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Proliant Settlement Systems Announces Addition of New Franchisee

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We are proud to have Kelly and Mary and the entire Alliance Title of Michigan team as members of the Proliant franchisee family


AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (PRWEB)

Proliant Settlement Systems, LLC announced today its continued expansion with the addition of a new franchisee – its 9th in the state of Michigan. Current franchisee, Alliance Title of Michigan have now opened a second franchise office in downtown Birmingham. Alliance Title of Michigan opened its doors in February of 2019 after signing on with Proliant Settlement Systems. Co-owners Kelly Anderson and Mary Reed have over 20 years of experience working together in the title industry and have successfully grown their title agency franchise enough to expand in less than two years of operation.

“The Proliant owners are so encouraging with us. They really were our early cheerleaders and pushed us to keep going when we first began working with them in 2018. We are so excited about our expansion,” said co-founder Kelly Anderson.

Proliant Settlement System offers an innovative business model for self-starters that eliminates the most difficult barriers to entry in starting and operating a title company. Franchisees are able to focus on sales and closing services while Proliant oversees the back office work. Franchisees have complete control over their brand, including the name of their title company. Currently, the company offers this model in Michigan and Florida, with plans to expand to other states this year.

“Early on, Kelly and Mary understood the benefits of the Proliant franchise model. At Proliant, we radically simplify owning and operating a title company. We are proud to have Kelly and Mary and the entire Alliance Title of Michigan team as members of the Proliant franchisee family,” said Michael Telford, Vice President of Proliant Settlement Systems. “We are here to support their second location with our goal to make it as successful as their first.”

About Alliance Title:

Alliance Title of Michigan, based in Grosse Pointe Woods, provides comprehensive title insurance protection and professional settlement, escrow, and closing services for home buyers and sellers, real estate agents and brokers, mortgage lenders, commercial property professional, and legal professionals to facilitate real estate purchases, construction, refinances, or equity loans. Learn more at http://www.alliancetitlemi.com

About Proliant Settlement Systems, LLC:

Proliant Settlement Systems, LLC is a turnkey title company ownership system that offers qualified entrepreneurs an opportunity to own their own title company, complete with all the financial and operational advantages. The Proliant system effectively eliminates the traditional, and often difficult, barriers to entry.

At present, the service is available in Florida and Michigan with planned expansion into other states throughout the coming year.

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Seabreeze Management Company Promotes Sherry Withrow to Vice President of Community Management in the Las Vegas Region

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We are confident that Sherry will find success in this new role and are looking forward to her insight and expertise on the Seabreeze Leadership Team.


LAS VEGAS (PRWEB)

Seabreeze Management Company, Inc., a leading residential and commercial property management firm, today announced that Sherry Withrow has been promoted to Vice President of Community Management in the Las Vegas region. As part of the Seabreeze Leadership Team, the vice president of community management position is pivotal in shaping the direction of the organization as well as the successful implementation of strategic initiatives. Withrow will offer tailored, strategic expertise to regional clients and provide leadership, supervision, and mentorship to the Directors of Property Management, Community Managers, General Managers, and Associates.

A Seabreeze team member for three years, Withrow has served as the on-site general manager at a high-end community in Summerlin since she joined the team. With over a decade of property management experience, Withrow spent the last five years working almost exclusively with homebuilders. Not only has this experience given her in-depth knowledge of the Nevada Revised Statutes, she has a proven track record of forming new homeowner’s associations. Withrow’s stellar history of financial, personnel, and project management success mixed with her ability to exceed client expectations and build longstanding relationships makes her the perfect candidate for this unique role.

Withrow holds the CMCA and AMS designations as well as Bachelor of Science in Business Management degree from the University of Nevada. She is in the process of obtaining her PCAM designation.

“Sherry is an absolute rock star,” said Isaiah Henry, CEO at Seabreeze. “For the past three years we have seen her work to deliver the best possible customer experience and show incredible leadership skills. We are confident that she will find success in this new role and are looking forward to her insight and expertise on the Seabreeze Leadership Team.”

