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2023 Carl J. Schaefer Memorial Award Recipient Announced

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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BIG RAPIDS, Mich., Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The NOCTI Board of Trustees named Ms. Cynthia Midgett of Pennsylvania the winner of the 2023 Carl J. Schaefer Memorial CTE Teacher Award.

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  • BIG RAPIDS, Mich., Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The NOCTI Board of Trustees named Ms. Cynthia Midgett of Pennsylvania the winner of the 2023 Carl J. Schaefer Memorial CTE Teacher Award.
  • The Carl J. Schaefer Memorial Award was established in 2013 to honor Dr. Carl J. Schaefer.
  • As a lifelong champion in career and technical education (CTE), he gained national recognition as a CTE educator and author.
  • This memorial award is a tribute to Dr. Schaefer's memory and recognizes an outstanding CTE teacher or CTE teacher candidate.

SBA Announces 17 New Members and Holds Regulatory Fairness Board Meeting

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Friday, September 29, 2023
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At this meeting of the 10 Regional Boards, the first since 2020, 17 new members joined 20 current members, bringing diverse experiences, perspectives and business backgrounds to advance regulatory fairness.

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  • At this meeting of the 10 Regional Boards, the first since 2020, 17 new members joined 20 current members, bringing diverse experiences, perspectives and business backgrounds to advance regulatory fairness.
  • “I am pleased to grow our reach into small business communities with the expansion of the Regional Regulatory Fairness Boards.
  • “The Regulatory Fairness Boards are a tremendous asset for the small-business community and the SBA.
  • Now, with robust membership, including 37 board members coming from 21 states and 22 industries, we are better positioned to advance regulatory fairness,” said National Ombudsman Michele Schimpp.

Guidepost Solutions Grows Leadership Team with the Rehire of Louis J. Milione

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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Guidepost Solutions , a global leader in domestic and international investigations, compliance solutions, monitoring, and security and technology consulting, today announced that Louis J. Milione has rejoined the firm as President of Global Investigations and Regulatory Compliance.

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  • Guidepost Solutions , a global leader in domestic and international investigations, compliance solutions, monitoring, and security and technology consulting, today announced that Louis J. Milione has rejoined the firm as President of Global Investigations and Regulatory Compliance.
  • Prior to his return, Milione served as the DEA’s Principal Deputy Administrator.
  • His leadership experience and significant expertise conducting complex investigations and navigating regulatory compliance matters positions us for continued growth,” said Julie Myers Wood , CEO, Guidepost Solutions.
  • “I’m thrilled to rejoin the Guidepost Solutions team.”

Russell Roberts Joins The National Air Transportation Association Compliance Services (NATACS) As Its Chief eXperience Officer (CXO)

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230328005331/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230328005331/en/
    Russell Roberts, former Assistant Administrator and Chief Information Officer for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) joins NATA Compliance Services as their Chief eXperience Officer (CXO).
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    Russ will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of NATACS’ External and Internal Stakeholder Experience, which includes clients, strategic partners and vendors.
  • “We are excited to announce Russ Roberts has joined NATA Compliance Services,” says CEO Michael Sundheim.
  • His TSA career began in 2004 and has over 33 years of experience as a transportation professional and leader.

Suppressed Government Report Finding Fluoride Can Reduce Children's IQ Made Public Under EPA Lawsuit

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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But under an agreement reached in an ongoing lawsuit against the EPA, the report was made public today with a table of contents .

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  • But under an agreement reached in an ongoing lawsuit against the EPA, the report was made public today with a table of contents .
  • External peer-reviewers all agreed with the conclusion that prenatal and early life fluoride exposures can reduce IQ.
  • FAN was able to force today's release of the NTP report by using leverage from the ongoing lawsuit against the EPA.
  • With the release of this report, dental interests may have to rethink their denial of the evidence that fluoridation can reduce children's IQ.

Former FEMA Executive Joins IEM to Support Operations in Puerto Rico

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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MORRISVILLE, N.C., Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IEM, the nation's largest woman-and minority-owned disaster recovery and emergency management firm, welcomes Alex Amparo as Director of LUMA Energy Operations. Amparo will serve as a liaison with LUMA and help bolster IEM's response and recovery efforts in Puerto Rico.

