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James W. Crawford III Named Sole Finalist for President of Texas Southern University

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
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HOUSTON, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Brandon L. Simmons, Chairman of the Texas Southern University Board of Regents, announced during today's meeting of the Board of Regents that James W. Crawford III was selected as the sole finalist for president of Texas Southern University.

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  • HOUSTON, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Brandon L. Simmons, Chairman of the Texas Southern University Board of Regents, announced during today's meeting of the Board of Regents that James W. Crawford III was selected as the sole finalist for president of Texas Southern University.
  • Texas Southern is proud to deliver leadership focused on preparing graduates to flourish in a thriving Texas economy."
  • Crawford comes to Texas Southern from Felician University, where he served as president for nearly two years after filling the role of interim president of the university for nine months.
  • STATEMENTS ABOUT JAMES W. CRAWFORD III AND TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY:
    Given the current challenges and opportunities that exist across higher education, we knew that leading Texas Southern University forward at this time would require a candidate with very specific credentials.

Renowned Astronaut Colonel Jeffrey Williams Joins iLamp Oregon as Chief Operating Officer

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- iLamp Oregon proudly announces the addition of Colonel Jeffrey Williams to its executive team as Chief Operating Officer (COO).

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  • PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- iLamp Oregon proudly announces the addition of Colonel Jeffrey Williams to its executive team as Chief Operating Officer (COO).
  • Colonel Williams, a seasoned astronaut with a remarkable career spanning over four decades, brings a wealth of technological, engineering, systems integration, operations, international relations, and project management expertise to the iLamp Oregon team.
  • Colonel Williams, an astronaut since 1996, boasts an impressive spaceflight record with four missions dedicated to the assembly and operations of the International Space Station (ISS).
  • "As CEO of iLamp Oregon, I am delighted to extend a warm welcome to Colonel Jeff Williams as our newest member of the executive team.

HII Names Peter Courtney as Corporate Vice President of Legislative Affairs

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global all-domain defense provider HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that Peter Courtney has been promoted to corporate vice president of legislative affairs and Betsy Bina Benedict will join HII to serve as the director of legislative affairs.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global all-domain defense provider HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that Peter Courtney has been promoted to corporate vice president of legislative affairs and Betsy Bina Benedict will join HII to serve as the director of legislative affairs.
  • Courtney succeeds Carolyn Apostolou who retired in December after 10 years with the company.
  • Courtney will be located in HII’s Arlington office and report directly to Stewart Holmes, HII’s executive vice president of government and customer relations (GCR).
  • Benedict has served in a variety of policy and legislative positions within the U.S. Congress, including 13 years with the House Appropriations Committee.

The World War II Foundation Names John Fenzel as its Chief Executive Officer

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Thursday, January 4, 2024
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SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I., Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The nonprofit World War II Foundation has appointed John Fenzel as its new CEO, effective January 1. Fenzel is a retired U.S. Army Special Forces Colonel, and the founding president of the NewDay USA Foundation. Fenzel will focus on advancing the nonprofit's mission to educate and inspire current and future generations about the compelling stories of the Greatest Generation.

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  • The nonprofit World War II Foundation has appointed John Fenzel as its new CEO, effective January 1.
  • SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I., Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The nonprofit World War II Foundation has appointed John Fenzel as its new CEO, effective January 1.
  • "It's an honor to be chosen to lead the World War II Foundation," Fenzel said.
  • The Rhode Island-based World War II Foundation travels the world capturing poignant stories through award-winning documentary films shot on location in Europe and the Pacific.

McCune Law Group Partner Cory Weck Awarded Jennifer Brooks Lawyer of the Year by Western San Bernardino County Bar Association

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Monday, October 9, 2023
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ONTARIO, Calif., Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On October 5, 2023, the Western San Bernardino County Bar Association hosted their annual 2023-2024 Installation of Officers and Awards Ceremony in Ontario, California. Alongside Scaffidi Law, McCune Law Group was honored to sponsor the event, but it is also home to the recipient of the WSBCSA's Jennifer Brooks Lawyer of the Year award – MLG Partner Cory Weck.

