Reliance Partners

Reliance is poised to provide solutions for safeguarding the supply chain networks that drive the American economy forward.

TAMPA, Fla. (PRWEB)
January 13, 2020

Reliance Partners (Reliance), a leading provider of commercial insurance products and services for transportation and logistics clients, appoints Brenda Wiser to the position of Chief Marketing Officer and announces expansion into Tampa, Florida, to accommodate rapid growth while leveraging the area’s strong industry presence.

Wiser is an accomplished insurance professional maintaining both her TRS (Transportation Risk Specialist) and CIC (Certified Insurance Counselor) designations. She also serves on the board of the Motor Carrier Insurance Education Foundation (MCIEF) and speaks regularly around the country educating industry associates on motor carrier insurance coverage and programs.

“Brenda adds 30 years of transportation insurance insights to the team,” says Reliance COO Laura Ann Howell. “We’re thrilled to have her on the team and excited to draw inspiration from her expertise to improve our processes and refine our client experience along the way.”

Reliance’s new location marks the company’s eighth branch office to be located at 2202 N Westshore Blvd, Suite 200, Tampa, FL 33607. The office will join existing locations in Austin, Texas; Chicago, Illinois; Birmingham, Alabama; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Victoria, Texas, Sacramento, California, and Chattanooga, Tennessee. Teo Cardenas, previously charged with leading the agency’s first Florida office, in 2018, will remain at the helm in Tampa.

Reliance strategically selected the new location to accommodate an increase in market demands due to factors like the expansion of the Panama Canal, trade agreements with Cuba and other emerging Caribbean and South American economies, and I-4 emphasis as a freight corridor.

“The I-4 corridor has the 10th largest economy in the U.S. with a GDP of more than $300 billion,” says Reliance President Chad Eichelberger. “And with truck freight volumes in the Tampa Bay area projected to increase by as much as 65% by 2040, we’re poised to provide solutions for safeguarding the supply chain networks, like this one, that drive the American economy forward.”

ABOUT RELIANCE PARTNERS

Chattanooga-based Reliance Partners is America’s fastest-growing, privately-held insurance agency focused on the transportation and logistics space. Through the company’s commitment to service excellence and continuous process innovation, Reliance shields thousands of customers against costly risk and accelerates sustainable business growth.

Reliance has been awarded Best Workplace by Inc. magazine every year since 2016, voted 8th Best Workplace in America by Fortune magazine, named one of the most innovative and disruptive companies in freight by Freight.Tech100, and ranked Top 10 private companies in the U.S. for fastest growth according to Inc.com.

Reliance is hiring! To join an award-winning team, please visit our careers page.

For more information, please visit http://www.reliancepartners.com

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4R Systems

“4R’s Retail Clarity is our way of educating retailers and being transparent throughout our entire process. It eliminates the unknowns. More importantly, it shows profit results for the retailer in advance of choosing our solution.” —Mark Garland, EVP Sales, Marketing & Solutions, 4R Systems

BERWYN, Pa. (PRWEB)
January 12, 2020

4R Systems, Inc., a leading provider of cloud-based AI analytics solutions that help retailers optimize their supply chain and merchandising decisions, announced its full suite of inventory profit optimization solutions will be presented at the 2020 NRF Annual Convention & Expo. The company’s innovative SaaS solutions help retailers improve strategic decisions across the entire product lifecycle and maximize profits from their retail inventory investments.

With technology expanding and improving at an unprecedented rate, it is more difficult than ever for retailers to find supply chain solutions that directly drive profit improvements. Implementing or changing technologies in retail stores requires significant time and resources and is usually done without proof of improvement. Providers use a host of buzzwords in attempt to attract retailers, adding another layer of complexity which makes choosing retail technology even more convoluted.

4R Systems guides retailers to results with clarity. The company makes it easy for retailers to navigate through the buzzwords and find the right solutions that bring results. 4R helps its clients see in advance what their profit potential is so there is never any guessing. 4R utilizes advanced solutions to bring retailers more profit than ever before and receive higher returns from their retail inventory.

