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The 20 Hires Chief Operating Officer and Chief Revenue Officer to Join Leadership Team

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Chris H. Davenport II, COO | Mark Elliott, CRO

From left: Chris H. Davenport II – COO, Mark Elliott – CRO

“I’m thrilled to welcome Chris and Mark aboard,” said Tim Conkle, CEO. “The strong depth of expertise and leadership they bring to The 20 will be a pivotal resource in helping us to accelerate our forward momentum and ensure we achieve our long-term vision.”


PLANO, Texas (PRWEB)

The 20, a leading MSP consortium, today announced the expansion of its leadership team with the hiring of Chris H. Davenport II as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Mark Elliott as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).

Davenport and Elliott co-founded 3i International, an industry-leading Houston-based managed service provider currently serving over 500 clients.

“I’m thrilled to welcome Chris and Mark aboard,” said Tim Conkle, CEO. “The strong depth of expertise and leadership they bring to The 20 will be a pivotal resource in helping us to accelerate our forward momentum and ensure we achieve our long-term vision.”

As Chief Operating Officer, Chris H. Davenport II is a welcome addition to The 20’s leadership team. He will serve as the organization’s integrator and will be responsible for ensuring alignment and operational excellence across the company. Prior to joining The 20, Chris served as COO of 3i International.

“Chris is a seasoned operational expert with an excellent track record and strong leadership qualities. He is uniquely qualified to drive strategic prioritization and accountability within The 20, with a laser-focus on operational excellence,” said Tim Conkle, CEO of The 20. “I have tremendous confidence in Chris’ ability to align The 20’s world-class model with industry-leading operational practices to drive and extend the next generation of The 20’s vision.”

As Chief Revenue Officer, Mark Elliott will be responsible for the company’s sales and revenue growth strategies. As CEO of 3i International, Mark is a seasoned sales leader with over 25 years of experience successfully building and growing world-class sales teams. During his career, Mark has advised clients on effective – and cost-effective – approaches to developing infrastructure that fosters productivity and profitability.

“Mark’s proven success in driving revenue growth through digital transformation and innovative technologies is a natural fit for The 20 in its evolution into an end-to-end MSP blueprint,” said Conkle. “I am thrilled to have Mark join our leadership team and look forward to drawing from his expertise in developing new business strategies and leading high-performing sales teams.”

Both Davenport and Elliott will be based at The 20’s headquarters in Plano and will report directly to Tim Conkle.

“This is a pivotal moment for The 20. As the organization continues to expand, our top priority remains identifying the most qualified leaders to help our MSP partners achieve their growth objectives,” said Conkle. “Chris and Mark’s proven track records will be crucial to The 20’s continued success in the MSP space.”

Davenport and Elliott round out The 20’s executive team, which in addition to Tim Conkle as Chief Executive Officer, includes Jeff Griffin – Chief Information Officer (CIO), Crystal McFerran – Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), Jonathan Blakey – Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Ciera Cole – Chief Experience Officer (CXO), and Donna Pebworth – Controller.

About The 20

The 20 is an exclusive business development group for Managed Service Providers (MSP) aimed at dominating and revolutionizing the IT industry with its standardized all-in-one approach. The 20’s robust RMM, PSA, and documentation platform ensures superior service for its MSPs’ clients utilizing their completely US-based Help Desk and Network Operations Center. Extending beyond proven tools and processes, The 20 touts a proven sales model, a community of industry-leaders, and ultimate scalability. To learn more, visit https://www.the20.com/

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Latham Pool Products Adds Jeff Leake as Chief Operating Officer

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“Latham is on an exciting growth journey and Jeff’s extensive experience will help us grow our brand, enhance our product offering and deliver the best service and quality in residential inground pools and products in the industry.”


LATHAM, N.Y. (PRWEB)

Latham Pool Products Inc., the world’s largest manufacturer of inground residential swimming pools and accessories, is proud to announce that Jeff Leake has been appointed to the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO) and officially joined the executive leadership team on June 29. Jeff will bolster the leadership team and use his vast knowledge of operations to further Latham’s capabilities across our Fiberglass, autocover and in ground vinyl liner packaged pool product categories. In this new role, he will report directly to Latham President and CEO, Scott Rajeski, and provide executive leadership to Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain/Procurement and Logistics.