“For the past three years I’ve had the pleasure of working with the Seabreeze team,” Sherry Withrow said. “I love this industry, serving clients, and building lasting strategic plans to create exceptional communities in the Las Vegas area. I am thrilled and honored to accept this new position, and I believe that I can uphold the Seabreeze mission of “People, Performance, Passion” every single day.”

About Seabreeze Management Company

Seabreeze Management Company is a full-service property management firm with a diverse management portfolio of over 90,000 residential and commercial properties. Based in Aliso Viejo, California, Seabreeze has offered an unrivaled client experience to commercial common-interest developments and homeowners’ associations for over 30 years. With offices throughout California and Nevada, Seabreeze has expanded its mission to be a trusted advisor and collaborative partner with developments to build thriving associations through superior service and integrity. Seabreeze is a certified AAMC company. For more information visit http://www.seabreezemgmt.com, “like” Seabreeze on Facebook or follow on Twitter @Seabreezemgmt.

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AssuredPartners Announces Acquisition of ENV Insurance Agency, LLC

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“We are pleased to have found a new partner with ENV Insurance Agency as they join us in our mission of expanding through our growing footprint with Power through Partnership,” said AssuredPartners President and COO Tom Riley.


LAKE MARY, Fla. (PRWEB)

AssuredPartners, Inc. is pleased to announce ENV Insurance Agency, LLC of Liverpool, NY has joined AssuredPartners. The dedicated team of 26 will remain under the operational leadership of Ed Vaughn and Terry Engels. The agency currently reports $7.5 million in annualized revenues.

Ed Vaughn, Senior Partner of ENV Insurance Agency said, “We provide insurance and employee benefit advisement to businesses looking for a firm with expertise to address their diverse needs. Choosing to partner with AssuredPartners is an exciting opportunity and allows us to enhance our services on a local basis while incorporating our operations into a national platform.”

Terry Engels Senior Partner of ENV Insurance Agency said, “ENV offers unparalleled customer service that allows us to maintain a high standard of responsiveness, professional ethics and attention to detail. We plan on continuing to provide our clients with the best service with the additional resources of our national partnership with AssuredPartners.”

“At AssuredPartners, we focus on partnering with agencies that demonstrate a dedication to growth and partners who value building lasting relationships,” said AssuredPartners Regional President Brian Bair. “AssuredPartners is pleased to have the team from ENV Insurance Agency join our operations.”

AssuredPartners President and COO Tom Riley said, “We are pleased to have found a new partner with ENV Insurance Agency as they join us in our mission of expanding through our growing footprint with Power through Partnership. With the shared goal of exceeding client expectations, we are confident this new partnership will continue providing enhanced services and client offerings.”

For more information on ENV Insurance Agency, LLC, please visit: http://www.insurewithenv.com.

ABOUT ASSUREDPARTNERS, INC

Headquartered in Lake Mary, Florida and led by Jim Henderson and Tom Riley, AssuredPartners, Inc. acquires and invests in insurance brokerage businesses (property and casualty, employee benefits, surety and MGU’s) across the United States and in England. From its founding in March of 2011, AssuredPartners has grown to over $1.5 billion in annualized revenue and continues to be one of the fastest growing insurance brokerage firms in the United States with over 190 offices in 30 states and England. For more information, please contact Dean Curtis, CFO, at 407.708.0031 or dean.curtis@assuredpartners.com, or visit http://www.assuredpartners.com.

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Celeros Flow Technology Selects WORKTERRA’s Benefits Administration and Enrollment Platform

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PLEASANTON, Calif. (PRWEB)

WORKTERRA, the easy-to-use cloud-based technology built to manage benefits challenges, announced its partnership with Celeros Flow Technology (“Celeros FT”). Faced with the need to implement a benefits administration and enrollment solution quickly, Celeros FT promptly turned to WORKTERRA to support them.

