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Fiplex Advances Strategic Growth Initiative by Adding Key Industry Talent


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Ken Haberer & Kevin Persing

Fiplex is experiencing an exciting period of growth

Fiplex announced today the expansion of its in-building public-safety solutions team to capitalize upon the Emergency Responders Radio Coverage Systems (ERRCS) market growth opportunity. Kevin Persing and Ken Haberer have joined Fiplex as part of the company’s strategic initiative which includes investments in new product innovation, operational and fulfilment efficiencies, and personnel to address accelerating code adoption and to support the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) need for compliant communications solutions.

“Fiplex is experiencing an exciting period of growth, said Ron Pitcock, Chief Executive Officer at Fiplex. “Both Kevin and Ken will play a significant role in our go-to-market strategy by leveraging their proven track records and industry reputations to support customers and partners with innovative, flexible and high-performance code-compliant indoor public-safety communication solutions.”

As one of the industry’s first ERRCS manufacturers, Fiplex solutions have been deployed extensively worldwide by leading fire safety organizations, integrators and low voltage contractors to enable public-safety communications inside buildings and venues including some of the best-known metros and airports. With a focus on public safety, Fiplex provides cost-effective and easy to deploy mission-critical solutions for all jurisdictions and building types.

Kevin Persing possesses over 30 years of public-safety wireless communications experience which includes an acumen of technology and code compliance requirements as well as an in-depth understanding of the first responder experience and the challenges facing jurisdictions in adopting and deploying solutions. Kevin is an active board member of the Safer Building Coalition, a public-safety communications industry association, and a vigilant advocate for ERRCS.

For over 25 years, Ken Haberer has focused on driving innovative public-safety wireless communications technology solutions to meet evolving model fire codes produced by the International Code Council (ICC) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Ken brings to Fiplex a level of Radio Frequency (RF) engineering expertise and industry knowledge that is in short supply in today’s market. He is a trusted customer-facing resource who provides unbiased insight to the entire public-safety ecosystem from the latest code to the proper design and deployment of RF solutions.

“We are delighted to welcome these highly-respected subject matter experts to our organization,” said Matias de Goycoechea, Chief Technology Officer and Chairman of the Board at Fiplex. “Kevin and Ken will play pivotal roles as we continue to grow share in the global indoor public-safety communications market.”

Kevin Persing and Ken Haberer will support the West and East sales regions for Fiplex, respectively, and will represent Fiplex at booth #1152 at IWCE 2020 March 30 – April 2, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information, contact us at info@fiplex.com.

About Fiplex Communications, Inc.

Fiplex is an RF innovation leader with over 30 years of experience engineering, designing and manufacturing wireless solutions and products. Known for its public safety in-building BDA’s and Fiber DAS solutions, the Fiplex portfolio provides high quality, robust, regulatory-certified solutions that ensure first responder communications and building occupant safety. With products successfully deployed in 28 countries, Fiplex Communications, Inc is a proven and trusted partner across the entire wireless ecosystem.

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Axiom Valuation Opens Office in Scottsdale to Serve Growing Market in Arizona


Dr. Stan Feldman

Dr. Stan Feldman

We already have clients in the Valley, and, given the upbeat business demographics, we thought it was time to expand our footprint to the Scottsdale and Phoenix business communities.

Axiom Valuation, a leading business and financial securities valuation firm serving clients around the U.S. and across the globe, has a unique set of capabilities that were previously not available in the Valley of the Sun. The firm offers a full range of valuation services from finding capital and transactional support to expert witness services that feature Daubert-qualified experts that have given testimony in bankruptcy court, tax court, and state courts around the country. “We already have clients in the Valley, and, given the upbeat business demographics, we thought it was time to expand our footprint to the Scottsdale and Phoenix business communities,” states Dr. Stanley Jay Feldman, Chairman of Axiom Valuation.

