McWilliams

Ameris Bank Promotes Ross McWilliams to Lead Homebuilder Division

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Monday, October 30, 2023

ATLANTA, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bank has promoted Ross McWilliams to executive vice president and managing director of the banks' Homebuilder Division.

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  • ATLANTA, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameris Bank has promoted Ross McWilliams to executive vice president and managing director of the banks' Homebuilder Division.
  • This group serves the homebuilder industry by providing loans and additional banking services for new home construction, as well as lot purchases and development.
  • "Ross McWilliams has more than 15 years of experience with Ameris Bank and 30 years in the homebuilding industry," said Palmer Proctor, CEO of Ameris Bank.
  • The Ameris Bank Homebuilder Division provides a range of services, including construction financing, builder lines of credit, and residential builder financing.

PowerSouth Energy Cooperative and Mitsubishi Power Celebrate the Beginning of Commercial Operations at the Lowman Energy Center

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Monday, October 23, 2023

PowerSouth Energy Cooperative and Mitsubishi Power are celebrating the start of operations at the new 693-megawatt (MW) Lowman Energy Center (LEC), located in Leroy, Alabama.

Key Points: 
  • PowerSouth Energy Cooperative and Mitsubishi Power are celebrating the start of operations at the new 693-megawatt (MW) Lowman Energy Center (LEC), located in Leroy, Alabama.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231023562707/en/
    Aerial view of the Lowman Energy Center (LEC), located in Leroy, Alabama.
  • (Photo credit: PowerSouth Energy Cooperative)
    The LEC, which began construction in 2020, is replacing the now-retired 556 MW Charles R. Lowman coal-fired power plant.
  • The LEC is a state-of-the-art combined-cycle power plant producing enough energy to supply 300,000 homes annually.

Carahsoft Hosts DevSecOps Conference in Washington D.C., August 17, 2023

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

There will also be an online viewing option.

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  • There will also be an online viewing option.
  • The event features panel discussions and presentations by Government leaders, system integrators and industry experts including:
    John Gozzi, Tanzu Solution Engineering Lead - Public Sector, VMware
    Joseph (Mike) McWilliams, Director of Staff and Acquisition Program, Department of the Air Force Office of Small Business
    Dr. Stephen Magill, Vice President of Product Innovation, Sonatype
    The conference is sponsored by the following industry and reseller partners.
  • Attendees are encouraged to learn more about each of these solution providers by visiting their booths to access relevant resources, chat with company representatives or learn about procurement of solutions from Carahsoft’s vendors and reseller network.

SW Graduate School of Banking Foundation (SWGSB) at the SMU Cox School of Business Distinguished Award Recipients Elevate Financial Services Industry Through Service

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Monday, June 5, 2023

The award is given to a graduate of SWGSB who has served the financial services industry in a way that goes above and beyond his or her peers.

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  • The award is given to a graduate of SWGSB who has served the financial services industry in a way that goes above and beyond his or her peers.
  • Recipients have made meaningful contributions to banking, and their work draws honor to the school.
  • In September 2018, state banking supervisors appointed him to serve on the Financial Stability Oversight Council, and he was reappointed in 2020.
  • He is also heavily involved in promoting cybersecurity in the financial sector and serves on the Financial and Banking Information Infrastructure Committee.

SW Graduate School of Banking Foundation (SWGSB) at the SMU Cox School of Business Distinguished Award Recipients Elevate Financial Services Industry Through Service

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Saturday, June 3, 2023

TX (SMU), June 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The chairman of Commerce Street Holdings and the banking commissioner for the state of Texas were honored Thursday at the annual banquet hosted by the SW Graduate School of Banking (SWGSB) at the SMU Cox School of Business.

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  • TX (SMU), June 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The chairman of Commerce Street Holdings and the banking commissioner for the state of Texas were honored Thursday at the annual banquet hosted by the SW Graduate School of Banking (SWGSB) at the SMU Cox School of Business.
  • The award is given to a graduate of SWGSB who has served the financial services industry in a way that goes above and beyond his or her peers.
  • Recipients have made meaningful contributions to banking, and their work draws honor to the school.
  • He is also heavily involved in promoting cybersecurity in the financial sector and serves on the Financial and Banking Information Infrastructure Committee.

