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Matt Beall named CEO of Beall’s, Inc.

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Matt Beall named CEO Bealls Inc.

Matt Beall is a brilliant and decisive executive who cares deeply about our Company, our associates and our guests. The Board, the Senior Leadership Team and I have great confidence that he will guide us to even greater heights in the future.” Says Steve Knopik, Executive Chairman of the Board


BRADENTON, Fla. (PRWEB)

Bradenton, Florida based retailer Beall’s Inc. announced Friday that Robert Matthews Beall III (Matt) has been named Chief Executive Officer.

Matt is the fourth in a succession of leaders from the Beall family that have guided the Company to thrive and prosper for more than 100 years. He is the great grandson of Robert Matthews Beall, Sr, who founded the company in 1915. Egbert “ER” Beall, Matt’s grandfather, joined his dad in the business in 1940. After starting out as a store manager in 1970 Matt’s father, Robert M. Beall II (Bob), led the Company as President and CEO from 1980 through 2006 and then remained on as Chairman of the Board until his retirement in 2017.

Matt began his retail career while in college. He worked in the West Bradenton Beall’s Store as a sales associate and then at the Beall’s Outlet distribution center processing merchandise. After graduating from the University of Florida in 2001 with a bachelor’s degree in business, Matt moved to Manhattan and began work for Ross Stores as an Assistant Buyer. Two years later, Matt returned to Florida and earned his MBA from Stetson University. He joined the family business in 2004 as a Buyer for Beall’s Outlet, and has spent the past 15 years working his way up in Beall’s and Beall’s Outlet. His experience includes serving as a Store Manager and working in nearly every corporate function including Buying, Planning, Marketing, Exclusive Brands, Finance, Logistics and Store Operations. Most recently Matt has served as the President of Beall’s Stores.

Matt assumes the CEO role from Steve Knopik who was the first non-family member to lead the Company. Steve was promoted to CEO in 2006 when Bob Beall stepped down from that role. He will continue to serve the Company as its Executive Chairman. Steve issued the following statement: “Matt Beall is a brilliant and decisive executive who cares deeply about our Company, our associates and our guests. The Board, the Senior Leadership Team and I have great confidence that he will guide us to even greater heights in the future.”

About Bealls Inc. and Bealls/Burkes Outlet

Headquartered in Bradenton, Florida since its founding in 1915, Beall’s, Inc. is a family-owned corporation that operates more than 550 stores in 17 states under the names of Bealls, Bealls Outlet, Burkes Outlet, Home Centric and Bunulu. Bealls Inc. is not affiliated with Bealls Stores operated in Texas by Stage Stores.

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Sam Bugarsky named as President & CEO of Wilco.

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MT. ANGEL, Ore. (PRWEB)

Sam is not new to Wilco. He most recently served as the President of Retail Stores and then Interim CEO. He has been with the cooperative for over 30 years. When asked about Sam’s impact, Jake Wilson, Wilco’s Marketing Director said, “I’ve been at Wilco for 20 years, and Sam has always been known for his business acumen. He has been the architect of many “firsts.” But it’s his influence on the company’s values and culture that stand out.”

Regarding those firsts, Sam was charged with starting and managing Wilco’s centralized purchasing and distribution department and was instrumental in delivering other advancements, like the store’s first point of sale and live inventory management system. His ideas also extend to the company’s agriculture and community efforts as he initiated Wilco’s FFA Forever program that has raised over $1,000,000 in support of Oregon and Washington FFA.

Sam has led different areas of the business, most notably, he drove the efforts for the first ground up, new Wilco Farm Store and the design of a model store with five signature departments and over 20,000 square feet of retail space. He has championed a customer-focus attitude which has led to success and the core of Wilco’s profitability and returns to farmer-owners. Sam’s focus on steady, sustainable growth have spanned decades, including expansion beyond Oregon and Washington as the cooperative plans to enter California next year.

Sam’s diverse background started in the warehouse loading out feed at the Canby, Oregon store. From there he moved into management of several areas; from the bulk petroleum and propane department, agronomy business (now the west division of Valley Agronomics), transportation and several other administrative support teams.