Rajeski explains, “Latham is on an exciting growth journey and Jeff’s extensive experience will help us grow our brand, enhance our product offering and deliver the best service and quality in residential inground pools and products in the industry.”

Jeff has held many notable executive management positions, most recently serving as the EVP Integrated Supply Chain at Curt Holdings (a division of Lippert Components). He has integrated supply chain management experience in automotive, consumer products, industrial and consulting industries, with applications in make/configure-to-order, engineer-to-order and make-to-stock businesses. He is also experienced at developing and executing strategies aligned with best-in-class performance in all facets of the supply chain, including sourcing/supplier development, customer service, operational excellence, working capital management, and global logistics.

Jeff holds a Master of Science in Administration in Operations Research and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Production/Operations Management both from Central Michigan University. He also completed executive leadership training at Duke University and holds multiple professional certifications, including Production and Inventory Management (CPIM), Inventory Resource Manager (CIRM), Constraint Management and Demand Flow.

“I am thrilled to join the Latham team and add to the amazing things taking place at our more than 20 locations across North America,” said Leake, who started with the company on June 29. “The company has done a great job setting up a solid foundation for success. I’m looking forward to putting in the extra work to take it to the next level for our customers.”

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Registration Now Open for the IARFC National Financial Plan Competition

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international Association of Registered Financial Consultants

Our goal was to create a learning experience by having them explain their financial plan and defend their strategies… Lemuel Kornegay III, RFC, US Chapter Board of Directors and co-author of NFPC Case Narrative.


MIDDLETOWN, Ohio (PRWEB)

This narrative consists of numbers and family detail history that will be interpreted by the students and presented to a panel of judges. Three of the IARFC US Chapter Board of Directors – President Rick Stanzione, RFC®, Robert Miller, RFC® and Lemuel Kornegay, III, RFC® combined their many years of practice to develop this case scenario which will be sent out in October to the those student teams who registered. “Developing the financial facts for our fictional family case study took a lot of thought,” admitted Kornegay. “I think we came up with a scenario that will challenge the students to deliver appropriate solutions for their clients. Our goal was to create a learning experience by having them explain their financial plan and defend their strategies. I look forward to reviewing their game plans.”

The actual registration for the Competition is now open and information is being sent to universities that have Financial Services Programs to start thinking about the 2021 event. This will be followed up with hard deadlines for registration and later plan entry due dates.

The IARFC also is looking for Corporate Sponsors and Individual Donors who play a major role in the success of the Competition. “I have had the opportunity to interact with the students in this Competition,” relates Barry Dayley, MRFC® from Money Concepts International – a past Corporate Sponsor of the Competition. “It’s extremely important to the future of our industry to support these young people as they consider their careers in financial services. They are bright and compassionate individuals who will no doubt be successful in caring for their clients’ financial well-being.”

For those professors who wish to register their teams, please visit http://www.iarfc.org/events/nfpc for specific Rules and Details. The Participation Agreement must be received by September 25 for their students to compete. The Competition judging will be carried out through multiple phases with 3 teams eventually meeting in a Finals round next Spring.

“I encourage professors to send in their registration form as soon as possible for 2021,” commented Vicki Caplinger, IARFC NFPC Coordinator. “Even though this year we had to virtually reorganize the entire Finals presentations due to social distancing mandates, the students still felt they are now better prepared to craft and present a financial plan. It’s a win-win situation for everyone involved.”

Complete information can be found by visiting http://www.iarfc.org/events/nfpc or by emailing plancomp@iarfc.org.

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Federal Resources Continues Supporting COVID-19 Response Providing Gloves for Medical Personnel

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Federal Resources

Federal Resources


STEVENSVILLE, Md. (PRWEB)

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) recently awarded Federal Resources a multi-million dollar contract to provide over 4.5 billion gloves to America’s national strategic stockpile. Federal Resources Supply Company was selected by the DLA to continue delivering life-saving Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), in this instance medical gloves, in support of the federal government’s ongoing COVID-19 response efforts.