“WORKTERRA was responsive in working with us to establish a robust benefits administration and enrollment platform that matched or exceeded our previous experience. The implementation process was collaborative throughout and the customer service has been maintained at a high level since our partnership began,” says Adam Brainard, VP, Human Resources for Celeros FT.

WORKTERRA makes life simpler for HR leaders and teams through rapid deployment capabilities and allows for greater configurability to meet the unique needs of Celeros FT, even as they grow.

“We are pleased to be able to provide WORKTERRA’s benefits administration and enrollment solution to Celeros Flow Technology,” says Dennis Plankar, President of WORKTERRA. “Celeros FT initially came to us with a short window to implement and we were able to partner with their team to not only go live within that window, but also exceeding all expectations along the way.”

WORKTERRA delivers the data and analytics HR leaders need to, more confidently, make strategic decisions while providing a user experience that makes life easier for HR and employees. Consumer-like functionality allows employees to easily compare and enroll in benefits, view and complete tasks, and upload required documents anytime, anywhere via mobile accessibility.

About Celeros Flow Technology

With a passion for precision and partnership, Celeros Flow Technology continues this heritage of high performance and dependability, providing mission critical, sustainable flow control solutions for our customers around the globe. As valued Life Cycle partners, our highly focused brands aid in the correct specification, design and manufacture of mission critical flow control equipment, while our after sales services ensure that assets operating within a plant are properly maintained and perform effectively throughout their operating life. Whatever the challenge – the discovery of new energy resources, making distribution more efficient, improving the intelligence from our customer’s processes, or boosting renewable energy generation, our total partnership approach can help to secure a more reliable and sustainable global supply chain.

About WORKTERRA

WORKTERRA provides a cloud-based technology built from the inside out, to handle the most complex HCM challenges. The unified, elegant solution makes HCM easier, less confusing, and more efficient — no matter the size of the company. It’s a super-easy-to-use, quickly implemented platform for the full employee lifecycle. Passionate about transforming the HCM experience, WORKTERRA has designed its solution set with a unique level of flexibility to continually incorporate new innovations. For more information, visit http://www.workterra.com.

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Kin Insurance Announces Condo (HO6) Insurance for Floridians

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Our goal is always to create a product that reflects the needs of real homeowners.


CHICAGO (PRWEB)

Kin Insurance, the insurance technology company that’s simplifying home insurance, today announced its latest innovation: condo insurance for Florida. Condo and townhome owners can apply online now at Kin’s website and get a quote in minutes with their address and a few details.

The new insurance product, designed exclusively for Florida condo owners, is a continuation of the company’s top-rated homeowners insurance experience: easy online signup, digital policy management, stress-free claim payments, and customer service that outshines every insurer.

“Our goal is always to create a product that reflects the needs of real homeowners. What’s exciting about our condo product is how customer-centric it is,” said Sean Harper, CEO and co-founder of Kin. “We want to reach as many condo owners as possible and show them a superior insurance experience.”

Kin can quote townhouses, rowhouses, or high-rise units, regardless of whether the condo is used as a primary, seasonal, or home-share residence. The company can even insure condo units that are owned by LLCs or trusts. That’s a stark contrast to most condo products available today – many insurance companies don’t cover seasonal use, short-term rental risks, or property owned by a trust.

Kin condo insurance policies offer open-perils coverage for the dwelling, protecting units for hurricane wind damage, fire, theft, vandalism, and much more. Policies also include coverage for personal property, loss of use, personal liability, medical payments, and loss assessments, a necessary safeguard for condo owners who might face unexpected expenses levied by their homeowners association.

To learn more about Kin’s brand-new condo product or to get a quote, visit kin.com/condo-insurance.