When asked to expand on Sam’s cultural impact, Jake said, “Sam has always supported constant improvement, finding best practices, and being collaborative yet decisive. He thinks of our frontline team a lot, making sure those who work directly with our customers are factored into all decisions.”

For the past eight years Wilco has been named a Top Workplace in Oregon and Southwest Washington. They are one of six companies to have received the award all eight years; being named the #1 Best Workplace one of those. A common denominator, Sam. He has been a member of Wilco’s Executive Team the entire time.

Outside of the office, you may see Sam out on a run. He has participated in over 50 marathons and half marathons; likely many of those Wilco “firsts” were dreamed up while jogging down the streets of his hometown in West Linn, Oregon.

If Sam’s past performance is any indication of what Wilco’s farmer-owners, customers and team members should expect; the team will have a solid place to work, net income will increase, and relationships between business units and customers will strengthen, because that is what he’s done.

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High Wire Networks Names Charles Hughes as Chief Operating Officer

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Charles Hughes, Chief Operating Officer at High Wire Networks

“Charles brings extensive experience, outstanding knowledge of the business, zeal for customer satisfaction, and most of all his leadership and a deep commitment to our core values of trust, growth, innovation and quality.”


CHICAGO (PRWEB)

High Wire Networks, a leading global technical field, professional and cybersecurity services company, announced today that Charles Hughes, an operations management and service delivery expert with more than 20 years of executive experience, has joined the company as Chief Operating Officer.

As COO, Hughes is charged with leading High Wire Networks’ strategic initiatives to improve program management, processes, integration and service delivery.

Hughes comes to High Wire Networks after two years at Acuative as Vice President of Technical Site Services. Previously, he held positions as Director of IT Field Services at Walgreens, Director of Field Services at Intrado-Positron and Director of Field Services at Telsource Corporation. Hughes started his operations management career at Level 3 Communications, rapidly advancing to the position of Director of Network Operations. He is also a veteran and served in the U.S. Army for more than 12 years, being awarded the Bronze Star and Sergeant Morales Leadership Award for his achievements.

“I could not be happier for our customers and teammates that Charles is joining the High Wire Networks’ team,” said Mark Porter, President and CEO at High Wire Networks. “Charles brings extensive experience, outstanding knowledge of the business, zeal for customer satisfaction, and most of all his leadership and a deep commitment to our core values of trust, growth, innovation and quality. We’re thrilled to have him join our leadership team and propel High Wire Networks forward in 2020 and beyond.”

Hughes joined High Wire Networks to capitalize on the opportunity to leverage new technology to modernize service delivery models and take the company’s value proposition to the next level. “I’m eager to get to work with Mark and rest of the High Wire Networks team,” said Hughes. “I am nowhere near the finish line in my career. I want to build a stronger, larger service delivery platform at High Wire Networks that stands out in the industry.”

About High Wire Networks

For nearly 20 years, High Wire Networks has been a trusted partner to VARs, MSPs, distributors, integrators, manufacturers and telecom providers by enabling them to minimize overhead while extending delivery capabilities around the world. Our flexible workforce delivers vendor-agnostic technical field, professional and security services in more than 180 countries. Our services include design, installation, configuration and support for unified communications, wired and wireless networks, cabling and infrastructure, and electrical systems. Our new Overwatch Managed Security Platform-as-a-Service enables our partners to deliver comprehensive cybersecurity that’s easy to sell and easy to buy for an affordable monthly subscription. We also offer a variety of on-demand, rapid-response solutions with service levels ranging from two hours to next business day for onsite break-fix and remote technical support. With High Wire Networks, partners Get Work Done. Learn more at http://www.highwirenetworks.com.

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PKF O’Connor Davies Appoints Thomas Blaney to Regional Head of New England

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“I’m proud of the role I’ve played in shaping the direction of the Firm as it’s expanded into new geographic areas and service capabilities and this new position enables me to further focus on advancing the Firm’s reach in this important market,” said Blaney.


