BOSTON (PRWEB)
July 16, 2020

Chinh H. Pham, chair of Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Emerging Technology Group and co-chair of the firm’s Intellectual Property (IP) Group in Boston, has been elected to the Board of Trustees of the Museum of Science, Boston. The Museum of Science, Boston Board of Trustees acts as ambassadors, advocates, and supporters of the Museum. Pham will serve a three-year term.

Pham focuses his practice on the strategic creation, implementation, and protection of intellectual property rights for technology and life science clients, ranging from ventured backed companies to multinational corporations. As part of his practice, Pham works with his clients to leverage their key innovations for strategic commercial and business opportunities. Pham was named a “Technology Law Trailblazer,” by National Law Journal, a “Top Emerging Tech Lawyer” by TechCrunch, and was recognized as a leading IP Strategist by IAM Strategy 300.

A longtime supporter of the museum, Pham served as chair of the Board of Museum Advisors since 2018, as chair of the Fundraising and Events Committee since 2016, and previously served as vice-chair of the museum’s Discoverers Committee. Additionally, Pham has participated since 2009 as a member of the museum’s Boston Marathon team in support of Traveling Programs, which brings science and technology to schools and communities that may otherwise not be able to come to the museum.

The museum’s mission is to play a leading role in transforming the nation’s relationship with science and technology. The Museum of Science, Boston is committed to deepening the public’s relationship with science and technology by leading efforts throughout the United States and abroad, in both formal and informal educational arenas, to redefine the roles that science centers can play.

About Greenberg Traurig’s Boston Office: Established in 1999, Greenberg Traurig’s Boston office is home to approximately 70 attorneys practicing in the areas of bankruptcy and restructuring, corporate, emerging technology, energy, environmental, gaming, governmental affairs, intellectual property, labor and employment, life sciences and medical technology, litigation, public finance, and real estate. An important contributor to the firm’s international platform, the Boston office includes a team of nationally recognized attorneys with both public and private sector experience. The team offers clients the value of decades of legal experience and hands-on knowledge of the local business community, supported by the firm’s vast network of global resources.

About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP (GT) has approximately 2200 attorneys in 41 locations in the United States, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. GT has been recognized for its philanthropic giving, diversity, and innovation, and is consistently among the largest firms in the U.S. on the Law360 400 and among the Top 20 on the Am Law Global 100. Web: http://www.gtlaw.com Twitter: @GT_Law.

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TRENTON, N.J. (PRWEB)
July 15, 2020

Congoleum®, one of America’s oldest resilient flooring manufacturers, founded in 1886, today announced that it has initiated voluntary reorganization proceedings in the District of New Jersey under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. The Company intends to use the court process to pursue a financial restructuring designed to reduce its current debt load, maximize value and position the Company for long-term success. Congoleum plans to continue operating in the ordinary course of business, under the court’s supervision, and remains committed to being the consumer-centric Company that has shaped the resilient flooring industry for more than a century.

“Congoleum is EBITDA-positive and growing, but we must achieve a more viable capital structure,” said Congoleum CEO Chris O’Connor. ” Today’s reorganization announcement represents a decisive, positive step that will strengthen our position for future prosperity. Over the past 134 years, Congoleum has earned the distinction of being one of the most respected and well-recognized national flooring brands. We will continue serving our customers, employees and other stakeholders, operating business as usual throughout this process.”

Congoleum has a long and storied history as a market-leader driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and committed to excellence in design, quality and innovation. The invention of in-register embossing for sheet goods, introducing the world’s first rigid and groutable LVT and most recently the launch of its patented, digitally printed, PVC-free Cleo™ family of products are but a few of the innovations that have not only driven the industry forward but have quite literally changed the way the world sees resilient flooring.

“Despite our numerous achievements during the past several years, the Company remains saddled with high legacy debt and increasing costs associated with running the business. As the industry adapts to changes in product mix, import vs. domestic production, and rising operating costs, these contributing factors make the current level of debt unsustainable,” O’Connor explained. “For the last few months, we have engaged in discussions with our lenders to evaluate a range of potential strategic plans for the Company. Ultimately, we determined that the best way to protect the Company, for the benefit of all stakeholders, is to reorganize through this court-supervised process.”

