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PreludeDx Appoints Chris Emery, VP of Strategic Marketing and Business Development

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
Pepperdine University, Ductal carcinoma, Novartis, DCIS, HALO, Patient, Labcorp, Molecular diagnostics, Marketing, Physician, Business development, Medicine, University, Cancer, Master of Business Administration, Medical imaging

LAGUNA HILLS, Calif., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prelude Corporation (PreludeDx™), a leader in molecular diagnostics and precision medicine for early-stage breast cancer, today announced the appointment of Chris Emery to the newly created position of VP of Strategic Marketing and Business Development.

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  • LAGUNA HILLS, Calif., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prelude Corporation (PreludeDx™), a leader in molecular diagnostics and precision medicine for early-stage breast cancer, today announced the appointment of Chris Emery to the newly created position of VP of Strategic Marketing and Business Development.
  • "With his extensive experience in healthcare and specifically molecular diagnostics, I am pleased to welcome Chris to PreludeDx's leadership team.
  • Chris brings more than 25 years of experience in healthcare across laboratory services, medical device and biopharmaceutical companies, with senior leadership roles in marketing, sales and business development in the cancer diagnostics market.
  • He joins PreludeDx from HALO Precision Diagnostics where he served as the Chief Business Officer – Molecular Diagnostics.

Wedbush Securities Welcomes Chris Ellis, CFP, as Vice President, Investments

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Professional Services, Business, Finance, Fintech, Asset Management, Personal Finance, Multimedia, Education, Pepperdine University, Security (finance), CFP, Loyola Marymount University, Wealth management, Master of Education, EVP, LAPD, Credit union, University, Independent, Management

Wedbush Securities , a prominent diversified independent financial services provider, welcomes Chris Ellis as Vice President, Investments to its growing Pasadena, CA office.

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  • Wedbush Securities , a prominent diversified independent financial services provider, welcomes Chris Ellis as Vice President, Investments to its growing Pasadena, CA office.
  • Ellis is a Certified Financial Planner who joins from CUSO Financial Services and will aid in further expanding Wedbush’s footprint in Southern California.
  • "Joining Wedbush feels like a natural progression and an exciting new phase for my clients and me," states Ellis.
  • "Chris’s arrival at Wedbush underscores our commitment to assembling a team of top-tier talent dedicated to delivering unparalleled wealth management solutions.

The Kelley Group, a Leader in Coaching for the Financial Services Industry, Announces Major Expansion

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
International Coaching Federation, Marketing, MBA, TKG, Acquisition, Pepperdine University, ICF, Communication, Harvard University, Tutoring

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kelley Group (TKG), an industry leader in speaking, coaching, and training for the financial services industry, is launching a major expansion to its coaching division.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kelley Group (TKG), an industry leader in speaking, coaching, and training for the financial services industry, is launching a major expansion to its coaching division.
  • These Kelley Group Certified Coaches provide a depth of experience and credentials that will compliment and expand the firm's current capabilities.
  • She has served as a consultant to a variety of sectors, including banking, financial services, and investment management.
  • According to Sarano, "As demands for our one-on-one coaching increased dramatically, expansion of our successful program was necessary.

THINKING NATION ANNOUNCES FOUR NEW BOARD APPOINTMENTS

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Monday, January 29, 2024
Biography, American studies, Faculty, History, University, Economics, Psychology, Pepperdine University, Morgan State University, Public affairs, Harvard-Westlake School, Literacy, Culture, State, Arizona Territorial Legislature, Accounting, Book, Thought, Furman University, Communication, Arizona State University, Goucher College, Amherst College, Clark Atlanta University, Woman, Coppin State University, Cornell University Press, National Association, Associate, News Media Alliance, Teaching, Conference, Management, Catholic Church, Financial management

NORTHRIDGE, Calif., Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Thinking Nation, a national 501c3 committed to cultivating thoughtful citizens through the promotion of historical thinking in social studies, today announced recent appointments to its Board of Directors. Dr. Marco Clark, Paolo DeMaria, Don Fraser, Jr., and Catherine O'Donnell, Ph.D. have joined as the newest members of Thinking Nation's Board of Directors, bringing total membership to eight educational leaders.

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  • NORTHRIDGE, Calif., Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Thinking Nation , a national 501c3 committed to cultivating thoughtful citizens through the promotion of historical thinking in social studies, today announced recent appointments to its Board of Directors.
  • Dr. Marco Clark, Paolo DeMaria, Don Fraser, Jr., and Catherine O'Donnell, Ph.D. have joined as the newest members of Thinking Nation's Board of Directors, bringing total membership to eight educational leaders.
  • "The Thinking Nation team is delighted to welcome four new education changemakers to the Board of Directors," said Board President Dinah Ruch.
  • Thinking Nation's newest board members include:
    As the Founder & CEO of Richard Wright Schools in Washington, D.C., Dr. Clark has been a transformative leader in the global educational space for more than 30 years.

tapouts Replaces Scrolling for Parenting Tips with Fun Mental Wellbeing Coaching for Kiddos

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Neuroscience, LOS, Self-control, Social media, Life, City, Insurance, School, Friends, Sport, Child, Psychology, Magic, Emotion, Parent, Pepperdine University, Education, Tutoring

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For many parents, social media has become a place of undue stress and information overload when it comes to advice on how to raise their children. In fact, a study conducted at Pepperdine University linked the use of social media parenting groups with higher cortisol levels, a marker of increased stress.

