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Foxtail Coffee Co. Welcomes Scott Callahan, J.D. to Team as Co-Owner

ORLANDO, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- This week, Foxtail Coffee Co., a local chain serving organic and ethically-sourced coffee, added Scott Callahan to their owner and leadership team. Callahan, a real estate investor, lawyer and philanthropist in Winter Park, Fla., will also serve as general counsel to the company. He joins co-founders Alex Tchekmeian and Iain Yeakle in overseeing the expansion and continued success of the local string of cafes.

"Scott is bringing decades of sound legal counsel and experience in the Central Florida region, to our business," said Foxtail co-owner and co-founder Iain Yeakle. "We're thrilled to have him a part of the team, and a part of Foxtail's growth and success in the Greater Orlando community."

Callahan added, "I'm a big believer in supporting and fostering entrepreneurship within this community and the Foxtail partnership has afforded me the opportunity to play a more personal role in a meaningful startup. Additionally, the coffee truly is unbeatable."

Foxtail boasts a diverse line of ethical Arabica coffee beans, freshly roasted in-house and served across their eleven Central Florida locations. Each store is uniquely designed to provide the highest level of comfort, quality, and service for local coffee connoisseurs and caffeine lovers alike. The menu of lattes, cold brews, and other gourmet creations change seasonally to ensure the customer is always getting the freshest, bold-flavored brew.

About Foxtail Coffee Co.
A Central Florida chain dedicated to responsibly sourcing some of the finest coffees from around the world. Our company upholds its ethical and quality standards by making sure these environmentally-friendly farms are paid fair wages, so they may continue to grow exceptional crops. "Foxtail" provides a welcoming atmosphere that shifts the way we think of coffee-one cup at a time.

Please visit our website to learn more: https://www.foxtailcoffee.com/

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This week, Foxtail Coffee Co., a local chain serving organic and ethically-sourced coffee, added Scott Callahan to their owner and leadership team. Callahan, a real estate investor, lawyer and philanthropist in Winter Park, Fla., will also serve as general counsel to the company. He joins co-founders Alex Tchekmeian and Iain Yeakle in overseeing the expansion and continued success of the local string of cafes.

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

Galileo Learning Names New VP of Marketing, Nerissa Sardi

OAKLAND, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Galileo Learning, one of America's largest and fastest-growing summer day camp providers, has named Nerissa Sardi its new Vice President of Marketing.

In her tenured marketing career, Sardi has demonstrated ingenuity and expertise. Having gained early career momentum with Bay Area based brands like Upwork, eBay, and Thomson Reuters, Sardi continued on her professional path as Vice President of Marketing & Business Development for MedSpring Urgent Care, then later at Medici, both based in Austin.

Sardi's skill-set includes multiple facets of an ever-changing marketing landscape including branding, public relations, thought leadership, events, channel & product marketing, digital and social media marketing, sponsorships and demand generation & business development.

She's also a two-time CMO Award finalist in the well-respected President's Circle category.

"We're thrilled to have Nerissa join our team," says Chris Goetz, Galileo COO. "She brings an incredible blend of fierce storytelling as a marketer, as well as direct experience with our brand as a customer. We're excited for her to help lead us into Galileo's next round of growth."

"I'm delighted to join this brand beloved by so many, and looking forward to contributing my experience to expose more families to Galileo's mix of world-class curriculum and passionate, people-focused approach. As a parent, guiding kids to use innovation skills to build a better future is a mission that I'm energized by," says Sardi.

About Galileo:

Galileo operates 100+ summer camp programs throughout California and Illinois, where more than 35,000 kids and over 2,500 staff will invent, design, create and play in summer 2020. Galileo's mission is to develop innovators who envision and create a better world. Founded in 2002 by Glen Tripp, Galileo is a certified B Corp, was named one of Forbes' Best Small Companies, and is a Real Leaders' 2019 Top Impact Company.

Learn more at: https://galileo-camps.com/jobs/why-galileo/our-mission/

Media Contact
Viva Asmelash
510.595.7293 ext 2
viva@galileo-learning.com

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Galileo Learning, one of America's largest and fastest-growing summer day camp providers, has named Nerissa Sardi its new Vice President of Marketing. Galileo operates 100+ summer camp programs throughout California and Illinois.

Related link: https://galileo-camps.com/

EPIC Adds Pam Stoutenburgh in Dallas TX

DALLAS, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants announced today that Pam Stoutenburgh has joined the firm's Property and Casualty operations, as a Principal, reporting to EPIC Managing Principal and Director of the Southwest Region, KJ Wagner.

Stoutenburgh, based in Dallas, will be responsible for new business development and the design, placement and management of property/casualty insurance programs, providing risk management strategies and solutions for mid-market and larger clients, with a focus on Private Equity/M&A and the Construction and Real Estate industries, among others.

Stoutenburgh joins EPIC from The Freeman Company in Dallas where she served for nearly 6 years as Risk Finance & Insurance Director. Over an insurance and risk management career spanning more than 20 years Stoutenburgh also worked for brokers Willis, Marsh and Aon.

"We are thrilled to continue the growth of our Property & Casualty team in the Southwest region with Pam's addition," said KJ Wagner. "She brings a strong risk management background that adds tremendous value to our clients. With her experience on the corporate side of risk management, she has a unique understanding of her clients and their ever changing needs. In addition, she has hands on experience managing M&A risk due diligence and post-closing servicing. Pam is a talented professional who will be a terrific addition to EPIC."

Pam Stoutenburgh can be reached at pam.stoutenburgh@epicbrokers.com or 214-549-0602

About EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants:

EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property and casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm. EPIC has created a values-based, client-focused culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence.

EPIC team members have consistently recognized their company as a "Best Place to Work" in multiple regions and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

EPIC now has more than 2,000 team members operating from more than 70 offices across the U.S., providing Property and Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to EPIC clients.

With run rate revenues greater than $600 million, EPIC ranks among the top 15 retail insurance brokers in the U.S. Backed and sponsored by Oak Hill Capital Partners, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country.

For additional information, please visit https://www.epicbrokers.com/.

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*Photo caption: Pam Stoutenburgh has joined EPIC's Property and Casualty operations, as a Principal.

EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants announced today that Pam Stoutenburgh has joined the firm's Property and Casualty operations, as a Principal, reporting to EPIC Managing Principal and Director of the Southwest Region, KJ Wagner.

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

EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants Appoints Lou D’Agostino National Hedge Fund Practice Leader

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Principal and industry veteran, Lou D'Agostino, has been appointed to the newly-created position of National Hedge Fund Practice Leader as part of its Financial Services division.

In his new role, D'Agostino will be responsible for the continued growth and development of EPIC's hedge fund practice and its contribution to the expansion of its Financial Services business. He will also serve as an internal resource and advisor, assisting producers in better understanding the industry landscape as well as the unique risk management and insurance needs of Hedge Funds and other Alternative Asset Management clients.

"I feel privileged to have the opportunity to lead EPIC's National Hedge Fund Practice," said D'Agostino. "The needs of this market are dynamic and demanding and I remain committed to the innovation of products and programs to meet them."

D'Agostino has more than 19 years of insurance brokerage experience and is an expert in serving the financial services industry, with a specialized focus in the hedge fund sector.

D'Agostino joined EPIC in 2018 along with his team from Iron Cove Partners, where he created an industry-leading financial services practice. The company's strong reputation in the hedge fund sector earned it the 2017 and 2018 "Best US & Global Hedge Fund Industry Insurance Provider" awards from Hedgeweek.

"Lou has proven his ability to lead and we are thrilled to place him in such a key role. His depth of knowledge, ability to build relationships and competitive drive, make him an invaluable asset to our team and I anticipate him playing an essential role in the growth of EPIC's Financial Services Practice," said Philip V. Moyles, Jr., EVP of EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants and head of EPIC's Financial Services business.

"Over the last year, Lou has brought his expansive knowledge and expertise in the financial services industry to EPIC," said Tom O'Neil, EPIC's Northeast Region President. "Lou continues to be well known and well regarded by clients, colleagues and insurers throughout the hedge fund community and we are excited to elevate him to this new position."

About EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants:

EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property and casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm. EPIC has created a values-based, client-focused culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence.

EPIC team members have consistently recognized their company as a "Best Place to Work" in multiple regions and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

EPIC now has more than 2,000 team members operating from 65 offices across the U.S., providing Property and Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to EPIC clients.

With run rate revenues greater than $605 million, EPIC ranks among the top 15 retail insurance brokers in the U.S. Backed and sponsored by Oak Hill Capital Partners, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country.

For additional information, please visit https://www.epicbrokers.com/.

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* Photo caption: Lou D'Agostino has been appointed to the newly-created position of National Hedge Fund Practice Leader at EPIC.

EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Principal and industry veteran, Lou D'Agostino, has been appointed to the newly-created position of National Hedge Fund Practice Leader as part of its Financial Services division.

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

ARMCO Names Trevor Gauthier Chief Executive Officer

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of enterprise financial risk management solutions, today announced that Trevor Gauthier has been appointed as CEO and board member of ARMCO. Avi Naider, who led ARMCO for the past 10 years as CEO, will transition to the board of directors.

Gauthier was identified by New Capital Partners (NCP), the private equity firm that acquired ARMCO in July 2019. He will lead the development and execution of ARMCO's short, mid, and long-term vision, which will focus on customer satisfaction, expansion, and employee growth.

Gauthier brings 20 years of executive experience in enterprise SaaS technology solutions, and has a proven track record of leading companies to achieve exponential growth both organically and through acquisition. Most recently, he was president and chief operating officer at loan origination and enterprise mortgage technology provider Mortgage Cadence, an Accenture company. During his 14-year tenure with the company, which covered a period of time that included the financial crisis and the increased compliance and regulatory pressures that followed, Mortgage Cadence grew from a near start up to one of the top providers in its segment, and achieved significant expansion in its number of employees, revenue, profitably and sales volume.

"I've admired the vision New Capital Partners brings to the fintech space and all of the organizations that are part of its portfolio and I'm excited about the opportunities created by ARMCO's strength and momentum," said Gauthier. "I applaud Avi for all he has accomplished for the company. I'm looking forward to collaborating with our customers and working with the ARMCO team to increase customer satisfaction and expand our risk management and loan quality footprint in the marketplace."

"Trevor has a proven track record leading fintech companies that provide high quality enterprise solutions," said Naider. "He's a great choice to guide the company into its next phase of growth, and we're looking forward to the advances ARMCO will make under his direction."

About ARMCO

Over half of the top 20 mortgage lenders in the U.S. choose ARMCO as their provider for transaction risk management software. ARMCO's product line includes loan quality enterprise software, services, data and analytics. Its flagship product, ACES Audit Technology(TM), has set the bar for user definability in its category. It is used at virtually every point in the mortgage lifecycle, as well as for a wide range of risk-prone business operations outside traditional mortgage origination and servicing.

