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Molly Quinn Named First CEO of Blind Athletes Association

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- The United States Association of Blind Athletes (USABA) today announced that sports marketing professional Molly Quinn has been appointed chief executive officer of the 44-year-old organization that provides sports opportunities for blind and visually impaired individuals of all ages and abilities, including at the international Paralympic level.

Quinn is USABA's first CEO, which until now has been led by an executive director position.

"Molly is uniquely qualified to take USABA to the next level, with her high-energy passion, past successful work outcomes, and proven abilities to provide transformative leadership," said Dr. Michael Bina, USABA chairman of the board. "We are grateful to executive director Mark Lucas for establishing the national Goalball Center of Excellence and earning our highly respected reputation within the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic movement, the International Blind Sports Federation, and national blindness organizations."

Executive Director Lucas will report to the CEO.

Prior to the CEO appointment, Quinn served as Vice President, Fitness and Endurance Partnerships, for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. Among her successes was re-inventing the charity's largest fundraising event, substantially elevating the participation and revenue in the St. Jude Memphis Marathon.

Throughout her career, Quinn has established executive level contacts and relationships across sports agencies, brands, national governing bodies, and non-profits.

"I am honored to serve as USABA's first CEO. I'm confident we can be a bigger part of empowering people to live and grow through sport and I'm ready to lead our mission to do just that," said Quinn.

Matt Simpson, a Rio 2016 Paralympic Games silver medalist and USABA board athlete representative, stated, "Speaking for all of our goalball athletes and members, I am extremely excited to welcome Molly. We are all incredibly grateful for the staff leadership that has brought USABA to where it is today and are optimistic about our future opportunities for blind U.S. athletes, including on the international stage at Tokyo 2020 and beyond."

Prodigy Search conducted the broad-scale recruitment process for the new hire. Quinn assumes the CEO appointment on Aug. 3.

For more information about USABA and its members, board and programs, visit https://www.usaba.org/.

About USABA

The United States Association of Blind Athletes (USABA) was established in 1976 as a Colorado-chartered 501(c)(3) non-profit tax-exempt membership organization. The membership is comprised of coaches, officials, volunteers, and elite and developmental athletes, who participate in track and field, Nordic and alpine skiing, biathlon, judo, wrestling, swimming, tandem cycling, powerlifting, and goalball. The association has an operating budget and reserves of approximately $1.8 million. USABA is governed by a 10-member Board of Directors. Twenty percent of the Board members must be athletes, with the remaining trustees being independent directors. For more information, visit USABA.org.

Media Contact:
Bill Kellick, Marketing and Public Relations Manager, (719) 866-3222 or bkellick@usaba.org

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*Photo Caption: Molly Quinn has been named the first CEO of the United States Association of Blind Athletes (USABA), a 44-year-old organization that provides sports opportunities for blind and visually impaired individuals of all ages, including at the international Paralympic level.

The United States Association of Blind Athletes (USABA) today announced that sports marketing professional Molly Quinn has been appointed chief executive officer of the 44-year-old organization that provides sports opportunities for blind and visually impaired individuals of all ages and abilities, including at the international Paralympic level.

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

Leigh Geramanis-Arnold Named Chief Washington DC Correspondent at LTC NEWS

WASHINGTON, D.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- LTC NEWS, LLC, publishers of website www.ltcnews.com, has named Leigh Geramanis-Arnold as Chief Washington Correspondent. Formed in July 2015, LTC NEWS is an online resource for long-term care planning, aging, caregiving, health, and retirement issues to help consumers plan for and better understand the family and financial impact of aging.

Arnold is an award-winning medical reporter, TV news producer, and communications consultant. Arnold honed her craft reporting medical news in the shadows of the Mayo Clinic at KTTC-TV, Rochester, Minnesota, where she interviewed countless physicians and researchers on cutting-edge medicine.

Arnold also served as Senior Communications Consultant for the research firm Frank N. Magid Associates, in addition to working for several TV news stations in the Midwest as News Director and Assignments Editor. She has also worked in corporate communications for Trinity Regional Health System, based in Rock Island, Illinois (now Unity Point). She is a graduate of Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.

"Americans are focused on the consequences of health and aging. They are looking for accurate information to prepare their families and finances for future aging issues or deal with a current crisis with a loved one. Leigh's unique experiences will help her cover the campaigns, the White House, and Congress with a laser beam focus on these topics. Her experience will well serve the readers of LTC NEWS," said Matt McCann, LTC NEWS publisher.

Press releases or story ideas can be emailed to newsroom@ltcnews.com

Learn more about LTC NEWS at: https://www.ltcnews.com/

LTC NEWS, LLC, publishers of website ltcnews.com, has named Leigh Geramanis-Arnold as Chief Washington Correspondent. Formed in July 2015, LTC NEWS is an online resource for long-term care planning, aging, caregiving, health, and retirement issues to help consumers plan for and better understand the family and financial impact of aging.

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

MJ Boudinot Named National Sales Director at LTC NEWS

CHICAGO, Ill. /ScoopCloud/ -- LTC NEWS, LLC, operators of the website www.ltcnews.com, has announced the appointment of Mary Jo "MJ" Boudinot as National Sales Director. Boudinot will lead a team of sales executives offering advertising and marketing opportunities.

LTC NEWS is a leading website offering tools, resources, and information for individuals looking to research long-term care, aging, health, caregiving, and retirement issues.

Boudinot has helped connect brands and organizations with digital audiences for over 20 years. Before joining LTC NEWS, she spent three years as the Sales Director for NGL Collective, a leading independent Hispanic media, and entertainment company. She also held executive sales roles with VIX Inc. for five years, Terra Networks for five years, Ziff Davis Publishing, and was a partner with insurance marketing firm Neilson Marketing Services. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in English at Fredonia University.

"I am excited to join this passionate and talented LTC NEWS team and look forward to cultivating mutually beneficial partnerships. Leveraging my digital media sales success with business development and consulting is an exciting next step in my career. I can't wait to help our clients grow," Boudinot said.

LTC NEWS attracts primarily adults age 40+ who are either researching long-term care planning solutions or looking for resources to help them address the declining health of a parent or other loved one due to an illness, accident, or the impact of aging.

"We are thrilled that 'MJ' has joined the LTC NEWS team. She brings a high level of expertise, especially in the digital world. With the numerous products and services available with LTC NEWS, she will be able to offer the specific marketing solution that advertisers in this niche desire," said Matt McCann, the LTC NEWS publisher.

LTC NEWS offers a full range of unique digital advertising and marketing opportunities to reach adults aged 40 and up. It provides creative resources to design advertising that helps businesses effectively reach their target audience.

These opportunities include:
* Digital Advertising
* Sponsored Content
* Website and Landing Page Design
* Social Media Platform Design and Implementation
* Audio and Visual Services

"LTC NEWS is focused on helping health care providers, financial advisors, and other businesses who want to reach adults looking to plan for their future or are in a crisis related to health and aging," McCann explained.

Reach Boudinot at: https://www.ltcnews.com/support/advertise

Learn more about LTC NEWS: https://www.ltcnews.com/

MEDIA CONTACT:
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LTC NEWS, LLC
matt.mccann@ltcnews.com
630-487-2480

LTC NEWS, LLC, operators of the website ltcnews.com, has announced the appointment of Mary Jo "MJ" Boudinot as National Sales Director. Boudinot will lead a team of sales executives offering advertising and marketing opportunities.

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

Valligent Technologies Hires Walter Allen as EVP of Digital Transformation

ROSEVILLE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Valligent Technologies (Valligent), the mortgage industry's residential valuation technology trendsetter, announced today that it has hired Walter Allen as executive vice president of digital transformation.

Within this position, Allen is charged with driving change and implementing Valligent's digital and technology strategy in key areas of appraisal alternatives, alternative inspections and cloud adoption. This role was created as part of Valligent's strategy to increase adoption of its award-winning virtual appraisal through partnerships and new client acquisition.

Prior to joining Valligent, Allen was an executive with CoreLogic Solutions. During his 13 years with the company, he developed successful strategies for capital markets clients including Morgan Stanley and Deutsche Bank, and later with federal agencies in the government solutions group, where he managed engagements and provided solutions for FHFA, OCC, HUD, Freddie Mac and others.

"Valligent's proprietary virtual inspection and appraisal process answers a longstanding mortgage industry problem: how to drastically expedite the appraisal workflow with a faster, more efficient valuation that doesn't sacrifice quality," said Allen. "Surprisingly, more companies haven't adopted it, but that's about to change. I'm extremely energized by this opportunity."

The technology behind Valligent's virtual appraisal enables an inspector to complete a comprehensive inspection without being at the property. With the time saved in visiting the property, the virtual appraisal can be completed in as little as one day. Typical traditional appraisal delivery times range from five to ten days.

"The need for the virtual appraisal is paramount, particularly at this time," said Jeremy McCarty, CEO of Valligent Technologies. "With lenders busier than ever, time and efficiency are key to preventing fall out and closing deals on time. Walter understands the value of the technology and the necessity of our solution. We're happy to have someone of his caliber on board."

About Valligent Technologies

Valligent Technologies is an award-winning, provider of residential valuation solutions employing patent pending processes and technologies. Over the past year, the company's Virtual Appraisal has gained significant attention among lenders, government entities and the media as the industry's first 100% regulatory compliant full interior inspection appraisal that can be completed in as little as one day, rather than the typical five to ten days. Valligent, which counts among its customers hundreds of banks, credit unions, and financial institutions, was established in 2002 and is based in Roseville, California.

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

Valligent Technologies (Valligent), the mortgage industry's residential valuation technology trendsetter, announced today that it has hired Walter Allen as executive vice president of digital transformation.

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

SeQuel Welcomes New Executive Vice President of Sales

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. /ScoopCloud/ -- SeQuel Response is excited to announce the arrival of a new Executive Vice President of Sales, Chris Bixler. In this new role, Bixler will lead our sales team and training initiatives, enhance our lead generation and prospect engagement approach, and collaborate with SeQuel's leadership team to develop and execute short- and long-term business strategy.

"The addition of Chris and this new role for SeQuel aligns well with our overall growth strategy in our key markets. His strong background in building top performing sales teams will be a valuable asset to SeQuel's sales and marketing efforts," said SeQuel CEO and Co-Founder, Jay Carroll. "I believe Chris is an optimal fit for SeQuel's culture and he is the right leader for our well-established sales team."

As a print industry veteran, Bixler is an experienced sales executive recognized for his contributions in strategic sales planning, account management, new client acquisition and team development. He takes pride in nurturing collaborative, trusting relationships to identify client needs and launching customized ideas to fulfill those needs. Bixler has established a proven track record of business growth and client satisfaction for top brands and Fortune 100 retailers across print, technology, design, and retail marketing industries.

"After watching SeQuel's impressive success over the past ten years from afar, I'm grateful to be joining this strong team," said Bixler. "The SeQuel culture, values and people made the decision very easy. I'm looking forward to working with this talented group of people and leveraging my experience to strengthen the sales program as we continue to grow our client base."

Passionate about the success of others, Bixler has sought to fulfill this desire through servant-leadership roles throughout his career. Most recently, Bixler led the sales team and account acquisition strategy at Meyers Printing Companies. During his time there he helped to elevate the customer base, identify new business opportunities, and develop a new strategic sales approach for major accounts.

Bixler holds a B.S. in Communications from Western Illinois University, where he was a collegiate rugby player. When he is not cheering on his favorite college football teams, you will find Chris playing tennis, snow skiing, or traveling the coasts to visit his children.

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., and the reason for the sharp growth is simple.

SeQuel's direct marketing experts and data scientists have developed a proprietary testing methodology called FaQtor Test, which utilizes predictive analytics to quickly uncover hidden performance insights, saving clients millions and optimizing response 400 percent faster than A/B testing.

Visit https://www.sequeldm.com/ to watch a short animation that explains how FaQtor Test is dramatically accelerating growth for many of the nation's leading consumer brands.