About Kin

Kin Insurance is an insurance technology company that exists to change home insurance from what it is to what it should be. Founded in 2016 by seasoned financial technology entrepreneurs Sean Harper, Lucas Ward, and Stephen Wooten, Kin leverages thousands of property data points to customize coverage and prices through a super simple user experience. Kin manages the Kin Interinsurance Network (KIN), a licensed insurance carrier and reciprocal exchange owned by its customers who share in the underwriting profit. Because of its efficient technology and direct-to-consumer model, Kin provides exceptionally low prices without compromising coverage. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an office in St. Petersburg, Florida, and is currently hiring in both offices. For more information, visit http://www.kin.com.

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Mitchell Humphrey & Co. Promotes Two Employees to Top Leadership Positions

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Kim Schaefer, President & CEO and Cindy Bari, Secretary-Treasurer

“Our philosophy at MH&Co. is to help our employees achieve more. Encouraging personal and professional growth is at the forefront of our culture,” stated Eve Steele, Marketing Manager.


ST. LOUIS (PRWEB)

The mission of Mitchell Humphrey & Co. (MH&Co.) has always been to promote from within, recognizing hard work and accomplishments, and rewarding those efforts. It is with great pleasure they announce the promotions of two MH&Co. team members in leadership roles: Kim Schaefer, President and Chief Executive Officer and Cindy Bari, Secretary-Treasurer.

“Our philosophy at MH&Co. is to help our employees achieve more. Encouraging personal and professional growth is at the forefront of our culture. Ongoing training is provided and outside education including classes and webinars are always available,” stated Eve Steele, Marketing Manager.

Kim Schaefer joined the MH&Co. team in 1991. As President and CEO, Kim is responsible for all operational aspects of the company, including formulating and executing long-term strategies, and interacting with employees and clients. She is client-facing throughout all phases of the relationship, from initial agreements to support. Kim’s daily actions truly embody the spirit of Mitchell Humphrey & Co. – it’s not about selling software, it’s about helping people and tailoring solutions to meet all clients’ needs.

Cindy Bari started her career at MH&Co. in 2000. Cindy’s role at MH&Co. includes calculating and processing payroll, administering the 401(k) plan, accounts payable and receivable functions, and all other financial management functions. She also interacts with MH&Co. clients, providing quotes for ongoing agreements and answering billing questions. Cindy plays a vital role in keeping the company operations running smoothly. As the newly appointed Secretary-Treasurer, Cindy’s role will expand to maintaining the corporate records of the corporation and preparing minutes of board and shareholder meetings. She will also be responsible for maintaining the financial corporate records and for preparing and presenting financial reports to the board, officers, and shareholders.

MH&Co. has a dedicated team of individuals with over 415 combined years of software experience. Some of the many benefits of working at MH&Co. include medical/dental insurance, 401(k) matching, paid vacation, casual dress, flex time, and a work from home option. It has big capabilities with a family-owned feel.

About Mitchell Humphrey & Co.

Mitchell Humphrey & Co., founded in 1977 by Mitchell O. Humphrey, is a leading provider of software solutions and support services for both the Public and Private sectors. Their broad range of software includes Financials, Community Development, and Vehicle for Hire Regulation applications. They provide custom software and services to over 200 clients across North America which include state and local governments, educational institutions, and mid-sized businesses. Learn more: https://www.mitchellhumphrey.com/.

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Five join New England College of Optometry’s Board of Trustees

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Janet LaBreck


BOSTON (PRWEB)

New England College of Optometry (NECO) announces five new members to its Board of Trustees. The board is responsible for NECO’s educational mission and fiscal oversight.

The new trustees are Linda Bennett, OD, founder of Bennett Family Eye and former President of the Massachusetts Society of Optometrists; Katherine Coffey, OD, founder of Coffey Eye Care and former president of the Massachusetts Society of Optometrists; Alan Glazier, OD, founder of ODs on Facebook; Janet LaBreck, former Obama White House Commissioner of the Rehabilitation Services Administration and first Black Commissioner for the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind; and Valarie Ricciardi, OD, practitioner with and administrator of Central Massachusetts Vision Source as well as Vision Source Regional Administrator.