The DLA announced the award to Federal Resources on July 2, 2020, under the Special Operations Equipment (SOE) contract, which is a firm-fixed price, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract that rapidly fields various equipment including lifesaving products to the military, federal government and first responders. The award for over 4.5 billion gloves is the largest award let through the contract to date and the largest single award received in Federal Resources’ 34-year history.

This contract will enable Federal Resources to expand upon its commitment to those on the front lines of the pandemic plaguing the globe. The nation’s first responders and healthcare organizations are in urgent need of proper PPE in order to prevent transmission and lower the risk of infection. Among a global shortage of these vital supplies, Federal Resources has been successful in obtaining and enabling optimization of supplies, such as gloves, masks, eye protection, and gowns, to organizations in desperate need.

“Federal Resources is honored to continue to provide necessary PPE including medical gloves to our nation’s first responders. The current pandemic has created a shortfall of necessary disposable types of PPE, and we have rapidly found solutions. In supporting those who protect us all , our team emulates the persistence, grit, and determination of these first responders,” said Larry Gwaltney, Federal Resources’ CEO. “This contract comes in addition to Federal Resources’ everyday mission of protecting the military, first responders, and health care workers in the fight against various threats, including COVID-19.”

Federal Resources is proud to continue its support of the DLA and its customers through not only this award but with multiple mission critical solutions. For a more comprehensive review of Federal Resources’ equipment and procurement solutions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, please visit us at http://www.federalresources.com/COVID.

For more information, please contact: marketing@federalresources.com

About Federal Resources

Founded in 1986, Federal Resources is a leading provider of quality products and mission-critical solutions that support the U.S. Military, Federal Government, State/Local Responders, and International Markets. Specializing in comprehensive life-cycle sustainment solutions; procurement and acquisition; technical services and asset management; and training expertise, the organization is dedicated to serving its diverse range of well-established and emerging market segments. Federal Resources strives to fulfill and expand upon its mission to ensure end-users are equipped with the most innovative, reliable, and cost-effective products and technologies available on the market. For more information, please visit http://www.federalresources.com.

About the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)

As the nation’s combat logistics support agency, the Defense Logistics Agency manages the global supply chain – from raw materials to end user to disposition – for the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, 10 combatant commands, other federal agencies, and partner and allied nations. DLA also supplies 86 percent of the military’s spare parts and nearly 100 percent of fuel and troop support consumables, manages the reutilization of military equipment, provides catalogs and other logistics information products, and offers document automation and production services to a host of military and federal agencies. Headquartered at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, DLA is a global enterprise – wherever the United States has a significant military presence, DLA is there to support. For more information, please visit http://www.dla.mil.

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KBMax Expands Leadership Team with Appointment of Steve Stessman

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“I’m excited to join the KBMax team especially now with so many companies looking for solutions that dramatically improve their potential customers’ online experience as well as decrease their operating costs,” said Steve Stessman.


AUSTIN, Texas (PRWEB)

KBMax, a next-gen, visual CPQ solution, today announces the addition of Steve Stessman to its leadership team.

Steve Stessman served as the VP of Sales and Sales Operations at Tuff Shed, Inc., a manufacturer of sheds, garages, cabin shells, and custom structures since 1981. While there, he led the effort to streamline their entire sales and manufacturing process by leveraging KBMax, Salesforce, and their partner ecosystem. This transformation resulted in more converted leads, increased deal sizes, more efficient order management, lower manufacturing costs, and consistent revenue growth.

As the Vice President of Business Development at KBMax, Steve will enhance and grow KBMax’s partnerships with key players in the CPQ space, like Salesforce. By building its partner network, KBMax can help even more manufacturers deliver a better buying experience for their customers and a streamlined selling experience for their internal teams.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Steve Stessman to the KBMax leadership team,” said Bill Culwell, President of KBMax. “He brings years of experience helping companies sell more, faster and accurately by leveraging the Salesforce ecosystem. He’s the best person to help others understand the power of our solution and integration with Salesforce.”

