WASHINGTON, July 13 (TNSper) -- The American Association of State Colleges and Universities issued the following news release: Mildred Garcia, president and CEO of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) has been appointed the 11th chancellor of the California State University, the nation's largest and most diverse four-year university system. Garcia has led AASCU since January 2018. During her impressive tenure, Garcia has accomplished significant milestones to bet  more

NEW YORK, July 13 (TNSper) -- ABC News, the news division of Walt Disney Television, issued the following statement on July 12, 2023: * * * Vice President of ABC Audio Liz Alesse sent the following note to the news division announcing Steven Portnoy as national correspondent for ABC News Radio: Dear colleagues, I am thrilled to announce that Steven Portnoy is returning to ABC News as national correspondent for ABC News Radio. He will join the ranks of our powerhouse political team based in W  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 13 (TNSper) -- The American Feed Industry Association issued the following news release: The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) is pleased to announce the addition of Ivy Torres as its global programs specialist, effective July 10. In this newly created AFIA position, Torres will be responsible for supporting international market access and development programs worldwide, and the development, implementation and communication of the association's global policy g  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, July 13 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Air Force Personnel Center issued the following news: The Air Force selected 562 active-duty officers for promotion to colonel and major during recent CY23B and CY23C central selection boards. In total, the Air Force selected 534 lieutenant colonels for promotion to colonel (LAF-A/C/F/I/N/X, and Chaplain) and 28 captains for promotion to major (Chaplain). Categories considered during the P0623B board included: Line of the Ai  more

JUNEAU, Alaska, July 13 (TNSper) -- Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: Governor Mike Dunleavy is pleased to announce the appointment of Doug Tansy to the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation's board of directors. Mr. Tansy joins the board effective immediately. "Moving the proposed gasline project forward is going to take the involvement of our best and brightest Alaskans," said Governor Dunleavy. "Doug is a proven leader in Alaska's business and non-profit sect  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 (TNSper) -- The American Humane Association issued the following news release: American Humane is excited to welcome Judy Palermo, APR as the organization's new Chief Communications Officer. With decades of experience in media and public relations, Judy will spearhead American Humane's communications strategy and support efforts to promote the safety, welfare, and well-being of animals. Not only is Judy an award-winning journalist, having received eleven Emmy awards and mul  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 13 (TNSper) -- The Animal Agriculture Alliance issued the following news release: Cattle ranchers and social media influencers Natalie Kovarik and Brandi Buzzard are two of the mentors set to advise participants in the Animal Agriculture Alliance's 2023 College Aggies Online (CAO) scholarship program, which begins on September 11. Registration is now open for undergraduate, graduate, and professional students studying in the U.S., as well as collegiate clubs and classe  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 (TNSper) -- The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America issued the following news release on July 12, 2023: The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) today announced that Elizabeth Carpenter will join the organization as executive vice president for Policy and Research. Carpenter currently serves as president of Avalere Health. She has spent nearly 20 years working on health care policy, including through leadership roles with McKenna Lo  more

MUNCIE, Indiana, July 13 (TNSper) -- Ball State University issued the following news release: Dr. Phil Hoffman, assistant dean of Media and general manager of Ball State Public Media, has been elected to the Board of Governors of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS), Central Great Lakes Chapter. Governors are voted in by their peers in each chapter of NATAS. Dr. Hoffman, who oversees Ball State's Public Media stations--Ball State PBS and Indiana Public Radio--has a hist  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 13 (TNSper) -- Barnes and Thornburg, a law firm, issued the following news release: Barnes & Thornburg is pleased to welcome Ken Kansa to the firm's Chicago office as a partner in the Finance, Insolvency and Restructuring Department. Kansa joins the group shortly after the firm added fellow Chicago restructuring partner Aaron Gavant in June, as well as New York restructuring partner Gregory Plotko in February. Kansa's practice encompasses a wide variety of in-court and   more