Linda Bennett, OD — Dr. Bennett founded Bennett Family Eye in Belmont, MA, and in the span of 30 years, through sophisticated marketing and acquisitions, grew it from a single practitioner model to multiple providers and locations. Prior, she worked in private practice in Charlestown, MA, at Harvard Community Health Center, and at Cambridge City Hospital. In addition to practicing optometry, Dr. Bennett served as President of the Massachusetts Society of Optometrists and for five years on the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Optometry. Dr. Bennett graduated from New England College of Optometry and served two terms as President of NECO’s Alumni Association.

Katherine Coffey, OD – Dr. Coffey founded Coffey Eye Care in Quincy, MA in 1992, and expanded the practice notably until partnering with MyEyeDr in 2020. She is active in the Massachusetts Society of Optometrists and served as its President and Legislative Committee member. Dr. Coffey was an adjunct faculty member at NECO and was previously a staff optometrist specializing in contact lenses at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. She served on the Board of Trustees of Elizabeth Seton Academy in Dorchester, MA. Dr. Coffey is a graduate of New England College of Optometry and holds a master’s degree in chemistry from Boston College.

Alan Glazier, OD – Named as one of the most influential optometrists, Dr. Glazier is the founder of ODs on Facebook and ODsOnFB.com, the eye care industry’s largest and most highly engaged eye care organization online. He is inventor on seven issued patents in computer science and ophthalmology. Dr. Glazier is well-published, lectures nationally and internationally, and serves on multiple advisory boards. He was named Optometrist of the Year in the state of Maryland. Dr. Glazier is the founder of Shady Grove Eye and Vision Care in Rockville, Maryland and partner and business development executive in Keplr Vision. He is a graduate of New England College of Optometry and delivered the NECO 2019 Commencement address.

Janet LaBreck – Former Commissioner LaBreck is a nationally recognized senior executive and presenter with more than 28 years of success in implementing strategies for integrated solutions within the Federal and State government and the business community. Appointed by President Barack Obama as Commissioner of the Rehabilitation Services Administration in the U.S. Department of Education, LaBreck supported states and other agencies in providing vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities in order to maximize their employment, independence and integration into the community and workforce. Prior to this appointment, she served for six years as Commissioner for the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind. LaBreck currently works at Synergy Consulting Partners LLC, which she co-founded in 2017.

In 2017, NECO dedicated the Janet L. LaBreck Center for Low Vision Rehabilitation clinic in her honor in recognition of her commitment and dedication to the field of blindness. NECO bestowed her with an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters.

Valarie A. Ricciardi, OD – Dr. Ricciardi has been providing primary eye care for all ages, including contact lenses and laser vision consultations for over 28 years. She practices in two locations, Spencer and Worcester, and is an administrator for Massachusetts Vision Source for which she was awarded Administrator of the Year. She is a member of the American Optometric Association and secretary of the Massachusetts Society of Optometrists. Dr. Ricciardi is a graduate of the New England College of Optometry and Assumption College.

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Renodis CEO Joins American Cancer Society Nationwide CEO Fitness Challenge July 16

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Cancer is a serious health issue for many families and a top workplace issue for many businesses, costing U.S. employers billions of dollars in expenses productivity losses each year. I’m honored to participate in the Fit2BeCancerFree CEO challenge.


ST. PAUL, Minn. (PRWEB)

Renodis, a leading telecom and mobility management firm, today announced its CEO, Craig Beason, will join 7 other Twin Cities CEOs in American Cancer Society’s Fit2BeCancerFree® virtual fitness challenge on July 16th as part of his commitment to the CEOs Against Cancer® program and promoting cancer prevention in the workplace.

“Creating a world free from cancer can start in the workplace when we inspire our employees to live healthy and active lifestyles,” said Gary M. Reedy, CEO for the American Cancer Society. “About half of cancer deaths could be prevented if everyone lived a healthy lifestyle, including not smoking and maintaining a healthy weight. The Fit2BeCancerFree challenge is designed to encourage corporate leaders to lead by example, inspiring more activity among their employees throughout their workday, and helping us make a measurable difference in saving lives from cancer.”

