DALLAS (PRWEB)
May 21, 2020

Centennial, a real estate investment firm with a national portfolio of shopping, dining, entertainment and mixed-use destinations, announced today it has launched a Third-Party Services Division to deliver property and asset management, leasing and marketing services on behalf of shopping center owners and investors nationwide. To head the new practice, an extension of Centennial’s growth initiative launched last year, Centennial has tapped seasoned retail real estate executive Chuck Taylor. With more than three decades of retail real estate and mixed-use expertise, Taylor assumed his new post as Senior Vice President of Client Services on May 11th. Prior to joining Centennial, Taylor spent 13 years with Madison Marquette, a leading real estate investor, developer and service provider, where he held various senior leadership positions in business development and leasing.

“With his depth of experience, Chuck will be a significant asset to Centennial as we continue our commitment to growth, and expand our established services platform to serve third-party shopping center owners,” says Whitney Livingston, Centennial’s Chief Operating Officer. “Over the past several years, we have been reimagining retail real estate, which was built for yesterday’s shoppers, to match the lifestyle of tomorrow’s consumers. The robust services platform we have built, including an in-house development and construction, property management, marketing and leasing team, positions us perfectly to help owners through this complex recovery period while also planning for future value creation. Chuck’s background and Centennial’s platform and extensive experience in asset management and transformation are a perfect match for third-party owners who need this expertise, particularly now as they recover from setbacks caused by COVID-19.”

COVID-19 has created an artificially expedited version of Darwin’s “survival of the fittest” theory; only those with an experienced team, a stable multi-channel platform, and the capability to innovate swiftly and effectively will survive. To thrive, however, retailers and shopping centers must have the vision to deliver what consumers really want – and that is the charter for every asset Centennial serves. From strategic merchandising plans to an experience blueprint, innovative experiential marketing and customized placemaking solutions, Centennial has a unique vision for the future of retail real estate that has led to the successful repositioning and redevelopment of underperforming real estate in key markets from coast to coast, an area of expertise that will greatly benefit third-party clients. The company’s new division will be propelled by Centennial’s fully integrated management services platform. And because Centennial is a retail real estate owner itself, its third-party clients will reap the benefits of having a service partner who can think, plan and make both short- and long-term decisions on their behalf like only an owner can.

“I am incredibly honored that Centennial has chosen me to lead this new initiative, and to be part of the Centennial team, one of the most innovative and creative in the business,” Taylor says. “Now that COVID-19 has propelled a renaissance of sorts for the retail world, the time is absolutely right for Centennial to launch this new division. Shopping centers that are willing and able to deliver the kind of experience customers crave as they re-open for business post-COVID-19 will be the winners in tomorrow’s retail world … and we’re here to help them do just that.”

About Centennial

Centennial is a national owner of major shopping, dining, entertainment and mixed-use destinations. Rooted in retail since 1997, the company is focused on shaping the evolution of American retail by creating a superior multi-faceted shopping experience. Centennial properties serve not only as a place of commerce, but a place of community. For more information, visit CentennialREC.com.

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LAKELAND, Fla. (PRWEB)
May 21, 2020

PayClearly, a global B2B payments solutions provider, today announced Peter Connolly, former VP & Global Chief Credit Officer at Wex, Inc. has taken the position of Vice President of Credit and Compliance, and will be working to mature the company’s existing programs and bolster these frameworks for future growth.

As a leading FinTech and B2B payments provider, PayClearly must have sound credit risk and regulatory compliance programs across all facets of its business. “It is imperative that the marketplace, our clients and partners see PayClearly’s commitment and investment in these critical areas” said John Jamieson, PayClearly’s SVP of Sales & Marketing. Connolly brings an extensive history of expertise within the world of payments, bringing PayClearly a senior leader in credit risk management and compliance solutions.

“I’m excited to dig in and expand the flexibility of PayClearly’s payments and credit solutions, while ensuring credit and compliance risk are appropriately managed and become part of the company culture” stated Connolly. “The leadership team here at PayClearly is tenacious, with expertise, drive and a work ethic that I saw as compelling.”

