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Daniel Queiroz Promoted to Chief Technology Officer at DFO Global


He founded DFO’s Sao Paulo office, masterminded the company’s status as a PCI Level-1 compliant entity in 2018 and, most recently, oversaw the build and debut of the company’s sales funnel-building software, CTRwow.

DFO Global Performance Commerce, an industry-leading performance marketing agency, announced today that Daniel Queiroz has been promoted to chief technology officer. Daniel was most recently the chief technology officer for DFO’s eManage division, where he oversaw the build of its customer relationship management offering, the company’s largest SaaS solution.

In his new role, Daniel will oversee DFO’s entire technology strategy and lead its engineering, data compliance, core architecture and security efforts.

“Daniel has helped us set the standard in eCommerce and performance software since he started here,” said Bruce Cran, CEO and co-founder of DFO. “He’s well-deserving of this elevation.”

Daniel has 17+ years in software development. He joined DFO as a solutions architect in 2014 and very quickly established himself as a smart and dynamic leader. He founded DFO’s Sao Paulo office, masterminded the company’s status as a PCI Level-1 compliant entity in 2018 and, most recently, oversaw the build and debut of the company’s sales funnel-building software, CTRwow.

“Daniel’s ability to think critically and lead cross-border teams has had a tremendous success on our software and technology success,” said President and Co-Founder Jordan Rolband.

Prior to his time with DFO, Daniel was a developer and engineer for Chubb Insurance. Earlier in his career, he was the owner of STI Pro, a software development and outsourcing consultant. He holds an MBA in IT Strategic Management and a BA in System Analysis.

“I’m humbled by the promotion,” said Daniel. “It’s an exciting time for DFO as we continue to capitalize on new technology. I look forward to our continued growth.”

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Digital Hands Adds New CISO and Vice President of Security Operations


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Digital Hands, a leading cybersecurity managed services company that specializes in safeguarding enterprises against a continuously aggressive threat landscape, announced today the addition of yet a fourth experienced security veteran to their expanding leadership team. The company’s continued investment in leadership talent and security expertise brings the addition of Jeff Foresman as CISO & Vice President of Security Operations. Over the last few months the company has grown its market presence, has invested in significant leadership talent, and has entered a new phase of growth by adding a new equity investor, Fulcrum Equity Partners.

Jeff Foresman is an industry veteran who comes to Digital Hands with over 20 years of experience in Information Security and Regulatory Compliance. He previously held key management positions leading high performance technical teams with a variety of service providers, global consulting organizations, and cyber security startups. Jeff has a tremendous amount of design and reengineering experience within Security Operation Centers. Jeff holds CISSP and CEH certifications and previously held a PCI QSA certification.

“We are happy to announce the addition of Jeff Foresman as CISO and Vice President of Security Operations,” said Myrna Soto, Chief Operating Officer. “Jeff’s expertise in consulting and SOC optimization will be instrumental in our next stage of growth. He steps into a very formative Security Operations Center and will be key in our continued evolution of our service offerings.”

“I am very excited to join Digital Hands at such an exciting time and looking forward to contributing to the continued growth of one of the best Managed Detection and Response teams in our industry,” said Jeff Foresman.

This move is being carried out as part of a very precise plan for accelerated growth in effort to support enterprise customers in solving their need for security solutions and dealing with the onslaught of cyber-attacks. Digital Hands, recently recognized as a Top 100 MSSP in the global cyber security market by MSSP Alerts, has a relentless focus on leveling the playing field for the mid-tier organizations to have the same protections as those valued by large enterprises.

About Digital Hands

Digital Hands is an award-winning managed security service provider (MSSP) focused on delivering 24/7 security operations and capabilities to customers and partners. The company’s SOC-as-a-Service and security solutions are designed to easily integrate into customers’ environments and processes while providing comprehensive protection against the latest security threats. Digital Hands solutions are delivered through CyGuard™, the company’s solution platform combining leading-edge technologies, proven operational processes, comprehensive cyber threat intelligence and deep engineering and analytical expertise into one complete solution. The Digital Hands solutions are designed to provide flexibility for customers to augment and enhance some or all their security operations to Digital Hands based on specific needs. More information about Digital Hands is available at http://www.digitalhands.com.