ARMCO's consultative approach to customer relationships leverages 25 years of mortgage risk intel, assuring that its clients are using the most effective risk mitigation strategies, and are using the fastest, most reliable, most efficient means for preventing risk-related loss. ARMCO distributes the ARMCO Mortgage QC Industry Trends Report, a free quarterly analysis of industry-wide mortgage loan quality. For more information, visit http://www.armco.us/ or call 1-800-858-1598.

About New Capital Partners

New Capital Partners (NCP) is a private equity firm comprised of former operators headquartered in Birmingham, Ala. NCP makes investments in niche technology and services companies in the healthcare, financial and business services industries. Leveraging its extensive operational experience, the NCP team helps create significant value in portfolio companies by cultivating true partnerships with management teams and focusing on one core goal: Building Great Companies. For more information, please visit http://www.newcapitalpartners.com/.

ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of enterprise financial risk management solutions, today announced that Trevor Gauthier has been appointed as CEO and board member of ARMCO. Avi Naider, who led ARMCO for the past 10 years as CEO, will transition to the board of directors.

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

Greyling – a Division of EPIC adds Lionel Bejean in Georgia

ALPHARETTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Lionel Bejean has joined the firm's Greyling Division, based in Alpharetta, Georgia, as Senior Vice President.

In his new position, Bejean will be responsible for serving the risk management, professional liability and property/casualty insurance needs of Greyling clients as well as developing new business for the firm.

Bejean's risk management and insurance career spans 25 years, focusing on the unique needs of design firms for 20 of these years. He has a deep understanding of design business risk issues and has been a strong partner to many leading A&E firms.

Bejean joins Greyling from Beazley, where he spent the past 13 years working with many of the nation's top design firms. In addition to operating from the Dallas area, where he is based, Bejean also worked in the London market for a number of years.

Prior to Beazley, Bejean worked in the Washington, D.C. area as both a broker for Marsh and as an underwriter for Victor O. Schinnerer & Company, Inc.

Originally from France, Bejean is a graduate of the Universite de Bourgogne. He also interned with the French Department at Colgate University for a year.

"We are thrilled to continue growing our operations and further strengthening our commitment to Design Firms with Lionel's addition," said Dave Collings, Managing Principal of Greyling. "He is a well-respected, knowledgeable, highly consultative professional who will deliver great value to our clients and to other Greyling and EPIC team members. I could not be more excited to have Lionel join our team."

Lionel Bejean can be reached at lionel.bejean@greyling.com or (469) 270-6773 x26773.

About EPIC:

EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property and casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm. EPIC has created a values-based, client-focused culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence.

EPIC team members have consistently recognized their company as a "Best Place to Work" in multiple regions and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

EPIC now has more than 1,800 team members operating from 80 offices across the U.S., providing Property and Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to EPIC clients.

With run rate revenues greater than $575 million, EPIC ranks among the top 15 retail insurance brokers in the U.S. Backed and sponsored by Oak Hill Capital Partners, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country.

For additional information, please visit https://www.epicbrokers.com/

EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Lionel Bejean has joined the firm's Greyling Division, based in Alpharetta, Georgia, as Senior Vice President.

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

EPIC Holdings Inc. adds Bill Nay as Chief Acquisition Officer in Atlanta

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center dba EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants) today announced the addition of insurance investment banking veteran Bill Nay as Chief Acquisition Officer of its parent company EPIC Holdings, Inc. Nay will be based in Atlanta, Ga. and report to EPIC Holdings CEO, John Hahn.

Nay brings to EPIC more than 15 years of mergers & acquisitions, capital markets and business development experience and success.

As Chief Acquisition Officer of EPIC Holdings, Inc., Nay will partner with John Hahn, Steve Denton, President of EPIC Holdings, Pete Garvey, CEO of EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, EPIC's Regional Presidents and other senior leaders across the country to source, develop and drive mergers & acquisition activity across EPIC's core retail brokerage business as well as the firm's Specialty Programs and Products groups.

Nay will also focus on leveraging EPIC's core competitive advantages to develop new avenues for growth in areas like small business and warranty. In addition, he will be responsible for helping to coordinate post transaction integration support.

Said John Hahn, "We are excited to have Bill lead our M&A strategy as well as participate as a member of our investor/capital markets relationship team. He has been a great partner and valued consultant to EPIC over the years and we look forward to him driving differentiated growth for us as we continue to expand and scale our business."

"I've had the pleasure of knowing John and the EPIC team since the Company's founding and have always admired their unique, client first approach to the insurance distribution market," said Nay. "I'm excited and honored to have the opportunity to build on such a strong foundation and look forward to finding ways to make a difference."

Prior to joining EPIC, Nay had a 16-year career at SunTrust Robinson Humphrey (a division of SunTrust Banks, Inc.) where he most recently led the firm's insurance investment banking efforts. In his capacity at SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, Nay consulted with and advised insurance services and carrier businesses on a variety of M&A and capital market solutions.

Nay attended the University of Georgia where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance.

Bill Nay can be reached in Atlanta, Ga. at bill.nay@epicbrokers.com or 678-324-3337.

About EPIC:

EPIC Holdings, Inc. is the corporate parent overseeing investments across the entire EPIC platform. The firm's core retail insurance brokerage business, EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, now has more than 2,000 team members operating from more than 70 offices across the U.S., providing Property and Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs, and Private Client solutions to EPIC clients.

EPIC has created a values-based, client-focused culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence.

EPIC team members have consistently recognized their company as a "Best Place to Work" in multiple regions and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

With run rate revenues greater than $600 million, EPIC ranks among the top 15 retail insurance brokers in the U.S. Backed and sponsored by Oak Hill Capital Partners, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country. For additional information, please visit https://www.epicbrokers.com.

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EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center dba EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants) today announced the addition of insurance investment banking veteran Bill Nay as Chief Acquisition Officer of its parent company EPIC Holdings, Inc. Nay will be based in Atlanta, Ga. and report to EPIC Holdings CEO, John Hahn.

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

EPIC adds Jim Triana in Ontario, California

ONTARIO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Jim Triana has joined the firm as Vice President, Property & Casualty.

Triana will be based in EPIC's Ontario, Calif. office and report to Dan Ryan, Managing Principal of EPIC's Inland Empire Operations as a part of EPIC's Transportation & Logistics Team.

Triana will have responsibility for new business development and for providing expertise and consultation to middle market transportation and logistics clients. Triana will focus primarily on business in Southern California and Las Vegas/Southern Nevada.

Triana joins EPIC from Pan American Insurance Services (Palm Desert and Fresno offices), where he was a senior transportation broker. He also spent time with TI Advisors and The National Truck Services Group in Phoenix, AZ.

Said EPIC's Dan Ryan, "We are thrilled to have Jim join our dynamic Transportation & Logistics team. He will help to drive the growth of our property and casualty operations in the Inland Empire, Las Vegas, and across the West. Jim is the consummate team player and a great collaborator. I couldn't be more pleased to have him on our team."

Said Triana, "I am very excited to be a part of EPIC and its Transportation & Logistics Platform. EPIC's reputation for professionalism, innovation, and service excellence provides a real opportunity to most effectively serve my clients and drive their success."

Jim Triana can be reached at jim.triana@epicbrokers.com or (702) 505-7482

About EPIC:

EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property and casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm. EPIC has created a values-based, client-focused culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence.

EPIC team members have consistently recognized their company as a "Best Place to Work" in multiple regions and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

EPIC now has more than 2,000 team members operating from more than 70 offices across the U.S., providing Property and Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs, and Private Client solutions to EPIC clients.

With run rate revenues greater than $600 million, EPIC ranks among the top 15 retail insurance brokers in the U.S. Backed and sponsored by Oak Hill Capital Partners, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country.

EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Jim Triana has joined the firm as Vice President, Property & Casualty.

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

Mike Marshall Named COO at Mold Inspection Sciences Texas

AUSTIN, Texas /ScoopCloud/ --

Mold Inspection Sciences Texas announced today that Director of Operations Mike Marshall has been promoted to chief operating officer. In his new role, Marshall will oversee the company's operational aspects, coordinate with managers and departments to achieve objectives and goals, promote employee growth, and assist in establishing policies that continue to promote company culture and vision.

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

Aclaro Announces New Board Member and the Release of Aclaro EcoSystem 3.0

CHICAGO, Ill. /ScoopCloud/ -- Aclaro Inc., the game-changing Artificial Intelligence software company that provides disruptive technologies to the automotive, financial, and government sectors, announces a new Board Member and the release of Aclaro EcoSystem 3.0 (ES 3.0). With these announcements, Aclaro continues rapid advancement toward its overarching mission of helping lenders, dealers and consumers develop and nurture longer mutually beneficial relationships.

Introducing New Board Member Peter M. Leger

Aclaro has appointed auto industry expert Peter M. Leger as its newest Board Member. Leger is the founder and CEO of IVSG LLC, a provider of disruptive technology that empowers automotive retailers and original equipment manufacturers ("OEMs"). He and his team recently launched GlobalConnectPlatform(GCP3) and partnered with PickCloud/Googleto distribute the software to the global automotive retail sector.

Leger has extensive leadership and management expertise in the global automotive sector. He was the CEO of Credit Management Solutions Inc., the innovator and pioneer in online credit and automotive loan processing. One of his initiatives there was Credit Connection, which was subsequently sold to DealerTrack. Preceding CMSI, Leger was President of ADP Dealer Services(AKA CDK Global), President and CEO of MSX International, and a board member of APAC Customer Services and Outsourcing Solutions, Inc.

Aclaro is extremely excited to tap into Leger's vast insights and expertise from his decades of success in the auto industry. Throughout his career, he has led many growing businesses to a sustainable EBITDA/profitable basis by introducing new innovative technology to the sector. Leger's voice will be a critical resource as Aclaro continues its impressive pattern of growth.

"I am proud to join the Aclaro's Board, and I look forward to working with Carlos, the Aclaro team, and the other directors as the company builds for the future. I believe that Aclaro has the innovative technology and know-how to change the way that dealers, lenders, and consumers interact in a fully integrated, closed loop real-time marketplace that benefits all participating stakeholders. This is an exciting time for Aclaro and its breakthrough Artificial Intelligence technology especially in creating the Aclaro MarketPlace in connecting lenders' pre-approved borrowers with dealers real-time inventory," said Leger.

Introducing The Aclaro EcoSystem: ES 3.0

Aclaro announces ES 3.0, a game changing toolset for vehicle purchasers, lenders, and dealers.

