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Powers of Arkansas Promotes Leadership Team In Little Rock and NW Arkansas

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark., May 6, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Powers of Arkansas, the state's largest commercial HVAC company, announces the promotion of two key leaders at Powers who have contributed leadership and vision to the growth of Powers as the industry leader in commercial HVAC equipment, air distribution, and controls in Arkansas.

Scott Smith, formerly Director of Air Distribution Sales, has been promoted to Vice President of the Air Distribution Division. Scott has been a key component of the strong growth of Power's Air Distribution system sales over the last two years.

He has been influential in sales growth, market penetration and the growth of market share, and strengthening client relations. Scott grew up in the Air Distribution business with his dad putting him to work at the age of 10.

Chase Ransom has been promoted to Vice President, Northwest Arkansas. Chase has been a key member of the Powers team as an account manager and sales engineer for the last two years. Chase's efforts have been a key component to the growth of Powers in Northwest Arkansas.

His future responsibilities will include sales growth in Equipment, Air Distribution, Controls and Control vServices. Chase will also be involved in brand development and client relations as Powers continues to grow in Northwest Arkansas.

Media Contact:
For more information, contact: Alan Hope, CEO Powers of Arkansas, 501-425-1528.

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Loretta Shelton Named Executive Director of Four Seasons Compassion for Life Foundation

FLAT ROCK, N.C., May 4, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Loretta Shelton has been named executive director of the newly launched Four Seasons Compassion for Life Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to the philanthropic support of the Four Seasons Compassion for Life mission of "Co-Creating The Care Experience."

Under Shelton's leadership, the Foundation is charged with securing the future sustainability of quality, community-based care during serious illness through charitable giving of individuals, families and community partners.

"I want to further the Four Seasons mission by 'Co-Creating the Philanthropic Experience,' within our community," she says. "We will continue to build a conscious culture of neighbor helping neighbor, a value that Four Seasons has shared with our community for more than 35 years."

Faced with a rapidly changing, unpredictable health care future, many western North Carolinians express the desire to retain independent health care choices in the face of chronic, serious or life-limiting illness, she says.

"Through donor support, Four Seasons provides services to individuals and families who do not have a way of paying for care of their loved one," she says. "In many cases, families find the cost of quality care exceeds reimbursement rates from insurers."

Charitable gifts made to the Foundation provide the philanthropic support needed to ensure these high quality care options remain available to each patient and family regardless of their circumstances, she says.

"My goal as executive director is to provide the long term fiscal stability needed to increase the permanency of Four Seasons' services in order to offset the uncertainties of a rapidly changing health care arena."

A former hospice volunteer, Shelton is a 20 year veteran of philanthropic non-profit management and leadership. Most recently, she served as regional executive director of philanthropy at North Carolina State University, serving 21 western counties, from 2013-15, and as executive director of conferences and events at Mars Hill College from 2002-13. She is an alumnus of Mars Hill College (BA) and Liberty University (MA), and holds certifications in project management from Western Carolina University and non-profit organizational management from Duke University.

"Every single thing I've done in my life makes sense now that I'm here," she says.

Chris Comeaux, CEO of Four Seasons Compassion for Life calls Shelton's leadership "inspired."

"There's no mistaking Loretta Shelton's passion for undertaking this important work on behalf of the people of Henderson County and western North Carolina," he says. "She motivates those around her to excellence and action, and holds a vision of Four Seasons' future that includes quality care for those facing chronic illness for generations to come."

About Four Seasons Compassion For Life:

Four Seasons Compassion for Life - http://www.fourseasonscfl.org - is a 501c3 non-profit organization with a dedicated team of health care professionals, social workers, spiritual care professionals and volunteers deeply committed to its mission of "Co-Creating the Care Experience." Nationally known for its leadership in innovative, quality hospice and palliative care services, and serving western North Carolina, Four Seasons is a former Circle of Life award recipient from the American Medical Association.

About Four Seasons Compassion For Life Foundation:

The Four Seasons Compassion for Life Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to the philanthropic support of the Four Seasons mission and building legacy through charitable giving of individuals, families, community organizations, and corporate partners. The Foundation commits to secure a sustainable future for quality, independent care for those facing chronic, serious or life-limiting illness in western North Carolina.

Twitter: @fscfl #WNC #FourSeasonsCFL

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Mid America Mortgage Hires Michael J. Lima to Oversee Whole Loan Trading Division

ADDISON, Texas, May 2, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) Owner and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bode announced the firm has retained mortgage banking and capital markets executive Michael Lima as managing director of its Whole Loan Trading division. With nearly 30 years of mortgage expertise, Lima will direct Mid America's whole loan acquisition business, including its recent entry into the market for loans with TRID compliance issues.

"We feel there is an opportunity to broaden our scope and become a more active player in the re-emerging private investment sector of the mortgage industry," said Bode. "Michael Lima possesses the deep background in capital markets and a finely tuned radar for mortgage risk, that makes him a natural fit to prudently position Mid America in this market."

"I am excited to join such a progressive company and look forward to continuing the legacy of my predecessor, Richard Glover, in delivering value to our partners and other industry stakeholders. Mid America represents the new face of private investment in the mortgage industry -- on-the-ground players with the demonstrated ability to look beyond the surface to discern a loan's fundamental soundness," said Lima. "A key contributor to Mid America's success in this area is the confidence it places on the internal systems and governance that generate its own high-quality retail loan production."

Prior to joining Mid America, Lima served as Chief Risk Officer for Guardian Mortgage Company, where he was responsible for supporting strategic initiatives for the company, including enterprise risk management, capital markets and servicing. In addition, Lima was a senior vice president with Nationstar Mortgage, where he held leadership roles in capital markets, investor relations and correspondent lending. Lima spent the majority of his early career, 17 years, with Fannie Mae, ultimately serving as Director of Single Family Business.

Lima holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Finance from San Diego State University and a Masters of Business Administration degree in Finance from The University of Texas at Arlington. He is an active member of the Texas Mortgage Bankers Association and has held a Director position since 2008.

About Mid America Mortgage, Inc.:

Mid America Mortgage, Inc. is looking for tech-savvy, service-oriented mortgage professionals to join its growing team. We are a multi-state mortgage lender based in Addison, Texas, with branches located across the United States. Mid America offers a wide range of residential home loan programs to meet the needs of most home buyers and homeowners, and 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 http://www.midamericacareer.com/.

Additional information about Mid America Mortgage, Inc. can be found on the company's website at http://www.midamericamortgage.com/about/.

Twitter: @midamericamtge

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OpenClose Taps Industry Veteran Michael Falce to Handle Increasing Demand for its Multi-Channel LOS

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., April 19, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- OpenClose(R), an enterprise-class, multi-channel, end-to-end loan origination system (LOS) provider, announced that industry veteran Michael Falce has been hired as a vice president, enterprise account executive. In this role, he will work with lending entities of various types and sizes to utilize OpenClose's LenderAssist(TM) LOS and additional software solutions.