WACO, Texas, July 13 (TNSper) -- Baylor University issued the following news on July 12, 2023: Baylor University announced today the appointment of Felipe Hinojosa, Ph.D., as the inaugural Jackson Family Chair for Baylor in Latin America, expanding Baylor's international footprint and providing additional leadership to advance the priorities of the Baylor in Latin America initiative. Hinojosa comes to Baylor from Texas A&M, where he serves as professor of history, assistant provost for Hispanic  more

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, July 13 (TNSper) -- The Business Council of Alabama issued the following news release on July 12, 2023: The Business Council of Alabama (BCA) today announced the addition of Shannon Parker to the staff as the director of strategic relations. Parker comes to the organization with over 25 years of experience in the financial sector, having most recently served as vice president of business development and branch operations at Liberty Bank & Trust. "Shannon will be a valuabl  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, July 13 (TNSper) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences Dean Mario R. Ortiz has been appointed as the Decker Chair in Community Health Nursing, Binghamton University Provost Donald E. Hall announced. Ortiz is the fourth person to hold the chair position since it began in 1994. Endowed by the Dr. G. Clifford and Florence B. Decker Foundation, the position focuses on nursing programs, curricula and clinical practice  more

SACRAMENTO, California, July 13 (TNSper) -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on July 12, 2023: * * * Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Brady Borcherding, of Sacramento, has been appointed Assistant Executive Director, Office of Government & International Affairs, at the California Energy Commission. Borcherding has been Director of Government Affairs (West Coast) with FuelCell Energy Inc. since 2020. He served as Legislative Di  more

LOS ANGELES, California, July 13 (TNStalk)(TNSper) -- The Campaign for College Opportunity issued the following agency statement on July 12, 2023: * * * Today, in a historic appointment, the California State University (CSU) Board of Trustees selected Dr. Mildred Garcia as the eleventh Chancellor of the CSU system, the first Latina to lead the CSU. The CSU Board of Trustees has selected a new Chancellor with a track record of success and commitment to racial equity and improving student outco  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 13 (TNStalk)(TNSper) -- The Casualty Actuarial Society issued the following statement on July 12, 2023, by President Roosevelt Mosley: * * * I am pleased to announce that the following Fellows were elected or re-elected by the CAS Board of Directors to serve as 2023-2024 Vice Presidents and members of the CAS Executive Council (EC). Newly elected Vice Presidents * Keith Berman, Vice President-International * Morgan Bugbee, Vice President-Research & Development * R  more

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, July 13 (TNSper) -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news: Chris E. Miller, retiring as Penn College Police chief, received official acknowledgement from grateful state lawmakers during a reception in the Thompson Professional Development Center on Wednesday afternoon. Legislative citations were presented by Sen. Gene Yaw, R-23rd, who also chairs the college's board of directors, and by Rep. Michael A. Stender Jr., R-108th, in whose distri  more

HENDERSON, Tennessee, July 13 (TNSper) -- Freed-Hardeman University issued the following news: After one year as an assistant coach, Beth Anne Clayton has been elevated to be the head coach of both the Lion and Lady Lion tennis teams. Clayton, an FHU alumna, helped the Lady Lions win the TranSouth Conference tournament in the 1998 and 2000 seasons. The 2000 iteration saw Clayton and the Lady Lions reach the NAIA national tournament in Boca Raton, Florida. "I have a deep love for Freed-Hardema  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 13 (TNSper) -- Center for Naval Analysis issued the following news release on July 12, 2023: CNA President and CEO Katherine McGrady announced today that retired Marine Corps Lieutenant General Dennis Crall has joined the CNA Board of Trustees. LtGen Crall is a 35-year decorated combat veteran who served in multiple service and joint leadership roles. He brings to the table expertise in cybersecurity; artificial intelligence strategy; integration of command, control, c  more

NEW YORK, July 13 (TNSper) -- Columbia University's Columbia Journalism School issued the following news: Renowned author and freelance journalist Alexis Clark, '02 M.S., has joined Columbia Journalism School as a full-time Assistant Professor of Journalism. A member of the part-time faculty since 2015, her work on the influence of race, culture and politics during World War II and the Civil Rights Era has earned acclaim. She will use her bevy of experience to guide students in reporting on rac  more

