FORT WORTH, Texas (PRWEB)
May 20, 2020

Ulrich Barn Builders of Texas, a leader in shed manufacturing, announces five key additions to its leadership team.

Ulrich is excited to announce the appointment of Chris Pendergrass as its new President effective July 1, 2019. Chris comes with 20 years experience in manufacturing and 10 years of full P&L responsibility, leading family owned manufacturing businesses through double digit growth, lean driven cost reductions and culture/leadership transitions. Real world experience along with an education including a BA in Chemistry from Austin College, a BS in Chemical Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis and a MBA from the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin, gives Chris the foundation to effectively lead and grow Ulrich into the future. Chris is an active member of YPO and serves on the Manufacturing Excellence Network board.

After serving as interim Chief Financial Officer since October 2019, Ken Hensley has been appointed CFO effective February 3, 2020. Ken received a MBA from Southern Methodist University and brings over 30 years of accounting, finance and operations experience to Ulrich. He is a strategic and tactical accounting leader who has guided companies through acquisition and continuous improvement initiatives.

Brad Egan, the new Head of Sales, is a talented and creative leader that has a skill for bringing rhyme and reason to chaos. Over the years, Brad successfully elevated the sales and marketing efforts for multiple companies in construction services and manufacturing sectors – each time resulting in exponential sales growth and increased market share. Brad earned his degree from Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth, Texas and holds several industry certifications.

Luis Santamaria has been at Ulrich for almost two years and was originally hired in 2018 as the Manager of Retail Operations before transitioning into Head of Operations in October 2019. Luis is a mechanical engineer with an MBA from the University of Texas at San Antonio and lean manufacturing certification. His addition to Ulrich’s leadership team brings over 10 years experience in manufacturing and process improvement.

Verlin Yoder has been with Ulrich since 2008 when he began building sheds and playhouses. He quickly rose through the ranks to his current position of Vice President of Technology. Verlin was asked to join the leadership team in January 2020. With over a decade of experience working in various departments at Ulrich, Verlin’s addition to the leadership team brings an understanding of history and insight while we look at future growth and development.

CEO Jonathan Ulrich said of his new leadership team, “these five stood apart as individuals who can take my vision from an idea and execute it into reality. We are at a point where strong leadership is vital to the continued growth and success of Ulrich and Chris, Ken, Brad, Luis and Verlin bring the operational and leadership skills needed for these roles. Ulrich is fortunate to have individuals of their caliber on our team and we are excited for the future.”

For more than a decade, Ulrich’s focus has been to transition from a commodity storage/shed manufacturer into a “lifestyle structures” company. This approach has allowed us to address the customers’ deepest and most important dreams, needs and goals on every project instead of simply providing them a space that may not be suited for its desired use long term. This allows us to co-design a functional long term solution for families to live a more memorable life as we push into a post-COVID-19 world.

Ulrich Barn Builders is a leading manufacturer of storage sheds and lifestyle structures such as cabin shells, playhouses, and finished cabins. To be the leading manufacturer in backyard storage structures, Ulrich has made customer satisfaction a priority throughout each phase of the customer experience. To find out more information about us visit http://www.UlrichBarns.com, http://www.UlrichCabins.com, http://www.UlrichGarages.com.

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IRVINE, Calif. (PRWEB)
May 20, 2020

Fidelity Capital, a leading provider of a wide variety of lending services, released its First Quarter Rundown for the first several months of 2020.

Based on the numbers in the first quarter of the year, Fidelity Capital looks to position itself for another big year of growth. The company doubled its internal line in 2019 for leasing equipment across the country, with major industries including technology, medical, biotech and manufacturing accounting for about 80 percent of its current portfolio. However, there has also been a big growth in the transportation space in the first quarter, due in part to increased demand caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Fidelity Capital has been riding a wave of growth for some time now, and while the pandemic does threaten to damage some industries, we continue to see positive signs for continued growth in the rest of the year for equipment leasing,” said Alan Eppstein, Account Executive at Fidelity Capital. “We are encouraged to see signs of strong performance for the rest of 2020.”