Mr. Falce brings to OpenClose a unique blend of mortgage banking and mortgage technology experience that spans more than 25 years of exclusively serving the mortgage industry. He thrives at fast-paced, dynamic companies where he has absorbed key facets of the mortgage lending business including production, secondary marketing, underwriting, compliance, quality control, risk management, operations and technology.

Mr. Falce has extensive knowledge of correspondent lending and capital markets and has been directly in charge of establishing business models, platforms, processes and sales execution strategies for many different types of lending organizations. He has worked in sales management and held executive-level roles at Countrywide Home Loans, Aurora Loan Services, IMPAC Mortgage, Cherry Creek Mortgage, First Guarantee Mortgage, CUNA Mortgage and First American CoreLogic.

"Mike has been a top producer at every company he has been with and is armed with both mortgage banking and first-hand technology experience," said JP Kelly, president at OpenClose. "We are pleased to have him join the OpenClose team and interface with our industry's professionals to meet the increasing demand of our end-to-end LOS platform as well as other innovative standalone solutions we've developed."

The OpenClose solutions that Mr. Falce will offer include LenderAssist(TM) LOS, DecisionAssist(TM) PPE, ConsumerAssist(TM), OC Correspondent(TM), OC Optics(TM) and correlating professional services.

"I am excited to leverage my mortgage background to introduce OpenClose's industry leading LOS technology," commented Falce. "I've worked with many different types of mortgage technology systems throughout my career and OpenClose is one of the most comprehensive and advanced that I've seen."

About OpenClose:

Founded in 1999 and headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida, OpenClose(R) is a leading end-to-end, multi-channel loan origination system (LOS) provider that cost effectively delivers its platform on a software-as-a-service (SaaS) basis. The company provides a variety of 100 percent browser-based solutions for lenders, banks and credit unions. OpenClose's core solution, its LenderAssist(TM) LOS, is completely engineered by OpenClose using the same code base from the ground up, thus avoiding the problems that often accompany assembling best-of-breed applications or acquiring disparate technologies in an effort to create an end-to-end platform. The company provides lending organizations with full control of their data and creates a truly seamless workflow for comprehensive automation and compliance adherence.

For more information, visit http://www.openclose.com or call (561) 655-6418.

OpenClose Twitter: @openclosesocial - https://twitter.com/openclosesocial

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New hires at Energy Optimizers, USA, will strengthen client focus and company profile

TIPP CITY, Ohio, April 12, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Energy Optimizers, USA, has made several strategic hires that will strengthen the company's response to its clients and raise its profile in the energy management market.

According to a company statement: "Our company is expanding in response to the success we've had moving into the commercial market such as the Liberty Tower energy efficiency project in downtown Dayton. As we continue to grow our business beyond the educational and government markets, we have added industry-experienced professionals to provide our clients with top-notch services that exceed expectations."

Russ Morningstar, Field Engineer:

Russ Morningstar has 23 years of experience in building automation and controls with a focus on energy management. He holds a refrigeration-universal level license, geothermal technician certification and socket fusion welding certificate. Morningstar's numerous certifications in building automation and direct digital controls integration and service include Trane, Carrier, Honeywell and Tridium. He additionally holds HVAC certifications for Bryant, Carrier, Honeywell and York, among others.

Ray Robinson, Senior Account Executive:

Ray Robinson has more than 35 years of experience working with Ohio's K-12 school districts in energy efficiency solutions. Mr. Robinson applies his proven expertise with energy auditing, energy conservation project design and project management to tailor specific solutions for each school district he serves. Mr. Robinson holds a bachelor's degree from Bowling Green State University.

Brandon Workman, Business Development/IT Specialist:

As a business development/IT specialist for Energy Optimizers, USA, Brandon Workman is charged with educating school districts and other public entities about the cost-effective energy conservation options available to them by designing flyers, trade show booths and other marketing materials. He additionally oversees the company's technology needs. Prior to joining Energy Optimizers, USA, Brandon spent more than a decade as a sales representative for diverse industries, including telecommunication, pharmaceutical and industrial. He holds a master's degree in Communications and a bachelor's degree in English.

Toni Byrnes, Office Manager:

As office manager, Toni Byrnes helps ensure client needs are met by providing expert office management and administrative support duties. She brings more than 20 years of management-level support experience to the team. Toni previously worked for a physician's office as well as the corporate healthcare market.

About Energy Optimizers, USA:

Energy Optimizers, USA works with educational, governmental, commercial and industrial customers to implement energy savings opportunities to reduce operational costs, including lighting retrofits, renewable energy projects (wind and solar), HVAC retrofit projects, building automation retrofits and energy education programs. The company is ranked in the Top 500 of INC. Magazine's list of 5,000 fastest growing companies in the U.S. (2014), was named the Fastest Growing Company in the region for two consecutive years by the Dayton Business Journal (2013, 2014), and was named a BBB Eclipse Integrity Award Finalist (2012).

To learn more about Energy Optimizers, USA, visit their website at http://energyoptusa.com or call them at (937) 877-1919.

Twitter: @EoptimizeUSA

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Pat Benner Joins TeamSnap Leadership as CFO

BOULDER, Colo., March 21, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TeamSnap, the leading tool for organizing and communicating every aspect of active sports life, today announced that Pat Benner will join as the company's chief financial officer effective March 28, bringing more than 25 years of experience guiding top brands in the software, IT storage and healthcare industries.

Benner has decades of experience leading the financial and operational arms of respected companies, including TapInfluence, The Beryl Companies and McKesson Health Solutions. His achievements include significantly increasing shareholder value by boosting operating margins by five times while also enhancing corporate culture, employee benefits and satisfaction; and securing more than $50 million in funding for venture-backed companies. He has participated in more than 15 merger and acquisition transactions of both public and private companies, with valuations exceeding $1 billion.

Most recently, he served as CFO and board member of NexGen Storage, managing all aspects of the company's successful 2013 sale to Fusion-io, Inc. and delivering a 10-time return on invested capital. After the company's 2015 spin-out from SanDisk, he guided NexGen's merger with Austin-based Pivot3.

"TeamSnap has proven its ability to dominate the youth sports management and communication market while scaling quickly to accommodate the platform's massive growth. I'm excited to help the group grow even further to attract new teams, clubs and leagues," Benner said. "With an already amazingly engaged audience of 10 million, the opportunities for feature enhancements, partnerships and continued innovation abound."