Examples of the company’s special capabilities include: Dr. Feldman was a plaintiff’s testifying expert in one of the most well-known captive insurance cases in the country, Caylor Land & Development, Inc. v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue; and Axiom Valuation played a critical role in developing the valuation analyses used in the SEC filings for two early stage companies, which then had successful IPOs.

Since 2001, Axiom Valuation Solutions has provided a comprehensive range of valuation services to thousands of business owners of private companies, private equity and venture capital financed companies, and public companies.

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Elizabeth Rodriguez Joins the PC Housing Team as Business Development Manager


Elizabeth Rodriguez, Business Development Manager

We are so thrilled to have Elizabeth bring her expertise to our team. She understands the unique nuances of the entertainment industry and has the knowledge and skills to deliver the excellent customer experience our clients expect.

PC Housing is excited to announce that corporate housing specialist, Elizabeth Rodriguez, has joined the San Diego-based corporate housing firm as the new Business Development Manager. Elizabeth brings over 30 years’ experience in corporate housing, specializing in the entertainment industry.

“We are so thrilled to have Elizabeth bring her expertise to our team. She understands the unique nuances of the entertainment industry and has the knowledge and skills to deliver the excellent customer experience our clients expect,” Alex Shahabe, PC Housing President, says.

Elizabeth joins PC Housing after 24 years as an Entertainment Account Executive in the Los Angeles area. She has designed full-service solutions for clients in the Entertainment and Theatre industries. Her peers recognize that her creative solutions are often innovative and exceed her clients’ expectations.

“I have had the pleasure of working with great people my entire career. I have learned so much from them about problem-solving and the importance of the details, among other things,” Elizabeth says. “I look forward to continuing that journey with PC Housing.”

In her role at PC Housing, Elizabeth will work to provide an excellent temporary housing experience for her clients and guests while continuously improving the process with innovative solutions.

Before joining PC Housing, in her previous role, Elizabeth generated over 55,000 room nights resulting in over $8 million in revenue. She also increased year-over-year revenue by 15 percent. Moreover, some of Elizabeth’s accounts have worked with her for over 20 years. Alex says these qualities proved to him that she was perfect for the role.

“One of the things that we love about Elizabeth is how she has shown over and over again that she understands how to give clients what they need while minding the key business initiatives of her organization,” Alex says. “We want our team members to be passionate about their career and the clients we serve. With Elizabeth, we get that and more.”

A guiding principle of “Delivering Personalized Housing Solutions with HEART” drives the PC Housing culture. This philosophy was one of the things that attracted Elizabeth to the organization.

“I am humbled and excited to come work with PC Housing. The values of the organization align well with mine, and I look forward to being a part of it,” Elizabeth says.

For more information, visit http://www.pchousing.com.

About PC Housing

Founded in 1998 by Alex Shahabe, San Diego-headquartered, PC Housing (PCH) provides long- and short-term corporate housing nationwide and throughout Canada. PCH is committed to innovation and adapting to the ever-changing needs of traveling or relocating management and employees. PCH has set itself apart by opening the door to a new level of convenience by offering: complementary anytime check-in; money-back guarantee; flexible PC Points extended stay benefits and rewards; and a personally-tailored welcome package by personal shopper. PCH has a BBB A+ rating. It has been recognized as one of America’s Fastest Growing 500 Companies by Entrepreneur Magazine and made the San Diego Business Journal’s 2016 Best Places to Work list.

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Triumph Business Capital Names Erik Bahr EVP of Sales


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Erik T. Bahr, EVP Sales, Triumph Business Capital

Triumph Business Capital, member of the Triumph Bancorp, Inc. group and provider of working capital financing solutions to small- and medium-sized businesses, announced today the hiring of Erik T. Bahr as executive vice president of sales. He will report to Geoff Brenner, chief executive officer.

In this role, Bahr will oversee Triumph Business Capital’s overall sales strategy, leading its national sales organization and collaborating with the company’s marketing department to align and shape Triumph’s go-to-market vision.

