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Earth Class Mail Launches New Pricing to Offer Customers Even More Value, Welcomes New Leadership


Being able to manage paper mail online has allowed us to scale and focus on driving innovation in our platform. – Jay Ackerman, President and CEO, Reveleer

Earth Class Mail, an online service for accessing postal mail, today announced updated pricing to deliver more value to its customers and welcomed a new leadership team.

Over 50,000 individuals and businesses have used Earth Class Mail to reduce the burden of managing paper mail.

“Earth Class Mail has given us enhanced control and security of our postal mail,” said Jay Ackerman, President and CEO of Reveleer. “Being able to manage paper mail online has allowed us to scale and focus on driving innovation in our platform.”

During the COVID-19 crisis, the company has enabled its customers to adapt quickly to remote work.

“We are so glad that we decided to subscribe earlier this year,” said James Gadsby, COO of Desire Street Ministries. “We routed all of our new mail through Earth Class Mail ahead of an office move in July. We love this solution and are already telling others about it.”

New Pricing Gives Customers More

After listening to customer feedback, Earth Class Mail launched new pricing that provides an increased amount of service for its price point.

The company’s new MailBox plans are created for individuals and small businesses that need a reliable and straightforward virtual mailbox service. Its MailRoom plans are designed for businesses that receive a higher volume of postal mail or that receive mail for a large number of employees.

“Our customers want the freedom to manage and access their mail from anywhere. Earth Class Mail has been providing customers with online access to their postal mail for 15 years and we are excited to offer customers more value with our new pricing,” says Earth Class Mail’s new CEO, Fergus Burns.

New leadership dedicated to improving customer experience

To support its dedication to maximizing value for customers, Earth Class Mail has also made additions to its leadership team.

Fergus Burns, with over 25 years of experience developing customer-centric products at companies like Amazon, Criteo, and Microsoft, has joined as Chief Executive Officer. Mike Brown, a retired Air Force Colonel, and Fighter Pilot who’s led teams at companies like AtHoc (acquired by BlackBerry), BlackBerry, and Chargify, has joined as Chief Revenue Officer. Gwen Murray, a marketing leader with experience driving customer engagement at companies like L’Oreal, Amazon, and Shyft, joined as Vice President of Marketing. Frank Aguilar, a product experience leader who has worked for brands including Disney and Amazon, has joined as Director of Customer Experience. Andrew Luxem, a 12-year Amazon veteran, joined as Director of Product Marketing. Finally, Peter Frasco, an Army Veteran who also spent time at BlackBerry, has joined as Director of Software and Infrastructure.

Building on a track record of delivering industry-leading products and services, the organization’s new leaders are dedicated to improving the everyday lives of Earth Class Mail customers.

About Earth Class Mail

Since 2004, Earth Class Mail has scanned more than 10 million pieces of mail and deposited over $1 billion in checks. The company has helped over 50,000 customers, including companies like Zapier, Reddit, and Lyft, access and control their postal mail online, from anywhere. Customers get high-resolution, searchable PDFs, automatic check deposit, and integrations with popular cloud-based applications like Google Drive and Bill.com — all without ever touching an envelope. Getting started with Earth Class Mail is easy with their team of onboarding specialists ready to help. Visit https://www.earthclassmail.com/ to learn more.

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REIT fund Aditanium acquires Acquisition Specialist to oversee 2020 growth expectations


Aditanium Capital Corp. (https://aditanium.com/) is excited to add the newest addition to the corporate board of directors, Alisha Ilaender. Earlier in 2020, the board of directors began planning to launch a robust marketing and recruiting system to support the anticipated growth efforts in the local Fraser Valley Real Estate market. The appointment of Alisha Ilaender will take the lead role in the newly formed acquisition team, which will focus on acquiring neglected and under managed multi-family apartment buildings.

“In the beginning of the year, we had no way of knowing that COVID-19 would come into the picture. That said, we have seen a massive demand for multi-family buildings and the need for a dedicated acquisition specialist. Myself, along with the other directors have put our full confidence and trust in Alisha Ilaender to take charge of preforming the required due-diligence involved in Aditanium’s strategic holdings,” said Taylor Apsouris, co-founder and CEO of Aditanium Capital Corp.

The Aditanium Acquisition Team will work closely with local commercial real estate holders across the province of British Columbia. Acquisition Specialists work to evaluate current opportunities to grow passive cash flow by leveraging the Aditanium REIT business model.