Coaches, administrators, players and parents use TeamSnap to make organizing sports as simple as click, tap and go. The company closed a B-series round of $10 million in August 2015, led by Northgate Capital, following a period of staggering growth. TeamSnap nearly doubled its customer base over the past 18 months, now boasting 10 million users in 196 countries. TeamSnap interacts with active users an average of 40 times per month, and its native mobile apps have been a particular hit. The iOS app has a 4.7 out of 5 rating in the App Store and is consistently ranked among the App Store's Top 10 Free Sports Apps.

"The experience Pat brings to our leadership team, his passion for helping families and his financial insight into what makes a company successful will be invaluable to TeamSnap," said TeamSnap CEO Dave DuPont. "I look forward to working with him and the rest of our experienced leadership team to execute the financial strategy that helps solidify TeamSnap's position as the dominant sports management and communication platform."

About TeamSnap:

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Boulder, Colo., TeamSnap has taken the organization of youth, recreational and competitive sports into the 21st century. Ten million coaches, administrators, players and parents use TeamSnap's web and smartphone apps to sign up, schedule, communicate and coordinate everything for the team, the club and the season. TeamSnap makes organizing sports as simple as click, tap and go.

For more information, please visit https://www.teamsnap.com/.

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Twitter: @teamsnap

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EPIC Further Strengthens Northern California Construction Practice with the Addition of Trish Drew

SAN FRANCISCO and CONCORD, Calif., Feb. 25, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, a unique and innovative national retail insurance brokerage and employee benefits consulting firm, announced today that Trish Drew has joined the firm's Northern California Construction Practice.

Drew has specialized in the risk management and insurance needs of the Construction Industry for her entire 35+ year career, both as a Risk Manager for one of the nation's largest commercial general contractors and as an Account and Client Services Executive for regional and national insurance brokers.

Drew will be based in EPIC's Concord, Calif. office and will report to Curt Perata, Regional Director, Property & Casualty.

In her new role at EPIC, Drew will be a resource to all construction-focused service teams across Northern California in specialized areas such as Owner Controlled Insurance Programs (OCIP), Contractor Controlled Insurance Programs (CCIP), project management and contract review. In addition, Drew will be a key contact for all construction business underwriters serving EPIC clients.

"We have known and respected Trish for many years," said Curt Perata. "She is a consummate professional and EPIC clients will benefit significantly from her broad experience and deep knowledge of the Construction Industry. Personally, her 'people first' client-focused values and beliefs align strongly with our own. We couldn't be happier that she has chosen to join our EPIC Northern California Construction team."

Trish Drew can be contacted at:
EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants
925-822-9184 - direct
trish.drew@epicbrokers.com

About EPIC:

EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property & 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 850 team members operating from offices across the U.S., providing Property Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to more than 13,000 clients.

With more than $200 million in revenues, EPIC ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the United States. Backed by the Carlyle Group, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country. For additional information, please visit http://www.epicbrokers.com/.

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Media Contacts:
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650-295-4608
dave.hock@epicbrokers.com

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650-422-3156
nicole.conley@taniscomm.com

Twitter: @EPIC_Insurance

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Mid America Mortgage Hires Four Account Executives to Serve California, New Hampshire, Tennessee, Midwest

ADDISON, Texas, Feb. 17, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) Owner and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bode announced the firm has hired four new account executives in its wholesale and correspondent lending division.

"It's no secret Mid America is staffing up in anticipation of a stellar and productive 2016," Bode explained. "With our Mid America Concierge marketing service and eMortgage initiative, we are poised to offer both partners and consumers an unparalleled experience."

The new hires are:

Kelly Dahood-Bondra - New Hampshire:
Kelly Dahood-Bondra began her career as a loan processor and possesses 17 years of experience in client service, as well as the operations and sales sides of mortgage banking. She first transitioned from mortgage processing to sales as an account executive with Countrywide Home Loans more than a decade ago. Dahood-Bondra is a member of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA).

Susan Eiland - Tennessee:
Susan Eiland is a top producer with more than 20 years of mortgage lending experience in both retail bank and wholesale environments. She began her career at Citizens Bank of Massachusetts, where she grew from an underwriter to Vice President and Loan Center Manager and served as a member of the Presidents Club, an honor reserved for the company's highest-volume lenders. Eiland transitioned from retail to wholesale lending in 2000 as an account executive at Washington Mutual Bank and later went on to work with Bank of America, MetLife Home Loans and EverBank. She has been honored as a top producer throughout her career.

Gene Lanier - California:
Gene Lanier brings to Mid America an intimate understanding of the processes tied to third-party origination, marketing, underwriting, funding, accounting, compliance and profitability. He is a lifelong advocate of the mortgage broker community and believes strongly in providing support for educational programs. Currently serving his second consecutive term as President of the North Los Angeles chapter of the California Association of Mortgage Professionals (CAMP), he is a longtime supporter of the National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB).

Mike Tackett - Midwest (Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan):
Mike Tackett has served the mortgage industry for more than 25 years, specializing in the Central U.S. market. His experience includes wholesale, retail and mortgage banking and spans from underwriting FHA loans to supervising a staff of 40 wholesale and correspondent lenders. Tackett is a graduate of the University of Kansas and a past president of the Indianapolis chapter of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA).

About Mid America Mortgage, Inc.:

Mid America Mortgage, Inc. is looking for tech-savvy, service-oriented mortgage professionals to join its growing team. We are a multi-state mortgage lender based in Addison, Texas, with branches located across the United States. Mid America offers a wide range of residential home loan programs to meet the needs of most home buyers and homeowners, and 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 http://www.midamericacareer.com/.

Additional information about Mid America Mortgage, Inc. can be found on the company's website at http://www.midamericamortgage.com/about/.

Twitter: @midamericamtge

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Bank of Southern California Announces Senior Vice President Promotions

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Feb. 17, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTC Pink: BCAL / OTCMKTS:BCAL) announced the promotion of Marie Crivello and Debbie Marshall to Senior Vice President. Ms. Crivello joined Bank of Southern California in 2012 as Vice President, Client Relationship Manager. She has over 16 years of banking and client relationship management experience. Ms. Marshall joined the bank in 2011 as Vice President, Deposit Operations, bringing over 30 years of banking, compliance, and risk management experience to the bank.

Nathan Rogge, President and CEO of the Company, said, "I am pleased to recognize the contributions that both of these professionals have made to further the success of our company. Marie Crivello takes relationship banking to a new level with an unwavering commitment to providing the highest level of service to her clients. She has year-over-year been instrumental in helping the bank organically grow and has continued to be recognized as a top performing relationship manager."

Added Rogge, "Debbie Marshall's role in regulatory compliance and branch operations has continued to grow over the last five years. She was a key contributor in the previous three bank acquisitions and held a primary role in ensuring the success of the bank's core systems conversion in 2015."

About Bank of Southern California:

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

The bank currently operates seven offices in San Diego and the Coachella Valley of Riverside County.

