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Marcone Appliance Parts Appoints President and Chief Commercial Officer of Newly Created Commercial Kitchen Group

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

Marcone also announced the appointment of Keri Llewellyn as President and EJ Morrow as Chief Commercial Officer of the newly created Marcone Commercial Kitchen Group.

Key Points: 
  • Marcone also announced the appointment of Keri Llewellyn as President and EJ Morrow as Chief Commercial Officer of the newly created Marcone Commercial Kitchen Group.
  • Keri most recently served as Group Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer of Welbilt where she was responsible for the strategy and execution of sales and marketing for the North American business.
  • He will be a key contributor to the Marcone Commercial Kitchen Group.
  • Marcone is a leading distributor of home appliance, HVAC, and plumbing repair parts and equipment across North America.

The Term ‘Vulnerable Species’ Takes on a New Meaning in Animals in Therapy: a Comedic Digital Series by On the Edge

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

The first short film from the 10-part digital series will be released on September 8th, followed by a weekly release of single episodes.

Key Points: 
  • The first short film from the 10-part digital series will be released on September 8th, followed by a weekly release of single episodes.
  • Many of the species featured in Animals in Therapy are highly threatened and have historically received little or no conservation attention, said On the Edges CEO Jonathan Bailie.
  • His signature style shines through in the series and is complemented by the lineup of comedic heavy hitters heard throughout each short film.
  • He has directed commercials for Iams, J20, Compare the Market, Beano and others, always bringing across his uncanny humour.

Institute for Supply Management® Announces 2022-2023 Board of Directors

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Thursday, August 25, 2022

TEMPE, Ariz., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®) announced its 2022-2023 Board of Directors during the Annual ISM Membership Meeting in Atlanta on August 25, 2022. Three new Board members were introduced, and three members re-committed to continuing their terms for an additional three years. The Board consists of senior business leaders representing diverse industries, whose insights and careers align with ISM's mission to advance the supply chain management profession.

Key Points: 
  • TEMPE, Ariz., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Institute for Supply Management (ISM) announced its 2022-2023 Board of Directors during the Annual ISM Membership Meeting in Atlanta on August 25, 2022.
  • The Board consists of senior business leaders representing diverse industries, whose insights and careers align with ISM's mission to advance the supply chain management profession.
  • The ISM Board of Directors represents a dedicated group of senior leaders who are driving supply chain management's transformation.
  • Institute for Supply Management (ISM) is the first and leading not-for-profit professional supply management organization worldwide.

EarthKind® Announces Steven Tournas Joins the Company as Director of Sales

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Friday, August 12, 2022

MOORESVILLE, N.C., Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- EarthKind®, the nation's leading plant-based pest prevention company, is thrilled to announce that Steven Tournas recently joined the growing EarthKind® team as Director of Sales. With over 25 years of building, guiding, managing, and motivating regional and national sales teams, Tournas will be heading up national US sales for the company.

Key Points: 
  • MOORESVILLE, N.C., Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- EarthKind , the nation's leading plant-based pest prevention company, is thrilled to announce that Steven Tournas recently joined the growing EarthKind team as Director of Sales.
  • With over 25 years of building, guiding, managing, and motivating regional and national sales teams, Tournas will be heading up national US sales for the company.
  • Tournas is joining EarthKind at an exciting time of growth and channel expansion.
  • Former Director of Sales at TriMark USA, Tournas, has received multiple awards in different leadership roles and companies.

Baron & Budd Represents Whistleblower in DOJ’s $2.8 Million Settlement With Hensel Phelps Involving Small Business Subcontracting Fraud

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Friday, May 13, 2022

Today, the national law firm of Baron & Budd announced that it helped the Department of Justice secure a $2.8 million settlement against Hensel Phelps Construction Company in a False Claims Act case involving allegations of small business subcontracting fraud.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the national law firm of Baron & Budd announced that it helped the Department of Justice secure a $2.8 million settlement against Hensel Phelps Construction Company in a False Claims Act case involving allegations of small business subcontracting fraud.
  • The settlement is related to the recent False Claims Act settlement against TriMark USA, LLC (TriMark) .
  • In that case, Baron & Budd attorneys helped obtain the largest amount ever recovered in the history of False Claims Act litigation involving allegations of small business fraud.
  • Hensel Phelps knew the subcontracts were actually performed by a large business, enabling the company to obtain higher revenues and profits.