ES 3.0 enables lenders to better understand a customer's propensity to purchase, offers real time inventory from multiple dealers tailored to a customer's preferences, and helps close vehicle sales and financing faster. The ES 3.0 process begins with Aclaro AI's learning a borrower's propensity to buy a vehicle. Then ES 3.0 engages the borrower to come and visit the Aclaro MarketPlace with a customized Call to Action via multiple channels including email, SMS, and Web targeting. In the MarketPlace, a borrower/consumer can select a list of vehicles to test drive, start the trade-in process, and the financing process. The financing process uses Nexus Score and the Aclaro's Alternative Data., Through Aclaro's proprietary algorithms, lenders gain a better sense of the borrower's cash flow, financial information, and their probability of paying back the loan in full.

Throughout the ES 3.0 processes, mutual value is created for lenders, dealers, and consumers. Lenders obtain granular financial information about a borrower that is based solely on cash flow. They quickly identify profitable lending opportunities while mitigating default risk. Auto dealers integrate their real-time daily inventory with the Aclaro Marketplace to provide consumers with the vehicles they actually want. Dealers close deals faster with permissioned customer financials. Consumers also obtain many benefits from Aclaro ES 3.0, including the ability to easily find-and be approved for-the purchase of their next dream vehicle.

Ultimately, Aclaro ES 3.0 makes life easier and better for lenders, dealers, and consumers. It saves significant time, reduces risk, increases sales and makes the auto purchasing process much more pleasant and trustworthy.

High Expectations

After identifying significant pain points in the automotive lending industry, Aclaro is leveraging game-changing technology to assist all stakeholders. With another auto industry expert board member and the release of the game changing tools in Aclaro ES 3.0, the company will quickly and permanently shift the paradigm.

If you are an auto lender, auto dealer, or prospective auto buyer, we encourage you to visit us at http://www.aclaro.io/ to learn more about our company, our stellar team, and our must-have products.

Aclaro Inc., the game-changing Artificial Intelligence software company that provides disruptive technologies to the automotive, financial, and government sectors, announces a new Board Member and the release of Aclaro EcoSystem 3.0 (ES 3.0). With these announcements, Aclaro continues rapid advancement toward its overarching mission of helping lenders, dealers and consumers develop and nurture longer mutually beneficial relationships.

Related link: https://aclaro.io/

EPIC Launches New Employee Benefits Consulting Labor Practice Led by Kimberly Cicero in DC

DULUTH, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Kimberly Cicero has joined the firm as SVP, Labor Practice Leader. Cicero will be based in the Washington, D.C. Metro area reporting to EPIC's Duluth, Ga. office and Steve Needle, Managing Principal Employer Services, Southeast Region.

In her new role, Cicero will have responsibility for the development and oversight of a Taft-Hartley business practice which will focus on meeting the unique benefit and consulting needs of Trust Funds.

Cicero joins EPIC from Cigna Healthcare where she spent the past 12 years serving Taft-Hartley and Federal Business clients and their membership. While at Cigna, she managed the segment's Southeast region as well as a large Federal Business segment.

Cicero spent the first 16 years of her career with two third-party administrators, Carday Associates, Inc. and Zenith-American Solutions, working in all aspects of Taft-Hartley trust fund administration. Here she earned her strong, positive labor reputation by understanding the distinct needs of trust funds; and most importantly, serving the membership they represent.

"We are thrilled to continue the growth of our Employee Benefits Consulting operations in Georgia and the Southeast with Kim's addition," said EPIC's Steven Needle. "She is a well-respected, highly consultative employee benefits professional, well versed in the intricacies of Taft-Hartley joint labor/management plans, who will deliver great value to our clients and to other EPIC team members. I could not be more excited to have Kim join our EPIC team."

Kimberly Cicero can be reached at kimberly.cicero@epicbrokers.com or (240) 271-2753.

About EPIC

EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property and casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm. EPIC has created a values-based, client-focused culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence.

EPIC team members have consistently recognized their company as a "Best Place to Work" in multiple regions and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

EPIC now has more than 2,000 team members operating from 70 offices across the U.S., providing Property and Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to EPIC clients.

With run rate revenues greater than $600 million, EPIC ranks among the top 15 retail insurance brokers in the U.S. Backed and sponsored by Oak Hill Capital Partners, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country. For additional information, please visit https://www.epicbrokers.com/.

EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Kimberly Cicero has joined the firm as SVP, Labor Practice Leader.

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

Brent Grablachoff Appoints 3 New Coaches to Kicking World Staff

AUSTIN, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Kicking World expanded its reach today by deploying three new coaches who will service the football enthused states of New Jersey, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Owner Brent Grablachoff made the announcement.

"These three young men have done phenomenal jobs assisting as student coaches at our camps over the last few seasons. After having come through our program as campers, and more recently as student coaches, we realized it was the right time to enlist them as regional kicking coaches to help grow our national presence even further," said Brent Grablachoff, owner of Kicking World.

Pat Davis
The Lacey Township (Lacey, NJ) native Pat Davis has been a student of Kicking World since the 8th grade. The new kicking coach studied under Coach Brent Grablachoff throughout HS and College and is wrapping up his final season at Pace University. Pat will handle Kicking World's very popular NJ/NYC corridor.

Patrick Sandler
The Roncalli HS (Indianapolis, IN) standout kicked 2 game-winning field goals in the Indiana HS state playoffs. Patrick Sandler attends the University of Dayton in Ohio and serves as a student coach at Kicking World camps across the Midwest. Patrick will now offer kicking lessons in Indianapolis.

David Carney
The Johnstown (PA) native has studied under Kicking World lead snapping coach Steve Terlesky. David Carney had a standout long-snapping career at Division II programs - Bloomsburg University / California University of Pennsylvania. The new long snapping coach will handle Kicking World's Pittsburgh and Central PA regions.

About Kicking World
Kicking World (www.kickingworld.com/) is the leading football kicking, punting & snapping instruction provider in the world. The Company, based in Austin, Texas holds over 50 national kicking camps in 34 major cities in 20 states training over 1,500 students a season. Coach Brent Grablachoff and his staff also provide year-round private instruction. Kicking World's clients include hundreds of students from all levels including Professional, Collegiate, High School and Youth from various geographic locations across the world.

Visit https://www.kickingworld.com/ for more information.

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Kicking World expanded its reach today by deploying three new coaches who will service the football enthused states of New Jersey, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Owner Brent Grablachoff made the announcement.

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

VLP Law Group Announces the Addition of Mike Morrissey as a Partner in its Technology Transactions Practice Group

PALO ALTO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- VLP Law Group LLP is pleased to announce that Mike Morrissey has joined the firm as a partner in its Technology Transactions Practice Group. Mr. Morrissey comes to VLP from MobileIron (NASDAQ: MOBL), #1 on Deloitte's Technology Fast 500 in 2014 (for revenue growth from 2009-2013) and a VLP client. Mr. Morrissey served as MobileIron's first General Counsel before transitioning to a strategic business role as Vice President of Corporate Development.

For over 25 years, Mr. Morrissey has represented fast-growing technology companies in their most important transactions. He has extensive experience across a wide variety of transactions, including corporate partnering deals, technology licensing, commercial/distribution agreements and mergers and acquisitions. He brings a pragmatic approach to structuring complex transactions that both mitigates risk and achieves business objectives.

Prior to MobileIron, Mr. Morrissey was a partner at Orrick, at Heller Ehrman and at Venture Law Group. One of the founding attorneys of Venture Law Group, Mr. Morrissey was the head of that firm's Technology Transactions Group as well as a member of its Executive Committee.

"Mike is a nationally renowned technology transactions and business attorney who will add tremendous value to the VLP team, not only in terms of what he will bring to VLP as a lawyer, but also in terms of the seasoned business skills and experience that he will bring to the firm," said Dan Burke, a Founding Partner of VLP. "We are thrilled that he has joined us and look forward to benefiting from the unique skills he will offer to VLP and our clients."

"I have known and practiced with Mike for decades; he is an exceptional attorney of rare stature, representative of the partnership VLP is building," added VLP Partner General Counsel David Jargiello, himself a founding attorney of Venture Law Group.

"I'm excited to join VLP. I've worked with the firm for many years as a client, and as such I've experienced the exceptional value of its forward-looking model for the practice of law. I look forward to being part of the firm's future as well as joining colleagues that I have known for many years," said Morrissey.

About VLP:

Founded in 2008, VLP is a business and transactional law firm that delivers top quality legal services from experienced attorneys through an efficient platform. The firm has a broad practice, reaching across many industry sectors, including high tech, life sciences, clean tech, retail, consumer products, edtech, and real estate. VLP has continued its strong growth and is made up of noted attorneys with significant experience who believe VLP's unique, client-oriented model is the best platform for their practice.

Our partners are regularly recognized by their peers as outstanding attorneys, and the firm has been recognized as a top company for its promotion of quality of life in the workplace. VLP partners represent clients that vary in size from individual executives and early-stage startups to Fortune 500 companies. Our clients include public and private corporations, venture capital investors, private equity funds, educational institutions and companies, nonprofits and individuals.

We provide general corporate, licensing, contract, intellectual property protection and counseling, securities regulation, financing, merger and acquisition, commercial lending, tax, employment, professional responsibility, and general commercial litigation services.

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

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VLP Law Group LLP is pleased to announce that Mike Morrissey has joined the firm as a partner in its Technology Transactions Practice Group. Mr. Morrissey comes to VLP from MobileIron (NASDAQ: MOBL), #1 on Deloitte's Technology Fast 500 in 2014 (for revenue growth from 2009-2013) and a VLP client.

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

Paul B. Stetz Joins Fairport Wealth

CLEVELAND, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- Fairport Wealth (formerly Fairport Asset Management) announced today the appointment of Paul B. Stetz as Chief Operating Officer and member of the Executive Leadership Team.

Prior to joining Fairport, Paul has held leadership positions with Schwab Advisor Services and Fidelity Clearing & Custody Solutions, where he successfully led Sales & Relationship Management teams focused on developing trusted partnerships, delivering strategic consulting and value-added solutions to Registered Investment Advisors and their end clients.

Most recently, Stetz was a Managing Director with Mercer Advisors, where he successfully led the firm's mergers and acquisitions strategy in the Central, Great Lakes and Northeast Regions. He brings a deep understanding of the M&A landscape, deal structure and trusted relationships with RIA firms and industry partners across the country.

"Paul's track record in leading successful teams and deep understanding of RIAs and their clients make him an ideal fit for the role of Chief Operating Officer at Fairport," said Managing Partners Kenneth Coleman and Heather Ettinger. "His focus and experience will allow us to accelerate momentum and future growth. We're thrilled to have him on our team."

