CHARLOTTE, N.C. (PRWEB)
February 18, 2020

In-Flight Crew Connections has hired Karen Lockhart as their Chief Operating Officer. Lockhart was most recently a Business Consultant who worked closely with the IFCC team to optimize processes and implement strategic initiatives. Moving forward she will continue to collaborate on the strategic direction of the organization, and then bring the vision to life in the business.

“I’m thrilled for Karen to join our team as the Chief Operating Officer. Her experience, proven track record, and synergy with the team here at IFCC will help us achieve our growth goals and continued organizational success,” says IFCC’s CEO Jennifer Guthrie.

Lockhart has an extensive history of proven management skills and planning practices. She brings with her a successful history of simplifying and standardizing business processes in all functional areas, achieving efficient work practices, and greater profitability. At In-Flight Crew Connections Lockhart will direct all departments by supporting the managers and motivating the team to “make our missions possible.”

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Paul Stab

“Paul brings a winning track record of driving sales enablement and high performing sales teams across multiple markets and customer segments at companies like ours,” said Mike Latham, Chairman & CEO of The Service Companies.

MIRAMAR, Fla. (PRWEB)
February 17, 2020

The Service Companies, Inc. (“The Service Companies”) announced the appointment of Paul Stab as Chief Revenue Officer. Mr. Stab will be responsible for all sales, business development, marketing and customer service for The Service Companies and its four business segments: Managed Services, Hospitality Services, Specialty Services and Engineering Services.

An accomplished senior sales executive, Mr. Stab has extensive experience in the development and implementation of world-class sales enablement platforms, high-powered consultative sales training, and productivity programs. Prior to joining The Service Companies, Paul spent 10 years as Vice President Sales Enablement & Marketing at Allied Universal Security Services, where he was responsible for leading high impact initiatives for the organization, including KPI programs, consultative sales training design and implementation, and key marketing and branding initiatives. Mr. Stab previously held sales leadership roles at Aramark (Business & Industry Group) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

“Paul brings a winning track record of driving sales enablement and high performing sales teams across multiple markets and customer segments at companies like ours,” said Mike Latham, Chairman & CEO of The Service Companies. “As our new Chief Revenue Officer, he will be a critical addition to our team as we focus on aggressively growing our customer base and business.”

“I am truly excited to be joining a world-class service organization that is poised for outstanding growth and brand expansion,” said Paul Stab. “Achieving powerful new business results is only possible when an organization’s core values and mission align with a relentless focus on creating and delivering meaningful value for current and future customers. The Service Companies is that organization and I am truly honored to be joining a team and a company that relentlessly strives for excellence!”

Mr. Stab received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Rutgers University and completed the ISMA Security Executive Leadership Program at Kellogg University. At Allied Universal, he was recognized for top ranked divisions over several years and was named the Circle of Excellence winner twice at Aramark Business Services for team sales performance.

About The Service Companies

The Service Companies is the premier provider of managed, hospitality staffing, specialty, and engineering services to the gaming, hospitality and facility services industries across the United States and the Caribbean. Led by an executive and management team with 700 years of combined experience in the industry, The Service Companies has an impressive track record serving leading hotels, casinos, resorts, stadiums, universities, corporate dining facilities and commercial facilities. The Service Companies’ model delivers both consistently high levels of service quality, a superior customer experience, efficiencies, and improved performance at the bottom line. For more information on The Service Companies, call (800) 385-8800 or visit http://www.theservicecompanies.com.

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Chris Piehota’s strong background in domestic and international law enforcement and his proven track record of federal government leadership will provide unique insights and capabilities to help us continue to address our clients most pressing challenges.

PURCELLVILLE, Va. (PRWEB)
February 17, 2020

Leading enterprise risk management consulting company, Lowers Risk Group, is pleased to announce that Chris Piehota has joined as Executive Vice President of Business Development and Operations for the company’s emerging markets and risk mitigation business lines. In this capacity, Piehota will focus his efforts on increasing Lowers Risk Group’s capabilities around cyber risk management, cannabis risk management, aerial surveillance, insuretech, government relations, and more.