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

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REF: OTCQB:BCAL / PinkSheets:BCAL / OTCMKTS:BCAL

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Sunshine Capital, Inc. Announces That Daniel J. Duffy Has Joined The Company’s Advisory Board

PEMBROKE PINES, Fla., Feb. 16, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sunshine Capital, Inc. (Pink Sheets: SCNP) today announced that micro-cap stock magnate and mergers-acquisitions expert Daniel J. Duffy has agreed to join the Company's Advisory Board.

Mr. Duffy is currently incarcerated in Florida and fighting his 2010 conviction in a murder-for-hire case. Mr. Duffy has also agreed that he will not be compensated for being on the Advisory Board to ensure compliance with Florida DOC Administrative Code, Title 33, which would prohibit such compensation.

"It is an honor to have Mr. Duffy with us, advising us on corporate structure, mergers and acquisitions, and building shareholder value," stated President and CEO of Sunshine Capital, Inc., Mr. Lindel Regis. "This step is what this Company needs, and even though Mr. Duffy is incarcerated, no one can ever dispute what he has done in the stock market as a trader, President and CEO of multiple public companies."

On November 30, 2015 Mr. Duffy signed a three book deal with Sunshine Capital, Inc. Now Mr. Duffy will advise the Company on how to execute many of the proven strategies he has been trained to do, to allow Sunshine Capital, Inc. to rapidly achieve its goals and build shareholder value.

"I will use all my knowledge of the markets and my extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions to ensure that Sunshine Capital, Inc. grows rapidly, just like in 2003 when I took my first public Company from a zero asset company to well over $140M company in executed and pending mergers and acquisitions," stated Advisory Board Member Daniel J. Duffy. "In the next thirty days the shareholders can expect to see dramatic changes to the Company that will benefit all shareholders."

Mr. Duffy, a graduate from St. John's University with a degree in Business Management, has a history as one of the best micro-cap stock traders and President and CEO of multiple public companies. Mr. Duffy's knowledge in public companies, financing, capital raising, and mergers and acquisitions is indisputable.

Forward Looking Statement:

The private Securities Litigation Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for forward-looking information made on the company's behalf. All statements, other than statements of historical facts which address the company's expectation of sources of capital or which express the company's expectations for the future with respect to financial performance or operating strategies, can be identified as forward-looking statements. Such statements made by the company are based on knowledge of the environment in which it operates, but because of the factors previously listed, as well as other factors beyond the company, actual results may differ materially from the expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements.

REF: Pink Sheets:SCNP / Pink:SCNP / Pink OTC SCNP

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Powers of Arkansas Promotes Leadership Team

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Feb. 10, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Powers of Arkansas, the state's largest commercial HVAC company, announces the promotion of three key leaders at Powers who have contributed leadership and vision to the growth of Powers as the industry leader in commercial HVAC equipment, air distribution, and controls in Arkansas.

Steve Keen, formerly President of HVAC and Controls, has been promoted to President of Powers of Arkansas. Steve will use his unique experience to propel Powers forward in the HVAC equipment, air distribution, and controls markets. He has been with Powers of Arkansas for 10 years and will continue to contribute his expertise in this new leadership position.

Ron McCarty has been a key member of the Powers team as a customer account manager for the last six years. He has been very successful in helping us build the controls division into the largest in Arkansas and also has a key role in customer relations. He is being promoted to Vice President of Controls where he will continue to grow our controls division.

Thomas Luyet, formerly Director of Technology, has been with Powers for 24 years and is known as the best technical engineer for controls in Arkansas. In his new role as Director of Controls, he will insure that the controls team uses the industry's best practices. He will also provide training to both employees and customers on new controls technology.

Visit the company online at: http://powersar.com/ .

For more information contact:
Alan Hope
501 374-5420
ahope[at]powersar.com

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CCMC Inc. Announces New Senior Vice President

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla., Feb. 4, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CCMC, the leading provider of financial technology integration solutions, announced the appointment of Steven Giannotti as Senior Vice President. Steve will report to President and Chief Executive Officer, Gene Lederer.

Celebrating nearly 22 years of operation, CCMC has appointed Steve as SVP at a time when the company is experiencing significant growth in its core connection technology business lines as well as a rapid expansion into other system integration markets. Steve will oversee a number of areas including Product Management, Marketing, Sales Operations, and Client Care.

"Steve's deep domain expertise in core banking, digital channels, and the ecosystem of industry solutions which integrate with them will help scale CCMC's rapidly growing business while also providing stability and steady growth in the future," stated Gene Lederer, CEO of CCMC.

Commenting on his appointment, Mr. Giannotti said, "I am excited about the opportunity to share my experiences and help grow this business. In an age when it may be too risky to replace older legacy banking systems, a solid integration strategy will alleviate the pain and restore our clients' ability to compete with both peers and challengers in the marketplace - Integration of both data and workflow processes to provide straight through processing is the core competency of CCMC. I am also looking forward to reconnecting with former clients, partners, and colleagues now that I am operating primarily in the U.S. market again."

Steve has over 20 years of experience across the insurance, banking, and bank technology industries. He holds a BS degree in Finance from Bentley University. Before joining CCMC, Steve traveled across the Caribbean, Canada, U.S., and Latin America as the Principal Business Solutions Consultant for the Core Banking and Digital Channels business lines at Misys International Banking Systems, a Vista Equity Partners company. Prior to Misys, Steve held multiple posts at FIS.

About CCMC:

CCMC Inc., established in 1994, provides information technology solutions to over 1,500 financial institutions across the United States. CCMC's Connector technology streamlines operations to create value for our clients. We partner with best in class providers of Lending, CRM, Digital Channels, Payments, and other surround systems to optimize both data transfer and workflow processes between these solutions and all of the major U.S. core banking, credit union, and servicing solutions.

More information: http://www.ccmcinc.com/.

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EPIC adds Southeast Region Risk Consultant Ken Glanton

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Jan. 13, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Ken Glanton has joined the firm's Birmingham-based National Energy Construction Practice as a Risk Consultant. Glanton joins a rapidly growing team of risk management and insurance professionals serving larger, complex construction and energy companies across the country.

Glanton brings nearly 10 years of successful sales, business development and consulting experience to EPIC. Across the first three years of his career while at Integrated Medical Systems, Glanton ranked #6 among 82 sales people nationally. He was later responsible for launching a 5-state southeast territory for EquipSystems, LLC, where he issued nearly a million dollars in new service contracts in the first year of this assignment.

Glanton comes to EPIC from commercial insurance broker Assured Neace Lukens in Nashville, Tennessee, where he provided consultative services in the development, implementation and oversight of strategic risk management programs for large and mid-sized companies.

