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Mission Produce™ Appoints New President & Chief Operating Officer

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

OXNARD, Calif., March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mission Produce, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVO) (“Mission” or “the Company”), a world leader in sourcing, producing, and distributing fresh Hass avocados, today announced the appointment of John Pawlowski to President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective April 1, 2024.

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  • OXNARD, Calif., March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mission Produce, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVO) (“Mission” or “the Company”), a world leader in sourcing, producing, and distributing fresh Hass avocados, today announced the appointment of John Pawlowski to President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective April 1, 2024.
  • Steve Barnard will continue to serve as Mission Produce’s Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors.
  • Pawlowski has a proven track record of leading international market growth strategies in large global organizations such as J.M.
  • “John is an exceptional leader who brings a passion for innovation that strongly aligns with the long-term goals of Mission Produce as a market leader,” said Steve Barnard, Chief Executive Officer.

Robert A. Dee and Joseph C. Alter Promoted within American Financial Group, Inc.

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) is pleased to announce the promotions of Robert (Bob) A. Dee to Vice President & Controller and Joseph (Joe) C. Alter to Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Secretary.

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  • American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) is pleased to announce the promotions of Robert (Bob) A. Dee to Vice President & Controller and Joseph (Joe) C. Alter to Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Secretary.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240305579272/en/
    Robert (Bob) A. Dee, Vice President & Controller (Photo: Business Wire)
    Mr. Dee joined AFG in 1985 and has held positions of increasing responsibility within the Company’s finance and accounting areas during his tenure.
  • Mr. Dee earned a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Xavier University and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the State of Ohio.
  • Mr. Alter joined AFG in 2023 after most recently serving as Deputy General Counsel, Board Secretary and Chief Communications Officer of Fifth Third Bancorp.

Finance & Restructuring Partner Kate Moore Joins Dorsey in Phoenix

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Monday, March 4, 2024

Kate Moore has joined Dorsey & Whitney LLP as a Partner in the Finance & Restructuring group in Phoenix, the law firm announced today.

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  • Kate Moore has joined Dorsey & Whitney LLP as a Partner in the Finance & Restructuring group in Phoenix, the law firm announced today.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240304597051/en/
    Kate Moore has joined Dorsey & Whitney LLP as a Partner in the Finance & Restructuring group in Phoenix.
  • Kate comes to Dorsey from Quarles & Brady, where she was a partner and served as the national chair of the firm’s Financial Services industry team.
  • “It is exciting times at Dorsey.”
    “I’m thrilled to join Dorsey and be a part of an office with such an exciting growth trajectory,” said Kate Moore.

NAMI Announces Award-Winning Communicator Ann Andrews Morris as Chief Communications and Marketing Officer

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Friday, March 8, 2024

ARLINGTON, Va., March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Alliance on Mental Illness ( NAMI ) welcomes Ann Andrews Morris as the new Chief Communications and Marketing Officer.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Alliance on Mental Illness ( NAMI ) welcomes Ann Andrews Morris as the new Chief Communications and Marketing Officer.
  • With more than 20 years of experience in nonprofit communications and marketing leadership, Morris brings a wealth of expertise to NAMI.
  • In her role as CCMO, Morris will spearhead strategic communication and marketing initiatives to enhance and elevate NAMI's mission.
  • Morris is a recipient of 15 industry achievement awards for her outstanding work in strategic communications, marketing, and brand leadership.

Northwest Bancshares, Inc. and Northwest Bank Name Douglas M. Schosser Chief Financial Officer

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Monday, February 26, 2024

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: NWBI) and its wholly-owned subsidiary Northwest Bank announced today that Douglas M. Schosser has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, effective March 18, 2024.

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  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: NWBI) and its wholly-owned subsidiary Northwest Bank announced today that Douglas M. Schosser has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, effective March 18, 2024.
  • Mr. Schosser will work alongside Mr. Harvey through 2024 to ensure a smooth transition of duties.
  • In his new role as Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Schosser will be a key member of Northwest's executive leadership team, overseeing all financial management of Northwest Bank and a team across treasury, financial planning, accounting, reporting and tax, as well as facilities and enterprise project management.
  • Northwest Bank's leadership team is pleased to welcome Mr. Schosser's broad financial background and experience across key areas.

Circular Genomics Strengthens Leadership Team with Key Commercial and Research Hires

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Monday, February 26, 2024

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Circular Genomics, the global leader in advancing circular RNA biomarkers for precision psychiatry and neurology, today announced the appointments of Dave Karlander as Chief Commercial Officer and Vishi Srinivasan, Ph.D., as Senior Director of Clinical Research. In these new roles, Karlander will oversee and manage all commercial aspects of the company's operations, including sales, product marketing and managed care; and Dr. Srinivasan will drive the advancement of Circular Genomics' clinical pipeline and strategy for the development of circular RNA-based tests in psychiatric and neurologic disorders.

