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Society: Christianity

Laura Ellen and Robert Muglia Family Foundation Make Transformative Gift to Episcopal Relief & Development to Combat Violence Against Women and Girls

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The generosity and love for those around the world expressed by the Muglia Family through this gift are deeply inspiring to all of us working together for lasting change,” said Presiding Bishop Curry.


NEW YORK (PRWEB)

The Laura Ellen and Robert Muglia Family Foundation has contributed a $1 million gift to Episcopal Relief & Development to support and expand the organization’s programs to help prevent violence against women and girls worldwide.

“Episcopal Relief & Development’s work to reduce violence against women and girls is having a transformative impact on the lives of women and their communities,” said the Most Rev. Michael B. Curry, Presiding Bishop and Primate of The Episcopal Church. “The generosity and love for those around the world expressed by the Muglia Family through this gift are deeply inspiring to all of us working together for lasting change.”

Long-time supporters of Episcopal Relief & Development, Laura Ellen and Robert Muglia believe they have a responsibility to help empower women to thrive. “I have seen firsthand how Episcopal Relief & Development creates long-term, sustainable change for the most vulnerable people in communities around the world,” stated Laura Ellen Muglia, who has served on the board of directors for the organization since 2016. “We are honored to be a part of this ground-breaking and hugely important program.”

Episcopal Relief & Development’s initiatives to promote gender equality and to end violence against women and girls are one of the organization’s key program priorities. In Liberia, a partnership with the humanitarian arm of the Episcopal Church of Liberia, supported by the UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women, Islamic Relief USA and other funders, encourages and trains local faith leaders such as priests and imams to speak out against violence and to change cultural norms in their communities. In 2018, this program was awarded a second grant from the UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women to expand its work to ensure that every woman is treated with dignity and respect.

“Our long-standing partners in Liberia, Burundi, Honduras, Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia recognize that violence against women and girls remains a huge barrier to the growth and development of communities,” said Chiseche Mibenge, the newly-appointed Director of Gender Initiatives for Episcopal Relief & Development. “Through experiential learning, faith and youth leaders address their own entrenched religious and cultural biases that subordinate women and girls, and are empowered to advocate for the rights of survivors.”

“When women succeed, communities thrive. We are delighted to announce this generous gift from the Muglia Family Foundation as we mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women around the world, ” said Robert Radtke, President & CEO for Episcopal Relief & Development. “We are deeply grateful to Laura Ellen and Bob for their continued support and passion to empower women.”

For more information about Episcopal Relief & Development’s work to eliminate violence against women and girls, visit http://www.episcopalrelief.org.

About Episcopal Relief & Development:

For over 75 years, Episcopal Relief & Development has been working together with supporters and partners for lasting change around the world. Each year the organization facilitates healthier, more fulfilling lives for more than 3 million people struggling with hunger, poverty, disaster and disease. Inspired by Jesus’ words in Matthew 25, Episcopal Relief & Development leverages the expertise and resources of Anglican and other partners to deliver measurable and sustainable change in three signature program areas: Women, Children and Climate.

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Technology: Computer

2019 Holiday Hacking – 5 Ways to Avoid Cyber Attacks While Traveling

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Travel Cyber Security Tips, Matrix Integration

“When you travel, there’s always the possibility of leaving your phone somewhere or tapping into an unknown Wi-Fi connection, making your data vulnerable to getting lost or stolen,” said Chris Martin, security expert and solutions architect at Matrix Integration.


INDIANAPOLIS (PRWEB)

With more than 100 million people* on planes, trains and automobiles from Thanksgiving through New Year’s, there are millions of phones to be lost, travelers to hack and gigabytes to be erased. That’s why Matrix Integration, a strategic IT infrastructure partner for more than 1,000 businesses in Indiana and beyond, is offering five critical tips for keeping travelers’ devices and data safe during the holidays.

    “When you travel, there’s always the possibility of leaving your phone somewhere or tapping into an unknown Wi-Fi connection, making your data vulnerable to getting lost or stolen,” said Chris Martin, security expert and solutions architect at Matrix Integration. “Unfortunately, there are always people who will take advantage of situations like crowds during the holidays.”

Matrix Integration works with all types of organizations to create security plans to prevent cyberattacks and keep data safe. Many solutions are implemented enterprise-wide, but there are precautions individuals can take to protect themselves.

