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Risk Strategies Expands Allen Blount’s Role to National Cyber and Technology Product Leader

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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BOSTON, May 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Risk Strategies , a leading national specialty insurance brokerage and risk management firm, today announced that Allen Blount’s role has been expanded to National Cyber and Technology Product Leader.

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  • BOSTON, May 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Risk Strategies , a leading national specialty insurance brokerage and risk management firm, today announced that Allen Blount’s role has been expanded to National Cyber and Technology Product Leader.
  • Since joining Risk Strategies, Blount has worked in close partnership with Rob Rosenzweig, the Cyber Practice leader, who recently assumed a new leadership role at Risk Strategies.
  • He joined Risk Strategies as the Cyber Team Leader and has been working closely with Rob Rosenzweig to lead the day-to-day operation of the cyber team including CyberResolute, Risk Strategies proprietary market-leading coverage solution for clients under $250M in revenue.
  • “I am excited for the opportunity to continue building on the national cyber and technology strengths at Risk Strategies,” said Blount.

Amerant Bancorp Names Ashaki Rucker to its Board of Directors

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023
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CORAL GABLES, Fla., April 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amerant Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTB) (the “Company” or “Amerant”) and its subsidiary, Amerant Bank , the largest community bank headquartered in Florida, announced the appointment of Ashaki Rucker to its Board of Directors, effective April 17, 2023.

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  • CORAL GABLES, Fla., April 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amerant Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTB) (the “Company” or “Amerant”) and its subsidiary, Amerant Bank , the largest community bank headquartered in Florida, announced the appointment of Ashaki Rucker to its Board of Directors, effective April 17, 2023.
  • In her current role, Rucker is responsible for the development and execution of the organization’s Human Capital Strategy.
  • “We are extremely pleased to welcome Ashaki to our Board of Directors,” said Jerry Plush, Chairman and CEO of Amerant Bank.
  • Rucker serves on the Board of Directors for Rebuilding Together Miami as well as the Advisory Board of University of Miami Herbert Business School’s Executive Education Program.

David Scudellari Appointed Senior Executive Managing Director, Head of International Investment at Alberta Investment Management Corporation

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Monday, January 9, 2023
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EDMONTON, AB, Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) is pleased to announce the appointment of David Scudellari as Senior Executive Managing Director, Head of International Investment.

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  • EDMONTON, AB, Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) is pleased to announce the appointment of David Scudellari as Senior Executive Managing Director, Head of International Investment.
  • In his new role, Mr. Scudellari will act as Vice-Chair of AIMCo's Investment Committee and oversee several key investment functions including international expansion, Credit and Private Debt, and management of key external relationships.
  • "David is a highly experienced investor with exceptional international perspective and a consistent track record of performance, having built a leading credit investment business at PSP.
  • Prior to joining PSP Investments, David Scudellari held leadership roles at Barclays and Goldman, Sachs & Co., including as Global Head of Finance and Risk – Canada for Barclays in New York.

Wolfspeed Partners with FIRST to Sponsor Robotics Competitions in North Carolina, California, Arkansas, and Arizona

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
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We are thrilled to be a sponsor of the FIRST Robotics Competition in our communities, said Wolfspeed Senior Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Tamara Pearce.

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  • We are thrilled to be a sponsor of the FIRST Robotics Competition in our communities, said Wolfspeed Senior Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Tamara Pearce.
  • By serving as a sponsor for FIRST Robotics Competition in Durham, North Carolina; Morgan Hill, California; Fayetteville Arkansas; and Mesa, Arizona, Wolfspeed has made good progress on fulfilling this commitment.
  • Wolfspeed (Wolfspeed (NYSE: WOLF) leads the market in the worldwide adoption of Silicon Carbide and GaN technologies.
  • Wolfspeed is a registered trademark of Wolfspeed, Inc. FIRST is a registered trademark of For the Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology.

Centana Growth Partners Announces Promotion of Matthew Alfieri to Partner

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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Centana Growth Partners, a specialized growth equity firm, announced today the promotion of Matthew Alfieri to Partner.

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  • Centana Growth Partners, a specialized growth equity firm, announced today the promotion of Matthew Alfieri to Partner.
  • Matt has made significant contributions to Centana and our growing portfolio, and his work on many successful investments has justified our confidence in him, said Ben Cukier, Partner.
  • Matt Alfieri joined Centana's NYC office in 2017 as a Vice President on the investment team and was promoted to Principal in 2021.
  • Having Matt as Partner will help support entrepreneurs and management teams to sustain and accelerate their growth.