LA CROSSE, Wisconsin, July 13 (TNSper) -- The Dairyland Power Cooperative issued the following news release: As announced in January 2023, Dairyland Chief Strategy Officer April Wehling succeeds Phil Moilien as Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer upon his July 14 retirement. As leader of the Finance Division, she will have oversight of accounting, finance, rates, financial forecasting, enterprise risk management, corporate budget, strategic and business planning and supply chain.  more

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, North Carolina, July 13 (TNSper) -- The Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Association issued the following news: MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers recently promoted Danielle Kaspar to Director of Programs & Commercial Vehicle Aftermarket. Kaspar has been tasked with expanding the scope and membership of the Mobility Technology Council (MTC) and Business Technology Council (BTC). She is leading the effort to develop enhanced member value for and integrate commercial vehicle supp  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 13 (TNSper) -- Delta Air Lines issued the following news: Amelia DeLuca will return to Delta's Global Sustainability team as Chief Sustainability Officer, leading the airline on its journey to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 and deliver a more sustainable and elevated travel experience along the way. The move is effective Aug. 1 and comes on the heels of Pam Fletcher's decision to step away from the role. "I'm excited to lead the incredibly talented Global Sustainabi  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 (TNSper) -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news release: Dentons, the world's largest global law firm, announces that Victoria White has been appointed Global Compliance Officer reporting into John Koski, Global Chief Legal Officer. Victoria is a dual US/UK qualified and internationally experienced General Counsel and board member. She has led and developed legal, compliance and corporate affairs teams and strategy across the EMEA region. Having trained at Dento  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 (TNSper) -- Dentons Delany, a part of Dentons, issued the following news release: Dentons Delany, the exclusive Pan-Caribbean law firm with over 15 recognitions awarded by prestigious legal directories, observed its five-year milestone as Dentons with a trio of promotions. The Firm continues to propel women into leadership with the appointments of Partnership and multijurisdictional oversight being awarded to females. Dentons Delany combined with Dentons on July 2, 2018. Fi  more

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, July 13 (TNSper) -- Austin Peay State University issued the following news on July 12, 2023: Dr. Jennifer Thayer, professor of accounting, has been named to serve as Austin Peay State University's (APSU) new faculty athletics representative (FAR). APSU President Dr. Michael Licari announced her selection on Wednesday, July 12. The FAR is critical in ensuring that the student-athlete experience reflects the University's ongoing commitment to academic excellence and overa  more

EGLIN AFB, Florida, July 13 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Air Force's Eglin Air Force Base issued the following news: By Kevin Gaddie, Team Eglin Public Affairs Col. Michael Brough became the new 96th Medical Group commander in a change of command ceremony here July 12. Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Geraghty, 96th Test Wing commander, served as presiding officer. He said Brough's wealth of experience prepared him for the assignment. "We have just the right leader to carry the torch," he said. "Col. Brough's s r  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 13 (TNSper) -- Emory University issued the following news release: Emory University nursing faculty member Jennifer Adamski, DNP, ACNP-BC, CCRN, FCCM, is the new president-elect of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, the world's largest specialty nursing organization. She began her term on July 1. Adamski is an associate professor and program director of the adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner program at Emory's Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of N  more

MORRISTOWN, New Jersey, July 13 (TNSper) -- Financial Executives International issued the following news on July 11, 2023: Financial Executives International (FEI), the association of choice for Chief Accounting Officers, Chief Financial Officers, and other finance leaders, announced today the election of a new slate of executive officers and members of the Board of Directors for the fiscal year effective July 1, 2023. Paul Hensley, Senior Vice President of Finance, Chief Financial Officer, an  more