EPIC Birmingham's managing principal Crawford McInnis noted, "Ken is a respected business development and consulting professional with proven sales success and experience utilizing innovative consultative strategies. Adding Ken to our team further broadens the scope of expertise and service we provide to our clients."

"The Birmingham team strengthens EPIC's national platform serving contractors, energy companies and oil and gas distribution contractors," said Derek Thomas, EPIC Chief Strategy Officer and co-leader of EPIC's Specialty Practices and Program Group. "We look forward to developing additional strategic initiatives with Ken as we further build out EPIC's consulting services platform in Birmingham and across the country."

Glanton earned both a Bachelor's degree in History and a Master's Degree in Public Administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Ken Glanton can be reached at:
EPIC
205-581-3345 direct
615-955-0389 cell
ken.glanton[at]epicbrokers.com

About EPIC:

EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property & 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 across California and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

EPIC now has more than 850 team members operating from offices across the U.S., providing Property Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to more than 13,000 clients. For additional information, please visit http://www.epicbrokers.com/.

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Sunshine Capital, Inc. Announces New President and CEO

PEMBROKE PINES, Fla., Nov. 12, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sunshine Capital, Inc. (Pink Sheets:SCNP) today announced that Mr. Lindel Regis has been chosen as President and CEO of the Company.

"We are going to build shareholder value," stated the new appointment, Mr. Regis. "I was trained by one of the best in trading, mergers and acquisitions." Mr. Regis assisted in turning a zero-asset public company into a 130 million dollar company in executed and pending mergers and acquisitions.

"We are about to do something that many Pinksheet companies don't do - execute the news we announce and keep our word to our shareholders," he stated.

Mr. Regis, an investor in micro cap public companies, has not only learned how the market works through extensive training with top traders but also learned how to acquire profitable private companies with little or no dilution to a public company's outstanding share count.

Mr. Regis has spent the past several years consulting for both private and public companies in financing, capital raising, and mergers and acquisitions. His strategic and savvy market talents will benefit Sunshine Capital, Inc. shareholders.

Forward-Looking Statements:

The private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for forward-looking information made on the company's behalf. All statements, other than statements of historical facts which address the company's expectations of source of capital or which express the company's expectations for future with respect to financial performance or operating strategies, can be identified as forward-looking statements. Such statements made by the company are based on knowledge of the environment in which it operates, but because of factors previously listed, as well as other factors beyond control of company, actual results may differ materially from expectations expressed in forward-looking statements.

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Jennifer Vescio Joins TeamSnap Board of Directors

BOULDER, Colo., Nov. 9, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TeamSnap, the leading tool for organizing and communicating every aspect of team life, today announced that Jennifer Vescio, a business development and strategy executive with more than 20 years of experience leading top brands like eBay and ESPN, has joined the company's board of directors.

Jen is a recognized leader in the consumer internet, entertainment, sports and digital media markets, with two decades of experience heading strategy and business development teams at global and early-stage companies, including ESPN, CBS, Yahoo! and most recently, eBay, where she has executed, grown and managed partnerships that drive over $400M in global GMV as their head of global strategy and business development. Passionate about the technology community, Jen also mentors early-stage startups at the R/GA LA Dodgers & Telluride Venture Accelerators. In addition to sitting on the TeamSnap Board of Directors, she also serves as an advisor to the PGA Tour, Sight Commerce, Slideline (acquired in 2015), The Pittsburgh Technology Council and Torque, a live TV broadcast ad agency. Jen previously served as president of the UCLA Anderson Alumni Network Board of Directors.

"TeamSnap is the market leader in youth sports team organization, and I'm excited to help them grow even further to attract new teams, clubs and leagues to their solution," Jen said. "The opportunities abound for feature enhancements and well as the chance to interact with an already amazingly engaged audience of 9 million."

TeamSnap is an easy-to-use, indispensable tool for organizing and communicating up-to-the-second updates on every aspect of team life, including game schedules, practices, equipment and volunteers. The company closed a B-series round of $10 million in August, led by Northgate Capital, following a period of staggering growth. TeamSnap nearly doubled its customer base over the past year, now boasting 9 million users in 196 countries. TeamSnap interacts with active users an average of 40 times per month, and its native mobile apps have been a particular hit. The iOS app has a 4.7 out of 5 rating in the App Store and is consistently ranked among the App Store's Top 10 Free Sports Apps.

"The experience Jen brings to our board, her passion for the technology community and her insight into what makes a company successful will be invaluable to TeamSnap," said Dave DuPont, TeamSnap Co-Founder and CEO. "With our recently completed investment round, our talented team of 70 and the guidance of our board, we are excited to bring more innovative sports management solutions to the market faster, solidifying our position as the single must-have app parents and coaches turn to many times a day for every kind of sports team activity."

About TeamSnap:

TeamSnap is dedicated to taking the hassle out of managing, coaching and participating in team sports. Founded in 2009 by a couple of social scientists, an improv comedian and an oil field engineer, TeamSnap is a Colorado company with a team of 70 people working remotely around the United States but all driven by the mission to build a great product that any parent, coach, team manager, group organizer or sentient robot can pick up and use immediately. Nine million coaches, parents, team managers and players use TeamSnap's web and mobile apps to save their sanity and stay in the know through email, text and instant alerts.

For more information, please visit https://www.teamsnap.com/.

Twitter: @teamsnap

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Rhonda Guthrie Promoted to Senior Vice President at Bank of Southern California

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Oct. 14, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTCQB:FBBN / OTCMKTS:FBBN) has announced the promotion of Rhonda Guthrie to the position of Senior Vice President, Loan Administration. With over 20 years in Loan Administration, Guthrie joined the Company in 2013 as Loan Administration Manager responsible for all functions related to loan processing, documentation, compliance and loan servicing.

"Since Rhonda has joined the bank, she has been key in developing a highly efficient and productive team in what is a very important department in the bank. She also played a major role in two recent bank acquisitions and bank wide operating systems conversion," said Nathan Rogge, President and CEO of Bank of Southern California.

"We truly recognize the many contributions Rhonda has made to our Company's loan operations. She is a highly respected individual who is passionate about serving the needs of the bank and our clients. With this highly functioning loan operations group, we are well positioned as we continue to grow and expand in Southern California," concluded Rogge.

About Bank of Southern California:

A growing community business bank, established in 2001, Bank of Southern California, N.A., with headquarters in San Diego, Calif., is locally owned and managed and offers a wide range of financial products to individuals, professionals and small-to-mid sized businesses. The bank's solution-driven, relationship-based approach to banking provides accessibility to decision makers and enhances value through strong partnerships with their clients. The bank currently operates seven offices in San Diego and Riverside County.

