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Protective Names David Loper as Executive Director of the Protective Life Foundation

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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Protective Life Corporation (Protective), a U.S. subsidiary of Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc. (TSE:8750), announced today that David Loper has been named Vice President of Community Engagement and Executive Director of the Protective Life Foundation .

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  • Protective Life Corporation (Protective), a U.S. subsidiary of Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc. (TSE:8750), announced today that David Loper has been named Vice President of Community Engagement and Executive Director of the Protective Life Foundation .
  • Loper’s deep-rooted commitment to Protective's mission is evident through his extensive civic network and dynamic approach to community engagement.
  • “With his deep knowledge of Protective’s culture and the Birmingham community, David was the perfect choice to lead the Foundation,” said Wendy Evesque, Protective’s Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer.
  • For more information about the Protective Life Foundation and Protective’s community involvement, visit protective.com/about-us/community-involvement .

Russell Morrison joins UBS as Financial Advisor in Jackson, Mississippi

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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UBS Wealth Management USA today announced that Russell Morrison has joined the firm as a Financial Advisor.

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  • UBS Wealth Management USA today announced that Russell Morrison has joined the firm as a Financial Advisor.
  • Russell will be teaming up with Jackson, Mississippi based team, Capitol Wealth Management , led by UBS Financial Advisors Rush Mosby and Will Mosby.
  • Russell joins the UBS South Central Market, managed by Ryan McLaughlin Wood, and is located in the Jackson, Mississippi office, reporting to Sara Perez Barrett.
  • “On behalf of UBS, we’re excited to welcome Russell to the firm,” said Ryan McLaughlin Wood, South Central Market Executive at UBS Wealth Management USA.

Narrative 4 Celebrates Storytelling in Mississippi and Tennessee

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Narrative 4, a global nonprofit that harnesses the power of storytelling to encourage action and change among young people, will be hosting two remarkable storytelling events, "Changing the World with Stories," as part of the organization's 10 Year Anniversary Celebration in Chattanooga, Tenn. and Jackson, Miss. Featuring Narrative 4's co-founder and National Book Award-winning author Colum McCann and founding Narrative 4 artist and human-rights activist Ishmael Beah, the two events will bring together local artists, esteemed educational and arts institutions and remarkable students for book readings, creative writing workshops, and Narrative 4-led Story Exchanges. These events mark significant milestones in Narrative 4's journey to promote compassion through storytelling and amplify the work of local artists in the Southern U.S.

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  • These events mark significant milestones in Narrative 4's journey to promote compassion through storytelling and amplify the work of local artists in the Southern U.S.
  • Both events will be moderated by Narrative 4 Artist Network Director and poet, Felice Belle.
  • As we celebrate Narrative 4's 10-Year Anniversary, I'm thrilled to join forces with remarkable artists, educators and young minds in Chattanooga and Jackson," said Colum McCann, Narrative 4's co-founder.
  • This promises to be a celebration of storytelling, creativity and empathy, bringing together the local community and beyond.

Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings, Inc. Appoints Steven W. Sansom to Its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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WEST JORDAN, Utah, Sept. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings, Inc. (“Sportsman’s Warehouse” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: SPWH) announced today that Steven W. Sansom has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”), effective September 15, 2023.

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  • WEST JORDAN, Utah, Sept. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings, Inc. (“Sportsman’s Warehouse” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: SPWH) announced today that Steven W. Sansom has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”), effective September 15, 2023.
  • “Steve is a tremendous addition to the Board,” said Joseph Schneider, Interim CEO and Chairman of the Board.
  • “He brings decades of experience from his numerous roles as an investor, board member and executive leader – and we are pleased to welcome him to Sportsman’s Warehouse.
  • Mr. Sansom is a member of several additional boards of directors, including the advisory board of Axxes Capital, a private markets investment firm.

ClarisHealth Hires Gary Eeds as Chief Operating Officer

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ClarisHealth, provider of the industry's leading payment integrity platform for health plans, today announced that Gary Eeds joined the company's senior leadership team as the chief operating officer. Eeds will lead the company's client delivery and experience teams to scale adoption of ClarisHealth's enterprise payment integrity technology Pareo® by payer clients.

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  • Garry Eeds is focused on the potential of technology to reduce waste and inefficiency in healthcare.
  • BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ClarisHealth, provider of the industry's leading payment integrity platform for health plans, today announced that Gary Eeds joined the company's senior leadership team as the chief operating officer.
  • Eeds brings to ClarisHealth over 20 years of industry experience leading and managing enterprise software delivery strategies for payers, providers and the financial industry.
  • I'm excited to join ClarisHealth to continue the mission of removing administrative friction so the ecosystem can focus resources on providing care," says Eeds.