Dr. Brian Prescott to be Next President of the National Center for Higher Education Management Systems (NCHEMS)

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022
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Prescott currently serves as Vice President of NCHEMS where he leads and supports projects related to strategic planning, finance and affordability, governance, and student success.

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  • Prescott currently serves as Vice President of NCHEMS where he leads and supports projects related to strategic planning, finance and affordability, governance, and student success.
  • "I am humbled and honored by the Board's decision, and I am excited for the future of NCHEMS," said Prescott.
  • "As incoming president at NCHEMS, I inherit an incredible legacy of leadership making real and meaningful impact on the field of higher education.
  • The National Center for Higher Education Management Systems (NCHEMS) is a private nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to improve strategic decision-making in higher education for states and institutions in the United States and abroad.

State Street Appoints New Global Chief Compliance Officer

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Monday, October 10, 2022
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State Street Corporation (NYSE:STT) today announced that Yvette Hollingsworth Clark has been appointed to executive vice president and global chief compliance officer.

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  • State Street Corporation (NYSE:STT) today announced that Yvette Hollingsworth Clark has been appointed to executive vice president and global chief compliance officer.
  • Hollingsworth Clark who will report to Brad Hu, executive vice president and global head of risk for State Street, will also be accountable to the Examining and Audit Committee of State Streets Board of Directors.
  • Yvette is a respected professional in compliance risk management, with a strong record of building and leading effective AML and Compliance frameworks at global financial institutions.
  • While at Wells Fargo, she served as executive vice president and chief compliance officer, and regulatory innovation officer with oversight for approximately 8,600 global locations and 1,800 employees.

The National Institute for Innovation and Technology (NIIT) Announces Nation's First Semiconductor Competency Standard

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Thursday, October 6, 2022
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HANOVER, Md., Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Institute for Innovation and Technology (NIIT), the nation's leader in semiconductor talent pipeline development, announced today the establishment of the nation's first dynamic Semiconductor Competency Standard (SCS). 

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  • The first-of-its-kind standard establishes a cohesive list of knowledge, skills and abilities required to succeed in the semiconductor industry
    HANOVER, Md., Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Institute for Innovation and Technology (NIIT), the nation's leader in semiconductor talent pipeline development, announced today the establishment of the nation's first dynamic Semiconductor Competency Standard (SCS).
  • Until now, no standard existed for the semiconductor industry.
  • The creation of this standard is timely due to the growing job market in the domestic semiconductor supply chain.
  • "The new Semiconductor Competency Standard comes online as developing talent in this industry is essential," said Mike Russo, President and CEO of the NIIT.

Menlo Micro Joins the American Semiconductor Innovation Coalition

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022
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Menlo Microsystems, Inc. (Menlo Micro), the company known for reinventing the electronic switch with its Ideal Switch technology, today announced that it has joined the American Semiconductor Innovation Coalition (ASIC) in its effort to ensure that the funding provided through the historic CHIPS and Science Act will be effectively employed to advance U.S. semiconductor R&D leadership and improve the pathway from research to manufacturing.

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  • Menlo Microsystems, Inc. (Menlo Micro), the company known for reinventing the electronic switch with its Ideal Switch technology, today announced that it has joined the American Semiconductor Innovation Coalition (ASIC) in its effort to ensure that the funding provided through the historic CHIPS and Science Act will be effectively employed to advance U.S. semiconductor R&D leadership and improve the pathway from research to manufacturing.
  • Menlo Micro is proud to join ASIC and its members in the pursuit of strengthening U.S. tech leadership, said Russ Garcia, CEO of Menlo Micro.
  • The American Semiconductor Innovation Coalition (ASIC) represents more than 100 businesses, startups, universities and nonprofits dedicated to bringing the best research and development to the National Semiconductor Technology Center and the National Advanced Packaging Manufacturing Program.
  • Menlo Micro and the Ideal Switch are registered trademarks of Menlo Microsystems, Inc. All other trademarks used herein are the property of their respective owners.

Semiconductor Research Corporation invites Cardea to be part of defining how to integrate biology with electronics

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Thursday, August 25, 2022
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SRC President and CEO, Dr. Todd Younkin , states, "With Cardea, we're seeing a commercial electronics company that are truly the pioneers in biocompatible semiconductors.

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  • SRC President and CEO, Dr. Todd Younkin , states, "With Cardea, we're seeing a commercial electronics company that are truly the pioneers in biocompatible semiconductors.
  • The electronics community, as a whole, will benefit greatly from Cardea sharing their experiences, so we're really excited to have them on board in this project."
  • "Early in my career when I interacted with the electronics community, nanotechnology was seen as something interesting but academic.
  • And now being invited to being part of setting the standards for both graphene in electronics and connecting semiconductors with biology.