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

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Tom Welch and Tammy DeWitt Join Bank of Southern California

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Sept. 15, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTCQB:FBBN / OTCMKTS:FBBN) welcomes Tom Welch as Senior Vice President, SBA Department Manager and Tammy DeWitt as Vice President, SBA Loan Underwriting Manager to its seasoned team of Southern California bankers. Both Mr. Welch and Ms. Dewitt have been in the banking industry for 37 years and both have over 27 years of SBA and conventional lending and relationship management experience. Welch and DeWitt were most recently with Pacific Commerce Bank in similar positions.

"For the past four years Bank of Southern California has been recognized as a top performing SBA and small business lender by the San Diego District office of the U.S. Small Business Administration and several other bank ranking companies. The addition of Tom Welch and Tammy DeWitt enhances our commitment in meeting the financial needs of businesses in Southern California," commented Nathan Rogge, CEO of Bank of Southern California.

"We are pleased that Tom and Tammy have joined our team. They are seasoned bankers who are highly respected in our industry, and I am excited to be working closely with them as we continue to expand our organization," concluded Mr. Rogge.

About Bank of Southern California:

A 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 wide range of financial products to individuals, professionals, and small to mid-sized businesses. The Bank's solution-driven, relationship-based approach to banking provides accessibility to decision makers and enhances value through strong partnerships with their clients. With seven offices in San Diego County and the Coachella Valley in Riverside County, Bank of Southern California remains well-capitalized, with a growing deposit base and loan portfolio.

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

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Kurt Emans joins Energy Optimizers, USA, as senior project manager

TIPP CITY, Ohio, Sept. 14, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Kurt Emans has joined Energy Optimizers, USA, as a senior project manager, effective September 1, 2015.

In this role, he will take the lead in implementing projects in the field, including developing full-scale project plans; defining project scope, goals and deliverables; and ensuring projects meet overall client expectations.

"With his years of applied experience and management expertise, Kurt is going to be a valuable addition to our team and an asset for our clients," said Bob Hausmann, chief operating officer for Energy Optimizers, USA.

Emans brings more than 15 years' experience in commercial real estate rehabilitation, development and design and has been recognized locally and nationally for rehabilitation projects and state-of-the-art project designs in the city of Lima. He has experience in process improvement and is a veteran of the United States Air Force. He also taught advanced business management systems, budgeting, forecasting, mathematics and computer science at the University of Northwestern Ohio.

Emans holds a Master of Business Administration from Bluffton University. He is certified in ISO 9000 - Quality Manufacturing & Documentation, Lean Manufacturing, Material Flow Manufacturing Concepts and Six-Sigma Process Improvement. He is also an FAA-certified air traffic controller.

About Energy Optimizers, USA:

Energy Optimizers, USA works with educational, governmental, commercial and industrial customers to implement energy savings opportunities to reduce operational costs, including lighting retrofits, renewable energy projects (wind and solar), HVAC retrofit projects, building automation retrofits and energy education programs. The company is ranked in the Top 500 of INC. Magazine's list of 5,000 fastest growing companies in the U.S. (2014), was named the Fastest Growing Company in the region for two consecutive years by the Dayton Business Journal (2013, 2014), and was named a BBB Eclipse Integrity Award Finalist (2012).

To learn more about Energy Optimizers, USA, visit their website at http://energyoptusa.com/ or call them at (937) 877-1919.

TWITTER: @EoptimizeUSA

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El Dorado Hills Family Law Firm Transfers Ownership, Remains Strong

EL DORADO HILLS, Calif., Aug. 3, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Stockdale Law Firm, a well-known divorce and family law firm in El Dorado Hills, has announced it is transferring ownership at the end of August with the intent to carry on the success and trust it has built over the last 12 years.

Rebecca Esty-Burke will replace Myrlys L. Stockdale as the new managing attorney at Stockdale Law Firm Inc., which handles divorce, spousal support and custody disputes. Esty-Burke has worked in family law since 2003, most recently with the Law Offices of Fredrick S. Cohen in Sacramento.

"It's fortunate that the incoming managing attorney brings with her impressive experience and qualifications," Stockdale said. "She possesses a commitment to professionalism that will assure the continued delivery of excellent legal service to the firm's clients."

Having practiced law in nine local counties, Esty-Burke has been involved in successful custody cases and has litigated a complicated support trial that involved multiple periods for determinations of arrears, imputation of income and other complicating factors.

"The strength of this firm is remarkable. The attorneys here have more than 20 years of experience and I am looking forward to continuing the high-quality representation that the clients at Stockdale Law Firm have come to expect," Esty-Burke said.

Stockdale, who is moving on to the role of special assistant inspector general with the California Office of the Inspector General, first opened the doors of the El Dorado Hills firm in 2003. Since then, the firm has grown to include two other attorneys and several legal professional staff. The firm was the launch of Stockdale's third career - prior to becoming a divorce attorney, Stockdale worked as a newspaper reporter and a public affairs executive. She says the firm and its clients will always be dear to her.

"I have learned something new about life or law with every client and every case I've had over the years. I am most grateful for the opportunities I have had to touch so many lives with the work we have done," Stockdale said. "When I hung my shingle in 2003, I had no law office experience. Establishing this firm has been both very challenging and very rewarding."

About Stockdale Law Firm:

Stockdale Law Firm handles divorce and separation, child custody and visitation, child support, spousal support, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, domestic violence, guardianships, domestic partnership agreements and stepparent, family member and adult adoptions. For more information, visit http://stockdalelawfirm.com/.

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5 Bars Appoints 3 New Executives to Key Roles

IRVINE, Calif., June 30, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 5 Bars, one of the USA's fastest growing innovators in premier DAS and Wi-Fi wireless infrastructure services, announced today three key leadership appointments that will add deep experience to the Company's leadership team and help accelerate the company's go-to-market strategies and growth capabilities.

Karen Sessions now serves as 5 Bars Chief External Affairs Officer, focusing her expertise on public policy, corporate strategy, external affairs and strategic partnerships, business and stakeholder relationships, vertical markets and contract negotiations, IT/IS organizational Design, and continued innovation and capabilities within emerging markets and communities.

Ms. Sessions previously held the title of Vice President - Director Government Relations, Public Policy, Law and Security with Verizon Enterprise Solutions, where she worked in several critical leadership roles with Verizon and its predecessor MCI for over 26 years. Most recently at Verizon, she was responsible for both present and emerging communications public policy including telematics, Internet of Things (IoT), transportation, Machine to Machine (M2M), healthcare, energy, security and cybersecurity. This role included developing company positions and key messages across all Verizon domestic and global business units, corporate strategy and building emerging markets to identify and create opportunities to enhance the Verizon business strategy and grow results, developing stakeholder relationships including academics, think-tanks, engineering and standards experts for research, analysis and development of policy reports, corporate communications and talking points that support external corporate communications. In addition, she was elected City Commissioner and Vice Mayor of Winter Park Florida (2007-2010). Ms. Sessions is a Graduate of University of Notre Dame.