GLYNCO, Georgia, July 13 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers issued the following news release: The Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) is pleased to announce the selection of Diane L. Witte as FLETC's Assistant Director for the Technical Training Operations Directorate (TTO). Prior to joining FLETC, Ms. Witte served as the Interim Assistant Director, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Enforcement and Removal Oper  more

CARSON, California, July 13 (TNSper) -- California State University issued the following news release: The California State University (CSU) Board of Trustees has appointed Dr. Mildred Garcia to serve as the 11th chancellor of the California State University. Garcia currently serves as president of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) and previously served as president of California State University, Fullerton and California State University, Dominguez Hills. Garc  more

LAKEWOOD, New Jersey, July 13 (TNSper) -- Gaming Laboratories International, a provider of quality land-based, lottery and iGaming testing and assessment services, issued the following news release: Gaming Laboratories International (GLI(R)) has promoted two key leaders to further guide the company's clients in tribal government, state government and regulatory agencies as technologies continue to evolve in the gaming industry. Joseph Bunevith is Vice President, Government Relations and Regula  more

ROCKVILLE, Maryland, July 13 (TNSper) -- Goodwill Industries International, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, issued the following news release: Anne Richards, president and CEO of Goodwill of Greater Cleveland and East Central Ohio, has been elected to serve as board chair on the Goodwill Industries International (GII) Board of Directors. Richards replaces board chair Edgar "Ned" Helms, grandson of Goodwill(R) founder Rev. Edgar J. Helms. Richards leads one of the largest nonprofit organizations in Nor  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 13 (TNSper) -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release on July 12, 2023: Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces one judicial appointment to the Sixth District Court of Appeal. Paetra Brownlee, of Winter Park, to serve as Judge on the Sixth District Court of Appeal Brownlee has served as a Judge on the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court since her appointment by Governor DeSantis in 2020. Previously, she served as a Partner at The Brownlee Law Firm,   more

AMHERST, Massachusetts, July 13 (TNSper) -- Hampshire College issued the following news: As part of their annual June retreat, the Alum Action Group (AAG) welcomed five new members to its ranks, with terms that officially began July 1, 2023. New members of the AAG include Chynna Aming 17F, John Berman 77F, Judah Vashti Doty 18F, David Lincoln 95F, and Khenrab Palden 05F. The group also bid farewell and extended their gratitude to Stephanie Allen 99F, Ezekiel Baskin 15F, Davis Bates 73F P16, C  more

MARION, Indiana, July 13 (TNSper) -- Indiana Wesleyan University issued the following news: Indiana Wesleyan University President, Dr. Kulaga announced the appointment of Rev. Dr. Yamil Acevedo as interim chief officer of Wesley Seminary. Dr. Acevedo's interim role as Executive Vice President of Wesley Seminary fills the gap between Dr. Colleen Derr and a permanent chief administrator to be appointed in the future. Dr. Acevedo served as the Director of Theological Programs in Spanish at Wesley   more

BETHESDA, Maryland, July 13 (TNSper) -- AABB (formerly the American Association of Blood Banks) issued the following news release on July 12, 2023: The Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies (AABB), a global community of individuals and institutions involved in transfusion medicine and biotherapies, announced today that Jeff Wren, MBA, will join the Association as vice president, biotherapies. He will begin his new role on July 17. An AABB member since 2018, Wren brings extens  more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, July 13 (TNSper) -- Princeton University issued the following news: Following a national search process, Jennifer Caputo, previously assistant vice president for alumni engagement operations at Princeton, has been named deputy vice president for alumni engagement in the Office of Advancement, effective July 1. "I am pleased to welcome Jen as a member of my cabinet. Her proven track record of creating meaningful experiences with and for alumni, along with her deep commitm  more