In addition to his previous sales leadership role, Stessman is an active participant in the SaaS and manufacturing space, recently serving on the Salesforce Customer Advisory Board for Manufacturing, Salesforce Customer Advisory Board for CPQ, and the Conga Executive Customer Advisory Board. He wants to help others who are undergoing digital transformation projects after successfully leading one from start to finish at Tuff Shed.

“I’m excited to join the KBMax team especially now with so many companies looking for solutions that dramatically improve their potential customers’ online experience as well as decrease their operating costs,” said Steve Stessman. “I plan on lending my experience using KBMax, Salesforce, and the AppExchange to anyone trying to find a better way to sell, transact, and fulfill more efficiently.”

About KBMax

KBMax is redefining CPQ and e-commerce for manufacturers globally. Their product configurator can handle complex business rules, visualization, real-time pricing, CAD automation, and website embedding. This end-to-end solution results in an awesome buying experience, a faster sales cycle, and a more efficient manufacturing process. For more information, go to kbmax.com.

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Isabelle Hau Joins Sonen Capital’s Board of Directors

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SAN FRANCISCO (PRWEB)

Sonen Capital LLC, an investment management firm focused exclusively on impact and sustainable investing and advice, is pleased to announce that Isabelle Hau has joined its Board of Directors. Ms. Hau brings over 20 years of experience in impact investing, finance, and venture capital. She has spent much of her career focused on building the impact investing field and making high quality education accessible for children as a means to creating lifelong opportunities.

Isabelle is a Partner at Imaginable Futures, a global philanthropic firm that believes learning has the power to unlock human potential. She was part of the founding team that helped launch the firm in early 2020. Prior to that, she was an Investment Partner at Omidyar Network, where she was responsible for its global portfolio of impact investments and led the firm’s US education strategy. She also held positions at ImpactAssets, a non-profit organization focused on increasing capital flows in impact investing, and at Morgan Stanley where she invested in and helped grow start-up companies, and supported larger corporations through IPOs, capital raising and strategic acquisitions. She has held various for-profit and non-profit governance roles.

“Isabelle is an accomplished leader in the field of impact investing, whose passion for advancing education is critically important during this time of extreme income inequality and lack of opportunity for the underserved community,” said Stuart Davidson, Sonen’s Co-Founder and Chairman of the Board. “Isabelle’s work in the impact field will be a tremendous asset for Sonen and we are confident that we will benefit from her insights, judgment and counsel.”

“I am thrilled to join Sonen’s Board,” said Ms. Hau. “During these unsettling times on so many social and environmental fronts, Sonen’s work is more important than ever. I am excited to be part of a company that has such tremendous opportunity to improve the lives of people around the world.”

About Sonen Capital LLC

Sonen Capital is a specialized impact investment management firm headquartered in San Francisco, CA. Sonen invests on behalf of institutions, family offices, high net worth individuals, foundations and endowments for both exceptional financial returns as well as social and environmental sustainability. http://www.sonencapital.com

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SIG Announces Virtual Events Schedule for Sourcing, Procurement and Risk Professionals

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Sourcing Industry Group

SIG is the network for sourcing executives.

SIG provides procurement professionals with essential skills and knowledge to help steer the organization successfully in times of crisis.


JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (PRWEB)

SIG, the premier membership organization for sourcing, procurement, outsourcing and risk executives, has just released a schedule of virtual events for industry executives and their teams. With many companies facing travel bans and shrinking corporate travel budgets, digital events are a cost-effective solution for industry professionals to stay connected with peers on common challenges and vetted solutions. SIG members can attend every online event for free and first-time buy-side attendees can also attend free. Here are the upcoming virtual event dates:

August CPO & Executive Virtual Series – August 12

SIGnature Event – Pivoting through Pandemonium: Risk, Innovation, Talent and Stories – September 9

Global Executive Summit – October 13 to 15

SIGnature Event – Transformation and Talent Optimization – November 5

SIGnature Event – Elevating to Excellence: People and the Business – December 9

The CPO & Executive Virtual Series Events are an opportunity for the most senior procurement executives to gather with peers to discuss their most pressing issues. Seats are limited and restricted to buy-side attendees only. The meetings are delivered in an open-mic, collaborative format for a personal and targeted discussion over the course of two hours.

