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Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah Welcomes Mike Woodruff, M.D., as Its Executive Medical Director

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah welcomes Dr. Mike Woodruff as its new executive medical director.

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  • Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah welcomes Dr. Mike Woodruff as its new executive medical director.
  • In this executive leadership role, he will drive clinical strategies focused on improving health care access, affordability, quality and member experience.
  • “Woodruff has a strong track record of implementing simple, user-friendly interventions that build trust and provide meaningful value,” said Jim Guemple, president of Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah.
  • He received his residency training at the University of Utah and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston.

J.B. Hunt Announces Safety and Sustainability Leadership Changes

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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In just four years after joining the company, he was named Chief Safety Officer, a newly created position at J.B. Hunt and one of the industry’s first.

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  • In just four years after joining the company, he was named Chief Safety Officer, a newly created position at J.B. Hunt and one of the industry’s first.
  • Harper and Woodruff worked alongside each other for many years to create and advance the company’s safety culture.
  • Woodruff has dedicated his 36-year career at J.B. Hunt to building the strong safety culture the company has today.
  • Woodruff is a well-known proponent for motor carrier safety, having served on several safety policy boards and committees.

Venture Atlanta 2023 Unveils List of Featured Tech Companies

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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ATLANTA, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Venture Atlanta, one of the nation's most prestigious venture capital conferences, today announced the innovative companies to be featured at its 16th annual event taking place September 27-28 at The Woodruff Arts Center and Atlanta Symphony Hall. To view the list of 83 companies, go here.

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  • "Venture Atlanta 2023 continues to bring attendees all the events they love, including informative panels, big-name keynotes, and networking opportunities—only this year, we're also adding high-stakes pitch competitions for early-stage, growth, and pre-seed/seed-stage companies," said Venture Atlanta CEO Allyson Eman.
  • Also this year, a significant portion—more than 60 percent—of companies that applied are based outside of Georgia, reflecting the growing awareness and pull of Venture Atlanta.
  • Selected companies for this year's Venture Atlanta represent the following states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.
  • "For 16 years, Venture Atlanta has been selecting the most promising tech companies and drawing in top investment firms from across the nation," said Emery Waddell, Principal, Vocap Investment Partners and Venture Atlanta Board Member.

Kettering Foundation awards fellowship to Judy Woodruff

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
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DAYTON, Ohio, Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Charles F. Kettering Foundation is awarding its Katherine W. Fanning Fellowship in Journalism and Democracy to Judy Woodruff, senior correspondent and former anchor and managing editor of the PBS NewsHour. A distinguished journalist for more than five decades, Woodruff is nationally recognized for her integrity, reporting and media leadership. She is the recipient of numerous awards, among them a Peabody Journalistic Integrity Award and an Emmy Lifetime Achievement Award. She has received 25 honorary degrees.

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  • DAYTON, Ohio, Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Charles F. Kettering Foundation is awarding its Katherine W. Fanning Fellowship in Journalism and Democracy to Judy Woodruff, senior correspondent and former anchor and managing editor of the PBS NewsHour.
  • She is the recipient of numerous awards, among them a Peabody Journalistic Integrity Award and an Emmy Lifetime Achievement Award.
  • "The Kettering Foundation is delighted to recognize Judy Woodruff as its 2023-2024 Fanning Fellow," said Sharon L. Davies, Kettering Foundation president and CEO.
  • The Charles F. Kettering Foundation , headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, is a nonpartisan, nonprofit, operating foundation rooted in the American tradition of inventive research.

Bret Lawrence Joins Woodruff Sawyer's Board of Directors

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Woodruff Sawyer , one of the largest independent insurance brokerages in the US, announced today that Bret Lawrence, Woodruff Sawyer's Senior VP in its Construction and Real Estate Industry Practice, has been appointed to the company's Board of Directors, effective immediately.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Woodruff Sawyer , one of the largest independent insurance brokerages in the US, announced today that Bret Lawrence, Woodruff Sawyer's Senior VP in its Construction and Real Estate Industry Practice, has been appointed to the company's Board of Directors, effective immediately.
  • Andy Barrengos, Woodruff Sawyer CEO and Chairman, comments, "I want to extend a warm welcome to Bret as he joins our Board of Directors.
  • A 20-year veteran of Woodruff Sawyer, Bret embodies what makes our firm what it is today—client-centric, growth-oriented, and focused on our people and our future.
  • Bret is a seasoned broker with nearly 20 years at Woodruff Sawyer working with construction clients to support their insurance and risk management programs.

