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Dash Solutions Appoints New Chief Technology Officer to Drive Innovation and Growth

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dash Solutions, a leading innovator in business payments, today announced the appointment of Tan Truong as its Chief Technology Officer.

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  • BIRMINGHAM, Ala., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dash Solutions, a leading innovator in business payments, today announced the appointment of Tan Truong as its Chief Technology Officer.
  • Under his leadership, Truong will drive strategy for Dash Solutions' technology, engineering and data science/AI organizations positioning the company for future growth and success.
  • Truong brings more than 20 years of experience in establishing and leading technology, product and engineering teams in building and delivering state-of-the-art global platforms, products, and solutions.
  • Dash Solutions President Steve Fussell said, "Tan is a talented executive, and I am very confident in his ability to lead the technological advancements for Dash Solutions.

First Financial Bank Announces Promotion of Blaine Caillier to Regional President of First Financial Bank, Southeast Region

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Friday, February 9, 2024
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ABILENE, Texas, Feb. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of First Financial Bank, Southeast Region has announced the promotion of Blaine Caillier to Regional President.

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  • ABILENE, Texas, Feb. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of First Financial Bank, Southeast Region has announced the promotion of Blaine Caillier to Regional President.
  • The announcement was made by Stephen Lee, South Texas Area Banking Executive of First Financial Bank.
  • Caillier started his career at First Financial just over thirteen years ago and most recently served as the Mid-County Market President beginning in 2016.
  • As Blaine transitions into this new role, preceding Regional President, Stephen Lee, will remain as CEO and Chairman of the Southeast Region Board of Directors.

University Credit Union Becomes the Official Financial Institution and Official Credit Union Partner of the Southland Conference

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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FRISCO, Texas, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- University Credit Union (UCU), in partnership with the Southland Conference, is proud to announce its designation as the official financial institution and credit union partner of the Southland Conference. This prolific partnership not only continues to solidify UCU's position as the premier financial ally for university and college communities, but also marks the first credit union sponsorship in the history of the Southland Conference. 

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  • Expands Member Access to Students, Employees, Alumni, and Families of Southland Conference Schools
    FRISCO, Texas, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- University Credit Union (UCU), in partnership with the Southland Conference , is proud to announce its designation as the official financial institution and credit union partner of the Southland Conference.
  • As part of this partnership, UCU will be incorporated into marketing and promotional efforts at Southland Conference championships and events year-round.
  • "We are very pleased to welcome University Credit Union as the Official Financial Institution and Credit Union Partner of the Southland Conference,."
  • The conference schools include Houston Christian University (formerly Houston Baptist University), the University of the Incarnate Word, Lamar University, McNeese State University, University of New Orleans, Nicholls State University, Northwestern State University, Southeastern Louisiana University, Texas A&M University-Commerce, and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.

Ascent Industries Appoints John W. "Wes" Johnson as President of Ascent Tubular

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Monday, December 4, 2023
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Ascent Industries Co. (Nasdaq: ACNT) (“Ascent” or the “Company”), an industrials company focused on the production and distribution of industrial tubular products and specialty chemicals, has appointed John W. (“Wes”) Johnson as president of Ascent Tubular, effective December 4, 2023.

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  • Ascent Industries Co. (Nasdaq: ACNT) (“Ascent” or the “Company”), an industrials company focused on the production and distribution of industrial tubular products and specialty chemicals, has appointed John W. (“Wes”) Johnson as president of Ascent Tubular, effective December 4, 2023.
  • Mr. Johnson is a results-oriented executive bringing over 20 years of leadership experience across a variety of global industrial-focused companies.
  • While at Corrpro, Mr. Johnson led a global organization with 14 locations and three manufacturing and distribution centers.
  • “We continue to strengthen our operational leadership at Ascent, bringing onboard another proven executive in Wes to lead our tubular segment,” said Chris Hutter, president and CEO of Ascent.

EOG Resources Announces Key Officer Promotions

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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HOUSTON, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EOG Resources, Inc. (EOG) today announced that Jeffrey R. "Jeff" Leitzell has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer effective December 18, 2023. Lloyd W. "Billy" Helms, Jr., currently President and Chief Operating Officer, will continue serving as President. EOG also announced that Ann D. Janssen will be promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective January 1, 2024, and that Laura B. Distefano, Vice President, Accounting, will succeed Ann as Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EOG Resources, Inc. ( EOG ) today announced that Jeffrey R. "Jeff" Leitzell has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer effective December 18, 2023.
  • EOG also announced that Ann D. Janssen will be promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective January 1, 2024, and that Laura B. Distefano, Vice President, Accounting, will succeed Ann as Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer.
  • Tim has served as EOG's principal financial officer since 2007 following a successful career leading the finance, accounting, and land administration functions at EOG.
  • "The promotions announced today highlight EOG's deep bench of high-caliber leadership," said Ezra Y. Yacob, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

The Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind Names Dr. Dennis Gilliam New President

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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TALLADEGA, Ala., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In September 2023, the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind Board of Trustees named Dennis Gilliam, Ed.D, the eighteenth AIDB President, following the retirement of John Mascia, Au.D.

