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Cottonwood Tucson Announces Appointment of Chief Medical Officer


Cottonwood Tucson, a leading provider of inpatient holistic health treatment for mental health and substance use disorders, is pleased to announce the appointment of Aaron Wilson, M.D., as its new chief medical officer. Dr. Wilson assumed his new position effective October 1.

“Dr. Wilson is a talented physician leader who possesses the distinct ability to create and execute programs that optimize the patient experience while ensuring peak patient care,” says Brandon Lasker, CEO of Cottonwood Tucson. “Addiction is a multifaceted disease requiring a diverse skill set to successfully manage, of which Dr. Wilson is highly qualified.”

Dr. Wilson brings extensive clinical and leadership experience to the Cottonwood Tucson team, having held key leadership positions such as the chief medical officer at Sierra Tucson in Tucson, AZ. Additionally, Dr. Wilson previously served as medical director of Archways Recovery Centers in Mesa, AZ, and as the chief medical officer at Valley Hospital in Phoenix, AZ. Dr. Wilson also continues to serve in the position of chief medical officer of Sonora Behavioral Health Hospital, a 140 bed inpatient facility, in Tucson, AZ.

Dr. Wilson received his Medical Doctorate (MD) degree from Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA, where he served as chief resident in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Dr. Wilson is a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and is actively involved in numerous professional societies. Dr. Wilson also teaches at multiple academic centers.

“It is an honor and privilege for me to join the Cottonwood Tucson team. My top priority is to ensure our residents are receiving individualized, evidence-based medicine and treatment,” Dr. Wilson says of his new position.

About Cottonwood Tucson – Located on a scenic 35-acre campus in the Sonoran Desert, Cottonwood Tucson is a holistic behavioral health treatment and addiction rehabilitation center dedicated to providing innovative and evidence-based treatment in an environment of safety and respect for patients, family members and staff. In operation for more than thirty years, Cottonwood offers many different therapeutic modalities, full-time psychiatric and medical care, and comfortable amenities

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Signature Science Selects STACS Casework Software for Commercial DNA Laboratories


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“Following an extensive search of available LIMS, STACS Casework is the only software we saw that fundamentally understood the DNA testing process and supported multiple DNA labs,” says Leslie Parke, Forensic DNA Laboratory Director, Signature Science

STACS DNA, the sample-tracking software company, today announced that Signature Science, LLC, has selected STACS Casework DNA sample tracking and laboratory management software for its ANAB accredited laboratory in Austin, TX and the firm’s Center for Advanced Genomics in Charlottesville, VA.

“Following an extensive search of available LIMS, STACS Casework is the only software we saw that fundamentally understood the DNA testing process and supported multiple DNA labs,” says Leslie Parke, Forensic DNA Laboratory Director, Signature Science. “Other vendors said they could customize their product to our processes, but STACS had a leg up in understanding and addressing DNA testing.”

STACS Casework will replace an internally-developed LIMS, streamlining routine tasks in the labs and enabling analysts to dedicate more of their time to casework. Leslie Parke says that the STACS Casework discovery module will also streamline the discovery process, specifically with respect to pulling the correct versions of SOPs for a specific case. Other expected improvements include more complete and consistent records, reduced time to perform reviews, and production-related statistics reporting for management.

“We are delighted to work with Signature Science, such a well-respected laboratory,” says Jocelyn Tremblay, President and COO, STACS DNA. “Their choice of STACS Casework to support their commercial practice validates that we have the best DNA sample processing software and services available.”

ABOUT SIGNATURE SCIENCE, LLC

A subsidiary of the Southwest Research Institute, Signature Science, LLC, is a scientific and technical consulting firm providing multi-disciplinary applied research, technology design and development, and scientific, technical and operational services to government and industry. The forensic DNA laboratory in Austin has been accredited since 2013 and provides outsource testing services for clients nationwide.

