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Jet Linx Unveils State-of-the-Art Private Terminal at Eppley Airfield, Omaha

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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OMAHA, Neb., Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jet Linx, a global personal aviation company, unveiled its flagship private terminal at Eppley Airfield in Omaha, Nebraska.

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  • OMAHA, Neb., Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jet Linx, a global personal aviation company, unveiled its flagship private terminal at Eppley Airfield in Omaha, Nebraska.
  • Jet Linx Aviation is the third-largest private jet management company in the United States.
  • The original Jet Linx Omaha facility debuted in 2004 as the company's first private terminal before nationwide expansion.
  • Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Omaha, Jet Linx is a global personal aviation company providing aircraft management and jet card membership through local service at 21 locations nationwide.

The Society of Financial Service Professionals Names Troy Branch 2023-2024 National Secretary

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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ARDMORE, Pa., Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Society of Financial Service Professionals (FSP), a nationwide, multidisciplinary network of accomplished financial advisors, has elected Troy D. Branch, JD, CLU, ChFC, to the office of national secretary for 2023-2024. He assumed office on September 1.

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  • Branch has served on FSP's national board of directors since 2019 and is currently on the board of the Lincoln, Nebraska Chapter of FSP.
  • ARDMORE, Pa., Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Society of Financial Service Professionals (FSP), a nationwide, multidisciplinary network of accomplished financial advisors, has elected Troy D. Branch, JD, CLU, ChFC, to the office of national secretary for 2023-2024.
  • Troy Branch is the 2nd Vice President, Advanced Planning with Ameritas Life Insurance Company, where he consults with client advisors and insurance professionals.
  • Branch has served on FSP's national board of directors since 2019 and is currently on the board of the Lincoln, Nebraska Chapter of FSP.

EQS-News: ElringKlinger appoints Thomas Jessulat as CEO and names Dirk Willers as a new member of the Management Board

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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He had most recently held the position of Spokesperson of the Management Board on an interim basis.

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  • He had most recently held the position of Spokesperson of the Management Board on an interim basis.
  • In addition, the former head of the Aftermarket segment, Dirk Willers, was newly appointed to the Management Board.
  • Dirk Willers restructured our Aftermarket business from top to bottom and, in particular, realigned Sales to create a more powerful presence.
  • Before joining ElringKlinger in 2015, the 49-year-old business graduate held senior management positions at Daimler AG for over 12 years.

AARON'S NAMES TWO NEW INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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"On behalf of the entire Board of Directors, I would like to welcome Wali and Kris as the newest members of the Aaron's board," said John Robinson, chair of The Aaron's Company Board of Directors.

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  • "On behalf of the entire Board of Directors, I would like to welcome Wali and Kris as the newest members of the Aaron's board," said John Robinson, chair of The Aaron's Company Board of Directors.
  • He also currently serves as a Venture Partner for Delta-v Capital, a technology-focused growth capital investment firm.
  • In addition, he is the principal investor and co-founder of Millie's Homemade Ice Cream and Southern Steer Franchising.
  • He is currently a Trustee of Washington and Lee University and also serves as a board member of several non-profit and charitable organizations.

Greater Omaha Chamber Announces Heath Mello as New CEO

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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- July 11, 2023 - The Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the appointment of Heath Mello to the role of CEO/President.

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  • - July 11, 2023 - The Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the appointment of Heath Mello to the role of CEO/President.
  • “We believe Mello will continue to grow the business landscape in Omaha and drive strong workforce and economic development in Omaha and Eastern Nebraska,” said Carmen Tapio, who currently serves as chair of the Greater Omaha Chamber.
  • Tapio served on the search committee, along with Tim Burke, interim President and CEO of the Greater Omaha Chamber, and Derek Leathers, Chairman and CEO of Werner Enterprises.
  • “We are fortunate that Heath will continue to call Omaha home and that he will continue to shape and influence the greater Omaha region.

University of Nebraska Omaha Adds YuJa Panorama Digital Accessibility Platform To Suite of Ed-Tech Tools

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Friday, March 24, 2023
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Part of the University of Nebraska System, the University of Nebraska Omaha has bolstered its commitment to accessibility by adding YuJa Panorama Digital Accessibility Platform to the YuJa Enterprise Video Platform and Zoom Connector, both of which were deployed last year.