Mark Garland, 4R’s Executive Vice President Sales, Marketing & Solutions, said “At 4R, we help retailers not only navigate through the complexities of inventory and supply chain solutions, but also to understand why things like Machine Learning and AI are important and what they mean. 4R’s Retail Clarity is our way of educating retailers and being transparent throughout our entire process. It eliminates the unknowns. More importantly, it shows profit results for the retailer in advance of choosing our solution. Come see us during the NRF expo and see how we have helped retailers increase profit and solve other inventory or supply chain issues for years.”

4R’s solutions are cloud based, require little to no additional IT resources, require no additional staff, and most importantly, no capital investments. With 4R, retailers can get the clarity and the profit they need to thrive in 2020 and beyond.

Retailers can learn more about 4R’s retail solutions at NRF’s Big Show, January 12-14, 2020, at booth 5381. Retailers can also visit http://4rsystems.com/nrf, to get a free NRF pass courtesy of 4R Systems.

About 4R Systems

4R is a leading provider of cloud-based, prescriptive analytics solutions leveraging the latest machine learning and AI strategies that help retailers optimize their supply chain and merchandising decisions.

Our innovative SaaS solutions are dedicated to helping retailers improve strategic decisions across the key functional areas of demand planning, omni-channel replenishment, assortment optimization, product markdown and seasonal allocation planning. Our holistic modeling learns your consumer demand including price elasticity, seasonality, localized demand variation, promotion lifts and substitutability, while allowing you to control the amount of risk.

Whether you are a traditional or pure e-commerce retailer our benefit driven methodology provides a flexible framework of exception-based management and scenario planning to meet the needs of a competitive landscape. Call (610) 644-1234 or visit http://www.4rsystems.com.

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Congratulations Jennine and Kenya

“Kenya’s passion is to educate, coach and empower agents to develop their dream business. Jennine is a highly respected, successful agent who embraces our model and culture and is perfect to lead our thriving office. The future is bright with this leadership team in place.” – Lisa Peel, owner.

DALLAS (PRWEB)
January 10, 2020

United® Real Estate, one of the fastest growing national real estate organizations, announces the expansion of its United Real Estate | Solutions’ leadership team with the promotion of Jennine Smith to principal broker. As Smith transitions from agent into her new position, former principal broker, Kenya Stafford, will transition into the company’s Director of Agent Success.

As a native of Knoxville with a passion for real estate, Jennine has had the opportunity to see the landscape of Knoxville grow and transform over the years. With a background in the financial industry, Smith made the transition to real estate and has proven to be a successful real estate professional. Her dedication to clients, agents and giving back to the community aligns Smith perfectly with the United model, making her transition to principal broker seamless. Smith will be responsible for continuing to grow and strengthen the brand while providing United agents and their clients the coaching, tools and support needed to address the challenges in the residential real estate industry.

“I am truly humbled and honored to be stepping up as Principal Broker for the United Real Estate Solutions office in Knoxville,” exclaimed Jennine Smith. “We have an amazing group of agents and our owner, Lisa Peel, is very supportive and willing to do whatever it takes for us to be successful in this market. Having been an agent with this office since almost day one and seeing where we have grown over the past 2.5 years has been an awesome transition to witness. I am excited to continue this growth pattern and help build up our brand and our agents to be the best in our marketplace. Joining United has been a great path to many freedoms for me personally and professionally and now having the opportunity to serve as principal broker affirms my decision to come here and grow even more personally and professionally.”

United | Solutions has grown from an infant company in Knoxville to over 130 real estate professionals in two years under the leadership of Kenya Stafford, former principal broker. As Stafford transitions into her new role, Director of Agent Success, she will further focus on assisting agents in growing their careers by providing training and education as they find their freedom with United.

“I am incredibly passionate about seeing real estate agents become fulfilled and successful in their careers, supporting them to identify and work towards their life goals while educating and training them to be the best in the industry,” expressed Kenya Stafford. “With years of participation in personal coaching, supporting my own business vision and life goals, my passion is to help professional agents see their potential, understand their specific needs and help them implement the actions to make it happen.”

