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Sentry Insurance opens new regional office to better serve businesses in Texas

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

PLANO, Texas, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sentry Insurance, one of the largest and most financially secure mutual insurance groups in the United States, has expanded its presence with a new regional office in Plano that will service businesses in the South Central region. The new office will occupy 11,400 square feet at the Apex at Legacy, a Class AA office tower located at 5801 Headquarters Drive. JLL secured the lease for Sentry.

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  • PLANO, Texas, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sentry Insurance , one of the largest and most financially secure mutual insurance groups in the United States, has expanded its presence with a new regional office in Plano that will service businesses in the South Central region.
  • The new office will occupy 11,400 square feet at the Apex at Legacy, a Class AA office tower located at 5801 Headquarters Drive.
  • Our South Central region team allows us to support the incredible growth of the businesses that call this area home.
  • Sentry currently offers a full range of insurance products to many of the region's top industries, including:
    Texas is home to more than 630,000 businesses and 14 million employees .

Hurricane Idalia: Food Lion Feeds Donates $20,000 to Address Critical Needs in Southern Georgia

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

SALISBURY, N.C., Sept. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Food Lion Feeds is committing $20,000 to assist with disaster recovery and relief efforts from Hurricane Idalia following flooding and power outages that impacted southern Georgia communities.

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  • SALISBURY, N.C., Sept. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Food Lion Feeds is committing $20,000 to assist with disaster recovery and relief efforts from Hurricane Idalia following flooding and power outages that impacted southern Georgia communities.
  • Food Lion Feeds was founded in 2014 by Food Lion, an omnichannel grocery retailer, to address food insecurity in the towns and cities it serves.
  • “We’re honored to support American Red Cross in their disaster and response efforts,” said Kevin Durkee, Manager, Food Lion Feeds, Food Lion.
  • In addition to the donation to American Red Cross, Food Lion Feeds assisted its partner food bank , Second Harvest of South Georgia, in Valdosta, GA, by providing a semitrailer of 19 pallets of water.

Alla Whitston and Matt Abrusci join MUFG

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Thursday, July 27, 2023

NEW YORK, July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) today announced that Alla Whitston has joined as Chief Information Officer for the Americas and Matt Abrusci has joined as General Counsel for the Americas.

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  • Whitston joins the bank as Chief Information Officer for the Americas; Abrusci serving as General Counsel
    NEW YORK, July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group ( MUFG ) today announced that Alla Whitston has joined as Chief Information Officer for the Americas and Matt Abrusci has joined as General Counsel for the Americas.
  • As General Counsel, Abrusci is responsible for the overall management of legal affairs and board of directors administration related to MUFG's combined operations in the Americas.
  • "I'm very pleased to have Alla and Matt join our organization," said Kevin Cronin, CEO and Regional Executive for MUFG Americas.
  • Most recently, Abrusci served as the Global Head of the Capital Markets Law Group of the Royal Bank of Canada.

Bison Hires Prominent Industry Veteran to Drive Growth

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Monday, July 24, 2023

ATLANTA, July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bison Wealth, LLC announces the hire of Tom Scaturro as Senior Managing Director and Partner in charge of acquisitions and expansion. Formerly Tom was Regional Executive - Eastern Markets and President, Florida for Key Private Bank.

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  • CEO of Bison Wealth, Chuck Rice says, "Tom is an industry veteran that has built many high performing wealth management teams throughout the country, having held senior roles at Key Bank, Wells Fargo and BNY Mellon.
  • Tom will be looking to recruit portfolio managers, advisors, fiduciary officers and financial planners to the Bison Wealth family."
  • Tom will focus on driving growth through expansion and acquisition, and will be dedicated fully to recruitment for the firm.
  • Investment Advisory services are provided through Bison Wealth, LLC located at 3550 Lenox Road NE Suite 2550 Atlanta, GA 30326.

Prominent Banking Figure, Mary Ann Scully, Joins Capital Bank’s Board of Directors

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Friday, July 14, 2023

With her extensive experience and remarkable achievements in the banking industry, Ms. Scully brings valuable insights and a strong leadership acumen to the board.

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  • With her extensive experience and remarkable achievements in the banking industry, Ms. Scully brings valuable insights and a strong leadership acumen to the board.
  • Prior to Howard Bank, Mary Ann held various senior positions at Allfirst Bank, where she played instrumental roles in regional banking, community banking, strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, and international banking.
  • "Mary Ann Scully’s addition to our board of directors is a significant milestone for Capital Bank," said Ed Barry, CEO of Capital Bank.
  • "We are delighted to have Mary Ann Scully join our board of directors," commented Steve Schwartz, Chairman of the Board at Capital Bank.