Matrix Integration’s Top Five Cybersecurity Tips for Holiday Travel


  • Back up everything. Before a trip, take the time to back up critical data. It only takes a few minutes, but can save hours or days if a device is lost or damaged.

  • Patch and protect. Also before leaving: update devices with the most recent operating systems and software. Companies continuously update software with security patches, so the more up-to-date devices are, the less chance they have of getting hacked.

  • Beware of Bluetooth. Bluetooth is a fast and easy way to connect devices, but it can also provide a direct link for smart cybercriminals to access personal information. If possible, disable Bluetooth in busy crowded spaces.

  • No paper passwords. It’s tempting to keep passwords written down, but this makes them easy to steal. Instead, look for well-known password management software. These applications encrypt data, allowing for safe storage of passwords as well as critical-but-sensitive information like passport numbers and financial accounts.

  • Be mindful of surroundings. Crowded travel areas are often a target for traditional criminals as well as digital criminals. Don’t peruse private personal data like bank accounts, or type in passwords that others can see.


If devices are updated and data is backed up, people are much less likely to lose personal, private information while traveling. When it comes to businesses protecting their information, Matrix Integration collaborates with clients to identify their most important assets, come up with a plan to protect and detect those assets, and provide tools to discover and respond to attacks before they can cause damage. Types of solutions include robust identity management systems so passwords are harder to steal, data encryption software, and staff training.

More insight into cybersecurity and more information on Matrix Integration can be found at http://www.matrixintegration.com.

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About Matrix Integration

Matrix Integration is a trusted information technology solutions provider that has been in business for 40 years. Winner of the 2019 Indiana Economic Development Center Small Business Impact Award, and the 2018 Indiana Women’s Business Enterprise of the Year, Matrix Integration continues to be recognized on numerous industry lists including Diversity Business Top Business, CRN Solution Provider 500, CRN Managed Service Provider Elite 150, CRN Women of the Channel, and CRN Tech Elite 250. Strategic partners include Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Aruba, Microsoft, Cisco Systems, Meraki, VMware, and Veeam. With multiple locations in Indiana and Kentucky, Matrix Integration works closely with businesses and institutions to provide professional services, networking, data center, collaboration, computing, and security.

Media Contact

Beth Strautz

info@vaguspr.com

*More than 55 million people are expected to travel in 2019 for Thanksgiving according to AAA, and a record 112.5 million people traveled during the 2018 end-of-year holiday season.

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Technology: Electronics

PMF Industries Launches State-Certified Apprenticeship Program

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Consortium Meeting for Apprenticeship Program

PMF Industries Launches State-Certified Apprenticeship Program

“We are creating viable career opportunities for young workers who have determined college is not in their plans, and we’re attracting the new, skilled workers we wanted. It’s a win-win!”


WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (PRWEB)

There’s a crisis facing the manufacturing industry: the lack of skilled workers. To help combat this challenge locally, PMF Industries, a leading metal’s fabricator specializing in flowforming, combined with other manufacturing processes, based in Williamsport, has established a groundbreaking apprenticeship program.

Working closely with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor, Keystone Development Partnership, and Central PA Workforce Development Council, PMF developed a strong, innovative, state-approved Computer Numerical Control (CNC) program that is discovering—and then delivering—exactly what skilled workers are looking for in today’s career opportunities.

“With an aging workforce, we knew if we didn’t think outside the box and use innovative ideas to attract new skilled workers, we’d be in serious trouble,” said PMF President & General Manager John Perrotto. “We were firm on the idea of establishing an apprenticeship program. But the bigger question was, how would it work? Then we had a breakthrough.”

PMF realized the key was to truly understand the interests and behaviors of their target audience—younger workers. Focused on this, they started to formulate a strategy around the things they knew would resonate with younger workers who might have a stigma against a career in manufacturing: technology, growth opportunity, no student loan debt, and more.

Armed with this insight, PMF developed an apprenticeship consortium with five local high schools that offer Career & Technology Center (CTC) Programs: Williamsport High School, Jersey Shore High School, Keystone Central, Sun Area Tech in New Berlin, and CPI in Bellefonte. Other Williamsport area manufacturers have since joined the effort.

The Program

Currently, eight apprentices are actively participating in the CNC apprenticeship program. These young people are earning while learning, and the educational aspect doesn’t cost them a dime.