Cheryl Walman, cwalman@digitalhands.com, 813-222-3031

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Dr. Keith Jacobson Begins Term as President of the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS)


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Dr. Keith Jacobson, 2019-2020 ABFAS President

Ensuring that patients can select a qualified foot and ankle surgeon based on the rigorous ABFAS certification is critical to the integrity of our healthcare system.

Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Specialists, a division of Orthopedic Centers of Colorado, announced that Keith Jacobson, DPM was elected as president of the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. Dr. Jacobson’s term runs until September of 2020.

In his role as president, he will advance the mission to protect and improve the health and welfare of the public by the advancement of the art and science of podiatric surgery.

“I’m honored to represent my peers – the best foot and ankle surgeons in the world – as president of ABFAS,” said Dr. Jacobson. “Ensuring that patients can select a qualified foot and ankle surgeon based on the rigorous ABFAS certification is critical to the integrity of our healthcare system, and I’m committed to ensuring that our certification represents the highest possible standard of care.”

ABFAS is the industry standard for qualified foot and ankle surgeons, and the organization works to promote lifelong learning and professional accountability, which are the board’s foundational principles for quality healthcare.

ABFAS certifies qualified foot and reconstructive rearfoot/ankle surgeons. Prior to receiving certification, candidates must become board-qualified in either foot surgery and/or reconstructive rearfoot/ankle surgery. ABFAS continues to review and improve the certification exams and uses a rigorous Case Review process combined with a didactic and computer-based patient simulation examination.

About Advanced Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Specialists

Advanced Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Specialists is widely recognized as the regional leader in comprehensive orthopedic services. The 19 physicians of Advanced Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Specialists have received specialized training in orthopedic surgery and in subspecialty areas within the field of orthopedic medicine. They diagnose and treat even the most complicated orthopedic conditions and are supported by a professional staff of physician assistants, medical assistants, x-ray technicians and administrative personnel at our two offices in Denver and Parker. Learn more at https://advancedortho.org.

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Financial Poise™ Announces “ADR & Settlement” a New Webinar Premiering November 13th at 2:00 PM CST through West LegalEdcenter™


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This webinar covers negotiating a successful settlement, either privately or through mediation.

The vast majority of cases settle before they reach trial. This webinar covers negotiating a successful settlement for your client, either privately or through mediation. Panelists also discuss mediation basics and presenting an effective case to either a mediator or the opposing party.

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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Financial Poise™ Announces “Ethical Issues Associated with Paying for Litigation,” a New Webinar Premiering October 16th at 1:00 PM CST through West LegalEdcenter™


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This webinar discusses the ethical issues arising out of legal fee arrangements.

Lawyers’ ethical duties don’t just inform how they do their jobs – they also dictate how they get paid. Join our panel for a discussion of ethical issues arising out of legal fee arrangements, from basic requirements of reasonableness to ongoing and developing law concerning third party litigation finance in multimillion dollar cases.

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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iboss Appoints Cybersecurity Industry Veteran David DeWalt to Board of Directors


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Recognized as one of the most successful cybersecurity leaders in the industry, DeWalt brings more than 25 years of experience to iboss Board of Directors.

“David DeWalt’s vision in technology and cybersecurity is unparalleled in the industry and aligns perfectly with iboss’s vision to completely transform network security from traditional on-prem security appliances to cloud security designed to secure devices and users everywhere.”

iboss, the leader in cloud security, announced today that David DeWalt, founder of NightDragon Security and former CEO and Chairman of McAfee and FireEye, is joining iboss’s Board of Directors. Recognized as one of the most successful cybersecurity leaders in the industry, DeWalt brings more than 25 years of experience to his newest endeavor.