VIDEO (YouTube): https://youtu.be/FWtVR2-19Es

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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 excited to announce the arrival of a new Executive Vice President of Sales, Chris Bixler. In this new role, Bixler will lead our sales team and training initiatives, enhance our lead generation and prospect engagement approach, and collaborate with SeQuel's leadership team to develop and execute short- and long-term business strategy.

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

Olea Recruits Kiosk Industry Expert Mr. Rusty Gaynes to Serve as Director of Strategic Alliances and Partnerships

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Olea Kiosks, Inc., a leading provider of innovative self-service kiosk solutions, announces the hiring of channel sales and partnerships industry expert, Rusty Gaynes, as Director of Strategic Alliances and Partnerships. Olea Kiosks has more than 40 years of experience helping companies realize their ambitions deploying self-service solutions, and Gaynes was hired to further develop and expand the strategic direction of Olea's software and hardware partners.

With more than 20 years of sales experience in technology and related industries, Gaynes most recently managed and developed channel sales and partnerships for Verifone as it acquired kiosk provider Zivelo.

"We're excited about building on Rusty's rich industry experience and his successful track record with those partnerships," said Olea Kiosks, Inc. CEO Frank Olea. "With Olea's in-house advanced design and manufacturing and our operational agility, we're looking to further leverage technology to enhance the end-user experience. Rusty brings a depth and breadth of knowledge to help us continue to build an ecosystem centered around self-service delivery that allows Olea to attract and evolve with the most diverse and innovative partners to solve our client's most difficult challenges," added Olea.

"Throughout my career, I've witnessed how quality business relationships help achieve tremendous results," said Gaynes. "Olea's industry leadership and focus on the customer experience of the future puts a priority on convenience and I look forward to accelerating that across the various vertical markets," added Gaynes.

While Olea has always leveraged its deep relationships with software and hardware partners, point-of-sale (POS) providers, back-end integrations, physical installation and support teams to deliver business value on its client's behalf, the company is looking to make those relationships even stronger. Olea is eager to adapt new technology to drive innovation and improve the customer experience as it explores new opportunities including contactless technology, automation, artificial intelligence, and data analytics.

About Olea Kiosks, Inc.

Olea Kiosks 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, 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 leading provider of innovative self-service kiosk solutions, announces the hiring of channel sales and partnerships industry expert, Rusty Gaynes, as Director of Strategic Alliances and Partnerships.

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

PhoneSoap Announces Jared Elliott as Director of Global Sales

LINDON, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- PhoneSoap welcomes the arrival of Jared Elliott as Director of Global Sales. After nearly 20 years in successful sales roles, most recently as Health System Director for Cepheid, a molecular diagnostic company, Mr. Elliott joins the PhoneSoap team bringing a vast amount of experience and knowledge.

"We are excited to have Jared join the PhoneSoap team," said Wesley Laporte, CEO. "Jared is a strategic and collaborative sales leader, who will be driving the PhoneSoap brand into the healthcare arena as well as the professional and consumer realms both in the US and globally."

As hand-held mobile devices are introduced to improve communication and streamline processes in healthcare and other workspaces, they bring with them the unintended consequences of pathogen transmission.

"Our PhoneSoap Pro device provides rapid, effective and consistent UV disinfection of shared-use mobile devices for busy work environments," said Mr. Laporte.

"Becoming the Director of Global Sales allows me to continue to build upon the mission of PhoneSoap to use technology to create a cleaner, healthier, more sustainable world through convenient and long-lasting products, saving time and eliminating the need for unnecessary waste and chemicals," said Mr. Elliott.

ABOUT PHONESOAP:

PhoneSoap was invented by cousins Dan Barnes and Wes LaPorte after recognizing the need to decontaminate hand-held devices. They conducted their own tests and results proved that the average phone is 18 times dirtier than a public bathroom. PhoneSoap has sold over two million consumer units and continues to grow at a rapid speed. In the past three years, additional models have been released as well as newer devices including PhoneSoap Go, HomeSoap and screen-cleaning accessories like the PhoneSoap Shine and Microfiber Pad 3-pack. PhoneSoap's focus continues to be making the world a healthier place.

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

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PhoneSoap welcomes the arrival of Jared Elliott as Director of Global Sales. After nearly 20 years in successful sales roles, most recently as Health System Director for Cepheid, a molecular diagnostic company, Mr. Elliott joins the PhoneSoap team bringing a vast amount of experience and knowledge.

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

LBA Ware Taps Data and Analytics Product Expert Brian Jordan as Director of Product Management

MACON, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- LBA Ware(TM), a leading provider of incentive compensation management (ICM) and business intelligence software solutions for the mortgage industry, has tapped financial data and analytics industry expert Brian Jordan as director of product management. Jordan was hired to enhance and expand LimeGear, LBA Ware's recently launched turnkey business intelligence (BI) platform.

Jordan possesses 13 years' product experience at global data aggregation and analytics firms serving the banking and financial services sectors. Immediately before joining LBA Ware, Jordan was a lead product manager at LexisNexis Risk Solutions, where he worked to provide strategic technical services for Quod, a pioneering credit bureau formed by Brazil's top-five banks focused on risk management and fraud prevention, intended to serve as a model for financial institutions of the future. Previously, Jordan held positions at Global Data Company (now Trulioo), a Vancouver-based global identity verification provider, and Zoot, a global provider of advanced loan origination, acquisition and decision-management solutions for financial institutions.

"Brian has extensive, industry-specific experience in data and analytics and a successful track record leading the development of complex and innovative fintech products," said LBA Ware Founder and CEO Lori Brewer. "He brings a valuable skill set to LBA Ware that will drive client-focused growth to our LimeGear business intelligence platform."

"Throughout my career, I've witnessed how quality business intelligence helps organizations achieve tremendous results," said Jordan. "LBA Ware's industry expertise combined with its passion for enhancing lender performance is unparalleled. I look forward to helping the team expand LimeGear to transform the performance of its mortgage lending clients."

About LBA Ware(TM):

LBA Ware is a leading provider of cloud-based software for mortgage lenders. Since 2008, LBA Ware has been on a mission to help mortgage companies reach new heights with software that integrates data, incentivizes performance and inspires results. Today, lenders of all sizes, including some of the nation's top producing mortgage companies, use LBA Ware's award-winning technology to enhance lender experiences and maximize the human potential within their organizations. A 2019 Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private company, LBA Ware is headquartered in Macon, Georgia. For more information, visit https://lbaware.com.

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LBA Ware, a leading provider of incentive compensation management (ICM) and business intelligence software solutions for the mortgage industry, has tapped financial data and analytics industry expert Brian Jordan as director of product management. Jordan was hired to enhance and expand LimeGear, LBA Ware's recently launched turnkey business intelligence (BI) platform.

Related link: https://go.lbaware.com/

Sasha Baluka Promoted to Partner at Bessolo Haworth, a Leading West Coast Tax, Accounting and Business Advisory Firm

SHERMAN OAKS, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Bessolo Haworth, a leading West Coast tax, accounting and business advisory firm, announces the promotion of Sasha Baluka to partner. Baluka will continue to manage some of the firm's largest clients and will now also work with the firm's partners to manage and lead the organization.

"This was the perfect time to promote Sasha to partner," said the firm's Managing Partner, Larry Haworth. "In addition to her expertise in the manufacturing, retail and distribution segments, Sasha is a leader who works collaboratively with staff and others to ensure an exceptional level of client service."

"I look forward to this new chapter in my relationship with Bessolo Haworth," said Baluka. "Over the past year-and-a-half, I've seen how the partners lead and I'm confident that we will continue to build a firm that is relevant into the future."

Baluka, a graduate of California State University Northridge, joined the firm as a principal in late 2018. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the California Society of Certified Public Accountants. She has been honored by the San Fernando Valley Business Journal as a "Trusted Advisor" and was nominated for recognition as a "Women in Business" honoree.

About Bessolo Haworth:

Based in Sherman Oaks, California, Bessolo Haworth was founded by John Bessolo, Larry Haworth and Peggy Clark in 2007. Featuring CPAs, licensed tax and investment professionals and other expert staff, the independent firm's core expertise includes accounting and auditing, income tax planning and preparation, estate planning and compliance, investment consulting and business advisory services. The firm serves middle-market companies and high net-worth individuals throughout California and beyond. The firm has two other office locations in San Rafael, California and in Gig Harbor, Washington.

To learn more, visit: https://www.bhcpagroup.com/

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Pegi Matsuda Consulting
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Bessolo Haworth, a leading West Coast tax, accounting and business advisory firm, announces the promotion of Sasha Baluka to partner. Baluka will continue to manage some of the firm's largest clients and will now also work with the firm's partners to manage and lead the organization.

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

IDmission Names Entrepreneurial Executive Miles Busby as New Chief Revenue Officer

BOULDER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- IDmission, LLC, a global leader in biometric and AI technology that reduces risk associated with false identities, has announced the appointment of Miles Busby as chief revenue officer. Busby, a former managing partner at IronPoint Financial, was brought in to oversee all revenue operations and lead IDmission executives as they prepare to scale the business in the United States and abroad.

An accomplished entrepreneurial executive, Busby has a proven track record of success in leading high-performing sales teams to revenue growth in a variety of highly specialized tech industries. With 30 years' leadership experience, Busby brings IDmission a wealth of knowledge in business growth strategy, strategic revenue planning, and fluency in technical sales.

"We look forward to having Miles' forward-thinking business approaches, which have earned his former businesses much success, including recognition by the Inc. 500 three consecutive years for Fastest Growing US-based Companies and his selection by Ernst & Young as Entrepreneur of the Year (National Finalist)," said Ashim Banerjee, president and CEO of IDmission.

"IDmission is one of few global companies to reach the prestigious ISO 30107-2 compliance rating, so I am eager to work alongside Mr. Banerjee to scale IDmission as a global leader in biometric and AI technology," Busby said. "We have exciting plans to grow our strategic sales and marketing staff in the US and abroad."

About IDmission

IDmission, a global leader in biometric and AI technology, reduces risk associated with false identities. It is one of only two U.S. based biotech providers, and the sole provider of a proprietary, end-to-end biotech solution for identity theft, through a comprehensive "Know Your Customer" (KYC) platform and automatic ID document analysis across 200 countries and four categories of biometrics: face, fingerprint, iris, and voice. For more information, visit https://www.idmission.com/homepage-en/.

@IDmissionLLC

#KYC #identitytheftprotection #biometrics #biotech

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IDmission, LLC, a global leader in biometric and AI technology that reduces risk associated with false identities, has announced the appointment of Miles Busby as chief revenue officer. Busby, a former managing partner at IronPoint Financial, was brought in to oversee all revenue operations.

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

Associated Colleges of Illinois Board Elects New Leadership for 2020-2021

CHICAGO, Ill. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Associated Colleges of Illinois (ACI) Board of Trustees (https://acifund.org/board-of-trustees/) elected Lyn Bulman, retired executive vice president of global human resources, Fellowes Brands, to a two-year term as board chair. Bulman succeeded Frank D. Cella, managing director, Marsh USA, Inc., who served as ACI's board chair since 2017.

Bulman, Oak Park, Illinois, who previously served as the board's Program Committee Chair, began her new duties this month. "I am delighted to be taking this role," Bulman told the trustees. "I think ACI is a great organization. I'm very proud of the work that we do, and I think there's a lot of great progress going on that we can continue."

The board also elected Angela T. Allen, Mitchell Titus, Chicago, as treasurer and Finance Committee chair. She succeeded Clifton C. Fenton, who served several years in both roles. The board's other officer, Dr. Jamel Wright, president of Eureka College, remained in her role as ACI president.

First-ever student board representative elected

The Board of Trustees elected Chloe Overstreet, a student at Eureka College (https://www.eureka.edu/), Eureka, Illinois, as the board's first student representative in ACI's 68-year history. Overstreet, from Stillman Valley, Illinois, will begin her junior year at Eureka College this fall, majoring in history and political science, and business administration.

Overstreet was nominated by the board's Trusteeship Committee, which began discussions earlier this year about adding a student to further diversify the board. Currently, the board has 37 corporate members, plus the presidents of ACI's 27 member colleges and universities.