NEW YORK (PRWEB)

PKF O’Connor Davies, LLP, one of the nation’s largest accounting, tax, and advisory firms, announced today it has appointed Thomas Blaney to Regional Head of New England. Blaney currently serves as Partner at the Firm and Director of the Private Foundations Practice. He also leads the Firm’s Governance Committee. In his new role, Blaney will be responsible for financial and operational oversight of all of the Firm’s New England offices while leading our strategic growth initiative and expansion plans from Stamford, CT, to Boston, MA.

“Tom is a proven industry leader and a trusted member of the PKF O’Connor Davies leadership team,” said Kevin J. Keane, Managing Partner. “As we expand our footprint in New England and build out the services and solutions we offer, we need a leader who can ensure that growth matches our culture and our commitment to next-level client service. Tom’s long career with the Firm and his experience in governance and executive leadership make him the perfect choice to oversee this ongoing effort.”

Blaney has more than 35 years of industry experience specializing in the accounting and tax aspects of exempt organizations and has been with the Firm for nearly two decades. In addition to his role as leader of the Firm’s Governance Committee, he served on the Executive Committee for more than 10 years. In his role as Regional Head of New England, he will use this governance and leadership experience to forge strong cultural and operational partnerships with firms joining PKF O’Connor Davies in the New England area. This will include ensuring efficient transitions as well as facilitating collaboration at locations throughout New England and with all of the Firm’s offices.

“I’m proud of the role I’ve played in shaping the direction of the Firm as it’s expanded into new geographic areas and service capabilities and this new position enables me to further focus on advancing the Firm’s reach in this important market,” said Blaney. “I look forward to sharing what makes our Firm the best in the business as we explore new partnerships and opportunities for growth throughout New England.”

Blaney is a recognized thought leader and frequent speaker, author and contributor to events and articles related to private foundations and not-for-profit topics. His work has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s and other leading business publications. He is a Certified Fraud Examiner, licensed CPA in the states of Florida, New York and Pennsylvania, and was also appointed to the Panel on the Nonprofit Sector’s “990 PF Reform Advisory Committee.”

In 2015, Blaney received the “Ahead of the Curve” award, which is presented to the CPA who stays ahead of new legislation and trends on behalf of his clients. He is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA) and American Society of Fraud Examiners. He sits on the boards of several not-for-profits including Exponent Philanthropy, McCaddin McQuirk Foundation and Breezy Point Disaster Relief Fund. Additionally, he is on the Audit & Investment Committee of the Hudson Valley Chapter of the Make-a-Wish Foundation.

PKF O’Connor Davies has 11 offices in five states as it continues to expand through organic growth and acquisitions on the East Coast. It has supported this growth with a strategic combination of promoting from within coupled with tactical external hires.

About PKF O’Connor Davies, LLP

PKF O’Connor Davies, LLP is a full service certified public accounting and advisory firm with a long history of serving clients both domestically and internationally. With roots tracing to 1891, 11 offices in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Maryland and Rhode Island and more than 800 professionals led by over 100 partners, the Firm provides a complete range of accounting, auditing, tax and management advisory services.

PKF O’Connor Davies is a top-ranked firm according to Accounting Today’s 2019 “Top 100 Firms” list and the Firm is also recognized as a “Leader in Audit and Accounting,” a “Pacesetter in Growth” and one of the “Top Firms in the Mid-Atlantic.” In 2019, PKF O’Connor Davies was named one of Vault’s Accounting 50, a ranking of the 50 best accounting employers to work for in North America and ranked among the top 50 most prestigious accounting firms in America in a complementary Vault survey. The Firm is the 12th largest accounting firm in the New York Metropolitan area, according to Crain’s New York Business, and the 10th top accounting firm in New Jersey according to NJBiz’s 2018 rankings.

PKF O’Connor Davies is enrolled in the AICPA Peer Review Program and has central memberships in the Private Companies Practice Section (PCPS), the Employee Benefit Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC), Government Audit Quality Center (GAQC) and Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB).

