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Forestar Names Anthony W. Oxley as Incoming CEO and Announces Retirement of Daniel C. Bartok

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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Forestar Group Inc. (“Forestar”) (NYSE: FOR), a leading national residential lot developer, today announced the retirement of Daniel (Dan) C. Bartok and the appointment of Anthony (Andy) W. Oxley as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective January 1, 2024.

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  • Forestar Group Inc. (“Forestar”) (NYSE: FOR), a leading national residential lot developer, today announced the retirement of Daniel (Dan) C. Bartok and the appointment of Anthony (Andy) W. Oxley as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective January 1, 2024.
  • Bartok will support Forestar in a consulting role for an extended period to ensure a seamless transition.
  • Donald J. Tomnitz, Chairman of the Board, said, “I’d like to express our gratitude to Dan for all of his significant contributions to Forestar.
  • During Dan’s tenure as CEO, Forestar has achieved tremendous growth and become a leading residential lot developer in the United States.

CNO Financial Group Names Michellen Wildin Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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CARMEL, Ind., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CNO Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: CNO) has named Michellen Wildin senior vice president of accounting effective October 23, 2023, and chief accounting officer (CAO) effective January 1, 2024.

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  • CARMEL, Ind., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CNO Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: CNO) has named Michellen Wildin senior vice president of accounting effective October 23, 2023, and chief accounting officer (CAO) effective January 1, 2024.
  • Wildin most recently served as senior vice president, financial planning and analysis at F&G Annuities & Life, Inc., where she was a member of the company's Executive Committee.
  • Previously, she held executive leadership positions at New York Life, including serving as vice president, corporate budget and expense analytics and chief financial officer of NYL Direct.
  • "John has served as chief accounting officer since 2002 and his leadership has greatly contributed to CNO's strong financial position today," said McDonough.

Associated Banc-Corp appoints Jayne C. Hladio as President of Private Wealth

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Friday, August 25, 2023
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GREEN BAY, Wis., Aug. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE: ASB) ("Associated") today announced changes involving its executive leadership team. Jayne Hladio will join Associated as the Company's next Executive Vice President, President of Private Wealth on October 2, 2023. She will succeed John Thayer, who will continue with the company, retaining his roles as Executive Vice President, CEO of Associated Trust Company, N.A. and Chair of the Board for Associated Investment Services, Inc.

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  • Jayne Hladio will join Associated as the Company's next Executive Vice President, President of Private Wealth on October 2, 2023.
  • and Chair of the Board for Associated Investment Services, Inc.
    Andrew Harmening, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, "We are delighted to welcome Jayne to our company.
  • As president of private wealth, Hladio will have footprint-wide responsibility for Associated's wealth management business including private banking, financial planning, asset management, generational wealth transfer, investment and fiduciary services and trust.
  • Commenting on her appointment, Hladio said, "I am truly honored to lead the innovative growth ambitions of Associated Bank's private wealth business and such an impressive group of professionals.

CBE’s CEO, Erica Parks, Recognized as Call Center Outsourcing CEO of the Year 2023

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
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This is a testament to Parks’ visionary approach and unwavering commitment to driving innovation and excellence in the ARM & BPO industry.

Key Points: 
  • This is a testament to Parks’ visionary approach and unwavering commitment to driving innovation and excellence in the ARM & BPO industry.
  • Under Parks’ guidance, CBE has achieved remarkable growth, setting new benchmarks for success and customer satisfaction.
  • Parks has held several leadership roles since joining CBE in 2013 including Vice President of Finance, Chief Financial Officer, and most recently President and CEO.
  • Parks and the Executive Management Team are responsible for executing the overall business plan and driving results for all stakeholders.

Dusky Terry Named President of ITC Great Plains

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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TOPEKA, Kan., July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dusky Terry has been named president of ITC Great Plains, where he will provide leadership and strategic direction as the business unit head for the electric transmission operating company serving parts of Kansas and Oklahoma.

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  • TOPEKA, Kan., July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dusky Terry has been named president of ITC Great Plains, where he will provide leadership and strategic direction as the business unit head for the electric transmission operating company serving parts of Kansas and Oklahoma.
  • Mr. Terry joined ITC in 2019 as vice president, ITC Holdings Corp. and president of ITC Midwest – positions he will maintain while also leading ITC Great Plains.
  • "ITC Great Plains has earned a reputation for operational excellence, strong local relationships, and enhanced electric transmission reliability," said Mr. Terry.
  • "His experience and success as president for ITC Midwest will be a tremendous asset to ITC Great Plains as we continue to plan, build and operate significant projects to improve electric transmission infrastructure across our footprint."

Advantage Capital Hires Industry Veteran Lynn Ambrosy to Help Accelerate Leading Impact Investment Firm’s Growth

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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Advantage Capital, a leading impact investment firm, announced today the expansion of its senior leadership team with the addition of real estate and tax credit equity industry veteran, Lynn Ambrosy, as Managing Director.