Overstreet is a first-generation college student, who started her college career at Eureka shortly after her father died in a work-related accident. Once at Eureka, she joined ACI's Peer Mentoring Program, aimed at helping first-generation college students through their critical first year. She began as a mentee and is now a mentor to incoming first-generation students.

"The program offered both guidance and financial relief as I was beginning college," Overstreet wrote in a letter to the board. "Access to emergency funds provided the relief that I needed to start college." Serving as an ACI board member will provide a student perspective and help other students access opportunities that ACI provides, Overstreet added.

In May, Overstreet recorded a video about her experience at Eureka College and the Peer Mentoring Program for ACI's annual fundraising event, a virtual event this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Her video can be viewed at https://acifund.org/2020-aci-virtual-benefit-reception/

New committee chairs, vice chairs elected

The board also elected chairs and vice chairs of its five standing committees. Each was elected to a two-year term:
* Advancement: Anthony LoBello, Chicago, chair, and Donald A. Campbell, Jr., retired from Campbell & Co., vice chair
* Communications: Angie Winschel, Almanac, Inc., St. Louis, chair, and Holly Bartecki, Jasculca Terman Strategic Communications, Chicago, vice chair
* Finance: Angela T. Allen, chair; Bradley Summers, Wells Fargo, Chicago, vice chair
* Program: Debora L. Osgood, Hogan Marren Babbo & Rose, Ltd., Chicago, chair; Justin Lee Allen, BDJ Trucking Co., Schaumburg, vice chair
* Trusteeship: Jerry Murphy, retired from DeVry Education Group, chair; and Barry C. Mastin, Jr., Liberty Mutual Insurance Co., Chicago, vice chair

About ACI:

Associated Colleges of Illinois (ACI) is a collaboration of 27 private, independent colleges and universities, representing more than 70,000 students. Established in 1952, ACI supports member colleges and universities by advancing independent liberal arts and sciences education and helping underserved students succeed in college, careers and life. The organization raises funds for scholarships, peer mentoring and emergency financial aid, and it provides member services such as professional development conferences and college-to-career seminars and events.

Visit ACI's website (https://acifund.org) for more information.

MEDIA CONTACT:
John Brooks
Associated Colleges of Illinois
jbrooks@acifund.org
Phone 312-263-2391

The Associated Colleges of Illinois (ACI) Board of Trustees elected Lyn Bulman, retired executive vice president of global human resources, Fellowes Brands, to a two-year term as board chair. Bulman succeeded Frank D. Cella, managing director, Marsh USA, Inc., who served as ACI's board chair since 2017.

Related link: https://acifund.org

National Community Stabilization Trust Announces Leadership of Two National Initiatives

WASHINGTON, D.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Today, the National Community Stabilization Trust (NCST) announced its leadership of two national initiatives. First, NCST announced the formation of the Homeownership Alliance, which will advocate for more resources and better policies to increase affordable homeownership opportunities for American families.

Second, NCST announced it will join NeighborWorks America as a partner in leading the Middle Neighborhoods Initiative, which brings attention to neighborhoods across the country that have long been stable communities for middle- and working-class families, but that today are at risk of either decline or displacement from gentrification.

These initiatives both arose in response to unmet needs the national advocacy landscape, and they aim to fill those gaps. Together, they represent a significant new commitment of resources to NCST's policy work aimed at preventing neighborhood blight, promoting stable communities, and supporting affordable homeownership.

Homeownership Alliance

The Homeownership Alliance's members comprise some of the leading nonprofit, mission-focused homeownership practitioners from across the country. These organizations prepare families to become successful homeowners and finance, renovate, and develop affordable homes that are assets for communities and the families that live in them.

"The organizations in the Alliance share the belief that in the United States, homeownership has long served as the most accessible path for families to build assets," stated Atlanta Neighborhood Development Partnership President and CEO John O'Callaghan, one of the founding members of the Alliance. "In addition to increasing wealth, homeownership provides families with the stability needed to achieve other positive outcomes, especially for children."

The Homeownership Alliance will focus on both legislative and regulatory opportunities to increase funding for affordable homeownership by improving and expanding existing programs and creating new sources of funding. Guided by its members, the group's advocacy will reflect the experiences of and lessons learned by some of the nation's most innovative and resilient homeownership developers and lenders.

Kris Siglin, Vice President for Policy and Partnerships at NCST, who is leading the formation of the group, explained, "Mission-driven homeownership practitioners need a voice in Washington that secures new resources for affordable homeownership and bolsters the capacity of nonprofits who operate in this sector. Creating this coalition will provide a more focused, practitioner-driven voice for homeownership than currently exists in the housing advocacy spectrum."

"As we look for look for strategies to confront inequality and reduce the racial wealth gap, affordable, sustainable homeownership is our nation's most proven tool to build wealth for families and stabilize communities," added NCST President Julia Gordon.

The Homeownership Alliance has 21 Founding Members. They are: Atlanta Neighborhood Development Partnership (GA); cdcb (TX); Center for Community Self Help (NC); Champlain Housing Trust (VT); CHN Housing Partners (OH); Cinnaire (MI); Community Housing Capital (GA); Fahe (KY); Homewise (NM); Hogar Hispano (DC); Housing Development Fund (CT); Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership (IN); MaineStream Finance (ME); Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago (IL); NeighborWorks Columbus (GA); NeighborWorks Southern Colorado (CO); NeighborWorks Western Vermont (VT); New Jersey Community Capital (NJ); Renaissance Community Loan Fund (MS); The Housing Partnership, Inc. (KY); and The Resurrection Project (IL).

In addition, ten national partners will participate in the Homeownership Alliance's policy development and advocacy: Enterprise Community Partners; Grounded Solutions Network; Habitat for Humanity; Housing Partnership Network; Local Initiatives Support Corporation; NALCAB - National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders; National NeighborWorks Association; Opportunity Finance Network; Prosperity Now; and Unidos US.

Middle Neighborhoods

NCST is joining with NeighborWorks America as a partner in leading the Middle Neighborhoods Initiative, previously housed at The American Assembly at Columbia University. By bringing attention to middle neighborhoods, this initiative supports the continued health and vitality of these neighborhoods so that they can remain safe, affordable communities that offer a high quality of life and access to opportunity. You can learn more at http://middleneighborhoods.org/.

"We are delighted to announce that NeighborWorks America and NCST will be leading the fight for America' middle neighborhoods. Both of these organizations have a track record of supporting practitioners working to strengthen and rebuild neighborhoods across the country," said Nedra Sims Fears, Executive Director of the Greater Chatham Initiative in Chicago, IL. Fears is a member of the National Middle Neighborhoods Steering Committee and a co-chair of the Middle Neighborhoods Community of Practice.

Going forward, NCST will coordinate national Middle Neighborhoods activities, including conducting research on neighborhood dynamics and developing policy proposals for supporting and investing in middle neighborhoods. NCST will also lead a communication effort focused on the importance of devoting resources to middle neighborhoods. The Steering Committee will continue to advise NCST on the direction of the initiative.

NCST President Julia Gordon stated: "Strong, stable middle neighborhoods offer a high quality of life, affordable housing, and access to opportunity for their residents, many of whom are households of color. The fate of middle neighborhoods matters immensely for racial and economic equity, and NCST is excited to bring its commitment and experience in fighting disinvestment and blight to the Middle Neighborhoods Initiative."

NeighborWorks America will support the Middle Neighborhoods Community of Practice, which brings city officials and neighborhood-based organizations from across the nation together with policy makers, academics, financial institutions, and foundations interested in these efforts. The Community convenes for peer-to-peer learning to share local best practices for supporting middle neighborhoods.

"We are excited to connect local stakeholders who are focused on stabilizing and revitalizing middle neighborhoods with their peers from across the country," said Paul Singh, Vice President of Community Initiatives at NeighborWorks America. "Through the Community of Practice, we hope to expand the toolkit for practitioners who are working to build strong and vibrant middle neighborhoods."

In the coming months, the Middle Neighborhoods Community of Practice will redouble its efforts at recruitment, communication, and collaboration among practitioners and will also catalogue how communities are responding to the COVID-19 crisis. NCST will publish new research on the dynamics and importance of middle neighborhoods and develop policy agendas for supporting and investing in middle neighborhoods.

About NCST:

The National Community Stabilization Trust (NCST) strengthens communities by facilitating the redevelopment and reuse of vacant, single-family homes by providing community-based buyers an opportunity to acquire distressed properties through its REOMatch(TM) platform and by advocating for policies that prevent neighborhood blight, promote stable communities, and support affordable homeownership. Learn more: http://www.stabilizationtrust.org/

About NeighborWorks America:

For more than 40 years, Neighborhood Reinvestment Corp., a national, nonpartisan nonprofit known as NeighborWorks America, has strived to make every community a place of opportunity. Our network of excellence includes nearly 250 members in every state, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. NeighborWorks America offers grant funding, peer-exchange, technical assistance, evaluation tools and access to training, as the nation's leading trainer of housing and community development professionals. NeighborWorks network organizations provide residents in their communities with affordable homes, owned and rented; financial counseling and coaching; community building through resident engagement; and collaboration in the areas of health, employment and education. In the last five years, our organizations have generated more than $40 billion in investment across the country. Learn more: https://www.neighborworks.org/

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oday, the National Community Stabilization Trust (NCST) announced its leadership of two national initiatives. First, NCST announced the formation of the Homeownership Alliance, which will advocate for more resources and better policies to increase affordable homeownership opportunities for American families.

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

STRATAC Leadership named Co-VP of Communications for American Marketing Association – Austin Chapter

AUSTIN, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- STRATAC Marketing's Virginia Case was elected Co-VP of Communications by the voting members of the American Marketing Association's Austin Chapter - a premier marketing collaborative in Austin, Texas.

"As a newcomer to the Austin area, I am eager to engage with my new colleagues and the tech scene. It was sad to leave the meetup groups in DC, but I am greatly impressed with the professionalism, creativity, and welcoming nature of the Austin marketing community. I can hardly wait to roll up my sleeves as we tackle helping marketers market," said Virginia Case.

As Co-VP of Communications, Virginia will be working alongside veteran AMA member Don Roedner. Together they will be working to formulate a strategic plan and help members shape marketing in the Austin community.

Virginia Case is the Chief Marketing Fixer and Brand Strategist of STRATAC Marketing, a company she founded in 2004. As a Nielson Norman Group Certified UXD Expert, Virginia thrives on delivering realistic marketing strategies and delivers relevant go to market collateral for her clients that are rooted in best practices and cutting edge psychological research. Virginia's experience includes serving businesses on the Fortune 500 as well as local and startup ventures in technology, healthcare, fintech, software as a service, and non profit sectors.

Learn more about the American Marketing Associations Austin Chapter at https://austinama.org/

ABOUT STRATAC

STRATAC provides strategic advice, comprehensive research, and tactical marketing services for B2B and B2C clients in the technology space. We take a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to psychology as it pertains to Sales, Operations, Marketing, and Employee Engagement, which allows us to elevate businesses and help them go to market or return to market. As a User Experience Design (UXD) agency, we help our clients shape a positive perception of their brands while creating memorable, positive engagements for their customers. Learn more at https://www.stratacmarketing.com/

STRATAC Marketing's Virginia Case was elected Co-VP of Communications by the voting members of the American Marketing Association's Austin Chapter - a premier marketing collaborative in Austin, Texas.

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

Adelante Healthcare Selects Pedro Cons as New CEO

PHOENIX, Ariz. /ScoopCloud/ -- Adelante Healthcare has announced the appointment of Pedro Cons as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Mr. Cons will join the organization on July 6, 2020.

"Following an extensive national search, The Board of Directors is excited to welcome such an amazing, community-oriented and thoughtful leader as our next CEO. Pedro's background is rooted in serving the Valley's most vulnerable and we are looking forward to leveraging his skill and expertise to lead Adelante Healthcare into the future," said Phil Taylor, Chairperson of the Adelante Board of Directors.