Fidelity Capital’s president projects the internal line will double with new business for the year. The company’s goal is to expand its application-only limits along with other programs to help customers. The executive team sees the potential for growth in all sectors of technology equipment leasing, transportation financing, manufacturing equipment leasing and biotech equipment leasing.

Despite the pandemic, the firm remains fully staffed and prepared to handle all requests for leasing and financing of equipment to companies across the nation in a wide variety of industries.

“There has been a lot of market volatility this year due to the pandemic, but there remains a steady demand for equipment leasing and financing services,” said Eppstein. “We remain committed to providing outstanding service to all of our clients and to get them the financing and leasing they need even in the midst of these unprecedented times.”

For more information about Fidelity Capital and its services, visit the company’s website, http://www.fidelitycapitalonline.com.

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NEW YORK (PRWEB)
May 20, 2020

Tinuiti, the largest independent performance marketing agency across the triopoly of Google, Facebook and Amazon, expands its OTT practice with the introduction of Tinuiti’s OTT-Native Approach. The agency has hired Jesse Math as vice president of client strategy, planning and platforms—this enhanced approach offers clients access to established one-to-one relationships with publishers and gives OTT customers the flexibility to find the most beneficial mix along with transparency into every dollar spent.

“Jesse’s extensive knowledge and passion for the possibilities of OTT make him the perfect person to lead our agency and clients into the future of video and OTT,” said Craig Atkinson, Tinuiti’s chief client officer. “I can’t think of a better person to architect the future of our video offering.”

This newly established position continues to fortify Tinuiti’s dedication to building a leadership team consisting of forward-thinking, performance-driven experts. A digital veteran of 14 years, Math joins Tinuiti from another performance marketing agency where he most recently served as vice president of Paid Media, taking the lead on Paid Social and OTT. His experience in the field bolsters Tinuiti’s already impressive OTT and CTV offerings to clients.

“The ability to target specific audiences and measure results, across the immense scale of OTT, positions the channel, not just for awareness but as a performance driver,” said Jesse Math. “Expanding Tinuiti‘s ‘OTT-Native Approach’ offers clients TV-like reach in TV-like content on the largest screen in the house to achieve all performance marketing goals: Awareness, Growth & Profit. Our focus on quality, transparency, and frequency is truly differentiated.”

Tinuiti’s evolved OTT offering is a unified extension of the agency’s growing programmatic video and Amazon DSP practices. The addressability of OTT coupled with Tinuiti’s programmatic offering delivers a truly unified solution that successfully drives both brand and performance outcomes through data-driven personalized experiences.

About Tinuiti

Tinuiti is the largest independent performance marketing agency across the Triopoly of Google, Facebook, Amazon and beyond. With expert knowledge in search, social, Amazon & marketplaces, mobile apps, CRM & email marketing and more, every solution is built on best-in-class analytics with brilliant creative delivered by exceptional strategists. Tinuiti’s cross-channel expertise helps clients identify and acquire customers, then retain or reactivate audiences throughout the digital journey. Clients include Bombas, Truist (formerly known as BB&T), Eddie Bauer, Ethan Allen, Etsy, Jet.com, Rite Aid, Seventh Generation, The Honest Company, Tommy Bahama, Terminix, Vitamin Shoppe. For more information visit http://www.tinuiti.com.

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Vera Whole Health is a national leader in advanced primary care. Its model is uniquely designed to help people achieve optimum social, psychological and physical well-being.

“Karen’s experience building a multi-site, billion-dollar national care organization will drive growth for Vera and improve health outcomes for more clients and their members,” said Vera’s President & CEO, Ryan Schmid.

SEATTLE (PRWEB)
May 20, 2020

Vera Whole Health has appointed Karen Cooke as its new chief operating officer. Cooke’s extensive leadership experience building a national care organization will boost Vera’s ability to extend its advanced primary care model across the country.

