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NOV Appoints Patricia Martinez to the Board of Directors

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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NOV Inc. (NYSE: NOV) announced today the appointment of Patricia Martinez to NOV’s Board of Directors, effective March 6, 2024.

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  • NOV Inc. (NYSE: NOV) announced today the appointment of Patricia Martinez to NOV’s Board of Directors, effective March 6, 2024.
  • “We are delighted to welcome Patricia Martinez to NOV’s board of directors,” said Clay Williams, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer.
  • “Patricia brings extensive industry experience to our board, including growing energy businesses in international markets, and more recently guiding and developing projects within the energy transition ranging from CCUS to hydrogen to biogas.
  • With the appointment of Ms. Martinez, NOV Inc.’s board of directors is now composed of ten directors, nine of whom are independent members.

University Credit Union Becomes the Official Financial Institution and Official Credit Union Partner of the Southland Conference

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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FRISCO, Texas, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- University Credit Union (UCU), in partnership with the Southland Conference, is proud to announce its designation as the official financial institution and credit union partner of the Southland Conference. This prolific partnership not only continues to solidify UCU's position as the premier financial ally for university and college communities, but also marks the first credit union sponsorship in the history of the Southland Conference. 

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  • Expands Member Access to Students, Employees, Alumni, and Families of Southland Conference Schools
    FRISCO, Texas, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- University Credit Union (UCU), in partnership with the Southland Conference , is proud to announce its designation as the official financial institution and credit union partner of the Southland Conference.
  • As part of this partnership, UCU will be incorporated into marketing and promotional efforts at Southland Conference championships and events year-round.
  • "We are very pleased to welcome University Credit Union as the Official Financial Institution and Credit Union Partner of the Southland Conference,."
  • The conference schools include Houston Christian University (formerly Houston Baptist University), the University of the Incarnate Word, Lamar University, McNeese State University, University of New Orleans, Nicholls State University, Northwestern State University, Southeastern Louisiana University, Texas A&M University-Commerce, and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.

CIO Leadership: The Transformational Implications of AI will Power the Discussion at the 2023 Houston CIO Executive Leadership Summit on November 16

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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Key topics to be explored at the summit include the transformational opportunities that artificial intelligence (AI) can have on businesses and industries.

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  • Key topics to be explored at the summit include the transformational opportunities that artificial intelligence (AI) can have on businesses and industries.
  • To learn more about the 2023 Houston CIO Executive Leadership Summit and to register for the event, click here .
  • HMG Strategy is also excited to be hosting its 2023 Denver CIO Executive Leadership Summit on November 14 at The Ritz-Carlton Denver.
  • To learn more about the 2023 Denver CIO Executive Leadership Summit and to register for the event, click here .

Alyssa Stewart of First Tee - Greater Dallas and Brayden Casolari of First Tee - Pine Mountain win Pro-Junior titles at 2023 PURE Insurance Championship at Pebble Beach

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Monday, September 25, 2023
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PEBBLE BEACH, Calif., Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After a week of competition and mentorship, Alyssa Stewart and Brayden Casolari are the junior winners of the 2023 PURE Insurance Championship impacting First Tee, an official PGA TOUR Champions event, which concluded Sunday at Pebble Beach.

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  • The PURE Insurance Championship pairs First Tee participants with PGA TOUR Champions players and amateurs.
  • Alyssa Stewart representing First Tee – Greater Dallas and paired with Justin Leonard, and Brayden Casolari representing First Tee – Pine Mountain and paired with Brian Gay, claimed the female and male Pro-Junior titles, respectively.
  • Stewart and Leonard finished 28-under, while Casolari and Gay capped off the event 21-under, climbing three spots up the leaderboard Sunday to clinch the victory.
  • Meanwhile, Casolari and Gay birdied 18 on Sunday to secure their come-from-behind victory in the Pro-Junior competition, shooting an 8-under 64 at Pebble Beach.

Quantum-Si Appoints Biotech Executive and Entrepreneur, Amir Jafri, to its Board of Directors

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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Quantum-Si Incorporated (Nasdaq: QSI) (“Quantum-Si,” “QSI” or the “Company”), The Protein Sequencing Company™, today announced the appointment of Amir Jafri, President and CEO of Immunicom, Inc., to its Board of Directors.

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  • Quantum-Si Incorporated (Nasdaq: QSI) (“Quantum-Si,” “QSI” or the “Company”), The Protein Sequencing Company™, today announced the appointment of Amir Jafri, President and CEO of Immunicom, Inc., to its Board of Directors.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230921747791/en/
    “Amir’s leadership track record speaks for itself,” said Jeff Hawkins, CEO of Quantum-Si.
  • Previously, Mr. Jafri held executive leadership positions at West Health, Cardinal Health and the Manpower Group.
  • Mr. Jafri is an inventor on over 40 patents covering products and technologies across a range of industries and applications.