SIGnature Events are one-day events for senior executives and their teams. The format is like a mini SIG Summit, with executive roundtables, deep-dive team trainings, keynote speakers, CPO presentations, analyst overviews and SIG Talks, followed by a Provider Showcase with prizes. Each SIGnature Event has a unique theme with specialized content from subject-matter experts and industry practitioners. SIG members can expect to learn something different and make new connections at each SIGnature Event.

“As the business world adapts and learns how to navigate social distancing because of COVID-19, keeping employees informed and providing opportunities to upskill will be paramount to an organization’s success,” said SIG CEO and President Dawn Tiura. “SIG provides procurement professionals with essential skills and knowledge to help steer the organization successfully in times of crisis.”

In May, SIG transitioned its Procurement Technology Summit from an in-person event with an expected attendance of 300 executives to a fully digital global event with over 1,100 attendees. Summit attendees reported an 86% satisfaction rating. The Global Executive Summit in October will also be a fully digital experience and registration will open soon. The June CPO & Executive Virtual meeting was intended to be a one-time event, but due to positive feedback it was extended as a monthly series through fall.

To attend a SIG virtual event, you must register on the SIG website. Visit the SIG Event Calendar to join an upcoming event or request more information on our website to become a SIG member or sponsor a SIG event.

About SIG

SIG, https://sig.org/ is a membership organization that provides thought leadership and networking opportunities to executives in sourcing, procurement and outsourcing from Fortune 500 and Global 1000 companies and the advisors who serve them. SIG is widely known as a forum for sharing “next” practices and thought leadership through live networking events, virtual forums and a comprehensive online SIG resource center (SRC), which was developed by and for professionals in sourcing and outsourcing. The organization is unique in that it blends practitioners, service providers and advisory firms in a non-commercial environment. SIG is also the parent organization for SIG University, a one-of-a-kind certification and training program for professionals and executives seeking deep expertise in sourcing and governance for themselves or their teams, as well as Future of Sourcing, which provides unrivaled digital content for the opinion-formers and decision-makers at the heart of the outsourcing space.

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Shady Grove Fertility Nurse, Elizabeth Zapp, Named as a Star Nurse Finalist by The Washington Post and American Nurses Association

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SGF’s Elizabeth Zapp, BSN, RN, named a 2020 Star Nurse Finalist by The Washington Post, in partnership with the American Nurses Association.

I am truly honored to be recognized among this group but would also like to acknowledge all the fabulous nurses, physicians, and staff here at Shady Grove Fertility that provide exceptional patient care every day.


WASHINGTON (PRWEB)

Shady Grove Fertility (SGF) is proud to announce that Elizabeth Zapp, BSN, RN, has been named a 2020 Star Nurse Finalist by The Washington Post, in partnership with the American Nurses Association.

In this “Year of the Nurse,” the Star Nurse recognition is given for the first time to select women and men at the front lines of health care in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia.

Earlier this year, over 600 nurses were nominated by patients, colleagues, and family from across the region. The American Nurses Association reviewed nominations and selected 100 deserving finalists to make up the 2020 list of Star Nurses. A panel of judges will select six Nightingale Award winners from among these finalists.

“I am truly honored to be recognized among this group but would also like to acknowledge all the fabulous nurses, physicians, and staff here at Shady Grove Fertility that provide exceptional patient care every day,” said Zapp. “My experience as an SGF nurse began in 2006 and each year has provided an opportunity for personal growth and professional development. The employees of SGF work hard and their level of dedication inspires me every day.”

Additionally, in 2015, Zapp was among the distinguished winners to receive the Virginia Nurses Foundation’s 40 Under 40 award. Zapp was selected from a record number of nominees as one of Virginia’s outstanding young nurse leaders because of her achievements in professional practice, leadership, and her positive promotion and advancement of the nursing profession beyond the practice setting.

Zapp opened up about her commitment to patients and how it has evolved. “I now have the privilege of leading a hard-working team of fellow nurses and health administrators, together we make decisions that impact patient experiences. Although my role at SGF has changed over the years, I cherish the patient relationships I have made along the way. It is especially rewarding to know that the care we provide at SGF assists our patients on their fertility journey. I am proud to be a part of an amazing team of individuals working towards a common goal.”