Stressing that it is “business as usual” at Congoleum, O’Connor noted that the Company had proactively filed expected motions as part of the court-supervised process and intends to work closely with creditors, customers and employees to identify value-maximizing restructuring plans that will benefit all stakeholders.

“Congoleum is a heritage American brand that has been in business since 1886,” O’Connor said. “We have a very tenured workforce of more than 300 people who live and breathe our values of teamwork, quality and creative problem solving. I am extremely confident and optimistic about our future.”

For additional information about the reorganization, please visit: http://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov or https://cases.primeclerk.com/congoleum/Home-Index.

About Congoleum

Since 1886 Congoleum Corporation has been committed to developing innovative flooring products that push the industry forward. Congoleum holds numerous patents for novel creations over the years, and these patents have resulted in products that are like no others in the industry.

Congoleum manufactures residential and commercial resilient products that are engineered with state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment in New Jersey and Pennsylvania and that demonstrate Congoleum’s quality and design leadership. With more than 5,000 retailers selling Congoleum products across North America, Congoleum is proud of its strong and iconic past, energized by the future and as always, unwavering in its commitment to quality, design and innovation.

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ATLANTA (PRWEB)
July 16, 2020

Gables Residential, a leader in the management and development of multifamily communities, recently announced several key promotions of senior leaders within the organization.

Gables is pleased to announce the promotion of Donna Summers to President of Gables Management Company. Donna will lead the operations of the company, while taking on additional responsibilities to grow the portfolio and drive operational performance.

Donna has over 34 years’ experience in the property management industry, of which 26 years have been with Gables. She has held numerous Property Management and Operations positions overseeing multiple markets throughout the country. In her most recent role as Senior Vice President, Operations, Donna managed day-to-day operations and revenue management for the Gables owned, joint venture and third-party portfolios.

Gables Chief Executive Officer, Sue Ansel, shares “Donna is a smart, hard-working, and thoughtful leader, dedicated to her team’s success and excellence. She started her career as a leasing associate and expanded her roles and responsibilities over the years through diligent effort. During her tenure with Gables, she has continued to expand her duties and influence, driving operations, and leading our associates. In her new role, I am confident that Donna will continue to build and lead a successful team.”

Donna holds her CPM certification and is an active member of the Institute of Real Estate Management. She has been a speaker at numerous industry events, she served on the Board of Directors for the Apartment Association of Greater Dallas and on the Legislative Committee for AAGD.

“I am humbled and grateful for the opportunity to lead a strong team of operations professionals, including a seasoned team of Senior Vice President’s, while having the opportunity to continue to influence and impact our success here at Gables. Our industry continues to grow and innovate, and I look forward to driving both those processes for our company. I am truly #GablesProud and couldn’t be more thrilled about this opportunity,” said Donna Summers, President of Gables Management Company.

Six other Gables leaders were recently promoted to the role of Senior Vice President. Dawn Severt, Chief Financial Officer stated, “We are incredibly proud and eager to see what this leadership group will accomplish moving forward as we have already experienced the benefits of their past accomplishments. This new senior team of leaders will continue to achieve positive results, while influencing and mentoring their respective teams and all associates.”

Rob Presley, a 31-year veteran of Gables, was named Senior Vice President of Facilities Management and Quality Assurance. He has taken on an increased leadership role by adding the Quality Assurance department to his current responsibilities, including Facilities Management and Procurement.

Rob has served as a positive role model for many Gables associates as he has demonstrated that hard work, persistence and commitment generate success as he has worked his way up through the Gables organization, originally starting as a service tech in Memphis in 1988.

Gigi Giannoni, overseeing the marketing and public relations department, has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Customer Experience. Gigi has over 33 years’ experience directing extraordinary brand value, with over 10 years at Gables. Gigi continues to lead the efforts on the digital, marketing, brand and PR front while driving innovation and service. In her new role, she will continue with those responsibilities while leading new projects that will provide greater levels of customer service and enhance the consistency and expectations relevant to the customer experience.