NEW YORK, July 13 (TNSper) -- The Jewish Theological Seminary issued the following news: The Board of Trustees of The Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS) has elected Barry Lovell to join as its newest member. "I have worked with Barry for the past 9 years in his role as chair of the Religious Leadership Advisory Board" said Chancellor Shuly Rubin Schwartz. "I have seen first-hand his unwavering support and dedication to JTS, working with the Rabbinical and H. L. Miller Cantorial School and as th  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, July 13 (TNSper) -- K and L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm K&L Gates LLP welcomes partner David Easwaran and a team of six patent agents and technical specialists to the firm's Intellectual Property practice area. Easwaran and his colleagues join K&L Gates from Womble Bond Dickinson LLP, with Easwaran resident in K&L Gates' Charlotte office and others from his team based in Boston, Charlotte, and Washington, D.C. With a focus o  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 (TNSper) -- The National Association of Secretaries of State issued the following news release on July 12, 2023: The members of the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) have chosen Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab to lead the organization as President. He was sworn in today, Wednesday, July 12, at the conclusion of the NASS 2023 Summer Conference in Washington, D.C. "I am tremendously honored to serve NASS as President," said Schwab. "I look forward to   more

LA PLATA, Maryland, July 13 (TNSper) -- The College of Southern Maryland issued the following news: The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) announces that Keith Sanderson has joined CSM as the head coach of the Hawk's softball team. The coach joins the CSM Athletic Program bringing 24 years of coaching experience and deep connections to several southern Maryland athletic organizations. Sanderson started coaching youth sports southern Maryland in 1998, including youth football and baseball and e  more

ASHLAND, Kentucky, July 12 (TNSper) -- Kentucky Power, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release: Kentucky Power has named its vice president of external affairs and customer service. Amy Elliott took on the role effective Friday, June 30. As vice president, Elliott will oversee the economic development, communications, customer service and external affairs teams for the company. She is replacing Cindy Wiseman who worked the last five years in that role. Wiseman was  more

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, July 13 (TNSper) -- Louisiana State University issued the following news release: The LSU College of Human Sciences & Education named Alex Garn, PhD, as interim director of the LSU School of Kinesiology. Garn will begins this role immediately, following the retirement of Director Melinda Solmon, PhD. "Please join me in welcoming Dr. Alex Garn to this leadership role in the LSU School of Kinesiology," said LSU College of Human Sciences & Education Dean Roland Mitchell. "  more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, July 13 (TNSper) -- Marshall University issued the following news release on July 12, 2023: Marshall University officials today announced the Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center (MAMC) - formerly the Robert C. Byrd Institute - has a new leader. Derek Scarbro, who has served as interim director since last year and previously deputy director and director of business development, assumed the position earlier this month. "Derek brings excellent insight, experience, a  more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, July 13 (TNSper) -- Marshall University issued the following news release: Nikki Dudley, a clinical supervisor at the Marshall University Speech and Hearing Center (MUSHC), was recently named a certified brain injury specialist by the Brain Injury Association of America. Dudley also works at Caring Moore Homes, a brain injury community reentry program in Ashland, Kentucky. Dudley leads the social language groups at the Marshall Speech and Hearing Center for ages 10 t  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 13 (TNSper) -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release on July 11, 2023: Governor Maura T. Healey today announced that she is recommending Stephanie L. Everett, Esq. for appointment as Suffolk Register of Probate and Family Court. Everett is currently the Executive Director of the Office of Police Accountability and Transparency for the City of Boston and, through her legal career, has represented families with cases before the Probate a  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 13 (TNSper) -- The Michigan Education Association issued the following news release: The Michigan Education Association is hailing Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's creation of a new state department to better coordinate resources for preschoolers through higher-education students and help ensure every Michigan student has a clear path to reach their full potential. The Whitmer Administration on Wednesday issued an executive order creating the Michigan Department of Lifelong  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 13 (TNSper) -- GEI Consultants issued the following news release: Michael "Mike" Schultz, P.E. has joined GEI as Boston Area Manager. With over 35 years of experience in geotechnical and environmental engineering, Mike will lead strategic operations, market initiatives, and key pursuits for GEI's offices in Woburn and Franklin, Massachusetts. Mike has extensive leadership, management, and business development experience. He previously worked at CDM Smith providing o  more

