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Gray Promotes Peter Zampa to Senior National Correspondent

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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ATLANTA, April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (“Gray”) (NYSE: GTN) announced today the promotion of Peter Zampa to Senior National Correspondent for the Gray Television Washington News Bureau.

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  • ATLANTA, April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (“Gray”) (NYSE: GTN) announced today the promotion of Peter Zampa to Senior National Correspondent for the Gray Television Washington News Bureau.
  • In his new role, Peter will be based in New York City covering the local impact of national and international stories for Gray affiliates, including Wall Street and the United Nations.
  • “Our viewers trust Gray to provide fair and unbiased reporting with a distinctly local perspective,” Gray’s Chief Operating Officer Sandy Breland said.
  • “Peter is a relatable storyteller who understands how to connect national headlines with viewers’ concerns in each of our markets,” said General Manager of Gray’s Washington Operations Lisa Allen.

Attain Partners Names New Managing Director: Alanna Steffens

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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MCLEAN, Va., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Attain Partners, a leading management and technology consulting firm, announced today the promotion of Alanna Steffens to Managing Director. In her role, Ms. Steffens leads the Salesforce Delivery Excellence team at Attain Partners, providing exceptional client services including planning, implementation, process improvement, change management, and managed services.

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  • MCLEAN, Va., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Attain Partners , a leading management and technology consulting firm, announced today the promotion of Alanna Steffens to Managing Director.
  • In her role, Ms. Steffens leads the Salesforce Delivery Excellence team at Attain Partners, providing exceptional client services including planning, implementation, process improvement, change management, and managed services.
  • Ms. Steffens leads the Salesforce Delivery Excellence team at Attain Partners, providing exceptional client services.
  • "It is an honor to lead our exceptional team of talented Salesforce experts," said Alanna Steffens, Managing Director.

American Lung Association and LUNGevity Foundation Announce $3 Million Research Partnership to Intercept Lung Cancer

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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In a collaborative effort to end this devastating disease, the American Lung Association and LUNGevity Foundation have joined forces to invest $3 million over the next three years in research aimed at intercepting lung cancer – catching precancerous cells and blocking them from turning into cancer cells.

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  • In a collaborative effort to end this devastating disease, the American Lung Association and LUNGevity Foundation have joined forces to invest $3 million over the next three years in research aimed at intercepting lung cancer – catching precancerous cells and blocking them from turning into cancer cells.
  • The partnership builds upon previous collaborations, including research funded by American Lung Association, LUNGevity Foundation and Stand Up To Cancer, which has yielded significant findings in lung cancer interception.
  • Through initiatives like the American Lung Association Research Institute Accelerator Program and the LUNGevity Early Lung Cancer Center , this partnership aims to accelerate progress in lung cancer interception research and pave the way for personalized treatments for patients.
  • LUNGevity, the nation's leading lung cancer organization, is transforming what it means to be diagnosed and live with lung cancer.

Greystone Real Estate Capital Adds Key Hires to LIHTC Platform

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greystone , a leading national commercial real estate finance company, announced that its Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Syndication Platform, Greystone Real Estate Capital, has added four senior members to its team.

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  • NEW YORK, March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greystone , a leading national commercial real estate finance company, announced that its Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Syndication Platform, Greystone Real Estate Capital, has added four senior members to its team.
  • “It’s gratifying to grow a team of committed professionals who have such deep experience in affordable housing equity and finance, and we are energized to make an impact on the sector as we develop Greystone’s LIHTC syndication platform,” said Mr. Greg Voyentzie, head of Greystone Real Estate Capital.
  • Mr. Egidi, with over 15 years of affordable housing industry experience, is responsible for asset selection, fund placement, structuring, marketing, and management of institutional investor relationships for Greystone Real Estate Capital.
  • Mr. Gordon, bringing over 12 years of affordable housing experience, provides Credit & Underwriting direction and guidance for all of Greystone Real Estate Capital’s investments.

PIMCO Announces 2024 Managing Directors

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PIMCO, a global leader in active fixed income with deep expertise across public and private markets, is pleased to share the promotion of the officers of the firm to Managing Director.

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  • NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PIMCO, a global leader in active fixed income with deep expertise across public and private markets, is pleased to share the promotion of the officers of the firm to Managing Director.
  • “Embodying PIMCO’s core values while exhibiting integrity and excellence are qualities we look for in our Managing Director group.
  • The following officers have been promoted to Managing Director with these objectives in mind:
    Mr. Sharif is a managing director and Co-Head of PM Analytics in the Newport Beach office.
  • Prior to joining PIMCO in 2011, he was a vice president in quantitative analytics at Barclays Capital.