The Gables operations team has also promoted three remarkable leaders that will oversee the success of the Gables operating portfolio:

Greg Gasior has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Operations. Greg has been with Gables for over 25 years and has held many significant roles during his tenure. Greg has been extremely influential throughout his tenure with Gables on many fronts from development and design to operational protocol and strategic alliances. Prior to his promotion, in addition to operations, Greg took on a role facilitating the design efforts on Gables renovations and new lease-ups working nationally with the investment and design teams. In his new role, Greg will be responsible for overseeing the east region including Massachusetts, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, Georgia, and Florida.

Mary Hollands has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Third-Party Operations. Mary started with Gables as a leasing associate and has assumed increased responsibilities over the past 24 years, taking over the leadership of growing Gables third-party business and client services. She has brought structure, passion, and success to the efforts of growing the third-party business model, while developing, enhancing, and maintaining strong client relationships.

Melanie Trapnell has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Operations overseeing the west region including Texas, Colorado, and California. Melanie is a rising leader within the Operations team. Over the last two years, her tenacity and drive have inspired others while she has taken on the responsibilities for many task forces and strategic initiatives.

Melanie’s involvement in these task forces and initiatives has led to the successful implementation of new programs that enhance the day-to-day operations of the company.

Jorgen Punda has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Investments. He has been a leader in the Gables D.C. office since joining the company over 13 years ago. Jorgen has led the development of many successful new projects in the D.C. market and has served as the key driver of Gables’ expansion in the Boston market. Jorgen exhibits cross-functional teamwork at its best working through each new development project in a truly collaborative fashion.

“Jorgen is a key thought leader on the Gables Investments team with a keen eye for creating company value through new real estate developments. Jorgen crafts projects that capture the essence of the local environment while simultaneously enhancing the neighborhood. We look forward to his continued success and leadership,” stated John Akin, Chief Investment Officer.

About Gables Residential

Gables Residential is an award-winning, vertically integrated, real estate company and privately held REIT specializing in the development, construction, ownership, acquisition, financing, and management of multifamily and mixed-use communities. Gables Residential owns, develops, and manages communities in high-growth U.S. markets such as Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Dallas, Denver, Houston, South Florida, Southern California and metropolitan Washington, D.C. Gables also provides third party management services in the New York, Baltimore, Frederick, Tampa, Phoenix, Seattle, Charlotte, Central and North Florida markets.

Gables manages approximately 30,000 apartment homes and approximately 225,000 square feet of retail space and has received national recognition for excellence in development, construction, management, sales, marketing, training, and benefits. These achievements reflect the impact of Gables’ experienced and dedicated team members, its superior knowledge of the markets served, and its expertise in development and management. For additional information about the company and its real estate portfolio and services, visit http://www.gables.com.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (PRWEB)
July 16, 2020

It’s no secret that 2020 has been a tough year around the globe with little signs of improving anytime soon. Now more than ever, people are looking for positivity to bridge the transition back to business growth and success – it’s an idea that Pulakos CPAs, knows well.

As a firm that’s dedicated to both delivering exceptional results to their clients, as well as embracing engagement with the community, Pulakos CPAs does not underestimate the value of its team members and what each person brings to the organization.

Having shown a commitment to excellence in both their service to clients and to their fellow team members, several Pulakos CPAs employees have recently been promoted, and as a result, the firm’s senior levels have been fortified for the future.

Among those being celebrated are:

• Jason Stearns – Assurance Senior
• Marcel Montoya – Assurance Senior
• Erika Harvey – Tax Senior
• Philip Walck – Tax Senior
• Colleen Lino – Tax Senior
• Natasha Espana – Senior Accountant

Pulakos CPAs is looking forward to seeing where these driven individuals will take the firm next, and how their expertise will continue to shape and improve businesses throughout Albuquerque and New Mexico.

With the global pandemic continuing to shape how local businesses manage their expenses, it’s become apparent that dedicated, experienced CPAs are in great need—and Pulakos CPAs has stepped up to the plate to knock it out of the park with promotions for these valued team members.

To learn more about the firm and its members, or to learn about fulfilling career opportunities, please visit: http://www.pulakos.com/.

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