VALLEJO, California, July 13 (TNSper) -- The California State University Maritime Academy issued the following news: The California State University (CSU) Board of Trustees has appointed Dr. Mildred Garcia to serve as the 11th chancellor of the California State University. Garcia currently serves as president of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) and previously served as president of California State University, Fullerton and California State University, Domingu  more

FULLERTON, California, July 13 (TNSper) -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news release: The California State University (CSU) Board of Trustees has appointed Dr. Mildred Garcia to serve as the 11th chancellor of the California State University. Garcia currently serves as president of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) and previously served as president of California State University, Fullerton and California State University, D  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, July 13 (TNSper) -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news on July 12, 2023: Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today congratulated departing Commissioner Jim Schowalter and thanked him for his years of service at the Minnesota Department of Management and Budget (MMB). Governor Walz has selected MMB Deputy Commissioner Erin Campbell to serve as the next Commissioner of Management and Budget. "I'm deeply grateful for Commissioner Schowa  more

BARSTOW, California, July 12 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service issued the following news release: Mojave National Preserve Superintendent Mike Gauthier announced the selection of Debra Hughson as Deputy Superintendent of Mojave National Preserve and Castle Mountains National Monument in California. Debra will become the fourth Deputy Superintendent at the preserve and the first for the monument. Debra started at the preserve in 2001, first as Science Advi  more

BETHESDA, Maryland, July 13 (TNSper) -- The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases issued the following news release: The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin A. Ault, MD (Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine), Oliver T. Brooks, MD (Watts Healthcare Corporation), and Flor M. Munoz, MD, MSc (Baylor College of Medicine) to the 2023-2024 NFID Board of Directors. In addition, Julie Morita, MD (Robert Woo  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, July 13 (TNSper) -- The National Junior College Athletic Association issued the following news release: With the 2023-24 academic year approaching, the NJCAA has announced its new Board of Regents Officers. The Board elected Troy Tucker of Region 19 as Board Chair, Kerri-Ann McTiernan of Region 15 as Vice Chair, Dale Vos of Region 12 as Treasurer, and Kristen Schuth of Region 3 as Secretary. Each term will take effect on August 1, 2023. Tucker is the current Director  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, July 13 (TNSper) -- Northrop Grumman issued the following news release: Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) announces that its board of directors has elected Kathryn Simpson corporate vice president and general counsel, effective October 30, 2023. She will succeed Sheila Cheston, who has announced her intent to retire effective December 1. Simpson will report to Kathy Warden, chair, chief executive officer and president, and oversee the company's legal matters. "Ka  more

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, July 13 (TNSper) -- The Iowa Farm Bureau issued the following news release: The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmer Advisory Committee elected officer positions for 2023-24: * Vanessa Trampel, Hancock County, Chair * Kody Trampel, Hancock County, Vice-Chair * Alyssa Preston, Warren County, Secretary * Megan McAllister, Dubuque County, and Ashley Thompson, Story County, PR Co-Chairs Officers, along with the entire committee, plan the Iowa Farm Bureau Young Farmer  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 13 (TNSper) -- The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry issued the following news release on July 12, 2023: The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry today announced that Elizabeth Bolden has joined the organization as Executive Director of the PA Chamber Education Foundation. Bolden most recently served as President and CEO of the Pennsylvania Commission for Community Colleges (PCCC). In her new role, Bolden will lead the PA Chamber's efforts to   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 13 (TNSper) -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following news release: In addition to serving on three committees, Rep. Joe D'Orsie has been appointed to his fourth - the House Game and Fisheries Committee. He'll serve in this capacity for the remainder of the 2023-24 session. "The 47th Legislative District is rich with wildlife, game land and avid outdoorsmen," D'Orsie said, "This committee addition is fitting and I look forward to representing the  more