Pedro Cons currently serves as the Executive Vice President of Integrated Health and Human Services for Chicanos Por La Causa (also known as CPLC). In that role, he oversees CPLC's primary care partnerships, home health care program, behavioral health, HIV testing and case management, 340b pharmacy, and a host of other programs across Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico and Texas.

He has been with CPLC for more than 14 years in a variety of roles, but brings more than 25 years of community-focused non-profit and for-profit program experience to the challenge of leading Adelante into the future.

Mr. Cons has worked tirelessly to build relationships with a variety of entities including schools, businesses, other nonprofit organizations, and state and federal government entities in order to exponentially increase the impact of his resources.

In addition, his breadth of experience includes strategic planning, resource development, program development, human resources, providing direct services and overall program oversight and executive leadership.

According to Search Committee Chair and Board Vice-Chair, Sentari Minor, "When looking for our next leader, the Board and CEO Search Committee were intentional in identifying the need for someone with both deep experience in our community and overseeing a diverse book of business. Our search led us to Pedro and we couldn't be more thrilled."

Mr. Cons takes the reins from Dr. Robert Babyar, Adelante Chief Medical Officer, who stepped in during the pandemic and has provided excellent leadership as Interim CEO over the last nine months. Dr. Babyar resumes his role as Chief Medical Officer following the transition.

The appointment of Pedro Cons as Adelante's CEO comes at a remarkable time. As the nation faces the multiple challenges of a pandemic, widespread unemployment and racial tension, the importance of Federally Qualified Community Health Centers as a critical part of our healthcare safety net is clear.

Born out of the civil rights and social justice movement of the 1960's, Community Health Centers serve as advocates for quality care and health equity for all. Adelante has been working to ease the negative consequences of the social determinants of health in Maricopa County for more than 40 years. As CEO of Adelante, Pedro Cons will be leading new ways to tackle these long-standing and daunting challenges.

About Adelante Healthcare

Adelante Healthcare is a private, not-for-profit primary healthcare organization operating nine Federally Qualified Community Health Centers in Maricopa County.

More than 73,000 individuals seek care at an Adelante Health Center each year. Located in communities identified as underserved, these health centers offer Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Women's Health, Pediatrics, Behavioral Health, Dental and WIC/Nutrition Programs.

Because accessibility and affordability often pose a significant challenge for the uninsured and underinsured, Adelante provides assistance with applications for Medicaid/AHCCCS, the Federal Insurance Marketplace, Adelante's income-based sliding fee discount program and other support services.

Learn more about how Adelante Healthcare is improving the health of our communities and making healthcare affordable and accessible by visiting https://adelantehealthcare.com/

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Adelante Healthcare has announced the appointment of Pedro Cons as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Mr. Cons will join the organization on July 6, 2020. Mr. Cons has worked tirelessly to build relationships with a variety of entities including schools, businesses, other nonprofit organizations.

Related link: https://adelantehealthcare.com/

ReverseVision Taps Carissa Orozco as Director of Business Development, Strategic Partners

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- ReverseVision, the leading technology provider for the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) and private reverse lending program market, today announced the appointment of Carissa Orozco as director of business development, strategic partners. Orozco will spearhead strategic integration partnerships that allow traditional mortgage lenders to integrate HECM and private reverse mortgages into the loan qualifying, sales and origination process with ease.

Orozco brings 17 years' mortgage industry experience to ReverseVision, having acted in senior leadership positions at leading reverse mortgage lenders. Most recently, Orozco served as vice president of reverse sales at United Northern Mortgage Bankers, where she led the integration of reverse programs into forward sales and operational processes. Orozco also has held the position of director of learning and organizational development at Synergy One Lending and Retirement Funding Solutions, where she oversaw training initiatives for the companies' wholesale clients, retail loan originators and internal operational departments.

Previously, Orozco served as national senior sales trainer at nationally top-ranked reverse mortgage lender American Advisors Group, where she trained hundreds of field and call center representatives on HECM lending guidelines, effective sales practices and origination technology.

"More than ever, reverse mortgage demographic homeowners need to access their home equity, whether to shield themselves against sequence risk or access money to manage pandemic-induced economic disruption," said ReverseVision Vice President of Sales and Marketing Wendy Peel. "Carissa will play a key role working with technology partners so that reverse mortgages are seen at the beginning of the lending process. Her passion for reverse programs and experience integrating reverse lending programs into lenders' forward sales and underwriting workflows uniquely positions her for success."

"I've long been an advocate of integrating reverse lending into forward lending sales and operations," said Orozco. "Borrowers should be presented with all of the lending solutions they qualify for - forward and reverse. Establishing ReverseVision APIs in lenders' tech stacks will empower borrowers to make fully-informed financial decisions and help lenders create customers for life."

About ReverseVision

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

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

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ReverseVision, the leading technology provider for the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) and private reverse lending program market, today announced the appointment of Carissa Orozco as director of business development, strategic partners.

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

Indigo Studios Expands Its Creative Team by Adding Chris Clor to the Mix

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Chris Clor joins Indigo Studios LLC as Director of CGI, after building his career as an award-winning photographer/illustrator, CGI artist and retoucher.

Chris brings over 30 years of industry experience to his craft as a visual communicator specializing in conceptual, portrait and product photography. His awards include, the Communication Arts award for photography in 2012, as well as the One Eyeland Photographer of the Year award in 2013. His work has been featured in the photographic press and he is sought after for speaking engagements at schools and universities from Detroit to London.

His imaginative and unique style is often combined with a witty and creative flair that is unique to Clor's storytelling and composition style. Because of his cinematography background, forward-thinking and tech savvy creative approaches, makes Chris the perfect addition to Indigo's creative team.

Clor stated, "I had the unique opportunity to work alongside the Indigo team several years ago, and since then, I have never outgrown my fondness for the company, their talented group of artists, as well as their highly diverse and impressive roster of clients. I truly look forward to pushing myself and the team to new creative heights and opportunities."

Clor's enthusiasm, professionalism and easy-going personality makes him a favorite with clients such as Shell Oil, Gillette, Schick, Ford Motor Company and Pfizer to name a few.

Kim Fairman, Director of Sales, Indigo, states, "Chris' unique style, passion for ideation along with strong and compelling creative storytelling is inspiring to us all, and we look forward to sharing his craft and enthusiasm with our clients."

See Clor's work here https://www.behance.net/clorimages

Learn more about Indigo Studios at https://indigostudios.com/.

About Indigo:

Indigo Studios is the premier digital design and production partner for today's marketing and advertising leaders. For over 23 years, Indigo has been a leading studio known for its outstanding work in the areas of: CGI, 2D and 3D Animation, Design, Videography, Photography and Retouching.

Please contact, Kim Fairman, Director of Sales at 248.912.5610 or kim.fairman@indigostudios.com with any inquiries.

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Chris Clor joins Indigo Studios LLC as Director of CGI, after building his career as an award-winning photographer/illustrator, CGI artist and retoucher.

Related link: https://indigostudios.com/

Cindy Clare Joins Move For Hunger’s Board of Directors

RED BANK, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- Move For Hunger, a national non-profit organization that has created a sustainable way to reduce food waste and fight hunger, announced today that Cindy Clare, Chief Operating Office of Bell Partners, has joined its Board of Directors.

Headquartered in Greensboro, N.C., Bell Partners is one of the nation's leading apartment investment and management companies. As COO, Clare provides oversight for the operation of 60,000 apartment homes in more than 200 apartment communities across the United States. Clare is responsible for all aspects of property operations and maintenance, lease-ups, relationships with third-party owners, human resources, and marketing.

As members of Move For Hunger's Multi-Family program, Bell Partners provides residents at 139 of its apartment communities with the opportunity to donate their unopened, non-perishable food when they move out. Move For Hunger connects each of the participating properties with a local transportation partner, who volunteers to pick up the donations and delivers them to a local food bank or pantry.

"I am very excited to join Move For Hunger's Board of Directors and to help expand the reach of this very valuable organization," Clare said.

"Cindy has been one of the biggest supporters of our Multi-Family Program, which provided more than 70,000 meals to families in need last year," said Adam Lowy, Executive Director/Founder of Move For Hunger. "She brings more than 30 years of experience to our Board of Directors, and her knowledge and influence of the multi-family industry will allow us to expand our network and bring us closer to our ultimate goal of eliminating food waste from the relocation process."

Clare has served as President of the IREM Northern Virginia Chapter, as well as Regional Vice President for IREM's Region III. She is currently a national faculty member at IREM and serves on IREM's Executive Committee as an at large member.

She also serves on the Virginia Tech RPM Advisory Board, is a Past President of AOBA, and, in 2017, Ms. Clare was Chairman of the National Apartment Association.

Clare received her degree from the University of Virginia. She has more 30 years of experience in the multi-family industry and was honored in 2015 as one of the "10 Most Influential Women in Real Estate" by Multi-Family Executive. In 2018, she received the Lloyd D. Hanford Distinguished Instructor Award from IREM.

Clare becomes the sixth member of Move For Hunger's Board of Directors, joining: Richard Schwartz, Owner, Schwartz Consulting Group; Benjamin Samuels, Director, Samuels Family Foundation; Jeff Pederson, Chairman & CEO, CORT Business Services; Stephan Lowy, CEO, Lowy's Moving Service; and Jenna Weinerman, Marketing Director, Updater.

ABOUT MOVE FOR HUNGER:

Move For Hunger is a national non-profit organization that has created a sustainable way to reduce food waste and fight hunger. We have mobilized the leaders of moving, relocation, and multi-family industries to provide their customers, clients, and residents with the opportunity to donate their food when they move. Members of Move For Hunger also organize community food drives, participate in awareness campaigns, and create employee engagement programs. For more information, or to find out how you can host your own food drive, visit https://www.moveforhunger.org/.

ABOUT BELL PARTNERS INC:

Established in 1976, Bell Partners Inc. ("Bell Partners" or the "Company") is a privately held, vertically integrated apartment investment and management company focused on high-quality multifamily communities throughout the United States. With approximately 60,000 units under management, Bell Partners is one of the largest apartment operators in the United States. The Company has over 1,400 associates and eight offices (including its headquarters in Greensboro, N.C.) and offers an extensive and full-service platform containing expertise in acquisitions and dispositions, construction, financing, property operations, accounting, risk management and all other related support functions. Bell Partners is led by a senior management team with an average of over 20 years of experience that has invested throughout all phases of the real estate cycle and has helped the Company complete over $16 billion of apartment transactions since 2002, including approximately $1 billion in 2019 transactions. For more information, visit our website at https://www.bellpartnersinc.com/.

PRESS CONTACT:
Dan Beam, Communications Manager
Move For Hunger
dan@moveforhunger.org or (732) 766-1278

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Move For Hunger, a national non-profit organization that has created a sustainable way to reduce food waste and fight hunger, announced today that Cindy Clare, Chief Operating Office of Bell Partners, has joined its Board of Directors.

Related link: https://moveforhunger.org/

Louis Masry of Quest Settlements Takes Role as President of the National Structured Settlements Trade Association (NSSTA)

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The National Structured Settlements Trade Association (NSSTA) has named Louis Masry as 2020-2021 President. Masry is a co-owner at Quest Settlements, where he serves as Principal and as a Senior Settlement Consultant. He has assumed the role of President from Michelle Caine, who completed her year in the role.

NSSTA is an organization with over 1,200 members. The association has been active since 1985, striving to serve as a thought leader and resource for the structured settlement industry. Their efforts include updating their members on recent federal and state legislation and court decisions and holding continuing education and professional certification meetings.

In addition to continuing his role on NSSTA's Board of Directors for the 2020-2021 calendar, Masry now also holds the title of the association's President. He says, "I've been in the industry a long time, and I've seen many ups and downs. Now, more than ever, protecting access to tax-free structured settlements is vital to ensuring the wellbeing of millions of injured claimants."

Specifically, he hopes his role as President will help NSSTA navigate the anticipated increase of federal tax legislation bills as the government addresses COVID-19. He plans to work actively with lawmakers to protect the tax codes that affect the structured settlement industry.