The American Cancer Society currently has 15 active CEOs Against Cancer chapters nationwide with about 400 members. The CEOs Against Cancer program unites CEOs from the world’s top companies to raise awareness of high-impact cancer mission areas and collaborate with other business leaders to create a culture of health in their organizations and communities.

CEOs Against Cancer members who participate in the challenge will sync a fitness tracker to a live event leaderboard powered by Movespring and hosted on cancer.org. The leaderboard will track results of the top participants throughout the day of the challenge, and the participant with the most steps logged will receive bragging rights and national recognition.

“As CEOs we play a critical role in partnering with the American Cancer Society to make an impact on the fight against cancer in our communities and across the country,” states Craig Beason, CEO of Renodis and member of CEOs Against Cancer Twin Cities. “Cancer is a serious health issue for many families and a top workplace issue for many businesses, costing U.S. employers billions of dollars in expenses productivity losses each year. I’m honored to participate in the Fit2BeCancerFree CEO challenge. Through a bit of friendly competition, we can motivate employees across our companies to get moving and together we can save more lives from cancer.”

About Renodis

Renodis is a Telecom and Mobility Management Company trusted by businesses to solve telecom and mobility frustrations — saving time, money, and enabling better technology choices and superior service. This is accomplished through innovative processes, purpose-built systems, talented people, and deep industry relationships. Firms such as Land O’Lakes, Red Wing Shoe Company, Northern Tool + Equipment, Fairview, Lifetime, Cambria, Menards, Romano’s Macaroni Grill, and hundreds of other firms experience peace of mind knowing their Telecom and Mobility environments are professionally managed. Find out more at http://www.renodis.com.

About the American Cancer Society

The American Cancer Society is a global grassroots force of 1.5 million volunteers dedicated to saving lives, celebrating lives, and leading the fight for a world without cancer. From breakthrough research, to free lodging near treatment, a 24/7/365 live helpline, free rides to treatment, and convening powerful activists to create awareness and impact, the Society is the attacking cancer from every angle. For more information go to http://www.cancer.org.

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EagleView Appoints Technology Industry Veteran Chris Jurasek as Chief Executive Officer

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EagleView CEO Chris Jurasek

Jurasek brings more than 25 years of experience leading global software and industrial technology companies and a track record of driving innovation to generate long-term value, customer engagement and sustainable growth.


BELLEVUE, Wash. (PRWEB)

EagleView, a leading technology provider of aerial imagery, data analytics and GIS solutions, today announced the appointment of Chris Jurasek as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. In this role, he will drive the company’s customer-focused product innovation and market expansion strategies. Rishi Daga, who has served as CEO since 2016 and led the company’s growth for more than 10 years, will assume the role of Vice Chairman, where he will focus on cultivating EagleView’s customer relationships.

Jurasek brings more than 25 years of experience leading global software and industrial technology companies and a track record of driving innovation to generate long-term value, customer engagement and sustainable growth. He most recently served as President of JetSmarter, and prior to that, he held the roles of President and CEO of Calero Software. Jurasek has been an Operating Executive for Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (“Clearlake”) since 2014. He earned his MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and holds a bachelor’s degree from Bowling Green State University.

“EagleView was a first mover in identifying the potential and developing the technology to utilize aerial imagery to deliver unique innovations to customers across a wide range of industries,” Jurasek said. “I am proud to join Rishi and this outstanding team as we double down on creating exciting product solutions for customers in our current verticals of roofing & construction, insurance, government, utilities and solar, as well as developing new use cases to leverage our industry-leading image capture platform.”

EagleView is a pioneer in aerial property measurements, with the most extensive and up-to-date coverage in the U.S. In just the six months ended June 30, 2020, the company achieved a milestone of 100 million images processed, more than doubling its 2019 full year figure. EagleView is backed by Clearlake and Vista Equity Partners.