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  • ONTARIO, Calif., Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On October 5, 2023, the Western San Bernardino County Bar Association hosted their annual 2023-2024 Installation of Officers and Awards Ceremony in Ontario, California.
  • Alongside Scaffidi Law, McCune Law Group was honored to sponsor the event, but it is also home to the recipient of the WSBCSA's Jennifer Brooks Lawyer of the Year award – MLG Partner Cory Weck.
  • For decades, Weck has served the Inland Empire community and the country through his legal and military service.
  • To arrange comment on this award from Cory Weck, please contact MLG's Public Relations department at [email protected] .

Scientific Systems Hires Air Force Veteran David "Heat" Lyons as VP of Business Development

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Thursday, July 6, 2023
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He is a retired United States Air Force Colonel who commanded at the squadron, group, and installation level, in and out of combat.

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  • He is a retired United States Air Force Colonel who commanded at the squadron, group, and installation level, in and out of combat.
  • As an F-16 Fighter Pilot, Lyons is a graduate of the United States Air Force Weapons School and later returned as an instructor.
  • Lyons has served in staff assignments at the Headquarters Air Force, Sub-Unified Command, and the Joint Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation level at DARPA.
  • Lyons was previously the Growth Lead at Spectrum Systems, Mercury Systems.

MatrixSpace Adds Distinguished Military Leadership to Advisory Board for Strategic Guidance on Defense Industry Engagement

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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BURLINGTON, Mass., May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MatrixSpace announces the addition of Lieutenant General Glenn Spears, US Air Force (retired), and Brigadier General Robert Hipwell, Ph.D, US Army (retired), to its Advisory Board, strengthening its engagement with the defense sector.

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  • The recently announced MatrixSpace Radar is the foundational product of this open architecture sensing platform.
  • Naval War College, Glenn served in the U.S. Air Force for over 33 years as a pilot and commander.
  • He commanded from squadron to numbered Air Force, in peacetime and combat, flying 16 types of military and commercial-derivative aircraft.
  • Additionally, Glenn provides peer reviews to the Institute for Defense Analyses and is a member of several industry advisory and veteran service organization boards.

Capewell Promotes Retired Marine Corps General to Chief Executive Officer

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Thursday, May 18, 2023
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Weidley who previously served as Capewell's Chief Operating Officer will succeed Capewell's interim CEO, Lane Wiggers.

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  • Weidley who previously served as Capewell's Chief Operating Officer will succeed Capewell's interim CEO, Lane Wiggers.
  • Capewell promotes Retired Marine Corps Major General Thomas Weidley to Chief Executive Officer.
  • His ability to connect with individuals inside Capewell, and stakeholders outside of Capewell, is nothing short of impressive.
  • Before joining Capewell in 2021 as Chief Operating Officer, Weidley served as Major General in the United States Marine Corps with 34 years of honorable service.

Capewell Promotes Retired Marine Corps General to Chief Executive Officer

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Thursday, May 18, 2023
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SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn., May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Capewell, a global leader in custom-engineered survivability and aerial delivery solutions, announced today that they have appointed Thomas Weidley as Chief Executive Officer.

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  • SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn., May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Capewell, a global leader in custom-engineered survivability and aerial delivery solutions, announced today that they have appointed Thomas Weidley as Chief Executive Officer.
  • Weidley who previously served as Capewell's Chief Operating Officer will succeed Capewell's interim CEO, Lane Wiggers.
  • His ability to connect with individuals inside Capewell, and stakeholders outside of Capewell, is nothing short of impressive.
  • Before joining Capewell in 2021 as Chief Operating Officer, Weidley served as Major General in the United States Marine Corps with 34 years of honorable service.

General John W. Raymond Joins Cerberus’ Supply Chain and Strategic Opportunities Platform

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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General John W. “Jay” Raymond has joined Cerberus as a Senior Managing Director on the Firm’s Supply Chain and Strategic Opportunities platform.

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  • General John W. “Jay” Raymond has joined Cerberus as a Senior Managing Director on the Firm’s Supply Chain and Strategic Opportunities platform.
  • General Raymond joins a team of investment professionals, technologists, operating executives, and policy experts to pursue investments in areas that advance supply chain and security integrity for the United States and its partner nations.
  • “General Raymond has deep technology expertise and strategic foresight relating to the future of supply chain integrity and security,” said Stephen Feinberg, Cerberus Co-Founder and Co-Chief Executive Officer.
  • Cerberus’ Supply Chain and Strategic Opportunities platform draws on the Firm’s integrated investment and operating expertise to advance companies and capabilities across supply chains.