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The Agency Launches First Office in Kelowna, British Columbia

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global real estate brokerage The Agency proudly announces the launch of its first franchise office in Kelowna, British Columbia. The new locale, which will be known as The Agency Kelowna, is the firm's sixteenth office in Canada, joining the brokerage's growing network of more than 96 offices in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Europe. The Kelowna office will be led by industry veteran and Managing Partner Alexandra Axsen.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global real estate brokerage The Agency proudly announces the launch of its first franchise office in Kelowna, British Columbia.
  • "We're thrilled to continue our expansion throughout British Columbia with the unveiling of our new office in Kelowna," said Mauricio Umansky , CEO and Founder of The Agency.
  • In Q1 and Q2, The Agency launched 15 new offices, with more on the horizon in the coming months.
  • "We're thrilled to continue our expansion throughout British Columbia with the unveiling of our new office in Kelowna," said Mauricio Umansky, CEO and Founder of The Agency.

Bruce A. Edwards, Esq. Joins Signature Resolution's Panel of Neutrals

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Signature Resolution, a leader in alternative dispute resolution, announced today that Bruce A. Edwards, Esq. is joining the firm's prestigious panel of neutrals. With over 35 years of experience in mediation and arbitration, Edwards will specialize in business litigation, class action, construction, insurance, labor and employment, mass tort, personal injury and wrongful death mediation, making him a valued addition to the firm.

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  • is joining the firm's prestigious panel of neutrals.
  • "Being invited into someone's dispute is a sacred invitation and should be respected above all else," said Edwards.
  • Mediators have the power to affect change in their clients' lives, and I embrace this process with humility, patience, and curiosity.
  • I look forward to continuing my mediation through this new role at Signature Resolution."

Benchmark Appoints David Moezidis as EVP and Chief Commercial Officer

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Monday, July 17, 2023
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TEMPE, Ariz., July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Benchmark Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: BHE), a global provider of engineering, design, and manufacturing services, today announced the appointment of David Moezidis as Executive Vice President (EVP) and its first Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), effective immediately. Moezidis will direct Benchmark's commercial strategy, including vertical market sector plans and its global go-to-market approach to drive continued business growth and share gains.

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  • TEMPE, Ariz., July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Benchmark Electronics , Inc. (NYSE: BHE), a global provider of engineering, design, and manufacturing services, today announced the appointment of David Moezidis as Executive Vice President (EVP) and its first Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), effective immediately.
  • Moezidis will direct Benchmark's commercial strategy, including vertical market sector plans and its global go-to-market approach to drive continued business growth and share gains.
  • "David understands the unique challenges our customers face in bringing complex products to market quickly without compromising on quality," stated Jeff Benck, president and CEO at Benchmark.
  • "I am thrilled to be joining Benchmark at this exciting time as companies continue to look for solutions to further optimize their supply chains and operations," said Moezidis.

Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles Grows Senior Management Teams

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Friday, July 14, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, July 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles (GSGLA) announced today that Alex Ashworth, senior director of fund development, Michelle Green, senior director of people & culture, and Ellen Swarts, senior director of finance and risk management, were hired to oversee their departments' contribution to philanthropic revenue, workplace culture, and operational efficiency for the largest girl-serving nonprofit in Los Angeles, CA.

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  • LOS ANGELES, July 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles (GSGLA) announced today that Alex Ashworth, senior director of fund development, Michelle Green, senior director of people & culture, and Ellen Swarts, senior director of finance and risk management, were hired to oversee their departments' contribution to philanthropic revenue, workplace culture, and operational efficiency for the largest girl-serving nonprofit in Los Angeles, CA.
  • "Alex, Michelle, and Ellen bring strong industry knowledge that will help serve the 33,000 Girl Scouts throughout greater LA."
  • As Senior Director of Fund Development, Alex helps grow GSGLA's philanthropic revenue and diversify public support through individual supporters, foundations, and corporate partners.
  • As Senior Director of Finance and Risk Management, Ellen ensures proper compliance to GSGLA's safety protocols and internal controls, including accounts payable, financial reporting, budgeting, and risk management procedures.

Treace Appoints Julie Dewey as Chief Communications and Investor Relations Officer

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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“Julie is a talented and well-respected corporate communications leader who we are thrilled to welcome to Treace,” said John T. Treace, CEO, Founder and Board Member of Treace.

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  • “Julie is a talented and well-respected corporate communications leader who we are thrilled to welcome to Treace,” said John T. Treace, CEO, Founder and Board Member of Treace.
  • Prior to Nevro, she was Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer of Wright Medical Group, N.V., a leading orthopaedic company focused on extremities and biologics, which was acquired by Stryker.
  • While at Wright, she built a world-class investor relations program that was the highest ranked small-mid cap medical device IR program by Institutional Investor for a record five consecutive years.
  • Earlier in her career, Ms. Dewey held investor relations and marketing positions at ev3 Inc. (acquired by Covidien/Medtronic), Kyphon Inc. (acquired by Medtronic) and Thoratec Corporation (acquired by St. Jude/Abbott).