DeWalt is known as a revolutionary icon for driving Fortune 1000 companies to their greatest potential. DeWalt joined FireEye in 2012 as CEO and Chairman of the Board where he led the company through rapid growth as it established the market for advanced threat protection. DeWalt served as McAfee President and CEO from April 2007 to May 2012 where he directed the acquisition of McAfee by Intel for $7.7 billion. DeWalt has also held top leadership positions at Quest Software, Segue Technologies, and Oracle Corporation. DeWalt currently serves as Independent Director of Delta Air Lines, Inc. and Managing Director at AllegisCyber, and serves on numerous boards across the technology field including ForeScout Technologies and Optiv. DeWalt was also appointed by President Barack Obama to the National Security Telecommunications Advisory Council (NSTAC).

With cybersecurity heading into a cloud-first world, this is a strategic time for DeWalt to join iboss. “David DeWalt’s vision in technology and cybersecurity is unparalleled in the industry and aligns perfectly with iboss’s vision to completely transform network security from traditional on-prem security appliances to cloud security designed to secure devices and users everywhere,” said Paul Martini, CEO of iboss.

“The cloud has changed everything, not just enabling business but also in protecting it. The security mantra of “defense in depth” is severely limited now and vendors and customers alike need to adapt quickly to these changes. iboss can help solve this problem with their next generation cloud first gateway solution,” said David DeWalt.

The iboss platform is natively built for the cloud using a proprietary containerized architecture allowing 100% of all firewall and proxy security functions traditionally found in on-prem appliances to transition easily to the cloud. The iboss cloud platform changes the way cloud security is delivered, allowing organizations to migrate from traditional network security appliances to security delivered in the cloud. With mobility, cloud application use and bandwidth use exponentially increasing by the day, using traditional means to secure cloud connectivity with appliances is ineffective as the traditional network perimeter has eroded. The iboss platform is critical to ensure fast and secure connections to cloud applications and enable cloud adoption in a secure and scalable way. The iboss cloud secures Internet access on any device, from any location, in the cloud making the cloud-first future a reality.

Dave DeWalt will be a fundamental contributor in changing the network security space which is currently transitioning from traditional means of securing devices and users via on-prem network security appliances, such as firewalls and proxies, to SaaS delivered cloud security. All applications are moving the cloud allowing users to work from anywhere, including outside the traditional network perimeter. Cloud security moves all security functions from firewalls and proxies to the cloud and delivers these capabilities as a SaaS offering allowing administrators to focus on security and compliance instead of unmanageable network infrastructure. Dave’s foundation in cybersecurity combined with network security provides the insight needed as iboss transforms the network security space which is needed to make the cloud driven future a reality.

iboss has received many recent accolades including:


  • Cloud Company of the Year, Stratus Awards
  • Winner in four Infosec Award Categories – Leader Cloud Security, Leader Security Company of the Year, Leader Network Security and Management, and Hot Cloud SaaS/Cloud Security
  • Secure Web Gateway Solution of the Year, Cybersecurity Breakthrough Awards
  • JMP Elite 80
  • Cloud Security Product of the Year – Large Enterprises, Computing’s Cloud Excellence Awards
  • Cloud Security Innovation, The Golden Bridge Awards
  • Cloud Security Award Winner, IT World Awards
  • Top Five Leaders in Cybersecurity, Industry Leaders

About iboss

iboss is a cloud security company that provides organizations and their employees secure access to the Internet on any device, from any location, in the cloud. This eliminates the need for traditional security appliances, which are ineffective at protecting a cloud-first and mobile world. Leveraging a purpose-built cloud architecture backed by over 100 patents and more than 100 points of presence globally, iboss protects more than 4,000 organizations worldwide. To learn more, visit http://www.iboss.com.

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CE Tech Announces Appointment of Rob English to Director of Managed Services and Cloud Solutions


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Rob English, director of Managed Services and Cloud Solutions, CE Tech

I’m excited to be joining CE Tech’s high-performing team…I look forward to helping the firm continue on the impressive trajectory of success and growth it’s enjoyed over the past two years.