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, July 13 (TNSper) -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news: Daniel J. Clasby has been appointed assistant dean of academic operations at Pennsylvania College of Technology. Clasby comes to Penn College from King's College, Wilkes-Barre, where he had been associate professor of history and chair of the History Department. He held a number of leadership posts at King's College, including chair of Faculty Council and a member of the President'  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 (TNSper) -- Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility issued the following news release: The former head of the U.S. Chemical Safety & Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) used its budget like a personal piggy bank and should pay back tens of thousands of dollars in improper expenses, according to Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER). In all, the Trump-appointed Chairperson caused the diversion of nearly $100,000 from funds earmarked for investigation  more

TAMPA, Florida, July 13 (TNSper) -- Quarles and Brady, a law firm, issued the following news: Rebecca Wilt, a Litigation & Dispute Resolution paralegal in Quarles & Brady's Tampa office, has been appointed to the Florida Bar Standing Committee on Unlicensed Practice of Law. The Standing Committee on Unlicensed Practice of Law investigates and prosecutes allegations of unlicensed practice of law. The committee also has the authority to issue proposed formal advisory opinions on whether specifi  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, July 13 (TNSper) -- Rasmussen University issued the following news release: Rasmussen University's Dr. Brooks Doherty, vice president of Academic Excellence and Innovation, has been named board chair of the Competency-Based Education Network (C-BEN). Rasmussen is a founding institution member of C-BEN--the nation's largest advocacy group for competency-based learning--and Dr. Doherty has served on the Board of Directors since 2018, previously as vice chair. As board chair,   more

WESTON, Massachusetts, July 13 (TNSper) -- Regis College issued the following news on July 12, 2023: Regis College President Antoinette Hays, PhD, RN, announced today the appointment of Christopher P. Lydon as the university's vice president of undergraduate enrollment management. Lydon brings to Regis 40 years of experience in higher education admissions, including seven years at The Catholic University of America where he oversaw a division of 48 full-time employees in the offices of undergra  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 (TNSper) -- Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, issued the following news release on July 12, 2023: Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson announced two changes in the D.C. and District office staff. The office welcomes Lexi Hamel as the new Press Secretary and McKenzie Johnson as a new Field Representative and Caseworker in the Boise District Office. "We are excited to have Lexi and McKenzie join our staff," said Rep. Simpson. "I've always been proud of my staff, and our Team has w  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, July 13 (TNSper) -- The Irrigation Association issued the following news release: The Irrigation Association is pleased to announce that Todd Polderman, vice president of marketing for landscape irrigation and outdoor lighting at Hunter Industries, has been appointed to the IA Board of Directors. Polderman started his career in the irrigation industry 18 years ago at Hunter Industries. Since then, he has filled various leadership roles in product management, sales and market  more

SCOTT AFB, Illinois, July 13 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Air Force Scott Air Force Base issued the following news: By Senior Airman Mark Sulaica, 375th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs After two years of organizing the 375th Air Mobility Wing into a "Combat Ready, Showcase Worthy" machine, Col. Chris Robinson and his wife, Stephanie, bid a heartfelt farewell as they head to Washington, D.C., for their next assignment. A change of command ceremony will be held July 14 where he will relinquish command  more

BURNABY, British Columbia, July 13 (TNSper) -- Simon Fraser University issued the following news: * * * Two members from SFU's Faculty of Health Sciences are among those being honoured with prestigious appointments as members of the Order of Canada. * * * Professors Donald MacPherson and Jeff Reading are being recognized for their contributions to public health policy, research and advocacy in Canada. MacPherson, a FHS adjunct professor and former executive director of the Canadian Drug Pol  more

SYRACUSE, New York, July 13 (TNSper) -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The Student Experience division welcomed Dawn Singleton, Ed.D., as the new vice president of student transition, access and inclusion on July 1. Singleton joins the Syracuse University community from Rowan University where she served in multiple leadership roles over the last 12 years, most recently as the assistant vice president for student success and inclusion programs. In this role, Singleton oversees N  more