By consistently delivering proactive, thorough and efficient service, PKF O’Connor Davies has built long-lasting, valuable relationships with its clients. Partners are closely involved in the day-to-day management of engagements, ensuring a high degree of client service and cost effectiveness. The Firm’s seasoned professional staff members employ a team approach to all engagements to provide clients with the utmost quality and timely services aimed at helping them succeed. Continuity of staffing and attention to detail in all client engagements make the Firm stand out among its competitors.

PKF O’Connor Davies is the lead North American representative of the international association of PKF member firms. PKF International is a network of legally independent member firms providing accounting, tax, and business advisory services in over 400 locations in 150 countries around the world. With its tradition, experience and focus on the future, PKF O’Connor Davies is ready to help clients meet today’s ever-changing economic conditions and manage the growing complexities of the regulatory environment. For more information, visit http://www.PKFOD.com.

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Dart Transit Appoints Dave Ables to Serve as Company President & CEO

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Dave Ables during his first week on the job as the President & CEO of Dart Transit Company.

Dave’s expertise in logistics and supply chain solutions, along with his experience as a business owner and entrepreneur, will serve him well as the president and CEO of our company. – Dart Chairman Donald G. Oren


EAGAN, Minn. (PRWEB)

Dart Transit Company, in its 85th year as one of America’s leading nationwide transportation service providers, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dave Ables as the company’s new President and CEO. Chosen through an extensive national search process that was overseen by Dart Chairman Donald G. Oren, Mr. Ables will be responsible for directing the day-to-day operations of Dart Transit Company. Mr. Ables will lead Dart’s management team, and he will report directly to Mr. Oren, who will continue his daily involvement in the overall operation of the company that the Oren family has owned since its founding in 1934.

Mr. Ables brings 25 years of transportation experience to his new position at Dart, serving in executive leadership positions for the past six years with premier truckload carrier PAM Transport. Prior to his appointment with Dart, Mr. Ables was the Vice President of Operations & Marketing for all 13 operating divisions at PAM Transport.

“We focused our search on finding an executive leader with the right depth and breadth of experience within all of Dart’s markets and facets. In Dave Ables, we found the right person who possesses the full range of skills and values needed to continue to move our organization forward. Over his career in transportation, Dave has established an impressive track record of success, and I am confident that Dave will bring valuable insights and innovative approaches that will benefit our entire organization and all our customers,” said Mr. Oren. “In reviewing his experience and during the interview process, we were particularly impressed with the leadership Dave has exhibited within the truckload market, and his ability to work well with employees, owner-operators, customers and the community alike. In our view, he has the right mix of experience working with all aspects of operations, customer service and sales, and he will be a high-quality leader for Dart.”

In addition to his time with PAM, Mr. Ables held truckload leadership positions with other quality carriers including Barr-Nunn, CRST and Stevens Transport. Mr. Oren and the Dart management team also took note of Mr. Ables’ prior experience in other key areas of business currently offered through the Dart Network. In serving as the Retail Supply Chain Practice Leader for Ohio’s Global Executive Solutions, Mr. Ables oversaw strategic sourcing, global purchasing, network optimization and a variety of logistics functions. Outside of trucking, Mr. Ables has been the managing member of his family-owned hardware store as well as other small businesses.

“Dave’s expertise in logistics and supply chain solutions, along with his experience as a business owner and entrepreneur, will serve him well as the president and CEO of our company,” observed Mr. Oren. “Between his wide range of career experience and the insights he shared with us, we found that Dave is an ideal fit for Dart and its variety of services, including logistics and intermodal services.

“My wife Bev and I, along with our children, David, Daniel, Bradley and Angela, are very proud of what we’ve built together at Dart, and we couldn’t be more excited to bring Dave Ables in to be Dart Transit’s President and CEO and next successful leader,” expressed Mr. Oren. “We are looking forward to working with Dave in the years ahead as our entire organization stays focused on being the best service provider in the business for drivers, owner-operators, employees, technicians and customers alike.”

Mr. Ables and his wife, Lori, both have family ties to the Midwest, growing up in Iowa where Dave attended the University of Northern Iowa. They are the proud parents of three sons, David, Samuel and Nicholas.

About Dart Transit Company:

Founded in 1934, Dart has grown to become one of America’s largest and most successful truckload dry van carriers. Dart provides shippers with a wide variety of transportation related services through the Dart Network of companies. For more information, please visit http://www.Dart.net.

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Allegheny Health Network Names Kymberly Gyure, MD, Chair of Pathology Institute

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Dr. Kymberly Gyure, Chair, AHN Pathology Institute

Dr. Gyure is an outstanding health care professional and we are excited to be moving forward with her at the helm of our pathology program.


PITTSBURGH (PRWEB)

Allegheny Health Network (AHN) has named Kymberly Gyure, MD, Chair of the AHN Pathology Institute.

Dr. Gyure, who joined AHN from WVU Medicine in May 2018, previously served as AHN’s Vice Chair of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, and Director of Anatomic Pathology. She has served as interim chair since October and is also part of the pathology faculty at Drexel University College of Medicine.

Dr. Gyure spent 13 years at the West Virginia University School of Medicine and WVU Medicine, serving in both leadership and academic positions. Before that, she was on staff at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and its related medical system. Her research interests include the areas of neuropathology and surgical pathology.

“Dr. Gyure is an outstanding health care professional and we are excited to be moving forward with her at the helm of our pathology program,” said Donald Whiting, MD, AHN Chief Medical Officer. “We look forward to the continuing success and growth of this critical component of our health system under her leadership.”

As chair of the Institute, Dr. Gyure now oversees more than 50 employed or affiliated physicians, Ph.D. scientists, residents and fellows, in addition to the network’s laboratory teams staffed by highly experienced specialists including chemists, microbiologists, cytogeneticists and many more. She holds responsibility for the diagnostic services provided at the network’s eight hospitals, Core Laboratory and outpatient centers. In total, the Institute performs more than 5.5 million clinical laboratory tests annually and examines approximately 150,000 surgical and cytology specimens.

Dr. Gyure received a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Northwestern University, a medical degree from the Medical College of Ohio at the University of Toledo and an academic healthcare administration certificate in financial management from the WVU College of Business and Economics. Her post-graduate medical training includes a residency in anatomic and clinical pathology at Cleveland Clinic and fellowships in neuropathology at the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Among Dr. Gyure’s numerous professional affiliations are memberships in the American Association of Neuropathologists, the International Society of Neuropathology, the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology, and the Allegheny County Medical Society. She had previously served as the president of the West Virginia Association of Pathologists.

About the Allegheny Health Network

Allegheny Health Network (http://www.AHN.org), a Highmark Health company, is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving the greater Western Pennsylvania region. Among the network’s 250 clinical locations are eight hospitals — Allegheny General Hospital, its flagship academic medical center in Pittsburgh; Allegheny Valley Hospital in Natrona Heights, Pa.; Canonsburg Hospital in Canonsburg, Pa.; Forbes Hospital in Monroeville, Pa.; Jefferson Hospital in Jefferson Hills, Pa.; Saint Vincent Hospital in Erie, Pa.; West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh; and Westfield Memorial Hospital in Westfield, NY. AHN also is home to a comprehensive research institute; Health + Wellness Pavilions; home- and community-based health services; and a group purchasing organization. The network employs 20,000 people and has more than 2,400 doctors on its medical staff. Established in 2013, AHN’s member hospitals share legacies of charitable care that date back more than 160 years.

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Made Media’s Eric Landy Accepted Into Forbes Technology Council

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MONTREAL (PRWEB)

Eric Landy co-founder and managing director at Made Media Inc., creators of OnBoard, the leading customer acquisition and workforce automation tool designed specifically for the face-to-face channel, has been accepted into Forbes Technology Council, an invitation-only community for world-class CIOs, CTOs, and technology executives.