Prior to joining Lowers Risk Group, Piehota served nearly four years as the Executive Assistant Director of the FBI’s Science and Technology Branch (STB). The STB provides strategic oversight in the development and delivery of investigative technological products and services via his leadership for the FBI’s Criminal Justice Information Services Division, Laboratory Division, and Operational Technology Division. Throughout his career at the FBI, Piehota has served in roles such as Special Agent investigator, Unit Chief in the Counterterrorism Division, Counterintelligence Supervisory Special Agent, and Special Agent in Charge for field office investigations, operations, intelligence, and administration. In 2013, he was promoted to the role of Director of the U.S. Government’s Terrorist Screening Center, where he led 24 hour inter-agency efforts to detect and interdict terrorist activities around the world.

Piehota is a certified FBI Intelligence Officer, an Office of the Director of National Intelligence recognized Senior Intelligence Officer, and holds U.S. Intelligence Community Joint Duty Certification. In 2018, he received the Presidential Rank Award for his national security leadership, organizational accomplishments, and commitment to public service.

A U.S. Air Force military veteran, Piehota has a Ph.D. in Human Performance Improvement from Capella University; a Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management from Seton Hall University; and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Nova Southeastern University.

Mark Lowers, President and CEO of Lowers Risk Group, states, “Chris Piehota’s strong background in domestic and international law enforcement and his proven track record of federal government leadership will provide unique insights and capabilities to help us continue to address our clients most pressing challenges.”

Piehota remarks, “I look forward to contributing innovative, meaningful ideas and strong leadership to help the Lowers Risk Group team continue to pave the way for enterprises in emerging markets and high risk industries.”

Lowers Risk Group provides comprehensive enterprise risk management solutions to organizations operating in high-risk, highly-regulated environments and to organizations that value risk mitigation.

To learn more about Lowers Risk Group visit lowersriskgroup.com.

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Roland Greil of Woodroffe Bassett Design

“As a Design Summit keynote speaker, I’m honored to have the opportunity to interact with a diverse group of people in various professions and industries who all share the same interest — using cutting-edge design software to meet their needs.”

COLUMBIA, Md. (PRWEB)
February 13, 2020

Global design and BIM software provider, Vectorworks, Inc. has named Lighting Designer Roland Greil and Vectorworks CEO Dr. Biplab Sarkar as the keynote speakers for the fifth Vectorworks Design Summit. This year’s Summit will have two firsts: an entertainment design keynote speaker and a West Coast location.

From April 22 to April 24, 2020 in San Diego, California at the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa, design professionals, educators and students in the architecture, landscape and entertainment industries will be able to participate in industry workshops, product training for all levels of expertise, inspiring keynotes, networking opportunities and a customer appreciation party.

Sarkar with the support of Vectorworks staff will deliver the first keynote on Thursday, April 23 at 9 a.m. His talk “Simplicity to Design the Complex” will focus on Vectorworks’ strategies to see where the company and products are headed, including partnerships, acquisitions and emerging technologies, to name a few.

“With design trends constantly evolving, we must remain at the forefront of new strategies and technology, giving our customers and users more reasons to feel empowered and confident in their designs,” said Dr. Sarkar. “The Vectorworks Design Summit continues to be the best opportunity to share how we’re supporting designers to create projects that push the limits of what’s been done before.”

On Friday, April 24 at 9 a.m., Greil of Woodroffe Bassett Design will address all industry professionals in his talk “Design Efficiency in Complex Conditions” focusing on how to stay efficient when given tight deadlines. Using examples from his own entertainment design work, Greil will explore how software-assisted collaboration with project stakeholders — creative and drafting departments, installation and construction professionals, project managers and more — sets the stage for success, no matter the industry.

“As a Design Summit keynote speaker, I’m honored to have the opportunity to interact with a diverse group of people in various professions and industries who all share the same interest — using cutting-edge design software to meet their needs,” said Greil. “I truly look forward to sharing some insights from my work in the entertainment industry at this year’s Vectorworks Design Summit, and my hope is that people will have inspiring takeaways to apply to their own designs and workflows.”

In addition to these two motivating keynotes, the conference itself will include more than 40 industry sessions and workshops, one-on-one tech support, networking events and over 90 hours of training. Various sessions will offer continuing education credits, where applicable.

All design professionals and industry experts are invited to the Vectorworks Design Summit. Register today and view more information by visiting vectorworks.net/design-summit.

Press can register for free by contacting Vectorworks Senior Media Relations Manager Lauren Meyer at lmeyer@vectorworks.net.