In addition to 21 years of banking and credit experience at payments industry leader Wex Inc., Connolly also sat on the Board of Directors at WEX Bank, Inc. in Utah, an FDIC insured industrial loan bank, for 15 years, which gave him a lengthy and expanded view into regulatory compliance best practices.

“Adding Peter to our PayClearly Team is the propellant we need as we continue to grow and climb into new products and verticals, while maintaining a keen eye on credit risk and regulatory compliance” stated CPO, Tyler Palmer. “Peter has a global view enveloping an intimate background within the world of payments. We couldn’t be more ecstatic.”

About PayClearly

PayClearly is a global leader in payment issuing, card processing and other payment solutions that help companies improve processes, controls, and efficiency. Through the efforts of dedicated sales, development, and support teams in four cities across the United States and a network of issuing and acquiring partners operating in over 210 countries, PayClearly provides its clients and partners with streamlined payment solutions that significantly reduce costs and provide valuable business operations improvements.

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Amanda Maine, Marketing at PayClearly

(888) 333-8541 press@payclearly.com

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RADNOR, Pa. (PRWEB)
May 21, 2020

Wavestone US is pleased to announce the recent appointment of senior IT executive Bob Casale as Managing Director. He brings more than 30 years of experience developing global information technology strategies that transform complex organizations into contemporary customer-centric, digital businesses.

Casale’s last role prior to joining Wavestone US was Executive Vice President and Global CIO at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, where he spent 22 years steering global technology strategy, talent, operations, solutions delivery, and IT. Among his many achievements was leading the development of the company’s digital strategy that resulted in over $40 million in new channel sales after only two years. He also successfully implemented a consolidated customer portal experience, a 360-customer portfolio capability, a transition to low-cost cloud services, and an entirely new electronic advisory sales platform that delivered a fully integrated, straight-through user experience for the company’s more than 20,000 field force partners.

In addition, Casale created a Boston-based IT innovation lab to drive research and development which led to several patented innovations including algorithmic underwriting advancements, mobile capabilities, and SaaS-based team productivity software.

“What drew me to Wavestone was its operator-led model. Each engagement is steered by experienced consultants with successful track records as transformational IT executives of well-known companies across the US. Having been in several IT leadership roles throughout my career, I sensed a band of kindred spirits. When you’re talking with former CIOs and CTOs, the conversations are totally different, and the advice you’re getting is real-world, practical, and actionable,” says Casale. “I’m excited to be a part of that conversation.”

“Bob’s years of hands-on experience and the transformations he’s delivered are exactly why he’s a great fit for Wavestone. His record of successes is clear-cut, and we believe that’s why our business model—experience over theory—is winning out in the market. Results speak for themselves, and I can’t wait to see what Bob does next,” says Jeff Vail, CEO of Wavestone US.

Wavestone US is the North American arm of global management and IT consulting firm Wavestone. It has supported the transformations of more than 200 Fortune 1000 companies across a wide range of industries, offering a practitioner’s perspective on IT strategy, cost optimization, operational improvements, cybersecurity, and business management. Wavestone’s IT consultancy in the US was formerly known as WGroup, an IT consultancy firm comprised of consultants with over two decades’ experience as former C-suite executives and leaders. Following the merger of WGroup and Wavestone in July 2019, the Wavestone US brand was officially launched in January 2020.

Keep in touch and join in the conversation on:

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    Twitter @WavestoneUS

    LinkedIn @Wavestone

About Wavestone

In a world where knowing how to drive transformation is the key to success, Wavestone’s mission is to inform and guide large companies and organizations in their most critical transformations, with the ambition of a positive outcome for all stakeholders. That’s what we call “The Positive Way.”

Wavestone draws on some 3,000 employees across 8 countries. It is a leading independent player in the European consulting market.

Wavestone is listed on Euronext Paris and recognized as a Great Place to Work®.

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BOSTON (PRWEB)
May 21, 2020

Boston Finance Academy https://bostonfinanceacademy.com/ is excited to announce the availability of online summer business courses for High School and College students (rising High School freshmen to rising College freshmen).

Worried about your kids being stuck at home this summer? Worry no more. Boston Finance Academy will keep your entrepreneurial kids engaged with fun, exciting business courses that sustain learning, and prepare them for future academic and career pursuits.