Eric Landy was vetted and selected by a review committee based on the depth and diversity of his experience. Criteria for acceptance include a track record of successfully impacting business growth metrics, as well as personal and professional achievements and honors.

“We are honored to welcome Eric Landy into the community,” said Scott Gerber, founder of Forbes Councils, the collective that includes Forbes Technology Council. “Our mission with Forbes Councils is to bring together proven leaders from every industry, creating a curated, social capital-driven network that helps every member grow professionally and make an even greater impact on the business world.”

As an accepted member of the Council, Eric has access to a variety of exclusive opportunities designed to help him reach peak professional influence. He will connect and collaborate with other respected local leaders in a private forum. Eric will also be invited to work with a professional editorial team to share his expert insights in original business articles on Forbes.com, and to contribute to published Q&A panels alongside other experts.

“I am honored to have been selected into the Forbes community,” said Landy. “This is a wonderful opportunity to interact, engage and share insights with other top tech leaders from around the globe.”

ABOUT FORBES COUNCILS

Forbes Councils is a collective of invitation-only communities created in partnership with Forbes and the expert community builders who founded Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC). In Forbes Councils, exceptional business owners and leaders come together with the people and resources that can help them thrive.

For more information about Forbes Technology Council, visit forbestechcouncil.com. To learn more about Forbes Councils, visit forbescouncils.com.

ABOUT MADE MEDIA INC

Established in 2009 in Montreal, Canada, Made Media is an ecosystem of innovators, designers, software engineers and developers devoted to accelerating business results through user-friendly technology. Made’s core product OnBoard, is the leading customer acquisition and workforce automation tool designed specifically for the face-to-face channel. OnBoard enables some of the world’s most recognizable Financial Institutions, NPO/NGO’s, and telecom organizations to improve operations and efficiency in their direct sales channel.

For more information about Made Media and Eric Landy, visit getmade.co or https://ca.linkedin.com/in/eric-landy-2484a619.

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Capital CIO Leadership Association Announces Recipients of 2019 CIO of the Year ORBIE Awards

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WASHINGTON (PRWEB)

The Capital CIO Leadership Association (CapitalCIO) announced the winners of its 2019 CIO of the Year® ORBIE® Awards. CapitalCIO recognized chief information officers in five key categories – Leadership, Global, Enterprise, Corporate and Nonprofit/Public Sector. The Awards were presented at the Capital CIO of the Year Awards at the Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park.

“The CapitalCIO ORBIE winners prove the value of great leadership – the x-factor that converts technology into business results,” according to Jen Wise, Executive Director of CapitalCIO. “These awards are meaningful because they are judged by peers. CIOs who understand how difficult this job is and why great leadership matters.”

The 2019 Capital CIO of the Year ORBIE Award winners are:

›› Carol Zierhoffer, Retired SVP & Global CIO, Bechtel Corporation, received the Leadership CIO of the Year ORBIE.

›› Dave Duvall, EVP & Global Head of IT, Discovery, Inc., received the Global ORBIE for organizations over $1 billion annual revenue & significant multi-national operations.

›› Shamim Mohammad, SVP and Chief Information & Technology Officer, CarMax, received the Enterprise ORBIE for organizations over $1 billion annual revenue.

›› Jane Dunigan, CIO, Avendra, received the Corporate ORBIE for organizations up to $1 billion annual revenue.

›› Amy Doherty, SVP & CIO, AARP, received the Nonprofit/Public Sector ORBIE for not-for-profit organizations.

The CIO of the Year ORBIE Awards is the premier technology executive recognition program in the United States. Since inception in 1998, over 800 CIOs have been honored as finalists and over 200 CIO of the Year winners have received the prestigious ORBIE Award. The ORBIE honors chief information officers who have demonstrated excellence in technology leadership. Finalists and winners are selected by an independent peer review process, led by prior ORBIE recipients, based upon:

›› Leadership and management effectiveness

›› Business value created by technology innovation

›› Size and scope of responsibilities

›› Engagement in industry and community endeavors

The CIO Awards ceremony was keynoted by James Dallas, two-time Fortune 500 CIO. Over 400 guests attended, representing leading Capital Area organizations and their technology partners.