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  • ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Circular Genomics, the global leader in advancing circular RNA biomarkers for precision psychiatry and neurology, today announced the appointments of Dave Karlander as Chief Commercial Officer and Vishi Srinivasan, Ph.D., as Senior Director of Clinical Research.
  • In these new roles, Karlander will oversee and manage all commercial aspects of the company's operations, including sales, product marketing and managed care; and Dr. Srinivasan will drive the advancement of Circular Genomics' clinical pipeline and strategy for the development of circular RNA-based tests in psychiatric and neurologic disorders.
  • "I am delighted to welcome both Dave and Vishi to our leadership team at Circular Genomics," said Dr. Paul Sergeant, Chief Executive Officer of Circular Genomics.
  • "Dave's extensive background in commercial operations, including leading several product launches, will be invaluable during this stage at our company.

Edgewell Personal Care Announces Appointment of John Dunham as Chief Accounting Officer

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Friday, February 23, 2024

SHELTON, Conn., Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Edgewell Personal Care Company [NYSE: EPC] today announced the appointment of John Dunham as Chief Accounting Officer (CAO).

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  • SHELTON, Conn., Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Edgewell Personal Care Company [NYSE: EPC] today announced the appointment of John Dunham as Chief Accounting Officer (CAO).
  • Mr. Dunham will be based in the Company's Shelton, Connecticut office reporting to Dan Sullivan, Chief Financial Officer.
  • "John is a seasoned accounting executive with over twenty years of broad-based technical and operational accounting experience.
  • Prior to joining Edgewell, Mr. Dunham spent six years at Whirlpool Corporation, where he ascended through the accounting organization, undertaking roles of progressively greater responsibility across Controllership, Global Accounting and SEC Reporting.

Sterling Announces Election of William Bosway to its Board of Directors

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (NasdaqGS: STRL) ("Sterling" or "the Company") today announced the election of William T. Bosway to its Board of Directors, enlarging the Board to eight members, effective March 7, 2024.

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  • THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (NasdaqGS: STRL) ("Sterling" or "the Company") today announced the election of William T. Bosway to its Board of Directors, enlarging the Board to eight members, effective March 7, 2024.
  • Mr. Bosway has experience in large public manufacturing and distribution companies as an executive and a board member.
  • "The Sterling Board and management team are pleased to welcome Bill as our newest director," stated Joe Cutillo, Sterling's Chief Executive Officer.
  • We are confident that Bill will be a tremendous addition to our Board and look forward to beginning this relationship."

UBS Advisor Team Rimmel Mehaffey Pessy Wealth Consulting Group Named to Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams list

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

UBS Wealth Management USA today announced that Rimmel Mehaffey Pessy Wealth Consulting Group , an advisor team in the firm’s Pittsburgh, PA office, has been named to the Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams list for 2024.

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  • UBS Wealth Management USA today announced that Rimmel Mehaffey Pessy Wealth Consulting Group , an advisor team in the firm’s Pittsburgh, PA office, has been named to the Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams list for 2024.
  • This is the second consecutive year that the team has been ranked the top advisor team (#1) in Pennsylvania – West by Forbes.
  • “We’re proud of the team’s dedication, leadership, and excellence in helping each client pursue what matters most to them.”
    Rimmel Mehaffey Pessy Wealth Consulting Group is led by Financial Advisors Jim Rimmel and Dan Pessy.
  • Dan Pessy began his career at UBS in December 1999, joining the Rimmel Mehaffey Pessy Wealth Consulting Group in August 2000.

Samuel J. DiSalvo Joins Dresner Partners as Managing Director

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

CHICAGO, Jan. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dresner Partners, an award-winning, FINRA-registered middle-market investment bank and Mergers Alliance member firm, is pleased to announce that Samuel J. DiSalvo has joined the firm as Managing Director.

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  • CHICAGO, Jan. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dresner Partners, an award-winning, FINRA-registered middle-market investment bank and Mergers Alliance member firm, is pleased to announce that Samuel J. DiSalvo has joined the firm as Managing Director.
  • Mr. DiSalvo covers the Technology sector with a focus on Healthcare Technology (HCIT) and Technology Services.
  • Prior to joining Dresner Partners, Mr. DiSalvo was a Managing Director at Solganick & Co., a boutique M&A advisory firm, where he led the firm’s efforts within HCIT.
  • Commenting on hiring of Mr. DiSalvo, Steven M. Dresner, President of Dresner Partners said, “We are very pleased to welcome Sam DiSalvo to the firm.