Headless Commerce Leader fabric Announces $140 Million Series C Funding led by SoftBank

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Thursday, February 24, 2022

SEATTLE, Feb. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- fabric , a leader in headless commerce, today announced the closing of a Series C funding round of $140M led by Softbank, with participation from Forerunner Ventures, Glynn Capital and existing investors Redpoint Ventures, Norwest Ventures and Stripes.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE, Feb. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- fabric , a leader in headless commerce, today announced the closing of a Series C funding round of $140M led by Softbank, with participation from Forerunner Ventures, Glynn Capital and existing investors Redpoint Ventures, Norwest Ventures and Stripes.
  • This latest round of funding closes a mere 219 days after Series B and values fabric at approximately $1.5B.
  • fabric truly is the future of digital commerce and our new customers Chico's, McDonald's, TriMark, L'azurde and most recently The Honest Company, are embracing it."
  • B2B companies are also leveraging fabric technology to expand their digital commerce presence and provide their customers exceptional omnichannel experiences.

Dallas-Based Baron & Budd Announces Historic $48.5 Million Settlement in Whistleblower Case Alleging Small Business Fraud by TriMark USA

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022

The recovery eclipses the previous record settlement involving small business fraud$37 million against Atlantic Diving Supply and related entitieswhich also resulted from a whistleblower lawsuit filed by Baron & Budd.

Key Points: 
  • The recovery eclipses the previous record settlement involving small business fraud$37 million against Atlantic Diving Supply and related entitieswhich also resulted from a whistleblower lawsuit filed by Baron & Budd.
  • As a large business, TriMark is ineligible to participate in valuable government contracts set aside for small businesses.
  • Todays historic $48.5 million settlement surpasses the previous record-high settlement involving small business fraud under the FCA.
  • The whistleblowers in the ADS matter, which was at the time the largest small business fraud case in FCA history, were also represented by the qui tam team at Baron & Budd.

Baron & Budd Announces Historic $48.5 Million Settlement in Whistleblower Case Alleging Small Business Fraud by TriMark USA

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, February 23, 2022

The recovery eclipses the previous record settlement involving small business fraud$37 million against Atlantic Diving Supply and related entitieswhich also resulted from a whistleblower lawsuit filed by Baron & Budd.

Key Points: 
  • The recovery eclipses the previous record settlement involving small business fraud$37 million against Atlantic Diving Supply and related entitieswhich also resulted from a whistleblower lawsuit filed by Baron & Budd.
  • As a large business, TriMark is ineligible to participate in valuable government contracts set aside for small businesses.
  • Todays historic $48.5 million settlement surpasses the previous record-high settlement involving small business fraud under the FCA.
  • The whistleblowers in the ADS matter, which was at the time the largest small business fraud case in FCA history, were also represented by the qui tam team at Baron & Budd.

Channel Control Merchants Strengthens Market Position with Executive Leadership Appointments and Investment from KKR

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022

CCM also announced the receipt of a follow on investment from KKR and other existing shareholders.

Key Points: 
  • CCM also announced the receipt of a follow on investment from KKR and other existing shareholders.
  • This includes:
    Channel Control Merchants, LLC is an extreme value retailer and exporter of brand sensitive secondary market inventories through physical retail and wholesale channels.
  • KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds.
  • For additional information about KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR), please visit KKR's website at www.kkr.com and on Twitter @KKR_Co.

Duravant Announces Strategic Partnership with Carlyle and Warburg Pincus

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Friday, October 29, 2021

The partnership will further enhance our resources to scale our platform, invest in our team and bring new capabilities to the market," said Mike Kachmer, President and CEO of Duravant.

Key Points: 
  • The partnership will further enhance our resources to scale our platform, invest in our team and bring new capabilities to the market," said Mike Kachmer, President and CEO of Duravant.
  • "Our new relationship with Carlyle, and continued relationship with Warburg Pincus, will allow us to build on the shared success we have achieved to date."
  • The partnership among Duravant, Carlyle and Warburg Pincus will allow Duravant to capitalize on continued organic and inorganic growth opportunities, including new product development, geographic expansion and continued acquisitions of market leading automation equipment brands.
  • Founded in 1966, Warburg Pincus has raised 20 private equity funds, which have invested more than $97 billion in over 960 companies in more than 40 countries.