The 2019 Capital CIO of the Year Awards was made possible by the following sponsors:

›› Underwriters: Grant Thornton & ePlus Technology

›› Gold sponsors: Citrix, VMware, Zscaler & Salesforce

›› Silver sponsors: Zerto, Appian, Splunk, Tanium, PwC, Slalom & DivvyCloud

›› Bronze sponsors: Cyxtera, CACI, Varonis, Box, Verizon, CA Technologies/Broadcom, Aruba, Virtusa & Between Pixels

›› National partner: Year Up

›› Media partner: The Washington Business Journal

›› About the Capital CIO Leadership Association

The Capital CIO Leadership Association (CapitalCIO) is the preeminent professional association for Capital Area chief information officers. Our membership is comprised exclusively of CIOs (or equivalent executive roles) from public and private companies, government, education, healthcare and nonprofit organizations.

CapitalCIO is led by a CIO Advisory Board which sets the annual program agenda for the association. Events are facilitated by a full-time Executive Director and professional staff. CapitalCIO events are CIO-led and attended solely by CIO-level executives.

›› Achieve your leadership potential through CapitalCIO: http://www.capitalcio.org

›› Stay connected with CapitalCIO at: http://www.linkedin.com/company/capitalcio

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Expert Marketing Advisors Achieves Accelerated Momentum Led by Double-Digit Growth

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“Through our relentless focus on client success that requires us to stay at the forefront of marketing trends, we have become the trusted standard in marketing support across technology startups and global enterprises.” — Courtney Kehl, Founder and CEO of Expert Marketing Advisors


REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (PRWEB)

Expert Marketing Advisors, the essential marketing alliance for brands inspiring customer experiences, today announced it achieved accelerated momentum led by doubling its client and employee growth. Following its year of tremendous growth, Expert Marketing Advisors announced Anh Nguyen as Chief Operating Officer.

Executing on a strategy laid out following its inception in 2017, Expert Marketing Advisors expanded its reach throughout 2019 to help clients achieve exceptional marketing outcomes. This continued company momentum underscores the significant market opportunity and demand for an alliance of seasoned marketing experts working alongside tech businesses to elevate brand awareness and demand.

“Our rapid growth is the result of our dominant position in the B-2-B marketing technology space. Through our relentless focus on client success that requires us to stay at the forefront of marketing trends, we have become the trusted standard in marketing support across technology startups and global enterprises,” said Courtney Kehl, Founder and CEO of Expert Marketing Advisors. “Over the past year, we have invested heavily in building our team of experts that enables businesses of all sizes to maximize their marketing return. As a result, we have emerged as the essential marketing support for companies with big goals.”

As part of this year’s growth, Expert Marketing Advisors has achieved a number of major milestones, including:

  • Exceptional Business Performance: Expert Marketing Advisors reports double-digit topline growth year-over-year in 2019. The company more than doubled its client base with key wins including Vexata, acquired by StorCentric, and Arrcus, Opsani and Aporeto – all recognized as one of the most promising global startups by CNBC. The company experts led presentations at premier conferences and will deliver another at Dreamforce.

  • Geographic Expansion and Employee Growth: In 2019, Expert Marketing Advisors doubled its employee count and expanded its presence with employees located across the west and east coasts, home to major tech companies and key clients.

  • Expansion of Marketing Services: Expert Marketing Advisors launched new business services including the Foundation, Business and Accelerated package s that help clients scale at the speed they need by selecting the services that best fit their go-to-market strategy.

  • New COO Hire: Anh Nguyen joined Expert Marketing Advisors with more than 10 years of operating leadership experience. She served previously as Sales Operations & Office Manager for Beam Presence by Suitable Technologies. Her prior positions also include marketing operations lead at Cloud Cruiser, Inc. acquired by Hewlett Packard Enterprise.