"Fairport is a recognized and trusted brand. I have always viewed Fairport as a leader in the wealth management industry, delivering a planning-led, holistic wealth management solution to clients and delivering customized solutions to their niche markets well ahead of their industry peers," said Stetz. "The client-first culture, committed and professional staff and a dedicated leadership team with a clear vision for the future make Fairport very special."

About Fairport Wealth:

Fairport Wealth inspires families by providing comprehensive wealth management solutions to high net worth individuals. Our team of credentialed professionals, including CPAs, CFP(R) certificants and CFA(R) charterholders have experience in guiding corporate executives, business owners and women of wealth. We help our clients with life's transitions including succession, retirement and liquidity planning, marital/partnership changes or loss of a spouse. Our clients value our depth of talent and experience, along with our collaborative and approachable style. More information available at https://www.fairportwealth.com/.

Luma Wealth Advisors is a division of Fairport that provides women with personalized wealth planning, experienced investment management, and a supportive, enriching community where they can learn, connect, and celebrate with other women. More information available at http://lumawealth.com/.

About HighTower:

HighTower is a national wealth management firm that provides growth capital and front- to back-end support services to independent-minded financial advisory businesses. Operating as a Registered Investment Advisor, HighTower provides investment, financial and retirement planning services to individuals, foundations and family offices. Corporate services include 401(k) consulting and corporate cash management. Visit https://www.hightoweradvisors.com/.

Securities offered through HighTower Securities, LLC. Member FINRA/SIPC, HighTower Advisors, LLC is a SEC registered investment Adviser.

Fairport Wealth (formerly Fairport Asset Management) announced today the appointment of Paul B. Stetz as Chief Operating Officer and member of the Executive Leadership Team.

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

EPIC adds Cecille Feliciano in Los Angeles CA

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Cecille Feliciano has joined the firm as Senior Vice President, Employee Benefits.

Feliciano will be based in EPIC's Los Angeles, Calif. office and report to Jim Gillette, President of EPIC's Pacific South Region, and Tiffany McClellan, Regional Director, Employee Benefits.

In her new position, Feliciano will have responsibility for new business development and for the design, implementation, and management of Employee Benefits programs, focusing on the needs of middle-market companies across a wide range of business and industry, including financial services, healthcare, manufacturing and technology.

Feliciano joins EPIC from Crystal & Company in Los Angeles, where she spent the past five years as Managing Director, Employee Benefit Services. She previously spent six years with Heffernan Insurance Brokers in Los Angeles as Managing Vice President, Employee Benefits, focusing on new business development and the strategic design and implementation of Employee Benefits programs.

"We are thrilled to continue the growth of our Employee Benefits Consulting operations in Southern California with Cecille's addition," said EPIC's Jim Gillette. "She is a well-respected, highly consultative employee benefits professional who will deliver great value to our clients and to other EPIC team members. I could not be more excited to have Cecille join our EPIC team."

Cecille Feliciano can be reached at cecille.feliciano@epicbrokers.com or (213) 629-8904.

About EPIC

EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property and casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm. EPIC has created a values-based, client-focused culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence.

EPIC team members have consistently recognized their company as a "Best Place to Work" in multiple regions and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

EPIC now has more than 1,800 team members operating from 80 offices across the U.S., providing Property and Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to EPIC clients.

With run rate revenues greater than $575 million, EPIC ranks among the top 15 retail insurance brokers in the U.S. Backed and sponsored by Oak Hill Capital Partners, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country. For additional information, please visit https://www.epicbrokers.com/.

EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Cecille Feliciano has joined the firm as Senior Vice President, Employee Benefits.

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

Mid America Mortgage Promotes Michael Cooksey to Executive Managing Director of Production

ADDISON, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) announced today that it has promoted Michael Cooksey, founder of Mid America's most successful branch The Cooksey Team, to Executive Managing Director of Production. In this new role, Cooksey will be responsible for overseeing and ensuring the success of Mid America's current network of retail branches nationwide, as well as recruiting and on-boarding new branches. In addition, Cooksey will continue to manage The Cooksey Team, which generates roughly $300 million in annual origination volume.

"Mid America has always strived to be a different kind of mortgage company, due in large part to the entrepreneurial spirit that the firm has maintained since its inception," said Mid America Owner and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bode. "As head of Mid America's most successful branch, Michael Cooksey has succeeded by establishing a unique vision and mission for his branch and developing essential leadership and management skills amongst his team members, which has allowed those professionals to grow and develop their own teams under The Cooksey Team and Mid America Mortgage umbrella. In his new role, Cooksey will be able to deliver this same mentorship and coaching to all Mid America branches to help them drive growth and achieve their goals."

Since joining Mid America, Cooksey has received numerous awards for excellence in the industry, including the 2017 HousingWire' "HW Insiders" award, the 2017 National Mortgage Professional "40 Under 40" award and the 2018 Mortgage Professional America "Hot 100." award. Additionally, The Cooksey Team was named one of North Texas' "Best Places to Work" by the Dallas Business Journal in both 2017 and 2018.

Under Cooksey's leadership, The Cooksey Team has achieved year-over-year growth in volume and profitability for the last six years, including a 30 percent increase in both overall volume and in the number of loan units closed in 2018. By using Mid America's internal eClosing platform and leveraging Fannie Mae's Day 1 Certainty(tm) program, the branch decreased its cost to originate by 14 percent last year, resulting in a 36 percent increase in branch profitability. These results translated into financial success for The Cooksey Team's production staff. More than 80 percent of Cooksey Team loan originators (LOs) increased their production in 2018, with some achieving as much as 100 percent growth over 2017.

"Leading by example has always been a core tenant of my personal management philosophy. It's something that I have put into practice daily as head of The Cooksey Team and that I will continue to do in my new role at Mid America," Cooksey said. "For me, it's not just enough to help a branch close more loans. The real growth happens when branch managers are equipped with the coaching and leadership skills necessary to develop their own brand and actually build a better business. Mid America truly allows branches to create and maintain their own culture, and it's my job to help them find what those things are and then help them create the roadmap in which to get there."

Mid America Mortgage is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status or other characteristics protected by applicable law. For more information on joining Mid America Mortgage, contact Michael Cooksey at or (972) 767-5701 or michael.cooksey@midamericamortgage.com, or visit https://www.midamericamortgage.com/careers/.

About Mid America Mortgage, Inc.

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

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

Named a 2018 "Top Mortgage Workplaces" winner by Mortgage Professional America and a 2018 "Top Mortgage Employer" by National Mortgage Professional, Mid America is looking for tech-savvy, service-oriented mortgage professionals to join our growing team. We are dedicated to providing our employees with industry-leading tools and technology to deliver a great package of competitive pricing, programs and knowledgeable service. Want to join our team? Visit https://www.midamericamortgage.com/careers/.

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Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) announced today that it has promoted Michael Cooksey, founder of Mid America's most successful branch The Cooksey Team, to Executive Managing Director of Production. In this new role, Cooksey will be responsible for overseeing and ensuring the success of Mid America's current network of retail branches nationwide, as well as recruiting and on-boarding new branches.

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

Founders of RBS Re Join EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants as Part of Growing EPIC Reinsurance Unit

MIAMI, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today the additions of Alex Soria, Tony Rodriguez, Randy Baker and Ken Knopp, a well-known and highly regarded team of Healthcare Reinsurance specialists, who spent nearly 20 years together as RBS Re and more recently as Cardinal Point, LLC (a South Miami based firm).

Soria, Rodriguez, Baker and Knopp bring their exceptional knowledge of Managed Care Reinsurance products and solutions for HMOs, health plans and provider organizations to EPIC. The group of industry experts will add support and enhance the growing operations of EPIC Reinsurance (EPIC Re) which formerly operated as Integro Re, prior to EPIC's January 31, 2019 acquisition of the U.S. operations of Integro.

"We have known and highly respected Alex, Tony, Randy and Ken for many years," said Peter Robinson, Managing Principal of EPIC Re. "Their addition to our team is another exciting step forward for EPIC Re and our Health Plan Reinsurance Advisory strategy."

Added Steve Denton, President of EPIC Holdings, Inc., "The Healthcare Industry has become increasingly complex and challenging and our new colleagues will compliment and further expand EPIC Re's existing strength in analytics and risk mitigation. We are very happy to have Alex, Tony, Randy and Ken as a key part of our growing Reinsurance Advisory Practice."

"I'm very proud of the team and positive reputation we built together at RBS Re and Cardinal Point over the years and believe that joining EPIC is the ideal path forward," said Alex Soria. "We couldn't be more excited about the future as a part of EPIC Re."

Added Tony Rodriguez, "Joining EPIC provides us with an extraordinary, complementary portfolio of products and services as well as a significant distribution opportunity. It was an easy decision for us to join Peter and the EPIC Re team."

The team's addition is just the latest move in further building EPIC's Healthcare Reinsurance expertise. In January 2019, EPIC added Senior Vice President and Principal Blake Kirk in San Francisco. Kirk has worked extensively within the Healthcare industry, focusing on HMO reinsurance and provider excess of loss coverage, and holds a Master's Degree in Healthcare Administration.

About EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants:

EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property and casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm. EPIC has created a values-based, client-focused culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence.

EPIC team members have consistently recognized their company as a "Best Place to Work" in multiple regions and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

EPIC now has more than 2,000 team members operating from 65 offices across the U.S., providing Property and Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to EPIC clients.

With run rate revenues greater than $575 million, EPIC ranks among the top 15 retail insurance brokers in the U.S. Backed and sponsored by Oak Hill Capital Partners, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country. For additional information, please visit https://www.epicbrokers.com/.

EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today the additions of Alex Soria, Tony Rodriguez, Randy Baker and Ken Knopp, a well-known and highly regarded team of Healthcare Reinsurance specialists, who spent nearly 20 years together as RBS Re and more recently as Cardinal Point, LLC (a South Miami based firm).

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

The Mortgage Collaborative Adds Two New Board Members, Enjoys Record Attendance at Summer Conference

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the mortgage industry's only independent cooperative, today announced the addition of Kate deKay and Allison Johnston to their prestigious board of directors. Johnston and deKay were voted in Sunday, August 18, 2019, during the Lender Co-op board meeting, which took place in Nashville, Tennessee during TMC's summer conference.

Kate deKay is the CEO of Eustis Mortgage Corporation and is responsible for leading the Eustis family of company brands. She comes from a long line of mortgage lending professionals and offers a fresh perspective about embracing technology and empowering her employees to make decisions in the best interest of customers.

Allison Johnston, chief operating officer of Success Mortgage Partners, brings over 27 years of diverse industry experience. Currently serving as the Mortgage Industry Advisory Board (MIAB) vice president, former Michigan Mortgage Lenders Association (MMLA) state board president and current MMLA ambassador and membership committee chairperson, Johnston provides new insight and understanding to all facets of the industry.