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  • TALLADEGA, Ala., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In September 2023, the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind Board of Trustees named Dennis Gilliam, Ed.D, the eighteenth AIDB President, following the retirement of John Mascia, Au.D.
  • "It is my distinct honor to be named the next President of the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind.
  • He is the son of deaf parents; his father being educated at AIDB, and his mother being educated at the American School For The Deaf in Connecticut.
  • Dr. Gilliam also completed the STAR/CAEBER/AEBPD Schools on Bi-Lingual/Bi-Cultural (Deaf) Education program.

Perma-Pipe International Holdings Announces the Appointment of Matthew Lewicki as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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Perma-Pipe International Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: PPIH) today announced the appointment of Matthew Lewicki to Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer (“CFO”) replacing long time financial executive D. Bryan Norwood who informed the Board of his intention to retire effective October 2, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Perma-Pipe International Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: PPIH) today announced the appointment of Matthew Lewicki to Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer (“CFO”) replacing long time financial executive D. Bryan Norwood who informed the Board of his intention to retire effective October 2, 2023.
  • Mr. Norwood will transition his responsibilities to Mr. Lewicki while assuming the role of Vice President, Strategy until his retirement on March 31, 2024.
  • Matthew has 20 years of progressive finance and accounting experience, most of those years at Oil and Gas infrastructure services organizations.
  • He joined Perma-Pipe in 2018 as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer, and has played an instrumental role in many of the changes impacting the Company.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Cassandra Mitchell as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member for her contributions to the Healthcare field

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Thursday, July 6, 2023
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RICHMOND, Texas, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cassandra Mitchell is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member for her contributions to the Healthcare field.

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  • RICHMOND, Texas, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cassandra Mitchell is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member for her contributions to the Healthcare field.
  • She currently works as a Clinical Implementation Manager where is responsible for providing superlative health care services to oncology patients.
  • According to Ms. Mitchell, she focuses more on behind-the-scenes of healthcare.
  • Ms. Mitchell has more than 10 years of experience in the healthcare field, having served as a Medical Technologist for five years and a Registered Nurse for ten years.

MAPay Expands Executive Team to Revolutionize Healthcare Payments and Data Solutions through Blockchain Technology

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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VOORHEES, N.J., May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MAPay, the global healthcare fintech company revolutionizing healthcare payments and data exchange with distributed ledger and blockchain technology, announced the appointment of Aman Quadri as the firm's new Strategic Advisor. Aman will aid the MAPay team with building out blockchain credentialing in the healthcare space, creating new strategic approaches that will provide healthcare providers, insurers and consumers seamless access to digital records.

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  • Aman will aid the MAPay team with building out blockchain credentialing in the healthcare space, creating new strategic approaches that will provide healthcare providers, insurers and consumers seamless access to digital records.
  • Reporting directly to Michael Dershem, the Founder and CEO of MAPay, Quadri will be responsible for data aggregation, insights and operationalizing new strategies for people owning data and new data records.
  • "Adding Aman to our team will help develop a series of incentives for patients, insurance companies, and providers to utilize MAPay technology and solutions.
  • By empowering patients with their health records, we can create a more connected and informed healthcare system that benefits everyone, regardless of location."

The Reunion Institute Presents a Press Conference With Four Scholars on the Waco Branch Davidian Tragedy of 1993

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Thursday, April 13, 2023
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They will present information about the interactions of federal agents, news media, and Branch Davidians during the conflict, and how it could have been resolved peacefully.

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  • They will present information about the interactions of federal agents, news media, and Branch Davidians during the conflict, and how it could have been resolved peacefully.
  • Each speaker will briefly present new insights, based on research, into the conflict between the Branch Davidians and federal agents (ATF and FBI).
  • After their presentations, any and all questions will be taken from reporters.
  • The one hour press conference will be held at the Taylor Museum of Waco History, 701 Jefferson Avenue, Waco, Texas 76701.