ABOUT STACS DNA

STACS DNA offers sample tracking software for forensics and healthcare. Track-Kit™ tracks every sample statewide to prevent delayed or lost kits and keep thousands of stakeholders informed. STACS® software is the most comprehensive DNA sample tracking and lab management software, maximizing processing throughput and minimizing risk. Our customers are federal, state, regional and local agencies, including many of the largest forensics DNA labs in North America.

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Wormington and Bollinger files Lawsuit alleging SJS and TEN are caused by a drug distributed by Prometheus Laboratories, Inc


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The attorneys at Wormington & Bollinger have filed a product liability lawsuit against Prometheus Laboratories, Inc., the manufacturer of anti-gout medication Zyloprim (allopurinol) (Turner, et al v. Prometheus Laboratories, Inc; Cause No. 19STCV26461 in The Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles). This prescription medication is made and marketed by the San Diego-based pharmaceutical company, Prometheus. Plaintiff alleges in the lawsuit that Prometheus failed to fully warn consumers and physicians of the harmful side effects of Zyloprim, including Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN).

Plaintiff’s Complaint alleges that SJS and TEN are extremely serious conditions that are often times fatal or result in catastrophic permanent injuries. Both can be caused by a reaction to a specific medication, such as drugs used to treat gout. Allopurinol is a known cause of SJS and TEN, yet Prometheus failed to warn consumers of important information concerning this potential side effect.

The firm represents clients on cases across the nation involving SJS and TEN. The firm is currently accepting cases of SJS and TEN caused by Zyloprim, Allopurinol, Lamictal, Lamotrigine, Toradol, Ketorolac, Bactrim, Advil, Motrin, Tylenol, Ibuprofen, Aspirin, Ciprofloxacin, Amoxicillin, Zithromax, and many other drugs known to cause SJS and TEN. If you or a loved one have been injured or have been diagnosed with SJS or TEN after taking a specific medication, call 888-967-6529 today to speak with one of our experienced attorneys.

Wormington & Bollinger is a nationwide law firm specializing in complex pharmaceutical litigation. The firm has successfully resolved cases against some of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world. Members of the firm have been selected as Thompson Reuters Super Lawyers and admitted to the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. For more information visit http://www.wormingtonlegal.com.

Contact Information:

Jeremy Friesen

Wormington & Bollinger

212 E. Virginia Street

McKinney, Texas 75069

972-569-3930

http://www.wormingtonlegal.com

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Diagenode to Offer Single-Cell ATAC-Seq Services Featuring Bio-Rad’s Droplet Digital PCR Technology


“Bio-Rad is pleased to partner with Diagenode, a key player in the epigenetics market.”

Diagenode, Inc., a leading global provider of solutions for epigenetics research and sample preparation, and Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: BIO and BIOb), a global leader in life science research and clinical diagnostic products, today announced a partnership in which Diagenode will offer Single-Cell ATAC-Seq (scATAC-Seq) Services, featuring Bio-Rad’s Droplet Digital PCR technology, to help advance epigenomics research.

Diagenode’s scATAC-Seq Services leverage the combined capabilities of Bio-Rad’s Droplet Digital PCR (ddPCR) technology and Diagenode’s epigenetics expertise to help researchers gain a greater understanding of the epigenome, the multitude of chemical compounds and proteins that give instructions to the genome. The scATAC-Seq Services utilize Bio Rad’s ddSEQ Single-Cell Isolator to encapsulate thousands of cell nuclei or whole cells into nanoliter-sized droplets and offer robust precision and quantification of data.

scATAC-Seq solutions enable the genome-wide study of accessible chromatin that represents regulatory regions at the single-cell level. In contrast to standard bulk ATAC-Seq, scATAC-Seq provides a way for thousands of cells to be assessed in parallel to better parse heterogeneous populations.

“We are excited to offer scientists the combination of Diagenode’s epigenetic service excellence and Bio-Rad’s industry-leading scATAC-Seq technology,” said Joe Bertelsen, Business Unit Manager at Diagenode. “This collaboration demonstrates our continued commitment to enabling advances in epigenomics research.”

