“It is an honor to be appointed to the Emerge Board of Directors,” said Mr. Reed. “Emerge is unmatched in this space and I’m thrilled to work closely with the Executive leadership team to continue the track record of helping companies reduce their freight spend and achieve greater efficiency overall

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (PRWEB)
October 18, 2019

Emerge is pleased to announce that Patrick L. Reed, former executive vice president & COO of FedEx Freight, has been appointed as a new Board Member.

“It is an honor to be appointed to the Emerge Board of Directors,” said Mr. Reed. “Emerge is unmatched in this space and I’m thrilled to work closely with the Executive leadership team to continue the track record of helping companies reduce their freight spend and achieve greater efficiency overall.”

Mr. Reed has more than 35 years of experience in the LTL industry and has held positions in operations, sales and human resources. His breadth of industry knowledge brings a unique and invaluable perspective to the Board.

“Pat’s experience and leadership in the transportation industry is legendary,” said Grant Crawford, President of Emerge. “As one of the key foundational leaders who helped steer the integration of American Freightways, Viking Freight, and Watkins into what now is the largest LTL carrier in the US, FedEx Freight, we are thrilled Pat has decided to join our Board of Directors. Having his input and industry experience available to assist us in continuing to guide our strategic direction will augment the already impressive collection of voices we have assembled. From a personal standpoint, having the chance to work with Pat again, who served as a mentor to many of us at FedEx Freight, is a thrilling opportunity.”

Emerge has evolved from startup mode into a performing company led by digital pioneers Andrew and Michael Leto. In addition to the Leto brothers, the Emerge team is led by company President Grant Crawford, a three-decade veteran of the trucking industry who served as Vice President of International Operations of FedEx Freight and President of Roadrunner Freight. The Emerge team is supported strategically by Chairman Jack Holmes, the former CEO & President of UPS Freight, and two-time co-chairman of the National Freight Advisory Council in Washington, D.C.

About Emerge:

Emerge offers a suite of features including a dynamic RFP, intelligent route guides, and a spot tool. The award-winning platform provides access to direct capacity through its Digital Freight Marketplace and strategies to utilize or avoid the spot market based on live market conditions. Using Emerge ensures that shippers are making the strongest, most beneficial decisions on everything from day-to-day communication to annual RFPs. For more information visit emergemarket.com

About Patrick L. Reed:

Starting a career with FedEx Freight in 1996, Mr. Reed served in various roles with increasing responsibility before becoming a senior executive. Beginning in 2004, Mr. Reed served as executive vice president & chief operating officer until his retirement in 2016. According to FedEx, Mr. Reed’s leadership “helped shape FedEx Freight into the reliable provider of LTL services that we know today.”

Outside of FedEx Freight, Mr. Reed also serves as chairman of the Arkansas Trucking Association’s Executive Committee as well as the University of Arkansas Walton Business School Dean’s Board and the Supply Chain and Logistics Management Advisory Board. Other positions include National Industrial Transportation League’s Highway Infrastructure Committee, the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee, Share and Care Board of Directors and Community First Bank Board of Directors.

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Dr. Cristobal Valdez, President of Richland Community College, accepting the Gold award for Excellence in Academic Partnerships

On a daily basis, we see the positive effects of working on institutional culture. It is what has improved employee satisfaction, student success, retention and completion and has made Richland a strong community partner and attracts exceptional employees to continue the effort.

TEMECULA, Calif. (PRWEB)
October 18, 2019

Partners In Leadership, LLC, the firm that guides clients in defining Key Results™, shaping Cultural Beliefs®, and solving Accountability Gaps, and that is now introducing cutting-edge digital, learning, and leadership tools, proudly announces they received the Gold Award in the Excellence in Academic Partnerships category in Chief Learning Officer magazine’s CLO 2019 Learning In Practice Awards.

The Learning In Practice Awards’ Excellence in Academic Partnerships category recognizes accredited academic learning institutions that have partnered with an organization in the past year to develop skills, competency or knowledge in a general employee population. The work and results that have emerged from the consulting firm’s partnership with Richland Community College is what won this national recognition.

“Shortly after my arrival at Richland, we began to work with Partners In Leadership to create the culture we desired as a campus community,” said Dr. Cristobal Valdez, President of Richland Community College. “This award is just one recognition of this essential work. On a daily basis, we see the positive effects of working on institutional culture. It is what has improved employee satisfaction, student success, retention and completion and has made Richland a strong community partner and attracts exceptional employees to continue the effort.”

Dr. Valdez saw the challenges that were hindering the institution’s capability of operating to full potential, including economic instability, declining student retention and enrollment, and low levels of trust and communication. Richland started its work with Partners In Leadership in 2017, utilizing the Accountability Builder® program’s workshops and assessments to break down silos and achieve the institution’s three Key Results within three years.