CE Tech (Cutting Edge Technologies) has just announced the appointment of Rob English to director of Managed Services and Cloud Solutions. In this role, English will be focused on partnering with the sales team to bring new offerings to market.

Prior to joining CE Tech, English was CEO of VDX, Inc., an award-winning IT consulting company he co-founded in 2010, where he and his team successfully delivered over 800 engagements for Enterprise customers. Under his direction, the firm was selected by Microsoft into the Elite Partner Program of National Systems Integrators and, in 2015, awarded the Microsoft East Region Enterprise Cloud Partner of the Year.

English has nearly two decades of experience in practice development and leadership roles in the IT sector. Through his efforts he has delivered transformative business goals and revenue growth through the creation and delivery of business strategies, sales solutions and operational initiatives.

“I’m excited to be joining CE Tech’s high-performing team,” said English. “As a strategic business leader with extensive entrepreneurial expertise, I look forward to helping the firm continue on the impressive trajectory of success and growth it’s enjoyed over the past two years.”

“I am honored to welcome Rob to the CE Tech family,” said Tim Dwyer, CEO. “Rob has made a successful career out of driving impressive and sustainable results. I have no doubt that his contributions to our thriving company will catapult us to levels of success even greater than what we’ve seen to date.”

About CE TECH    

Headquartered in Warren, NJ, CE Tech, (Cutting Edge Technologies), is an IT company that employs a consultative approach to discover business challenges and recommends technology solutions. We help businesses simplify and optimize their IT infrastructure in order to remain competitive in a digital economy. Through the strategic assessment, planning and deployment of advanced infrastructure solutions, CE Tech experts help customers achieve maximum flexibility and superior performance across their IT landscape. CE Tech partners with top IT manufacturers, such as Lenovo, Nutanix, Dell/EMC, Cisco, VMware, NetApp and others, to offer a customer-first approach that helps businesses envision, implement and achieve more from technology.

For more information, visit http://www.cetechllc.com/ Visit us on Twitter, LinkedIn or YouTube.

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Lucky Tackle Box Welcomes Fishing Personality Travis Moran To Executive Leadership Team


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“I could not be happier to announce that I’m officially back with Lucky Tackle Box,” said Travis Moran. “I witnessed this company come back from the brink of bankruptcy, and I’m thrilled to be part of such an energetic, motivated, and passionate team.”

Lucky Tackle Box announced last week that fishing personality Travis Moran has officially re-joined its executive leadership team following the company’s acquisition in July of 2019. Travis Moran will collaborate closely with the Lucky Tackle Box marketing and operations department, and he will also become an integral component of the improved customer experience by producing monthly content that educates anglers on how to use specific baits, lures, and tackle.

Travis Moran was previously a Lucky Tackle Box partner from 2016 to early 2019, but he was forced to step back from the role due to personal reasons. Following the acquisition of Lucky Tackle Box by Nuvest Ventures in July of 2019, there was an opportunity to reincorporate Travis as “Chief Fishing Officer” on the executive leadership team. Although Travis was initially cautious about supporting the new Lucky Tackle Box brand, he said he took a leap of faith after seeing what the company’s new ownership had planned for the future.

“I could not be happier to announce that I’m officially back with Lucky Tackle Box,” said Travis Moran. “I witnessed this company come back from the brink of bankruptcy, and I’m thrilled to be part of such an energetic, motivated, and passionate team. Together, we’re going to improve customer service and make Lucky Tackle Box the best fishing subscription box money can buy.”

With Travis Moran back on board, Lucky Tackle Box hopes to become a one-stop shop for passionate fishermen and professional anglers to receive education, information, apparel, and high-quality fishing equipment. In addition to producing monthly unboxing videos and how-to tutorials, Travis Moran will offer expert advice and professional insight to help Lucky Tackle Box become more engaging, authentic, and immersed in the angler community.