James Q. Crowe, Telecommunications Pioneer, Dies at 74

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Friday, July 7, 2023
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SHERIDAN, Colo., July 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- JQ Crowe Company announced that James Q. Crowe, a technology and telecommunications visionary who spearheaded the fiber optic telecommunications revolution, died July 2nd in Paradise Valley, Arizona, after a battle with pulmonary arterial hypertension.

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  • SHERIDAN, Colo., July 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- JQ Crowe Company announced that James Q. Crowe, a technology and telecommunications visionary who spearheaded the fiber optic telecommunications revolution, died July 2nd in Paradise Valley, Arizona, after a battle with pulmonary arterial hypertension.
  • "A network for the eyes rather than for the ears" was how Crowe described it.
  • James Quell Crowe was born July 2, 1949, at Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base to the highly decorated Marine Colonel Henry Pierson Crowe and Mona Quell Crowe.
  • His group's construction work laying optical fiber underground for clients led Crowe to propose, then lead, Kiewit's push into fiber optic telecommunications.

Clark Construction Opens New Office in Los Angeles

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Friday, June 30, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Clark recently hosted community and business leaders at an open house to celebrate the grand opening of its new office in Los Angeles.

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  • LOS ANGELES, June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Clark recently hosted community and business leaders at an open house to celebrate the grand opening of its new office in Los Angeles.
  • Clark's history in Los Angeles dates back to the 1980s, with the Ronald Reagan State Office Building.
  • Since then, Clark has delivered more than 100 projects that strengthen the region's infrastructure and communities, including LA LIVE and Nokia Theater; US Courthouse, Los Angeles; and historic renovations of Los Angeles City Hall and Hall of Justice.
  • Delivering projects across a variety of market sectors, Clark has partnered with public and private development clients such as the City and County of Los Angeles; the City of Long Beach; the City of Beverly Hills; the University of Southern California; the University of California, Los Angeles; Pepperdine University; Los Angeles World Airports; Los Angeles Unified School District; and many others.

Fontinalis Partners Elevates Two Principals to Partner Roles and Welcomes New Operations Team Member

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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DETROIT and BOSTON, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fontinalis Partners (www.fontinalis.com), a venture capital firm that pioneered investing in early-stage companies focused on enabling efficient and sustainable movement, today announces the promotion of two individuals—Dan Ratliff and Gabe Cunningham—to the role of Partner, and the addition of a new member to the operations team.

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  • Dan Ratliff, based in Detroit, joined Fontinalis in 2014 after starting his career in investment banking.
  • He has additionally played a key role in scaling the firm's operations as it has launched subsequent investment funds.
  • Chris Cheever, Founder & Partner, commented, "Dan and Gabe joined Fontinalis Partners at approximately the same time nine years ago but took different paths in reaching this point.
  • In addition to recent promotions, the Fontinalis team is also pleased to announce the addition of Tanya Bega to the operations team in the role of Investor Relations Director.

University Credit Union Announces Hiring Of Industry-Leading Talent

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After four consecutive years of loan and membership growth which has led to over $1.2 billion in assets and over 50,000 members served, UCU is excited to announce the hiring of Megan Eisenhard as Chief Growth Officer and Kalyana Sundaram as Chief Information Officer to further UCU's growth and innovation goals in 2023 and beyond. This announcement comes amidst several other internal promotions and new hires designed to strengthen the team's diverse set of skills and experience.

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  • This announcement comes amidst several other internal promotions and new hires designed to strengthen the team's diverse set of skills and experience.
  • During her tenure, she led the Campus+ division, forging comprehensive partnerships and marketing programs that connected priority university initiatives with the corporate community.
  • "Our mission and dedication to the university community is truly about the people and members that belong to it.
  • In the past year, they have invested millions in financial support to their partner schools and held hundreds of on-campus events.

10 HERBALIFE IMPACT BASKETBALL CENTER-TRAINED 2023 NBA DRAFT PROSPECTS JOIN NBA TEAMS

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Herbalife, the exclusive nutrition partner of IMPACT Basketball, congratulates the 10 IMPACT athletes now associated with NBA teams after being selected in the 2023 NBA Draft or signing with teams following the Draft.

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  • LOS ANGELES, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Herbalife, the exclusive nutrition partner of IMPACT Basketball, congratulates the 10 IMPACT athletes now associated with NBA teams after being selected in the 2023 NBA Draft or signing with teams following the Draft.
  • "Every year we work with the most talented basketball stars who are looking to shine during pre-Draft evaluations, hone their skills, and become an NBA player," said Joe Abunassar, renowned trainer, founder of IMPACT Basketball and president of Herbalife IMPACT Basketball Center in Las Vegas.
  • The Herbalife IMPACT Basketball Center focuses on the four pillars of basketball, including skill development, strength and conditioning, nutrition, and mental training.
  • *Herbalife is not affiliated with the NBA or any of the above-mentioned college or professional basketball teams.