"When organizations lose touch with their customers and stop listening, they become irrelevant quickly," says Jim Park, the chief executive officer of TMC. "That's why at TMC, our members drive our focus and key initiatives. I'm very excited that our new board will help to continue our tradition of openness and collaboration."

This tradition of openness and collaboration is what drove participation at TMC's most recent summer conference, which was held August 18-20, 2019, in Nashville, Tennessee. With 348 attendees, TMC is celebrating a 17% increase in lender member attendance from their Winter Conference in Austin, Texas this past February. The Nashville event featured increasingly diverse lender members and speakers, an emphasis on relationship building and communication, new interactive whiteboard sessions, and the highest "LTV" (lender-to-vendor ratio) of any major industry conference thus far in 2019.

"We strive to create a conference experience for our lender members focused exclusively on our members' wants and needs," said Rich Swerbinsky, the chief operating officer of TMC. "We're in an industry of constant change, and our members continue to provide us with excellent feedback on what they value out of a conference experience."

TMC also announced the date and location for their next lender member conference, which will be held at The Roosevelt New Orleans, February 16-18, 2020. TMC's conferences provide lender members a unique opportunity to interact with top industry leaders. Members participate in compelling and interactive sessions led by their peers focused on growth initiatives, business best practices and experiences with third party providers.

About The Mortgage Collaborative:

Based in San Diego, CA, The Mortgage Collaborative was founded in 2013 to empower mortgage lenders across the country with better financial execution, reduced costs, enhanced expertise and improved compliance and to help its members access the dynamic and changing consumer base in America. The association is managed by its founding members: John Robbins, CMB; David Kittle, CMB; Gary Acosta, CEO of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP); and Jim Park, former chair of the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA). Robbins and Kittle are former chairmen of the Mortgage Bankers Association of America (MBA). For more information, visit http://www.mortgagecollaborative.com/.

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The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the mortgage industry's only independent cooperative, today announced the addition of Kate deKay and Allison Johnston to their prestigious board of directors. Johnston and deKay were voted in Sunday, August 18, 2019, during the Lender Co-op board meeting, which took place in Nashville, Tennessee during TMC's summer conference.

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

Lemme, a division of EPIC, Welcomes Owen Bailitz to Professional Services Firms Practice

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. /ScoopCloud/ -- Lemme, a division of EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, announce today the addition of Owen Bailitz as a Principal within the firm's Professional Services Firms Practice. He will be based in Lemme's Arlington Heights, Illinois offices.

In his new role, Bailitz will work closely with Jay Moroney, Managing Principal, to continue driving the expansion of Lemme's risk management consulting services business. He will also provide Lemme's Professional Services clients with industry insights and advice on evaluating and responding to risk events and areas of emerging risk.

Bailitz brings multidisciplinary expertise and diverse industry experience in client service, firm operations, and risk management leadership roles, gained over a successful 20-year public accounting career.

Prior to joining Lemme, Bailitz was a Risk Management Partner in the National Office of RSM US LLP, the nation's fifth largest public accounting firm, where he led numerous risk management and quality control initiatives and directed the firm's response to significant risk events involving the firm's audit clients.

After leaving RSM, he founded Bailitz LLC to provide smaller national, regional and local public accounting firms with a level of risk management, quality control, and compliance expertise typically found in the national offices of Big 4 and other large international firms.

"I have a passion for risk management and enjoy working with firms of all sizes to address risk and quality challenges and to navigate difficult and unusual situations," said Bailitz. "Joining Lemme, a recognized leader in Professional Liability Insurance and Risk Management Consulting services, was an easy decision given our shared beliefs and values and mutual commitment to providing superior products and services to firms in this space."

Bailitz is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA), as well as a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA).

Said Jay Moroney, "The Professional Services Industry is facing significant change and disruption at present. More than ever, Law firms and Accounting firms are in need of knowledgeable, dependable, forward-thinking counsel to successfully understand and navigate a radically different risk environment. Owen will play a very important role in providing this advice and counsel to Lemme clients."

"We are excited to have Owen join our team to further expand and strengthen the Risk Management Consulting services and solutions provided by our Professional Services Firms Practice," said Mario Lemme. "He will be a tremendous resource to our clients and our entire team, both at Lemme and across the larger EPIC organization."

For further information please contact Jay Moroney at jay.moroney@lemme.com or (847) 385-6803.

About EPIC

EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property and casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm. EPIC has created a values-based, client-focused culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence.

EPIC team members have consistently recognized their company as a "Best Place to Work" in multiple regions and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

EPIC now has more than 1,800 team members operating from 80 offices across the U.S., providing Property and Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to EPIC clients.

With run rate revenues greater than $575 million, EPIC ranks among the top 15 retail insurance brokers in the U.S. Backed and sponsored by Oak Hill Capital Partners, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country. Learn more: https://www.epicbrokers.com/.

Lemme, a division of EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, announce today the addition of Owen Bailitz as a Principal within the firm's Professional Services Firms Practice. He will be based in Lemme's Arlington Heights, Illinois offices.

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

Take Three Technologies Selects Ruth Lee, CMB, as Executive Vice President

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- Take Three Technologies (Take3(TM)), a Denver-based FinTech startup focused on empowering mortgage lenders and loan originators with best-in-class technology solutions today announced its hiring of Ruth Lee as the organization's Executive Vice President.

"After a thorough and extensive search, we are pleased to announce Ruth Lee will take the helm at Take3," said Take 3 President and CEO Anita Padilla-Fitzgerald. "Ruth has an impressive track record of success in the mortgage banking and lending industries. Her experience, paired with her deep knowledge of innovative lending practices and technology, make her uniquely qualified to lead our technology expansion efforts. We are confident that we have selected the right person for the job, and we are delighted she has accepted the position."

In her new role with Take3, Lee will lead the startup's efforts to expand adoption of its proprietary software, TheRuleTool(TM). This SaaS solution provides originators with on-demand access to guidelines using a simple online and mobile-friendly interface. TheRuleTool improves efficiency and reduces operational drag early in the process for mortgage banking operations and executives.

"I am thrilled to join the Take3 team," said Lee. "Given the complexity of today's mortgage lending landscape, TheRuleTool simplifies access to information for originators, providing a common-sense platform focused on empowerment and education. TheRuleTool's - and Take3's - success potential is exciting for a mortgage industry entrepreneur like me."

About Take3 Technologies:

Take Three Technologies is a Denver-based technology and marketing firm for the mortgage industry. Since 2014, Take3(TM) has positioned itself as a leader in the fintech industry, passionately developing innovative solutions that allow mortgage industry lenders to produce loans in a more agile and compliant way. To start a free 30-day trial of TheRuleTool(TM), simply email support@theruletool.com.

For more on Take Three Technologies, visit https://www.take3tech.com/.

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Take Three Technologies (Take3(TM)), a Denver-based FinTech startup focused on empowering mortgage lenders and loan originators with best-in-class technology solutions today announced its hiring of Ruth Lee as the organization's Executive Vice President.

Related link: https://www.take3tech.com/

Bank of Southern California N.A. Names Joel Ewan Senior Vice President, Credit Administration

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTC Pink: BCAL), a community business bank headquartered in San Diego, has announced the appointment of Joel Ewan as Senior Vice President, Credit Administration. In this newly created role, he will be responsible for managing, implementing, and evaluating credit policy initiatives as well as analyzing and structuring commercial credit for clients across multiple industry sectors.

Mr. Ewan is an accomplished professional in the banking industry with nearly 40 years of experience in managing all aspects of commercial and consumer lending in the San Diego region. He brings a wealth of knowledge having held positions at different financial institutions across the region, most recently serving as Executive Vice President for Primary Funding Corporation. Involved in the community, Mr. Ewan served on the Board of Directors for the Risk Management Association and the Neighborhood National Bank Board of Directors. He holds a Master of Business Administration degree with distinction in Finance from the New York University.

"Joel is a strong addition to our underwriting and credit administration team," said Robert Marshall, Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer. "He has a long and distinguished career as an executive level credit officer and will play a significant role as we continue to expand our reach throughout Southern California and strategically position the bank for continued growth," concluded Marshall.

About Bank of Southern California:

A growing community bank, established in 2001, Bank of Southern California, N.A., with headquarters in San Diego, CA, is locally owned and managed, and offers a range of financial products to individuals, professionals and small-to-medium sized businesses. The Bank's solution-driven, relationship-based approach to banking provides accessibility to decision makers and enhances value through strong partnerships with its clients. The Bank currently operates eleven branches in San Diego County, Los Angeles County, Orange County, and the Coachella Valley in Riverside County, as well as a production office in West Los Angeles. For more information, please visit https://www.banksocal.com/ or call (858) 847-4780.

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Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTC Pink: BCAL), a community business bank headquartered in San Diego, has announced the appointment of Joel Ewan as Senior Vice President, Credit Administration. In this newly created role, he will be responsible for managing, implementing, and evaluating credit policy initiatives as well as analyzing and structuring commercial credit for clients across multiple industry sectors.

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

EHOP Health Hires Baker Freiberg as Vice President of Sales

RALEIGH, N.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- EHOP Health(R), a chronic disease reversal company headquartered in the Triangle region, is proud to announce the hire of Baker Freiberg as Vice President of Sales. A veteran of the insurance industry, Freiberg brings extensive experience working with large employers that are looking for help reducing their healthcare costs.

"Our team has developed a deep respect for Baker over the years that we have worked with him, and are thrilled to have him join us. His passion for helping employers reverse chronic disease and create healthy cultures is perfectly aligned with our mission, and his extensive relationships with the best consultants across our region help us bring much-needed assistance to employers looking for better solutions," said William (B.J.) Lawson, CEO and co-founder of the Apex-based company with clients across the southeast.

A close-knit team of healthcare professionals, Freiberg was impressed by the passion the co-founders have for addressing an unmet need in the marketplace. "I'm excited to be part of the EHOP Health team in the Triangle," said Freiberg. "Large employers are desperately seeking help in not only controlling their healthcare costs, but also in reducing them. EHOP Health brings a unique approach to the market by seeking to reverse chronic disease and keep employees out of the health system. No one else in the industry is taking such a proactive approach to fighting medical trend, and I believe employers across the country will be excited to hear our story."

Originally from New Orleans, Freiberg and his wife live in Raleigh with their newborn son. He has spent over a decade in the insurance industry, with stints at Coventry of the Carolinas, Aetna and most recently Blue Cross NC. He received both his BA and MBA from UNC Chapel Hill, and he and his wife are both lifelong Tar Heel fans. Freiberg enjoys spending time outside, particularly riding his bike around Jordan Lake and running on the local Greenway trails.