Engage with other design professionals in the latest conversations by following #VectorworksDesignSummit.

About Roland Greil

Roland Greil is an internationally acclaimed lighting designer, director and programmer who has worked on large-scale productions for some of the biggest names in music like The Rolling Stones, Phil Collins and Adele. His most recent work includes lighting design for the current Rammstein stadium tour together with longtime collaborator Patrick Woodroffe. In addition to his work in the concert and touring sector, Roland has been involved in TV shows like the Eurovision Song Contest, a variety of large-scale special events, as well as corporate and theater productions. A professional, creative and often radically innovative way of thinking are some of the outstanding trademarks of his work. For any of Roland’s projects, the overall holistic approach is key, and it shows through almost two decades of experience with media servers and integration of video and lighting.

Roland has offered multiple lectures around the world, authored the book “Show Lighting” and was nominated for multiple awards internationally, including the Parnelli, TPI and Top Dog Tour awards. When he’s not on the road, Roland lives in Munich, Germany with his wife Shannon in sight of the mountains he loves so much.

About Vectorworks, Inc.

Vectorworks, Inc. is an award-winning design and BIM software provider serving the architecture, landscape architecture and entertainment industries in 85 countries. Creating intuitive software since 1985, we’ve become the preeminent software built to manage the entire design process. Globally more than 685,000 users are creating, connecting and influencing the next generation of design with Vectorworks on Mac and Windows. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, with offices in Atlanta, Georgia, Newbury and London, England and Vancouver, Canada, Vectorworks is a part of the Nemetschek Group. Learn how we empower designers to create experiences that transform the world at vectorworks.net or follow @Vectorworks.

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Together with the promotion of Craig Salvalaggio to Chief Operating Officer, these gentlemen are three of the most proven leaders in our industry. I know that we have the best leadership team in AMT’s history.

ORION, Mich. (PRWEB)
February 13, 2020

Applied Manufacturing Technologies (AMT), North America’s largest independent automation engineering company supporting manufacturers, robot companies, systems integrators, line builders, and users of robotic automation worldwide, today announced the promotion of Rick Vanden Boom to Vice President of Sales and the hire of Mark McGinnis as Director of Systems Engineering.

Vice President of Automated Systems Group (ASG) Rick Vanden Boom has been promoted to Vice President of Sales at AMT, where he will focus on setting sales strategy, managing the sales team, and managing key customer relationships. Joining the company as business development manager in 2013, Vanden Boom has risen through the organization to director and vice president of ASG until his recent promotion to vice president of sales. A graduate of the National Institute of Technology, Vanden Boom holds a degree in electronics engineering.

“A true team player and RISE Core Value Award recipient, Rick took the reins for ASG operations at a critical time for AMT,” said President and CEO Michael Jacobs. “He has been responsible for building the most capable ASG team that we’ve ever had. Rick has a passion for people and the business of AMT, and we will continue to support him in his new role as Vice President of Sales.”

Mark McGinnis joined AMT this month as Director of Systems Engineering, and has direct responsibility for the ASG group, which is dedicated to the design and build of turnkey automated robotic systems. Prior to joining AMT, McGinnis served for 16 years in a variety of leadership roles at a large automation systems integrator and has worked more than 25 years in the automation industry. A graduate of Ferris State University, McGinnis holds a Bachelor of Science in electronic engineering.

“We are thrilled to have Mark join our executive team. He is a very well-known and respected leader in the automation industry, and his knowledge and experience will be a great asset to AMT as we expand our ASG operations,” said Jacobs. “Together with the promotion of Craig Salvalaggio to Chief Operating Officer, these gentlemen are three of the most proven leaders in our industry. I know that we have the best leadership team in AMT’s history.”

About Applied Manufacturing Technologies

Founded in 1989, Applied Manufacturing Technologies is an industry leader in robot automation engineering, manufacturing systems integration, and turnkey industrial controls globally. More than 120 experienced and highly-trained controls and automation engineers with over 1,250 combined years of experience are engaged in automation projects across an array of industries. With a deep bench of experienced, innovative automation engineers, consultants, and programmers, AMT assists customers with projects at any stage of development, from conceptualization and design to troubleshooting and expansion. From AMT’s Orion, Michigan headquarters, the company has engineered over 25,000 automation systems worldwide on 5,500 projects for over 600 customers. For more information, visit AMT’s website, LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.

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