Monge & Associates Gets Appellate Win Clarifying 180-Day Party Substitution Rule

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023
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ATLANTA, Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Jan. 10, the Georgia Court of Appeals issued a reversal after it was discovered that the suggestion of death following a defendant's passing wasn't adequately served. Monge & Associates attorney Joe Perrotta argued on behalf of the injured victim, Diamond Woodruff, who is seeking personal injury action against Terrance Jones, filed in the court of Dekalb County State of Georgia file number 20A82982.

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  • Monge & Associates, a personal injury law firm headquartered in Atlanta, announced today it scored an appellate victory that upheld Georgia's 180-day party substitution rule.
  • Monge & Associates attorney Joe Perrotta argued on behalf of the injured victim, Diamond Woodruff, who is seeking personal injury action against Terrance Jones, filed in the court of Dekalb County State of Georgia file number 20A82982.
  • The appellate victory now gives Woodruff the opportunity to pursue her personal injury case.
  • "We're pleased that the Georgia Court of Appeals acted properly and now we can continue our pursuit of justice for Diamond."

IWMF Announces Judy Woodruff as 2023 Leadership Honoree

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF) today announced that the organization's co-founder and esteemed broadcast journalist Judy Woodruff will be this year's IWMF Courage in Journalism Leadership Honoree. In addition to her role as a pioneer of the IWMF, Woodruff will be recognized for her contributions to gender equity in journalism, press freedom and impartial, award-winning news making.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF) today announced that the organization's co-founder and esteemed broadcast journalist Judy Woodruff will be this year's IWMF Courage in Journalism Leadership Honoree.
  • Together with several influential women in journalism, Woodruff co-founded the IWMF in 1989 as a way to increase access and opportunity for women journalists worldwide.
  • "The IWMF would not exist today without the foresight, determination and leadership of the incomparable Judy Woodruff – our founder, friend and beacon of integrity in the journalism industry," said Elisa Lees Muñoz, Executive Director of the IWMF.
  • Woodruff will join the IWMF in recognizing other 2023 Courage Award winning journalists who continue to report despite increasing challenges, obstacles and risks – even imprisonment.

Candela Renewables Hires Jim Woodruff as VP of Public Affairs

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
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Candela Renewables, a fast-growing independent developer of utility-scale solar power generation facilities, today announced it has hired Jim Woodruff as its first Vice President of Public Affairs.

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  • Candela Renewables, a fast-growing independent developer of utility-scale solar power generation facilities, today announced it has hired Jim Woodruff as its first Vice President of Public Affairs.
  • Woodruff brings 15 years of experience in solar development to Candela, and will oversee and coordinate interactions with communities, regulators and elected officials who are stakeholders in Candela’s growing pipeline of solar power projects.
  • For more information about this development, please visit: http://bit.ly/3XKVgQh .

CSE Bulletin: New Listing - Showcase Minerals Inc. (SHOW)

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Monday, January 16, 2023
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Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - Le 16 janvier/January 2023) - The common shares of Showcase Minerals Inc. have been approved for listing on the CSE.

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  • Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - Le 16 janvier/January 2023) - The common shares of Showcase Minerals Inc. have been approved for listing on the CSE.
  • Listing and disclosure documents will be available at www.thecse.com on the trading date.
  • Showcase Minerals Inc. is engaged in the business of mineral property exploration.
  • Les actions ordinaires de Showcase Minerals Inc. ont été approuvées pour inscription à la CSE.

NACD AND LEADING GOVERNANCE PARTNERS PUBLISH 2023 GOVERNANCE OUTLOOK TO HELP BOARDS NAVIGATE CRITICAL ISSUES

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), the authority on boardroom practices representing more than 23,000 board members, today released its 2023 Governance Outlook report, an annual forecast of trends and issues that corporate directors and senior executives are likely to face in the coming year.

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  • The 2023 Board Trends and Priorities Survey revealed economic headwinds, supply chain disruptions, and increased competition for talent among the top concerns for directors.
  • "By surfacing those concerns and taking a deeper look along with experts from our partner organizations, NACD is able to provide directors with insightful data, research, and guidance through the 2023 Governance Outlook."
  • Visit the 2023 Governance Outlook site to download the full report.
  • As the unmatched authority in corporate governance, NACD sets the standards of excellence through its research and community-driven director education, programming, and publications.