“Bio-Rad is pleased to partner with Diagenode, a key player in the epigenetics market,” said Kris Simonyi, Global Marketing Manager at Bio-Rad’s Digital Biology Group. “By working together to combine our expertise, we look forward to accelerating epigenetics and gene regulation research at the single-cell level.”

To learn more about Diagenode’s Single-Cell ATAC-Seq Services, please visit: https://www.diagenode.com/p/single-cell-atac-seq-service

BIO-RAD, DDPCR, and DROPLET DIGITAL PCR are trademarks of Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. in certain jurisdictions.

About Bio-Rad

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: BIO and BIOb) is a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of innovative products for the life science research and clinical diagnostic markets. With a focus on quality and customer service for over 65 years, our products advance the discovery process and improve healthcare. Our customers are university and research institutions, hospitals, public health and commercial laboratories, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, as well as applied laboratories that include food safety and environmental quality. Founded in 1952, Bio-Rad is based in Hercules, California, and has a global network of operations with more than 8,000 employees worldwide. Bio-Rad had revenues exceeding $2.2 billion in 2018. For more information, please visit http://www.bio-rad.com.

About Diagenode, Inc.

Diagenode is a leading provider of complete solutions for epigenetic research and epigenomics services. The company has developed a comprehensive approach to gain new insights into epigenetic studies, offering innovative shearing and automation instruments, reagent kits, and high-quality antibodies to streamline DNA methylation, noncoding RNA-seq, ChIP, and ChIP-seq workflows. The company’s latest innovations include a unique full automation system, a Reduced Representation Bisulfite Sequencing (RRBS) Kit providing eight times more coverage than standard technologies, ChIPmentation and ChIP-seq kits for only 10,000 cells, and the industry’s most validated antibodies. For more information about Diagenode, please visit the company’s website at http://www.diagenode.com.

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BMJ Interactive e-Learning Modules Now Available Within OnSomble’s Adaptive Learning Platform


BMJ Interactive e-Learning Modules Now Available Within OnSomble’s Adaptive Learning Platform

BMJ Interactive e-Learning Modules Now Available Within OnSomble’s Adaptive Learning Platform

We are excited to add BMJ’s world-leading educational content to our adaptive learning portfolio, thus providing a new key pathway of development opportunities to our clients – Enderson Miranda, OnSomble’s CEO

Global healthcare knowledge provider and Nashville-based healthcare technology company have announced an agreement to add a selection of BMJ’s interactive e-learning modules to OnSomble’s adaptive learning platform.

OnSomble provides hospitals and healthcare organizations with customizable adaptive learning and competency management platforms, touching the lives of over 1.7 million patients each month. BMJ (formerly the British Medical Journal) is a provider of a wide range of healthcare resources, including medical journals, clinical support tools, and digital medical education to over 8,000 organizations worldwide.

Glen Campbell, Managing Director of BMJ Americas, said, “We are delighted to collaborate with OnSomble, and to disseminate our world-leading, interactive learning modules to new audiences who will utilize our evidence-based content to continuously improve patient outcomes.”

BMJ e-learning courses that will be included in OnSomble’s adaptive learning platform address critical skills for clinicians and healthcare leaders, including motivational interviewing, communication, leadership, data analysis, emotional intelligence, and practicing evidence-based medicine.

“BMJ has been advancing the knowledge of healthcare leaders and clinicians for more than 170 years,” noted Enderson Miranda, CEO of OnSomble. “We are excited to add BMJ’s world-leading educational content to our adaptive learning portfolio, thus providing a new key pathway of development opportunities to our clients.”