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  • Part of the University of Nebraska System, the University of Nebraska Omaha has bolstered its commitment to accessibility by adding YuJa Panorama Digital Accessibility Platform to the YuJa Enterprise Video Platform and Zoom Connector, both of which were deployed last year.
  • The University serves more than 15,000 students at its Omaha campus.
  • YuJa Panorama replaces the college’s previous digital accessibility tool to provide a comprehensive, streamlined approach to delivering accessible, engaging video and media content to students.
  • In addition, YuJa Panorama will help course creators pinpoint and correct accessibility issues, as well as improve the learning experience by driving inclusivity as a key and measurable objective.

Liquidity Services Announces Retirement of Patrick W. Gross and Appointment of Thierno “Amath” Fall to its Board of Directors

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
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  • Gross served as a member of the Audit Committee and the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee from 2006 until his retirement.
  • Liquidity Services also announced today the appointment of Thierno “Amath” Fall to the company’s board of directors and the Audit Committee of the Board, effective February 1, 2023.
  • Gross and the appointment of Mr. Fall, the Board will be comprised of eight directors, six of whom are independent.

Pritzker Private Capital Announces Leadership Transition as Co-Founder Paul Carbone Steps Back from Day-to-Day Management Activities

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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Paul redefined the family direct investment market, said Tony Pritzker, Chairman and CEO of PPC.

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  • Paul redefined the family direct investment market, said Tony Pritzker, Chairman and CEO of PPC.
  • Pritzker Private Capital partners with middle-market companies based in North America with leading positions in the manufactured products and services sectors.
  • Pritzker Private Capital builds businesses for the long term and is an ideal partner for entrepreneur- and family-owned companies.
  • Pritzker Private Capital is a signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI).

Independent firm acquires 16th former big bank veteran in 13 months

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Thursday, October 27, 2022
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Omaha, Neb. , Oct. 26, 2022   /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Private Wealth Asset Management, an independent registered investment advisory firm serving high-net-worth clients and institutions, expanded its team with the addition of Leslie Miller, formerly of US Bank, as partner and senior portfolio manager. In its first 13 months of operation, Private Wealth has attracted 16 former investment and planning specialists from private banks around the country, and opened offices in Omaha; Cedar Rapids and Des Moines, Iowa; San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Midland, and Fort Worth, Texas.

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  • Omaha, Neb., Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Private Wealth Asset Management , an independent registered investment advisory firm serving high-net-worth clients and institutions, expanded its team with the addition of Leslie Miller, formerly of US Bank, as partner and senior portfolio manager.
  • Miller brings a unique specialization in gerontology and more than 30 years of experience managing investment portfolios for wealthy families and institutions.
  • "I am thrilled to join Private Wealth and work alongside a team committed to providing the fiduciary services clients deserve," said Miller.
  • Private Wealth Asset Management is an independent financial advisory firm offering private wealth management services to high-net-worth individuals, families and institutions.

The University of Nebraska System Deploys YuJa Enterprise Video Platform Across Four Campuses to Serve More Than 50,000 Students

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Friday, September 30, 2022
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The University of Nebraska System has deployed the YuJa Enterprise Video Platform across its four campuses, including the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the University of Nebraska at Omaha, the University of Nebraska Medical Center, and the University of Nebraska at Kearney.

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  • The University of Nebraska System has deployed the YuJa Enterprise Video Platform across its four campuses, including the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the University of Nebraska at Omaha, the University of Nebraska Medical Center, and the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
  • The institution was seeking a replacement for VidGrid, its former video enterprise learning and development platform, which is phasing out its education platform.
  • In addition to the Video Platform, the University of Nebraska System added YuJa Pro Captioning, YuJas human captioning solution, to help meet regulatory and industry accessibility regulations.
  • The system is comprised of four campuses: the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the University of Nebraska at Omaha, the University of Nebraska Medical Center, and the University of Nebraska at Kearney.