High School Students Receive Real-Time College Acceptance and Scholarships with Launch of Niche Direct Admissions™

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Niche, the leading platform connecting students with colleges, has launched a new Direct Admissions program that modernizes the admissions process for college-bound students. A free, student-centric resource, Niche Direct Admissions™ simplifies the admissions process and exposes high school students to new college options, offering real-time acceptance and scholarships without the need to apply.

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  • A free, student-centric resource, Niche Direct Admissions™ simplifies the admissions process and exposes high school students to new college options, offering real-time acceptance and scholarships without the need to apply.
  • A free, student-centric resource, Niche Direct Admissions™ simplifies the admissions process and exposes high school students to new college options, offering real-time acceptance and scholarships without the need to apply.
  • Niche Direct Admissions is now fully integrated into the existing Niche platform, allowing Niche users to view and accept or decline admissions and scholarships offers on their Niche Dashboard without ever leaving the site.
  • Niche Direct Admissions eliminates the need for a traditional college application by enabling partner colleges to offer acceptance and scholarships to students based on their Niche profile.

ENDEAVORS HIRES FIRST CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER

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Thursday, July 6, 2023
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San Antonio, Texas, July 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Endeavors, a San Antonio-based national service organization, is excited to welcome its first Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Priti Mody-Bailey.

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  • San Antonio, Texas, July 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Endeavors, a San Antonio-based national service organization, is excited to welcome its first Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Priti Mody-Bailey.
  • As CMO, Mody-Bailey ensures quality, compassionate, and dignified medical care is provided to all of the populations Endeavors serves – including Veterans and first responders.
  • A board-certified family medicine physician, Dr. Mody-Bailey served as the Chief Medical Officer for Community First Health Plans from 2016 until joining Endeavors in 2023.
  • “As our first Chief Medical Officer, her skills and talents will shape our holistic approach to care.

Citizens, Inc. Celebrates the Retirement of Dr. Robert B. Sloan, Jr., and Acknowledges his Remarkable Contributions to the Company

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Friday, June 16, 2023
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Joining the Board in 2007, Dr. Sloan has been an invaluable member, serving as the Chairman of the Board from 2016 to 2020.

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  • Joining the Board in 2007, Dr. Sloan has been an invaluable member, serving as the Chairman of the Board from 2016 to 2020.
  • Dr. Sloan has served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Houston Christian University in Houston, Texas since 2006.
  • Born and raised in Coleman, Texas, Dr. Sloan's formative years were spent in Abilene, where he graduated from Cooper High School.
  • Pursuant to its Board refreshment policy, Citizens will continue to seek new qualified candidates to serve on its Board.

Patricia Martinez Joins the Board of Directors of Par Pacific Holdings

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Thursday, May 18, 2023
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HOUSTON, May 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: PARR) (“Par Pacific”) today announced the appointment of Patricia Martinez to its Board of Directors.

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  • HOUSTON, May 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: PARR) (“Par Pacific”) today announced the appointment of Patricia Martinez to its Board of Directors.
  • “We welcome Patricia Martinez to the Par Pacific Holdings board,” said Robert Silberman, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Par Pacific.
  • Ms. Martinez is responsible for creating and executing Enerflex’s transformational energy transition strategy including carbon capture and sequestration, hydrogen, bioenergy, and electrification.
  • Ms. Martinez received her bachelor’s degree from Universidad Argentina de la Empresa, her MBA from Houston Baptist University, and completed executive education at Harvard Business School.

Murex Names Ramirez Chief Financial Officer

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Thursday, March 23, 2023
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PLANO, Texas, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Murex LLC, a low carbon fuels marketing and logistics company, announced that Mauricio Ramirez joined Murex in March 2023 as Chief Financial Officer, with responsibility for Finance, Accounting, Compliance and Risk Management.

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  • PLANO, Texas, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Murex LLC, a low carbon fuels marketing and logistics company, announced that Mauricio Ramirez joined Murex in March 2023 as Chief Financial Officer, with responsibility for Finance, Accounting, Compliance and Risk Management.
  • From 2014 to 2022, Mauricio was Director of Commodity Sales and Trading at Macquarie Group in Houston.
  • He is enrolled in the Chief Financial Officer program at Columbia Business School.
  • "We've known Mauricio for many years and we're pleased to have him join us," said Robert C. Wright, President and Co-Founder of Murex.