In addition to hiring Travis Moran, Lucky Tackle Box recently hired a US-based customer service team, and it also created a new account dashboard that allows customers to manage orders, track payments, adjust settings, and – beginning in November – chat with customer service representatives. According to Lucky Tackle Box, these operational updates are all part of a larger shift towards becoming a more transparent, customer-focused brand.

To prove its renewed commitment to its customer base, Lucky Tackle Box has dubbed October as “Customer Appreciation Month.” Throughout the month of October, Lucky Tackle Box will host Facebook LIVE customer service events and product giveaways on social media. Additionally, all new Lucky Tackle Box customers who subscribe to an XL box before October 31 will receive $10 off using promo code Lucky10.

About Lucky Tackle Box:

Lucky Tackle Box is the premier monthly subscription box for passionate fishermen & professional anglers. For one monthly fee, Lucky Tackle Box will ship a curated box filled with an assortment of baits, lures, and tackle from the industry’s best brands. Shipping is FREE in the United States, and members can easily modify and cancel their subscriptions at any time, no hooks attached. Lucky Tackle Box was acquired by Nuvest Ventures in July of 2019, and a new management team assumed operations shortly after. Since that time, Lucky Tackle Box has updated its inventory and refined its mission to provide education, information, apparel, and equipment to the vibrant subculture of fishermen and fisherwomen.

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Maison Louis Roederer Appoints Nicole Carter as President of Merry Edwards Winery


“It will be my great honor to continue the legacy that Merry and Ken have built as benchmark producers of Pinot Noir in Sonoma County and with the support of Maison Louis Roederer, we have a tremendous future ahead,” says Nicole Carter.

Maison Louis Roederer is delighted to announce the appointment of Nicole Carter as President of Merry Edwards Winery starting October 15, 2019. In her role, she will be responsible for all business activities and will work closely with Head Winemaker Heidi von der Mehden. Nicole will also work hand-in-hand with Merry Edwards to ensure a smooth and successful transition to the next chapter of the life of the winery.

Nicole was previously Chief Marketing Officer and Director of Winemaking for Hess Family Wine Estates, leading global marketing initiatives, new product development and winemaking across all California and Argentina brands in their portfolio.

She spent the prior two decades at Treasury Wine Estates, where she served in various executive management roles including team leadership of luxury marketing, exports, distributor management, public relations, events and sponsorships, direct-to-consumer and hospitality focusing both domestically and internationally for super premium brands.

Nicole previously represented several beverage companies in Washington, D.C., and later continued her role in public affairs in California, serving as Director of Communications for the California Coastal Commission.

“I am thrilled to welcome Nicole to Merry Edwards Winery. Her demonstrated success in driving successful sales and marketing efforts, direct-to-consumer strategy and implementation, combined with her experience in profitably building luxury brands will be an invaluable asset as Maison Louis Roederer embarks on this new journey in Sonoma County. I am confident Merry Edwards’ legacy will be in good hands,” says Gregory Balogh, President & CEO of Maison Louis Roederer’s US subsidiaries.

“It will be my great honor to continue the legacy that Merry and Ken have built as benchmark producers of Pinot Noir in Sonoma County and with the support of Maison Louis Roederer, we have a tremendous future ahead. My wine career started 25 years ago in Sonoma County and it is a welcomed homecoming to return as the steward of such an amazing winery,” says Nicole Carter. A graduate of the American University in Washington, D.C., Ms. Carter is a Certified Specialist of Wine and holds additional certifications from the Court of Master Sommeliers, the Wine & Spirits Education Trust and the Culinary Institute of America Wine School in Napa Valley. She has extensive knowledge of winemaking and viticulture, and is an accomplished open water swimmer, including several crossings from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco.

