500 companies," said Allison Lamey, Executive Director at The Lowell Plan and Lowell Development & Financial Corporation. "We are confident that he will add great value to our Board of Directors and that the Lowell Plan will benefit from his insights, particularly with respect to the city's growing technology startup community."

"I am thrilled to join the Lowell Plan's Board of Directors. I fell in love with this city years ago at the Summer Music Series and could not have imagined this honor back then," commented Mouli. "I look forward to helping Lowell continue its development of a dynamic, sustainable economy and to further improve its vibrant and diverse cultural offerings."

Learn more about The Lowell Plan, Inc. at: http://www.lowellplan.org

About Horsepower

Horsepower Technologies Inc. ("HTI") - https://www.horsepowertech.com/ - is a Lowell, Massachusetts-based high-tech startup. The company has introduced a revolutionary product that significantly reduces both the rehabilitation time and incidence of injury in equine athletes worldwide. HTI is also commercializing an innovative SaaS platform from which meaningful performance and wellness data can, for the first time, be collected and analyzed. HTI has developed these products in a capital-efficient manner by successfully leveraging existing human medical and material science advances, as well as existing sensor designs and data collection techniques. The company has repurposed them to address this large, attractive, and under-served market.

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The Lowell Plan, Inc., a private non-profit economic development organization that ensures the City of Lowell is a successful, thriving place for all to live, learn, work, play, and grow a business in the rapidly changing global economy announced today that Mouli Ramani, CEO of Horsepower Technologies Inc., has formally joined its Board of Directors.

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

Pam Jeffords Joins Sapient Insights Group as Senior Partner to Lead Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Services

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Pam Jeffords has joined Sapient Insights Group as Senior Partner and will lead the firm's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion consulting practice. In this role, Jeffords will develop and expand the firm's advisory offerings with a primary focus on data-driven optimization of best practices for diversity, equity, and inclusion for clients.

"I am thrilled to join Sapient Insights Group and look forward to growing the firm's consulting offerings," said Jeffords. "Sapient already brings unique data-driven capabilities to clients seeking optimization of their HR and business practices. I am inspired to lead this important practice in an area I've been passionate about for more than 15 years."

Before joining Sapient Insights Group, Pam Jeffords led the diversity, equity, and inclusion consulting practices for PWC and Mercer. She has worked with various industry sectors, including Financial Services, Technology, Private Equity, Consumer Goods, and Engineering.

"Pam's world-class leadership experience and deep understanding of the power of a diverse workforce add tremendous value to our team and our clients," said Susan Richards, CEO of Sapient Insights Group. "We're excited to have her lead our efforts in advising clients with forward-thinking actionable insights."

About Sapient Insights Group

Sapient Insights Group is an Atlanta-based research and advisory firm specializing in equipping clients with data and insights that drive enterprise-wide change through better investments in people, process, and technology. Research and Consulting services offered include HR Strategy; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Change Management; HR Technology; and Talent Management.

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sapient-insights-group/

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Pam Jeffords has joined Sapient Insights Group as Senior Partner and will lead the firm's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion consulting practice. In this role, Jeffords will develop and expand the firm's advisory offerings with a primary focus on data-driven optimization of best practices for diversity, equity, and inclusion for clients.

Related link: https://sapientinsights.com/

Aligned Technology Solutions Expands Leadership Team with Seasoned IT Managed Services Professionals

ALEXANDRIA, Va. /ScoopCloud/ -- Aligned Technology Solutions announced the recent addition of three accomplished veterans of the Managed Service provider (MSP) industry to its leadership team. The new members include a VP of Service Delivery, VP Cybersecurity & Compliance and Director of Helpdesk Operations. These are entirely new positions that were added in support of the companies continued growth and expanded service offerings.

In sharing the news, ATS Cofounder ad Partner Don Sauer said "We are beyond excited to have these talented and accomplished leaders joining the team. Over the last few years ATS has been carefully and strategically growing, ensuring the client experience is never diminished and is always improving. We've also expanded our service offerings to better meet our client's evolving needs, particularly in the area of Cybersecurity and Compliance. Jeremiah, Justin and Stephen bring a wealth of experience that will unquestionably benefit our clients in the months and years ahead."

The newest additions to the team include:

Jeremiah Best - Vice President, Service Delivery

Jeremiah brings over 14 years of experience in the MSP industry including both senior technical and service operations / management roles. He is a service visionary and has led highly regarded Network Systems Engineering and Technical Support teams. Jeremiah is a graduate of George Mason University and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology. When not in the office he can be found rock climbing the "local" areas.