In less than two years, Richland has already met their Key Results:

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  Trust – focusing on an increase in perception of a positive campus culture – from 46% to 76% or an increase of 65%
• Grow – enrollment grow of nearly 15% this fall and over 20% this past summer, the highest institutional enrollment since 2016. Contributing to this enrollment growth was a 57% increase in next term student retention and 370% increase in Fall to Fall student retention
• Thrive – 25% reserve and a 2% positive operating margin, the strongest financial position the College has been in for 7 years

“We are thrilled for Dr. Valdez and Richland Community College,” said Mattson Newell, Senior Partner at Partners In Leadership. “In a day and age where the importance of organizational culture is constantly discussed, but doesn’t always translate to actions, Dr. Valdez and his leadership team have led by example and helped the entire organization champion Partners In Leadership’s process to create a Culture of Accountability to deliver their results. We are honored to continue our partnership with them and are excited to see their continued success.”

More information on Richland Community College’s journey to success can be found here: https://www.partnersinleadership.com/insights-publications/richland-community-college/

All 2019 CLO Learning in Practice Awards winners can be found here: https://www.chieflearningofficer.com/2019/10/14/chief-learning-officer-announces-its-2019-learning-in-practice-award-winners/

About Partners In Leadership

Partners In Leadership guides clients in defining Key Results™, shaping Cultural Beliefs®, and solving Accountability Gaps. With our network of experts around the world and #1 award-winning content, our firm helps clients achieve their mission by dramatically boosting employee engagement, inspiring innovation, improving cross-collaboration, developing accountable leaders, blending strategy with culture, and more. Partners In Leadership continues the legacy of pioneering Accountability Training, and innovating cultural transformation, and is now introducing cutting-edge digital, learning, and leadership tools.

For further information on Partners In Leadership, visit http://www.partnersinleadership.com or call 800-504-6070. For press inquiries, contact Kristen Keks at kristen.keks@partnersinleadership.com or (951) 376-3201.

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HNTB’s Jack Buckingham

“Jack brings our clients and teams proven technical expertise, excellent industry contacts and a track record of success,” said Nick Antonucci, PE, senior vice president and HNTB office leader for the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia.

WASHINGTON (PRWEB)
October 17, 2019

Accomplished industry veteran Jack Buckingham joined HNTB Corporation’s growing transit and rail practice as vice president, program delivery, based in the firm’s District office.

Buckingham oversees delivery of the full suite of transit and rail projects and programs HNTB is implementing in the Washington, D.C., metro area. With more than four decades of experience overseeing planning, budgeting and delivery of some of the nation’s largest and most complex transit and rail projects, Buckingham is a valuable resource to HNTB’s clients and colleagues working to advance mobility in their communities.

Buckingham has earned a national reputation for leadership and innovation working on major programs. Most recently, he managed the general engineering consulting program for Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, providing trusted guidance, quality engineering and construction management on all transportation projects undertaken by the agency’s $2.5 billion capital program. He also delivered solutions on Denver’s $2.2 billion Eagle P3 project — the country’s first transit public-private-partnership — and he served in various capacities at Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority for nearly 20 years.

HNTB supports transit and rail agencies across the region, helping clients deliver their most complex, challenging and impactful projects.

“Jack brings our clients and teams proven technical expertise, excellent industry contacts and a track record of success,” said Nick Antonucci, PE, senior vice president and HNTB office leader for the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia. “He plays a key role ensuring that our client’s most critical, complex and high-profile projects are delivered on-time, on-budget and to improve the mobility needs of those they serve.”

Buckingham earned computer science and management degrees from Rutgers University

About HNTB

HNTB Corporation is an employee-owned infrastructure solutions firm serving public and private owners and construction contractors. Celebrating 105 years of service in the United States and more than 55 years in the mid-Atlantic region, HNTB continues to grow in size and service offerings to clients from seven offices throughout the region, employing approximately 300 full-time professionals in Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia. HNTB understands the life cycle of infrastructure and addresses clients’ most complex technical, financial and operational challenges. Professionals nationwide deliver a full range of infrastructure-related services, including award-winning planning, design, program management and construction management. For more information, visit http://www.hntb.com, or follow HNTB on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.

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This episode guides listeners through the process, timing, and issues which most commonly arise after the closing of deals.

CHICAGO (PRWEB)
October 17, 2019

The deal is complete, and the parties have finished the hard work. Or have they? Integration planning turns to execution as people, process, and technology are combined once the deal is legally closed. The buyer will need to consider the purchased business or assets from the standpoint of employees, IT, customers, suppliers, and a multitude of other areas. In addition, numerous post-closing legal issues may arise, including purchase price adjustments, breaches of representations and warranties, enforcement of key negative employment-related covenants and restrictive covenants, collection of pre-closing accounts receivable, and true-ups of final financials. This episode guides listeners through the process, timing, and issues which most commonly arise after the closing of deals.

To learn more, click here.

The webinar will be available on-demand after its premiere. As with every Financial Poise Webinar, it will be an engaging and plain English conversation designed to entertain as it teaches.

