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Paul Mefford Promoted to VP of Construction at FTK

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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FTK Construction Services, a nationwide General Contractor specializing in Affordable Housing/LIHTC projects, is pleased to announce the promotion of Paul Mefford to Vice President of Construction, effective 2/1/2024.

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  • FTK Construction Services, a nationwide General Contractor specializing in Affordable Housing/LIHTC projects, is pleased to announce the promotion of Paul Mefford to Vice President of Construction, effective 2/1/2024.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240214427956/en/
    FTK is pleased to announce the promotion of Paul Mefford to Vice President of Construction.
  • Mefford assumes his new position after leading the Business Solutions focus at FTK for the last two years.
  • Mefford is based out of the DFW area and enjoys spending his free time at his family ranch in Central Texas.

FTK Appoints Greg Buckley President

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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FTK Construction Services , a nationwide General Contractor specializing in Affordable Housing/LIHTC projects, is pleased to announce the promotion of Greg Buckley to President, effective 2/12/2024.

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  • FTK Construction Services , a nationwide General Contractor specializing in Affordable Housing/LIHTC projects, is pleased to announce the promotion of Greg Buckley to President, effective 2/12/2024.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240213259809/en/
    FTK Construction Services is pleased to announce the promotion of Greg Buckley to President.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    In his role as President, Mr. Buckley will provide strategic direction and oversight of FTK’s three divisions: Affordable Housing Projects, Market Rate Renovations and Insurance Restoration Projects.
  • Buckley assumes his new position after serving as the Vice President of Construction Services at FTK for the last three years, during which he was responsible for overseeing all aspects of Preconstruction and Production, averaging 250 projects annually for FTK.

NSU Retention Rates Show Positive Measures

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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Over the past two years, NSU faculty, advisors and student-service personnel made intentional efforts to address retention through intervention, engagement and mentoring.

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  • Over the past two years, NSU faculty, advisors and student-service personnel made intentional efforts to address retention through intervention, engagement and mentoring.
  • "This positive data demonstrates the hard work and dedication NSU's faculty and staff in Student Affairs, Academic Affairs and all positions that support student success," said NSU President Dr. Marcus Jones.
  • A study reported that one out of 53 jobs in the region is supported by NSU and its students.
  • "Degree programs at NSU incorporate workforce skills into academic offerings to ensure that graduates are career ready," said NSU President Dr. Marcus Jones.

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.

AFS Logistics named a top employer for women in transportation for the third year in a row

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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AFS Logistics announces its selection as a Top Company for Women to Work For in Transportation by the Women in Trucking Association (WIT).

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  • AFS Logistics announces its selection as a Top Company for Women to Work For in Transportation by the Women in Trucking Association (WIT).
  • Women account for 55% of the total global team at AFS, compared to a broader supply chain workforce that is only 41% women, according to market research .
  • “Oftentimes, women are pitted against each other, and I am constantly asking myself, ‘How can I build other women up?’” said Somsen.
  • Nominations were then validated by an industry-wide vote of more than 27,000 transportation professionals who ultimately selected AFS as one of this year’s top employers.

W&T Offshore Announces Addition to Management Team with Vice President of HSE&R

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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HOUSTON, Oct. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- W&T Offshore, Inc. (NYSE: WTI) (the “Company” or “W&T”) today announced the appointment of John Poole to the position of Vice President Health, Safety, Environmental and Regulatory (“HSE&R”).

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  • HOUSTON, Oct. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- W&T Offshore, Inc. (NYSE: WTI) (the “Company” or “W&T”) today announced the appointment of John Poole to the position of Vice President Health, Safety, Environmental and Regulatory (“HSE&R”).
  • He will report to William Williford, W&T’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.
  • Tracy W. Krohn, Chairman and CEO, commented, “We are very pleased to be adding John as our Vice President of HSE&R, where he will become an important member of our senior leadership team.
  • Earlier in his career, Mr. Poole spent 11 years working with DAI Engineering Management Group providing regulatory compliance consulting services to E&P companies.