With over two decades of settlement consulting experience under his belt, Masry is well-positioned to support NSSTA as they move forward in this unprecedented time. Ultimately, he hopes to use this new role to support the industry while enabling the professionals in it to best serve their claimants, as well as their families and attorneys.

Rosa Florentino, Principal and Senior Settlement Consultant at Quest Settlements, says of Masry, "All of us who've ever worked with Louis know that he puts our claimants and our overall profession first. He is a true advocate for all those in need and is sure to improve what we can all do for our clients and trade association. I can only imagine the good he will do as NSSTA president."

Masry holds various State life insurance licenses and holds both his Series 7 and Series 63 Securities Licenses. Additionally, he has affiliated memberships with the Association of American Justice (AAJ), Consumer Attorneys Association of California (CAOC), Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA), Consumer Attorneys Association of San Diego (CASD), Nevada Justice Association (NJA), and the California Applicants' Attorneys Association (CAAA).

Through his work at Quest Settlements, Masry and his team provide a broad range of advisory services and financial products. They aim to pair claimants and their loved ones with the products and services that best meet their unique needs.

To read Louis Masry's statement about his role as NSSTA President, visit the release from NSSTA.

To learn more about Quest Settlements, visit their website: https://www.questsettlements.com/

Media Contact:
Louis Masry
Quest Settlements
951 South Westlake Blvd Suite 204
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(877) 832-3005

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The National Structured Settlements Trade Association (NSSTA) has named Louis Masry as 2020-2021 President. Masry is a co-owner at Quest Settlements, where he serves as Principal and as a Senior Settlement Consultant. He has assumed the role of President from Michelle Caine, who completed her year in the role.

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

Going, Going, Gone: Established Real Estate Agent Leaves Brokerage World During a Pandemic to Embrace the Advantages of Auctions

CHESAPEAKE, Va. /ScoopCloud/ -- In a pandemic-ravaged economy that's left few industries untouched - with many having had to completely rethink and reorient operations within a short window of time - one might question why someone would leave an established career to set off on a new venture. However, that's exactly what Seth A. White chose to do, noted real estate auction firm Tranzon Fox has announced today.

Five years into a career as an agent for two of the leading residential real estate brokerage firms in Hampton Roads, during which time he handled transactions that reached eye-watering highs of nearly $2 million for waterfront homes - something many agents still dream of achieving - he was seeking a chance to better differentiate himself and an opportunity that would allow him to lean into the wind-buffeted economy, rather than push against it.

Although he had previously explored the possibility of immersing himself in the real estate auction business, partly because it would enable him to continue representing residential clients while also stepping into the commercial realm, he ultimately decided it was not the right time.

"I continued to see the value in having the opportunity to serve my clients with an accelerated sale process using focused marketing that would ensure an asset yielded a price in line with its current market value. And sellers love the as-is purchase contracts that typify the auction business," said White, Tranzon Fox's newest auction associate.

So, in the turbulent present, in which some industries have been hammered relentlessly while a few have prospered, and Wall Street is up substantially one day and down the next, leaving values of many assets less clear, Mr. White decided this was the time to embrace auctions. "There's obviously a large advantage in being able to sell a property for the highest possible price in the shortest reasonable period of time through a transparent bidding process. Many private sellers choose it for its efficiency, but, of course, I will also be able to assist in foreclosures, bankruptcies, and other situations of distress and duress, when efficiency and time are not just optional, but mandated," he said. Furthermore, Mr. White knows that, "time is money, and executing for my clients will become ever more important as we navigate through these delicate periods of time."

Ultimately, what convinced White was Tranzon Fox's established ability to sell and close or obtain ratified contracts on a variety of properties during the pandemic era, from the low-end, to a $3 million-plus veterinary hospital / boarding / grooming facility. This includes asset types that have been hammered of late, namely retail and restaurants.

"They're still getting deals done, and I want to be a part of that," White said. "Now is the time."

About Tranzon:

In 2000, a group of real estate auctioneers banded together to create Tranzon, LLC, a nationwide network that revolutionized the way real estate professionals bring buyers and sellers together. Today, the Tranzon team features some of the most experienced real estate, marketing, and auction professionals in the business. Using Tranzon's Market-Making System(tm), a proven methodology for the accelerated sale of property, the company has conducted tens of thousands of successful commercial and residential auctions for clients including financial institutions, trusts, guardians, estates, and private individuals. All Tranzon companies are independently owned and operated.

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

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In a pandemic-ravaged economy that's left few industries untouched - with many having had to completely rethink and reorient operations within a short window of time - one might question why someone would leave an established career to set off on a new venture. However, that's exactly what Seth A. White chose to do, noted real estate auction firm Tranzon Fox has announced today.

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

George Koser Joins Realty ONE Group Restore Leadership Team

COLLEGEVILLE, Pa. /ScoopCloud/ -- Realty ONE Group Restore is proud to announce the recent hiring of George Koser to the leadership team. George will be working out of the Blue Bell and Conshohocken offices as the company's first Non-Selling Sales Manager. In his role, he will play an integral role in supporting the company's real estate agents to work smarter, not harder, and grow their businesses.

With more than 35+ years of experience in real estate and close to $3 billion in managed closed sales business, George has the experience and fervor to become a trusted team leader and help agents with viable marketing, training, and support that will make a true impact. Working with some of the most well-known real estate companies in the industry, George's previous roles and experience will help him be successful at Realty ONE Group Restore.

When asked why he chose to join Realty ONE Group Restore, George explained that the appeal was in the opportunity to work with a motivated, supportive company versus the type of culture that exists within the large corporate conglomerates.

"Ultimately, agents have the opportunity to make more money at ROG. The company focuses on offering autonomy, but also real-life, helpful guidance and support that others claim to offer, but don't actually offer. I've been there. I have firsthand experience and know what the agents need. I am here to give that support and guidance."

George said he was excited to help lead the charge and work with a company that has a focus on technology, something that agents need more and more, especially in the current state of the environment.

"ROG has the technology and the support agents need - and they encourage everyone to take advantage of it. Agents are given tools that will help them run their business at a high level, even in the midst of a pandemic. That's the kind of support you want from a company. You want to feel like someone has your back, not just eyes on your pocket."

Through George's 35+ years of experience, he has worked at major real estate companies including Century 21 Alliance, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Fox & Roach Realtors, and most recently, Weichert Realtors as a sales manager. From being a broker and owner to vice president and sales manager, George's experience is unmatched and his credibility is as solid as they come.

About Realty ONE Group Restore

Founded in 2019, Realty ONE Group Restore based in Collegeville, PA is an industry disruptor, radically changing the face of real estate with its unique business model, fun coolture, technology infrastructure and superior support for its real estate professionals. Realty ONE Group Restore is surging ahead, opening doors, not only for its clients but for real estate professionals.

To learn more, visit http://www.rogrestore.com/.

Realty ONE Group Restore is proud to announce the recent hiring of George Koser to the leadership team. George will be working out of the Blue Bell and Conshohocken offices as the company's first Non-Selling Sales Manager. In his role, he will play an integral role in supporting the company's real estate agents to work smarter, not harder, and grow their businesses.

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

3 Attorneys from Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. Continue Firm’s Legacy of Leadership in the St. Petersburg Bar Association

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. is proud to announce that three of its attorneys were sworn into leadership roles of the St. Petersburg Bar Association on May 27, 2020. Sean McQuaid now becomes the 96th President of the Bar Association and Rachel Drude-Tomori and Andrew Pardun join him as members of the Executive Committee.

Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. is among the oldest law firms in St. Petersburg. However, this is the first time in the over 60-year history of the law firm that three of its lawyers undertook such an important role at the same time in contributing to the St Petersburg Bar Association. During these challenging times, the attorneys will be called upon for their leadership in steering the Association into the "new normal" as it relates to the practice of law.

"To have so many of our lawyers volunteer their time to this noble cause makes me confident that the next generation of lawyers will make significant positive changes in the legal profession," stated Howard Ross, Chairman of the Board for Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. and a practicing lawyer for 56 years in St. Petersburg.

The three lawyers were sworn into office on May 27, 2020 by Pinellas County Court Judge Edwin Jagger. The ceremony took place via a Zoom call. Executive Director, Melissa Byers, surprised everyone by arranging for approximately 40 past presidents of the Association to appear remotely for the call. One of the past presidents of the St. Petersburg Bar Association was attorney Aubrey Dicus, a partner at Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. The support of everyone during this time of uncertainty with the virus was a sign of solidarity and hope for the St. Petersburg legal community.

The St. Petersburg Bar Association was founded in 1925 and is the oldest legal professional association in the area. There are over 1,000 members including judges and lawyers in the area. The Association has been nationally recognized due to the innovative programs initiated by its Executive Director. Many of these programs have focused on wellness in the profession and ways to improve benefits to the membership. The Association's goals are to serve the legal community, to strengthen the noble calling of the practice of law, and to foster excellence in the profession.

Sean McQuaid's Role of President

Sean McQuaid's role of President comes after five years of service to the organization. He previously served for four years on the Executive Committee and one year as President-Elect. One of his goals this year will be to assist, educate, and train the courts and the membership on technological changes in the profession that have become necessary due to COVID-19. Mr. McQuaid has been practicing law in St. Petersburg for the past 20 years, all with Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. In January, he became the Firm's fourth President, taking over from Aubrey Dicus.

Mr. McQuaid practices primarily personal injury, auto accidents and criminal defense. He has been repeatedly recognized for his skills and reputation in the practice of law and is AV rated by Martindale Hubbel, a Florida Super Lawyer, Florida Trend Legal Elite, to name a few. Mr. McQuaid has a history of giving back to the community. He has previously served on the City of St. Peterburg's Nuisance Abatement Board, where he was Chairman for two years. He served for five years on the Judicial Nominating Commission for the 6th Judicial Circuit. He has served on his Homeowner's Association Board for eleven years, and was President for nine of them. He also served for three years on the Executive Committee of the Suncoast Make-a-Wish Foundation.

Rachel Drude-Tomori Begins Her Second Year on the St. Petersburg Bar Association's Executive Committee

Rachel was elected to this position after serving as Chair of the Association's Probate & Guardianship Section for two years and winning the 2019 "Rockin' Chair" award for her leadership and fundraising achievements. Ms. Drude-Tomori is a partner at Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. specializing in estate planning, probate, and elder law. She is a seasoned presenter on the topic of creative estate planning and was recently elected President of St. Petersburg Toastmasters Club 2284. She has been recognized by her peers and the courts as being elite in her profession as a Super Lawyer Rising Star. She routinely helps high net worth individuals and other professionals with proper asset protection and estate planning advice.

Andrew Pardun Is an Associate at Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & Mcquaid, P.A. and Begins His First Term on the Executive Committee

Mr. Pardun previously served as the Vice-Chairman and two-term Chairman of the Real Property section of the St. Petersburg Bar Association. He currently serves on the City of St. Petersburg Nuisance Abatement Board and is the Vice President of Pinellas County Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Pardun practices real estate and business law. He also manages the Firm's title company, which is responsible for real estate closings primarily in Pinellas County, Florida.

Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. has a long standing history of service to the community. Sean McQuaid is now the third President of the St. Petersburg Bar Association from the Firm. Both Anthony Battaglia and Aubrey Dicus previously served as Presidents. The Firm was founded in 1958 by Anthony Battaglia. During his life, Mr. Battaglia was known for his zealous advocacy for his clients. He handled some of the highest profile cases on the West coast of Florida during his career. Mr. Battaglia passed on his characteristics of hard work and preparation to countless lawyers in the area whom he mentored. Aubrey Dicus is currently a partner with the Firm handling complex business litigation, personal injury and criminal defense. He has been honored by countless organizations for his professionalism and talents. Most recently, Mr. Dicus received the St. Petersburg Bar Association's Professionalism Award.

About Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A.

Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. currently has seven lawyers and handles personal injury, criminal defense, business and commercial litigation, appeals, estate planning, probate, and insurance claims. The Firm is a Tier 1 rated law firm by US News & World Reports and was voted "Best in the Bay" among law firms in 2019 by The Tampa Bay Times.

Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A.
5858 Central Ave
St. Petersburg, FL 33707
(727) 381-2300
https://www.stpetelawgroup.com/

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Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. is proud to announce that three of its attorneys were sworn into leadership roles of the St. Petersburg Bar Association on May 27, 2020. Sean McQuaid now becomes the 96th President of the Bar Association and Rachel Drude-Tomori and Andrew Pardun join him as members of the Executive Committee.

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

Katie Knorovsky Named Managing Editor at Hidden Compass

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- In an era where most publications are shrinking, Hidden Compass, an award-winning quarterly magazine on exploration, is expanding. This week, the California-based startup is announcing Katie Knorovsky as its new managing editor.

With roughly 15 years of experience writing and editing for the National Geographic Society, Knorovsky brings a wealth of knowledge to Hidden Compass. Her hire marks a significant step toward the publication's unveiling of an innovative crowd-funded model in the fall.

"After three years of deep involvement with the stories that appear in our magazine, Co-founder Sabine Bergmann and I are ready to hand the reins to another editorial expert," says Co-founder Sivani Babu. "Having Katie Knorovsky shepherd our pieces through the editorial process will allow us co-founders the time to really gear up for our big launch in the fall."

Though Hidden Compass is barely three years old, its quarterly stories have already earned more than a dozen travel writing awards and have been recognized by The Best American Travel Writing series. But it's the company's business structure that has paved the way for growth. The founders are working to break the publishing industry's over-reliance on user data and advertising revenue by creating what they call an "antidote" to clickbait.

"I connect deeply with the Hidden Compass mission and am thrilled to join the team," Knorovsky says. "Now more than ever, helping to expand the world through narrative travel journalism is a privilege I am honored to take on."

Knorovsky is primed to help chart the course of this promisingly unconventional publication. Having championed the expertise of countless global explorers, from space archaeologists to glaciologists, Knorovsky is no stranger to what drives Hidden Compass' co-founders.

"Every day, we're getting closer to realizing our mission: to not only introduce you to the heroes you should have, but invite you to partner with them," says Co-founder Sabine Bergmann. "Katie Knorovsky will help us make badass nerd the new flavor of influencer."

More information: https://www.hiddencompass.net

About Hidden Compass:

Hidden Compass was founded in 2017 and is based in Santa Barbara and Berkeley, California. It was co-founded by award-winning journalist and photographer Sivani Babu and award-winning journalist and editor Sabine Bergmann. Hidden Compass is a publication that showcases scientists, explorers, artists and journalists, and invites the public to partner with these heroes.

In an era where most publications are shrinking, Hidden Compass, an award-winning quarterly magazine on exploration, is expanding. This week, the California-based startup is announcing Katie Knorovsky as its new managing editor.

Related link: https://www.hiddencompass.net

James F.X. Payne joins pExchange LLC as Vice President of Special Projects

ARLINGTON, Va. /ScoopCloud/ -- pExchange LLC, a leading provider of innovative government PPBE budgetary software, database management and advanced analytics solutions, just announced that James F.X. Payne has joined the company as Vice President of Special Projects.

Jim brings over 35 years of IT and Federal Sector experience to pExchange, as well as significant expertise building large, scalable businesses. Formerly with Dun & Bradstreet Government Solutions as a Business Development Executive, Special Projects, Jim leveraged the company's unique business forensic data sets and data analytics capabilities to solve major national security issues for the Intelligence Community, such as money laundering, illicit finance, shell companies, and counterintelligence.

Prior to D&B, Payne was President of the Public Sector for Z&A Infotek, SVP/GM of National Security and Cyber Infrastructure at Telcordia Technologies, President of Federal Telecom for Bechtel National, Inc., SVP/GM for Qwest Communications and VP of Sprint/Nextel Communications' Government Division. Twice, while at Telcordia (1996) and Sprint (2000), he earned the prestigious Federal 100 industry award for significant achievements in federal information technology. During his Sprint tenure, he also established its Government Division and grew it from $3M to $750M over six years, covering virtually every civilian and independent agency.

"Jim is a heavy hitter with a valuable background in building strategic partnerships at the Federal Government level. In addition, he is conversant in the technical aspects of software and database solutions - a rare combination. Jim will be a great asset as we look to expand our offerings throughout the Department of Defense and other Federal Agencies," said Enrico Serafini, CEO of pExchange.

Presently, Payne presently serves on the Board of Directors of the Armed Forces Communication and Electronics Association (AFCEA), the AFCEA Cybersecurity Committee, and the board of Linden Resources which focuses on career employment for the disabled. He is also one of the Board of Trustees officers of Gallaudet University.

About pExchange LLC

Founded in 2015, pExchange (p-exchange.com) is a leading provider of budget software, database management & advanced analytics solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense. pExchange's team of highly skilled developers, data scientists, and database architects build solutions to modernize and automate highly complex business processes. Its software enables government agencies and commercial enterprises to save time, improve accuracy, drive higher productivity, and make better, evidence-based decisions.

Learn more at: https://p-exchange.com/

pExchange LLC, a leading provider of innovative government PPBE budgetary software, database management and advanced analytics solutions, just announced that James F.X. Payne has joined the company as Vice President of Special Projects.

Related link: https://p-exchange.com/

Zoetic Global Announces Addition of Trammell S. Crow to Board of Directors

WASHINGTON, D.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Zoetic Global, a US-based clean technology firm, is proud to announce the appointment of Trammell S. Crow to their board of directors.

Mr. Crow is a businessman, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and innovative champion for a sustainable future. He is the founder of EarthX, the world's largest annual exposition and forum that brings together environmental leaders, businesses, government agencies, academic institutions to address our most pressing environmental challenges. EarthX draws over 200,000 visitors to downtown Dallas for its EXPO.

His philanthropy benefits numerous nonprofit organizations that are active in environmental conservation and education. He is also the President of the Crow Family Foundation which operates and manages the Trammell & Margaret Crow collection of Asian Art.

"I am so pleased to have Trammell joining the board of Zoetic. His breadth of knowledge and experience will help us on our mission to deliver critical solutions to the world," said Jerome Ringo, Executive Chairman of Zoetic Global. "Trammell's focus on now solutions aligns with Zoetic's focus on impactful, innovative and immediate answers to the world's core problems around energy, water and food security."

"I am excited to join Zoetic's board and work closely with other dedicated board members," stated Mr. Crow. "All of us dedicated to sustainability must roll up our sleeves and focus on implementation. The time for action is now."

ABOUT ZOETIC GLOBAL

Zoetic Global is a leading solution provider that has assembled a portfolio of critical technologies in energy efficiency and generation. Its mission is to catalyze critical innovations and deploy to the areas of greatest need.

Learn more at: http://zoeticglobal.com/

Zoetic Global, a US-based clean technology firm, is proud to announce the appointment of Trammell S. Crow to their board of directors. Mr. Crow is a businessman, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and innovative champion for a sustainable future.

Related link: http://zoeticglobal.com/

Veteran B2B Sales Leader Nick Belenky Joins Top of Mind as EVP of Sales

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Top of Mind Networks (Top of Mind), a leader in customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing automation software for the mortgage lending industry, has hired veteran business-to-business sales leader Nick Belenky as executive vice president of sales. In this role, Belenky will direct Top of Mind's sales operations with a focus on client success and new customer acquisition.

Belenky joins Top of Mind from CardinalCommerce, a Visa (NYSE: V) company and global leader in authenticating digital transactions. As director of sales for the company's consumer authentication group, he oversaw new merchant sales and channel partnerships across North America and globally and led his team to triple-digit sales growth for four years running. Prior to that, Belenky was inside sales and solutions architect manager for 1 EDI Source, a leading provider of electronic data interchange (EDI) solutions and business visibility software.

"Nick's strategic, data-driven approach to growing sales revenue has helped shape the success of small companies and global tech providers alike," said Top of Mind CEO Bill Hayes. "He brings not only deep experience in business-to-business technology sales, but also a genuine enthusiasm for understanding and exceeding the needs of clients, which is a cornerstone of our company culture. We are proud to welcome Nick to the Top of Mind team."

"I cannot say enough about the mortgage marketing knowledge and professionalism of my sales team as well as the deep industry and functional experience our leadership team brings," Belenky said. "Top of Mind helps thousands of borrowers find a lending partner every day and I am proud to be a part of that."

Belenky's 13-year career in sales also includes management roles at CEIA USA, a global manufacturer of security equipment, and Edgerton Corporation, a developer of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems for the materials handling industry. He began his career in the healthcare technology field, where he worked as a test engineering project manager for medical imaging product provider Codonics and as a computer programmer for EDI outsourcing provider Interactive Payer Network (later acquired by Emdeon, now Change Healthcare (NASDAQ: CHNG)). Belenky is a graduate of Case Western Reserve University with a degree in computer engineering.

About Top of Mind Networks:

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

@mortgagecrm #peoplemovers #industrymoves

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Top of Mind Networks (Top of Mind), a leader in customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing automation software for the mortgage lending industry, has hired veteran business-to-business sales leader Nick Belenky as executive vice president of sales. In this role, Belenky will direct Top of Mind's sales operations with a focus on client success and new customer acquisition.

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

TeamSnap Appoints Tech Leaders to Executive Team

BOULDER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- TeamSnap CEO and co-founder Dave DuPont announced today new additions to its executive team. Global tech leader Woody Hartman joins TeamSnap as President and Head of Product, overseeing business operations for the industry-leading sports platform. Partnership executive Alex Underwood has been named General Manager of Advertising and Commerce.

Overall, TeamSnap supports nearly 23 million users, 3 million unique teams and 19,000 clubs across 100 different sports.

"As we all look forward to getting back to play, TeamSnap's commitment to supporting sports teams, clubs and leagues remains as strong ever," said DuPont. "Bolstering our leadership team with Woody and Alex fortifies our foundation for growth and long-term success. They will help ensure TeamSnap takes a leading role in helping all youth and recreational sports rebound from the shutdown as soon as possible."

Woody Hartman - President and Head of Product

Woody Hartman joins TeamSnap as the company's President and Head of Product. Reporting directly to DuPont, Hartman is leading TeamSnap's global business operations and product strategy. In the newly created role, Hartman is managing product development, platform expansion, growth and marketing with a focus on providing solutions and tools for teams and sports organizations.

Hartman brings TeamSnap a wealth of tech experience, most recently as Vice President of Global Operations at Lyft. As an early leader of the popular ridesharing service, Hartman oversaw business operations through an exciting period of expansion, success, and change that ultimately included managing 1,000+ employees, and millions of drivers around the world.

Hartman is also an avid mountain climber who summited Mount Everest and the highest peak on every continent last year.

"TeamSnap is a passionate and tech-savvy company with a big heart and an unwavering commitment to sports," said Hartman. "I am thrilled to be working with Dave to lead such an innovative team. This is a pivotal time for amateur sports in the United States and around the world. TeamSnap is incredibly well-positioned to provide the technology and infrastructure required for sports communities to continue playing, growing and having fun."

Alex Underwood - General Manager of Advertising and Commerce

Underwood is charged with growing TeamSnap's advertising and ecommerce business. This includes building strategic partnerships that connect like-minded brands to the millions of sports families on the platform every day. TeamSnap is expanding its brand integration opportunities and curating dynamic new content that provides customers with valued-added offers and experiences.

Underwood joins TeamSnap from Spotify where he was the Vice President and Global Head of Strategic Partnerships and Verticals, playing a key role in driving revenue to well over $500 million. His accomplishments include launching and scaling Spotify's successful global sales unit, including the global agency, global vertical, trading and audience solutions teams.

"TeamSnap has a stellar reputation as a trusted platform that connects family decision-makers and athletes to brands in an authentic way, which remains more important than ever," said Underwood. "Adding to this authenticity is the rich contextual nature of the platform. I am looking forward to working with the creative team here to help our partners develop innovative ways to engage and support our network of busy parents and families."