2020 Star Nurse winners will be announced at a celebratory virtual event on Tuesday, September 1. The award winners and all finalists will be recognized in a special Star Nurses publication to be distributed in The Washington Post on Wednesday, September 2.

To learn more about joining the Shady Grove Fertility Team, visit: http://www.ShadyGroveFertility.com/careers.

To schedule a virtual physician consultation with an SGF physician, call 1-888-761-1967 or visit ShadyGroveFertility.com.

About Shady Grove Fertility (SGF)

SGF is a leading fertility and IVF center of excellence with more than 85,000 babies born and counting. With 38 locations throughout FL, GA, MD, NY, PA, VA, D.C., and Santiago, Chile, we offer patients virtual physician consults, individualized care, accept most insurance plans, and make treatment affordable through innovative financial options, including treatment guarantees. More physicians refer their patients to SGF than any other center. Call 1-888-761-1967 or visit ShadyGroveFertility.com.

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Spiral Binding CEO Robert Roth passes baton to Douglas Nash

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After 50 years of commitment and service he and the Roth family leave a tremendous legacy that will be felt for decades to come.


TOTOWA, N.J. (PRWEB)

Spiral Binding announced today that Robert Roth is retiring and Douglas Nash will be the new CEO. Roth, an owner of the company and a 50-year veteran of Spiral, will serve as Chairman of the Board and support business development opportunities for Spiral.

“Transitioning into retirement has been a goal of mine over the last several years,” said Roth. “The decision to step down as CEO seemed like a natural progression.”

Though no longer involved with daily operations, as Chairman of the Board and driving business development, Roth’s presence will still be felt throughout the company he helped build into an industry-leader.

“As part of my new role, I will search for unique, innovative products and develop underserved markets with the ambition of propelling Spiral into the future,” said Roth.

Douglas Nash has been appointed CEO effective immediately after serving as Spiral President since September 2018.

“The Board and I have every confidence Doug is the right person to lead Spiral Binding,” continued Roth. “He is a seasoned, world-class leader with a remarkably clear vision for the company and well-formed strategies for growth and infrastructure fortification. I think we did a great job selecting him and it has been awesome to witness his commitment to our customers, vendors and employees.”

“I am honored to follow in the very large footsteps of Rob Roth and I’m energized by the opportunity to lead Spiral’s incredible team and portfolio of products and companies,” said Spiral Binding’s newly appointed CEO Douglas Nash. “Rob has all of our best wishes for a well-earned retirement. After 50 years of commitment and service he and the Roth family leave a tremendous legacy that will be felt for decades to come.”

About Spiral Binding LLC:

Spiral is a leading manufacturer and worldwide distributor of a diverse line of print-finishing, graphic-arts, and presentation products and services. Spiral’s highly qualified team of professionals provide solutions to match any area of need for supplies and equipment in binding, laminating, paper handling, photo finishing, and custom imprinting services. For more information, visit http://www.spiralbinding.com.

Spiral is a portfolio company of Hilltop Private Capital (for more information, visit http://www.hilltopprivatecapital.com) and KCB Private Equity (for more information, visit http://www.kcbm.com).

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MMA Global Welcomes Deborah Wahl, Global CMO of General Motors as Incoming Chair for MMA Global Board of Directors

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“My view is that we do need to work together as an industry, and MMA is a one-of-a-kind industry body,” said Deborah Wahl, Global CMO, General Motors


NEW YORK (PRWEB)

Today at the 2020 CEO & CMO Summit Virtual, MMA Global, the industry organization dedicated to driving modern marketing and shaping the future, announced the appointment of Deborah Wahl, Global Chief Marketing Officer of General Motors, as the incoming Chair for the Global Board of Directors. Wahl, one of the most influential executives in marketing, will oversee a board comprised of senior marketing professionals across a wide range of sectors, as well as some of the most influential AdTech and MarTech executives. The diversity of those companies represents MMA’s “Superpower,” given the wattage and collective intelligence reflective of the whole marketing industry. The board’s driving mission is to drive and effect positive change within the discipline of marketing through research, education and debate.