Merry Edwards Winery

In 1997, family and friends joined Merry to found Merry Edwards Winery, with a focus on producing Pinot Noirs, Sauvignon Blancs and Chardonnays with a sense of place from Russian River Valley and Sonoma Coast. In 2008, she and her husband, Ken Coopersmith, completed their winery, where tastings are hosted to educate visitors about Merry’s handcrafted wines and site-specific viticulture. In addition to this property, their estate vineyards include Meredith Estate, Coopersmith, Georganne, Warrens’ Hill and Richaven. Merry and Ken have also partnered with several trusted growers to supplement this estate production.

Maison Louis Roederer

Originally founded in 1776, Champagne Louis Roederer continues as one of the very rare Champagne houses to remain firmly in the hands of the same family, since 1832. For three centuries, seven successive generations have been responsible for building a reputation for unparalleled quality and continuity. Its focus on meticulous viticulture, best demonstrated with an ongoing conversion to organic and biodynamic vineyards, as well as precise winemaking, account for the House’s enduring excellence and success. Frédéric Rouzaud, President & CEO since 2006, is the seventh generation to run his family’s wine company.

Since 1990, Maison Louis Roederer has strategically acquired esteemed family-owned wineries with an approach centered around identical core values, long-term vision and continuity. Ramos Pinto (1990), Champagne Deutz and Delas Frères (1993), Château de Pez (1995), Domaines Ott (2004), Scharffenberger Cellars (2004), Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande (2007), and Merry Edwards Winery (2019). Roederer has also established new ventures: Roederer Estate (1982) and Domaine Anderson (2012).

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Concord Servicing Signs Partnering Agreement with Constant Energy Capital


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“The alignment of our core values, combined industry experience and shared vision to innovate and configure solutions to support our growth made selecting Concord not just an easy decision, but a necessary one.” – Carissa Robb, Chief Operations & Compliance Officer, Constant Energy Capital

Concord Servicing Corporation, the Scottsdale, Arizona-based receivable servicing company, is delighted to announce the recent signing of a partnering agreement with Constant Energy Capital, a Portland, Maine-based financing company that specializes in helping people create more efficient and higher performing homes while being smarter with their money. Concord’s comprehensive servicing solution for Constant Energy includes third-party loan servicing, customer service and delinquency collections.

“We continue to expand our services in the energy efficiency home improvement marketplace and seek out synergetic partnerships with leading-edge, consumer-friendly companies like Constant Energy,” noted Concord’s President, Shaun O’Neill. “With our mix of exceptional people and technology working on their behalf, we hope to help strengthen Constant Energy’s ability to deliver the absolute best services to its consumers.”

Constant Energy’s senior management was equally enthusiastic about the relationship. Speaking of the contractual agreement with Concord, Constant Energy Chief Operations & Compliance Officer, Carissa Robb, said, “After thoroughly vetting service providers, we are excited to enter into a long-term relationship with Concord. Establishing an experience for our customers that promotes transparency, trust and security of their personal information is of paramount importance to Constant Energy Capital.”

She continued: “The alignment of our core values, combined industry experience and shared vision to innovate and configure solutions to support our growth made selecting Concord not just an easy decision, but a necessary one.”

About Concord:

For over three decades, Concord has been a recognized leader in portfolio servicing and financial technology, delivering innovative, flexible and scalable solutions to meet the demands of loan originators and capital providers (and their customers) in multiple asset classes. Founded in 1988, Concord has amassed two million consumer accounts totaling nearly $6.5 billion. The company has grown to encompass 245 dedicated professionals located at its corporate headquarters in Scottsdale, Arizona, with a satellite office in Mexico City, Mexico. For more information on Concord’s customized servicing solutions, visit http://www.concordservicing.com.

About Constant Energy Capital:

Constant Energy Capital was founded with a goal to create transparent and responsible payment options for consumers making home improvements that create energy and water savings. We see it as our mission to provide financial products that are easy to understand and clearly state upfront what consumers will pay with no surprises along the way. We pride ourselves in being a lender that consumers can trust. Constant Energy Capital partners with energy providers, national manufacturers and their independent dealers that install energy efficient systems. For more information, visit https://www.constantenergy.com/.

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