“Erik has a strong track record of leading high performing sales teams that have driven significant growth,” said Brenner. “He is a team builder with a strong analytical and technical background, which is balanced by his creativity and energetic approach to sales and marketing. He has consulted with and advised some of the most respected companies in the world. We are thrilled to have him join Triumph.”

Bahr joins Triumph after serving as Texas regional president of Compass Real Estate, an agent-centric real estate technology company. Prior to Compass, he spent a decade respectively at Yahoo (broadcast.com) and Facebook, leading and growing business-to-business and business-to-consumer sales organizations for each.

“I have followed Triumph’s story of growth and success for a long time,” Bahr said. “From top to bottom, it is a mission-driven organization that is focused on the needs of its clients and its team members. I look forward to working with Triumph leadership, our high-performing sales team and the entire enterprise to deliver industry-defining business solutions and client experience.”

An active community and philanthropic leader, Bahr serves on the board of directors for Pursuant, a full-service agency focused on helping non-profits increase their financial and social impact, as well as Will Reed, a sales and executive search firm that partners with tech and venture capital-backed startups to enable growth strategies. Bahr also remains active at his alma mater, Texas Christian University and with the TCU Lettermen’s Association as a multi-year letterman in football.

ABOUT TRIUMPH BUSINESS CAPITAL

Triumph Business Capital is an operating subsidiary of TBK Bank, SSB (Member FDIC), offering invoice factoring and payment processing solutions to transportation and other service industries. Triumph Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: TBK) is a financial holding company with a diversified line of community banking and commercial activities.

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Bashar Hindi Named CEO of ServerMonkey


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We look forward to great growth in the coming years with Bashar leading the company.

ServerMonkey, a full-service IT partner, today announces the appointment of Bashar Hindi as CEO. In this role, Bashar will execute on the next phase of ServerMonkey’s growth and manage the company’s warehouse and operations.

Bashar has a strong background of sales and market expertise that will underpin his new role. In 2011, he joined ServerMonkey, where he worked as an account representative before being promoted to Sales Manager in 2013 and Vice President of Sales in 2016. Before his tenure at ServerMonkey, Bashar spent seven years working in sales for Houston-based electronic component distributor Smith.

“The combination of ServerMonkey’s hardware expertise, operational support capabilities, and growing presence in the IT industry positions us as a trustworthy partner to help businesses upgrade and optimize their IT and data center resources,” Bashar said.

Bashar’s fifteen years working and directing teams within different areas of the electronics industry have given him a solid foundation as he takes on this new endeavor.

“Bashar has proven himself as a leader time and again during his long tenure,” said Bob Ackerley, co-founder and owner of ServerMonkey. “We are excited to see his vision come to fruition as we take the next steps in positioning the company as an industry leader.”

“ServerMonkey performs an important function – repurposing computer servers that would otherwise go to a landfill for use in new activities and spaces,” Bob continued. “We look forward to great growth in the coming years with Bashar leading the company.”

About ServerMonkey

ServerMonkey partners with businesses of all sizes and across industries to deliver the new and pre-owned IT hardware, services, and maintenance they need to succeed. From small businesses to large enterprises, ServerMonkey’s team of experts offers efficient and flexible procurement solutions from the company’s extensive inventory of servers, storage, and networking products.

ServerMonkey’s value-added data center services provide responsible, secure ITAD solutions that remove risks, protect data, and ensure the highest return on customers’ investments. With service that is backed by industry-leading certifications, including ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 for quality and environmental management systems, OHSAS 18001:2007 for safety, and e-Stewards and R2:2013 for electronics recycling, ServerMonkey is an optimal partner to help global and local partners alike achieve any IT needs. Please visit https://www.servermonkey.com/ or call +1 866.330.6929 to learn more.

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Ellevate Network Orange County Chapter Celebrates Third Anniversary with Special Guest Sallie Krawcheck


Sallie Krawcheck at Ellevate’s Mobilize Women Summit in 2019.

Ellevate Orange County is focused on creating value and impact in our community.

