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SELECT WATER SOLUTIONS ANNOUNCES CFO TRANSITION

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Monday, March 4, 2024

HOUSTON, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Select Water Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: WTTR) ("Select" or the "Company"), a leading provider of sustainable water and chemical solutions to the energy industry, today announced the appointment of Chris George as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Select Water Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: WTTR) ("Select" or the "Company"), a leading provider of sustainable water and chemical solutions to the energy industry, today announced the appointment of Chris George as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately.
  • In the interim, Mr. Swyka will continue to be employed by Select and provide assistance with respect to the transition of his former duties and responsibilities through his anticipated employment end date on March 29, 2024.
  • Prior to his current appointment, Mr. George served as Senior Vice President, Corporate Development, Investor Relations & Sustainability at Select since January 2022.
  • "Additionally, I would like to thank Nick for his dedicated service and contributions to the Company during his nearly six years with Select.

Nevro Enters Into Cooperation Agreement With Engaged Capital

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nevro Corp. (NYSE: NVRO), a global medical device company that is delivering comprehensive, life-changing solutions for the treatment of chronic pain, today announced that it has entered into a Cooperation Agreement with Engaged Capital, LLC ("Engaged Capital"), pursuant to which Kirt P. Karros has been appointed to Nevro's Board of Directors ("the Board") as well as the Audit Committee of the Board effective February 20, 2024.

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  • "We are pleased to welcome Kirt Karros to our Board.
  • He brings a wealth of finance, strategy and investment experience that will further enhance our Board," said Keith Grossman, Chairman of Nevro's Board.
  • "We appreciate our collaborative and constructive engagement with Nevro's Board and members of its executive management team and are pleased to have reached an agreement to bring Kirt into the boardroom.
  • Kirt's experience as both an investor and corporate finance professional will bring valuable experience in the areas of capital allocation and financial management that we believe will benefit all Nevro stockholders," said Glenn W. Welling, Founder and Chief Investment Officer at Engaged Capital.

Caseware Welcomes Danielle Supkis Cheek as Vice President, Head of Analytics and AI

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

TORONTO, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Caseware International , a global leader in cloud-enabled audit, financial reporting and data analytics solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Danielle Supkis Cheek as Vice President, Head of Analytics and AI.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Caseware International , a global leader in cloud-enabled audit, financial reporting and data analytics solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Danielle Supkis Cheek as Vice President, Head of Analytics and AI.
  • Supkis Cheek joins Caseware from MindBridge where she was Vice President of Strategy and Industry Relations.
  • David Osborne, Chief Executive Officer at Caseware remarked, "As a renowned industry expert, Danielle will bring a fresh perspective and a wealth of industry knowledge to our team.
  • Caseware is committed to staying at the forefront of innovation and AI is transforming and redefining how we approach analytics and data-driven decision-making.

Caseware Welcomes Danielle Supkis Cheek as Vice President, Head of Analytics and AI

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

TORONTO, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Caseware International , a global leader in cloud-enabled audit, financial reporting and data analytics solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Danielle Supkis Cheek as Vice President, Head of Analytics and AI.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Caseware International , a global leader in cloud-enabled audit, financial reporting and data analytics solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Danielle Supkis Cheek as Vice President, Head of Analytics and AI.
  • Supkis Cheek joins Caseware from MindBridge where she was Vice President of Strategy and Industry Relations.
  • David Osborne, Chief Executive Officer at Caseware remarked, "As a renowned industry expert, Danielle will bring a fresh perspective and a wealth of industry knowledge to our team.
  • Caseware is committed to staying at the forefront of innovation and AI is transforming and redefining how we approach analytics and data-driven decision-making.

Superior Group of Companies Expands Board of Directors

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

ST. PETERSBURG, FLA., Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Superior Group of Companies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SGC), today announced the appointment of Loreen Spencer and Susan Lattmann to its Board of Directors, effective February 12, 2024.  

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  • ST. PETERSBURG, FLA., Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Superior Group of Companies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SGC), today announced the appointment of Loreen Spencer and Susan Lattmann to its Board of Directors, effective February 12, 2024.
  • Spencer previously served on the Board of Directors and the Audit and Compensation Committees of HCI Group, Inc. (NYSE: HCI).
  • Spencer is a founding board member and since 2002 has been Board Chair of the Gift of Adoption Florida Chapter.
  • I wish the very best for Loreen, Sue, and the entire SGC Board.”
    About Superior Group of Companies, Inc. (SGC):
    Established in 1920, Superior Group of Companies is comprised of three attractive business segments each serving large, fragmented and growing addressable markets.

Robert E. (“Bobby”) Krimmel Named Chief Administrative Officer

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

First Farmers and Merchants Corporation (OTC Pink: FFMH), the holding company for First Farmers and Merchants Bank, today announced that Robert E. (“Bobby”) Krimmel was named to the newly created position as Chief Administrative Officer in addition to continuing as the Chief Financial Officer of First Farmers and Merchants Corporation.

