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RETIRED ADMIRAL ANDY LOISELLE JOINS SCIENTIFIC SYSTEMS AS STRATEGIC ADVISOR

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

WOBURN, Mass., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Systems, a leader and pioneer in advanced artificial intelligence for defense applications, today announced that retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Andy "Bucket" Loiselle has joined the company as a strategic advisor.

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  • WOBURN, Mass., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Systems, a leader and pioneer in advanced artificial intelligence for defense applications, today announced that retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Andy "Bucket" Loiselle has joined the company as a strategic advisor.
  • He has led an F/A-18C squadron, an amphibious assault ship, a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and two different aircraft carrier strike groups.
  • "For decades, Scientific Systems has been a trusted partner of the United States Armed Forces to address a new generation of evolving battlefield threats with disruptive technologies," said Admiral Loiselle.
  • Loiselle is a native of Cranston, Rhode Island, and a 1988 graduate of Assumption College with a degree in mathematics.

SigFig adds Chief Revenue Officer Role to Accelerate Commercial Growth

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

SigFig , the leading US-based enterprise financial technology firm that develops next-generation products for financial institutions, bankers, advisors, and their customers, today announced the addition of the Chief Revenue Officer role, promoting SigFig executive Dan Mercurio effective immediately.

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  • SigFig , the leading US-based enterprise financial technology firm that develops next-generation products for financial institutions, bankers, advisors, and their customers, today announced the addition of the Chief Revenue Officer role, promoting SigFig executive Dan Mercurio effective immediately.
  • Additionally, SigFig is poised to launch its latest product, SigFig Engage, a customer collaboration and advice platform built specifically for financial services.
  • Our growth metrics show that were on a trajectory to achieve accelerated growth over the next couple of years and I couldnt be more pleased to have Dan Mercurio help lead that charge as our new Chief Revenue Officer.
  • Dan Mercurios promotion to Chief Revenue Officer is another key milestone for the company.

NRL, Aerospace Industry Hosts 18th Annual CanSat Student Challenge

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Thursday, July 14, 2022

Since 2005, the CanSat Competition , organized by the American Astronautical Society (AAS) alongside the U.S.

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  • Since 2005, the CanSat Competition , organized by the American Astronautical Society (AAS) alongside the U.S.
  • Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) , has organized an annual student design-build-launch competition for space-related topics.
  • Throughout the past years, NRL has been devoted to supporting CanSat in its efforts to further students aerospace exploration through the development of aeronautical exploration and STEM education.
  • Once the CanSat deployed from the rocket, it was to demonstrate the ability to descend at a rate of 15 m/s using a parachute.

Women's Power Gap Campaign's Annual Progress Report Reveals Stalled Progress in Overall Number of Women Presidents at Massachusetts Colleges and Universities

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Thursday, July 7, 2022

BOSTON, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Newly released data by the Eos Foundation's Women's Power Gap Campaign reveals that since 2018 the number of women presidents in the state has plateaued at 34%, just 1% more than when the study began. In the same time period, the number of women of color presidents has doubled from 6% to 12% and the number of women board chairs increased from 27% to 37%. However, no women presidents have been Latinx or Indigenous. All advancement for women of color is represented by the appointments of one multiracial, three Asian and six Black women presidents.

Key Points: 
  • All advancement for women of color is represented by the appointments of one multiracial, three Asian and six Black women presidents.
  • The Women's Power Gap Campaign began tracking top leadership in higher education institutions throughout the Commonwealth in 2018.
  • This report, The Massachusetts College and University Presidents & Board Chairs 2022 Diversity Progress Snapshot , shows we have made some significant progress but still have far to go.
  • Of note:
    In 2019, community colleges reached gender parity with 53% having women presidents but now just 36% have women leaders.

Force Therapeutics Appoints Greg Andreola as New Chief Revenue Officer

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Friday, December 17, 2021

NEW YORK, Dec. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Force Therapeutics, the leading patient engagement platform and research network, announced today that Greg Andreola has joined its leadership team as chief revenue officer.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Force Therapeutics, the leading patient engagement platform and research network, announced today that Greg Andreola has joined its leadership team as chief revenue officer.
  • After a year of record growth in the number of patients and providers using its episode of care management platform, Force appointed Andreola to oversee revenue generation and further the company's performance momentum.
  • "Greg comes to us with more than 20 years of commercial leadership experience in the healthcare space.
  • Andreola most recently served as chief revenue officer at Deep Lens, an AI company focused on enabling faster recruitment of the best-suited cancer patients for clinical trials at the time of diagnosis.

