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QualSights Appoints Industry Veterans Tod Johnson and Karyn Schoenbart to Board of Directors

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

QualSights , the Chicago-based fastest growing insights company in the United States, today announced the appointment of Tod Johnson and Karyn Schoenbart to its Board of Directors.

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  • QualSights , the Chicago-based fastest growing insights company in the United States, today announced the appointment of Tod Johnson and Karyn Schoenbart to its Board of Directors.
  • This strategic move aims to bolster QualSights’ position as a leading insights technology company and drive continued company growth.
  • Tod Johnson, Board Chair for Circana (formerly IRI and NPD) and former Executive Chairman of The NPD Group, and Karyn Schoenbart, Board Member for Circana and former CEO of The NPD Group, bring decades of industry knowledge and strategic expertise in key areas including market research, brand equity, and data & analytics.
  • We are excited to be working with Nihal and the other esteemed board members to help QualSights realize its unique potential in the insights and technology space,” said Tod Johnson.

Conversant Group Hires Tod Grantham as VP of Professional Services

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Conversant Group, an innovative provider of "Secure First" infrastructure and cybersecurity services, has added Tod Grantham as the company's vice president of Professional Services to their growing slate of senior leaders. Grantham will take over the leadership of the rapidly growing Professional Services team, which delivers large-scale infrastructure and security solutions. Conversant Professional Services help customers efficiently and effectively resolve their security issues and gaps as previously known or discovered during the company's technical/security assessments and breach recovery work. Grantham will help drive more efficient, scalable processes, end-to-end delivery and ongoing customer satisfaction. Grantham has over 30 years of experience leading the delivery, operational efficiency and customer satisfaction of professional services organizations and has contributed his leadership to such heavyweight technology leaders as BT Global Services, Oracle and Xerox. 

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  • CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Conversant Group , an innovative provider of "Secure First" infrastructure and cybersecurity services, has added Tod Grantham as the company's vice president of Professional Services to their growing slate of senior leaders.
  • Grantham will take over the leadership of the rapidly growing Professional Services team, which delivers large-scale infrastructure and security solutions.
  • Conversant Professional Services help customers efficiently and effectively resolve their security issues and gaps as previously known or discovered during the company's technical/security assessments and breach recovery work.
  • "Tod is the ideal addition to Conversant Group with his proven leadership, decades of experience delivering large, complex professional services and his passion for white-glove service," said Brandon Williams, Conversant Group Chief Technology Officer.

Lifestyle Healing Institute Shares an ALS Success Story

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Monday, November 7, 2022

He was stunned by the diagnosis: amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, known as ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease.

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  • He was stunned by the diagnosis: amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, known as ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease.
  • As his symptoms worsened and spread to his legs, Tod traveled from his Ohio home to Lifestyle Healing Institute in Naples, Florida, hoping for relief.
  • LHI and Tod, a 60-year-old white male from the Columbus area, are sharing the success story of his therapy.
  • To learn more about Lifestyle Healing Institute and its holistic treatment for a variety of conditions, visit https://lifestylehealinginstitute.com/ .

Tod Trabocco and Veronica Bateman Join Aksia’s Private Credit Team

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

We are pleased to announce that experienced private credit professionals Tod Trabocco and Veronica Bateman have joined Aksia, further strengthening Aksias global Private Credit platform.

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  • We are pleased to announce that experienced private credit professionals Tod Trabocco and Veronica Bateman have joined Aksia, further strengthening Aksias global Private Credit platform.
  • Tod has joined the New York office as a Managing Director, Private Credit Strategist, reporting to Tim Nest (Head of Private Credit Research) and Patrick Adelsbach (Co-Head of Advisory Americas).
  • Tod will work with the investment research team, the portfolio advisory team and clients on investment sourcing and evaluation along with portfolio strategy.
  • Prior to ITE, he was head of Private Credit research and manager selection at Cambridge Associates where he chaired the credit investment committee and before that Tod had private credit roles at Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors, LBC Credit Partners, and was a credit analyst at Moodys.

Markel announces Jed Rhoads to retire as President and Chief Underwriting Officer of Global Reinsurance Division

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022

RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel Corporation (NYSE: MKL) announced today that Jed Rhoads, President and Chief Underwriting Officer of Markel's Global Reinsurance Division, is retiring at the end of 2022.

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  • RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel Corporation (NYSE: MKL) announced today that Jed Rhoads, President and Chief Underwriting Officer of Markel's Global Reinsurance Division, is retiring at the end of 2022.
  • "Markel is fortunate to have benefited from Jed's industry knowledge, leadership experience, and relationships throughout the industry," said Richie Whitt, Co-CEO of Markel.
  • Prior to Markel, he was President and Chief Underwriting Officer of Alterra.
  • Markel also announced that upon Rhoads' retirement, Don Bahr will be promoted to President, Global Reinsurance, and Tod Costikyan will be promoted to Chief Underwriting Officer, Global Reinsurance.

