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NSSF Praises Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp for Signing Second Amendment Privacy Act

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
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Brian Kemp for signing into law HB 1018 , the Second Amendment Privacy Act.

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  • Brian Kemp for signing into law HB 1018 , the Second Amendment Privacy Act.
  • This NSSF-supported law protects the privacy and sensitive financial information of people purchasing firearms and ammunition in The Peach State.
  • With Georgia, there are now 14 states with laws that protect the Second Amendment financial privacy of their citizens.
  • "Governor Brian Kemp's signature on the Second Amendment Privacy Act is yet another example of his firm commitment to protecting the Second Amendment rights of all Georgians.

Rollins Announces New Lead Independent Director

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
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ATLANTA, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rollins, Inc. (NYSE:ROL) ("Rollins" or the "Company"), a premier global consumer and commercial services company, today announces the appointment of Louise S. Sams as Lead Independent Director of the Rollins Board of Directors  (the "Board") and the Chairperson of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.

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  • ATLANTA, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rollins, Inc. (NYSE:ROL) ("Rollins" or the "Company"), a premier global consumer and commercial services company, today announces the appointment of Louise S. Sams as Lead Independent Director of the Rollins Board of Directors  (the "Board") and the Chairperson of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.
  • Ms. Sams assumed these roles following the retirement of Mr. Jerry W. Nix in conjunction with the Company's Annual Meeting of Shareholders on April 23, 2024.
  • Ms. Sams has served as a Director of Rollins since 2022 and previously served as the Executive Vice President and General Counsel of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a television and media conglomerate, from 2000 until September 2019.
  • "We are pleased to have someone with Louise's leadership qualities and governance experience in this important role as we continue to grow our business" said Gary W. Rollins, Executive Chairman of the Board.

The National Lifeline Association Board of Directors Re-Elects David Avila

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
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KENNETT SQUARE, Pa., April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Lifeline Association (NaLA) is pleased to announce that David Avila, Lifeline & GDP (Government Discount Programs) Executive of TracFone Wireless, Inc. a Verizon company, has been reelected for a third term by the voting members of the NaLA Board.

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  • KENNETT SQUARE, Pa., April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Lifeline Association (NaLA) is pleased to announce that David Avila, Lifeline & GDP (Government Discount Programs) Executive of TracFone Wireless, Inc. a Verizon company, has been reelected for a third term by the voting members of the NaLA Board.
  • Avila has led the Lifeline division of TracFone's Lifeline-focused brand, SafeLink Wireless, one of the largest Lifeline providers in the U.S. since 2015.
  • In his role, Avila has been responsible for the development, marketing, sales, operations, and compliance of TracFone's Lifeline Services, setting strategy and execution.
  • "David is a true leader of efforts to establish policies and standards that mutually benefit consumers and continue to push the industry forward," said David B. Dorwart, Chairman of the National Lifeline Association.

NSSF Commends Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee for Signing Second Amendment Privacy Act

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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Bill Lee for signing into law SB 2223 , the Second Amendment Privacy Act.

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  • Bill Lee for signing into law SB 2223 , the Second Amendment Privacy Act.
  • This NSSF-supported law protects the privacy and sensitive financial information of people purchasing firearms and ammunition in The Volunteer State.
  • With Tennessee, there are now 13 states with laws that protect the Second Amendment financial privacy of their citizens.
  • U.S. Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) introduced S. 4075 , the NSSF-supported Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act in the Senate.

Involta Appoints Dereck Wischmeyer as General Counsel

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Involta, a Carlyle portfolio company and prominent national provider of data center and cloud infrastructure and services, announced today that Dereck Wischmeyer has joined the company as General Counsel. Wischmeyer brings over a decade of business and legal expertise to the company and has extensive experience negotiating high-profile acquisitions and implementing legal strategies to accelerate innovation and growth.

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  • CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Involta , a Carlyle portfolio company and prominent national provider of data center and cloud infrastructure and services, announced today that Dereck Wischmeyer has joined the company as General Counsel.
  • "Dereck's proven legal and business acumen in the technology sector will be essential to supporting Involta's rapid expansion trajectory," said Brett Lindsey, Involta CEO.
  • Prior to joining Involta, Wischmeyer served as Everstream Solutions' Executive Vice President and General Counsel.
  • "Joining Involta in the booming digital infrastructure sector is a strategic move for me," shared Dereck Wischmeyer, General Counsel, Involta.