Daga’s duties as Vice Chairman will focus on growth and strategy, including direct leadership and management of all go-to-market activities and support of all EagleView growth opportunities by providing identification of customer needs, contributions to product roadmap and execution of new product launch activities.

Daga welcomed Jurasek, noting, “The EagleView team is ready to fly even higher in delivering customer solutions, and we welcome Chris’ leadership as we enter this next phase of growth and innovation. I am excited to work with Chris, and to continue strategically supporting our customers to meet their needs and exceed their expectations.”

About EagleView

EagleView is a leader in aerial imagery, machine learning-derived data analytics and software, helping customers in different industries use property insights for smarter planning, building and living. With more than 200 patents, EagleView pioneered the field of aerial property measurements and has the largest multi-modal image database in history, covering 98 percent of the U.S. population. Flying over 9.5 million linear miles every year, EagleView’s coverage is the most extensive and up to date, enabling local government and business customers to use the most accurate data to make timely and informed decisions. For more information, call (866) 659-8439, visit http://www.EagleView.com and follow @EagleViewTech.

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Global Esports Talent Agency Rumble Gaming Announces Creation of Advisory Board, Appointment of Experts from the Sports and Entertainment Industries

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“We’re thrilled to have such an exceptional board of advisors,” said Mike Cotton, CEO of Rumble Gaming.


TORONTO (PRWEB)

Rumble Gaming, a global esports talent agency and gaming consulting company, has announced the creation of its new strategic advisory board and the appointment of experts from the sports and gaming industries as its members. The newly-formed advisory board, stacked with expertise and experience in both the traditional and esports industries, will help guide Rumble Gaming as it continues to expand its footprint in the rapidly growing esports industry.

“We’re thrilled to have such an exceptional board of advisors,” said Mike Cotton, CEO of Rumble Gaming. “Their respective networks and rich experience in sports and entertainment will be invaluable in helping Rumble Gaming drive forward its growth strategies and increase revenues. We look forward to working alongside them to expand our footprint in the gaming industry.”

Newly-appointed Rumble Gaming Advisory Board members include:

Chris Chaney

Chris Chaney is the managing director of EVL Interactive, an investment holdings company focused exclusively on esports teams. He also serves on the board of directors of We Are Nations, the largest esports merchandising company in the world, and Rise Above the Disorder, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to making mental health care accessible to everyone, among others.

Prior to founding EVL Interactive, Chaney founded Infinite Esports & Entertainment, the parent company of OpTic Gaming and the Houston Outlaws; the company was acquired by Immortals Gaming Club for a reported $100M. A native of Germany, Chaney is an award-winning serial entrepreneur (including Forbes 30 Under 30) and active early stage start-up advisor in esports and gaming. His leadership experience is underpinned by a 15-year track record of success in the global sports and entertainment industry.

Of his appointment, Chaney stated, “I am delighted to join the entire team at Rumble Gaming. I look forward to strategically contributing to Rumble’s success through my experiences and industry relationships. Rumble is quickly positioning itself as a leading talent, sponsorships and media agency, and we have only scratched the surface of the company’s exciting potential.”

Tim Fleiszer

Tim Fleiszer was a Partner with Gil Scott Sports Management for over a decade before founding Fleiszer Consulting Inc. He also founded and serves as the Executive Director of Concussion Legacy Foundation Canada, a not-for-profit organization committed to advancing the study, treatment and prevention of the effects of brain trauma in Canadian athletes and other at-risk groups.

Fleiszer has worked as a consultant for Xenith, Gravitas Financial, All-American Games, SportsLab NYC, and STACK Media, among others. He is also the first player in Canadian Football League (CFL) history to win four Grey Cup championships with four different teams, and was selected 1st overall in the 1998 CFL draft. Fleiszer graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Harvard University.