EHOP Health is headquartered in Apex, NC and has clients across the southeast. The company anticipates rapid growth across the region as they scale operations. Those interested in joining the EHOP Health team may visit https://www.ehophealth.com/
for further information.

About EHOP Health:

EHOP Health helps employees reverse chronic disease and feel their best. It's flagship program, Journey 2 Health, offers personalized health coaching services and a science-based online curriculum. Clients lower healthcare costs while investing into their people and culture throughout the chronic disease reversal program.

Although the majority of Americans suffer from at least one chronic disease, conditions such as diabetes, metabolic syndrome, hypertension and obesity can be reversible. Co-founders William (B.J.) Lawson, MD and Joe Jenkins, MD JD launched EHOP Health and the Journey 2 Health solution in 2016 after building a program and team to focus on disease reversal rather than disease management and compliance.

For more information about EHOP Health, visit https://www.ehophealth.com/.

Follow the company on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/ehop-health/.

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EHOP Health(R), a chronic disease reversal company headquartered in the Triangle region, is proud to announce the hire of Baker Freiberg as Vice President of Sales. A veteran of the insurance industry, Freiberg brings extensive experience working with large employers that are looking for help reducing their healthcare costs.

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

MQMR Bolsters Executive Team with Addition of Mortgage Industry Veteran Stephen Sherman as COO

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Mortgage Quality Management and Research, LLC (MQMR) announced today that seasoned mortgage and real estate professional Stephen Sherman has joined the firm as Chief Operating Officer. Sherman brings more than 30 years of experience in mortgage servicing, secondary marketing, warehouse lending, commercial real estate sales, corporate consulting and REO management services to his new role at MQMR, where he will be responsible for overseeing MQMR's day-to-day operations and managing the firm's long-term growth strategy.

"Helping our clients succeed in today's challenging mortgage environment is Priority No. 1 at MQMR, and doing so requires us to consistently produce best-in-class services and deliverables to ensure our clients can adequately address risk within their organizations - wherever it may lie," said MQMR President Michael Steer. "Having provided similar services to mortgage companies throughout his career, Stephen Sherman brings an intimate knowledge of the core services MQMR provides and is uniquely qualified to help us continually refine our internal processes and systems to achieve our desired service levels and outcomes."

Prior to joining MQMR, Sherman founded Sherman Consulting, a mortgage and real estate consulting firm that specialized in providing managerial coaching, risk assessment reviews and process improvement plans. A serial entrepreneur, he also co-founded Blueprint Asset Management, an REO asset management service dedicated to managing and liquidating high-value real estate. In addition, Sherman also formed and served as Chief Operating Officer of Green River Financial and Infinity Valuation Services, two sister companies of leading real estate service provider Green River Capital LC, a subsidiary of Radian Group, Inc. When not serving in permanent roles, Sherman also provided contracting services as an auditor in due diligence reviews to investors of bulk loan purchases.

"Accepting the role of COO was an easy decision after having worked with the incredible talent at MQMR and witnessed the priority placed on delivering meaningful results to clients and the firm's family-focused, supportive culture," Sherman said. "Moving forward, my goals as COO are very simple - support our internal divisions by advocating for the necessary resources, tools and training to deliver best-in-class service to our clients; infuse MQMR's corporate mission statement, vision statement and core values in the day-to-day operations of the company; and maintain alignment between internal operations and the needs of our current clients and prospects by working seamlessly with our sales team."

About Mortgage Quality Management and Research, LLC

MQMR helps its clients climb higher by bridging the gap between risk and compliance through its suite of risk-related services. MQMR provides mortgage compliance consulting throughout the origination process, conducting internal audit risk assessments and ongoing internal audit support, servicing QC and subservicing oversight to master servicers, and filling the void of meeting vendor management oversight requirements. With 2,000+ operational reviews of mortgage companies, subservicers, document custodians, and vendors annually, MQMR prides itself on being the mortgage industry partner of choice for audit, risk and compliance. To learn more, visit mqmresearch.com, subsequentqc.com, and hqvendormanagement.com.

Mortgage Quality Management and Research, LLC (MQMR) announced today that seasoned mortgage and real estate professional Stephen Sherman has joined the firm as Chief Operating Officer. Sherman brings more than 30 years of experience in mortgage servicing, secondary marketing, warehouse lending, commercial real estate sales, corporate consulting and REO management services to his new role at MQMR, where he will be responsible for overseeing MQMR's day-to-day operations and managing the firm's long-term growth strategy.

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Bank of Southern California NA Announces Justin Roscoe as AVP, Training Officer

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTC Pink: BCAL), a community business bank headquartered in San Diego, has named Justin Roscoe as Assistant Vice President, Training Officer. In this newly created role, he will lead all learning and development, and career pathing programs for the Bank. In addition, he will be responsible for developing a structured recruiting process and company-wide internship program.

Mr. Roscoe is an accomplished training professional with over a decade of experience coaching and developing employees to help them reach their full potential. Prior to joining Bank of Southern California, he served as the Learning and Development Supervisor for Zions Bancorporation, supporting the California Bank & Trust division. Mr. Roscoe is involved in the community and actively volunteers for Junior Achievement of San Diego County. He holds a bachelor's degree from University of San Diego.

"The Training Officer position is a new role for the Bank and demonstrates our commitment to supporting the continued professional growth of our employees. We remain focused on expanding our footprint and want to ensure that employees are achieving their career goals and are well equipped to serve the growing needs of our clients," said Tony DiVita, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer. "Justin brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to Bank of Southern California and is a strong addition to our growing company," concluded DiVita.

About Bank of Southern California:

A growing community bank, established in 2001, Bank of Southern California, N.A., with headquarters in San Diego, Calif., is locally owned and managed, and offers a range of financial products to individuals, professionals and small-to-medium sized businesses. The Bank's solution-driven, relationship-based approach to banking provides accessibility to decision makers and enhances value through strong partnerships with its clients. The Bank currently operates eleven branches in San Diego County, Los Angeles County, the Coachella Valley in Riverside County, as well as a production office in Orange County.

For more information, please visit https://www.banksocal.com or call (858) 847-4780.

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Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTC Pink: BCAL), a community business bank headquartered in San Diego, has named Justin Roscoe as Assistant Vice President, Training Officer. In this newly created role, he will lead all learning and development, and career pathing programs for the Bank. In addition, he will be responsible for developing a structured recruiting process and company-wide internship program.

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

OpenClose Bolsters Commitment to Software Innovation and Enhancement of Digital Mortgage Technology, Adds Experienced Technologist as VP of Innovation

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- OpenClose(R), an industry-leading multi-channel loan origination system (LOS) and digital mortgage fintech provider, announced that Allen Pollack, a seasoned industry veteran that has been instrumental in the digital shift and transformation of the industry, has joined the company in the newly created position of vice president of product innovation. Allen will assist OpenClose in continuing to expand the level of innovation invested in its customers and the industry to deliver business-altering products and processes, which align to the ever-changing digital lending landscape.

"JP and I are delighted that Allen has joined the OpenClose team," said Jason Regalbuto, CEO and CTO at OpenClose. "We have competed and collaborated with Allen over the years. He has developed a reputation for innovative business and technology strategies in the fintech space. We are excited about working with him to grow and expand our product offerings and solutions into the future."

Allen has more than 15 years of industry experience developing and leading strategic initiatives and comes to OpenClose from Fiserv where he was responsible for multiple fintech initiatives focused on delivering omni-channel capability and personalized lending experiences, ranging from conversational AI to digital mortgage lending capabilities across online and mobile banking channels.

Allen was a co-founder of NYLX, serving as chief technology officer where he introduced new technology models that disrupted the mortgage lending space. He later continued as chief technology officer of LoanLogics, a new RegTech company created by NYLX that continued to introduce new technology and disrupt the old way of doing business further creating solutions to support loan quality, due diligence, and multi-channel loan delivery models.

"OpenClose has been a long-time innovator in our space, making multiple contributions to help grow the mortgage industry and continually developing products that empower lenders to help borrowers achieve the American dream," stated Pollack. "The company is well-positioned and strategically aligned to establish itself as one of the industry's leading disruptors that significantly advances the lending process. I am excited to play a key role in the focus that speaks customer experience and the commitment to innovation supporting lending and the industry's ongoing transformation."

OpenClose recently rolled out the its digital mortgage point-of-sale (POS) solution, ConsumerAssist(TM) Digital POS, which offers an integrated solution that marries its end-to-end multi-channel LOS, product and pricing engine (PPE), and state-of-the-art POS technology. The single-source solution dramatically reduces the cost to manufacture loans, heightens the borrower experience, and simplifies managing the entire lending process.

About OpenClose:

Founded in 1999 and headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida, OpenClose(R) is a leading enterprise-class, multi-channel loan origination system (LOS), POS digital mortgage and fintech provider that cost effectively delivers its digital platform on a software-as-a-service (SaaS) basis. The company provides a variety of innovative, 100 percent web-based solutions for lenders, banks, credit unions, and conduit aggregators. OpenClose's core solution, LenderAssist(TM), is comprehensive loan origination software that is completely engineered by OpenClose using the same code base from the ground up. The company offers a RESTful API suite that standardizes system-to-system integrations, making them easier to develop, quicker to implement and more cost effective. OpenClose provides lending organizations with full control of their data and creates a truly seamless workflow for complete automation and compliance adherence. For more information, visit https://www.openclose.com/ or call (561) 655-6418.

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OpenClose, an industry-leading multi-channel loan origination system (LOS) and digital mortgage fintech provider, announced that Allen Pollack, a seasoned industry veteran that has been instrumental in the digital shift and transformation of the industry, has joined the company in the newly created position of vice president of product innovation.

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

First Priority Group Adds Rick Huskey as Territory Sales Manager in Georgia

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- First Priority Group, LLC (FPG), a diversified manufacturer, dealer, up-fitter and service provider of emergency and specialty vehicles announced they are pleased to welcome Rick Huskey to its salesforce as Territory Sales Manager in Georgia.

"Rick brings more than 35 years of expertise in the EMS industry and will help us serve our existing customers as well as strengthening our presence in Georgia. I am extremely excited to have Rick join us as we continue to grow and evolve as a company," said Alex Cherepakhov, Chairman & CEO of First Priority Group.

Rick Huskey has a long-proven history of excellence in the region including previous positions such as Vice President of Atlanta South EMS, Director of Operations for Metro Ambulance Service and Vice President of Central EMS and Central Air Ambulance.

"I am honored to join First Priority Group, a company that goes above and beyond to serve their customers," said Huskey. "First Priority Group and Demers Ambulances have so much to offer in the EMS industry and I look forward to continue taking care of our first responders who risk their lives every day to protect us, our families and our communities."

