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First Citizens Bank Launches 2023 Teen Cancer America Campaign

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

RALEIGH, N.C., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- What if you could help a young person with cancer?

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  • That's the message behind First Citizens Bank's 2023 campaign to raise awareness and money for nonprofit Teen Cancer America (TCA), which develops specialized programs and facilities for teens and young adults with cancer.
  • First Citizens is encouraging everyone to donate to the nonprofit this fall and throughout the holiday season.
  • "By supporting Teen Cancer America, we can make a tremendous difference in the lives of the 90,000 young people diagnosed with cancer each year," said Jeff Ward, First Citizens' chief strategy officer and TCA national board member.
  • First Citizens and TCA recently helped dedicate a new infusion clinic at the N.C. Basnight Cancer Hospital at the University of North Carolina's Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.

Lieutenant General H.R. McMaster Joins Biobot Analytics' Board of Advisors

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Biobot Analytics, a global leader in wastewater epidemiology, today announced that Lieutenant General H.R. McMaster, Former U.S. National Security Advisor, has joined the company's Board of Advisors. Lt. General H.R. McMaster will help develop and advise Biobot's international expansion as well as the company's new national security business unit.

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  • CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Biobot Analytics, a global leader in wastewater epidemiology, today announced that Lieutenant General H.R.
  • McMaster, Former U.S. National Security Advisor, has joined the company's Board of Advisors.
  • McMaster will help develop and advise Biobot's international expansion as well as the company's new national security business unit.
  • McMaster brings a wealth of experience and relationships in the national security space both domestically and abroad to the Biobot team.

Sandra Parrish Woodlief Joins CenExel as Chief Marketing and Communications Officer

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

Salt Lake City, UT, Oct. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CenExel is proud to announce the appointment of Sandra Parrish Woodlief as its new Chief Marketing and Communications Officer.

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  • Salt Lake City, UT, Oct. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CenExel is proud to announce the appointment of Sandra Parrish Woodlief as its new Chief Marketing and Communications Officer.
  • Before joining CenExel, Sandra served as Global Head of Marketing at Median Technologies, an innovative medical imaging company.
  • During this time, Sandra held various leadership roles, spearheading marketing initiatives addressing all phases of clinical development and drug commercialization.
  • "I am thrilled to have Sandra Woodlief on board as our Chief Marketing and Communications Officer," said Stuart Goldblatt, CEO of CenExel.

DEEP® Announces Mission #OccupyMare: to Make Humanity Aquatic

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

LONDON, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Monday the 2nd of November 2000, in silent orbit four hundred kilometers above the surface of the planet, one American astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts docked their vessel Expedition 1 to the International Space Station. From that day almost twenty-three years ago, there has been a continuous, uninterrupted human presence in space. 

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  • Today, the oceanic exploration and technology organization DEEP ® ( www.deep.com ) surfaced and, after more than two-years in stealth, announced its #OccupyMare mission: to Make Humanity Aquatic.
  • That day will go down in history as the day our species went to the ocean, and never looked back.
  • Over a hundred and thirty engineering, design, diving and medical professionals are working globally to realize DEEP's mission to Make Humanity Aquatic.
  • "DEEP is leading the way in development and expansion of novel approaches for a sustained intersection of deep-sea and humanity.

Peabody Elects Dr. M. Katherine Banks to Board of Directors

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Monday, October 16, 2023

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Peabody today announced that Dr. M. Katherine Banks has been appointed as a member of the company's Board of Directors.

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  • ST. LOUIS, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Peabody today announced that Dr. M. Katherine Banks has been appointed as a member of the company's Board of Directors.
  • "We welcome Dr. Banks to the Board of Directors.
  • Her impressive background in engineering and long record of academic leadership will bring a unique perspective that will strengthen Peabody's diverse board," Peabody Chairman of the Board Bob Malone said.
  • Peabody (NYSE: BTU) is a leading coal producer, providing essential products for the production of affordable, reliable energy and steel.

Meeting Protocol Worldwide Expands Leadership Team with Four New Appointments

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Monday, October 9, 2023

"At Meeting Protocol Worldwide, we are proud of the incredible talent we have added to our leadership team, who will take us into our next phase of growth with clients across the globe.