About Financial Poise –

Financial Poise has one mission: to provide reliable plain English business, financial and legal education to investors, private business owners and executives, and their respective trusted advisors. Financial Poise content is created by seasoned, respected experts who are invited to join our Faculty only after being recommended by current Faculty Members. Our editorial staff then works to make sure all content is easily digestible. Financial Poise is a meritocracy; nobody can “buy” their way into the Financial Poise Faculty. Start learning today at https://www.financialpoise.com/

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Walter Pinson, Smashing Boxes VP of Strategy and Blockchain Practice Lead

“Walter’s diversified experience and leadership will help drive our strategic initiatives and ensure the realization of our long-term business goals.” – Nick Jordan, Founder/CEO, Smashing Boxes

DURHAM, N.C. (PRWEB)
October 17, 2019

Smashing Boxes, a digital product design and development firm specializing in custom solutions for web, mobile, IoT and connected devices, taps entrepreneur and seasoned technology executive Walter Pinson as vice president of strategy and Blockchain Practice Lead. Pinson is responsible for new strategic growth initiatives, developing the Blockchain practice, and launching Smashing Boxes’ Venture Studio.

With nearly three decades of experience in strategic planning and software engineering across professional services and product development environments, Pinson will leverage his expertise to launch go-to-market strategies based on next generation technologies and customer demand. As a seasoned entrepreneur with a passion for personal data security, privacy and protection, Pinson will serve as a catalyst in creating new, decentralized business models and platforms with Smashing Boxes’ clients and partners.

“Blockchain is a key enabler for meeting the increasing demand for robust data security and privacy, especially when it comes to the exchange of personal information through IoT and connected devices,” says Nick Jordan, Founder/CEO, Smashing Boxes. “This is especially true when challenging the status quo in health-based technology. Blockchain IoMT (Internet of Medical Things) ensures the security and integrity of patient data in this next era of patient-centered care. Walter’s experience and leadership further supports and extends Smashing Boxes position as a true industry innovation partner.”

“The fundamental nature of blockchain is such that it will usher in a new age of disintermediation, shifting market power from incumbent platform operators to individual market participants. Deep understanding of cryptoeconomics, token governance models, and smart contract security implications are just a few of the areas of expertise required to compete and win in a decentralized marketplace.” says Pinson. “I joined Nick and Smashing Boxes based on a shared commitment to innovation as the web continues to evolve. Blockchain represents the epicenter of that evolution. Smashing Boxes stands at the ready, offering this expertise to enterprise clients and startups, alike.”

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What inspired Pinson’s passion for protecting personal data? Read the Entrepreneurial Spotlight https://smashingboxes.com/blog/entrepreneurial-spotlight-walter-pinson-vp-strategy-blockchain to find out.

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NEW YORK (PRWEB)
October 17, 2019

Axonius, the cybersecurity asset management company, today announced Lenny Zeltser has been named Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Previously serving as VP of Product, Zeltser will now focus on protecting the company’s information assets, expanding its security architecture, and advocating a strong security culture to help enable the business.

“We are demonstrating our commitment to securing our product, our data, and our customers’ data with this appointment,” said Dean Sysman, CEO and co-founder of Axonius. “As we continue to onboard some of the most impressive brands on earth, being able to demonstrate the strength of our internal security program is critical. We’re incredibly fortunate to have someone with the expertise of Lenny Zeltser to take on this crucial role.”

Prior to joining Axonius, Zeltser led security product teams at Minerva Labs and NCR. Before that, he spearheaded the U.S. security consulting practice at a leading cloud provider acquired by CenturyLink. Zeltser also helps shape cybersecurity practices by teaching at SANS Institute and by sharing knowledge through writing, public speaking, and community projects. He has earned the prestigious GIAC Security Expert designation and developed the Linux malware analysis toolkit REMnux. Lenny is also on the Board of Directors of SANS Technology Institute.

“After several years leading teams that build products for security professionals, I’m glad to be back in a role that is building an information security function,” said Zeltser. “It’s exciting to develop a business-enabling security program in an environment as fast-paced as Axonius.”

One of the primary challenges facing CISOs today involves an ever-expanding attack surface, which many attempt to solve by adopting emerging technologies. Yet the more solutions present within an IT environment, the harder it is to answer even the most basic questions about the state of an organization’s security coverage.

“Asset management is such a foundational aspect of IT and security, enabling CISOs and others to fully understand what they have, discover security coverage gaps, and validate and enforce security measures,” Zeltser continued. “As CISO at Axonius, I have a unique opportunity to validate Axonius’ mission to solve the asset management challenge by addressing it first-hand.”

About Axonius

Axonius is the cybersecurity asset management platform that gives organizations a comprehensive asset inventory, uncovers security solution coverage gaps, and automatically validates and enforces security policies. By seamlessly integrating with more than 150 security and management solutions, Axonius is deployed in minutes, improving cyber hygiene immediately. Covering millions of devices for customers like the New York Times, Schneider Electric, ThermoFisher, Landmark Health, AppsFlyer, and many more, Axonius was named the Most Innovative Startup of 2019 at the prestigious RSAC Innovation Sandbox and Rookie Security Company of the Year by SC Magazine in 2019. For more information, please visit http://www.Axonius.com.

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