About BMJ

BMJ is a global healthcare knowledge provider with a vision for a healthier world. We share knowledge and expertise to improve healthcare outcomes. Explore our products and resources at http://www.bmj.com/company

About OnSomble

OnSomble provides hospitals and healthcare organizations with customizable adaptive learning platforms for professional development, continued education, individualized learning, and competency management. OnSomble’s solutions empower organizations to efficiently allocate evidence-based content and education resources, utilize key metrics and data analytics to pinpoint opportunities for development, identify internal leaders to empower their growth from within, and create individual self-development dashboards that support employee engagement. For more information about OnSomble, visit http://www.onsomble.com.

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Canopy Partners Hosts Sixth Annual Imaging Summit For Radiology Executives


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The Canopy Partners Imaging Summit is a strategic conference for executives who want insights, practical ideas and applications to move their organizations forward.

Canopy Partners, a North Carolina based healthcare technology company, hosted its sixth annual Imaging Summit on October 17th and 18th, 2019 at The Umstead Hotel and Spa in Raleigh, North Carolina. The theme for the 2019 Canopy Summit was Tipping Point. Radiology and Imaging executives from across the country were invited to this one-of-a-kind industry event focused on maintaining a competitive edge in radiology.

This event, designed specifically for senior executives and physician practice leaders, was attended by 155 imaging executives representing 85 imaging businesses from 28 states and four countries. More than 25% of the Top 80 independent U.S. radiology practices (according to 2019 Radiology Business Journal rankings – http://www.radiologybusiness.com) were represented, including seven of the Top 10.

Worth Saunders, President of Canopy Partners, stated that “The Canopy Partners Imaging Summit is a strategic conference for executives who want insights, practical ideas and applications to move their organizations forward.” Mr. Saunders added that “The goal has been to raise the bar while maintaining an intimate, boutique environment filled with networking and learning opportunities.”

The 2019 Summit featured an all-star lineup of industry experts and thought leaders.

Keynote speakers included:


  • Phill Nosworthy, Founder and Managing Director of Switch L + D, Executive Advisor, Futurist, & Author
  • Erin Lane, Research Consultant, The Advisory Board Company
  • Ted Burnes, Director of RADPAC & Political Education, American College of Radiology
  • Reed Humphrey & Stephen Willis, Canopy Partners
  • Trey Crenshaw, Senior Marketing Consultant, Merritt Hawkins


The event also featured a series of Imaging Innovation Labs with twelve sessions devoted to hot industry topics. The conference received an overall Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 98 out of 100 from attendees. Here’s what a few participants had to say:

“Excellent event for executive management in radiology, high level discussion about competitive environment, M&A, marketing, quality, service, IT, etc.” – Marc Rothenberg, COO, Princeton Radiology

“Very intimate and relaxed friendly setting but trendsetting presentations.” – Dr. Mary Ludolph, Clinical Radiologists

Based on the strong demand and positive reviews from this event, Canopy Partners will host two Summit events in 2020. The first Canopy Partners Health System Radiology Summit, designed specifically for C-suite health system executives and senior radiology directors from across the country, will be held May 27-29. The 7th Annual Canopy Partners Imaging Summit will be held October 28-30. Both events will be hosted at The Umstead Hotel and Spa in Raleigh, North Carolina.

To learn more about these events or to add your name to the distribution list for the 2020 Summits, please visit the Canopy Partners website or contact Mallory Mast, at 336-235-2257.

About Canopy Partners

Canopy Partners is a privately held healthcare technology company that specializes in radiology IT and management consulting services. The company is focused on elevating the role of medical imaging in the healthcare value chain. Canopy creates flexible, customer-driven business solutions that improve its client’s productivity, profitability, and patient care.

To learn more, please visit http://www.canopy-partners.com

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CascadeMD Announces Next Generation of Medical AI-Driven Speech-to-Text Solution


David Hanowski, CEO of CascadeMD, said, “Cascade greatly simplifies clinical documentation and is the perfect tool for traditional transcription companies to streamline their operations and offer new services while dramatically reducing their own costs.”