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  • "At Meeting Protocol Worldwide, we are proud of the incredible talent we have added to our leadership team, who will take us into our next phase of growth with clients across the globe.
  • Each of these individuals brings with them decades of experience in sales, marketing, operations, and finance," said Paige Bingham, CEO, Meeting Protocol Worldwide.
  • Kuno van der Post, Ph.D., serves as Chief Revenue Officer, where he spearheads marketing and sales efforts across the Meeting Protocol Worldwide family of brands.
  • Mr. Fontenault's additional experience includes leadership positions at ER Squared, INC.; Kendle International, Pfizer, EResearchTechnology, Purdue Pharma L.P., and Bayer Healthcare.

Snowden Lane Partners Welcomes The Torres Group, Adds $200 Million in Client Assets

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Snowden Lane Partners, an independent, advisor-owned, wealth advisory firm dedicated to providing client-focused advice in a values-driven culture, today announced that the Torres Group has joined the firm with $200 million in client assets under advisement.

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  • Snowden Lane Partners, an independent, advisor-owned, wealth advisory firm dedicated to providing client-focused advice in a values-driven culture, today announced that the Torres Group has joined the firm with $200 million in client assets under advisement.
  • Snowden Lane has added over $4 billion in client assets in the last two years.
  • “We’re as excited as ever about Snowden Lane’s growth and the quality of the advisors we’ve added in recent months, with the Torres Group being no exception,” said Lyle LaMothe, Chairman of Snowden Lane Partners.
  • The Financial Times named Snowden Lane to its elite FT 300 list for six straight years, recognizing Snowden Lane as one of the top independent RIA firms in the U.S.

Dr. Carl Barrett Joins Corista as Chief Life Sciences Officer

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

CONCORD, Mass., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Carl Barrett steps into a new role as Chief Life Sciences Officer at Corista, a leader in digital image management solutions. This new leadership position, with Dr. Barrett's appointment, continue Corista's commitment to further expansion in the life sciences and biopharma markets, addressing clinical, research, and education sectors.

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  • CONCORD, Mass., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Carl Barrett steps into a new role as Chief Life Sciences Officer at Corista, a leader in digital image management solutions.
  • His background and experience are perfectly positioned to help us better serve digital image management needs of the medical and life sciences markets," said Corista CEO Liz Wingard.
  • Dr. Barrett brings over three decades of experience in translational research to Corista.
  • Prior to joining Corista, Dr. Barrett was Vice President of Translational Medicine and Oncology Biomarker Development in Oncology Research and Development at AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals.

Ryan Oglesby chosen as ENA President-Elect

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Monday, September 25, 2023

SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ryan Oglesby, PhD, MHA, RN, CEN, CFRN, NEA-BC, has been elected 2024 president-elect of the Emergency Nurses Association.

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  • ENA members also elect Secretary/Treasurer, Director and 3 Committee Members
    SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ryan Oglesby, PhD, MHA, RN, CEN, CFRN, NEA-BC, has been elected 2024 president-elect of the Emergency Nurses Association.
  • Oglesby has served on the ENA Board of Directors since 2019 and is the current secretary/treasurer.
  • Oglesby has been involved with ENA for nearly 20 years, including serving terms as president of the Piedmont Chapter and the North Carolina ENA State Council.
  • In addition to choosing a president-elect, ENA members elected a new secretary/treasurer and two directors to the ENA Board of Directors.

Glen Burnie Bancorp Names Mark Hanna as New President and CEO

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

GLEN BURNIE, Md., Sept. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Glen Burnie Bancorp (NASDAQ: GLBZ), parent company of The Bank of Glen Burnie®, announced today that Mark C. Hanna will become President and CEO at Glen Burnie Bancorp and The Bank of Glen Burnie, succeeding John D. Long, who earlier this year announced his intent to retire.

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  • GLEN BURNIE, Md., Sept. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Glen Burnie Bancorp (NASDAQ: GLBZ), parent company of The Bank of Glen Burnie®, announced today that Mark C. Hanna will become President and CEO at Glen Burnie Bancorp and The Bank of Glen Burnie, succeeding John D. Long, who earlier this year announced his intent to retire.
  • Mr. Hanna will join The Bank of Glen Burnie on October 2, 2023 as Executive Vice President, and, upon Mr. Long’s retirement effective October 16, 2023, Mr. Hanna will move into the President and CEO role at Glen Burnie Bancorp and The Bank of Glen Burnie.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome Mark Hanna to our leadership team,” said John E. Demyan, Chairman of the Board of Glen Burnie Bancorp.
  • Glen Burnie Bancorp is a bank holding company headquartered in Glen Burnie, Maryland.