“It is a great pleasure to step forward into this next phase of growth through expanded leadership to better serve our current and future agents,” said Lisa Peel, owner of United | Solutions. “These two ladies are the ‘dream team’ of real estate leadership in East Tennessee. In her heart of hearts, Kenya’s passion is to educate, coach and empower agents to develop the business of their dreams. Jennine is a highly respected and successful agent who embraces our model and culture and is the perfect fit to lead our already thriving real estate office. The future is bright with this leadership team in place.”

Agents interested in learning about career opportunities with United Real Estate | Solutions can visit JoinUnitedRESolutions.com or call Kenya Stafford at 865-621-2040.

To learn more about United Real Estate’s franchise opportunities, visit GrowWithUnited.com or call 877.201.7640.

A Closer Look at United Real Estate

United Real Estate– a division of the United Real Estate Group – was founded with the purpose of offering solutions to the challenges facing agents in the residential real estate brokerage industry. Providing the latest training, marketing and technology tools to both agents and brokers under a 100-percent commission strategy, United Real Estate makes it more profitable for an agent to sell real estate and for real estate brokers to leverage a complete system to better grow a successful, thriving real estate brokerage. Named as a “frontrunner” in the real estate industry in 2013, “part of the next generation of real estate brokers” in 2014 by the Swanepoel TRENDS Report, as well as being listed in the “Power 200 Most Influential” from 2015-2019 by Swanepoel Power 200. United Real Estate has more than 85 offices and over 4,900 agents. Through a worldwide franchise solution, United continues to rapidly expand and was named to the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private companies four times from 2015-2019 and 2018 Entrepreneur Franchise 500® – Ranked in Top 100 New Franchises, Top Franchises and Top Brands. Driven by an unwavering commitment to giving back, a pillar of United’s core values and guiding principles, United Real Estate is proud to support and partner with Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization, as United’s charity of choice.

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With technology at the forefront of the broker, agent and consumer experiences, I’m proud to be in the trenches with the Constellation Real Estate Group – acquiring, developing, and delivering technology that empowers our users to grow their businesses and best serve their clients

BELLEVUE, Wash. (PRWEB)
January 10, 2020

The Constellation Real Estate Group (CREG), a portfolio of 15 market-leading technology companies in the real estate vertical, is proud to announce that CREG President Scott Smith and Vice President of Business Development Tom George have both been named among RISMedia’s 2020 Newsmakers, a group of dynamic individuals recognized for their contributions to the real estate industry. CREG is best known for its long-term investment strategy and commitment to being a stable technology provider in the fragmented real estate industry.

“Every day, real estate professionals make significant positive impacts on many, many people,” said John Featherston, CEO, president and publisher of RISMedia. “The world of organized real estate is constantly changing and adapting to meet the needs of consumers in every marketplace. The real estate leaders whose activities are making a positive difference in serving the needs of consumers and the communities they live in are celebrated in RISMedia’s Newsmakers, and RISMedia is proud to honor these leaders throughout the year.”

“With technology at the forefront of the broker, agent and consumer experiences, I’m proud to be in the trenches with the Constellation Real Estate Group, acquiring, developing and delivering technology that empowers our users to grow their businesses and best serve their clients,” said Smith. “It’s an honor to be named alongside other industry leaders whose contributions are positively impacting this industry.”

Scott Smith, recognized as a Futurist|Forward Thinker in the industry, serves as the President and General Manager of the Constellation Real Estate Group, overseeing and driving organic growth across a portfolio of 15 market-leading real estate technology brands. Smith also leads building out the CREG portfolio through ongoing acquisitions and integrations. Smith holds over 30 years of experience working in technology and has spent the last two decades within the real estate vertical.