The breakdown of the 3-year program for the participants:

  • 2000 hours of paid, on-the-job training per year

  • 144 hours (1 evening per week) of classroom instruction per year

  • No educational costs for the student

Upon completion of the state-certified program, the apprentices earn the following:

  • Three years of bonified work experience

  • Earning a good wage with great benefits

  • No student debt

  • A state-certified Journeyman designation

“This program offers quite a positive leap into adulthood,” said PMF Executive Vice President & Director of Engineering Ken Healy. “We are creating viable career opportunities for young workers who have determined college is not in their plans, and we’re attracting the new workers we wanted. It’s a real win-win.”

For more information contact Sam Shea at SamS@pmfind.com. Or visit the PMF website: https://www.pmfind.com/about/pmf-launches-a-state-certified-apprenticeship-program.

About PMF Industries, Inc.

As the world’s premier flowforming manufacturer, PMF can produce component shapes beyond the means of conventional metal forming at a more economical price. Better yet, with our extensive range of processes we can make more than just traditional cones and cylinders; we form one-piece component shapes which nobody else can. And with all those processes under one roof, we can take our customers from design through to the finished product. One set of hands – One-piece construction – Endless possibilities.

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Society: Disabled Issues / Disabilities

Melwood Testifies Before U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Calling for Abolishment of Subminimum Wage Laws

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“As we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the ADA, we cannot talk about advancements in the inclusion of people of differing abilities, if people of differing abilities are economically disenfranchised and segregated from society through the continued use of 14(c),” DeSantis said in her testimony.


WASHINGTON (PRWEB)

Melwood President and CEO Cari DeSantis testified last Friday before the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights about the discriminatory practice outlined in section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act which allows employers to pay subminimum wages, often around $2.00/hr, to people of differing abilities.

“As we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the ADA, we cannot talk about advancements in the inclusion of people of differing abilities, if people of differing abilities are economically disenfranchised and segregated from society through the continued use of 14(c),” DeSantis said at the briefing. “Service providers across the United States, like Melwood, have an obligation to help correct this injustice by relinquishing their 14(c) status and calling for an end to this discriminatory practice nationwide.”

Today more than 420,000 Americans of differing abilities make less than the minimum wage and are forced to participate in biannual Time Trials, the result of which determines their pay rate. These Time Trials are often criticized because they do not focus on a person as an individual with dignity, but instead only serve to remind employees about their disability and promote unethical wage discrimination. Even those who consistently pass the Time Trials often experience anxiety and shame from being treated differently and watching coworkers fail and suffer decreases in pay.

Melwood, a nonprofit that employs nearly 1,000 people of differing abilities, eliminated all subminimum wages in 2013 and relinquished its 14(c) status in 2016. Melwood, who started the process of transitioning away from 14(c) nearly six years before most other organizations, then went one step further and helped convince the Maryland General Assembly to ban the practice statewide. Today, all of Melwood’s employees of differing abilities earn the same rates as their colleagues of typical abilities for the same work – a rate that is determined by the prevailing wage, time in position, and other policies that apply equally to every Melwood employee.

Friday’s hearing, entitled “Subminimum Wages: Impacts on the Civil Rights of People with Disabilities” was an opportunity for Melwood to join with other disability rights advocates and thought leaders to discuss both the financial and personal impacts of 14(c). At the hearing, DeSantis called for the U.S. Department of Labor to join with states like Alaska, Maryland, Vermont and New Hampshire to abolish the 14(c) certification nationwide.

According to DeSantis, “This bigotry of low expectations foreshadows, and often directly causes, a life of poverty, segregation, and dependency on public support for people of differing abilities. It’s time we realize just how much people of differing abilities are capable of and treat them with the respect and dignity they deserve. It it time for the nation to be on the right side of history.”

To view the live recording of Friday’s briefing, visit the Commission’s YouTube page, at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngfVu1GpC7o&feature=youtu.be.

About Melwood

Melwood is one of the largest employers of people of differing abilities in the country and offers workforce solutions to private businesses and government agencies. Melwood currently employs more than 1,600 workers nearly 1,000 of whom are people of differing abilities – while offering job placement, job training, life skills for independence, and support services to thousands of people each year in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. For more information, visit http://www.melwood.org.