Justin Weeks - Vice President, Cybersecurity & Compliance

Justin is an experienced Information Security professional with a proven track record of excellence in building scalable Information Security, Cybersecurity, and Compliance programs in competitive business environments. He is an expert in today's most prevalent compliance frameworks and certification programs including NIST CSF, CMMC, NIST 800-171, HIPAA-HITECH / HITRUST, ISO 27001, CIS and SOC. Justin is passionate about the Cybersecurity field both at a business and technical level. He received his BS degree in Information Technology from WGU and has earned 15+ technical and security related certifications.

Stephen Polidore - Director, Helpdesk Operations

Stephen brings over 17 years of IT experience to the ATS team. He has supported critical infrastructure as an active duty service member during Operation Enduring Freedom and has over a decade of experience supporting DOD infrastructure as a contractor. Stephen brings a holistic view of IT support and security most recently managing commercial MSP operations divisions while additionally providing sales engineering support and assisting in construction of various support and security frameworks.

About Aligned Technology Solutions (ATS)

Since 2010 ATS has been helping organizations leverage and manage technology to grow and secure their businesses. ATS is an award-winning technology service provider delivering customized and comprehensive IT solutions for IT Outsourcing, Cybersecurity, Compliance, Cloud Services and VoIP. 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 http://www.myalignedit.com/

Aligned Technology Solutions announced the recent addition of three accomplished veterans of the Managed Service provider (MSP) industry to its leadership team. The new members include a VP of Service Delivery, VP Cybersecurity & Compliance and Director of Helpdesk Operations. These are entirely new positions that were added in support of the companies continued growth and expanded service offerings.

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

Current Builders Hires Bryan Baswell as Director of Pre-Construction

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Current Builders (www.currentbuilders.com) is proud to announce their newest hire, Bryan Baswell who has joined the award-winning construction firm as Director of Pre-Construction. Baswell brings 30 years of experience to this position, which will focus on procurement of new projects throughout the state of Florida.

"Bryan has a terrific reputation in the industry having played a key role in estimating major projects throughout South Florida," said Michael C. Taylor, CEO and President. "He is a terrific addition to the team and his level of expertise will enhance the proficiency of our bidding system."

Baswell has an impressive list of projects on his resume including the Grove Central Mixed-use project, Tru Hotel by Hilton in Dania Beach, 30-Thirty North Ocean condominium in Ft. Lauderdale, Sheridan Street Station apartments, Phil Smith Toyota in Vero Beach, numerous FDOT jobs and projects for the Miami-Dade School System and Florida International University. During the past three decades, he has held managerial roles with prestigious firms including Juneau Construction, The Marker Group and Kaufman Lynn.

"I am honored to be working with Current Builders," said Baswell. "This is a dynamic and fast-growing company, and I am looking forward to managing the pre-construction process and growth to new markets."

About Current Builders:

Current Builders is an award-winning general contractor, established in 1972 with average annual revenues of $250 Million. Current Builders specializes in multi-family residential projects, healthcare facilities, office/warehouse buildings, commercial distribution facilities, parking garages, interior build-outs, interior and exterior renovations, all included as turnkey projects inclusive of the construction of the buildings and related site work.

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Current Builders, is proud to announce their newest hire, Bryan Baswell who has joined the award-winning construction firm as Director of Pre-Construction. Baswell brings 30 years of experience to this position, which will focus on procurement of new projects throughout the state of Florida.

Related link: http://www.currentbuilders.com/

Promontory MortgagePath Recruits Elisha Werner as Chief Compliance Officer

DANBURY, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Promontory MortgagePath LLC, a leading provider of comprehensive digital mortgage and tech-driven fulfillment solutions, announced today it has recruited Elisha Werner as chief compliance officer, mortgage operations. In this role, Werner will lead compliance efforts for Promontory MortgagePath's residential mortgage operations and oversee the regulatory and compliance implementation process including contributing to and testing the company's cutting-edge compliance controls and digital mortgage origination technology.

In addition, Werner will support the development, implementation and ongoing performance of Promontory MortgagePath's compliance management system, which serves as the foundation for its mortgage fulfillment services.

"Compliance is the foundation on which our solution is built, and Elisha's demonstrated experience in mortgage compliance will directly support us in equipping lenders with best-in-class technology at the highest level of compliance adherence," said Debora Aydelotte, chief operating officer at Promontory MortgagePath. "Her role as chief compliance officer enhances our digital mortgage and fulfillment services platform, further reducing lenders' risk, and strengthening Promontory MortgagePath's position as a trusted partner in managing today's regulatory burden."