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  • First Farmers and Merchants Corporation (OTC Pink: FFMH), the holding company for First Farmers and Merchants Bank, today announced that Robert E. (“Bobby”) Krimmel was named to the newly created position as Chief Administrative Officer in addition to continuing as the Chief Financial Officer of First Farmers and Merchants Corporation.
  • “Bobby Krimmel joined First Farmers in 2015 as Chief Financial Officer and his strong skills in financial management had an immediate and positive impact on our operations,” stated Brian K. Williams, First Farmers’ Chairman and CEO.
  • In the newly created role as Chief Administrative Officer, Bobby will be responsible for most of the Banks’ major support functions including Accounting, Treasury, Information Technology, Project Management, Internal Controls, Information Security, Fraud, Risk Management, Facilities Management, Management Reporting Systems, Corporate Communications and Shareholder Services.
  • Prior to joining First Farmers, Krimmel served as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer for HeritageBank of the South in Albany, Georgia.

FIRST RESERVE ANNOUNCES PROMOTION

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Monday, January 8, 2024

STAMFORD, Conn. and HOUSTON, Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- First Reserve, a leading global private equity investment firm exclusively focused on investing across diversified energy, utility, and general industrial end-markets, today announced the promotion of Thomas Amburgey to Managing Director, effective January 1, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • STAMFORD, Conn. and HOUSTON, Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- First Reserve, a leading global private equity investment firm exclusively focused on investing across diversified energy, utility, and general industrial end-markets, today announced the promotion of Thomas Amburgey to Managing Director, effective January 1, 2024.
  • Prior to joining First Reserve, Thomas worked as an analyst in the Financial Sponsors and Leveraged Finance division at UBS Investment Bank.
  • Alex Krueger, President and CEO of First Reserve, stated, "At First Reserve, our success investing across the diversified energy, utility, and industrial end-markets is driven by the quality and expertise of our team.
  • On behalf of First Reserve's senior leadership, I am pleased to congratulate him on his promotion, and am confident he will continue to play a key role in our long-term growth and success as a firm."

Horizon Aircraft Announces Board of Directors for Post-Merger Public Company

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024

TORONTO, Jan. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Robinson Aircraft Ltd., doing business as Horizon Aircraft (“Horizon Aircraft” or the “Company”), a hybrid electric Vertical TakeOff and Landing (“eVTOL”) aircraft developer, which previously announced that it would become a public company via a business combination with publicly-traded special purpose acquisition company, Pono Capital Three, Inc. (“Pono”)(Nasdaq: PTHR), today announced its Board of Directors, effective at the closing of its business combination.

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  • ~ Board Announced in Anticipation of January 2024 Merger Between Horizon Aircraft and Pono Capital Three, Inc. ~
    TORONTO, Jan. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Robinson Aircraft Ltd., doing business as Horizon Aircraft (“Horizon Aircraft” or the “Company”), a hybrid electric Vertical TakeOff and Landing (“eVTOL”) aircraft developer, which previously announced that it would become a public company via a business combination with publicly-traded special purpose acquisition company, Pono Capital Three, Inc. (“Pono”)(Nasdaq: PTHR), today announced its Board of Directors, effective at the closing of its business combination.
  • The post-merger Horizon Aircraft Board of Directors will be led by Brandon Robinson, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Horizon and is comprised of five (5) directors that bring considerable field operations, corporate governance and executive management experience across the aviation and technology sectors.
  • Brandon Robinson, Founder, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Horizon Aircraft commented, “We are grateful to have inspired both experienced public and private company executives to help shape the trajectory of Horizon Aircraft.
  • I look forward to working in partnership with this elite group to continue the development of our groundbreaking technology.”
    The composition of the post-merger Horizon Aircraft Board of Directors includes:
    Brandon is the co-founder and CEO of Horizon Aircraft.

Advancing Excellence: Embry-Riddle Names Two Vice Provosts

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Monday, December 18, 2023

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- To accelerate academic excellence, faculty advancement, diversity and student success, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has named two longtime academic leaders — Dr. Norbert "Bert" Zarb and Dr. Eduardo Divo — to serve as Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs, respectively.

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  • The new Vice Provosts will assume their roles as of Jan. 2, 2024, serving all three of Embry-Riddle's campuses, located at Daytona Beach, Florida, Prescott Arizona, and globally, through online programs hosted by the Worldwide Campus.
  • Zarb and Divo's selection followed a highly competitive national search that drew a large number of exceptional candidates.
  • "I am grateful to the many outstanding applicants who stepped forward, as well as our dedicated search committee," Austin said.
  • Gregory added, "I have no doubt that Eduardo will bring the same level of compassionate, effective, dedicated leadership to his new role as Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs."

Highwoods Elects Candice Todd to Board of Directors

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

RALEIGH, N.C., Nov. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Highwoods Properties, Inc. (NYSE:HIW) today announced that Candice W. Todd, 58, has been elected to join the Company’s Board of Directors effective January 30, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • RALEIGH, N.C., Nov. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Highwoods Properties, Inc. (NYSE:HIW) today announced that Candice W. Todd, 58, has been elected to join the Company’s Board of Directors effective January 30, 2024.
  • Carlos E. Evans, Chairman of the Board of Highwoods Properties, said, “With extensive experience as a real estate investment and finance professional, Candice’s seasoned skillset will serve Highwoods well.
  • We look forward to the contributions Candice will make to our Company as we focus on continuing to deliver long-term shareholder value and supporting our local communities.”
    Ms. Todd served as Managing Director/Global Chief Financial Officer of Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investments from 2019 until her retirement in February 2023.
  • Ms. Todd is currently chair of the National Council of Real Estate Investment Fiduciaries.