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health and fitness

Handtevy Launches Pediatric Resuscitation Software in Epic’s App Orchard Marketplace

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (PRWEB)

Pediatric Emergency Standards, Inc. is pleased to announce that its award-winning pediatric resuscitation management software, Handtevy Hospital, is now available on Epic’s App Orchard Marketplace. Epic clients can take advantage of Handtevy Hospital, powered by SMART® and FHIR® technologies, to standardize resuscitation care, reduce medication dosing and administration errors, and improve clinician confidence when treating the critically ill or injured child.

“The initial moments of a resuscitation are when errors often occur, placing children at risk for uncoordinated and unsafe care,” said Peter Antevy M.D., CMO of Pediatric Emergency Standards Inc. “Rapid access to precise treatment information and real-time verification of high acuity medications is crucial when seconds matter and lives are at stake.”

The HIPAA compliant software runs natively within the EHR, displaying alongside Epic’s Code Narrator, automatically extracting patient specific data such as age, weight, and allergies. Handtevy delivers precise medication dosing and administration instructions that mirror the hospital’s formulary and standardizes patient care for the healthcare system. Interventions are rapidly recorded in real-time from a workstation computer or a mobile device using the streamlined platform.

Handtevy Hospital promotes patient safety along the continuum of care. It is the first-of-its-kind application to provide a time-stamped, comprehensive treatment summary, accessible in read-only format to all downstream clinical teams while the case is still in progress. This is reflective of the company’s core mission when it was founded a decade ago.

“Pediatric resuscitations are stressful for even the most skilled healthcare providers,” said Allison Antevy, CEO of Pediatric Emergency Standards Inc. “We are excited to support hospital teams by making their extremely difficult job easier and safer during a pediatric resuscitation.”

This partnership is a significant progression for the Handtevy platform as it creates a seamless linkage with one of the largest EHR vendors, used in thousands of hospitals across the country. Handtevy’s Integration with Epic follows the recent announcement of integration with Cerner Millennium®.

About Handtevy – Pediatric Emergency Standards, Inc.

Handtevy is a revolutionary pediatric resuscitation system that provides a customized integrated software solution to healthcare providers who treat acutely ill children or adults. The nationally acclaimed system is used in all 50 states by EMS and hospital systems and allows professionals to quickly and safely treat acutely ill children and adults with ease and confidence. The company’s mission is to advance the quality of emergency medical care for all sick and injured patients by providing customized resuscitation strategies irrespective of treatment location.

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Industry: Healthcare

MD Revolution, Inc. announces strategic acquisition of Falcon Care, LLC to expand Care Management services and appoints Kyle Williams CEO

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The Falcon Care team brings an impressive level of expertise in onsite practice implementation, and a proven track record of growing AWV initiatives, complementing MD Revolution’s existing technology and enabling us to serve a wider range of customers and markets.


SAN DIEGO (PRWEB)

MD Revolution, Inc., a provider of Medicare Care Management services and patient engagement technologies, announced today that it has acquired Falcon Care, LLC, a provider of Care Management and Annual Wellness Visit (AWV) services. All clients, patients, and employees of Falcon Care will join MD Revolution and immediately have access to the RevUp Care Management Platform and RevUp patient engagement technologies powered by our integrated platform, patient applications, and connected devices.    

Kyle Williams has been promoted to the role of CEO of MD Revolution, having formerly served as its COO since 2017. Parker Hinshaw, the company’s former CEO, is now Executive Chairman of the Board.

“The Falcon Care team brings an impressive level of expertise in onsite practice implementation, and a proven track record of growing AWV initiatives. Paul Huffman and his team will be a fantastic complement to MD Revolution’s existing technology and enable us to serve a wider range of customers and markets,” said Kyle Williams, MD Revolution’s newly appointed CEO.

“Demonstrating MD Revolution’s proven technology and integration workflows, we are rapidly onboarding all of Falcon Care’s patients onto RevUp, the MD Revolution Care Management platform and patient engagement apps. This process, which once might have taken months, will now be completed within days thanks to our advanced workflow and integration processes,” added Williams.    

Paul Huffman, Falcon Care’s President, will now join the MD Revolution leadership team as General Manager of Medicare Programs. “Our vision has always been to empower physicians with efficient tools to use connected care services to improve patient outcomes. Our team brings clinical expertise, customer service focus, and a commitment to deliver great care to the MD Revolution family.”

