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BAE Systems Receives $169 Million Production Contract From U.S. Marine Corps for Additional Amphibious Combat Vehicles

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Monday, January 24, 2022

The U.S. Marine Corps has awarded BAE Systems a contract modification for the second lot of full rate production of Amphibious Combat Vehicles (ACVs).

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  • The U.S. Marine Corps has awarded BAE Systems a contract modification for the second lot of full rate production of Amphibious Combat Vehicles (ACVs).
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    The U.S. Marine Corps has awarded BAE Systems a contract modification for the second lot of full rate production of Amphibious Combat Vehicles.
  • BAE Systems is already under contract to deliver two variants of the ACV family of vehicles to the Marine Corps: the ACV personnel variant (ACV-P) and the ACV command variant (ACV-C).
  • BAE Systems was awarded the first full-rate ACV production Lot 1 contract option in December 2020 for the first 36 vehicles and the second option in February of 2021 for an additional 36 vehicles.

REDCOM leads discussion on tactical technologies at Mobile Deployable Communications Conference

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Tuesday, January 18, 2022

VICTOR, N.Y., Jan. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --REDCOM is proud to announce that the company is sponsoring and leading discussions at the Mobile Deployable Communications Conference (MDC), held in London, England on January 26 and 27, 2022.

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  • VICTOR, N.Y., Jan. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --REDCOM is proud to announce that the company is sponsoring and leading discussions at the Mobile Deployable Communications Conference (MDC), held in London, England on January 26 and 27, 2022.
  • The Mobile Deployable Communications conference is designed to bring together global leading program managers, strategic decision-makers, industry experts, and thought leaders to discuss and explore the latest developments in communications technology in the tactical domain.
  • will be a featured speaker at MDC, focusing on tactical technologies to address emerging threats.
  • REDCOM ZKX: Lightweight and powerful user and device authentication system designed to bring a Zero Trust Architecture to the tactical domain.

Amentum Appoints Charles A. Mathis as Chief Financial Officer

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Wednesday, January 5, 2022

Amentum , a leading contractor to U.S. federal and allied governments, announced today that it has appointed Charles A. Mathis to its senior leadership team as Chief Financial Officer.

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  • Amentum , a leading contractor to U.S. federal and allied governments, announced today that it has appointed Charles A. Mathis to its senior leadership team as Chief Financial Officer.
  • In his new role, Mathis is responsible for Amentums corporate finance activities including financial strategy, business operations, accounting, compliance, tax and treasury.
  • Mathis joins Amentum after retiring from SAIC last year, where he served as CFO since 2016.
  • At the beginning of his career, Mathis served in the U.S. Marine Corps as an infantry officer.

Norfolk Southern announces CEO transition

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Thursday, December 2, 2021

ATLANTA, Dec.2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) today announced that Chairman and CEO James A. Squires plans to retire on May 1, 2022, at which time Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Alan H. Shaw will become CEO.

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  • ATLANTA, Dec.2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) today announced that Chairman and CEO James A. Squires plans to retire on May 1, 2022, at which time Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Alan H. Shaw will become CEO.
  • "Thanks to Jim's leadership, Norfolk Southern has a strong foundation for continued success.
  • Shaw is one of the freight industry's most respected leaders, with 27 years of experience at Norfolk Southern in marketing, operations, and finance.
  • Norfolk Southern connects customers to markets and communities to economic opportunity, with safe, reliable, and cost-effective shipping solutions.

ACWA Presents Emissary Award to Larry McKenney

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

PASADENA, Calif., Dec. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) today presented its 16th annual Emissary Award to Amador Water Agency General Manager Larry McKenney.

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  • PASADENA, Calif., Dec. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) today presented its 16th annual Emissary Award to Amador Water Agency General Manager Larry McKenney.
  • Presented at ACWAs 2021 Fall Conference & Exhibition in Pasadena, the award recognizes individuals who have made remarkable contributions to California water through voluntary service to ACWA.
  • McKenney has served as a respected voice on ACWAs Board of Directors since 2015 and is currently Chair of the Business Development Committee and member of the Region 3 Board.
  • Larry McKenney has been a collaborative and respected voice at ACWA, said ACWA President Steve LaMar.

eCapital Corp. Names Brian Gagel as Managing Director of General Factoring

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Monday, November 22, 2021

("eCapital"), a leading alternative finance provider in North America, has named Brian Gagel as Managing Director of General Factoring in its Commercial Finance division.