FPG's EMS Division provides new and refurbished ambulances along with keeping a fleet of in-stock remounts available for immediate delivery. The customer base includes a wide range of emergency response agencies across the United States. The company's EMS Division is one of the largest in the country and provides new and refurbished ambulances along with keeping a fleet of in stock ambulance remounts available for immediate delivery.

Contact Information for Risk Huskey:
Email: rhuskey@1fpg.com
Mobile: 404-729-7601

About First Priority Group:

First Priority Group (FPG) is a diversified manufacturer, dealer, upfitter and service provider of emergency and specialty vehicles. Established over 20 years ago, FPG's range of expertise encompasses design, manufacturing, service and sales to provide our customers with comprehensive one-stop solutions across their emergency and specialty vehicle needs.

FPG's EMS Division provides new and refurbished ambulances along with keeping a fleet of in-stock remounts available for immediate delivery.

Our customer base includes a wide range of emergency response agencies across the U.S. FPG's Conversion Division is one of the largest upfitters of emergency command and specialty vehicles, providing custom solutions to law enforcement, emergency and commercial customers throughout the U.S.

First Priority Group is proud to be a distributor for Demers Ambulances, Braun Ambulances and KME Fire Apparatus.

Learn more at: https://www.1fpg.com/

First Priority Group, LLC (FPG), a diversified manufacturer, dealer, up-fitter and service provider of emergency and specialty vehicles announced they are pleased to welcome Rick Huskey to its salesforce as Territory Sales Manager in Georgia.

Related link: https://www.1fpg.com/

Attorney Daniel Murphy Joins Florida Justice Association’s Board Of Directors Young Lawyers Section

BRADENTON, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Attorney Daniel Murphy of the injury law firm Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh has become a member of the Florida Justice Association's Young Lawyers Section Board of Directors.

Specializing in representing plaintiffs in civil law cases for personal injury, attorney Daniel Murphy has been a Florida Bar member since 2015. Practicing law at the Bradenton office of Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh, Attorney Daniel Murphy, along with managing partner Bernard F. Walsh, serve clients across the Florida Suncoast fighting to get fair compensation for serious injuries.

The Florida Justice Association is comprised of the most experienced and influential civil trial lawyers across the state. Dedicated to protecting the rights and liberties of Florida's citizens by strengthening and upholding the Florida civil justice system, the Florida Justice Association has been the top legal association in the Sunshine State since its' inception in 1961.

Members of the Florida Justice Association work to protect the rights of Floridians by challenging unfair laws that seek to erode consumer protections and benefit special interest lobby groups. Members of the Florida Justice Association have access to a large educational resource and professional expertise of experienced attorneys from a wide variety of practice areas. More senior attorneys of the FJA actively support up-and-coming lawyers, spreading knowledge and resources to the next generation of legal counselors.

Candidates for Florida Justice Association leadership positions are selected by their peers after demonstrating personal dedication and effectiveness, while actively working to help further the FJA's goals. The Young Lawyers Section of the Florida Justice Association is comprised of attorneys under 36 years old, who have been practicing law for fewer than 11 years. As with the organization as a whole, the Young Lawyers Section is actively involved in the FJA's goals of protecting the civil justice system.

Attorney Daniel Murphy had this to say about becoming a board member, "It's a real honor to be a part of this organization and to be entrusted as a member of the board. The FJA has been protecting the public from aggressive legislation that aims to undermine the civil legal system and benefit large corporations for years, and I'm proud to be a part of the effort to keep Florida's legal system strong."

About Attorney Daniel Murphy:

Daniel was born and raised in Bradenton, Florida, where he currently resides and practices. Mr. Murphy is an EAGLE member of the Florida Justice Association, named one of the "Top 40 Under 40" by the National Trial Lawyers Association, is a "Rising Star 2018" by the American Institute of Legal Advocates and selected as one of the "10 Best Attorneys" by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys, organizations that extend memberships to top attorneys who exemplify superior qualifications, trial results and leadership as a Civil Plaintiff trial lawyer.

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Attorney Daniel Murphy of the injury law firm Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh has become a member of the Florida Justice Association's Young Lawyers Section Board of Directors. The Florida Justice Association is comprised of the most experienced and influential civil trial lawyers across the state.

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CARR Expands Board with New Members – Brings Aboard Added Legal and Real Estate Expertise

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Consumer Advocates for RCFE Reform (CARR) announced today that it has welcomed two new members to its Board of Directors.

Teri Christensen is a Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services California Properties. She is a seasoned not-for-profit professional, having been Senior Vice President and Director of Field Operations for Partnership for Drug-Free America, a national non-profit, for over twenty years. Her not-for-profit organizational knowledge, coupled with her degree in Communications and Media Studies from San Diego State University, offer a depth of insights and experience that will benefit CARR's growth, expanded mission, and fundraising efforts.

Daniel Shillito, Esq. has had a distinguished forty-year litigation career in both the private and public sectors. He earned his J.D. from Ohio Northern University School of Law and has served as a partner in two Washington D.C. law firms, and as Deputy General Counsel to a national trade association. His public service includes high-profile litigation (Northern Spotted Owl; Exxon Valdez), commercial Indian leases, and natural resource matters for the Department of the Interior. He is also a Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, Retired. Mr. Shillito brings extensive practical business acumen to the board; his advice and strategic planning experience will be instrumental as CARR moves towards sustainability.

"We are excited to have Teri and Dan join our board." said Christine Murphy, CARR's Chief Operating Officer, "Their unique expertise and experience add dimension and range to the talents already resident on our board."

About CARR:

Consumer Advocates for RCFE Reform (CARR) is a San Diego-based 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization specializing in public document research on assisted living facilities, and the state's oversight of the industry. Learn more at: https://rcfereform.org/

Consumer Advocates for RCFE Reform (CARR) announced today that it has welcomed two new members to its Board of Directors: Teri Christensen and Daniel Shillito, Esq.

Related link: https://rcfereform.org/

EPIC adds Surety Specialists Eric Feighl and John Hohlt in Houston Texas

HOUSTON, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Eric Feighl has joined the firm as a Principal and Southwest Region Surety Practice Leader.

He is joined by Principal and Client Advocate John Hohlt. Both will specialize in providing surety and bonding solutions for the firm's property & casualty and risk management clients across a range of industries, with a particular emphasis on clients in the Energy and Construction sectors.

Based in EPIC's Houston, Texas office, Feighl and Hohlt will report to KJ Wagner, EPIC Managing Principal and Director of the Southwest Region.

Both join EPIC from Marsh Wortham in Houston, where Feighl spent more than 20 years as a Managing Principal and a Surety Bond and Executive Liability Broker. Hohlt spent the past four years serving clients as a Surety Bond Producer/Broker and he began his insurance industry career building a strong technical foundation as a Surety Program Underwriter.

Feighl and Hohlt have extensive knowledge of both contract and commercial surety underwriting obligations and requirements. With a strong knowledge of Bureau of Ocean Energy Management regulations, they have helped numerous clients with their complex offshore surety bonding needs.

Feighl attended the University of Mississippi, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science and a minor in Business.

Hohlt attended Fordham University in New York, earning a Bachelor's Degree in Finance and playing varsity football.

"We are thrilled to continue the growth of our operations in the Southwest with the additions of Eric and John, said KJ Wagner. Both are well-respected, creative, highly consultative surety specialists who will deliver great value to our clients and to other EPIC team members. I could not be more excited to have Eric and John join our growing EPIC team."

Eric Feighl can be reached at eric.feighl@epicbrokers.com or (713) 557-9830.

John Hohlt can be reached at john.hohlt@epicbrokers.com or (949) 417-9109.

About EPIC

EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property and casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm. EPIC has created a values-based, client-focused culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence.

EPIC team members have consistently recognized their company as a "Best Place to Work" in multiple regions and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

EPIC now has more than 1,800 team members operating from 80 offices across the U.S., providing Property and Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to EPIC clients.

With run rate revenues greater than $575 million, EPIC ranks among the top 15 retail insurance brokers in the U.S. Backed and sponsored by Oak Hill Capital Partners, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country. For additional information, please visit https://www.epicbrokers.com/.

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EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Eric Feighl has joined the firm as a Principal and Southwest Region Surety Practice Leader.

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

ReverseVision Taps Sunny Mahdii as Vice President of Operations

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- ReverseVision, the leading provider of technology and training for the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) industry, today announced it has appointed Sunny Mahdii to the position of vice president of operations. In this role, Mahdii will work with ReverseVision's professional services, training, implementation, document management and customer success teams to execute a holistic operations strategy.

"Seniors have a strong appetite for flexible financial products capable of catering to their varied, aging-related needs, yet the vast majority loan officers will never present aging borrowers with a HECM or proprietary reverse product," said ReverseVision CEO John Button. "We've brought on Sunny to help us bridge the current forward-reverse technology gap that stymies loan officers from offering senior lending products to the very borrower population those products are designed to serve. We are thrilled to bring on a dedicated staff resource to help our clients uplift senior lending products into operational and technological coexistence with forward loans."

Before joining ReverseVision, Mahdii was director of operations and business development at American Reverse Group, where she directed lending team operations, budgeting and marketing functions. Prior to that, Mahdii was branch manager at Security 1 Lending, where she oversaw the company's two most profitable branch locations, which produced $20 million in monthly volume. Mahdii also launched a reverse mortgage division during her tenure at Omni Home Financing.

"ReverseVision is a leader in digital mortgage technology and am excited to help them equip mortgage lenders with strategies and tools that yield successful business outcomes in today's competitive marketplace," said Mahdii.

About ReverseVision:

ReverseVision, Inc. is the leading software and technology provider for the reverse mortgage industry, offering products and services focused exclusively on the home-equity conversion mortgage (HECM) and related reverse mortgage programs. With nearly 10,000 active users, ReverseVision technology is used by 10 out of 10 top reverse mortgage lenders and supports more reverse mortgage transactions than all other systems combined.

The company's comprehensive product suite also includes reverse mortgage sales and education tools and a dedicated professional services team. ReverseVision partners with some of the finest and fastest-growing banks, credit unions and lending organizations in the United States to provide its reverse mortgage technology to brokers, correspondents, lenders and investors.

A four-time HousingWire TECH100(TM) company, ReverseVision has also been recognized in Deloitte's Technology Fast 500(TM) listing. The company continues to build on its technology's pioneering capabilities with frequent enhancements aimed at boosting users' reverse mortgage volume, workflow efficiency and data analysis capabilities.

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

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ReverseVision, the leading provider of technology and training for the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) industry, today announced it has appointed Sunny Mahdii to the position of vice president of operations. In this role, Mahdii will work with ReverseVision's professional services, training, implementation, document management and customer success teams to execute a holistic operations strategy.