Dunaway's Growth Continues with the Acquisition of BEC Engineers and Consultants

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Friday, July 14, 2023

HOUSTON, July 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Houston-based civil and structural engineering firm, BEC Engineers and Consultants, has been acquired by Dunaway.

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  • HOUSTON, July 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Houston-based civil and structural engineering firm, BEC Engineers and Consultants, has been acquired by Dunaway.
  • Through the acquisition, Dunaway has officially opened its Houston office.
  • Mr. Eubanks has served as Regional Executive for Central Texas, responsible for the growth and business operations of Dunaway's Austin and San Antonio offices.
  • "Having a Houston presence will enhance our ability to support our clients and provide exciting opportunities for Dunaway," explained Eubanks.

Daniel Lykken Joins American Business Bank as Regional Executive Vice President of the San Fernando Valley Office

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

AMERICAN BUSINESS BANK ( OTCQX: AMBZ ) today proudly welcomes Daniel Lykken to the Bank where he will serve as Regional Executive Vice President of the San Fernando Valley Regional office.

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  • AMERICAN BUSINESS BANK ( OTCQX: AMBZ ) today proudly welcomes Daniel Lykken to the Bank where he will serve as Regional Executive Vice President of the San Fernando Valley Regional office.
  • Lykken will fill this position previously held by Jeffrey Munson, who was recently promoted to Executive Vice President, Chief Credit Officer for the Bank.
  • Prior to joining ABB, Lykken worked at U.S. Bank as a Senior Vice President, Group Manager of the North Los Angeles Regional Market for 14 years.
  • “We are excited to have Dan aboard and look forward to the contribution he will bring to our San Fernando Valley office.

American Business Bank Promotes Jeffrey Munson to Chief Credit Officer

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Today AMERICAN BUSINESS BANK ( OTCQX: AMBZ ) is proud to announce the promotion of Jeffrey Munson to Executive Vice President, Chief Credit Officer of the Bank.

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  • Today AMERICAN BUSINESS BANK ( OTCQX: AMBZ ) is proud to announce the promotion of Jeffrey Munson to Executive Vice President, Chief Credit Officer of the Bank.
  • In his new role Munson will manage Credit Administration, along with the SBA and Real Estate departments for the Bank.
  • Prior to joining ABB, Munson worked at California United Bank as a Senior Vice President / Loan Team Lead, First Regional Bank, and US Bank, acquiring over 26 years of banking experience.
  • American Business Bank, headquartered in downtown Los Angeles, offers a wide range of financial services to the business marketplace.

Michael Yarian joins MUFG

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

NEW YORK, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) announced today that Michael Yarian has joined the group  as International Business Head of Sales and Trading, and Regional Head of Sales and Trading for the Americas.

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  • Yarian joins the bank as International Business Head of Sales and Trading, and Regional Head of Sales and Trading for the Americas
    NEW YORK, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group ( MUFG ) announced today that Michael Yarian has joined the group  as International Business Head of Sales and Trading, and Regional Head of Sales and Trading for the Americas.
  • In his Americas role, Yarian will focus on continuing to foster closer coordination across Bank and Securities entities while strategically growing the Global Markets business in the region.
  • Yarian joins MUFG with nearly three decades of relevant financial services experience.
  • Previously, Yarian spent 20 years at Barclays in various leadership positions across the Sales and Trading businesses.

MIDSEA ENGINEERING JOINS FORCES WITH CIMA+

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

MONTREAL and VANCOUVER, BC, April 4, 2023 /CNW/ - CIMA+, one of Canada's largest privately-owned consulting engineering firms, today announced the acquisition of MidSea Engineering ("MidSea"), a Vancouver-based engineering consulting firm that provides multidisciplinary engineering and consulting services and solutions.

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  • MONTREAL and VANCOUVER, BC, April 4, 2023 /CNW/ - CIMA+, one of Canada's largest privately-owned consulting engineering firms, today announced the acquisition of MidSea Engineering ("MidSea"), a Vancouver-based engineering consulting firm that provides multidisciplinary engineering and consulting services and solutions.
  • in 2019, MidSea specializes in water resources, hydropower, marine infrastructure, and industrial engineering, and boasts a dedicated team of professionals in civil, mechanical, and structural engineering.
  • "MidSea's clientele will benefit from the depth of expertise and wide geographic footprint of CIMA+ across British Columbia and Alberta," said Ali Taleb, Founder and Principal at MidSea Engineering.
  • "By joining forces with MidSea, we will further augment the Western Canadian hydropower, water resources, marine and industrial engineering capabilities that we have been continually developing for more than 10 years and also through our recent acquisition of Calgary-based Westhoff Engineering Resources" explained Steeve L'Heureux, Executive Vice-President, Energy and Resources, CIMA+.