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Columbia Financial, Inc. and Columbia Bank Appoint Mayra L. Rinaldi as Executive Vice President, Corporate Governance and Culture

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

FAIR LAWN, N.J., Dec. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Columbia Financial, Inc. (the “Company”), and its wholly owned subsidiary Columbia Bank (the “Bank”), are pleased to announce the appointment of Mayra L. Rinaldi as Executive Vice President, Corporate Governance and Culture of the Company and the Bank.

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  • FAIR LAWN, N.J., Dec. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Columbia Financial, Inc. (the “Company”), and its wholly owned subsidiary Columbia Bank (the “Bank”), are pleased to announce the appointment of Mayra L. Rinaldi as Executive Vice President, Corporate Governance and Culture of the Company and the Bank.
  • In her new role, Mrs. Rinaldi will continue to oversee the Corporate Governance, Executive Administration, Community Development and Corporate Facilities departments of the Company and the Bank.
  • “With over 20 years of experience at Columbia Bank, Mayra is well positioned to ensure the Bank remains true to its mission and traditional philosophy,” said Thomas J. Kemly, President and CEO of Columbia Bank.
  • Since 2014, Mrs. Rinaldi has served as the Bank’s Senior Vice President, Corporate Governance.

dfree® FINfe$t – A Transformational Financial Festival Happening Today

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Saturday, November 12, 2022

The free financial festival, powered by Prudential, is offering real help in real time.

Key Points: 
  • The free financial festival, powered by Prudential, is offering real help in real time.
  • dfree FINfe$t is hosted by Corporate Community Connections, Inc., the parent company of the dfree Financial Freedom Movement.
  • As the only faith-based, wealth-building system specifically designed with the Black community in mind, the dfree Movement delivers financial freedom resources.
  • The dfree Movement uses various tools to educate, motivate, and support people who choose to achieve and sustain financial freedom.

The College Tour Journey Continues with Season 6 Now Available on Amazon Prime Video

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The highly anticipated 6th season of the innovative series The College Tour, from Emmy-nominated producers Alex Boylan, Lisa Hennessy, and Burton Roberts, continues to break new ground with its intimate look at American colleges and universities told from the perspective of its student body. Hosted by The Amazing Race winner Alex Boylan, The College Tour has become a valuable tool for families around the world to gain access to information about higher education without the burdens of travel costs or logistical limitations.

Key Points: 
  • From International Students and Adult Learners to a Celebrity Alumnus, This Season of The College Tour Continues to Highlight the Diversity of Today's College Experience.
  • "We have so many incredible students this season, all showcasing just how diverse and individualized the college experience truly is.
  • "College is such a formative time in people's lives, and having Woody join us really brought that point home.
  • The College Tour is available through Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Freevee, The College Tourmobile app, and at www.thecollegetour.com .

BCB Bank Appoints Ryan Blake, SVP & COO to its Board of Directors

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Monday, November 7, 2022

BAYONNE, N.J., Nov. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BCB Bancorp, Inc. (the Community), (NASDAQ: BCBP), the holding company for BCB Community Bank (the Bank), today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Ryan Blake, MBA, Senior Vice President (SVP) and Chief Operating Officer (COO) since 2021, to serve as a member on its board.

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  • BAYONNE, N.J., Nov. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BCB Bancorp, Inc. (the Community), (NASDAQ: BCBP), the holding company for BCB Community Bank (the Bank), today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Ryan Blake, MBA, Senior Vice President (SVP) and Chief Operating Officer (COO) since 2021, to serve as a member on its board.
  • He has risen through the ranks of the bank due to his leadership performance and tireless commitment to BCBs success.
  • The 32-year-old executive leader, Blake is the youngest senior C-Suite banker in New Jersey and the first out LGBT+ executive to serve on BCBs board of directors.
  • Established in 2000 and headquartered in Bayonne, N.J., BCB Community Bank is the wholly-owned subsidiary of BCB Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: BCBP).

BURRELL COMMUNICATIONS GROUP APPOINTS TUWISHA ROGERS-SIMPSON VICE PRESIDENT OF BRAND DEVELOPMENT

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

CHICAGO, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Burrell Communications Group, a pioneering multicultural marketing communications agency, announced today that Tuwisha 'Wish' Rogers-Simpson joins the agency as Vice President of Brand Development.

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  • CHICAGO, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Burrell Communications Group, a pioneering multicultural marketing communications agency, announced today that Tuwisha 'Wish' Rogers-Simpson joins the agency as Vice President of Brand Development.
  • In this role, Rogers-Simpson will guide the overall alignment of Burrell's business objectives and brand communications, while strengthening Burrell's stance as a worldwide brand.
  • "I am both delighted and honored to have the opportunity to join Burrell at such an exciting time," said Rogers-Simpson.
  • Burrell Communications Group was founded in 1971 with the intention of forging an authentic and respectful connection with the African American consumer.