Huffman continues, “We are excited to be able to leverage MD Revolution’s RevUp Care Management platform to add value, as we continue to grow and scale Care Management programs for our clients. MD Revolution’s integrated services are second to none and align perfectly with our mission.”

More information about MD Revolution can be found on its website at mdrevolution.com.

About MD Revolution, Inc.

MD Revolution is an innovative Care Management company that uniquely combines technology, services, and analytics to produce scalable, high-touch care models that enrich the patient-provider experience and, more specifically, mitigate the challenges associated with meeting the requirements for Medicare’s Chronic Care Management (CCM) initiative, Behavioral Health Integration (BHI), population health programs, Annual Wellness Visits (AWV), as well as supporting Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) and other digital health services. Solutions are available as full service turn-key solutions, software-as-a-service, and through reseller partners.

About Falcon Care, LLC.

Falcon Care enables medical practices and health systems to offer Medicare’s connected care solutions like Chronic Care Management (CCM) and care coordination services to patients with multiple chronic conditions.

CONTACT:

Jacquelyn Will

Project Manager

602-717-1497

jacquelyn.will@mdrevolution.com

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Health: Mental Health

Brooklyn Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care to Host a Jolly Jamboree Featuring Santa on December 14th, 2019

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Brooklyn Pointe Assisted Living & Memory Care

This is a great opportunity for children, families, and our residents to come together, learn from each other, and celebrate all the festivities we’ll have at the Jamboree.


BROOKLYN, Ohio (PRWEB)

To celebrate the holidays, Brooklyn Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care, a newly constructed community, is hosting a family-friendly event: Jolly Jamboree at 4800 Idlewood Drive in Brooklyn, OH on December 14th, 2019 from 2:00 to 3:30pm. Managed by Meridian Senior Living, Brooklyn Pointe is the city of Brooklyn’s first assisted living residence and offers a total of 80 apartments including a variety of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartment styles.

“We want the holidays to inspire and encourage interaction and appreciation across multiple generations,” expresses Pamela Haney, Executive Director of Brooklyn Pointe. “This is a great opportunity for children, families, and our residents to come together, learn from each other, and celebrate all the festivities we’ll have at the Jamboree.”

“Not only do we hope the holiday activities are magical and fun, but also support life engagement and family connections, two of the five directional paths in our exclusive memory care program,” states Sue Johnston, VP Program Development of Meridian Senior Living.”

A fun time will be had by all ages and generations with holiday themed activities including decorating gingerbread man treats, singing Christmas carols, enjoying light refreshments, and, the highlight of the event, visiting with Santa. Attendees of this event will have the opportunity to mingle with residents and their families while taking in the festivities and spectacles of the new state-of-the–art building amongst a backdrop of holiday theming. Families are free to bring their cameras or smartphones to snap photos of their children’s special moments with Santa as an onsite photographer will not be present.

This sensational, free event is open to the public. For more information about the Jolly Jamboree or Brooklyn Pointe, call (216) 772–0217 or visit http://www.brooklyn-pointe.com.

About Meridian Senior Living:

Meridian Senior Living, a privately held company based in Bethesda, Maryland, owns and operates seniors housing communities across the country and provides operational consulting to 24 communities in China. With more than 70 communities in 21 states and more in development, Meridian is one of the largest seniors housing operators in the U.S. The company prides itself on providing the highest quality care, exceptional lifestyle programming and a distinctive dining experience for its residents. For more information on Meridian Senior Living, visit meridiansenior.com.

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Business: Insurance

Stuckey & Company Agents Now Have Access to Ultra-competitive E&O Policy Rates & Immediate Quotes through USLI

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LAKE ST. LOUIS, Mo. (PRWEB)

“We try to keep a pulse on our customers and make sure they have the platform to give us feedback about our products and services,” said Dwight Stuckey, president & CEO of Stuckey & Company. Stuckey is one of the fastest growing specialty Managing General Agents and focuses on hard-to-get specialty insurance programs. “During our last round of agent surveys, we received confirmation from our clients that they need access to even more-competitive rates on professional liability policies and access to immediate quotes. We listened and we responded by formalizing a partnership with USLI, a leader in providing great rates and equally great service.”

Two Ways to Get Instant Quotes with Stuckey & USLI

Stuckey said his company’s agents now have two ways to get instant quotes—via telephone and online. Stuckey Agents can call 888-216-5839 and get immediate quotes on USLI professional liability policies. In order to quote online, agents can visit http://www.stuckey.com/mpl-overview and click the “Get an online quote” link.