Ellevate Network, the nation’s leading community for women at work, celebrates the Orange County Chapter’s 3rd Anniversary on Wednesday, February 19th with a fireside chat event featuring Sallie Krawcheck, Chair of Ellevate Network and the CEO and Co-Founder of Ellevest, a digital-first, mission-driven investment platform for women.

With more than 40 chapters globally, Ellevate provides ambitious professional women with local opportunities to connect with one another to expand their network and develop their professional skills.

The fireside chat event will be held at the Avenue of the Arts Hotel in Costa Mesa, California and it will be an inspiring evening with intentional networking, light refreshments, and door prizes. The Chapter is grateful for the support of the local business community. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet high achieving professional Orange County women, discuss important tips for personal and professional success.

Ellevate Network CEO Kristy Wallace said, “Ellevate’s community is full of change-makers in communities, businesses, and the world. Ellevate’s community has a depth and authenticity that is unique and I’m thankful to the Orange County Chapter, especially the chapter leadership team, for making the Ellevate community stronger.”

Before launching Ellevest, Krawcheck built a successful career on Wall Street: She was the CEO of Merrill Lynch, Smith Barney; US Trust; Citi Private Bank; and Sanford C. Bernstein, and CFO for Citigroup. Krawcheck has been called one of the top 10 up and coming entrepreneurs to watch by Entrepreneur Magazine, has landed on Vanity Fair’s “The 2018 New Establishment List” and is considered one of the “Most Influential People in ESG Investing” by Barron’s.

Judith Lukomski, Ellevate Orange County Chapter President and Chief Evolution Officer of Transitions Today, will be moderating the fireside chat. Judith shared, “We are thrilled to have trailblazer and industry innovator Sallie Krawcheck share her insights with the Chapter. Ellevate Orange County is focused on creating value and impact in our community. The growth of our diverse and inclusive group speaks to our commitment to accelerate women in leadership and ensure workplace equity.”

Debra Fitts, Chapter Treasurer and Director of State & Local Government and Public Education at American Express said, “Ellevate Orange County hosts compelling topical events and offers opportunities to build meaningful relationships. Our members are a diverse group of professional women, not only from an industry perspective but also from a demographic and age perspective.”

Kerry Corriveau, Chapter Marketing Lead and General Manager at Personnel Concepts recalls her experience with Ellevate. “I found Ellevate Orange County at a time of major transition for me professionally. I was attracted by their stated mission to eliminate the gender wage and achievement gaps. I stayed for the community and support.”

Details for the event: Wednesday, February 19th, 5:45-8:00 pm PST at the Avenue of the Arts Hotel | 3350 Avenue of the Arts | Costa Mesa, CA. Tickets are $35 for members and $55 for non-members.

To register, click here. For more information about this event, contact the Ellevate Orange County Chapter at: orangecounty@ellevatenetwork.com.

About Ellevate Network Ellevate Network is a global network of professional women committed to elevating each other through education, inspiration, and opportunity. We believe that when ambitious professional women get more opportunity — to have a voice in important conversations, to have a seat at the table where decisions are made, to steer our collective economic power towards that which we care about — it ultimately benefits everyone and leads to a more equal world. We do this by providing women with a community to lean on and learn from. Ellevate also works with companies committed to gender diversity and has a proven track record of changing business culture from the inside out.

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Bradley-Morris/RecruitMilitary Appoints New Chief Financial Officer and Chief Technology Officer Roles to Executive Leadership Team


“I am thrilled to announce the appointments of Dale and Mike to their new roles that are critically important as we continue to scale our business,” said Tim Best, CEO of Bradley-Morris/RecruitMilitary.

Bradley-Morris/RecruitMilitary announced today the appointment of two new roles to its executive leadership team as the company continues to build upon its footprint as the leading organization connecting companies with veteran talent.

Dale Young was appointed Chief Financial Officer. Dale, bringing his decades of financial leadership experience to the company, will be responsible for financial planning, accounting, human resources and administration.