“It’s a unique time of opportunity to obtain and add to Aditanium’s Real Estate holdings. By leveraging technology and optimizing revenue streams, we have been experiencing growth during the market decline caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. While traditional Real Estate investors are struggling to simply maintain business, our diversified investment fund has not only adapted, but has also found huge opportunity in the Canadian market,” said Alisha Ilaender, Acquisition Specialist for Aditanium Capital Corp.

Aditanium is currently reviewing the engineering, installation and maintenance services required in order to acquire an additional asset held by the expanding Real Estate fund. This is in line with the core business model of acquiring income-producing commercial real estate buildings. Although some Real Estate Investment Funds are publicly traded, Aditanium Capital Corp is a private REIT and held as a BC Corporation. The fund allows investors the opportunity to invest in large-scale income producing real estate.

About Aditanium Capital Corp: Aditanium is a Real Estate Investment Fund, for qualified investors who desire a relatively low risk and steady stream of passive cash flow generated from the tenants who lease Aditanium’s Real Estate holdings. Aditanium has a proprietary technology, utilizing a secure and transparent investor dashboard; enabling investors to view their acquisition from the platform at my.aditamnium.com.

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Introducing Gerrit Dyke, the New Vice President of Engineering at Hill & Smith Inc.


Gerrit Dyke, new Vice President of Engineering at Hill & Smith Inc.

It’s rare that you get the chance to hire someone with all the right experience and qualities and who aligns with your strategic goals.

Leading national infrastructure manufacturer, Hill & Smith Inc., is excited to announce the hiring of Gerrit Dyke as the new Vice President of Engineering. Gerrit comes with a wealth of experience within the highway safety products industry where he has contributed to and managed the design, development, and technical support of various innovative and widely used products.

Gerrit worked with Lindsay Transportation Solutions, Inc. for over 19 years, where he progressed from project engineer to the Vice President of Engineering and R&D. He earned a Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering, a Master of Business Administration, and is a Licensed Professional Engineer in multiple states. Dyke is an active participant in several road safety industry groups and committees and served on the Transportation Research Board AFB20 Committee on Roadside Safety for 9 years.

“It’s rare that you get the chance to hire someone with all the right experience and qualities and who aligns with your strategic goals. We believe Gerrit is the perfect person to lead our Engineering and Product Development efforts in the next chapter of our growth and success at Hill & Smith Inc.,” said Gary Lallo, President and CEO of Hill & Smith Inc.

As Vice President of Engineering, Gerrit will be responsible for the engineering and product development of highway, work zone, and other safety products. He will play an integral role in guiding the company’s product vision and strategy.

Hill & Smith Inc. is a subsidiary of Hill & Smith Holdings PLC, headquartered in the United Kingdom, and is a member of the HS Roads & Security business segment. Hill and Smith Holdings PLC is an international group with leading positions in the niche markets of infrastructure and galvanizing. Hill & Smith Inc. is an industry leading American-based manufacturer of a wide range of transportation safety products, including the MASH-compliant impact attenuator, the Smart Cushion®, the MASH-compliant portable steel barrier, Zoneguard®, and the Work Area Protection product lines of Smart Work Zone Systems, message and arrow boards, and traffic control products.

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Earth, Inc. Takes Big Steps Towards A Greener Future With Two Eco-Fashion Leaders


Celebrating 50 Years in business proved to be an opportunity of self-reflection for Earth, Inc. Since Earth was first introduced to the U.S. market in 1970, Earth Shoes instantly became synonymous with eco-minded culture. Fast forward to 2020, and it seems the fashion industry is catching up to the importance of sustainable, mindful fashion and manufacturing, as the issues facing the planet are more urgent than ever.

Now is the time to make a difference, and Earth, Inc. is making moves towards a brighter future with two new leads within the Earth Product team—welcoming Jocelyn Thornton in the newly created role of Executive Vice President of Product and Merchandising, and Fred Allard as Creative Director of Product.

Thornton comes to Earth with extensive experience in both Product Development in the footwear industry for brands including Sperry and Clarks as well as consulting experience at the Doneger Group, where in her role as SVP, she led large players in the fashion and retail industry, helping build and implement successful brand and product strategies.

“It’s a privilege to work for a brand with the name Earth, as it carries a daily reminder of what we need to protect,” says Thornton. “As we develop shoes for the future, we’re looking to make decisions that are not only considerate of the sourcing and manufacturing process, but also mindful of the end-of-product life cycle,” she continues. “I’m excited about the future of Earth, Inc. and thrilled to be on this journey with the brand.”