“Our agents are busier than ever because their customers have higher service expectations than ever. We know immediate quotes translate to immediate business. We also know our agents have different preferences in how to get quotes,” said Megan Peine, Professional Liability Underwriter at Stuckey. “Some prefer to call, while others would rather use a web application. That’s why we invested in both. It’s just another demonstration of the extra-mile Stuckey & Company is willing to go to make its agents more successful.”

USLI is a Berkshire Hathaway Company that is A++ rated. They are committed to delivering well-designed products with unparalleled speed, service, and support. In addition to their innovative products, they provide a broad range of marketing assistance and access to their instant phone and web quoting platforms for appointed Stuckey & Company agents.

“Stuckey & Company has been working closely with USLI to make these products available to our agents. We now offer their Management Liability (D&O/EPLI), Professional Liability (E&O) and Cyber Liability products for over 200 classes of business.” said Stuckey.

Professional Lines Product Highlights

  • Allied Health Care Professional and General Liability

  • Cyber Liability and Data Security

  • Insurance Agents and Brokers Professional Liability

  • Technology Professional Liability/Business Owners Package

  • Miscellaneous Professional Liability / Business Owners Package

  • Property Managers Professional Liability

  • Real Estate Agents Professional

  • Employment Practices Liability

  • EPLI for Medical Professionals

  • D&O/EPLI/Fiduciary For Non Profit Entities

  • D&O/EPLI/Fiduciary Liability For Private Companies

  • D&O/EPLI/Crime for Condo/Homeowner Associations

USLI’s instant phone and web quoting is unique and extremely beneficial to the agent. The agents will be given a phone number that they can call Monday-Friday, 7am-8pm and Saturdays, 9am-1pm ET to speak with a Stuckey & Company-assigned USLI underwriter. The quotes will be ready by the time the agent gets off the phone. We can also set our agents up to quote these professional products online. The online quotes are either instant or referred to an underwriter and received within 3 hours.

About Stuckey & Company

Stuckey & Company is a specialty insurance provider based in Lake Saint Louis, Missouri. For 28 years, Stuckey has offered commercial, professional, and personal lines of insurance. With over 9,700 insurance agencies, 16,000 independent agents, and backed by A+XV Rated Insurance Carriers, Stuckey & Company has remained dedicated to our capable and growing agency network.

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Business: Executives

StevenDouglas’ Continued Success in the Mid-Atlantic Prompts Expansion in the Area

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Steven Douglas National Executive Search and Interim Resources Firm


FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (PRWEB)

StevenDouglas, a national executive search and interim resources firm, has opened another office in Bethesda, MD bringing their total number of U.S. locations to eighteen. The firm is excited to announce that Elana Burr will be opening the Bethesda office focused on expanding our capabilities in providing IT Staffing and Search services locally, and Shawn Redwine will be launching the Finance and Accounting Search practice out of our existing Reston, Virginia location.

The Washington, DC and Baltimore Metro business communities are expanding rapidly and boast some of the highest job creation and lowest unemployment rates in the country. All of this growth has one thing in common, and that’s the need for Information Technology, Cyber Security, Finance and Accounting talent to help make companies more competitive. The StevenDouglas DC office is already successfully servicing clients within both the commercial and federal government sectors, and these relationships have created the need to expand their presence to surrounding Montgomery County with the office location in Bethesda, MD.

Leading the Bethesda office is Elana Burr as Director of Client Services. She began her career in the recruiting industry in 2000, and has primarily focused on IT contract staffing and direct hire placements across various industries. Ms. Burr’s strong, local market knowledge and extensive network in Bethesda ensure clients are getting the best support and resources to manage their business’ technology needs.

Leading the Finance and Accounting Search practice is Shawn Redwine, who’s been in the recruiting industry for over seven years after working for a Global Consulting firm in DC. Shawn has built a strong reputation for client service and is an expert in sourcing and matching the right talent for some of the regions most respected and fasting growing companies.

This expansion is in direct response to demand for our services in these markets and further evidence that our acquisition of Tallience last year was a great strategic move.” said Matt Shore, President of StevenDouglas. “We are truly fortunate to add Elana and Shawn to our staff. These are two incredibly talented and respected players in the region, and we are lucky to have them on our team.”