Mike Francomb has been promoted to Chief Technology Officer. With more than 20 years with Bradley-Morris/RecruitMilitary, Mike most recently served as the SVP of Technology and will be responsible for leading the technological strategic vision and execution for the company which feeds current and future customer and client experiences and products.

“I am thrilled to announce the appointments of Dale and Mike to their new roles that are critically important as we continue to scale our business,” said Tim Best, CEO of Bradley-Morris/RecruitMilitary. “Dale’s decades of senior financial leadership experience and Mike’s impressive tenure and knowledge of our sector combined with his mastery of the human resources technology space will secure our placement as the industry leader in helping our clients connect with top veteran talent.”

Dale Young said, “I am extremely excited to join the Bradley-Morris/RecruitMilitary team. Under Tim’s leadership the company has established itself as a leader in the veteran resource space. I look forward to being part of a family that provides an exceptional service to our veterans and I hope to bring focused financial leadership to the organization to help further strengthen our brand in the market.”        

Mike Francomb said, “I’m humbled and excited by this appointment. It signifies a commitment by the company to keep pushing forward as a leader in the recruiting space. With the rapid development of new technologies supporting HR and recruiting, I’m enthusiastic about how we plan to bring them together in unique ways and develop our own technology, to more efficiently and effectively connect the companies we work with and the military veterans we serve.”

Dale Young Biography:

Dale was appointed as CFO of Bradley-Morris/RecruitMilitary in January 2020. He has previously served in senior leadership roles at The First Group, Diamond Resorts International, Universal Studios, the Ritz Carlton Club and Marriott Vacations Worldwide.

An active certified public accountant, Dale is a graduate of the University of Central Florida and Tulane University with degrees in accounting and history.

Mike Francomb Biography:

Mike was appointed as CTO of Bradley-Morris/RecruitMilitary in January 2020 having previously served as SVP of Technology. Mike has been with the organization for 21 years and served in a variety of key senior leadership roles including technology, sales, recruiting, business and event operations, marketing and strategic business development. Mike joined RecruitMilitary in its start-up phase in 1998 because of his passion to serve veterans and expand his experience in a start-up environment.

Mike served as an Army Field Artillery Officer for seven years after graduating from the United States Military Academy. While in the Army, Mike held a variety of front-line leadership and staff positions, and deployed to Operation Desert Shield / Desert Storm with the 24th Infantry Division out of Fort Stewart, GA. He also served as a gunnery instructor at the United States Army Field Artillery School.

To learn more about Bradley-Morris, visit http://bradleymorris.com and follow them on LinkedIn.

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About Bradley-Morris, Inc.

Bradley-Morris, Inc. (http://www.Bradley-Morris.com), the largest military-focused recruiting company in the U.S., offers employers access to more than 1,000,000 military job seekers via services that include contingency recruiting as well as military job fairs and employer branding via its RecruitMilitary subsidiary.

About RecruitMilitary

RecruitMilitary (http://www.recruitmilitary.com) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bradley-Morris, Inc. (BMI), the largest military-focused recruiting company in the U.S. Together, BMI and RecruitMilitary offer employers access to more than 1,000,000 military job seekers via services that include contingency recruiting, military job fairs, a job board, employer branding, a military base publication and more.

About MBA Veterans Network

The MBA Veterans Network (http://www.mbaveterans.com) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bradley-Morris (BMI), the largest military-focused recruiting company in the U.S. MBA Veterans Network is an organization dedicated to connecting military veteran students and alumni at the world’s top-ranked universities with employers who value their elite academic credentials, military leadership abilities, and limitless career potential.

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Ground-breaking MIT Professional Education Course to Address Developing Health-Centered Communities


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By connecting respected leaders in real estate, urban design, health care and public policy, with expert faculty from two of the world’s most prestigious academic institutions, this groundbreaking new course will help accelerate the development of health-centered communities,

A ground-breaking new course delivered by MIT Professional Education, Developing Health-Centered Communities: The Next Revolution in Real Estate, brings together renowned faculty from the MIT Center for Real Estate and Harvard Medical School Executive Education (HMS). With expert leaders in real estate, medicine, public health and technology, participants will explore innovative ways of adapting and developing urban spaces to support the health and well-being of the world’s growing aging population.