Fred Allard has been designing shoes and fashion accessories for over 35 years for brands such as Nine West and The Jones Group. Allard will be leading the design of the newly reinvented, eco-friendly Earth line, set to debut in Fall 2021. “There’s no plan B for our planet, a reality we all have to face.” Allard explains. “I realized I needed to re-think the way I approach my creativity to fashion for the future. Joining the Earth, Inc. team gives me the opportunity to design with purpose and bring sustainability to fashion,” concludes Allard.

Earth, Inc. welcomes Jocelyn and Fred and looks forward to an exciting future with new products that will speak to responsible design in comfort and sustainability—made with 100% recyclable materials. Just as Earth Shoes did fifty years ago, we hope our brand will inspire a new generation to live more mindful and fulfilling lives.

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The Business Event That Changes Lives


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“This event just helped me close a $14 million deal.”

This elite, 3-day business bootcamp will be held at the JW Marriott Turnberry Resort in Aventura, Florida on July 17-19. Grant Cardone teaches strategies for scaling a company, filling the pipeline with sales qualified leads, finding and hiring a talented team, training that team to produce, and closing big deals with dream clients. The 10X Business Bootcamp is designed to guide aspiring millionaires and billionaires in building strong marketing and sales plans for their businesses, and how to execute on these plans.

Attendees travel from around the world to invest three days in learning from Grant Cardone and his team, taking their business and life to heights they’ve only ever dreamed of. 2019 attendee, Roberta Ingletto said, “This event just helped me close a $14 million deal.” Eric Cline, another 10X student, said “Since I started working with Grant, my business has increased by 84%.”

You’ll know if the 10X Business Bootcamp is for you if…

1. You’re not hitting the sales numbers you need

2. You’ve hit a wall in your growth

3. You’re not making the money you want to be making

4. You don’t have a clear sales, marketing, or business strategy

5. Your team isn’t producing

6. Your team is not motivated to make money

7. You don’t know how to scale your business

8. You have questions

9. You want more out of your business and life

10. You want to expand your network of high-earning individuals

Daymond John endorses Grant Cardone as a man who “will help you build a sales machine,” and Russell Brunson calls Grant Cardone a “monster social media marketer.” Time with Grant Cardone has transformed thousands of businesses and changed millions of lives. Miss this event, and risk not changing yours.

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Signet LLC Announces Michael Mandela as President of Signet Real Estate Group’s Property Management Division


Mandela has been hired as President of Signet Real Estate Group’s Property Management Division

Providing best-in-class service to our institutional, commercial and municipal partnerships will remain at the forefront of what we do. -Michael Mandela

Mandela brings extensive expertise in property management, financial services, brokerage, development, and project management.

Mandela will provide strategic and operational oversight for all Signet property management activities, including the development and implementation of corporate strategy, management of business operations, strategic partnership management, sales and marketing, staffing, and capital planning.

“We are extremely pleased to add Michael to Signet Real Estate Group’s leadership team,” said Mark Corr, President and CEO of parent company, Signet LLC. “Michael is going to bring fresh ideas and a strong business development focus to the Property Management Division. We look forward to fostering enhanced collaboration between Michael’s team and the Real Estate Development team, which we are confident will uncover new opportunities and accelerate growth for our entire Real Estate Platform.”

Previously, Mandela served as Sr. Director of Development & Leasing for The Coral Company where he provided executive leadership and oversight to all operational and financial aspects of a diverse, investment grade mixed-use portfolio. Additionally, Mandela oversaw a wide range of development, new construction and renovation projects within both the residential and commercial sectors.

Mandela achieved a stellar track record throughout his tenure, creating valued partnerships with various institutions, municipalities, lenders, developers, general contractors and private equity firms. Mandela is also a licensed real estate broker in the State of Ohio with experience in all facets of transactional real estate including valuation, acquisitions, dispositions, financing, title, leasing and sales.

“It is truly an honor to be entrusted as President of Signet’s Property Management Division,” said Mandela. “Providing best-in-class service to our institutional, commercial and municipal partnerships will remain at the forefront of what we do.”

Mandela succeeds Alan Gribble, who was Signet Real Estate Group’s first Property Management Division hire and President for more than 18 years. Gribble has continued to serve Signet in a consultative capacity, allowing for a smooth transition for Mandela.