Boston Finance Academy offers online business courses (via Zoom) for High School and College students interested in the Stock Market and Entrepreneurship. Delivered via a remote learning model, courses are available for any student with an Internet connection.

“Wall Street 101” propels business savvy students with a week-long session mastering the fundamentals of the stock market. Students will learn the basics of how the stock market works, perform equity analysis, and participate in a stock market game. Additionally, students will meet (via Zoom) real Wall Street professionals including Hedge Fund Managers, Investment Advisors, and Wall Street Traders.

Course runs June 29- July 3; M-F, 9:30am -12:30pm https://bostonfinanceacademy.com/shop/ols/products/wall-street-101

“Entrepreneurs’ Bootcamp” offers a fun, fast-paced program where students master the fundamentals of Entrepreneurship. Students will learn the building blocks of turning concepts into companies, participate in writing a business plan as part of a team, and present their prototype to a mock “Shark Tank” of students and instructors. Additionally, students will teleconference with real entrepreneurs, CEOs, and Venture Capitalists.

Course runs July 6-10; M-F, 9:30am -12:30pm

https://bostonfinanceacademy.com/shop/ols/products/entrepreneurs-bootcamp

Boston Finance Academy founder Michael Stern is an experienced Entrepreneur, Investment Advisor, and Teacher. He is actively engaged running multiple businesses, and is an instructor with the Arlington, MA Community Education Program.

“We are unbelievably excited to offer Stock Market and Entrepreneurship courses this summer,” Stern explained. “We know students have seen summer plans disrupted, and we are offering learning opportunities that will keep them engaged and progressing towards their goals.”

About Boston Finance Academy

Boston Finance Academy https://bostonfinanceacademy.com/ continues Boston, Massachusetts’ long heritage of leadership in Finance, Venture Capital, and Education. Boston Finance Academy offers Online Courses via Zoom for High School and College students interested in the Stock Market and Entrepreneurship. Delivered via a remote learning model, courses are available for any student with an Internet connection.

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ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. (PRWEB)
May 21, 2020

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Hodnett Cooper Real Estate today announced its Brunswick office location was recognized as one of the top 3 performing offices in the U.S. South Region in the number of residential units sold during the first quarter of 2020.

This achievement builds upon their success in 2020; the Brunswick office received the Round Table award for residential units sold in 2019 in the U.S. South region and this announcement also marks a repeat of receiving the same award for the 4th quarter of 2019.

In addition, the entire brokerage was recognized in RISMedia’s 2020 Power Broker Report, which ranks the top 1,000 Power Brokers by sales volume. RISMedia is residential real estate’s definitive source for news and information pertaining to the industry. To access the full report, please visit rismedia.com.

“We are so proud of all of our agents but are especially excited to see the continued success of the agents in our Brunswick office location. They truly operate as a team of trusted advisors and help support one another’s businesses to serve every client. This recognition is well-deserved, and we are honored,” shared Pat Hodnett Cooper, owner and broker.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Hodnett Cooper Real Estate, which is independently owned and operated, became a member of the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices brokerage network, operated by HSF Affiliates LLC, in 2017. Since that time, the company and several of its Realtors have earned a host of honors and awards.

About Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Hodnett Cooper Real Estate

Hodnett Cooper Real Estate is a family-owned and operated company with four offices throughout the Golden Isles offering a full range of real estate services including real estate sales, residential rentals, property management and commercial sales. The brokerage is the premier real estate company in southeast coastal Georgia with a professional and diverse team of agents. Visit http://www.BHHSHodnettCooper.com.

About Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, based in Irvine, CA, is a brand-new real estate brokerage network built for a new era in residential real estate. The network, among the few organizations entrusted to use the world-renowned Berkshire Hathaway name, brings to the real estate market a definitive mark of trust, integrity, stability and longevity.

About HSF Affiliates LLC

Irvine, CA-based HSF Affiliates LLC operates Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, Prudential Real Estate and Real Living Real Estate franchise networks. The company is a joint venture of which HomeServices of America, Inc., the nation’s second-largest, full-service residential brokerage firm, is a majority owner. HomeServices of America is an affiliate of world-renowned Berkshire Hathaway Inc.

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Catherine Maybank

(912) 638-5450

catherine@hcrega.com

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