“Expert Marketing Advisors is becoming the trusted alliance of marketing experts to startup innovators and leading market enterprises because of its dedication to client success and marketing standards,” said Anh Nguyen, COO of Expert Marketing Advisors. “Expert Marketing Advisors’ aggressive growth strategy is setting a new industry standard for marketing agencies and I’m very excited to take this role at such a pivotal time for the company.”

About Expert Marketing Advisors

Expert Marketing Advisors is a high tech, B-to-B marketing firm dedicated to providing key support for clients across marketing disciplines from SEO/SEM, Demand Generation, Marketing Operations and Program Delivery. With over 20 years of experience, our highly seasoned experts bring your marketing to the next level at a pace that your competition won’t be able to match. Working alongside your company, we help you accomplish your goals when you don’t have the resources or time. Global brands including SecureAuth, Reputation and Eightfold have trusted their marketing with Expert Marketing Advisors. Follow Expert Marketing Advisors on LinkedIn, Twitter and read our blog.

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Celeste Malia

925-708-5636

celeste@expertmarketingadvisors.com

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Shyft Technologies Taps Yaroslav Zubko, Former Lead Product Designer for Revenue at Tinder, to Scale User Experience

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Yaroslav Zubko will lead product design for the mobile-first enterprise solution Shyft Workforce.

Best-in-class user experience is core to the value we offer to employers and employees alike, and Yaroslav will be key to ensuring we maintain a consistent, high-quality user experience as we grow.


SEATTLE (PRWEB)

Shyft Technologies, a mobile-first workforce management solution provider is increasing its investment in product design and establishing its presence in Los Angeles. Shyft announced today that former Lead Product Designer for Revenue at Tinder, Yaroslav Zubko will lead product design for the mobile-first enterprise solution Shyft Workforce from the new Shyft office in Los Angeles.

Zubko will be building upon a foundation of user-first product design at Shyft to further enhance and maintain the end user experience as Shyft looks to expand. Employers leverage Shyft Workforce to empower and engage hourly associates with schedule flexibility tools. Teams in retail, supply chain, hospitality, and other industries rely on the Shyft Workforce solution to communicate, manage their schedules, and trade shifts on their personal mobile devices.

“Work-life balance is tremendously important to our end users, who may be parents, students, or working multiple jobs,” said Zubko. “My goal is to make sure we have a deep understanding of hourly workers’ needs to help them save time so they can focus on what’s important. With a focus on user research, we can test new patterns, learn, and innovate our product in ways that have never been accomplished before to the benefit of hourly workers.”

Previously, Zubko spearheaded product design that helped Tinder become the highest-earning, non-game application in the App Store. He developed design concepts for products that drive subscription and à la carte purchases in the app. Zubko was instrumental in helping Tinder balance its business objectives and the needs of its users in the design of products such as Boost, Super Boost, and Super Like. At Shyft, Zubko will maintain a similar balance between the needs of end-users and enterprise clients’ goals for employee engagement, compliance, and security.

“As we continue to scale and evolve our product offering, it is important to have an expert in design innovation at the helm, to help us execute our vision on the future of work for hourly associates,” said Brett Patrontasch, CEO of Shyft. “Best-in-class user experience is core to the value we offer to employers and employees alike, and Yaroslav will be key to ensuring we maintain a consistent, high-quality user experience as we grow.”

Zubko is an award-winning designer frequently recognized by design publications such as Muzli, Uplabs, and Icons8 for his innovative user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design concepts. A prolific mentor, judge, and contributor, Zubko is a prominent figure for UI/UX design, and an expert on design thinking, user-centric design, and concept innovation.

About Shyft

Shyft Technologies is a Seattle-based technology company helping employers empower and engage their hourly workers. The mobile-first Shyft Workforce solution improves schedule flexibility, employee morale, and retention by enabling shift swapping, team communication, and schedule management. Shyft offers a mobile-first, best-in-class experience for today’s mobile-native hourly workers. Shyft is funded by Ignition Partners and Madrona Venture Group and is a Techstars Seattle alumni company. For more information, please visit myshyft.com.

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