Rachel David

Rachel David is a thought leader in the influencer marketing and live streaming space. As the CEO and founder of Hashtag Communications, she has worked with the biggest online talent in the world and been able to bring some of the most innovative brand campaigns to life.

David has over 10 years of corporate experience working in the media industry. She is a frequent and highly sought-after speaker at digital marketing conferences, and she recently delivered a TED Talk on the topic of influencers. David is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Buffer Foundation, a not-for-profit supporting Canadian and international digital-first filmmakers through education, celebration, recognition, and development opportunities with industry.

Of her appointment, David stated, “I’m delighted to join Rumble Gaming and its impressive client roster of esports organizations, teams, and streamers. Rumble’s expertise and experience in the industry is cutting edge, and I look forward to lending my perspective to its digital marketing, content creation, and brand activation strategies.”

Ari Nassim

Ari Nassim is an accomplished sports operator with more than 15 years of experience in professional football. He is currently an NFLPA-certified contract advisor and has represented three top 10 selections in past NFL draft classes; he has also negotiated some of the most interesting and record-setting contracts in NFL history over the course of his career as an agent.

Prior to becoming an agent, Nassim was the director football administration for the New York Jets. In his spare time, he teaches courses in negotiation, sports contracts and professional sports franchises at NYU’s Preston Robert Tisch Center for Hospitality, Tourism and Sports Management.

Brandon Jackson

Brandon Jackson is a corporate and intellectual property attorney at the Los Angeles-based law firm Greenberg Glusker, where he is part of the firm’s Video Games, Streaming & Esports practice group. He represents clients in a wide variety of general corporate and transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions, equity financings, and outside general counsel work.

Jackson’s experience spans the media and tech industries, as he developed and launched the iOS app Howlyr and spent time in the GoPro and Toronto International Film Festival legal departments. He also worked in acquisitions, international sales and licensing for a Los Angeles-based film production and distribution company for several years prior to becoming an attorney. Jackson graduated summa cum laude from UCLA as a double major and received his J.D. from UC Berkeley School of Law. 

“I look forward to my continued involvement with Rumble Gaming, a company that is emerging as a major player in esports and gaming,” Jackson stated. “Rumble’s team is uniquely qualified to provide more than a one-stop shop, offering a plethora of valuable services to players, teams, brands and venues.”

Darnell Jones

Darnell Jones is a former professional athlete, serial entrepreneur and the current Founder & President of Co Strategic Capital, POWERHANDZ Inc., a global athletic training products company, and the POWER to Give Foundation, which supports young athletes by providing them with high quality athletic, education, and career development programming.

Jones is a former EY Entrepreneur of the Year candidate and has been a part of four exits totaling in excess of $150M. Considered the “The Connector” amongst his network, Jones’ true passion is mentoring athletes, startup executives and at-risk youth on navigating the complex world of entrepreneurship.

Samuel Banks

Samuel Banks is a seasoned sports professional currently responsible for content production and ticket administration as part of the NBA’s Global Content & Media Distribution team. Prior to his current role, he was part of the league’s Basketball Operations group, where he assisted in creating materials related to collective bargaining, free agency, and player discipline.

Before joining the NBA, Banks worked in NBC Sports’ promotions department, as well as with the broadcasting team at Major League Soccer. He holds a Master’s in Sports Business from NYU, as well as a Master’s in Negotiation & Conflict Resolution from Columbia University.

About Rumble Gaming

Rumble Gaming is a full-service esports and gaming company, offering talent management, legal and marketing services, as well as access to a fully integrated media platform and distribution network. As a talent agency, Rumble bridges the gap between brands and the esports/gaming ecosystem by facilitating partnership opportunities and creating authentic marketing activations. Through its media platform access, it has a content distribution network bolstered across the spheres of digital and linear media which, coupled with production studios in Toronto, New York and Los Angeles, uniquely positions Rumble Gaming to help create and disseminate content.

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Rumble Gaming Contact:

Andréa Dorego          Director, Public Relations & Communications        andrea@rumblegaming.gg