Intel Editorial: Intel Addresses Semiconductor Workforce Shortage

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Sunday, September 24, 2023
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230924048835/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230924048835/en/
    Intel is addressing the semiconductor workforce shortage by creating the industry’s first stackable, shareable and transferable one-year semiconductor technician certificate program.
  • (Credit: Intel Corporation)
    The U.S. semiconductor industry is facing a troubling workforce gap nationwide, highlighted in a recent report by the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) .
  • Intel is facing this challenge head-on by creating specific regional programs in partnership with local community colleges to meet Intel’s and the semiconductor industry’s workforce needs.
  • In addition to the technician certification programs created by the Intel Semiconductor Education and Research Program, Intel is also collaborating with the National Science Foundation in two programs: Enhancing Engineering Technology and Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Technician Education ( ETSTE ) and Future of Semiconductors ( FuSe ) to ensure the U.S. workforce is ready for a new era in semiconductor manufacturing.

Louisiana-based AFS Logistics awards new scholarship to local high school graduate

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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AFS Logistics , a leading third-party logistics (3PL) provider, announces recent Castor High School graduate Kaylyn Long as the first recipient of its new Career Accelerator Scholarship.

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  • AFS Logistics , a leading third-party logistics (3PL) provider, announces recent Castor High School graduate Kaylyn Long as the first recipient of its new Career Accelerator Scholarship.
  • The program provides financial assistance, career experience and mentorship to students in northwest Louisiana aspiring to a career in logistics or a business-related field.
  • Long will learn the industry from experienced professionals through a full-time entry-level position with AFS and her tuition, book and lab expenses for two courses per semester will be covered by the company.
  • “I am drawn to the opportunities and challenges that the logistics industry offers, and to the essential role it plays in business and the global economy,” says Long.

Cenlar Appoints Theodore Mugnier Director of Information Security

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Monday, April 17, 2023
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Cenlar FSB, the nation’s leading mortgage loan subservicer, announced today that Theodore “Ted” Mugnier has joined the company as Director of Information Security.

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  • Cenlar FSB, the nation’s leading mortgage loan subservicer, announced today that Theodore “Ted” Mugnier has joined the company as Director of Information Security.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230417005550/en/
    Cenlar Director of Information Security Ted Mugnier (Photo: Business Wire)
    Ted, a former United States Marine Officer, has two decades of working in intelligence, as well as orchestrating cyberspace planning and operations in support of strategic initiatives.
  • His extensive background in the government sector and knowledge of identifying and mitigating cyber risk is impressive,” said Chief Information Security Officer Jason Shockey.
  • My vision is to modernize data security compliance by bringing cutting edge data protection practices to the private sector,” said Ted.

ENTREPRENEURIAL COUPLE BRINGING CHICKEN SALAD CHICK TO THEIR LOUISIANA COMMUNITY WITH GRAND OPENING IN LAKE CHARLES

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022
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ATLANTA, Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicken Salad Chick, the nation's only fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced today the opening of its 12th Louisiana location and the first in Lake Charles with new franchise owners Cindy and Claiborne Self. Located at 3723 Nelson Road in the Charvais Crossing complex and featuring a drive-thru, Chicken Salad Chick Lake Charles will celebrate its grand opening on Tuesday, Nov. 1st by giving away free chicken salad for a year to the first 100 guests.

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  • Located at 3723 Nelson Road in the Charvais Crossing complex and featuring a drive-thru, Chicken Salad Chick Lake Charles will celebrate its grand opening on Tuesday, Nov. 1stby giving away free chicken salad for a year to the first 100 guests.
  • During grand opening week, guests will experience the Southern hospitality that Chicken Salad Chick is known for, with giveaways and specials that include:
    Tuesday, Nov. 1 Free Chicken Salad for a Year to the first 100 guests.
  • Chicken Salad Chick Lake Charles will be open Monday Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, visit www.chickensaladchick.com .
  • Chicken Salad Chick serves full-flavored, Southern-style chicken salad made from scratch and served from the heart.