With more than 20 years' experience in mortgage-industry compliance, Werner has served as general counsel of a title company, chief compliance officer of a mortgage banker and most recently as chief compliance counsel for Opus Capital Markets Consultants. In these roles, she managed all aspects of compliance oversight for operations, loan file due diligence and quality control.

"In today's environment, there are plenty of fintech providers building technology where compliance is secondary or an afterthought. As community lenders grow their mortgage operations, it is more important than ever they leverage digitally-driven mortgage services prioritizing compliance," said Werner. "Promontory MortgagePath's commitment to keeping abreast of the latest regulatory and investor changes offers community lenders assurance that as their loan volumes increase, their level of compliance risk will not respond in kind, and I am eager to utilize my expertise in this area to help maintain this commitment to our community lender partners."

To learn more about open positions at Promontory MortgagePath, visit mortgagepath.com/careers. Contact careers@mortgagepath.com to submit a resume or other inquiries.

About Promontory MortgagePath LLC | NMLS ID 1532373

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

Promontory MortgagePath LLC, a leading provider of comprehensive digital mortgage and tech-driven fulfillment solutions, announced today it has recruited Elisha Werner as chief compliance officer, mortgage operations.

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

Janet Turner Powers New Expansion of Corporate and International Markets for DN Van Lines

NORTHBOROUGH, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- Industry veteran and a successful entrepreneur in her own right, Janet Turner joins DN Van Lines (headquartered in Northborough, Massachusetts), as Director of Corporate Relocation. Ms. Turner brings with her over 40 years of combined experience in international and domestic moving and transportation services.

Ms. Turner founded WISEnterprises NJ in 1992. A freight forwarding company that provided moving and relocation-related services to corporate clients and industry partners worldwide, WISEnterprises succeeded for decades under Ms. Turner's leadership. In 2014, Ms. Turner merged her business with Accelerated Forwarders, a global moving services provider in Ft. Wayne Indiana where she worked on the development of an innovative domestic small shipment program for the growing market trend toward flexible corporate relocation benefit programs, among other projects.

Oded Carmi, President of DN Van Lines, in welcoming Ms. Turner to the team, stressed his enthusiasm about how the timing could not have been more ideal and the fit, more perfect: "It's a perfect fit at a most opportune time. Since DN Van Lines' formation in 2006, our story has always been one of growth built on the relentless pursuit of service excellence. Janet's portfolio of experience and relationships dovetails perfectly with little overlap into our existing business. In fact, it effectively leverages the strength of our foundation and the DN Van Lines brand into the corporate relocation market. That foundation stands strong to this day on the skills, experience and passion of our people. Janet's passion for personal service is a welcome infusion."

A lot of companies in the moving and relocation industry has been seriously impacted by the pandemic and resultant business environment in 2020. The silver lining is that the impact has also accelerated a number of changes which present unique opportunities.

Ms. Turner, with her vast industry experience, is quite attuned and perceptive to the market: "Small shipments often get overlooked but there is a growing need developing from changes in moving consumer preferences as well as corporate client requirements. Corporations are offering their relocating transferees flexible options including lump sum allowances. Not every move involves 2 or 3 bedrooms of furniture and fixtures so the flexibility of our small shipment program will meet this growing demand."

Another unique opportunity for DN Van Lines is the fact that corporate relocation is not limited to just domestic movement. Under Ms. Turner's direction, DN Van Lines can now also offer international services to their corporate clients.

Mr. Carmi is confident of the perfect fit: "We've always had a global mindset and have never shied away from international opportunities. Janet's experience and relationships come at exactly the right time. With the international travel lockdowns associated with the current pandemic may make this move sound counter intuitive, both Ms. Turner and I recognize a vacuum in services tailored to overseas industry partners. Our overseas colleagues rely on us as service partners here in the US to deliver on the service promises they make to their clients. I believe our assets, physical locations and staffing are uniquely qualified to fill that void."

To learn more about DN Van Lines visit: https://dnvanlines.com

To learn more about International Association of Movers visit: https://iamovers.org

About DN Van Lines:

DN Van Lines, based in Northborough, Massachusetts and Jacksonville, Florida is a US Domestic Asset Based Mover, one of over 25 million entrepreneurial small businesses that invest in, provide employment and power America. DN Van Lines provides worldwide moving, relocation and logistics services to private consumers, government, and corporate transferees. It is especially proud of its close working relationship with US Transportation Management Command in a common mission to provide strategic moving services to uniformed military service members and their families.

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Industry veteran and a successful entrepreneur in her own right, Janet Turner joins DN Van Lines, as Director of Corporate Relocation. Ms. Turner brings with her over 40 years of combined experience in international and domestic moving and transportation services.