“This course came about due to our desire at MIT Professional Education to explore bringing together the expertise of MIT and the Harvard Medical School to address key human health challenges, in keeping with the spirit of MIT’s mission to advance knowledge to help address some of the world’s greatest challenges,” said Bhaskar Pant, Executive Director, MIT Professional Education. “By connecting respected leaders in real estate, urban design, health care and public policy, with expert faculty from two of the world’s most prestigious academic institutions, this groundbreaking new course will help accelerate the development of health-centered communities designed to address the challenges and opportunities of caring for our world’s growing elderly population.”

“Health-centered communities are a revolutionary concept that could transform the future of urban and suburban planning,” said Dennis Frenchman, Director of the MIT Center for Real Estate and the Class of 1922 Professor of Urban Design and Planning. “Baby boomers are looking for convenient, affordable, aging-in-place health care options. Millennials, meanwhile, are pursuing physical environments that support their well-being and community-centric values. Our goal is to provide a blueprint for how to navigate these complex and profound demographic and cultural shifts taking shape throughout our society.”

Developing Health-Centered Communities: The Next Revolution in Real Estate takes place April 13-17, 2020 on both the MIT and HMS campuses. Over the course of five days, participants will work alongside a select group of peers from across the globe and industries — taking part in project-based learning opportunities, site visits, Health Impact Assessments and other activities. Guided by prominent faculty, physicians and planners, they’ll explore key topics inherent to creating a vibrant, health-centered community, such as:

  • Design principles of healthy neighborhoods: medical evidence about how communities and built environments can influence health and disease (e.g., through effects on mobility, social interaction, the chemical and microbial environment, etc.);
  • Economics of healthy communities: value proposition and ROI on a broad-scale, over time;
  • Responsive architecture and technologies that support children, the elderly and those with special needs;
  • Forces shaping the future of health care: economics, digital platforms, sensors, and artificial intelligence;
  • New models for health care delivery;
  • Start-ups focused on healthy communities and cities.


Lead instructors of the course include Professor Dennis Frenchman, Director of the MIT Center for Real Estate in the School of Architecture and Planning, and Dr. Stanley Shaw, Associate Dean for Executive Education at Harvard Medical School. A long list of respected leaders in real estate and health arenas are expected to take part, including: Andy Altman, Joseph Allen, Wanda McClain, Madhuri Reddy, Maggie Super Church, J. Phillip Thompson, and more.

Registration for the course is now open. For more information or to enroll, visit our course page.    

About MIT Professional Education

A leader in technology and engineering education, MIT Professional Education provides world-class learning opportunities for professionals who are looking to advance their careers, creatively address complex problems, and build a better

future.

About Harvard Medical School Executive Education

HMS Executive Education engages business leaders whose work impacts health care and exposes them to the real-world practice of medicine, cutting-edge trends in science, clinical workflows, and health care delivery.

About MIT Center for Real Estate

Founded in 1983, the MIT Center for Real Estate’s mission is to positively impact the quality of the built environment and to educate real estate professionals in the practice of city-making on a global scale through our graduate degree program, research, and industry engagement.

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Ex-Relic Designer Stefan Haines Joins Pixelmatic to Architect Infinite Fleet Game Economy


Pixelmatic has announced the addition of Stefan Haines as its latest recruit for building the company’s new flagship MMO space strategy game, Infinite Fleet. Haines, a meticulous game designer with years of experience at Relic Entertainment, joins several fellow Relic alumni on the new galactic fleet command blockbuster.

Haines’ impressive resumé consists of stints at three game studios in Canada, over the course of more than a decade. His career started at Relic where he split his time between two highly rated RTS titles: “Company of Heroes” and “Dawn of War.” He went on to spend 9 years at Relic and was involved with more than 10 different projects.