The firm completed the acquisition of Tallience, a full service Technology Search, Staffing and Consulting firm in April of 2018 and one of the Founding Partners, Tim Baron, joined the firm as Managing Director of the Washington DC Metro office and brought a very talented and experienced team with him. Tallience was founded in 2010 by Mr. Baron and his partners and was known for delivering top technology talent across various industries in the commercial sector as well as cleared talent across the federal government sector.

The new Bethesda office announcement brings the total to three new office locations for StevenDouglas in 2019, a landmark year that celebrates the firm’s 35th anniversary in business, and staggering revenue growth of over 1000% since 2005.

Bethesda, MD Office Address: 3 Bethesda Metro Center, Suite 700, Bethesda, MD 20814

About StevenDouglas: StevenDouglas, one of the nation’s leading Search and Interim Resource firms, is a recognized leader in identifying and providing access to top talent and executives for companies since 1984.

The firm has been connecting premier candidates to their client base that spans an array of high-demand disciplines, and a broad range of industries. StevenDouglas is nationally known for search expertise in Finance & Accounting, Human Resource, Information Technology, Financial Services, Operations, Sales & Marketing, Legal, Risk & Compliance, Supply Chain & Logistics; As well as providing interim resources and staffing for Information Technology, Finance & Accounting, and Human Resources.

StevenDouglas supports companies at any phase, including start-ups, emerging middle-market, and Fortune 500 companies. The firm also has established relationships and a successful track-record with private equity and venture capital firms, as well as family offices. It’s one of the fastest growing recruiting firms in the U.S. with locations across the country, including a presence in Latin America & Canada.

MEDIA INQUIRIES:

Minda Moticker

minda@stevendouglas.com

954-385-8595

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Health

MDstaffers Appoints Ryan Larkin as Chief Operating Officer

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“I will focus on creating seamless integration of the various teams at MDstaffers and driving the firm to be even more adaptable and responsive to our client and candidate needs. Continuous growth and improvement is essential to further our mission…” -Ryan Larkin


SACRAMENTO, Calif. (PRWEB)

MDstaffers, Sacramento-based physician staffing firm, announced the appointment of Ryan Larkin as the company’s Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective November 20, 2019. As COO, Larkin will take on responsibility for coordinating and integrating all functions and departments of MDstaffers and will oversee and manage MDstaffers’ plans for continued growth. Prior to his appointment as COO, Larkin served as MDstaffers’ Vice President of Client Services and Chief Information Officer.

Larkin has been a key player in the incredible hypergrowth at MDstaffers—overseeing the development of key infrastructure and technology and the vast expansion and improvements in MDstaffers’ client services department. With more than 5,600 percent growth, MDstaffers was named the 49th fastest growing company in the nation by Inc. magazine in 2019 and selected one of Sacramento’s Best Places to Work by its staff—as reported by the Sacramento Business Journal in 2019.

Tyler Covey will continue as CEO and will remain involved in supporting the firm’s strategic growth, innovation, and culture initiatives. Covey commented, “Ryan’s promotion to COO is a recognition of his leadership and communication skills enabling him to rally our internal and external stakeholders toward common goals and solutions. Ryan has become recognized in our industry as a very knowledgeable and effective leader and technical expert. I am confident that Ryan will continue to be on the forefront of listening to and understanding our stakeholders’ current and future needs and then harmonizing MDstaffers divisions to provide cutting-edge solutions.”

Larkin commented, “As I take on this new role, I will focus on creating seamless integration of the various teams at MDstaffers and driving the firm to be even more adaptable and responsive to our client and candidate needs. Continuous growth and improvement is essential to further our mission toward improving healthcare and remaining the vanguard physician staffing firm in the nation.”

MDstaffers is the fastest-growing healthcare staffing company in the United States. MDstaffers provides physicians, advanced practitioners, and executives of all specialties to healthcare organizations nationally on both temporary and permanent bases. Through its sister company, MDexperts, they also provide medical expert witness services to healthcare entities, law firms, and government entities. The organizations are headquartered in Rancho Cordova, a suburb of Sacramento, California; and serve the East Coast through their office in the D.C. Metro Area.

Any questions regarding this release can be emailed to info@MDstaffers.com or please call 866-90-STAFF and ask for the public information officer.

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