“We owe a great debt of gratitude to Alan for his service to the organization, and for positioning the enterprise for continued growth and success,” said Corr.

Mandela shares in Signet leadership’s vision for robust future growth for the full-service real estate firm. “We have a deep development pipeline, an extremely diligent and strategic corporate leadership team, and a vast array of skilled corporate resources already in place. It is a remarkable opportunity,” said Mandela.

This hire represents the latest step in Signet’s strategic vision to build a centralized, high-impact corporate model, supporting a more collaborative team-based culture for the diversified leadership teams and platforms in the Signet organization.

About Signet Real Estate Group

Signet Real Estate Group transforms complex development challenges into collaborative opportunities through a creative, flexible, and customized approach. Our team brings 25 years of experience in successful development and facility management solutions in the areas of healthcare, higher education, research, public-private partnerships and strategic infrastructure. Since our firm’s inception, Signet and its family of companies have successfully managed and currently have in progress more than $5 billion in real-estate development and construction throughout the U.S. Learn more at signetre.com.

About Signet LLC

Signet brings an innovative, unconventional approach to private investment that embodies creativity and forward thinking to achieve long-term success. With leadership and expertise in the areas of project structuring, capital formation, operational investment and management, Signet tailors strategy and resources to meet each unique opportunity. Boundless in ideas and tactics, Signet has spent 25 years crafting collaborative partnerships that advance initiatives in real estate, diversified manufacturing, health and wellness, emerging technologies, investment banking and finance. Learn more at signetllc.com.

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Adept Architecture Hires Ardy Kassakhian as V.P. Government and Philanthropic Relations


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Ardy is well suited to take up effort on behalf of our company as part of our commitment to help the communities in which we work.

Pasadena-based Adept Architecture hires Ardashes “Ardy” Kassakhian as V.P. Government and Philanthropic Relations. Kassakhian brings decades of government relations and non-profit experience. His experience spans both public and private sectors with extensive work in municipal government as City Clerk for the City of Glendale (2005-2020), and on political campaigns both on the federal, state and local levels as well as having spent time in Washington, DC as an intern on Capitol Hill. Kassakhian holds a B.A. from UCLA, an M.A. in Public Policy and Administration from Northwestern University, and has completed the Harvard Kennedy School of Government’s Senior Executives in State and Local Government program in addition to the Coro Executive Program. Kassakhian is Glendale’s appointee to the Metropolitan Water District, and serves as an appointee to the California State New Motor Vehicle Board. He is currently the Vice-chair of the Glendale Housing Authority.

Kassakhian’s role with Adept will be to implement philanthropic and socially responsible investment strategies which would include environmentally sustainable policies as well as head up efforts to deliver affordable housing. In his role prior to joining Adept Development, Kassakhian worked for the City of Glendale running its City Clerk division which he modernized through digitization and focusing on issues of good governance, improved transparency and civic engagement.

“I’m very excited to be working with the team at Adept to help address the issues of affordable housing, environmental sustainability and bringing into focus the opportunities that are facing both the development community and cities throughout California and the United States,” stated Kassakhian.

In March of 2020 Kassakhian was elected and seated to the City of Glendale City Council.

“I believe that it will be up to market rate developers, working with government officials, and non-profits, to address Southern California’s housing shortage,” said Patrick Chraghchian, president of Adept. “Ardy is well suited to take up effort on behalf of our company as part of our commitment to help the communities in which we work.”

More information about Ardy Kassakhian and Adept Development is available at Adepturban.com

Adept Development, Adept Architecture are dbas for American General Design, Inc, a real estate architecture and development company delivering mixed use building throughout Southern California. Adept Construction is a dba for Povac Investment, Inc and is a general contractor providing services for the Adept companies as well as third party clients. For more information about Adept, contact Carin Young at (626) 405-0400.

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ATS Hires Seasoned Sales Expert to Expand Disinfectant Distribution in Brazil


We are optimistic about the results we are seeing in Brazil as a result of Monty’s dedication and decades of experience. We anticipate that the successes found in this hard-hit country will lead to our further global expansion into other Latin American regions.

ATS, a leader in solution-based products for advanced water treatment, has hired Javier “Monty” Montalti as the company’s new South American Sales Manager. Montalti is an experienced international sales and operations professional with more than 20 years’ in the field.

Montalti is building a team of sales professionals to distribute ATS’s chlorine dioxide, a powerful disinfectant used to fight coronavirus, in Brazil — a country experiencing a spike in coronavirus fatalities.