As 5 Bars new Chief Investment Officer, Eric Mann is responsible for business modeling, pricing, debt placement for capitalized networks, acquisitions and investment banking liaison. Mr. Mann has considerable financial management and business modeling experience working with several fast growing entrepreneurial companies focused in the telecommunications, managed services, fixed wireless, Internet, Wi-Fi, telephone, VoIP, and IT Services sectors, and has also worked with several large banking institutions. In this new role he will expand 5 Bars financing and capitalization capabilities for future projects. He will draw upon his experience and abilities to recognize early trends, opportunities and shifts in the financing sectors, in addition to help conceptualize and expand 5 Bars project funding capabilities and business lines. Mr. Mann graduated from The University of Massachusetts at Amherst and received his MBA from Pace University.

Michael Micheletti now serves as 5 Bars Director of Technical Services. Micheletti is an expert in stadium wireless network deployment and managed network services, and in this new role, he is responsible for designing, building and managing Wi-Fi networks for wireless Carrier Wi-Fi network offload. He has extensive and progressive experience in building, managing and maintaining data networks and system development projects.

In his previous role as technical project manager for Cisco Systems, he provided pre-sales and technical project management to stadium owners, (including the New York Mets and Dallas Cowboys), cable companies and internet service providers (ISP's), deploying high availability networks including the installation of core network components, Wi-Fi component systems and monitoring components in sports arenas, stadiums, train stations and outdoors in many dense metropolitan areas. Mr. Micheletti is a graduate of New England Institute of Technology, Sullivan and Cogliano, and Thomson Universities.

"We are excited to welcome these talented and experienced leaders to the 5 Bars team," said John Clarey, CEO. "These individuals are proven and successful in their fields, and their combined knowledge, energy, and drive will provide unequaled expertise and depth to our leadership team. In turn, this will allow us to provide increased advantages to our clients and to further expand our services towards new opportunities."

About 5 Bars (5bars.com):

5 Bars(TM) is an Irvine, California based premier neutral host provider that delivers state-of-the-art DAS and Wi-Fi systems for communities, venues, stadiums and properties. Venues that carry the 5 Bars(TM) certification possess the highest standards of wireless connectivity.

About 5 Bars Media:

5 Bars Media provides in-venue applications delivered over the Wi-Fi network. Our app enterprise helps venues communicate and engage with guests through their mobile devices.

About 5 Bars Communities:

5 Bars Communities(TM) provides Municipal Wireless Master Planning and management of network infrastructure including cell tower, outdoor small cells and distributed antenna systems. The 5 Bars team has experience designing and developing over 500 wireless projects nationwide.

Learn more at: http://www.5bars.com/.

Media Contact:
Raylene Gonzalez
5 Bars
(949) 933-8137
raylene.gonzalez@5bars.com

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5 Bars announces Bruce Banigan as Vice President

IRVINE, Calif., May 20, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 5 Bars(TM), a leader in wireless technology solutions, announced the appointment of Bruce Banigan as Vice President. 5 Bars is a premier neutral host provider of indoor/outdoor distributed antenna systems, Wi-Fi and small cells networks.

The 5 Bars team designs, builds, operates and maintains wireless systems and also has a full suite of managed service offerings for complex Wi-Fi, DAS and wireless systems. The team has designed and developed over 500 wireless projects worldwide.

As a 20-year technology veteran, Banigan has an extensive wireless background that includes experience working with large enterprise customers.

Banigan will lead the 5 Bars Business Development team focusing on building DAS, Wi-Fi and small cell deployments worldwide.

"I am honored to join the 5 Bars team. Being afforded the opportunity to contribute to the phenomenal growth of this organization is fantastic," said Banigan.

Banigan has had a successful technology career and held several leadership positions with tier 1 telecom companies overseeing senior sales teams. In that capacity he deployed numerous enhanced wireless coverage solutions for large venues and enterprise customers. Additionally, Banigan has been the lead strategist for telematics deployments with several large OEM's. Banigan has been extremely successful in all his challenges and is excited to leverage his expertise at 5 Bars.

"Banigan's background extends beyond providing technology solutions. His diverse experience in both business and the military provides us with a unique perspective in continuing to build a culture of results, discipline and excellence. Bruce has seen success in every venture of his life and we look forward to him building on his outstanding track record of achievement," said 5 Bars CEO, John Clarey.

Banigan is also a decorated USMC aviator who served with distinction in combat as well as at the White House where he piloted Marine One for two US Presidents.

About 5 Bars:

5 Bars(TM) is headquartered in Irvine, California and is a premier provider of indoor and outdoor distributed antenna systems (DAS), small cell and Wi-Fi networks. Venues that carry the 5 Bars(TM) certification possess the highest standards of wireless connectivity. 5 Bars specializes in Sports, Master Plans for Communities, Real Estate and Media.

For more information about 5 Bars, please visit http://www.5bars.com/.

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Former VMware Global VP Dane Smith Joins Civic Resource Group International as President

LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 19, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Civic Resource Group Intl. (CRGI) is pleased to announce that Dane Smith has joined the company as President. Mr. Smith comes to CRGI from On-Ramp Wireless, an IoT technology provider. In his role, Mr. Smith will be responsible for providing strategic leadership for the Company by working with the CRGI Executive Team, their Advisory Board, and community leaders to establish long-term goals, strategies, plans, and policies for implementing successful Smart City campaigns globally. Mr. Smith will be providing the overall growth strategy, business vision, and marketing leadership to support CRGI's significant global expansion.

A proven leader and IT industry veteran, Mr. Smith will be formulating and implementing CRGI's strategic plan for developing of all aspects of direct and indirect sales of the Company's broad portfolio of CivicConnect(TM) product line, as well as overseeing and expanding CRGI's national and international sales channel ecosystem. In his role, Mr. Smith will also be advising on introduction of new sales and marketing programs and will be responsible for evaluating the new initiatives' performance and ROI. Mr. Smith is taking his role as President at a critical time for CRGI as it establishes itself as the leading Mobile/Cloud/Data solutions provider for the broad public sector around the globe.

"We are delighted to have Dane Smith join Civic Resource Group as President," said Gregory Curtin, Ph.D., Founder and CEO of CRGI. "He is an experienced, talented, dynamic business leader and has an excellent track record of devising and executing highly successful strategies that show measurable results for the public sector. He understands the unique needs of government clients and has proven time and again that he will do what it takes to serve them ethically. I am personally looking forward to working with Dane as he and I share our passion about the positive changes that the Internet of Things is bringing to the quality of people's lives and their communities"

"I believe in and commend Civic Resource Group's approach of matching their cutting-edge solutions for public sector with the needs of what we now call 'Mobile Citizenry,' whose demand for faster, easier government and public services is immensely influenced by today's fast changing environment, where Mobile, Cloud, Data within the Internet of Things are the key 'agents of transformation,'" said Mr. Smith. "I'm excited to be a part of company, whose mission, 'Fulfilling the Promise of Technology' has stayed true since 2000, as the Company has demonstrated through positive results its significant contribution in helping to improve the quality of citizens' lives."