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  • Amparo will serve as a liaison with LUMA and help bolster IEM's response and recovery efforts in Puerto Rico.
  • He received the 2021 Presidential Rank Award for his dedication to helping rebuild Puerto Rico and contributions at FEMA.
  • Amparo previously served on a detail as FEMA's Federal Disaster Recovery Coordinator for response and recovery operations in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
  • While at FEMA, Amparo also led an interagency team in support of field operations as the Senior Coordinating Official for the Southwest Border Coordination Center.

National Rural Water Association Hosts Annual Rural Water Rally in Washington, D.C.

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Rural Water Association (NRWA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to training and supporting the rural water and wastewater sector, is set to host its annual D.C. fly-in, the Rural Water Rally, at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. from February 7-9, 2023.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Rural Water Association (NRWA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to training and supporting the rural water and wastewater sector, is set to host its annual D.C. fly-in, the Rural Water Rally, at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. from February 7-9, 2023.
  • Throughout the year, utilities from across the country compete at the State Rural Water Association (SRWA) competition and the winner of the statewide contest moves on to compete in the national contest at the Rural Water Rally.
  • The National Rural Water Association is the largest public drinking water and sanitation utility organization representing the interests of more than 31,000 water and wastewater utilities nationwide.
  • *The Rural Water Rally Opening Session on Tuesday, February 7, is for registered attendees only and closed to the press.

The Chertoff Group names Ellen Murray as Communications Director

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Chertoff Group announced today the appointment of Ellen Murray as Director of Communications. A proven communications strategist with a background in Homeland Security, Ellen will lead the development and execution of the company's communications and public affairs strategy, including digital and branding. She will serve as the primary media contact.

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  • The Chertoff Group announced today the appointment of Ellen Murray as Director of Communications.
  • A proven communications strategist with a background in Homeland Security, Ellen will lead the development and execution of the company's communications and public affairs strategy, including digital and branding.
  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Chertoff Group announced today the appointment of Ellen Murray as Director of Communications.
  • "We are excited to have Ellen Murray, who brings two decades of marketing and communications expertise with a particular focus on the security space, join us and lead our communications and public affairs strategy going forward," said Chad Sweet, CEO of The Chertoff Group.

Former Acting FAA Administrator Dan Elwell Joins Autonomous Flight Leader Merlin Labs' Advisory Board

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Monday, July 11, 2022
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BOSTON, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Merlin Labs, the leading developer of autonomous flight technology for fixed-wing aircraft, announced today that Dan Elwell, former Acting FAA administrator, industry advocate, and pilot, has joined the company's advisory board. He will advise the company on policy and strategy as it engages with regulators in shaping the future of autonomous flight.

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  • Elwell joins Merlin Labs after a storied career in government, military, and private sector
    BOSTON, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Merlin Labs , the leading developer of autonomous flight technology for fixed-wing aircraft, announced today that Dan Elwell, former Acting FAA administrator, industry advocate, and pilot, has joined the company's advisory board.
  • He will advise the company on policy and strategy as it engages with regulators in shaping the future of autonomous flight.
  • Elwell has extensive experience in governmental administration: he served as Deputy Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration from June 2017 to November 2020, including an appointment as Acting FAA Administrator from January 2018 to August 2019.
  • Prior to that appointment, Elwell served as a Senior Advisor on Aviation to the Secretary of the Department of Transportation.

ASMC Announces the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) Reform Task Members

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Society of Military Comptrollers (ASMC) has announced the initial members of the PPBE Reform Task Force.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Society of Military Comptrollers (ASMC) has announced the initial members of the PPBE Reform Task Force.
  • The PPBE Reform Task Force is responsible for increasing awareness and fostering public discussion on PPBE reform in the Department of Defense.
  • - Rich Brady, CEO ASMC and PPBE Reform Task Force sponsor.
  • ASMC promotes the education, training, and certification of its members, and supports the development and advancement of the defense financial management profession.