CascadeMD, http://www.cascade.md, a South Florida healthcare software provider, announced today the general availability of CascadeMD, a cloud-based clinical documentation solution that uses several proprietary technologies including multi-lingual Speech to Text, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML) and Natural Language Processing (NLP) to automate the process of populating data fields in an Electronic Medical Record from a voice dictation. Cascade elegantly combines the benefits and convenience of traditional full text dictation with support for modern EMR systems.

CascadeMD seeks to dramatically reduce any provider’s data entry load, effectively freeing up more time for productive patient consultations, increasing their efficiency and improving profitability. In addition, established transcription groups are able to use CascadeMD to substantially reduce costs and increase income.

When asked about how CascadeMD was born, David Hanowski, CEO of CascadeMD, said, “Providers across the healthcare system have been doubling-up as data entry operators, or, at best, editors, for a good chunk of their time each day; they needed help. At the same time, Cascade greatly simplifies clinical documentation and is the perfect tool for traditional transcription companies to streamline their operations and offer new services while dramatically reducing their own costs.”

The product includes an intuitive mobile app for iOS or Android, or can be used with any existing dictation device. It is tailored to suit the needs of a wide range of healthcare providers from independent physicians, small practices, large physician groups to large hospitals, as well as transcription organizations and is compatible with a wide range of EHR/EMR applications.

About CascadeMD

CascadeMD is headquartered in Plantation, FL. Powered by sophisticated AI, as well as a powerful and configurable workflow engine, CascadeMD allows the automatic population of structured medical records by transcribing, understanding and processing conventional clinical dictation. CascadeMD’s mission is to enable doctors and healthcare providers to see more patients and be more profitable by greatly simplifying clinical documentation reducing the costs and inefficiencies of manual transcription.

For more information, please contact: Everard Singh, esingh@cascade.md

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Respected Oral Surgeon, Dr. Aaron Quitmeyer, Provides Emergency Facial Trauma Care to Harrisonburg, VA


Dr. Aaron Quitmeyer, Oral Surgeon Serving Harrisonburg, VA

Dr. Aaron Quitmeyer Offers Emergency Facial Trauma Care to Harrisonburg, VA

As an oral and facial surgeon, we are specially trained to focus on all aspects of recovery and repair of injuries. We restore proper form and function so they can have confidence and a long-lasting solution to their injury.

Respected oral surgeon, Dr. Aaron Quitmeyer, helps those who have recently suffered facial trauma by restoring form and function to their mouth and face. The Harrisonburg, VA based oral surgeon welcomes emergency facial trauma patients, with or without a referral, who may have recently suffered an accident that damaged their head, mouth or face. Shenandoah Oral and Facial Surgery offers cutting-edge technology and sedation options to support Dr. Quitmeyer’s years of experience in facial reconstruction.

“When patients have an unfortunate accident and suffer facial trauma, it can be a very stressful and debilitating injury. Typically, patients are feeling uncomfortable with their aesthetics and function,” says Dr. Quitmeyer. “As an oral and facial surgeon, we are specially trained to focus on all aspects of recovery and repair of injuries. We restore proper form and function so they can have confidence and a long-lasting solution to their injury.”

Oral surgeons are specially trained medical doctors who specifically work with the head, face and mouth, including performing complex surgeries and reconstruction. Dr. Quitmeyer is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon who sees patients suffering from debilitating damage that limits the function of their mouth and face, or whose appearance has been damaged by an accident. When this damage occurs, emergency care is often required. Common types of facial trauma include:

  • Facial or intraoral lacerations
  • Knocked-out teeth
  • Fractured jawbones
  • Fractured facial bones

When performing oral surgery, Dr. Quitmeyer utilizes the latest in dental technology to make treatments safer, less invasive and more predictable. With digital cone beam CT scanners and handheld intraoral scanners, Dr. Quitmeyer can gather detailed images of a patient’s head and facial structure, including seeing any broken bones or knocked out teeth. Additionally, treatments like plasma rich growth factors and L-PRF™ allow for improved healing after treatment has been performed. Often with facial trauma, pain or discomfort is a factor. So, Dr. Quitmeyer provides sedation options, including advanced general anesthesia, to help patients experience soothing and relaxed treatments.

Dr. Quitmeyer is a board-certified oral surgeon and a former member of the military, where he served in the United States Navy Dental Corps. He has performed many facial reconstruction procedures on members of the military and veterans. Shenandoah Oral and Facial Surgery offers full scope care, including facial reconstruction, dental implant placement and wisdom teeth extraction.

Those interested in learning more about Dr. Quitmeyer or who would like to schedule a consultation with a highly experienced oral surgeon in Harrisonburg, VA can contact the office at 540-433-1751 or by visiting http://www.shenandoahofs.com.

About the Oral Surgeon

Shenandoah Oral and Facial Surgery offers oral and maxillofacial surgical care to the greater Shenandoah Valley. A board-certified oral surgeon, Dr. Aaron Quitmeyer serves a full scope of oral surgical treatments. Always welcoming, he and his team emphasize patient education, encouraging each patient to feel empowered to choose the right care for them. Implementing the latest technology every step of the way, they offer custom oral surgical treatments including wisdom teeth extractions, jaw surgery, dental implants and full mouth reconstructions to restore health, function and aesthetics. Dr. Quitmeyer is proud to call the Shenandoah Valley his home after a rewarding 10-year career in the United States Navy Dental Corps. To learn more about Dr. Quitmeyer, his practice, or the services they offer, visit http://www.shenandoahofs.com or call their office in Harrisonburg, VA at 540-433-1751.

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Momentous, a Performance Nutrition Company, Closes $5 Million Series A Funding Round


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Momentous, a performance nutrition company, today announced that it has closed $5 million in Series A funding led by Los Angeles based firm FitLab, an investment fund focused on advancing human performance. Momentous joins a select group of performance brands in the FitLab portfolio, such as Laird Hamilton and Gabrielle Reece’s XPT and leading digital fitness platform Freeletics.

The financing also included a partnership agreement between Momentous and MVMNT Inc., a FitLab portfolio company, which powers a house of fitness brands built around iconic athletes and sport brands. Under the agreement, Momentous will develop custom, branded sports nutrition lines for the MVMNT brand partners.

The rest of the round was completed with contributions from private individuals including climber Alex Honnold, Academy Award-winning filmmaker/alpinist Jimmy Chin, and entrepreneur/media personality Rob Dyrdek. As part of FitLab’s partnership with Momentous, FitLab founders Brian Kirkbride and Mike Melby will join the company’s Board of Directors. To facilitate close collaboration with their new partner, Momentous’ leadership team intends to relocate the company from its current headquarters in Jackson Hole, Wyoming to Los Angeles, California.

“The health and fitness market is very segmented, but rather than serving a single diet or training philosophy, our vision is to promote progress in health and fitness for the industry as a whole,” said Momentous Founder and CEO Matt Wan. “Partnering with a global leader like FitLab will allow us to accelerate that vision by expanding our reach through some of the most forward-thinking fitness brands, without complicating our core brand ethos. I’m excited about the unique experience and track record that Brian, Mike, and the rest of the FitLab team have to offer, and am grateful to partner with investors who are authentically and deeply connected in health and fitness.”

Momentous launched their first products in 2018 with a line of best-in-class protein and recovery products now purchased by more than 100 professional and collegiate teams and performance facilities from the NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL and NCAA. The company is dedicated to collaborating with the world’s most respected performance experts to deliver intentional, innovative, and authentic products to both professional and recreational athletes. The company plans to aggressively expand their product line with this funding across recovery, essential and optimization nutritional categories.