Mr. Smith joins Civic Resource Group from On-Ramp Wireless, an Internet of Things technology provider where he was Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Marketing and was responsible for growing the company's global M2M footprint in smart meter and Digital Oil Field applications. Prior to On Ramp, Mr. Smith was a key member of the executive team at SmartDrive where he was instrumental in growing the company from a late stage startup into a leading global cloud mobile application platform. Prior to SmartDrive Mr. Smith was SVP Sales, Marketing and Business Development at hydrogen fuel cell pioneer ClearEdge Power, Inc.

Previously, Mr. Smith was Vice President of Americas Sales at VMware and later the Global Vice President of Systems Integration and Outsourcing, and was a key member of the executive team behind that company's 2007 record setting IPO, playing a decisive role in the development and valuation of one the fastest growing software companies in history. He also spent nearly 13 years in various management roles at Sun Microsystems, including Vice President of Western Area Sales and Field Operations.

In his spare time, Mr. Smith is involved in various non-profit initiatives that focus on children's issues globally, including his current role as a Producer of the recently released documentary film "The Drop Box." Mr. Smith earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from the Scripps College of Communication at Ohio University.

About Civic Resource Group International (CRGI):

Civic Resource Group International (CRGI) is one of the world's leading providers of digital government solutions. The Company provides highly secure Mobile/Cloud/Data solutions that touch every facet of citizens' lives. Since 2000, CRGI has been "Fulfilling the promise of technology(TM)" for clients in the broad public sector, helping them to harness digital advances to effectively connect with their target audiences.

By leveraging the award-winning and first-of-a-kind CivicConnect(TM) Mobile/Cloud/Data platform and deep domain expertise, CRGI has delivered impactful, engaging and cutting-edge solutions that facilitate openness, transparency, safety and efficient service delivery for external and internal users alike. CRGI is a new breed of Company with a new approach, blending the best of technology, design and communications in the digital age to support Sustainable Communities, Efficient Public Services, Engaged Citizens and Better Quality of Life.

Visit the company's website at http://www.civicresource.com/ or contact CRG at info@civicresource.com.

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*PHOTO Caption: Dane Smith joins CRG International.

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5 Bars announces Monnie McGaffigan as Senior Vice President of Business Development

IRVINE, Calif., March 25, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 5 Bars(TM) a leader in wireless technology solutions, announced the appointment of Monnie McGaffigan as Senior Vice President of Business Development. 5 Bars is a premier neutral host provider of indoor/outdoor distributed antenna systems, small cells and Wi-Fi networks. The 5 Bars team designs, builds, operates and maintains wireless systems and has designed and developed over 500 wireless projects nationwide.

As a 20-year technology veteran, McGaffigan has an extensive wireless background that includes experience with carriers and infrastructure providers.

McGaffigan will lead the 5 Bars team focusing on building DAS, Wi-Fi and small cell deployments worldwide.

"I am delighted to join the 5 Bars executive team. We share the same vision of enabling wireless technology and connecting the world. I am excited to accelerate the 5 Bars growth strategy," said McGaffigan.

McGaffigan has had a successful technology career and held several executive positions with infrastructure providers and carriers. The majority of her time has been leading enterprise teams for the purpose of bringing wireless solutions to enterprise customers. McGaffigan oversaw a $4.3B line of business at Sprint and was responsible for coordinating wireline platform strategy, capital investment, sales and distribution strategy and operations support.

"McGaffigan's background extends beyond leading business units. Her rich experience in sales and corporate account management has helped hundreds of small and large businesses implement and manage complex technical solutions across the spectrum of communications technology," said 5 Bars CEO, John Clarey.

McGaffigan is versed in wireless, wireline, cloud and application management. Additionally, she has an extensive background in corporate training and development.

About 5 Bars:

5 Bars(TM) is headquartered in Irvine, California and is a premier provider of indoor and outdoor distributed antenna systems (DAS), small cell and Wi-Fi networks. Venues that carry the 5 BARS(TM) certification possess the highest standards of wireless connectivity.

About 5 Bars Communities:

5 Bars is a premier wireless solutions firm with strong existing relationships in the wireless community. 5 Bars Communities(TM) provides Municipal Wireless Master Planning and management of network infrastructure including cell tower, outdoor small cells and DAS.

For more information about 5 Bars, please visit http://www.5bars.com/ .

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*Photo Caption: Monnie McGaffigan.

Media Contact:
Raylene Gonzalez, 5Bars(TM)
(949) 933-8137
raylene.gonzalez@5bars.com

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Oxyrase, Inc. Appoints Casey Zace as President

MANSFIELD, Ohio, Nov. 3, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Oxyrase, Inc. announced that current General Manager Casey Zace will assume the role of President effective today. Exiting President James C. Copeland, Ph.D. will remain with the company as Chief Technology Officer and will also remain as Chairman of the Board.

Prior to joining Oxyrase, Inc. Zace served as Director of Manufacturing Operations at an In-Vitro Diagnostics company. He holds a B.S. in Economics from Eastern Oregon University and a MBA from University of Redlands.

According to Dr. Copeland, "Casey brings a new perspective to Oxyrase. With over 15 years in the biotechnology industry, he has the ability to provide leadership and strategic direction while retaining the grounding necessary to keep a biotech manufacturing company operating smoothly."

Mr. Zace will assume the responsibility to focus on expanding the company's reach as well as bringing their unique technology and exceptional customer service to different industries. Zace added "Oxyrase, Inc. was founded on Curiosity, Inquiry and Perseverance. I look forward to honoring this legacy while harnessing the potential of our technology to further build value for our clients, stakeholders and our community."

Dr. Copeland will focus on expanding the company's product portfolio and developing new products.

Oxyrase, Inc. is a biotechnology manufacturing company focused on providing a proprietary oxygen removal technology to many industries. Oxyrase, Inc. manufactures a unique enzyme system that efficiently and specifically removes oxygen from products and environments.

Many of these products are directed to anaerobe microbiology: the science of isolating, growing, and identifying microorganisms which thrive in environments devoid of oxygen. Several others are directed to the antioxidant properties of the technology. They are used to prevent oxidation of vulnerable substances and to prolong shelf-life of products, prevent quenching of fluorescent dyes or as a research tool.

To learn more about Nature's Antioxidant(R) please visit: http://www.oxyrase.com/ .

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