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  • Advantage Capital, a leading impact investment firm, announced today the expansion of its senior leadership team with the addition of real estate and tax credit equity industry veteran, Lynn Ambrosy, as Managing Director.
  • Ambrosy brings his leadership and vision to Advantage Capital to help lead a talented Capital Markets team working to expand the low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) and renewable energy business lines within the growing firm.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230712143587/en/
    “Lynn is an experienced and accomplished leader,” said Steven Stull, President, Advantage Capital.
  • “Lynn has been on our radar for a long time,” said Talmadge Singer, Managing Director, Advantage Capital.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Joseph A. Custer as a Distinguished Education and Law Professional for his contributions to the Law Library Administration and Education Fields

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Joseph A. Custer is acknowledged as a Distinguished Education and Law Professional for his contributions to the Law Library Administration and Education Fields.

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  • UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Joseph A. Custer is acknowledged as a Distinguished Education and Law Professional for his contributions to the Law Library Administration and Education Fields.
  • He then attended the University of Arkansas where he received a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree in 1989.
  • He was an assistant professor of law at the St. Louis University School of Law and director of the institution's Immel Law Library from 2010 to 2015.
  • When not contributing to the field of Education and Law, Mr. Custer enjoys music, hiking, and biking.

Burnham Harbor Private Wealth Joins Sanctuary Wealth as Latest Partner Firm from Merrill Lynch

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Friday, April 28, 2023
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INDIANAPOLIS, April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sanctuary Wealth (Sanctuary), home to the next generation of elite advisors, welcomes Burnham Harbor Private Wealth (Burnham Harbor) a Chicago-area Merrill Lynch practice with $1 billion in client assets. Burnham Harbor is comprised of Managing Partners James M. Corrigan, CFP®, CPWA®, David Holtkamp, CFA, CFP®, CPFA™, Sean M. Jucas, CFP®, CPWA®, SE-AWMA and Kenneth Shay, CFA and Wealth Associates Basel Alwawi and Cindy Hehr.

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  • $1 billion Chicago team includes Managing Partners James Corrigan, David Holtkamp, Sean Jucas and Kenneth Shay
    INDIANAPOLIS, April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sanctuary Wealth (Sanctuary), home to the next generation of elite advisors, welcomes Burnham Harbor Private Wealth (Burnham Harbor) a Chicago-area Merrill Lynch practice with $1 billion in client assets.
  • "Sanctuary was created to provide firms like Burnham Harbor the ability to confidently break away from wirehouses and enjoy the benefits of independence," said Vince Fertitta, President, Wealth Management, Sanctuary Wealth.
  • James Corrigan has been a wealth advisor with Merrill Lynch for over 17 years, servicing both Private and Institutional clients.
  • "On behalf of our entire team, I'd like to welcome Burnham Harbor to Sanctuary," said Adam Malamed, CEO of Sanctuary Wealth.

Trident University International Vice Provost Publishes Book Chapter on Online Higher Education and Leadership.

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Thursday, March 9, 2023
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CHANDLER, Ariz., March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Trident University International, a member of the American InterContinental University System, (Trident) Vice Provost, Dr. Conna Bral, has published a chapter in the book, From Grassroots to the Highly-Orchestrated: Online Leaders Share Their Stories of the Evolving Online Organizational Landscape in Higher Ed through OLC Press.

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  • Dr. Conna Bral, Vice Provost of Trident University International, has published a chapter titled, "Leading in an Online Environment through the Lens of Servant Leadership," in From Grassroots to the Highly-Orchestrated: Online Leaders Share Their Stories of the Evolving Online Organizational Landscape in Higher Ed.
  • CHANDLER, Ariz., March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Trident University International, a member of the American InterContinental University System, (Trident) Vice Provost, Dr. Conna Bral, has published a chapter in the book, From Grassroots to the Highly-Orchestrated: Online Leaders Share Their Stories of the Evolving Online Organizational Landscape in Higher Ed through OLC Press.
  • She is a published researcher of topics including assessment in higher education, leadership in online organizations, quality in competency-based programs, and online teacher preparation.
  • She earned a Master's in Psychology from the University of Northern Iowa, a specialist degree in educational administration from Drake University, and a Bachelor's in Education and Psychology from Mount Mercy University.

Southern Illinois University Takes Top Honors at 21st Annual Deloitte FanTAXtic National Case Study Competition

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023
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NEW YORK, Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A team of students from the Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, claimed victory at the Deloitte FanTAXtic national case study competition by presenting the best analysis on a complex, issues-driven business tax case. This year's case challenged teams to rank investors best suited for a business venture as well as consider tax or non-tax scenarios the investor should consider. Teams also advised on how the operations of the business would impact the investors' personal tax situations if they choose to operate as a C corporation or as an S corporation. The national finals were held Jan. 20-21 at Deloitte University, Deloitte's landmark campus for learning and leadership development in Westlake, Texas.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A team of students from the Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, claimed victory at the Deloitte FanTAXtic national case study competition by presenting the best analysis on a complex, issues-driven business tax case.
  • The national finals were held Jan. 20-21 at Deloitte University, Deloitte's landmark campus for learning and leadership development in Westlake, Texas.
  • The other teams that participated were: Brigham Young University; Fairfield University; Florida International University; John Carroll University; Louisiana Tech University; University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; University of Illinois, Chicago; University of Massachusetts, Amherst; University of Nevada, Las Vegas; University of Northern Iowa; University of Tennessee, Knoxville; University of Wisconsin, Madison; and University of Wisconsin, Whitewater.
  • "The Deloitte FanTAXtic case competition is an amazing experience for our students that allows them to build valuable relationships with other students, tax faculty and Deloitte professionals," said Tim Hurley, clinical assistant professor at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale.