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Technology: Computer

KnowBe4 Hires Karina Mansfield as New Managing Director for Australia

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Karina Mansfield, Managing Director, Australia, KnowBe4

I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to join an exciting, forward-thinking company that’s renowned for an outstanding culture, product and service. -Karina Mansfield, Managing Director, Australia, KnowBe4


TAMPA BAY, Fla. (PRWEB)

KnowBe4, the provider of the world’s largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, today announced the hiring of Karina Mansfield as the new managing director for Australia.

Mansfield has over 20 years of experience in leadership positions within sales, marketing and technology. Previously, she was state director, Victoria/Tasmania for Optus Business, where she drove people engagement, growth across all business metrics and was a brand ambassador and network facilitator. Prior to her role at Optus Business, Mansfield worked for Telstra where she was general manager for Victoria/Tasmania government. She studied her Executive MBA at the University of New South Wales, Sydney.

“Karina is an accomplished, results-driven, c-level executive who comes to us with a wealth of experience in sales, marketing and technology,” said Stu Sjouwerman, CEO, KnowBe4. “The Australian market is rife with opportunity when it comes to security awareness training and she will be a vital member to the team in this new area of the world for KnowBe4.”

“I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to join an exciting, forward-thinking company that’s renowned for an outstanding culture, product and service,” said Mansfield. “KnowBe4 has been established as a global leader in the security awareness space and is unlike anything currently in the market today. Leading the business in this region will allow me to build a dream team, which was one of the major perks of this job opportunity.”

Come and meet Mansfield and the team at the 2019 Australian Cyber Conference Melbourne, October 7-9 and the WA Cyber Security Awards in Perth, October 10-11. KnowBe4’s Chief Hacking Officer Kevin Mitnick is the keynote speaker for both events. KnowBe4 will also have a booth.

For more information on KnowBe4, visit http://www.knowbe4.com.

About KnowBe4

KnowBe4, the provider of the world’s largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, is used by more than 28,000 organizations around the globe. Founded by IT and data security specialist Stu Sjouwerman, KnowBe4 helps organizations address the human element of security by raising awareness about ransomware, CEO fraud and other social engineering tactics through a new-school approach to awareness training on security. Kevin Mitnick, an internationally recognized cybersecurity specialist and KnowBe4’s Chief Hacking Officer, helped design the KnowBe4 training based on his well-documented social engineering tactics. Tens of thousands of organizations rely on KnowBe4 to mobilize their end users as the last line of defense.

Number 161 on the list Inc. 500 of 2019, #34 on 2018’s Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500, and #2 in Cybersecurity Ventures Cybersecurity 500, KnowBe4 is headquartered in Tampa Bay, Florida, with offices in Brazil, Australia, Japan, England, the Netherlands, Germany, South Africa and Singapore.

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Technology: Electronics

City Theatrical Launches Five New QolorFLEX LED Tapes For Television and Film Projects

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This QolorFLEX product line expansion was made to align the offering with the needs of the television and film industries. QolorFLEX HiQ High CRI, UV, and 5-in-1 LED Tapes are available through City Theatrical distributors worldwide.


CARLSTADT, N.J. (PRWEB)

City Theatrical is expanding its line of QolorFLEX® LED Tape, Dimmers, and Accessories with five new LED tapes: QolorFLEX HiQ High CRI LED Tape (in three color temperatures), QolorFLEX UV LED Tape, and QolorFLEX 5-in-1 LED Tape, RGBACW, as part of a strategic business move to align its QolorFLEX product offering with the LED lighting needs of the television and film industries.

“This QolorFLEX product line expansion was made to align the offering with the needs of the television and film industries,” said Gary Fails, president and founder of City Theatrical. “QolorFLEX HiQ High CRI, UV, and 5-in-1 LED Tapes are available through City Theatrical distributors worldwide.”

QolorFLEX HiQ High CRI LED Tape has a Color Rendering Index (CRI) of 95, making it an ideal high CRI LED tape for the needs of the film industry. Available in three types, 3200K, 6000K, and 2700K to 6500K in a single chip, QolorFLEX HiQ High CRI LED Tape offers exceptional on-camera color rendition and the ability to match the light sources already being used on film and video sets.

Ideal for mood lighting and even Halloween-themed productions, QolorFLEX UV LED Tape was designed to accentuate the fluorescence of surrounding objects or paint, providing a “glow in the dark” effect. With a wavelength of 395nm just outside the visible spectrum, QolorFLEX UV LED Tape works similarly to a black light fixture, but in a professional QolorFLEX LED strip.

QolorFLEX 5-in-1 LED Tape, RGBACW is an interior grade 5-in-1 24V LED Tape with high output brightness and the ability to create a wide spectrum of colors using red, blue, green, amber, and cool white, when used with a DMX color control system. Like City Theatrical’s best-selling QolorFLEX 5-in-1 LED Tape, RGBWWCW, all LEDs used in QolorFLEX 5-in-1 LED Tape, RGBACW are identical to create an even illumination. This tape is be ideal for installations in the television and film industries.

The QolorFLEX LED Tape line includes 45+ high quality tape options that help lighting designers put light in places that were once thought impossible and create lighting fixtures and effects in a new and inexpensive way. Like all QolorFLEX LED Tape, QolorFLEX UV, HiQ, and 5-in-1 LED Tapes are sold in 5m reels and includes six-inch long pigtails on both ends for easy connections to QolorFLEX Dimmers for ultra-smooth, flicker-free dimming.

QolorFLEX products can be seen in hundreds of productions and environments internationally, including: The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and Saturday Night Live on NBC, numerous Broadway shows, including 10-time Tony Award winner The Band’s Visit, and recent installations such as Kegnado at Lakefront Brewery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and the Vince Lombardi Trophy Replica Lighting at the 2019 Super Bowl Live event in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Lifestyle: Self Help

Author Helps Readers Get ‘Unstuck’ in Inspirational Self-Help Memoir

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I would like to thank Lisa Marie Runfola for sharing her journey with us. It was truly captivating and inspiring to read her heartfelt experiences that led her on her path to her limitless life. I cried, laughed and enjoyed every page of her memoir.


CHICAGO (PRWEB)

It’s easy to lose one’s sense of self in the daily shuffle of life – whether falling out of touch with passions and hobbies, feeling trapped in a loveless relationship or experiencing a decline in self-esteem, it can happen to just about anyone. In author Lisa Marie Runfola’s memoir, “A Limitless Life in a Powerless World,” she offers her own insights into this phenomenon and provides readers with inspiration to help them shake off insecurities, toxicity and fear and live a life of authentic, resolute joy.

Through seamless transitions between storytelling and teaching, Runfola’s book takes readers on a journey from her charming childhood in Buffalo, N.Y., through her first marriage and divorce. It sweeps them up as she adventures abroad with her second husband, and it brings them back down to earth as she finds herself supporting her ex during his battle with cancer and, ultimately, grieving his death. Each evocative vignette Runfola shares transports the reader to a moment in her life and invites them to relate to it and learn from it as she has.

“While you read through the chapters of this memoir, you will see that I have had choices at every step in my life,” Runfola wrote in the prologue of her book. “It is what I did with these choices that molded me into the person I am today. Overall, I chose to live my life with purpose. I took the unknown path many times, backed up with my faith in God. It is my hope that parts of my story will resonate with you so you, too, can face your own powerlessness without letting it limit you.”

Ultimately, “A Limitless Life in a Powerless World” primes readers to be open to the gifts life bestows to them daily and accept these gifts with the deepest gratitude. Even in powerless positions, one’s limitless life is still waiting to be lived.

“I would like to thank Lisa Marie Runfola for sharing her journey with us. It was truly captivating and inspiring to read her heartfelt experiences that led her on her path to her limitless life. I cried, laughed and enjoyed every page of her memoir,” a reader wrote in a five-star review of the book on Amazon. “We are gifted this beautiful life and how we choose to live each day is up to us. Through her joyous moments to her tragic grief she will INSPIRE you to take a leap of faith and live life not just in the moment but with purpose.”

“A Limitless Life in a Powerless World”

By Lisa Marie Runfola

ISBN: 978-1-9822-1961-1 (hardcover); 978-1-9822-1959-8 (softcover); 978-1-9822-1960-4 (e-book)

Available through Balboa Press, Barnes & Noble and Amazon

About the author

Lisa Marie Runfola went from living a conventional American lifestyle to an unconventional expatriate one and has lived abroad for more than 12 years. A mother of five and a lifelong reader, she brings her poignant observations and experiences as a parent, partner and daughter into her writing. This is her first book, and she currently has a sequel, “Unstuck,” in the works. Runfola’s deeply introspective style mirrors her love for adventure, which has brought her through divorce, grief and many international airports. Runfola splits her time among homes in Switzerland, Chicago’s North Shore and Florida’s Gulf Coast, and she often visits her hometown of Buffalo, N.Y. To learn more, please visit http://www.lisamarierunfola.com and follow the author on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

General Inquiries, Review Copies & Interview Requests:

LAVIDGE – Phoenix

Danielle Grobmeier

480-648-7557

dgrobmeier@lavidge.com

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health and fitness

Olympian Rowdy Gaines Makes a Splash for Orlando Swimmers

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ASHTON, Pa. (PRWEB)

The legacy of swimmer Rowdy Gaines has just grown even larger. The three-time Olympic gold medalist and International Swimming Hall of Famer is leaving his impact on Orlando-area swimmers: he just helped to bring an Endless Pools® Elite model to their local YMCA for technique and endurance training.

Gaines has a decades-long history with Endless Pools; he’s owned two of their models to help him stay active from the convenience of home. A familiar face to swim fans for his analysis on the ESPN and NBC networks, Gaines also serves as Vice President, Aquatics, for YMCA of Central Florida, which operates 22 locations across six counties.

Said Gaines, “Everyone in the YMCA of Central Florida community owes a great debt of gratitude to the team at Endless Pools. Their top-of-the-line Elite model will put world-class training opportunities within reach for the widest possible swath of Orlando residents.”

The partnership between Endless Pools and the YMCA of Central Florida will include live-streaming events; viewers around the world will be able to watch Gaines offer technique training tips using the Endless Pools current. Additionally, Gaines will personally coach young swimmers in the up-close, hands-on environment afforded by Endless Pools’ swim-in-place technology.

“Everyone here at Endless Pools shares my admiration and respect for Rowdy,” said Endless Pools General Manager, Darren Pearse; “He was an early adopter of our swim-in-place technology and continues to be one of the sport’s most ardent advocates. He had an infectious passion for bringing an Endless Pools Elite model to Orlando’s recreational swimmers and future Olympians, and we’re thrilled to see our joint passion project come to fruition.”

The Endless Pools installation resides on the swim deck of the Rosen YMCA Aquatic Center in Orlando. Alongside its lap-pool programs, the YMCA will use the Endless Pools adjustable swim current for endurance and technique training. By permitting in-place swimming, the Endless Pools current creates unprecedented opportunities for real-time stroke correction. The pool features an underwater Swim Mirror to help swimmers monitor their hand entry, pull through, and shoulder rolls with immediate feedback.

The Endless Pools Elite model features the company’s smoothest current with the fastest top speed. The current adjusts from near-zero speeds for beginners to a challenging sprint pace of 51 seconds per 100 yards. The Elite model has been installed at universities including Penn State, USC, and Auburn as well as at the corporate headquarters of swim gear brands Speedo USA and ROKA. An Endless Pools Elite model is also available for swimmers at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

The pool’s grand opening will be part of the 2019 Renovation Dedication Celebration on Tuesday, October 8, 2019, at 10:00 am, at the Rosen YMCA Aquatic Center in Orlando, Florida.

ABOUT ENDLESS POOLS

Established in 1988, Endless Pools has served tens of thousands of satisfied pool owners in more than 100 countries. Best known for their adjustable current for swimming in place, the Endless Pools product line features residential and commercial models for recreation, athletic training, family fun, physical therapy, and more. Founded on a belief in the power of water to inspire, invigorate, and rehabilitate, Endless Pools is now part of Watkins Manufacturing Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Fortune 500 company, Masco Corporation (MAS). For more information on its family of products, visit http://www.endlesspool.com.

ABOUT THE YMCA OF CENTRAL FLORIDA

The YMCA of Central Florida is one of the area’s largest nonprofits, serving more than 415,000 Central Floridians per year through a focus on Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility. With a Christian-based mission to improve lives and communities, it operates 22 YMCA locations across Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Brevard, Lake and Marion counties. This mission is expanded beyond the four walls of the Y through community-based programs to combat chronic disease; boost children’s after-school safety and learning; and strengthen fragile neighborhoods. To learn more, visit the YMCA of Central Florida website at ymcacf.org or follow on Facebook or Instagram.

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Industry: Healthcare

Clinician Choices Often Differ From Those of Experts When Switching HIV Treatment in Patients With Virologic Suppression

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“In many cases where clinicians initially selected an option that differed from the experts, they indicated that they would change their treatment plan after using the tool.” – Edward King, MA, Executive Vice President of CCO.


RESTON, Va. (PRWEB)

Healthcare providers show marked differences in regimen choice compared with experts when selecting a switch regimen for patients requiring a change in ART for reasons other than virologic failure. The finding was derived from an analysis of data captured between March 2018 and April 2019 from an online treatment decision support tool developed by Clinical Care Options (CCO). The tool allows users to define a specific patient case scenario based on variables such as current regimen, treatment history, and patient characteristics and comorbidities and then to instantly see which switch regimens are recommended for that exact scenario by a panel of 5 leading HIV experts.

In nearly two thirds of the 1098 cases entered into the online tool, healthcare providers were planning to switch to regimens that differed from those selected by experts based on cardiovascular disease, the presence of mutations associated with HIV drug resistance, or the patient’s HLA-B*5701 status.

“Our data show not only that there is a major discrepancy between switch decisions taken by community clinicians compared with experts, but also that an online decision support tool can help guide clinicians to better choices. In many cases where clinicians initially selected an option that differed from the experts, they indicated that they would change their treatment plan after using the tool,” said Edward King, MA, Executive Vice President of CCO.

The results were presented October 5 at IDWeek 2019 in Washington, DC, and can be reviewed at https://www.clinicaloptions.com/publications/2019/10_2019_hivswitch.

About Clinical Care Options

Clinical Care Options, LLC, is a global leader in the development of innovative educational programs and technology platforms. CCO’s team has been a pioneer in the creation of continuing education and decision support resources for healthcare professionals both in the United States and around the world for more than 2 decades. For more information, visit clinicaloptions.com.

Contact:

Tradd Sanderson

Director of Marketing

Clinical Care Options

Telephone: 855.224.2241

tsanderson@clinicaloptions.com

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Health: Psychology

Maryland Addiction Recovery Center and Caron Treatment Centers announce Acquisition of Encore Recovery Solutions of Arlington, Virginia

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This new joint venture between MARC and Caron will provide the best in addiction treatment for patients and their families throughout the entire DMV region.


TOWSON, Md. (PRWEB)

Maryland Addiction Recovery Center, the leader in long-term care for addiction and co-occurring disorders in the Mid-Atlantic, is excited to announce a new joint venture with Caron Treatment Centers, based in Wernersville, PA, and this new joint venture’s acquisition of Encore Recovery Solutions of Arlington, Virginia.

“As an organization, MARC has always been about providing the highest in evidence-based treatment options in a community-based setting,” said Sam Bierman, Executive Director of Maryland Addiction Recovery Center. “Encore has always been known as high quality clinically-based program serving Arlington and the surrounding Northern Virginia and Washington, DC area. This new joint venture between MARC and Caron will provide the best in addiction treatment for patients and their families throughout the entire DMV region.”

“This acquisition of Encore by Caron and MARC is an exciting next step for Caron,” stated Doug Tieman, President and CEO of Caron Treatment Centers.” It expands our capabilities to help more of those suffering with the chronic, treatable disease of substance use disorder and their families. Caron’s mission is Recovery for Life. By making more clinical and recovery services available in our regions, we are growing our continuum and making that mission a reality.”

This new partnership between MARC and Caron Treatment Centers finalizes the acquisition of Encore Recovery Solutions, following the joint management agreement of Encore announced in April. Based in Arlington, Va., Encore specializes in substance use treatment focusing on trauma and provides intensive outpatient (IOP) treatment. Known for its work with young adults and their families, Encore recently enhanced its clinical offerings with an evening IOP specifically for working professionals. Additional programming for parents, educational events, and professional events are also planned. The acquisition expands both MARC’s and Caron’s strategic alliance and furthers both organizations abilities to provide innovative and personalized treatment and recovery services, awareness initiatives, and advocacy efforts in Maryland, Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia.

“This partnership creates enormous opportunity for Encore Recovery Solutions and the community we serve,” explained Tom Walker, CEO of Encore. “We are now supported by two of the leading providers of substance use disorder treatment in the country. The knowledge, resources, and best practices Encore gains with Caron’s and MARC’s support will help us refine and expand our services to have a greater, more effective impact in the greater Washington DC area. We are excited to work with friends and colleagues that we have long respected and are humbled by the opportunity to join them as team members. “

“We have always deeply respected and admired Caron for the work they do and have admired the clinical work performed at Encore since its inception,” expressed MARC Co-Founder and Director of Business Development Zach Snitzer. “This new joint venture allows Maryland Addiction Recovery Center to expand it’s footprint and brand of clinically-driven, patient-centered treatment. Encore will continue to serve their local community with excellent services, but now with the expertise and support from both MARC and Caron.”

About Maryland Addiction Recovery Center

Maryland Addiction Recovery Center, a private addiction and dual diagnosis facility located in Baltimore County, Maryland, offers an innovative treatment approach to issues of drug abuse, alcohol addiction and co-occurring disorders. With an individualized and comprehensive approach to substance use disorder, Maryland Addiction Recovery Center offers addiction treatment services in a safe and comfortable setting, including long-term extended care treatment, intensive outpatient (IOP) treatment, opiate detox and MAT services, extensive family engagement through the treatment experience and academic/workforce training and reentry. Addiction is a disease, and quality long-term treatment is necessary to facilitate a successful and sustainable recovery. With a proven treatment philosophy based on the three necessary components of successful addiction treatment (medical, psycho-therapy and case management/social work services), Maryland Addiction Recovery Center offers any patient and their family the highest quality of addiction treatment and an excellent opportunity to start a new life of sustainable recovery from addiction. For more information on Maryland Addiction Recovery Center, please visit MARC at http://www.marylandaddictionrecovery.com or follow us on Twitter @PolarisRecovery

About Caron Treatment Centers

Caron Treatment Centers is an internationally recognized not-for-profit dedicated to addiction and behavioral healthcare treatment, research, prevention and addiction medicine education. Headquartered in Wernersville, Pennsylvania, our mission is Recovery for Life. For more than 60 years, we have helped thousands of individuals struggling with substance use disorder and their families begin to manage this chronic, treatable disease. Caron provides a continuum of care for teens, young adults, women, men and older adults. Caron’s signature programming provides concierge treatment for executives, healthcare professionals, older adults and first responders. In addiction to the Pennsylvania campus, Caron provides services in Palm Beach County, Florida, New England, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, and New York City. Caron accepts several major insurance plans and provides financial assistance for those who quality. For more information on Caron, please visit Caron at http://www.caron.org or follow us on Twitter @CaronTreatment

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Health: Mental Health

The Arc Westchester Foundation to Host 16th Annual “A Matter of Taste” on October 22 in New Rochelle

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For more than 15 years, the funds raised at this event have helped support the innovative and comprehensive programs that The Arc Westchester provides for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout our community.


WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. (PRWEB)

The Arc Westchester Foundation, which raises public awareness and financial resources for The Arc Westchester’s programs and services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families, will host its 16th annual “A Matter of Taste” fundraiser on Tuesday, October 22, at Glen Island Harbour Club in New Rochelle. The event, which raised nearly $400,000 in 2018, will feature signature cuisine prepared by the finest chefs in the area, accompanied by a wide assortment of fine wine.

“A Matter of Taste” will include two awards of recognition: the Family Partner Award, which will be given to the Kurzer Family, and the Corporate Partner Award, which will be presented to Dan Molino, President of Grassy Sprain Pharmacy.

Culinary participants at this year’s event include:


  • Auray Gourmet

  • Caperberry Events Catering

  • Chocolations

  • Chop’t Creative Salad Company

  • Chutney Masala

  • Culinary Tech Center

  • Eugene’s Diner & Bar

  • Glen Island Harbour Club

  • North Street Tavern

  • RiverMarket Bar and Kitchen

  • Shiraz Kitchen + Wine Bar

  • Texas de Brazil

  • The Great American Barbeque Co.

  • The Rye Roadhouse

  • Westchester Broadway Dinner Theatre

  • Mima Vinoteca

  • The Rare Bit

  • Wegmans Food Market

Beverage participants include:

  • Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits

  • Toma Artisanal Bloody Mary

  • Yonkers Brewery

In addition to delicious food and drink, the night will also feature an exciting live paddle raise and a fabulous silent auction with prizes ranging from electronics to sporting events, jewelry and trips.

“Each year, ‘A Matter of Taste’ is a true highlight for our organization, thanks to the unwavering support of our donors and the unmatched talents of our culinary partners,” said Nancy Patota, Executive Director of The Arc Westchester Foundation. “For more than 15 years, the funds raised at this event have helped support the innovative and comprehensive programs that The Arc Westchester provides for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout our community. We are thrilled with the food and beverage partners that will be participating, and look forward to celebrating our very deserving honorees.”

Founded in 1949, The Arc Westchester is the largest organization in the County supporting children, teens and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including those on the autism spectrum, and their families. Over 800 employees provide more than 2,000 individuals with a broad range of programs and services throughout the “Arc of a Life” (i.e., early intervention, preschool, school-to-work, employment, residential, guardianship, recreational, self-advocacy and Wellness Center programs).

“A Matter of Taste” will take place on Tuesday, October 22, from 6:00-9:00 p.m. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit http://www.arcwestchester.org/amatteroftaste.

About The Arc Westchester Foundation

The Arc Westchester Foundation’s mission is to increase public awareness and to raise financial support from the community, generating income through long-term investments, and making contributions to support services for people with developmental disabilities served by The Arc Westchester. Visit http://www.arcwestchester.org.

The Arc Westchester is a chapter of The Arc USA and The Arc New York.

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Business: Insurance

Magna Legal Services Announces Appointment of New CEO

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The philosophy of the founding partners has always been that the customer comes first. The only way that works is by listening. Increasing our bandwidth through acquisitions will enhance our customer responsiveness, strengthen our ability to react quickly to market needs, and enable us to implement.


PHILADELPHIA (PRWEB)

Magna Legal Services (”Magna”), a legal support services industry leader in jury research, visual communications, trial presentation consulting, depositions, language services , and record retrieval services, announced that the founding partners have unanimously selected Mark Williams as the company’s Chief Executive Officer. Founding partners Bob Ackerman, Peter Hecht, Mark Calzaretta and Jon Ackerman will continue in their current executive roles leading Magna and will remain Board members and significant shareholders. Bob Ackerman will serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors and Mark Williams will serve on Magna’s Board alongside the other Founding Partners.

“We have experienced very successful organic growth throughout the last 12 years. As we continue to support our clients’ needs, we have made the strategic decision to begin an aggressive acquisition program to allow us to scale up our services in support of our clients’ development,” said Bob Ackerman, Chairman of the Board of Directors. “Mark has a thorough understanding of scaling organizations organically and through mergers and acquisitions. He will be laser focused on making sure we execute seamless integrations as we add new firms to our platform and that we continue to deliver for our clients.”

