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Truth Initiative names Anna Spriggs Chief Operating Officer

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Truth Initiative , the nation's largest public health organization dedicated to achieving a culture where all young people reject smoking and vaping and anyone can quit is pleased to announce the appointment of Anna Spriggs as its Chief Operating Officer.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Truth Initiative , the nation's largest public health organization dedicated to achieving a culture where all young people reject smoking and vaping and anyone can quit is pleased to announce the appointment of Anna Spriggs as its Chief Operating Officer.
  • During that time, Spriggs played a major role in equipping Truth Initiative with outstanding talent and making Truth Initiative a best-in-class place to work.
  • Kathy Crosby, CEO and President of Truth Initiative, praised Spriggs' contribution, stating, "Anna played a crucial role in building Truth Initiative into the leading public health organization it is today.
  • Before joining Truth Initiative, Spriggs worked at the U.S. Department of Justice, serving as office administrator in the federal programs department.

ASB Names New Executive Director

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Thursday, February 16, 2023
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“Kristen’s extensive experience in board and committee governance, event management, as well as leading teams and organizations through transformational change made her the ideal candidate to shepherd ASB into a new era,” said Brittny Ohr, ASB Board Chairman and Chairman of the Executive Search Committee.

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  • “Kristen’s extensive experience in board and committee governance, event management, as well as leading teams and organizations through transformational change made her the ideal candidate to shepherd ASB into a new era,” said Brittny Ohr, ASB Board Chairman and Chairman of the Executive Search Committee.
  • in Public Relations and Marketing, started her first week at ASB meeting with industry partners.
  • Van Amburg has served the association industry since 2006, with 13 of those years at ASB.
  • ASB represents members who are either engaged in, involved with, or interested in wholesale or large-scale bakery production, grain science, engineering, research, quality assurance and food safety.

Plaquemine Woman Hospitalized due to Chlorine Gas Leak Files First Injury Lawsuit

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022
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PLAQUEMINE, La., May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- An Iberville Parish resident who was hospitalized with severe chemical exposure reactions has filed the first injury lawsuit relating to a chlorine gas leak on April 18, 2022. The lawsuit is against the owners and operators of the Olin Chlor Alkali plant at the Dow Chemical facility in Plaquemine, located 15 miles south of downtown Baton Rouge.  

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  • PLAQUEMINE, La., May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- An Iberville Parish resident who was hospitalized with severe chemical exposure reactions has filed the first injury lawsuit relating to a chlorine gas leak on April 18, 2022.
  • Local officials later issued shelter-in-place orders to residents after the leak was reported, but Ms. Spriggs had already been exposed, according to the lawsuit.
  • In addition to Ms. Spriggs, more than 35 other nearby residents were reportedly hospitalized due to the leak.
  • The Potts Law Firm already represents more than 100 Plaquemine residents injured due to chemical exposure from the incident.

Forsyth Technical Community College Announces Inauguration of Janet N. Spriggs as Next President of the College

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Thursday, September 19, 2019
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Sept. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Janet Nichols Spriggs was officially inaugurated as the seventh president of Forsyth Technical Community College on Thursday, September 19 in front of invited guests.

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  • WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Sept. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Janet Nichols Spriggs was officially inaugurated as the seventh president of Forsyth Technical Community College on Thursday, September 19 in front of invited guests.
  • Jessica Frantz, Student Government Association President, officiated the event and said "President Spriggs cares more than anything about the students here at Forsyth Tech.
  • During her inauguration speech, President Spriggs shared the new vision statement, Forsyth Technical Community College is a catalyst for equitable economic mobility, empowering lives and transforming communities.
  • Forsyth Technical Community College is a catalyst for equitable economic mobility, empowering lives and transforming communities.

The Executive Leadership Council Names Kelly Veney Brinkley as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

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Tuesday, November 27, 2018
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The Executive Leadership Council (ELC) today announced the appointment of Kelly Veney Brinkley as the organization's Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO).

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The Executive Leadership Council (ELC) today announced the appointment of Kelly Veney Brinkley as the organization's Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO).
  • Brinkley will serve as COO effective immediately, reporting directly to The ELC's president and chief executive officer, Skip Spriggs.
  • "Kelly brings a proven track record of operational leadership and financial acumen paired with her experience as a corporate lawyer and political advisor," says Spriggs.
  • Brinkley serves on the boards of the D.C. Chamber of Commerce, D.C. Bar Foundation and Calvary Women's Services.