Following Relic, Stefan decided to expand his horizons by entering mobile gaming, with stints at Roadhouse Interactive and then IUGO Mobile Entertainment. At Roadhouse he laid down the groundwork for game economy and balance on Iron Maiden: Legacy of the Beast. The game is rated as the #1 epic dark fantasy mobile RPG and continues to run today – it has even inspired Iron Maiden’s world concert tour of a similar name. Having left the game in good hands, Stefan joined IUGO Mobile Entertainment and was tasked with designing the game economy and progression for the top grossing Lord of the Rings mobile title, “Middle Earth: Shadow of War.” He speaks of this experience as one of his proudest since he had to work under immense pressure to deliver a highly polished product that ended up being extremely well received by the players.

What’s most interesting about Stefan’s design background (especially for gamers), however, is probably how he got into it in the first place. Stefan was one of the top players on the ladder in the original Dawn of War game and was an active member in the community. With his heavy involvement with the game and the community, the developers started involving him for feedback on game balance. Eventually, he was offered the chance to work on the game itself at Relic and needless to say, he took that opportunity in a flash!

Stefan’s career started with a focus on balance design, but gradually evolved more towards economy design. After having been in charge of economy design for 3 social mobile titles, he is excited to bring that expertise to Infinite Fleet. Stefan spoke of exciting new prospects with a player-driven economy for Infinite Fleet, “I want to maximize player dependence on others to create social interactions and keep the economic engine of the game running. I want players to be interacting with each other to build towards something greater than what they could do by themselves – to create that sense of community and camaraderie between players.”

While enthusiastic, Stefan realizes that designing the economy of an MMO game is no easy feat, “MMOs often prove a challenge for developers as players can chew through content faster than expected. Infinite Fleet hopes to address this by focusing on a more modern live ops experience. This game world is intended to be living and breathing, with regular events for the players to engage in as the story progresses and is shaped by their actions.”

Stefan is also keen on exploring another frontier element of Infinite Fleet: the cryptocurrency properties of its game currency, INF. On that topic, Stefan said, “INF tokens create an interesting link between the in-game economy and the real world economy not seen in most games. Third party trading has always existed in MMOs, but the security and legitimacy of these have always been lacking. By utilizing a crypto asset in conjunction with an in-game auction house, players will be able to trade and interact with confidence.”

These words illustrate the vision and understanding Stefan already has for the economy and balance of Infinite Fleet. An avid fan of spreadsheets and analytics, Stefan utilized a methodical approach to game design during his days at Relic, and he will bring this process-driven style to Infinite Fleet as well.

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AvenueWest Global Franchise is Recognized as an Innovative Leader in the Corporate Housing / Business Travel Industry


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Team AvenueWest

This type of lodging is more than just a place to stay; it is a much-needed service provided for employees experiencing a training or transition. It in turn helps employers achieve their business goals by cultivating more engaged and focused employees.

In today’s competitive and ever evolving world of business travel, it is essential for lodging suppliers to meet and exceed the needs of professional travelers. The Corporate Housing Providers Association / CHPA, announced the nominees for the 2020 Tower of Excellence Awards for member companies and individuals that are advancing the professionalism and excellence in this segment of the business travel industry. AvenueWest is honored to be recognized in two categories this year. AvenueWest is a former winner of the Company of the Year award, and this year AvenueWest is being recognized for innovation and impact within the ever growing $10 billion-dollar corporate housing industry. Winners will be announced and honored on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at the annual industry event and meeting in Austin, TX.

The CHPA Innovation of the Year Award recognizes a company that has made significant progress in innovative advancements related to the industry. Angela Healy, CEO of AvenueWest states “AvenueWest is honored to be recognized by CHPA and to be associated with the other award nominees. Together, this group of nominees is leading the industry into the next level of service and lodging solutions.”