“The philosophy of the founding partners has always been that the customer comes first. The only way that works is by listening. Increasing our bandwidth through acquisitions will enhance our customer responsiveness, strengthen our ability to react quickly to market needs, and enable us to implement innovative new visionary change on a larger scale,” said Peter Hecht, Executive Vice President of Sales.

“I am honored that the Founding Partners chose me to join the team,” said Mark Williams. “And thrilled that I will be working alongside Bob, Mark, Peter and Jon to build on Magna’s extraordinary client service and leadership in the legal support services industry.”

“What impressed me about Mark Williams was that he understood our vision from the first meeting and it was clear to me he would be an asset to our growth strategy,” said Mark Calzaretta, Executive Vice President of Litigation Consulting. “The fastest growing line of business is our Record Collection division and I am looking forward to working with Mark to help us scale up as we continue to expand,” said Jonathan Ackerman, Executive Vice President of Record Services.

Mark Williams was formerly the CEO/President of Kroll Ontrack, a leading legal technology company with over 1200 employees and 35 offices in 20 countries, which was subsequently purchased and became KLDiscovery where Williams was President/COO and served on the Board. Williams previously held senior positions leading businesses at Huron Consulting and Axiom Global, and a 17-year career at the global law firm of DLA Piper as a corporate and M&A attorney (including Managing Partner in Beijing, China) and helped the firm’s international expansion in Asia and the Middle East. Williams holds a JD from Columbia University School of Law, an MBA from the University of Maryland / Beijing University for International Business & Economics, an MSc in International Relations from The London School of Economics and Political Science, and a BA in Political Science from the University of Illinois.

About Magna Legal Services

Magna Legal Services provides end-to-end legal support services to law firms, corporations, insurance companies, and governmental agencies throughout the nation. Magna is an industry leader in litigation consulting, deposition and trial services, and record retrieval, including innovative proprietary technology in each of these areas. As an end-to-end service provider, Magna is able to provide strategic advantages to clients by offering legal support services at every stage of their legal proceeding. For additional information and the latest Magna news, visit http://www.magnals.com, or stay connected through the Magna LinkedIn or Facebook page.

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Business: Executives

Mirror Lake Inn Resort and Spa recognized with Conde Nast Traveler’s 2019 Readers’ Choice Award

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Mirror Lake Inn Four Diamond luxury in Lake Placid

Another accolade for Mirror Lake Inn

“We pride ourselves on world class, friendly and helpful service and that emphasis will never change.” – Ed Weibrecht, owner, Mirror Lake Inn Resort and Spa


LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (PRWEB)

Condé Nast Traveler announced Monday (Oct. 7) the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards with Mirror Lake Inn Resort and Spa in Lake Placid securing a number of noteworthy honors: #1 resort in Lake Placid, Lake George and the Adirondacks, as well as #2 overall in the mid-Atlantic region.

This is the second significant award bestowed upon the AAA Four Diamond rated Mirror Lake Inn this summer after grabbing the top spot in the USA Today 10Best polling as the best lakefront hotel in the nation.

More than 600,000 Condé Nast Traveler readers across the globe submitted a recording-breaking number of responses rating their travel experiences to provide a full snapshot of where and how we travel today.

The Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards are the longest-running and most prestigious recognition of excellence in the travel industry and are commonly known as “the best of the best of travel.” The full list of winners can be found at https://www.cntraveler.com/the-bests/readers-choice-awards.

“I must say what an honor it is to be so highly regarded by our guests and fans that they would vote us to the top of a list of very prestigious properties in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic states,” said Ed Weibrecht, Mirror Lake Inn owner. “I want to thank our staff and managers who work diligently every day to make our guests feel as if they have a home away from home with us and strive to make the Mirror Lake Inn an authentic Adirondack experience. We pride ourselves on world class, friendly and helpful service and that emphasis will never change.”

The 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards are published on Condé Nast Traveler’s website at http://www.cntraveler.com/rca and celebrated in the November issue of Condé Nast Traveler US and UK print editions.

