Mississippi Department of Marine Resources

Linda Hall Library Names Scientist, Author, and Museum Director, Eric Dorfman, as New President

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Monday, June 12, 2023

Linda Hall Library has announced the appointment of its new president, Eric Dorfman, Ph.D.

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  • Linda Hall Library has announced the appointment of its new president, Eric Dorfman, Ph.D.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230609005253/en/
    Recently announced president of Linda Hall Library, Eric Dorfman, Ph.D (Photo: Business Wire)
    “I am thrilled to join one of the most prestigious science institutions in the United States.
  • “We are delighted to welcome Eric to the Linda Hall Library,” said Marilyn Bartlett Hebenstreit, chair of the board of trustees.
  • Eric has directed three museums throughout his career, and I’m confident his vision will enhance the Linda Hall Library’s legacy and reputation as the place Where Science Lives.”
    As president, Dorfman succeeds Lisa Browar, who led the Linda Hall Library for 15 years.

Merchants & Marine Bank Taps Trammell for Chief Operations Officer Post

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Thursday, January 5, 2023

The Board of Directors of Merchants & Marine Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Merchants & Marine Bancorp, is pleased to announce the promotion of Jeff Trammell to the position of Chief Operations Officer (COO).

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  • The Board of Directors of Merchants & Marine Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Merchants & Marine Bancorp, is pleased to announce the promotion of Jeff Trammell to the position of Chief Operations Officer (COO).
  • Trammell joined Merchants & Marine Bank’s executive leadership team in 2019, taking the role of Chief Risk & Strategy Officer.
  • Just prior to joining Merchants & Marine Bank, Trammell served as a Supervisory Examiner at the Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance.
  • Prior to leading teams at state-level bank regulators, Trammell served as a Compliance Officer at Business First Bank in Baton Rouge.

Cypress Environment & Infrastructure listed on Inc. Magazine's List of the Southeast Region's Fastest-Growing Private Companies

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss., March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Inc. magazine today revealed that Cypress Environment & Infrastructure is No.

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  • OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss., March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Inc. magazine today revealed that Cypress Environment & Infrastructure is No.
  • 75 on its third annual Inc. 5000 Regionals Southeast list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies based in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
  • Cynthia Henderson, CEO
    The companies on this list show a remarkable rate of growth across all industries in the Southeast region.
  • "This year's Inc. 5000 Regional winners represent one of the most exceptional and exciting lists of America's off-the-charts growth companies.

Planet Builds Business in State and Local Government Sector

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Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Using Planets SkySats, the State of Alaska was also able to support inspectors for mining operations.

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  • Using Planets SkySats, the State of Alaska was also able to support inspectors for mining operations.
  • Additionally, the state leveraged Planet imagery of forestland to determine enforcement policies prior to on-site evaluations.
  • Each year, more and more state and local governments are using Planets data to support their regional planning processes, manage their local industries, and protect their ecosystems.
  • Working with state and local governments aligns with Planets goals to support communities and protect the environment.