PEACHTREE CORNERS, Georgia, July 13 (TNSper) -- The Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry issued the following news release: TAPPI is pleased to announce Christopher Krumm, formerly vice president, production with Grief, Inc., now retired; Harrison Talton, R&D Researcher, Fiber Technology, WestRock; and Ed Stuczynksi, Director of Engineering at Menasha Packaging Co, LLC, will be honored during a special awards ceremony at CorrExpo, August 28-30, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. Krumm wi  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 13 (TNSper) -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: Yazier Henry, Rusty Hills, and Alex Ralph have been promoted and will have the newly-created title of "teaching professors," beginning in fall term 2023. The University of Michigan created the new designation for long-serving lecturers in its labor agreement with the Lecturers' Employee Organization in September 2021. Henry, Hills, and Ralph are in the first cohort at th  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, July 13 (TNSper) -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: Two leaders at East Tennessee State University have been named to the next class of Leadership Tennessee NEXT, a program aimed at offering personal and professional development for the Volunteer State's best and brightest early- and mid-career professionals. Dr. Daryl A. Carter, professor of history, associate dean for community relations and outreach, and director of the Black American Stud  more

MANOA, Hawaii, July 13 (TNSper) -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: University of Hawai'i Cancer Center researcher, Erin Bantum, has been re-elected to serve another three-year term on the National Cancer Institute's (NCI) Symptom Management and Quality of Life Steering Committee (SxQOLSC). Her initial appointment was in October 2020. The committee addresses the design, prioritization and evaluation of concepts for phase 2 and phase 3 clinical trials to   more

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, July 13 (TNSper) -- The University of Arkansas' Walton College of Business issued the following news: Gary F. Peters has been named the senior associate dean for the Sam M. Walton College of Business. Peters, who holds the S. Robson Walton Endowed Professorship of Accounting, previously served as the chair of the William Dillard Department of Accounting from 2016 through 2023. "I can't think of a better person to help move Walton College forward with our strategic plan  more

MONTEREY, California, July 13 (TNSper) -- The Naval Postgraduate School's Center for Homeland Defense and Security issued the following story: Cynthia Renaud, a long-time leader in public safety and Center for Homeland Defense and Security Master's alumna, is taking over as Emergence Program Director. Renaud (Master's Program cohort 0901/0902) assumed her new role in mid-July. As Director, she will deepen her current work with Emergence cohorts, and continue to build on her last 18 months as a  more

BURBANK, California, July 13 (TNSper) -- The Walt Disney Company issued the following news release: The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) Board of Directors announced today that Robert A. Iger has agreed to continue to serve as Chief Executive Officer through December 31, 2026. In voting unanimously to extend Mr. Iger's contract by two years, the independent members of the Board of Directors noted that Iger's extension provides continuity of leadership during the Company's ongoing transformation,  more

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, July 13 (TNSper) -- The city of West Palm Beach issued the following news: Mayor Keith A. James is pleased to announce the expanded role of Sybille Welter as the Director of Arts, Culture, and Community Building for the City of West Palm Beach. In her new role, Ms. Welter will continue to facilitate the City's dynamic public art program, ArtLife, while reimagining community engagement. "In her expanded role, Ms. Welter will be working directly with the City's diverse n  more

WILLISTON, North Dakota, July 13 (TNSper) -- Williston State College issued the following news release: The search for the institution's new Vice President of Academic Affairs has been successfully concluded, and Williston State College is pleased to announce Dr. Zahi Atallah as the new Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA). Dr. Atallah will begin in his new role on July 17. Dr. Atallah comes to us from Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, and brings a plethora of knowledge and experience with him. Hi  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 (TNSper) -- YWCA USA issued the following news release: YWCA USA is pleased to announce the appointment of six new members to its national Board of Directors: Mallory Donaldson with the Center for Healthy Families; Cristina A. Gomez with CA Consulting, Strategies, Management; Kara Perkins with California State University at Long Beach; Ramy Rauf with Northwest Area Foundation; Deon Riley with Bath & Body Works; and Joanne Tabellija-Murphy with Walmart. The YWCA USA Board of  more