Edge Direct to Speak at NTEN Nonprofit Technology Conference

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Monday, April 3, 2023

BALTIMORE, April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Edge Direct, a Moore company, is pleased to announce Margaret Chialastri, vice president of Development and Integrated Direct Response of Edge Direct, and Christy McWilliams, vice president of Audience Strategy of Edge Direct, will present at the 2023 NTEN Nonprofit Technology Conference (23NTC) in April.

Key Points: 
  • BALTIMORE, April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Edge Direct , a Moore company, is pleased to announce Margaret Chialastri, vice president of Development and Integrated Direct Response of Edge Direct, and Christy McWilliams, vice president of Audience Strategy of Edge Direct, will present at the 2023 NTEN Nonprofit Technology Conference (23NTC) in April.
  • Chialastri brings more than 15 years of broad agency experience within the nonprofit, commercial and government sectors to this session.
  • The NTEN Conference brings together fundraising and marketing professionals who want to make the world a better place through the skillful and equitable use of technology.
  • A leading agency for nonprofits and associations, Edge Direct represents some of the most recognized nonprofit brands in the country.

Texas-Based Real Estate Developer Proves Cold Storage Remains a Hot Investment

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

DALLAS, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cold Creek Solutions , a Dallas-Fort Worth-based developer of industrial cold storage buildings, in partnership with Invesco Real Estate , a global real estate investment manager, recently developed and sold two, new, state-of-the-art fully convertible cold storage facilities totaling more than 700,000 SF in Denton and San Antonio, Texas.

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  • DALLAS, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cold Creek Solutions , a Dallas-Fort Worth-based developer of industrial cold storage buildings, in partnership with Invesco Real Estate , a global real estate investment manager, recently developed and sold two, new, state-of-the-art fully convertible cold storage facilities totaling more than 700,000 SF in Denton and San Antonio, Texas.
  • Cold Creek Solutions broke ground on the first facility in Denton in late summer 2021 followed by the San Antonio facility in early 2022 and immediately received a high-level of interest from local and national cold storage users.
  • Cold Creek Solutions recently developed & sold two fully convertible cold storage facilities in Texas.
  • Cold Creek Solutions is currently planning more projects in multiple major markets across the U.S.
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Aluf Holdings, Inc. Completes Acquisition of Premier Tax Practice and Advisory Services, Rapid Tax USA

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Aluf paid approximately US$250 thousand to acquire TPG, funded through a combination of seller financing and equity (approximately $200 thousand).

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  • Aluf paid approximately US$250 thousand to acquire TPG, funded through a combination of seller financing and equity (approximately $200 thousand).
  • “The timing for closing this acquisition couldn’t be better,” says Aluf CEO Sam Jakobs.
  • Rapid Tax USA TS, first established in 2015, will continue to deliver  a consistent level of excellence and will continue operating out of Aluf’s headquarters.
  • We are looking forward to a lucrative tax season this year and beyond,” continues McWilliams.

Steve McWilliams Promoted to Executive Vice President, Chief Lending Officer at Republic Bank

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRBK), the parent company of Republic Bank , promotes Steve McWilliams to Executive Vice President, Chief Lending Officer.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRBK), the parent company of Republic Bank , promotes Steve McWilliams to Executive Vice President, Chief Lending Officer.
  • Prior to joining Republic Bank, Steve worked as a Regional Vice President in various markets for Commerce Bank for eight years.
  • About Republic Bank Republic Bank is the operating name for Republic First Bank.
  • Republic First Bank is a full-service, state-chartered commercial bank, whose deposits are insured up to the applicable limits by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).

Edge Direct Expands Leadership Team, Names Christy McWilliams as Vice President of Audience Strategy

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Monday, October 3, 2022

BALTIMORE, Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Edge Direct, a Moore company, announces the hiring of Christy McWilliams as vice president of Audience Strategy. Edge Direct is a full-service direct response agency that elevates leading nonprofits by delivering exceptional insights, service and integrated marketing solutions.

Key Points: 
  • BALTIMORE, Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Edge Direct , a Moore company, announces the hiring of Christy McWilliams as vice president of Audience Strategy.
  • Edge Direct is a full-service direct response agency that elevates leading nonprofits by delivering exceptional insights, service and integrated marketing solutions.
  • McWilliams' appointment comes as Edge Direct continues their progressive approach to the integration of fundraising strategy, data, technology, creative and execution across all channels to serve their clients.
  • "We are thrilled to have Christy join the agency as vice president of Audience Strategy," said Kathy Calta, chief executive officer of Edge Direct.