@TeamSnap #YouthSports #SportTech

About TeamSnap

Since our formation in 2009, TeamSnap has been single-mindedly focused on taking the work out of play. Over 22 million coaches, administrators, players and parents rely on TeamSnap's powerful and easy-to-use tools for communication, scheduling, payment collection and registration, organizing every sport and group activity in the world. For more information, visit: https://www.teamsnap.com/

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TeamSnap CEO and co-founder Dave DuPont announced today new additions to its executive team. Global tech leader Woody Hartman joins TeamSnap as President and Head of Product, overseeing business operations for the industry-leading sports platform. Partnership executive Alex Underwood has been named General Manager of Advertising and Commerce.

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

NEXT™ Team Adds Staff to Expand Digital Footprint

EDMOND, Okla. /ScoopCloud/ -- NEXT Mortgage Events LLC (NEXT™), creator of NEXT women's executive mortgage summit and NEXTMortgageNews.com, has announced that it has added two key positions to support the expansion of its digital footprint. Renee Stanzione, NEXT's director of digital communications, is responsible for developing the infrastructure to grow NEXT's virtual community and expand its reach among mortgage industry executives. Amilda Dymi, NEXT's news director, is responsible for creating and overseeing the majority of content for Up NEXT daily intel feed.

NEXT has been expanding into digital content since 2019, when it began publishing profiles on top women executives on its website, NEXTMortgageNews.com. In January 2020, NEXT launched Up NEXT, its daily intel feed delivered via email to thousands of top mortgage industry executives.

Ms. Stanzione brings nearly a decade of communications experience to her post. Prior to joining NEXT, she was public relations manager at AIME, the Association of Independent Mortgage Experts, where she increased brand awareness for the nonprofit by 192% from the previous year via organic media placements. Her career also includes work with companies that include Brownstein Group, Slice Communications and Freeman Public Relations where she secured media coverage in local and national outlets that include CNN Business, Yahoo! Finance, The Washington Post, Apartment Therapy, FOX29, CBS Philly, NBC10 and PHL17.

Ms. Dymi is a veteran journalist with decades of experience covering the mortgage and financial markets and is also a marketing consultant specializing in startup enterprises. Throughout her career, Dymi has held a wide range of editorial roles at outlets that include Debtwire, American Banker, Mortgage Servicing News and National Mortgage News. She was formerly a radio correspondent for the British Broadcasting Corporation, also known as the BBC.

About NEXT Mortgage Events LLC

In January 2018, NEXT Mortgage Events broke the mortgage industry's unspoken barriers that limit women's access to competitive intel and networking-based information exchange, when it introduced NEXT, the mortgage technology summit for women. NEXT is a two-day, tech-focused symposium based on lenders sharing competitive intel with other lending executives. A boutique gathering, each NEXT event is limited to 200 attendees, and targets a select group of decision making executives. Roughly 85-90% of lender attendees hold a title of VP or higher and approximately 85% of attendees are women. NEXT is held twice a year, in winter and summer. For more information visit https://nextmortgagenews.com/, follow @NEXTmtgEvents or email info@NEXTmortgageEvents.com.

NEXT Mortgage Events LLC (NEXT™), creator of NEXT women's executive mortgage summit and NEXTMortgageNews.com, has announced that it has added two key positions to support the expansion of its digital footprint.

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

Dr. Thomas T. Nagle Joins Sturbridge Growth Partners as Advisory Partner

MEDFIELD, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- Sturbridge Growth Partners, a boutique management consulting firm dedicated to driving profitable growth for clients through innovative approaches to pricing and value management, announced today that Tom Nagle has joined the company as an Advisory Partner.

Nagle, who comes to Sturbridge with four decades of experience, is a world-renowned expert who developed breakthrough concepts and practical tactics. His work has enabled billions of dollars of profitable growth for clients and the general business community. Most recently he served as a Senior Advisor for Deloitte. In 1987, Nagle founded The Strategic Pricing Group which was sold to the Monitor Group in 2005. The Monitor Group was then acquired by Deloitte in 2013. Tom is the author of the award-winning book, The Strategy & Tactics of Pricing, now in its 6th edition.

In his role at Sturbridge, Nagle will work closely with our clients to customize pricing strategies to drive gross profits. He will leverage his deep knowledge of economics, his understanding of what drives customer value and his expertise in competitive strategy.

Nagle said, "I am excited to join Sturbridge and its team of experienced organic growth experts. Sturbridge is uniquely positioned in the management consulting space with a superb network of consultants that can be leveraged to generate significant financial results for clients at lower fees than traditional large consultancies."

Commenting on the Nagle appointment, Lisa Thompson, Sturbridge founder and CEO said, "Tom brings a fantastic record of success from his time at Strategic Pricing Group, Monitor and Deloitte. He is one of the most influential and articulate thinkers in this field and we are thrilled he's joining us."

About Sturbridge Growth Partners (SGP)

Sturbridge Growth Partners is a boutique strategy consulting firm serving multiple B2B industries including: Software/SaaS, industrial products, medical technology, chemicals, distribution, and B2B services. The experts at Sturbridge have been helping clients grow profitably for decades. They've driven hundreds of millions of dollars in gross profits through better pricing, value management and sales and marketing strategies.

For more detail visit: https://www.sturbridgegrowthpartners.com/.

To view Sturbridge's recent Webinar: B2B Pricing in Times of Crisis click here - https://www.sturbridgegrowthpartners.com/news

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John Thompson
jthompson@sturbridgegrowthpartners.com
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Sturbridge Growth Partners, a boutique management consulting firm dedicated to driving profitable growth for clients through innovative approaches to pricing and value management, announced today that Tom Nagle has joined the company as an Advisory Partner.

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

The Santa Fe Group Awards Emeritus Status to Founding Member, Elects Three New Board Members and Appoints New Senior Scholar

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Santa Fe Group (SFG), a not-for-profit, action-oriented think tank with a passion for improving lives through oral health, announced today the new emeritus status of one of its founding members, the election of three new board members, and the appointment of a new Senior Scholar, all esteemed healthcare leaders in their fields.

They are:
* Emeritus Member: Harold C. Slavkin, D.D.S., Professor and Dean Emeritus at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry, University of Southern California (USC) and Founding Member of the Santa Fe Group
* New Board Member: Kathryn A. Atchison, D.D.S., M.P.H., Professor of Public Health and Community Dentistry, University of California at Los Angeles
* New Board Member: Judith Haber, Ph.D., A.P.R.N., F.A.A.N., Ursula Springer Leadership Professor in Nursing, New York University
* New Board Member: Ira B. Lamster, D.D.S., M.M.Sc., Dean Emeritus and Professor of Dental Medicine at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine
* New Senior Scholar: Dianne Rekow, Professor and Executive Dean Emeritus of King's College London Dental Institute; Former Professor of Orthodontics, Chair of Basic Science and Craniofacial Biology, and Senior Vice Provost of Engineering Technology at New York University

"We are thrilled to provide emeritus status to one of our founding members and warmly welcome our newest board members and new senior scholar," said Santa Fe Group President Steven W. Kess. "They bring tremendous expertise, talent and energy in key areas that are vital to our future impact as a change maker for oral health, and thereby the overall health, of all Americans. We are very fortunate to have them by our side to expand our role in the oral health landscape and beyond."

About the Santa Fe Group

The Santa Fe Group is a 501(c)(3), action-oriented think tank with a passion to improve lives through oral health. Since its inception 25 years ago, the Santa Fe Group has been instrumental as a neutral convener, communicator, connector and catalyst to move the needle on critical issues such as oral cancer, dental education reform, children's oral health, improved primary care access, the importance of linking medical and dental health systems, and most recently, expanding oral healthcare for our nation's seniors.

Learn more: http://santafegroup.org/ and @SantaFeGroupOrg.

Media Contact: Victoria Rodriguez Minowitz, 516.532.3363, Victoria@victoriaRMconsulting.com

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The Santa Fe Group (SFG), a not-for-profit, action-oriented think tank with a passion for improving lives through oral health, announced today the new emeritus status of one of its founding members, the election of three new board members, and the appointment of a new Senior Scholar, all esteemed healthcare leaders in their fields.

Related link: http://santafegroup.org/

Altavera Founder Brian Simons joins Maxwell executive team

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- Digital mortgage leader Maxwell has announced Altavera Mortgage Services founder and former CEO Brian Simons has joined the company as president.

Simons comes to Maxwell with 23 years of experience in the mortgage industry, including capital markets, loan origination and default management. His deep understanding of the mortgage market further heightens Maxwell's capacity to build mortgage software that is tailored to meet the technology needs of its hundreds of small and midsize lender customers.

"We're thrilled to have Brian join the Maxwell team," said John Paasonen, co-founder and CEO of Maxwell. "Brian brings deep expertise in the mortgage industry and experience in organizational development acquired over an impressive career. He will be a huge asset as we enter our next phase of growth and extend our mission to empower lenders to make mortgages simpler and more accessible."

Prior to Maxwell, Brian was the CEO of Credit Risk Solutions at Computershare, which acquired Altavera Mortgage Services, a Denver-based company providing third-party origination, quality control and due diligence services to the mortgage community. Prior to Computershare, Simons founded and built Altavera to be a national service provider that catered to each client's unique outsourcing needs while fostering an environment of diversity and opportunity. Brian's career in the mortgage industry began on Wall Street with Credit Suisse and JPMorgan before becoming a founding executive of Urban Lending Solutions.

"I've spent the last ten years leading operational efficiency in mortgage originations, and it's become clear to me that technology is the key to that efficiency," said Brian Simons. "So many technology providers aim to eliminate humans, but there's nothing more personal than helping someone finance their American Dream. The Maxwell team shares my belief that the crucial benefit of mortgage technology lies in its ability to empower employees to deliver an unparalleled borrower experience. I'm excited to join Maxwell and pursue our common goal to elevate the human relationships at the heart of the mortgage transaction."

Recently named a winner of HW's Tech 100 for the fourth straight year, Maxwell's digital mortgage platform leverages proprietary algorithms built on its network of data across hundreds of thousands of loans to enable lenders to accelerate the mortgage lending process from application to underwriting. This allows lending teams to focus on the human relationship at the center of the mortgage journey. Today, hundreds of lenders across the United States use Maxwell's point-of-sale to originate $5 billion in mortgage loans each month at a cycle time 45 percent faster than the national average.

ABOUT MAXWELL

Maxwell empowers mortgage lenders to be more connected, productive and successful by intelligently automating their workflow with homebuyers and real estate agents. The platform is used by hundreds of mortgage lenders, community banks and credit unions nationwide to serve their homebuyers and real estate agent partners every day. Founded in 2015, Maxwell is a member of the Mortgage Bankers Association and a preferred partner of The Mortgage Collaborative. The company is proud to be built in Denver, Colorado.

Connect with Maxwell:
- https://himaxwell.com/
- https://www.facebook.com/maxwellHQ
- https://twitter.com/ilovemaxwell

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Digital mortgage leader Maxwell has announced Altavera Mortgage Services founder and former CEO Brian Simons has joined the company as president. Simons comes to Maxwell with 23 years of experience in the mortgage industry, including capital markets, loan origination and default management.

Related link: https://himaxwell.com/

Andrew Crofton Joins Klingenstein Fields Wealth Advisors as a Managing Director

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Klingenstein Fields Wealth Advisors (KFWA), a wealth management firm with approximately $4 billion in assets under management, is pleased to announce that Andrew Crofton has joined the firm as a Managing Director.

In this role, Mr. Crofton will be responsible for advising high-net-worth and institutional clients on a range of wealth, planning and investment management issues, as well as overseeing the growth of the firm's client base.

Mr. Crofton joins the firm from BNY Mellon where he was a Senior Wealth Director advising high-net-worth individuals and families, helping them address complex planning and investment management needs. Prior to that, he held a similar role at U.S. Trust.

Mr. Crofton began his career in institutional fixed income and equity sales and trading. He earned a B.A. in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania.