“ATS is a progressive company that seeks out innovative technology to improve lives and eliminate harmful pathogens, ultimately making the world a healthier place,” Montalti said. “As a result, ATS has found ways to make schools, workspaces and public spaces healthier through the use of chlorine dioxide.”

Understanding the urgency and need to help the residents of Brazil, Montalti and his sales team will distribute chlorine dioxide to businesses, shopping districts and large residential areas throughout the most densely populated regions of the country. Simultaneously, Montalti is petitioning the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency to expand distribution efforts.

“It has been heartbreaking to see the fear and devastation COVID-19 has caused across the globe,” said Richard Allred, president, CEO and managing partner of ATS. “We are optimistic about the results we are seeing in Brazil as a result of Monty’s dedication and decades of experience. We anticipate that the successes found in this hard-hit country will lead to our further global expansion into other Latin American regions.”

As of June 22, Brazil, a country of 212 million people, has seen 1,090,349 cases of coronavirus, the world’s 2nd highest number of confirmed cases, with a total of 50,737 deaths. The numbers continue to climb. Also as a result of the virus, the unemployment rate is expected to double from 11.6% to 23.8%.

In addition to helping eradicate the virus with its disinfectant, ATS and Montalti are creating jobs for people who have been laid off due to COVID-19.

“We are in the best place at the right time with the best people and the best product,” Montalti said. “Our product will bless the health and livelihood of many people in Brazil – in many different ways.”

For more information on ATS, visit ATSSmartSolutions.com.

About ATS

Founded in 1979, ATS – located in Midvale, Utah – is a forward-thinking, global company dedicated to providing safe and effective solutions to protect and improve the quality of life. ATS develops and deploys environmentally safe and highly effective products and equipment to make the world a cleaner, safer and healthier place. From kitchen countertops and office workspaces to massive lakes and water systems; ATS is making life safe.

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TRC Services, Inc. today announced that Jon Browning has joined the TRC team


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TRC Services, Inc – Jon Browning

Jon has a great reputation in the industry and with his customers.

Mr. Browning will be based in Ft. Worth, Texas and will support TRC’s sales efforts throughout the United States, visiting key customers in Texas, the mid-Continent region, and beyond.

“We are thrilled that Jon decided to join TRC,” said Eric Johnson, President of TRC Services, Inc. “Jon has a great reputation in the industry and with his customers, who have come to rely upon him to help find solutions to their sucker rod problems. We believe he will be a perfect fit within our organization.”

Prior to joining TRC, Mr. Browning was a sucker rod Technical Sales Specialist with Weatherford for over nine years. Mr. Browning began his career in Midland, Texas after graduating from Texas Tech University, kicking things off as a Sales Representative with R&M Energy Systems.

Mr. Browning began his employment with TRC on March 26, 2020.

About TRC Services, Inc.

Founded in 1996, TRC Services, Inc. is a leader in the sucker rod industry. TRC is uniquely positioned to manage its customers entire sucker rod programs. Product and service lines include new and remanufactured steel sucker rods, new Fiberflex Fiberglass sucker rods, sucker rod string designs, failure analysis, and well optimization services. TRC services customers throughout the United States through three plants in Midland, TX, and plant in Oklahoma City, OK.

For more information, please contact Eric Johnson at ejohnson@trcsuckerrods.com

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Pfluger continues to add experience to Dallas-Fort Worth Team


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Pfluger Architects, Inc. announces the addition of Michael Elmore, AIA, LEED AP, as Senior Project Manager to their Dallas-Fort Worth office.

Elmore decided retirement could wait when the opportunity to work for Pfluger came his way. The Kansas State University alum has worked in educational architecture since 1978. He began his career in document production before becoming a Designer, and finally, Project Manager. Michael takes pride in the client relationships he has built and credits the camaraderie and sense of teamwork for his 36-year career.

“Michael brings a depth of experience in both Higher Education and K-12 work to our firm,” said Brad Pfluger, CEO. “His knowledge of the process from conceptual design through contract management will not only benefit our clients but the teams he will lead. We are proud and fortunate to have him join us.”

Pfluger’s Dallas-Fort Worth office opened in 2019. It is located in Dallas’s historic West End Historic District and is headed by Terry Hoyle as Managing Principal. Elmore is currently working with Hoyle on bond planning initiatives for clients in the DFW area.

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