AT&T Veteran Steve Pasmanik Joins AireSpring as Senior Vice President of Service Delivery

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

CLEARWATER, Fla., Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- AireSpring is pleased to announce that Steve Pasmanik has joined its leadership team as the Sr. Vice President of Service Delivery.

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  • CLEARWATER, Fla., Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- AireSpring is pleased to announce that Steve Pasmanik has joined its leadership team as the Sr. Vice President of Service Delivery.
  • Previously, Steve served as the Assistant Vice President for AT&T's Centralized Sales Operations Team for Global Business Solutions.
  • "We are extremely honored to have an individual of Steve's caliber and experience join AireSpring," stated Avi Lonstein, CEO of AireSpring.
  • "I've always admired the dedication AireSpring has had to serving and delighting its client base with high touch customer service and support," added Pasmanik.

National Cultural Competency Forum for Legal Profession to Take Place on Oct. 20, 2022

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Friday, October 14, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Oct. 20, 2022, in honor of National Conflict Resolution Day, five non-profit organizations from California, New Jersey, New York and Florida are uniting to co-host the 2022 National Cultural Competency Forum 2022(NCCF).

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Oct. 20, 2022, in honor of National Conflict Resolution Day, five non-profit organizations from California, New Jersey, New York and Florida are uniting to co-host the 2022 National Cultural Competency Forum 2022(NCCF).
  • The program will be nationally released through the hosting organizations on Oct. 20, free of charge as a public service.
  • An attorney is expected to speak, and those in the legal profession must be civil, and act diplomatically.
  • "Our Family Wizard is honored to be a sponsor of this historic National Cultural Competency Forum.

Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month, ZAGO Shares Stories of Diverse Workforce

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022

NEWARK, N.J., Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --September 15 October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month, and ZAGO Manufacturing Co. is proud to share stories of the Hispanic women and men who comprise its diverse workforce, from production to executive leadership.

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  • NEWARK, N.J., Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --September 15 October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month, and ZAGO Manufacturing Co. is proud to share stories of the Hispanic women and men who comprise its diverse workforce, from production to executive leadership.
  • Sonia Letona, Quality Control Manager, Guatemala.Sonia came to America 15 years ago and landed her first job at ZAGO working in assembly.
  • Alybegan her journey at ZAGO 10 years ago while earning a Bachelor of Science in Marketing at Kean University and becoming a mom.
  • "At ZAGO, I can be a mother while continuing to grow my career.

SHARP HOME ELECTRONICS COMPANY OF AMERICA WELCOMES MARK SMITH AS VICE PRESIDENT OF SERVICES AND SOLUTIONS GROUP

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Monday, September 26, 2022

MONTVALE, N.J., Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sharp Home Electronics Company of America (SHCA), a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation (SEC), is pleased to announce Mark Smith as Vice President of Services and Solutions Group (SSG) for SHCA. Mark brings with him rich management experience in e-commerce, customer experience, and manufacturing, as SHCA aims to bring outside perspectives to drive creativity and innovation within its home appliances portfolio.

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  • MONTVALE, N.J., Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sharp Home Electronics Company of America (SHCA), a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation (SEC), is pleased to announce Mark Smith as Vice President of Services and Solutions Group (SSG) for SHCA.
  • In his new role, Mr. Smith will be responsible for SHCA's national customer and dealer service support for home appliances.
  • Mr. Smith will be based out of SEC's Montvale, NJ office and report to Jim Sanduski, President of SHCA.
  • About Sharp Home Electronics Company of America (SHCA) Montvale, NJ
    SHCA is the U.S. Consumer Products Group of Sharp Electronics Corporation, the U.S. sales subsidiary of Sharp Corporation, a worldwide developer and manufacturer of one-of-a-kind premium technology products.

dfree® FINfest – A Financial Festival for the Culture

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Friday, September 23, 2022

Somerset, New Jersey, Sept. 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- dfree FINfest is a financial festival powered by Prudential Financial .

Key Points: 
  • Somerset, New Jersey, Sept. 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- dfree FINfest is a financial festival powered by Prudential Financial .
  • Additionally, Prudentials financial professionals will provide free financial education to help participants improve their economic well-being and create thriving communities.
  • dfree FINfest is hosted by Corporate Community Connections, Inc., the parent company of the dfree Financial Freedom Movement.
  • The dfree Movement uses various tools to educate, motivate, and support people who choose to achieve and sustain financial freedom.