Wahl brings a wealth of industry knowledge and senior marketer experience to the board, having served as CMO for McDonald’s, Cadillac and Chrysler, but she’s also held senior marketing roles at Ford, Mazda, and Toyota in various positions and countries. She’s known for her keen eye in identifying organizational gaps in marketing and filling them with optimal solutions, which dovetails perfectly with MMA’s mission.

“I have been energized by the topics that the MMA Global Board is tackling under the leadership of CEO Greg Stuart,” said Wahl. “My view is that we do need to work together as an industry, and MMA is a one-of-a-kind industry body. It’s clear to me that the MMA has a strong and fact-based agenda and approach to help CMOs to tackle the toughest issues in accomplishing their mission. No one is better positioned to clean up the increasingly complex digital marketing ecosystem.”

Wahl takes over from Karin Timpone, formerly Global Marketing Officer of Marriott International, who will move to Chair Emeritus on the MMA Global Board. The entire MMA Global thanks Timpone for her service in navigating the MMA during this time.

“I’m extremely proud to have Deb step up to head up our powerhouse board, which represents a real testament to how far MMA has come,” said Greg Stuart, CEO of MMA Global. “Ten years ago, we started with only one mid-level marketer, and by the end of this year we’ll have now grown to nearly 40 CMOs, now led by one of world’s biggest global marketers as our Chair. One of the best things I heard from a current board CMO was ‘I don’t know how the MMA does it but you come up with topics I don’t hear anywhere else, and they matter to my business.’ I want to especially also thank Karin for her leadership during a most unusual time.”

Working with Stuart, Wahl’s tenure will focus on the following areas, programs and initiatives:

1.    Marketing Attribution Think Tank (MATT) – focused on supporting issues around multi-touch attribution (MTA) measurement and the gyration in Identifiers for measurement and tracking, in light of the phasing out of cookies and Apple IDFA

2.    Marketing Org Structure Think Tank (MOSTT) – directly correlating marketing organizational structure to a company’s financial performance

3.    Great Marketing Growth Debates – a series examining the major marketing growth frameworks as explained by the professors who authored them, followed by discussion and debate among the top marketers in the industry

4.    Data in Marketing Think Tank (DATT) – initiatives in development to support marketers as they aggregate, assess and apply data in their marketing strategies

5.    Brand vs. Performance research initiative – $2-million, ground-breaking research to help answer the age-old question of how branding affects long-term sales

6.    Other initiatives to clean up the digital ecosystem, including a Brand Safety Guide for marketers, a mobile attribution fraud assessment tool, and studies into the actual brand impact of the current AdTech ecosystem.

The MMA’s full board structure, globally and regionally, includes:

Global Board Executive Committee:

Chair: Deborah Wahl, Global Chief Marketing Officer, General Motors

Global Secretary: Carolyn Everson, VP, Global Marketing Solutions, Facebook

Jack Philbin, Co-Founder & CEO, Vibes

Chair Emeritus: Karin Timpone, Global Marketing Officer, formerly Marriott

Chair Emeritus: Luis Di Como, Executive Vice President, Global Media, Unilever

Chair Emeritus: Sanjay Gupta, Chief Customer Officer, TIAA

Chair Emeritus: John Costello, Former President, Global Mktg & Innovation, Dunkin’

Treasurer: Stephen McCarthy, CFO/COO, GroundTruth

Global Board Members:

Suzy Deering, CMO, eBay

Jill Baskin, CMO, Hershey

Lynne Biggar, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer, Visa

Ayesha Gilarde, CMO, Match.com

Jay Jaffin, Chief Marketing & Digital Officer, Western Union

Joanna Lu, VP of Marketing, Greater China & Korea, The Coca-Cola Co.