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

Former IRS Executive, Mark Bodenstab, Joins KBKG as Director of Research and Development Tax Credits

PASADENA, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Nationwide tax specialty firm KBKG adds another former IRS manager to their team of experts. Mark Bodenstab joins as the firm's Director of Research & Development Tax Credits with over 30 years combined at the IRS and in the private sector.

Mark joined the IRS as a general engineer to provide technical and valuation support in the examination of large corporate tax filings. While with the IRS, he served as a manager to a team of IRS engineers and appraisers, as well as Staff Assistant to the National Director of Field Operations. Prior to the IRS, Mark worked over 20 years in the industrial gas industry gaining hands on experience testing and improving products and processes.

With his extensive experience surrounding the research credit and other KBKG offerings, Mark's addition to the KBKG team will further reinforce KBKG's reputation as a leader in the R&D space and will provide additional value to KBKG clients and CPA partners.

"Our objective is to deliver value to our clients and stakeholders. Mark's insights and experience will assist us in achieving this goal. His expertise will further enhance the quality of the studies performed by KBKG and allow our clients to focus on the day-to-day of running their respective businesses. It's truly a difference maker for us and we are honored to have him as part of the team," remarked Kevin Zolriasatain, Principal at KBKG and leader of the firm's Research and Development Tax Credit practice.

About KBKG:

Established in 1999 with offices across the US, KBKG provides turn-key tax solutions including research and development tax credits, cost segregation, and green building tax incentives, and more to CPAs and businesses nationwide. Learn more: https://www.kbkg.com/

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Nationwide tax specialty firm KBKG adds another former IRS manager to their team of experts. Mark Bodenstab joins as the firm's Director of Research & Development Tax Credits with over 30 years combined at the IRS and in the private sector.

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

Bank of Southern California NA Names Ian McKay Managing Director

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTC Pink: BCAL), a community business bank headquartered in San Diego, has expanded its business development team with the hiring of Ian McKay as Managing Director of Business Banking. He will focus on developing and managing a portfolio of small to medium sized businesses located throughout Orange County.

Mr. McKay is a seasoned and accomplished banking professional, bringing over a decade of experience in portfolio management, financial advising, and commercial business lending. Prior to joining the Bank, he most recently served as Relationship Manager for City National Bank. Mr. McKay is involved in the community and serves as a Board Member for the OC Phillies Philanthropy Organization. Additionally, he volunteers with the Special Olympics and The Autism Community in Action (TACA). He holds a bachelor's degree from California State University Chico and a professional certificate in financial planning from University of California, Irvine.

"Ian is a well-established and experienced banker with deep roots and a track record of successful performance in his market," said John Chung, Group Managing Director. "The addition of Ian to our business banking team will be integral to strengthening and growing Bank of Southern California's regional presence," concluded Chung.

About Bank of Southern California:

A growing community bank, established in 2001, Bank of Southern California, N.A., with headquarters in San Diego, CA, is locally owned and managed, and offers a range of financial products to individuals, professionals and small-to-medium sized businesses. The Bank's solution-driven, relationship-based approach to banking provides accessibility to decision makers and enhances value through strong partnerships with its clients.

The Bank currently operates eleven branches in San Diego County, Los Angeles County, the Coachella Valley in Riverside County, as well as a production office in Orange County.

For more information, please visit https://www.banksocal.com/ or call (858) 847-4780.

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Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTC Pink: BCAL), a community business bank headquartered in San Diego, has expanded its business development team with the hiring of Ian McKay as Managing Director of Business Banking. He will focus on developing and managing a portfolio of small to medium sized businesses located throughout Orange County.

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

Capacity Announces Appointments of Josh Krueger as COO and Nick Curatallo as Head of Partnerships

NORTH BRUNSWICK, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- Capacity LLC, trusted leaders in order fulfillment, eCommerce, and EDI solutions, has confirmed two key appointments for the company, with a new Chief Operating Officer, Josh Krueger, and Nick Curatallo coming on as Head of Partnerships.

With a background in retail logistics and fulfillment, Krueger is eminently qualified to take up this new role with Capacity's experienced logistics team. After starting his career at WalMart, Josh made the jump to Amazon in its early days, climbing up the managerial ranks in various operational roles including oversight of robot-automated facilities. Krueger then joined rapidly growing eCommerce brand Zulily as VP of Fulfillment. He coordinated a multimillion-dollar project to create a state-of-the-art fulfillment center, with a focus on automation and accelerating delivery times.

Krueger moves to his new position at Capacity from the VP of Logistics role at QVC in Pennsylvania, where he moved after the acquisition of Zulily. His experience with so many well-known brands, at a time when change is the only constant of the online retail landscape, will make Krueger a major asset for Capacity's clients.

Nick Curatallo joins Capacity from Newgistics and Pitney Bowes, having previously spent a decade at DHL specializing on eCommerce parcel shipping solutions. His ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deliver compelling fulfillment and shipping strategies will serve Capacity's expanding client base with fresh ideas and creative solutions, while helping Capacity form new partnerships and explore new industry verticals. In a dynamic and complex retail landscape, Curatallo's Head of Partnerships position will play a pivotal role in keeping Capacity at the forefront of eCommerce fulfillment.

"Josh and Nick join our passionate team at a crucial juncture for Capacity," says Thom Campbell, Capacity's Chief Strategy Officer. "With our investment in the latest technology and a brand-new fulfillment center coming online in 2020, we need talent. We seek the brightest minds, broad experience, and strong leaders in operational and strategic excellence. At this point in our growth we need leaders who can continue to cultivate a strong culture of leadership at all levels. Our new Chief Operating Officer and Head of Partnerships deliver all of these qualities and much more."

These appointments, viewed alongside the company's expanded relationships with tier-one fulfillment technology partners and a state-of-the-art facility opening in 2020, show that Capacity continues to develop its ability to offer premium order fulfillment services. Krueger and Curatallo are the latest in a series of strategic hires that further enhance Capacity's ability to deliver those services to internationally renowned brands and exciting new startups as the company enters the next decade.

About Capacity LLC:

Since 1999, Capacity LLC has offered expert order fulfillment services, warehousing, value-added services, assembly services, and technology solutions to businesses nationwide. Capacity LLC provides a bicoastal fulfillment solution, from four facilities in North Brunswick, N.J., and a fifth in City of Industry, California. These strategic locations on both coasts allow for reduced transit times, cost-effective shipping, and more flexible transportation solutions.

All five facilities are close to the major ports of Los Angeles/Long Beach and Newark/New York. The company also has well-developed infrastructure serving the European market, with fulfillment operations in Lyon, France and a facility near London's Gatwick Airport in partnership with Yusen Logistics subsidiary ILG.

Capacity LLC is cGMP certified, operates FDA registered facilities, and is NJ & CA State Board of Health approved food grade. Capacity LLC provides domestic and international distribution to companies of all sizes, from startups to household name brands who ship around the world.

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

Capacity LLC, trusted leaders in order fulfillment, eCommerce, and EDI solutions, has confirmed two key appointments for the company, with a new Chief Operating Officer, Josh Krueger, and Nick Curatallo coming on as Head of Partnerships.

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

EPIC Insurance Brokers Further Expands Southwest Operations into Arizona

PHOENIX, Ariz. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today the expansion of their operations in the Southwest with the hiring of Client Manager Luke Aschermann, Property & Casualty Claims Manager Norma Brehm, and Principal/Senior Client Advocate Belinda Lopes. All join EPIC from Willis Towers Watson.

The new EPIC Phoenix team forms the firm's foundation in yet another key regional market, under the leadership of KJ Wagner, EPIC Managing Principal and Director of the Southwest Region, where they will focus on the needs of both middle market, and large, complex accounts.

"We are thrilled to continue the growth of our Southwest operations into Arizona with the additions of Luke, Norma, and Belinda," said KJ Wagner. "They are all well respected industry professionals who will provide a strong foundation as we rapidly build our EPIC presence in this important market. Stay tuned for more exciting announcements!"

In the Southwest, EPIC now has offices in Austin, TX; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; and Phoenix, AZ in addition to nearly 80 other locations across the country.

Luke Aschermann can be reached at luke.aschermann@epicbrokers.com or 602-622-0360

Norma Brehm can be reached at norma.brehm@epicbrokers.com or 469-270-6773

Belinda Lopes can be reached at Belinda.lopes@epicbrokers.com or 623-826-0161

About EPIC

EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property and casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm. EPIC has created a values-based, client-focused culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence.

EPIC team members have consistently recognized their company as a "Best Place to Work" in multiple regions and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

EPIC now has more than 1,800 team members operating from 80 offices across the U.S., providing Property and Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to EPIC clients.

With run rate revenues greater than $575 million, EPIC ranks among the top 15 retail insurance brokers in the U.S. Backed and sponsored by Oak Hill Capital Partners, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country. For additional information, please visit https://www.epicbrokers.com.

EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today the expansion of their operations in the Southwest with the hiring of Client Manager Luke Aschermann, Property & Casualty Claims Manager Norma Brehm, and Principal/Senior Client Advocate Belinda Lopes. All join EPIC from Willis Towers Watson.

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

Mace Innovations Hires Chris Giles as Director of Business Development

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- Mace Innovations announced today that it has brought in Chris Giles as Director of Business Development. After years of working with a small group of curated clients, Mace Innovations has decided to expand operations and start working with companies across the entire mortgage industry. The firm's objective is to save companies money by introducing automation tools and seamless integration between critical systems.

Mace Innovations' suite of automation products allows companies to streamline time consuming tasks like data input and document delivery, freeing up employees to get more done.

"Giles has a very impressive sales background and bringing him on board was an easy decision," said Founder and CEO Chris Mace. "His sales experience makes him an invaluable employee and hiring him is the first among many steps towards growing in our industry."

Giles comes to Mace Innovations after spending nearly three years with Tesla in Salt Lake City. Giles launched the local sales operations for Tesla in Utah. Under his leadership, Salt Lake City ranked number one in the nation for one quarter and was consistently ranked among the top Tesla stores nationwide. On behalf of Tesla, Giles also worked with Salt Lake City and Utah lawmakers to change legislations surrounding car dealerships.

About Mace Innovations:

Mace Innovations is changing the landscape of the mortgage industry by helping lenders to work smarter, not harder since 2014. Mace Innovations automation tools work directly and efficiently with Encompass to allow lenders to automate tasks and improve workflow.

To learn more, visit https://maceinnovations.com.

Mace Innovations announced today that it has brought in Chris Giles as Director of Business Development. Mace Innovations' suite of automation products allows companies to streamline time consuming tasks like data input and document delivery, freeing up employees to get more done.

Related link: https://maceinnovations.com/