Tom George, named a Trailblazer| Agent of Change, serves as the Vice President of Business Development for CREG, which operates as a part of the Perseus Operating Group and is a division of Constellation Software Inc. He has spent over 25 years acquiring and managing technology companies and the last 20 years in the real estate vertical. George is responsible for driving growth across the CREG portfolio through ongoing acquisitions, with a focus on innovation and long-term management.

“Being recognized in the company with many franchise, broker and MLS partners of brands within the Constellation Real Estate Group is truly an honor,” said George. “Congratulations to our fellow Newsmakers for their hard work and contributions to our industry.”

RISMedia selects its Newsmakers based on accomplishments including, but not limited to:

• Advancing the real estate industry
• Impacting change
• Technology achievements
• Thought leadership and influence
• Creativity and innovation

RISMedia will celebrate and recognize the 2020 Real Estate Newsmakers at its Annual Newsmakers Reception & Dinner on May 13th, 2020 at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.

About Constellation Real Estate Group

The Constellation Real Estate Group acquires and invests in real estate software brands that are committed to providing long-term solutions and partnerships with franchises, brokers, agents, MLSs, and associations. CREG provides a suite of market-leading technology solutions designed specifically for the real estate industry through its portfolio of brands: Market Leader, Mortgage Builder, offrs.com, SmartZip, TorchX, Constellation Web Solutions, Sharper Agent, Zurple, Z57, Diverse Solutions, Birdview, ReloSpec, Real Estate Digital, Emphasys Software, and Baynet World. Over 500,000 real estate agents, teams, and brokerages across North America rely on CREG’s products and services to power, manage, and grow their businesses.

For more information, visit https://www.constellationreg.com

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Mike Pappas,
CEO of Pappas Physical and Hand Therapy

“As the Pappas family continues to grow, we are excited that this new chapter of growth allows us to serve the community with a company we’ve known and respected for many years,”

CRANSTON, R.I. (PRWEB)
January 10, 2020

Pappas Physical Therapy is proud to announce it has partnered with outpatient physical therapy and sports medicine provider, OPT Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine, a private physical therapy practice with 6 locations across Rhode Island.

The partnership will allow Pappas and OPT to operate together, further bolstering the group’s footprint to a total of 15 clinics and providing needed care to more Ocean State communities.

“Since our inception in 2007, our primary goal has been to provide each and every patient with the highest standard of care and to continuously make that care available to new patients across our home state,” said Mike Pappas, PT, DPT, CEO of Pappas. “As the Pappas family continues to grow, we are excited that this new chapter of growth allows us to check both of those boxes with a company we’ve known and respected for many years,” said Pappas.

The OPT clinical team will have greater access to nationally recognized physical therapy education programs through Pappas’ partner Confluent Health and the Evidence In Motion family of companies, which includes the International Spine and Pain Institute, NeuroRecovery Training Institute, and KinetaCore.

“OPT’s commitment to strengthening our community is unwavering,” said OPT partner, Bert Reid, DPT.

OPT provides onsite physical therapy at Roger Williams University and supplies local high schools with athletic trainers and strength and conditioning coaches.

“OPT is excited to continue our focus on improving the lives of our patients and clients. This partnership will allow our team of Doctors of Physical Therapy, Licensed Physical Therapists, Certified Athletic Trainers, Strength & Conditioning Coaches and Personal Trainers to continue to meet and exceed the needs of our community,” said OPT partner Don Levine, DPT.

The clinic locations are located in:

• Barrington, 236 County Rd. Barrington, RI 02806, (401) 247-0500
• Bristol, 652 Wood St. Bristol, RI 02809, (401) 396-9581
• Middletown, 1181 Aquidneck Ave. Middletown, RI 02842, (401) 845-0840
• Tiverton, 1812 Main Rd. Tiverton, RI 02878, (401) 625-9855
• Warren, 851 Main Street, Lower Level, Warren, RI 02885, (401) 337-5800
• Wakefield, 730 Kingstown Rd. #A14, Wakefield, RI 02879, (401) 284-3424

For more information about Pappas Physical Therapy, their partnership with OPT, or to meet with one of their expert therapists, please visit http://www.PappasPT.com.