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  • ("eCapital"), a leading alternative finance provider in North America, has named Brian Gagel as Managing Director of General Factoring in its Commercial Finance division.
  • Gagel previously served as Senior Vice President, National Portfolio Manager for eCapital Commercial Finance.
  • Prior to this, he held various senior roles with Bibby Financial Services, which was acquired by eCapital, where he gained extensive experience in factoring and asset based lending.
  • Ciccolo concluded: "We are thrilled to have someone of Brian's caliber oversee the general factoring portfolio.

CIBC Innovation Banking Expands New York Office with Strategic New Hires and Promotions

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Monday, November 22, 2021

CIBC Innovation Banking is pleased to announce the expansion of its New York City office with a series of new hires and promotions, as the group continues its strategic growth in key technology, life science, and clean tech markets in North America and the UK.

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  • CIBC Innovation Banking is pleased to announce the expansion of its New York City office with a series of new hires and promotions, as the group continues its strategic growth in key technology, life science, and clean tech markets in North America and the UK.
  • Over the past three years, New York-based startups and venture capital firms have embraced our teams financing expertise and CIBCs consistent approach to the innovation economy, said Mark McQueen, President & Executive Managing Director, CIBC Innovation Banking.
  • The offices expansion involves a number of new hires and promotions, with Ryan Enriquez joining as Executive Director from JPM Chases Technology and Disruptive Commerce Team.
  • Caroline Tkatschow, a Director in CIBC Innovation Bankings Toronto office, recently moved to the New York office as a Relationship Manager.

Workers’ Compensation Executive Chris Watson Joins Advisory Board of Harvard MedTech

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Veteran workers compensation executive Chris Watson is joining the Advisory Board for Harvard MedTech , a breakthrough digital health company that combines virtual reality, behavioral therapy, and artificial intelligence in a revolutionary new approach to healing trauma and pain.

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  • Veteran workers compensation executive Chris Watson is joining the Advisory Board for Harvard MedTech , a breakthrough digital health company that combines virtual reality, behavioral therapy, and artificial intelligence in a revolutionary new approach to healing trauma and pain.
  • Harvard MedTechs innovative solution is changing the approach to treating both acute and chronic pain associated with workplace injuries, said Watson.
  • We are delighted to welcome Chris to our Advisory Board, as our company prepares for rapid growth and adoption in workers compensation, said Shan Padda, Chief Executive Officer, Harvard MedTech.
  • Watson was most recently Chief Operating Officer for One Call Care Management, a leading provider of specialized solutions to the workers compensation industry.

Multi-Bank Securities, Inc. Announces Appointment Of Loretta Reynolds As Senior Consultant

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Nov. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Multi-Bank Securities, Inc. (MBS) is proud to announce that it has appointed Loretta (Lori) Reynolds as a Senior Consultant for geopolitical, cybersecurity and veteran initiatives.

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  • SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Nov. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Multi-Bank Securities, Inc. (MBS) is proud to announce that it has appointed Loretta (Lori) Reynolds as a Senior Consultant for geopolitical, cybersecurity and veteran initiatives.
  • Within this role, Reynolds will share her expertise with the Firm's corporate customers and improve veteran- focused initiatives.
  • Reynolds retired as a Lieutenant General after a 35-year career in the United States Marine Corps.
  • Reynolds is the third woman to be promoted to Lieutenant General (Three-Star) in the history of the U.S. Marine Corps.

Local Communities Benefit from Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Annual Global Day of Caring

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021

Global Day of Caring is a win-win for our employees who have the chance to engage with each other outside of work and for the communities who benefit from their volunteer efforts.

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  • Global Day of Caring is a win-win for our employees who have the chance to engage with each other outside of work and for the communities who benefit from their volunteer efforts.
  • Organizations supported during the Global Day of Caring include education and youth programs as well as civic and community services.
  • In addition to the Global Day of Caring, Technical Solutions employees are also supporting the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves 2021 Toys for Tots program.
  • Huntington Ingalls Industries is Americas largest military shipbuilding company and a provider of professional services to partners in government and industry.