Greg Lyons, SVP, CMO, Pepsi

Ivan Pollard, SVP, Global CMO, General Mills

Telisa Yancy, COO, American Family Insurance

Wanda Young, CMO, Samsung

Jodi Allen, EVP & CMO, formerly Hertz

Amardeep Kahlon, CMO, formerly GlaxoSmithKline

Kellyn Kenny, Global CMO, formerly Hilton Hotels

Jeff Lucas, VP of America Sales & Global Client Solutions, formerly Verizon Media Group

Rebecca Messina, CMO, formerly Uber

Barbara Messing, SVP & CMO, formerly Walmart

Janet Balis, Partner/Principal, Global Media, Entertainment & Marketing Advisory Services Leader, EY

Cameron Clayton, General Manager, IBM Cloud Ecosystem and Weather, IBM Watson Advertising

Matt Derella, Global Vice President, Revenue and Content Partnerships, Twitter

Rita Ferro, President Advertising Sales and Partnerships, Disney

Greg Glenday, CEO, Lightbox

Jeremi Gorman, Chief Business Officer, SNAP

Charles Manning, President & CEO, Kochava

Ted Prince, President, Analytic Solutions, Neustar

Allan Thygesen, President, Americas, Google

Antonio Tomarchio, Founder & CEO, Cuebiq

John Trimble, Chief Revenue Officer, Pandora

Linda Yaccarino, Chairman of Advertising & Client Partnerships, NBCU

Regional Representatives to Global Board:

NA: Louis Paskalis, SVP, Enterprise Media Executive, Bank of America

LATAM: Alberto “Banano” Pardo, Founder & CEO, Adsmovil

LATAM: Gustavo Aguiar, CDO, Johnson & Johnson

APAC: David Porter, VP, Global Media at Unilever Asia, Africa, Middle East, Turkey & Russia, Unilever

There are five other boards which support the MMA members and Global Board:

North America Board – Chaired by Norman de Greve, CMO, CVS Health

EMEA Board – Chaired by Sarah Mansfield, VP Global Media Europe, NAMETRUB, E-commerce, Operations, Unilever

APAC Board – Chaired by David Porter, VP Global Media Asia, Africa, Middle East, Turkey & Russia, Unilever

LATAM Board – Chaired by Gustavo Aguiar, CDO, Johnson & Johnson LATAM

Global Media & Data Board – Chaired by Louis Paskalis, SVP, Enterprise Media Executive, Bank of America

Any marketers that are interested in joining the MMA, or one of the boards, please contact Greg Stuart at greg@mmaglobal.com.

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About the MMA:

Comprised of over 800-member companies globally and 14 regional offices, the MMA is the only marketing trade association that brings together the full ecosystem of marketers, tech providers and sellers working collaboratively to architect the future of marketing, while relentlessly delivering growth today. Anchoring the MMA’s mission are four core pillars; to cultivate inspiration by driving innovation for the Chief Marketing Officer; to build the mobile marketing capabilities for marketing organizations through fostering know-how and confidence; to champion the effectiveness and impact of mobile through research providing tangible ROI measurement; and to advocate for mobile marketers.

Members include: 1-800-Flowers.com, Adobe, Allstate, Ally Financial, American Eagle, American Express, AT&T, Bank of America, Calvin Klein, Campbell’s, JPMorgan Chase, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Chobani, Choice Hotels, Citi, Clear Channel Outdoor, Colgate Palmolive, Cuebiq, CVS Health, Dunkin’ Brands, eBay, E*TRADE, Electronic Arts, Estee Lauder, Facebook, Ford, General Motors Company, Google, Hilton Worldwide, IBM Watson, Kellogg Company, LinkedIn, L’Oreal, Marriott International, Match Group, Mastercard, McDonald’s, MillerCoors, Monster, NBCU, Pandora, Pfizer, Pinterest, PlaceIQ, Salesforce, Samsung, Shire, Snap Inc., SUBWAY, Target Inc., The Coca-Cola Company, T- Mobile, Turner Broadcasting, Twitter, Uber, Unilever, Verizon Media Group, Verizon, Vibes, Walmart, Waze and many more. The MMA’s global headquarters are located in New York with regional operations Asia Pacific (APAC), Europe/Middle East/Africa (EMEA) and Latin America (LATAM). For more information see http://www.mmaglobal.com.

Media Contacts

Sheryl Daija

Chief Strategy Officer, MMA

917 287 6140

sheryl.daija@mmaglobal.com