Churchill Mortgage Investment LLC Adds Two New Staff Positions Responsible for FHA/HUD Underwriting and Loan Processing

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021

- FHA Deputy Chief Underwriter: Julie joins Churchill Mortgage Investment LLC as a Deputy FHA Chief Underwriter with over 30 years of real estate experience.

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  • - FHA Deputy Chief Underwriter: Julie joins Churchill Mortgage Investment LLC as a Deputy FHA Chief Underwriter with over 30 years of real estate experience.
  • Amy Kurto - FHA Loan Processor: Amy joins Churchill Mortgage Investment LLC as a Loan Processor with over a decade of HUD experience as a loan processor and a FHA-approved Construction Loan Administrator.
  • Marie Gottschlich, FHA Chief Underwriter for Churchill Mortgage Investment LLC, added, "We are very excited to have Julie and Amy on our team.
  • CSG through its subsidiary Churchill Mortgage Investment LLC, is an approved USDA Rural Development lender, HUD/FHA Map and LEAN lender and Ginnie Mae Issuer.

Nurix Therapeutics Expands its Board of Directors with the Addition of Two Industry Leaders

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Thursday, September 30, 2021

She currently serves on the board of directors of Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc. and EnPro Industries, Inc., and on the advisory board of Teach for America New Jersey and the NACD New Jersey Chapter.

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  • She currently serves on the board of directors of Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc. and EnPro Industries, Inc., and on the advisory board of Teach for America New Jersey and the NACD New Jersey Chapter.
  • She began her career in 1989 as an associate at Crowell & Moring and held various legal counsel positions at Monsanto, Pharmacia and C.R.
  • Mr.Silva joined Vertex in August 2007 and was the companys vice president and corporate controller from September 2008 through April 2011.
  • Although Nurix believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct.

Danimer Scientific Appoints Food and Beverage Industry Expert Deborah McRonald as Chief Corporate Development Officer

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Monday, September 13, 2021

Danimer Scientific, Inc. (NYSE: DNMR) (Danimer or the Company), a leading next generation bioplastics company focused on the development and production of biodegradable materials, today announced that Deborah McRonald has joined the Company to serve in the newly created position of Chief Corporate Development Officer.

Key Points: 
  • Danimer Scientific, Inc. (NYSE: DNMR) (Danimer or the Company), a leading next generation bioplastics company focused on the development and production of biodegradable materials, today announced that Deborah McRonald has joined the Company to serve in the newly created position of Chief Corporate Development Officer.
  • As our rapid growth plans progress, we will continue developing a strong portfolio of customer and industry collaborations, and Deborah is the ideal candidate to execute this strategy, said Stephen E. Croskrey, Chief Executive Officer at Danimer Scientific.
  • McRonald joins Danimer after almost eight years of overseeing Technology Licensing within Open Innovation & Venturing at Nestls international headquarters in Vevey, Switzerland.
  • Previous to Nestl, she led Business Development at Wyeth Nutrition, a company focused on maternal and infant nutrition.

Recovery Centers of America at Westminster CEO Kat Stevens Receives Prestigious 40 Under Forty Outstanding Leader Award

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021

WESTMINSTER, Mass., Aug. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Recovery Centers of America (RCA) announced that Kat Stevens, LHMC, the Chief Executive Officer of RCA at Westminster, has been named a "40 Under Forty" Top Leader by Worcester Business Journal in Central Massachusetts.

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  • WESTMINSTER, Mass., Aug. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Recovery Centers of America (RCA) announced that Kat Stevens, LHMC, the Chief Executive Officer of RCA at Westminster, has been named a "40 Under Forty" Top Leader by Worcester Business Journal in Central Massachusetts.
  • "Quite frankly, I was blown away when I read Kat Stevens' nomination for the 40 Under Forty awards.
  • On October 2, 2021, Stevens is organizing Recovery Centers of America's inaugural Recovery Ride .
  • Recovery Centers of America's two substance use disorder treatment facilities in Massachusetts, Recovery Centers of America at Westminster and Recovery Centers of America at Danvers , have both received designations as 2020 best U.S. treatment facilities that focus on addiction by a leading national magazine and statistics firm.