About the Mirror Lake Inn

The AAA Four Diamond Mirror Lake Inn Resort and Spa is a luxury lakefront resort offering an authentic Adirondack experience. The Inn, rated Four Diamond for 35 consecutive years, offers both Four Diamond world-class cuisine and casual dining options, with impeccable service amid awe-inspiring views. Only one other property in New York State (located in Manhattan), has maintained the Four Diamond designation longer than Mirror Lake Inn. It is the only property in Lake Placid that combines Four Diamond lodging and dining. The Inn’s renowned Lake Placid spa pampers the body and refreshes the mind with a comprehensive menu of services. The Inn is conveniently located one block from the restaurants and shops on Main Street in Lake Placid.

About Condé Nast Traveler

Condé Nast Traveler is the world’s most distinguished travel title providing inspiration and advice for discerning travelers. Authoritative and influential, Condé Nast Traveler is a multi-platform, transatlantic brand. Publishing US and UK print editions under Editor-in-Chief Melinda Stevens, Condé Nast Traveler offers award-winning expertise in luxury travel from around the world. For more, visit http://www.cntraveler.com.

For press inquiries, please contact: awards@condenasttraveler.com.

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Health: Addiction

Rx Drug Abuse & Heroin Summit Announces Move to Nashville in 2020

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MALVERN, Pa. (PRWEB)

HMP, a leading healthcare event and education company, today announced that the 9th annual Rx Drug Abuse & Heroin Summit—the nation’s largest meeting addressing the opioid epidemic—will take place for the first time in Nashville, Tennessee, April 13-16, 2020.

Founded in 2012, the Rx Drug Abuse & Heroin Summit is the largest annual gathering of professionals from “federal to family”— local, state, and federal agencies, public health officials, business executives, academia, treatment providers, advocates, law enforcement, and family members working to find solutions that address the prescription and illicit drug abuse and misuse epidemic. The Summit attracted a record 3,500 attendees in 2019.

Highlighting the 2019 conference were remarks by President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump. President Trump was the Summit’s second sitting president to deliver an address, following President Barack Obama in 2016, underscoring the gravity of the opioid crisis and the government’s commitment to fighting it.

The misuse of and addiction to opioids—including prescription pain relievers, heroin, and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl—is a serious national crisis that affects public health as well as social and economic welfare. There were 70,237 drug overdose deaths reported in the United Sates in 2017; a 9.6% increase from 2016. Promising new research suggests, however, that overdose trends may be starting to reverse. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released preliminary 2018 data showing a decrease in opioid-related overdose deaths for the first time in nearly three decades.

“The opioid epidemic does not discriminate. It touches every community across our nation, directly or indirectly, and combatting it requires a holistic approach,” said Nancy Hale, president and CEO, Operation UNITE, the educational advisor for Rx Summit. “When we started Operation UNITE 17 years ago, there were limited resources. The growth and development we’ve seen in programs across the nation is strongly supported by the annual Rx Summit. We are laser-focused on expanding access to treatment, resources, and education that will lead to prevention at the federal, state, regional, and local levels. Information delivered during the meeting will better equip communities to battle the opioid epidemic. We are on the right path!”

At the 2020 Summit, attendees can expect to hear the latest information on federal policy and legislation, as well as practical strategies and solutions to improve law enforcement, health, treatment, and education.

In addition to delivering critical education, Rx Summit also focuses on fostering a sense of progress and optimism among participants.

“The devastating effects of prescription drug and heroin addictions have been felt by families across our country for far too long,” said Doug Edwards, director, HMP’s Psychiatry & Behavioral Health Learning Network. “Attendees at last year’s Summit were bolstered by a sense of hope. The Summit continues to focus on bringing the best minds together to discuss what’s working in prevention, treatment, and law enforcement in order to restore hope and save lives. It is incredibly rewarding to know that we are playing a role by bringing so many groups together to find solutions.”

To learn more about the Rx Drug Abuse & Heroin Summit, visit rx-summit.com, and follow Rx Summit on Facebook and Twitter @RxSummit.

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