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About Pappas Physical Therapy:

Founded in 2007, Pappas Physical Therapy is a team of physical and occupational therapists that pride themselves on providing their Rhode Island communities with the highest quality of care. Located in 15 clinics across the state, our staff specialize in the evaluation and treatment of individuals with orthopaedic and neurological problems, post-surgical conditions, sprains and strains, traumatic injuries, and degenerative joint processes. Pappas Physical Therapy is conveniently located in Warwick, East Greenwich, Cranston, Johnston, Lincoln, Smithfield and North Providence, RI. For more information, visit PappasPT.com

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I’m thrilled with the opportunity to join the Board of the Night Stalker Foundation where I can utilize my literary and military experience to help support the soldiers and families of the Regiment in a meaningful and impactful way.

OAK GROVE, Ky. (PRWEB)
January 07, 2020

The Night Stalker Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of renowned writer and educator, MyLinh Shattan, to its Board of Directors effective immediately.

Night Stalkers are the Soldiers of the elite 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne), the unit made famous by their depiction in the movie, “Blackhawk Down”, and the Foundation is a non-profit organization providing support to that unit’s current and former members and their families.

LTG (ret) Kevin Mangum, Chairman of the Night Stalker Foundation Board of Directors, said, “MyLinh brings an important new dimension to our Foundation’s Board of Directors with her extensive experience in professional writing and podcast production coupled with her military service experience and other charitable efforts.”

“I’m thrilled with the opportunity to join the Board of the Night Stalker Foundation where I can utilize my literary and military experience to help support the soldiers and families of the Regiment in a meaningful and impactful way,” said Shatten.

She holds a Bachelor’s degree from the US Military Academy at West Point, as well as an MBA from Florida Southern College and an MFA from Queens University.

More information on the Night Stalker Foundation can be found on the newly launched website at https://nightstalkerfoundation.com.

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” Success means making meaningful work that promotes inclusivity”

BOSTON (PRWEB)
January 09, 2020

Businesswoman Alexandra Arrivillaga DeCastro Starts off 2020 with the Launch of LatinTouch Agency.

LatinTouch Agency is a new endeavor for Boston entrepreneur Alexandra Arrivillaga DeCastro. The company will have offices in Massachusetts.

Today, Alexandra Arrivillaga DeCastro announced the launch of LatinTouch Agency. The core initiative of LatinTouch Agency is to ensure Latinos are positively represented in the business world. Ms. DeCastro has a background in consulting management, security, and communications that will support LatinTouch Agency’s goals. Prior to forming LatinTouch Agency, Ms. DeCastro was the CEO and Founder of Owl Management Consulting, LLC, Proplex 5, LLC, Social Biz, LLC and Lock It Up Security, LLC.

When asked why the need for such a company, Ms. DeCastro replied, “I saw that Latinos weren’t fully represented in all businesses. I want business leaders to see that Latinos are not the stereotype that was assigned to them.” As a Latin professional, she will help other Latinos who have faced discrimination as a consumer as well as an entrepreneur. Ms. DeCastro strongly believes in being authentic and consults with Fortune 500 companies to make their stores more comfortable for Latinos, which results in increased sales and social media connectivity. She understands the Latino and Portuguese communities in Boston and still has close ties to them. She believed that education was the key to success and went to Lesley College. She continued her education to earn an MBA and a doctorate. However, true entrepreneurship cannot be learned in a classroom. Ms. DeCastro’s story is not unique, but her business expertise is.

The focus on LatinTouch Agency will be on strategy and inclusion consulting through innovative thinking, marketing and leadership. Ms. DeCastro has partners in Dubai and Barranquilla, who share in her philosophy that “success means making meaningful work that promotes inclusivity.” The name LatinTouch Agency comes from Ms. DeCastro’s passion to help Latinos leave their “touch” in our world.

The company is headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts with a second office in Westborough. For more information, please contact Ms. DeCastro at http://www.latintouchagency.com

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