“We have spent the last decade investing in and operating companies across fitness and sport, and over the last few years have performed an intensive review of the nutritional supplements landscape in search of the ideal company to invest in and partner with our broader portfolio of brands. Momentous’ relentless focus on performance, quality and transparency made it the clear choice,” said FitLab managing partner Brian Kirkbride. “Matt Wan is a dynamic CEO with an intense passion and work ethic towards the Momentous mission, and the Momentous product line and traction tangibly represent that. We are excited about this investment and commercial partnership, and the future of this segment, which we are confident Momentous will be critical in shaping.”

About Momentous

Momentous empowers the relentless pursuit of progress in athlete health and wellness. We strive to create no-compromise products that support the endless improvement of athletic performance. Our mission drove us to seek out the absolute best knowledge on nutritional supplements in order to be able to deliver formulas with complete transparency and free of fillers and inferior ingredients. Momentous products are 100% NSF Certified for Sport across the line, taste great and perform. For more information on Momentous, please visit http://www.livemomentous.com.

About FitLab

FitLab is a venture studio and fund focused on human performance. FitLab partners with iconic athletes, sport brands and proven entrepreneurs across investment stages, from incubation to seed to growth, with an active operational approach. Via an unmatched global network in sports and fitness, FitLab is able to accelerate the validation and distribution of category-defining companies. Visit http://fitlab.vc for more information.

To learn more about Momentous, please contact Sara Hendershot at pr@livemomentous.com

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Emerge Announces Appointment of John Hess as New Chief Technology Officer


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“It’s exciting to be part of an organization at the forefront of this industry and I’m looking forward to contributing to the innovative technology that is helping companies achieve greater success by reducing their freight spend.”

Emerge is pleased to announce that John Hess has been appointed as new chief technology officer. Mr. Hess was formerly CTO of FRONTSTEPS and brings a wealth of industry knowledge to Emerge.

“I am thrilled to be joining the Emerge executive team,” said Mr. Hess. “It’s exciting to be part of an organization at the forefront of this industry and I’m looking forward to contributing to the innovative technology that is helping companies achieve greater success by reducing their freight spend.”

Mr. Hess brings more than 20 years of experience in technology, development, and engineering to the Emerge team, and is the former vice president and CTO of GlobalTranz.

“John was a key player in helping create some of the best technology in our industry at our first company GlobalTranz,” said Andrew Leto, founder of Emerge. “I am so excited to see where he can take our current platform which is already amazing!”

“John is a proven leader with a unique mix of technical and industry-specific skills,” said Michael Leto, CEO of Emerge. “He will help to solidify our engineering process as we scale to triple our current output in the next 12 months.”

For more information visit https://emergetms.com/.

About Emerge:

Emerge was founded in 2017 by digital pioneers Andrew and Michael Leto after their successful founding and exit from the companies GlobalTranz and 10-4 Systems. In addition to the Leto brothers, the Emerge team is led by company President Grant Crawford, a three-decade veteran of the trucking industry who served as vice president of international operations of FedEx Freight and president of Roadrunner Freight. The Emerge team is supported strategically by Chairman Jack Holmes, the former president & CEO of UPS Freight, and two-time co-chairman of the National Freight Advisory Council in Washington, D.C. Alongside Jack, sits Patrick Reed, the former executive vice president & COO of FedEx Freight, as the newest member of the Emerge Board of Directors.

Emerge offers a suite of features including a dynamic RFP, intelligent route guides, and a spot tool. The award-winning platform provides access to direct capacity through its Digital Freight Marketplace and strategies to utilize or avoid the spot market based on live market conditions. Using Emerge ensures that shippers are making the strongest, most beneficial decisions on everything from day-to-day communication to annual RFPs.

About John Hess:

Since beginning his career in 1999, Mr. Hess has held positions with increasing responsibility in technology, development and engineering. He worked closely with the Leto brothers at their first company GlobalTranz. He has also previously worked with The Highland Group, Med1Online, and DataFlare.

He graduated from Texas A&M University with a master’s degree in mechanical engineering and a bachelor’s degree in computer science.

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Andrea Toch

Colter Communications

Andrea@coltercommunications.com

Phone: 602.405.8335

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