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Current Builders Promotes Eric Seminara

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Current Builders (www.currentbuilders.com) is pleased to announce that Eric Seminara has been promoted to Vice President of Construction and will also become the director of the firm's operations on the west coast of Florida. Seminara joined the award-winning general contractor in 2011 and made partner in 2019.

"Eric has consistently proven himself to be an outstanding member of the Current Builder's team," said Michael C. Taylor, CEO & President. "As a Senior Project Manager, he displayed a tremendous work ethic and did an exceptional job overseeing the $76 million 6600 Main development in Miami Lakes."

Seminara's vast skill set in management is perfectly paired with his extensive knowledge of the various types of construction projects Current Builders employs, including tunnel form construction, tilt wall, steel erection and wood frame.

"I am very honored to have be chosen for this major career advancement," said Seminara. "This is a tremendous opportunity, and I look forward to expanding Current Builders' presence on the west coast."

About Current Builders:

Current Builders is an award-winning general contractor, established in 1972 with average annual revenues of $250 Million. Current Builders specializes in multi-family residential projects, healthcare facilities, office/warehouse buildings, commercial distribution facilities, parking garages, interior build-outs, interior and exterior renovations, all included as turnkey projects inclusive of the construction of the buildings and related site work.

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

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Current Builders (www.currentbuilders.com) is pleased to announce that Eric Seminara has been promoted to Vice President of Construction and will also become the director of the firm's operations on the west coast of Florida. Seminara joined the award-winning general contractor in 2011 and made partner in 2019.

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The Alliven Group Names Ari Rosenblum as Vice President of Asset Management

LAKEWOOD, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Alliven Group, a leading New Jersey-based real estate firm, has named Ari Rosenblum Vice President of Asset Management. Mr. Rosenblum will play a crucial role in strategy execution for joint venture partners and The Alliven Group's investment portfolio of multifamily properties across the United States.

Prior to joining The Alliven Group, Mr. Rosenblum spent three years as Asset Manager at GMF Capital, a private equity and alternative investment platform and one of The Alliven Group's joint venture partners. There he successfully analyzed and projected the performance of GMF's multifamily, student housing and hospitality portfolios; created and implemented processes for tracking and reporting investment performance for stakeholders; and effectively scaled asset management and reporting operations to facilitate the company's growth from approximately 40 assets and $335 million AUM to more than 90 assets and $1 billion AUM.

Mr. Rosenblum was also a senior auditor at the financial services department at Ernst & Young, where his clients included Fortune 500 companies. There he learned different business processes from both an accounting and strategic standpoint, and he now applies that level of diligence and focus on the running of investments and joint ventures in real estate.

"After working with Ari at GMF Capital, we are excited to have him at The Alliven Group full time," said Mark Frankel, CEO of The Alliven Group. "His expertise, in-depth understanding of the real estate industry, and extensive knowledge of asset management will provide The Alliven Group's strong management team with additional insight and expertise. He is a great addition, and we look forward to his contributions."

Mr. Rosenblum takes a hands-on approach when reviewing the projected performance of each investment, ensuring the transparency of information and that expectations are being met.

"I'm excited to join such a sophisticated, growing company," said Mr. Rosenblum. "I am looking forward to building strong relationships with joint venture partners as we achieve the investment strategy goals of each asset."

About The Alliven Group

The Alliven Group is a private equity real estate firm headquartered in New Jersey with a diverse portfolio of select income-producing properties including multifamily, healthcare facilities, and office buildings. With over three decades of experience, we are known for our keen sense of market trends and timing. Our team successfully identifies opportunities and creates equity through diligent acquisitions, thoughtful development, attentive management, and targeted value-added capital improvements. Learn more: https://alliven.com/

The Alliven Group, a leading New Jersey-based real estate firm, has named Ari Rosenblum Vice President of Asset Management. Mr. Rosenblum will play a crucial role in strategy execution for joint venture partners and The Alliven Group's investment portfolio of multifamily properties across the United States.

Related link: https://alliven.com/

Dana Dillard to Join Housing Finance Strategies

WASHINGTON, D.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Housing Finance Strategies President Faith Schwartz today announced that industry leader and award-winning mortgage executive Dana Dillard will join her firm as leader of its diversity and inclusion practice and a principal in its expanding advisory services practice.

Dillard, a twenty-five-year mortgage veteran, most recently served as executive vice president at Mr. Cooper, where she initiated the firm's diversity and inclusion practice and played an integral role in representing the firm by advocating for the American dream of homeownership with industry and government officials.