Key Points: 
  • "Parents often enlist coaches for their kids' sports or new skills, recognizing the value of expert guidance alongside their own support.
  • tapouts is a science-backed program that was developed by educators and scientists to create a fun and safe space that enables children to learn lessons that last a lifetime.
  • It'll give you an idea of whether or not tapouts is the best fit for your child at the moment!
  • For media inquiries, interviews, or more information about tapouts, please contact the Max Borges Agency at [email protected]

RADIANT LOGISTICS PROMOTES JAIME BECKER TO GENERAL COUNSEL

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Senior, General counsel, Amazon, Convoy, ESG, Acquisition, Becker, Transport, Pepperdine University, Management

RENTON, Wash., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Radiant Logistics, Inc. (NYSE American: RLGT), a technology-enabled global transportation and value-added logistics services company, recently announced the promotion of Jaime Becker to Senior Vice President and General Counsel.

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  • RENTON, Wash., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Radiant Logistics, Inc. (NYSE American: RLGT), a technology-enabled global transportation and value-added logistics services company, recently announced the promotion of Jaime Becker to Senior Vice President and General Counsel.
  • Ms. Becker, age 43, brings with her over a decade of experience in supporting both publicly and privately held domestic and international companies in the technology, logistics, construction, and oil and gas industries.
  • Ms. Becker was a part of the legal team at Amazon, followed most recently by her role at Convoy.
  • She will be stepping into the role following the departure of John Sobba, 67, who had been with Radiant serving as General Counsel since 2018.

CORT Appoints Lee Lorenzen to VP of Corporate Business Development

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
Online Retail, Retail, Other Retail, Home Goods, Specialty, Office Products, International, CORT, Global Sales Law Project, Pepperdine University, Global Television Network, International business, Education, Management

CORT, the nation’s leading provider of furniture rental and destination services, today announced the appointment of Lee Lorenzen to the role of vice president of corporate business development.

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  • CORT, the nation’s leading provider of furniture rental and destination services, today announced the appointment of Lee Lorenzen to the role of vice president of corporate business development.
  • He will oversee CORT’s Destination Services Organization, Student Housing Division, Global Sales team, and the CORT Global Network.
  • “Lee’s demonstrated track record of operational experience, leadership development, and strategic growth campaigns will significantly influence our business development opportunities moving forward,” Jeff Rowe, executive vice president of business development at CORT, said.
  • Prior to that, he was the district general manager for CORT in Los Angeles.

Fivetran Appoints Scott Jones as Chief Revenue Officer

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Monday, December 11, 2023
Internet, Data Management, Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Software, Leadspace, SAP, Naval EOD Technology Division, Tableau, Marketing, California State University, Alteryx, Database, Pepperdine University, MBA, Software as a service, Growth, Dun, Dun & Bradstreet, Pitney Bowes, BusinessObjects, SVP, Management, Siteimprove, Peak

Fivetran , the global leader in data integration, today announced the appointment of Scott Jones as the company’s chief revenue officer (CRO).

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  • Fivetran , the global leader in data integration, today announced the appointment of Scott Jones as the company’s chief revenue officer (CRO).
  • He will report to COO Taylor Brown and serve as a member of the Fivetran executive team, overseeing all revenue generation activities for the company including operations, sales, marketing and pricing.
  • “Scott has the strategic vision, proven leadership capabilities and the extensive data industry expertise that will be a huge asset as we continue to grow,” said Brown.
  • “Scott understands the critical importance the Fivetran data movement platform has for enterprises expanding their generative AI capabilities, and the leadership skills to drive his team to deliver their best work.

CORT’s Allison Ballard Assumes New Role as Vice President of Strategy, Workplace

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Retail, Online Retail, Home Goods, Office Products, HRC, CORT, Pepperdine University, Knowledge, Workplace, Management

CORT, the nation’s leading provider of furniture rental and destination services, appoints longtime CORT executive Allison Ballard to the newly created role of vice president of strategy overseeing the company’s workplace division.

Key Points: 
  • CORT, the nation’s leading provider of furniture rental and destination services, appoints longtime CORT executive Allison Ballard to the newly created role of vice president of strategy overseeing the company’s workplace division.
  • The move is part of CORT’s ongoing strategy to provide the exceptional customer service that has made CORT the top furniture rental provider for flexible workplace solutions.
  • “As the economy and market conditions improve, we are strongly positioned to strategically grow our business and there’s no one better than Allison to lead our efforts,” Jeff Rowe, executive vice president of business development at CORT, said.
  • In her new role, Ballard will lead the strategic growth of flexible workplace solutions that enable CORT’s customers to optimize their workplace, enhance their employee experience, and improve their operational efficiency.

AltaSea Expands Leadership Team with Milken Institute & Berggruen Institute Alum Jade Clemons

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
Maritime, Environment, Transport, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Sustainability, Other Transport, Eye, Regional economics, Associate, The Blue Economy, Research, Climate change, Bangladesh Technical Education Board, Milken, Port, Berggruen, Small business, Ecosystem, Marketing, University, Blue, Benjamin, Pepperdine University, Berggruen Institute, Blue economy, Economics, Human, Economic development

Clemons most recently served as Senior Program Manager at Berggruen Institute, a Los Angeles-based think tank founded by investor and philanthropist Nicolas Berggruen.

Key Points: 
  • Clemons most recently served as Senior Program Manager at Berggruen Institute, a Los Angeles-based think tank founded by investor and philanthropist Nicolas Berggruen.
  • During her time at Berggruen Institute, Clemons studied equitable and sustainable economic systems with an eye towards human and non-human flourishing.
  • Prior to Berggruen Institute, Clemons served as the Associate Director of the Center for Regional Economics at the Milken Institute focusing on small business and sustainability initiatives.
  • I’m thrilled to be joining the team at AltaSea working to meet this challenge every day,” said Clemons.