PanTher Therapeutics Announces Appointment of John Edwards as Executive Chair of the Board of Directors

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Friday, April 5, 2024
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PanTher Therapeutics (“PanTher” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage oncology company developing high-dose, long lasting, localized treatments for cancer, announced that John Edwards has been appointed as the Executive Chair of the Board of Directors.

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  • PanTher Therapeutics (“PanTher” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage oncology company developing high-dose, long lasting, localized treatments for cancer, announced that John Edwards has been appointed as the Executive Chair of the Board of Directors.
  • “John has been an outstanding addition to our Board and management team since joining the company in September.
  • His experience includes involvement with ten FDA approved biologics and eight biotech companies with successful exits, including Tilos Therapeutics, Siamab, Adnexus, F-star and Genetics Institute.
  • During his time as Executive Chair at Tilos, he helped the company from founding to acquisition by Merck in just two years.

SmartRent Names Alison Dean to Board of Directors

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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SmartRent , Inc. (NYSE: SMRT), the leading provider of smart communities and smart operations solutions for the rental housing industry, today announced the addition of Alison Dean, a renowned corporate technology and finance expert, and former iRobot CFO (NASDAQ: IRBT), to its Board of Directors and Audit Committee.

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  • SmartRent , Inc. (NYSE: SMRT), the leading provider of smart communities and smart operations solutions for the rental housing industry, today announced the addition of Alison Dean, a renowned corporate technology and finance expert, and former iRobot CFO (NASDAQ: IRBT), to its Board of Directors and Audit Committee.
  • SmartRent retained Korn Ferry, a notable executive recruiting firm, to conduct the search to fill the company’s open board seat.
  • Dean currently sits on the board of directors for several well-known organizations spanning industries, including Yeti (NYSE: YETI) and Everbridge (NASDAQ: EVBG).
  • “We’re honored to welcome Alison to the SmartRent Board of Directors and Audit Committee,” said SmartRent CEO Lucas Haldeman.

Goulston & Storrs Elevates Linh Lingenfelter and Paul Momnie to Directors

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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BOSTON, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Goulston & Storrs , an Am Law 200 firm, is pleased to announce that corporate attorney Linh Lingenfelter and real estate attorney Paul Momnie have been promoted to Directors at the firm.

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  • BOSTON, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Goulston & Storrs , an Am Law 200 firm, is pleased to announce that corporate attorney Linh Lingenfelter and real estate attorney Paul Momnie have been promoted to Directors at the firm.
  • "We are excited to welcome these two extremely talented lawyers into our directorship ranks," said Michelle Porter, Co-Managing Director at Goulston & Storrs.
  • "Linh and Paul have proven themselves to our firm and our clients, and we look forward to their continued contributions and leadership in their new, highly deserved roles."
  • Momnie is a member of the firm's Real Estate practice, where he focuses on real estate development, permitting, and land use matters.

Atlanta, Georgia's, 19th Street Dental is Recognized as a 2024 Top Patient Rated Dentist

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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ATLANTA, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Conveniently located at 232 19th St NW, Ste 7200 in Atlanta, GA, 19th Street Dental is a well-respected dental practice known for its commitment to providing state-of-the-art dentistry with a personal touch. The team has been named a 2024 Top Patient Rated Dentist by Find Local Doctors, a reputable online directory that recognizes outstanding medical providers and dentists based on superior reviews and ratings from patients. At 19th Street Dental, patients can expect modern dentistry delivered with a personal touch.

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  • At 19th Street Dental , patients can expect modern dentistry delivered with a personal touch.
  • From cosmetic dentistry to orthodontics to emergency dental care , 19th Street Dental is a one-stop shop for all dental needs.
  • From sedation options for anxious patients to convenient scheduling with early morning appointments available, 19th Street Dental strives to make dental care accessible and stress-free.
  • More about 19th Street Dental:
    Dr. Trushar Patel earned his Doctorate of Dental Medicine at Boston University's Goldman School of Dental Medicine.

Goldhirsh Foundation Names Groundbreaking All-Female Investment Committee

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Goldhirsh Foundation announced its new all-female investment committee—believed to be the first such investment committee at an organization of its size and scope. The committee members are: Shana Barghouti, Natasha Case, Celestine Schnugg, and Ruth Wernig.

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  • This new, all-female, investment committee is believed to be the first such at an organization of this size and scope.
  • "All four women on our new investment committee have proven themselves as business and civic leaders, as well as visionaries, during the course of their careers," said Tara Roth, President of the Goldhirsh Foundation.
  • The new committee – with the experience, network, and expertise they bring – further solidifies a strategic shift for the Goldhirsh Foundation's endowment.
  • Meet the members of the Goldhirsh Foundation investment committee:
    Shana Barghouti, Co-Chief Investment Officer at ReMY Investors, a multi-family investment firm based in Los Angeles.