Secondly, the new CHPA Industry Impact Award recognizes professionals in the Corporate Housing industry for their long-term history of exemplary service and accomplishments to CHPA and the corporate housing industry. Kimberly Veazey, the founder of AvenueWest, is humbled to be included as a nominee for this the inaugural year of the Impact Award. “Having interacted with both Charlie and Gavan through our leadership and work with CHPA, I can appreciate all the efforts and impact these other honorees have made in the industry,” expressed Ms. Veazey. “I am also thankful for the leadership and tireless work the staff of CHPA commits to the growth and evolution of this industry.”

In a world before AirBnB, Sonder, and Lyric, AvenueWest saw the business potential for fully-furnished residential rentals. In 1999, AvenueWest Corporate Housing started as a small real estate management company but quickly grew to the largest provider of corporate housing rentals in Colorado. Driven by the development of new ideas, meaningful innovation and vision for corporate growth, in 2010 AvenueWest Global Franchise, LLC was launched. This enabled the national expansion of the AvenueWest Managed Corporate Housing business model. In 2018, AvenueWest Global Franchise, LLC, was named by the State of Colorado as a Colorado Company to Watch. This award acknowledged the drive, excellence and influence of AvenueWest as a growing company in the state. Founded on the principles of service, quality and choice, AvenueWest Global Franchise now has 16 local real estate franchise brokerages and just launched AvenueWest Canada to further its North American expansion.

Today, AvenueWest still has the same mission statement it started with in 1999. We can best serve our tenants and property owners by always improving the quality of everything we do as a team. We are committed to the process of becoming a continuously self-improving organization. There are two secrets to the company’s success, says Ms Healy. First, we work hard to run AvenueWest as a team and develop a place where our employees enjoy coming to work, take pride in what they do and create lasting solutions for the tasks at hand. Secondly, we believe in doing business the old-fashioned way, person-to-person with high standards for customer service. “We are able to offer the relocating or traveling professionals more than just a temporary place to call home. We also help them get to know and love their new city like we do. Many of our customers come back to us time and time again because they know they can depend on us for reliable information about the city their employees are relocating to.”

“We are now poised for strong growth,” believes Ms Healy. “We have proven our original business model and we have perfected and proven our franchise model. We will start by growing to 25 offices by the end of 2020.” In addition, AvenueWest has identified over 230 North American cities, where the AvenueWest business model will work and there is sufficient lodging demand.

According to CHPA, “This type of lodging is more than just a place to stay; it is a much-needed service provided for employees experiencing a training or transition. It in turn helps employers achieve their business goals by cultivating more engaged and focused employees. It is estimated that the annual collective U.S. domestic employee transfer volume for Fortune 500 companies is 244,595.” As businesses expand and require specific talent, they rely on AvenueWest Managed Corporate Housing to meet the housing needs of their employees. The average AvenueWest tenant stays over 100 days. These furnished rentals are a true home away from home.

About AvenueWest

AvenueWest Managed Corporate Housing was founded in 1999. In 2010, AvenueWest Global Franchise was established to expand the business and corporate housing services throughout the United States. In 2019, AvenueWest Canada was launched to continue to expand the franchise program into Canada. Currently, AvenueWest Global Franchise has 16 offices located in Atlanta GA, Boulder CO, Colorado Springs CO, Dallas TX, Denver CO, Denver South / DTC CO, Northern Colorado, Las Vegas NV, Phoenix AZ, Raleigh NC, Sacramento CA, San Francisco CA, Scottsdale AZ, St Louis MO, Tucson AZ and Toronto, Ontario Canada.

Our Vision: AvenueWest’s vision is to provide quality Managed Corporate Housing by professionally servicing a unique niche of business travelers with investment owners’ properties.

Our Mission: AvenueWest’s primary objective is to provide high quality condominiums, townhomes, lofts, single family homes and apartments to meet the short-term executive housing demand. We can best serve our tenants and property owners by always improving the quality of everything we do as a team. We are committed to the process of becoming a continuously self-improving organization.

http://www.AvenueWest.com

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