"This looks to be an impactful move for Housing Finance Strategies," said Marcia Davies, chief operating officer of the Washington, DC-based Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). "Given Dana's prominent role in launching the CARES Act Borrower Awareness Campaign and her tireless championing of diversity and inclusion at Mr. Cooper - for which she won the MBA's D&I Award for a large company - she is at the intersection of some of the most prominent issues we are tackling in 2021."

Named by HousingWire as a 2020 Woman of Influence, Dillard managed the development of Mr. Cooper's diversity and inclusion program, where she led by example and fostered an inclusive environment. Under Dillard's leadership, the program grew to include more than 15 employee resource groups with more than 3,500 active members.

Schwartz went on to say, "Dana will be a tremendous addition to our team! We are so excited at the prospect of expanding our business to meet the growing demand for our advisory services as well as our planned launch of D&I. Dana is a natural fit and true complement to our practice."

Housing Finance Strategies was established by Faith Schwartz in 2016 as a professional services and advisory firm specializing in mortgage modernization, housing policy and legislative and regulatory affairs. Schwartz serves on a number of bank and fintech boards and has a lengthy record of hosting and moderating housing industry events. Since 2019, Schwartz has partnered in creating and delivering two national housing policy conferences.

Learn more: https://housingfinancestrategies.com/

Housing Finance Strategies President Faith Schwartz today announced that industry leader and award-winning mortgage executive Dana Dillard will join her firm as leader of its diversity and inclusion practice and a principal in its expanding advisory services practice.

Related link: https://housingfinancestrategies.com/

Oded Carmi Elected to Executive Committee of International Association of Movers

NORTHBOROUGH, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- At the recent 58th Annual International Association of Movers' (IAM) Meeting, Mr. Oded Carmi, President of DN Van Lines, was voted into the IAM Executive Committee as a Governing Member-at Large for a one-year term. The IAM Executive Committee is the governing body of the International Association of Movers.

The International Association of Movers is the moving and forwarding industry's largest global trade association representing over 2000 member companies that provide moving, forwarding, shipping, logistics and related services in over 170 countries.

Each of the four Governing Members-at-Large serves as Chair of a Standing Committee. Oded has been appointed the Chair IAM's Claims Committee as well as serving as the Co-Chair of IAM's Domestic Asset Based Committee (US-DAB).

In addition to his IAM Executive Committee duties and functions as Member-at-large, Mr. Carmi also serves on the Executive Committee of the American Trucking Associations (ATA) Moving & Storage Conference and is 1st Vice President of the Massachusetts Movers Association.

Of his dedicated commitment to the industry, quite evident in his involvement with IAM, Mr. Carmi shares: "The International Association of Movers addresses specific needs of an industry made up primarily of small to medium-sized businesses domestically and abroad. In the United Stated the industry provides over $10 billion of direct wage employment to Americans."

He adds, "I owe a great deal to the industry associations like IAM that have paved the way for the successful business that DN Van Lines has become. Not only does it make sense to give back to the industry, but it also provides me with a way to contribute to guiding IAM in their mission of service to their members."

His new role at the IAM comes at a time when US asset-based movers have been getting renewed focus and attention. Being an asset-based mover himself, he understands the challenges and struggles of the group: "As asset-based movers, we invest in trucks, warehouses, equipment but most importantly in people. Like most businesses, we are faced with regulatory and environmental challenges which are accelerating change at an exponential pace. We can try to go at it alone, but it makes much better sense to collaborate to solve common issues and develop shared resources through an association like IAM."

Some 99% of all businesses in the U.S. are considered small businesses, according to Small Business Trends Magazine. Representing the needs of these small businesses is at the heart of Mr. Carmi's goals.

To learn more about DN Van Lines visit: https://dnvanlines.com

To learn more about International Association of Movers visit: https://iamovers.org

About DN Van Lines:

DN Van Lines, based in Northborough, Massachusetts and Jacksonville, Florida is a U.S. Domestic Asset Based Mover, one of over 25 million entrepreneurial small businesses that invest in, provide employment and power America. DN Van Lines provides worldwide moving, relocation and logistics services to private consumers, government, and corporate transferees. It is especially proud of its close working relationship with US Transportation Management Command in a common mission to provide strategic moving services to uniformed military service members and their families.

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At the recent 58th Annual International Association of Movers' (IAM) Meeting, Mr. Oded Carmi, President of DN Van Lines, was voted into the IAM Executive Committee as a Governing Member-at Large for a one-year term. The IAM Executive Committee is the governing body of the International Association of Movers.

Related link: https://dnvanlines.com/