Markel announces Jed Rhoads to retire as President and Chief Underwriting Officer of Global Reinsurance Division

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, September 7, 2022

RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel Corporation (NYSE: MKL) announced today that Jed Rhoads, President and Chief Underwriting Officer of Markel's Global Reinsurance Division, is retiring at the end of 2022.

Key Points: 
  • RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel Corporation (NYSE: MKL) announced today that Jed Rhoads, President and Chief Underwriting Officer of Markel's Global Reinsurance Division, is retiring at the end of 2022.
  • "Markel is fortunate to have benefited from Jed's industry knowledge, leadership experience, and relationships throughout the industry," said Richie Whitt, Co-CEO of Markel.
  • Prior to Markel, he was President and Chief Underwriting Officer of Alterra.
  • Markel also announced that upon Rhoads' retirement, Don Bahr will be promoted to President, Global Reinsurance, and Tod Costikyan will be promoted to Chief Underwriting Officer, Global Reinsurance.

Pipedream Closes $20 Million Series A Funding Round Led by True Ventures

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pipedream, creators of the fastest-growing integration platform for developers, today announced that it has raised $20 million in Series A funding led by True Ventures, with participation from CRV, Felicis Ventures, World Innovation Lab and more than 20 executives from leading software companies.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pipedream , creators of the fastest-growing integration platform for developers, today announced that it has raised $20 million in Series A funding led by True Ventures, with participation from CRV, Felicis Ventures, World Innovation Lab and more than 20 executives from leading software companies.
  • Since launch, developers have processed more than 5 billion events across 500,000 workflows on Pipedream.
  • "We are thrilled to partner with Tod Sacerdoti again," said Jon Callaghan, co-founder of True Ventures.
  • All integrations on Pipedream are open source and can be contributed by any member of the over 300,000 user community.

Senior Insurance Industry Players Partner to Launch New Workers' Comp MGA, Seaglass Insurance Group

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Thursday, May 5, 2022

FLORIDA CITY, Fla., May 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Insurance brokerage veteran Tod Austin, previously President of the Atlantic Region at MEMIC group, has announced the formation of Seaglass Insurance Group (Seaglass) - a new Managing General Agent domiciled in Florida.

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  • FLORIDA CITY, Fla., May 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Insurance brokerage veteran Tod Austin, previously President of the Atlantic Region at MEMIC group, has announced the formation of Seaglass Insurance Group (Seaglass) - a new Managing General Agent domiciled in Florida.
  • He will be joined by an experienced senior team: risk management specialist Tonya Hawker and senior underwriter Scott Meinke.
  • The Seaglass mission is to drive down workers' compensation insurance costs and strengthen workplace safety culture by focusing on mitigation of key loss factors, with customized risk management solutions.
  • Tod Austin, Seaglass CEO, said: "We are delighted to be announcing the launch of the Seaglass Insurance Group today.

US Cyber Games Welcomes TikTok as Founding Sponsor, Announces Coaching Team and Prepares for Oct. 5 Draft Day

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Monday, August 2, 2021

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The inaugural US Cyber Games is pleased to announce the addition of TikTok as a founding sponsor of the first US Cyber Games and Team.

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  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The inaugural US Cyber Games is pleased to announce the addition of TikTok as a founding sponsor of the first US Cyber Games and Team.
  • TikTok Chief Security Officer (CSO) Roland Cloutier will also join the organization's advisory board, which today announced the US Cyber Games coaching team and US Cyber Team Draft Day on Oct. 5.
  • The inaugural US Cyber Games coaching team is led by head coach Dr. TJ OConnor, who was chosen for his vision, leadership, compassion and enthusiasm.
  • The first ever US Cyber Team will be announced during an exciting Draft Day event on Oct. 5.

Versa SASE and Versa ACE Partner Program Earn 2021 Visionary Spotlight Awards

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Versa Networks, the leader in SASE , today announced that ChannelVision Magazine has recognized Versa SASE and the 5-Star rated Versa ACE Partner Program as winners in the 2021 Visionary Spotlight Awards program.

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  • Versa Networks, the leader in SASE , today announced that ChannelVision Magazine has recognized Versa SASE and the 5-Star rated Versa ACE Partner Program as winners in the 2021 Visionary Spotlight Awards program.
  • Versa SASE won in the Best Emerging Technology Breakthroughs awards category, while the Versa ACE Partner Program was honored in the Channel Program of the Year awards category.
  • Versa SASE and the Versa ACE Partner Program were recognized for the value they bring and their contributions to the channel.
  • The Versa ACE Partner Program was launched in January in response to the market demand for SASE services.