"Andy's significant experience in serving high-net-worth and institutional clients' investment management needs, combined with his institutional securities trading background, gives him a unique perspective that will strongly benefit our clients," said Kenneth D. Pollinger, CEO and Co-Chairman of KFWA. "We look forward to his involvement and the customized guidance that he will provide to our clients."

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

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Klingenstein Fields Wealth Advisors (KFWA), a wealth management firm with approximately $4 billion in assets under management, is pleased to announce that Andrew Crofton has joined the firm as a Managing Director.

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

Jocelyn Keegan Selected for New HITAC Task Force Focused on Intersection of Clinical and Administrative Data (ICAD)

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Today, Point-of-Care Partners announced the appointment of Jocelyn Keegan to the Intersection of Clinical and Administrative Data (ICAD) Task Force. ICAD was formed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology-administered Health Information Technology Advisory Committee (HITAC).

The ICAD was created to advance the merging of clinical and administrative data. The task force will focus its initial efforts on advancing industry use of electronic prior authorization (ePA), supporting work underway and leveraging existing information from HITAC and the National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics' (NCVHS) prior authorization hearings.

Keegan, a senior health information technology consultant with Point-of-Care Partners (POCP), is a Task Group lead of Pharmacy ePA at the National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP), former Task Group lead of Specialty Pharmacy Benefit Identification at NCPDP and leads POCP's team in support of ONC FAST (FHIR at Scale Taskforce). Her work cuts across key regulatory and standards organizations; Health Level Seven International (HL7(R)), X12, NCPDP, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and ONC. She currently serves as Program Manager for HL7 Da Vinci, a Payer/Provider led initiative to leverage HL7 FHIR(R) to exchange critical data required for Value Based Care contracts.

"It is critical to bring together industry investment in both clinical and administrative transactions. ICAD will serve a vital role in addressing gaps that exist due to the diverse standards and systems in play across pharmacy and medical prior authorization. As one of the only people in health IT with hands-on involvement in the rollout of new prior authorization tools across all major standards, Jocelyn is uniquely qualified to help ICAD bring together disparate clinical and administrative data sets," said Tony Schueth, CEO and Managing Partner of Point-of-Care Partners.

Keegan adds, "We are at an inflection point with the industry's move to value-based care and the evolution of available standards to create transparency and synthesize payer/provider data exchange to remove, reduce and streamline complex, often burdensome workflows like those that exist today for prior authorizations. I look forward to helping to drive forward industry and contribute to ICAD's mission in a meaningful way."

ICAD's goal is to produce information and considerations related to the merging of clinical and administrative data, its transport structures, and rules and protections for ePA. The task force's initial recommendations are expected to be issued this fall. Weekly meeting materials and transcripts are available on HealthIT.gov - https://www.healthit.gov/hitac/meetings/2781.

About Point-of-Care Partners

Point-of-Care Partners is a health IT management consulting firm with in-depth expertise in ePrescribing, eMedication management, health information exchange, population health management and multi-stakeholder initiatives. To learn more about how Point-of-Care Partners can help your company improve prior authorization workflows, contact info@pocp.com.

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

Related Links: ICAD Meeting Minutes - https://www.healthit.gov/hitac/meetings/2781.

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Today, Point-of-Care Partners announced the appointment of Jocelyn Keegan to the Intersection of Clinical and Administrative Data (ICAD) Task Force. ICAD was formed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology-administered Health Information Technology Advisory Committee (HITAC)

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

Current Builders Names Three New Partners – Construction Firm Accelerates Growth on Both Florida Coasts

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Current Builders (www.currentbuilders.com) has announced the addition of three new partners to the fast-growing construction firm. Seasoned professionals Chip Angenendt, Vice President West Coast Division and Mike Gillette, Vice President CB Structures, along with rising star Brett Schreiber, have all demonstrated an outstanding commitment to the firm. Their promotions are effective immediately.

"Chip, Mike and Brett have distinguished themselves by their dedication to Current Builders and our clients," said Michael Taylor, CEO of Current Builders. "We are proud of their accomplishments and welcome them as partners."

Chip Angenendt returned to Current Builders in 2018 to supervise multiple senior living projects and to launch the firm's west coast presence. Now, he will be managing Current Builders' new office in Sarasota and will oversee two new projects that will break ground this month.

"I am very proud to be a partner at this firm," said Angenendt. "Having laid the foundation for our success on the west coast, I am honored to lead this new growth opportunity and build another layer of team resources for Current Builders."

Mike Gillette has been with the Structures division of Current Builders since 2017. A leading industry innovator, Gillette recently introduced a new technique for building parking garages that accelerates the build time by almost 25%. His technique is a game changer for the industry and has been successfully employed on several of the firm's recent projects.

"Becoming a partner is a tremendous honor," said Gillette. "Current Builders' leadership sets themselves apart by embracing innovation, and I have always appreciated their support of new techniques and advances."

Brett Schreiber joined the firm in 2012 and ascended to Senior Project Superintendent in 2016. Brett elevated his profile in the firm with his superior project leadership on the highly visible and very successful Uptown Boca project.

"The partners of this firm are a dynamic mix of talent, and I am enthusiastic to join them as we forge the next phase of growth at Current Builders," said Schreiber.

Current Builders is an award-winning general contractor, established in 1972 with average annual revenues in excess 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: https://www.currentbuilders.com/

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Current Builders has announced the addition of three new partners to the fast-growing construction firm. Seasoned professionals Chip Angenendt, Vice President West Coast Division and Mike Gillette, Vice President CB Structures, along with rising star Brett Schreiber, have all demonstrated an outstanding commitment to the firm. Their promotions are effective immediately.

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

iQ International AG Adds Industry Leaders to Its Advisory Board

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. /ScoopCloud/ -- iQ International AG (ISIN CH0451424300/WKN A2PAA5/Symbol IQL), a multinational Sustainable Technologies company publicly traded on the Regulated Market of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange with its global head office in Zug, Switzerland and North American headquarters in Scottsdale, Arizona, is adding three industry leaders to its Advisory Board to assist the Company in its expansion plans.

Dennis Brown: Dennis retired from Interstate Battery, where he served as Chief Marketing Officer from 2004 - 2015. His 40 years of industry experience also included various leadership positions with Johnson Controls International (JCI) Power Solutions, which is now Clarios, a subsidiary of Brookfield Business Partners.

Ray Brown: Ray has spent the past 35 years with a specific focus on the energy storage industry. He retired from JCI in 2010, where he served 30 years in various global leadership roles in the Power Solutions division build-up. Since then, he has served on multiple Boards of Directors, including Amara Raja Batteries Ltd. in India.

Allen Martin: Allen is an energy storage industry veteran of 12 years. He left JCI in 2013 after serving 30 years in multiple leadership positions, most recently as Vice President/General Manager, Global Aftermarket, Power Solutions division. Allen is currently an independent distributor and franchisee with Interstate Battery.

"It is an honor to work with these distinguished individuals who truly built this industry and its leading companies," said Kevin T. Loman, iQ International AG CEO. "iQ's executive management team and I are fortunate to have access to the wisdom and experience these gentlemen bring to the company as we grow to meet an ever-increasing industry demand."

As previously announced, iQ International AG is expanding its operations and integrating its technologies into existing manufacturing operations to secure capacity to meet the growing demand it is facing for batteries with its 360 Mixing(TM) technology. These three new members will join the Industry Advisory Board's chairman, Michael Tapp, who also serves as a member of the Company's Board of Directors, and they will be an integral part of iQ's integration process execution and oversight.

A growing market for SLI technology

Demand for higher performance SLI batteries continues to accelerate. To comply with increasing environmental regulations mandating CO2 emission reductions, OEMs are utilizing start-stop, passive boost, and regenerative breaking technologies. In addition, consumer demand for cutting-edge infotainment/comfort features and improved passenger safety requirements have led car manufacturers to install ever increasing numbers of electrical components in automobiles, significantly increasing the electrical load on auto batteries. iQ's 360° Mixing(TM) batteries are replacing major known national brands, and iQ and its distributors have won significant tenders in the UAE and U.S. with government and private fleets. iQ's technologies are seamlessly integrated into the existing production processes and offer one of the most cost-effective ways to meet these increasing battery performance requirements.

"We are so excited about the growth opportunities for this market and to be able to do it in a way that will have a positive impact on the environment," said Roland Koch, member of iQ International's Board of Directors. "Our goal is to increase our market share and help reduce the CO2 load that the transportation industry adds to the environment each year, helping car makers meet the stringent emissions reduction mandates."

It is estimated that by 2025, the market demand for Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) and Enhanced Flood Battery (EFB) with 360° Mixing(TM) battery types will be 150-180 million annually, nearly 30% of the total market. iQ's EFB with 360° Mixing(TM) matches or exceeds the performance of the more expensive and heavier AGM battery widely used and promoted by industry incumbents.

More information on iQ's expansion plans and leadership team is available on its website, https://www.iqint.com/.

About iQ International AG
iQ International AG is a multinational sustainable technologies company listed on the Regulated Market of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. The Company licenses parts of its IP portfolio, and manufactures/distributes highly efficient lead acid batteries that meet the increased need for cycle life in today's global automotive and storage markets. Its award-winning innovative technology is used to create superior, long-lasting, OEM-approved Starting-Lighting-Ignition (SLI) batteries.

Batteries with iQ International AG technologies are designed to generate better performance in today's highly electrified vehicles, particularly vehicles with Start-Stop applications. Studies have shown that if the Company's technology was the standard in the industry approximately 15 million tons of CO2 would be saved in the transportation industry each year, helping car makers meet the stringent emissions reduction mandates.

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iQ International AG (ISIN CH0451424300/WKN A2PAA5/Symbol IQL), a multinational Sustainable Technologies company publicly traded on the Regulated Market of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange with its global head office in Zug, Switzerland and North American headquarters in Scottsdale, Arizona, is adding three industry leaders to its Advisory Board to assist the Company in its expansion plans.

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

Current Builders’ President Michael C. Taylor Appointed as Firm’s New CEO

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Current Builders (currentbuilders.com), a leading Florida construction firm, today announced that Michael Taylor has been appointed CEO/President. Taylor, who has been President of the firm since 2003, was expected to assume the CEO role upon the retirement of Charles P. "Chip" Reid. The transition plan had been in place for more than a decade, providing the company with an outstanding opportunity to groom the next generation of leaders. Senior Vice President, Henry "Hank" Huisman also retired, timing his departure to coincide with Reid's.

"This month, the company said thank you and farewell to Chip and Hank for 45 incredible years of leadership and legacy," said Michael Taylor. "These gentlemen led by example and set the stage for our continued success as a construction industry leader. I am honored to have called them my partners and friends for more than 30 years and extend to them my personal gratitude and best wishes."

Founded in 1972, Current Builders is an award-winning firm with a diverse portfolio and offices on both the east and west coasts of Florida. Having recently completed their strategic plan update, the firm is optimistic about the future and well-positioned for growth.

"I am honored to take over leadership of this outstanding organization," said Taylor. "While I am assuming the role of CEO during an unusual time in our country, I feel the construction industry will play an integral role in restarting the economy."

Current Builders is most often recognized for its multi-family residential projects; however, the firm offers tremendous depth across all building types including warehouse projects, office buildings, mixed-use complexes and K-12 educational facilities. In addition, the firm has its own concrete division, CB Structures, which provides the firm with a competitive advantage.

Presently, the firm is working on construction projects for Broward County Schools, several senior living and multi-family housing developments, new projects on the west coast and the high-profile Uptown Boca mixed-use development, which is the latest addition to Boca Raton's Glades Road corridor.

As Taylor looks ahead, he will continue to develop Current Builders' diverse and skilled team, while increasing digital innovation, advancing construction protocols and remaining committed to service to the community.

About Current Builders

Current Builders is an award-winning general contractor, established in 1972 with average annual revenues in excess 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/

Media Contact:
Kay Renz
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Current Builders, a leading Florida construction firm, today announced that Michael Taylor has been appointed CEO/President. Taylor, who has been President of the firm since 2003, was expected to assume the CEO role upon the retirement of Charles P. "Chip" Reid.

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