Memora Health Expands Leadership Team to Accelerate Growth

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Memora Health, the leading intelligent care enablement platform, today announced an expansion of its leadership team with the addition of Divya Bhat as Chief Product Officer and Herman Ng as Chief Financial Officer. Divya and Herman bring unique experience as Silicon Valley innovators that will help to advance Memora's mission to simplify often complex patient and clinician care journeys.

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  • Memora is bringing this same level of service to health care where it matters most."
  • "I'm thrilled to welcome Divya and Herman to the Memora team and congratulate Jamie and Nathan on their new roles.
  • This strengthens our already robust leadership team," said Manav Sevak, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Memora.
  • As a leader in driving AI advancements in care delivery, with this expanded leadership team the company is poised for additional growth with leading hospitals and health systems in 2024.

LegalMatch Achieves '7 Million Case Count' Milestone, Cementing Its Place as the Leader in Online Legal Matching

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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This remarkable achievement underscores LegalMatch's unwavering devotion to bridging the gap between individual clients and the legal representation they need.

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  • This remarkable achievement underscores LegalMatch's unwavering devotion to bridging the gap between individual clients and the legal representation they need.
  • Founded in 1999, LegalMatch has been a constant innovator in the legal technology landscape.
  • "Reaching the '7 million case count' milestone is a testament to the growing need for accessible and affordable legal help.
  • With a growing user base and a dedication to innovation, the company is poised to continue its leadership role in the online legal services industry.

IAB Appoints Industry Leaders to Critical Roles Ahead of 2024 NewFronts

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As anticipation builds for the 2024 IAB NewFronts, the pinnacle event in the streaming video marketplace, IAB, the leading trade body for the digital advertising industry, unveils key appointments to bolster its leadership team.

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  • Cintia Gabilan, a seasoned professional who's held senior roles at Amazon, Meta, and Unilever, steps into the position of Vice President at the IAB Media Center .
  • Adding to the roster, industry veteran Nadine Karp McHugh is appointed as the new IAB Executive in Residence.
  • Gabilan will lead one of IAB's most critical areas of focus as Vice President of its Media Center, right in time for the 2024 IAB NewFronts (April 29 – May 2) and the 2024 IAB Podcast Upfront (May 9).
  • "Some of the most meaningful IAB marketplaces, like the IAB NewFronts and IAB Podcast Upfront , are led by the IAB Media Center , and Cintia will undoubtedly bring a fresh perspective to the market.

NSSF PRAISES IOWA'S GOV. KIM REYNOLDS FOR SIGNING OF SECOND AMENDMENT PRIVACY ACT

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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Kim Reynolds for signing into law House File 2464 , informally called the Second Amendment Privacy Act.

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  • Kim Reynolds for signing into law House File 2464 , informally called the Second Amendment Privacy Act.
  • This NSSF-supported law protects the privacy and sensitive financial information of people purchasing firearms and ammunition in Iowa.
  • With Iowa, there are now a dozen states with laws that protect the Second Amendment financial privacy of their citizens.
  • "Governor Kim Reynolds' signature on the Second Amendment Privacy Act underscores the state lawmakers' commitment to ensuring that Iowans are free to exercise their Second Amendment rights without concern of 'woke' Wall Street banks collecting private financial information to create shadow gun registries," said Lawrence G. Keane, NSSF Senior Vice President & General Counsel.

Mitsubishi Motors Announces Executive Promotion

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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Katherine Knight promoted to SVP, Chief Legal and Administrative Officer

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  • Katherine Knight promoted to SVP, Chief Legal and Administrative Officer
    Reports to President & CEO, Mark Chaffin
    FRANKLIN, Tenn., April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today announces the promotion of Katherine Knight to the newly created role of Senior Vice President, Chief Legal and Administrative Officer.
  • She will continue to report to Mark Chaffin, President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • As part of its mid-term plan, "Challenge 2025", MMNA's parent company, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, emphasizes the drive towards more sustainable growth, strengthening of compliance and governance, and social-value creation.
  • Knight's promotion announced today will help ensure that MMNA is a global leader in the realization of future success in these critical areas.