College Raptor Research Reveals “Hidden Gem” Colleges for 2024

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
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"We are thrilled to announce our 2024 Hidden Gem Colleges, a distinctive spotlight on great schools across the United States that may have flown under the radar of many students and their families.

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  • "We are thrilled to announce our 2024 Hidden Gem Colleges, a distinctive spotlight on great schools across the United States that may have flown under the radar of many students and their families.
  • At College Raptor, we believe accessibility is crucial, ensuring all students have fair chances to explore institutions that match their academic, financial, and social preferences,” said William Staib, co-founder, and CEO, College Raptor.
  • When used with College Raptor’s College Match Tool , these lists help all students experience a less stressful application process and ensure their future college satisfaction and academic success.
  • College Raptor is a wholly owned subsidiary of Citizens, a leader in student lending that is committed to empowering students and families throughout the college selection, financing, and post-college lifecycle.

StratCap Expands its Wireless Team with Two Key Hires

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Thursday, June 30, 2022
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StratCap recently expanded its wireless infrastructure team (StratCap Wireless) with two key hires it believes will help execute its mission of acquiring, developing, and managing telecom infrastructure assets that support broadband connectivity.

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  • StratCap recently expanded its wireless infrastructure team (StratCap Wireless) with two key hires it believes will help execute its mission of acquiring, developing, and managing telecom infrastructure assets that support broadband connectivity.
  • Before joining StratCap Wireless, Mr. Graham had been providing legal consulting services to the company while also working for satellite company, OneWeb.
  • Were thrilled to have Eric and Carl as part of our team, said Todd Rowley, CEO of StratCap Wireless.
  • StratCaps wireless infrastructure division, StratCap Wireless, is focused on acquiring, developing and managing telecom infrastructure assets that support broadband connectivity.

Everspring Announces New Market Research Partnership with Millsaps College

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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CHICAGO and JACKSON, Miss., May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Everspring, a leading provider of higher education technology and services, announces a new partnership with Millsaps College. Everspring will provide Millsaps with market research to identify growth opportunities for the college's Else School of Management.

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  • Everspring will perform market research for Millsaps College's Else School of Management.
  • CHICAGO and JACKSON, Miss., May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Everspring, a leading provider of higher education technology and services, announces a new partnership with Millsaps College.
  • Everspring will provide Millsaps with market research to identify growth opportunities for the college's Else School of Management.
  • Our market research will help them leverage their existing strengths and establish a plan for innovation," said Beth Hollenberg, president and co-founder of Everspring.

Sanderson Farms CEO Inducted Into Hall of Fame

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Friday, February 18, 2022
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LAUREL, Miss., Feb. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Mississippi Top 50 inducted Joe F. Sanderson Jr. into its Hall of Fame yesterday with the fifth class of most influential Mississippians.

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  • LAUREL, Miss., Feb. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Mississippi Top 50 inducted Joe F. Sanderson Jr. into its Hall of Fame yesterday with the fifth class of most influential Mississippians.
  • Sanderson joins only 10 other Mississippians who have been inducted into the organization's hall of fame, including three former Mississippi governors.
  • With his induction into the Mississippi Top 50 hall of fame, Sanderson is now a member of four state organization's halls including the Mississippi Poultry Hall of Fame, the Mississippi Innovators Hall of Fame and as a Laureate of the Mississippi Business Hall of Fame.
  • Also inducted into the organization's hall of fame in 2022 alongside Sanderson is Mississippi Rep. Alyce Clarke.

ScionHealth Launches as New Leader in Healthcare Services with 79 Hospitals across 25 States

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Thursday, December 23, 2021
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Headquartered in Louisville, ScionHealth consists of 79 hospital campuses in 25 states 61 long-term acute care hospitals previously owned by Kindred, and 18 community hospital campuses and associated health systems previously owned by LifePoint.

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  • Headquartered in Louisville, ScionHealth consists of 79 hospital campuses in 25 states 61 long-term acute care hospitals previously owned by Kindred, and 18 community hospital campuses and associated health systems previously owned by LifePoint.
  • We are excited to combine the unique strengths of our community-based hospitals and our long-term acute care hospitals in order to serve patients where and when they need care.
  • The new ScionHealth system is comprised of approximately 22,000 dedicated and compassionate employees working across community hospital campuses, long-term acute care hospitals, outpatient centers, sub-acute units, and behavioral health locations.
  • Based in Louisville, ScionHealth operates 79 hospital campuses in 25 states 61 long-term acute care hospitals and 18 community hospital campuses and associated health systems.