“Karen’s experience building a multi-site, billion-dollar national care organization will drive growth for Vera and improve health outcomes for more clients and their members,” said Vera’s President & CEO, Ryan Schmid. “Hallmarks of her leadership include building and empowering teams, and that will be critical as we drive positive health outcomes on a national scale.”

In selecting Cooke as COO, Vera leadership looked for an individual with experience to power Vera’s rapid growth to a national care center network, working with health systems, insurance carriers, employers, and most importantly, patients.

“I’m passionate about Vera’s advanced primary care model that understands and tends to a person’s whole health, not just their symptoms,” said Cooke. “My goal is to support and empower Vera field teams, who are experts in their market, to make the best decisions for our clients and their members. With this approach, we can improve health outcomes and generate value wherever we go.”

Prior to joining Vera, Cooke served as vice president of strategic execution and transformation at Sound Physicians where she helped transition the organization from a start-up to a national corporation with six service lines and $1 billion in revenue. She has also held key roles at a variety of health-focused organizations, including Epic, Veterans Affairs and the U.S. Army.

Cooke holds a B.A. in economics from University of California, Berkeley, and an MBA from the University of Washington.

About Vera Whole Health

Vera Whole Health is a national leader in advanced primary care. Its model is uniquely designed to help people achieve optimum social, psychological and physical well-being – an outcome that’s neither probable nor affordable within the current sick-care system. Vera is the first provider in the United States to earn a Certificate of Validation by the Validation Institute for sound population health cost outcomes. Learn more about the health revolution at VeraWholeHealth.com.

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The NEII Board of Directors sets the strategic direction of the association to drive its mission to advance safety and innovation in the building transportation industry throughout North America.

SPOTSYlVANIA, Va. (PRWEB)
May 20, 2020

The National Elevator Industry, Inc. (NEII), the premier trade association representing the global leaders in the building transportation industry, announced the election of its new Board of Directors and officers. The new leadership team will serve a one-year term effective immediately.

The elected officers of the association include:

• Greg Ergenbright, President – Ergenbright has been President of Schindler Elevator Corporation’s U.S. operations since 2013. He has more than 20 years working in the elevator industry.
• Erik Zommers, Vice President – Zommers is Senior Vice President/General Manager of Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc.’s Elevator and Escalator Division. He has been with Mitsubishi Electric since 1989 and is in charge of all US operations for the Division.
• Jared Radabaugh, Treasurer – Radabaugh is the Global Controller at Prysmian Group, where he provides financial, analytical, and decision-making support to the North American renewable energy and OEM business units.
• Karen Penafiel, Secretary – Penafiel is the Executive Director of NEII and leads the staff team. She has over 30 years of building trade association management and advocacy experience.

NEII welcomes new Board members:

• James Cramer, Otis Americas – Cramer has been with Otis Elevator Company for nearly 34 years, progressing through roles of increasing responsibility. He has served as the Regional Vice President of the Western Region for more than a decade and is also Interim President of Otis Americas.
• Kevin Lavallee, thyssenkrupp Elevator Corporation – Lavallee serves as the President and CEO, North America at thyssenkrupp Elevator Corporation, where he has a history of over 16 years in both the U.S. and Canada with the company.
• Ken Schmid, KONE Inc. – Schmid now serves as the Executive Vice President of KONE Americas. He has been with KONE in a series of successive leadership roles for more than 35 years.

The returning members of the NEII Board of Directors include:

• Sterrett Lloyd, Draka Elevator Products – Lloyd currently holds the position of president at Draka Elevator Products where he directs the company’s worldwide operations. He began his lifetime of industry service as a contractor and is the third generation of his family to work in the industry.
• Gary Krupp, Fujitec America, Inc. – Krupp organizes and oversees the management of operations, engineering, manufacturing, sales and marketing and service across the United States and Canada as the president of Fujitec America, Inc. Mr. Krupp has over 25 years in the elevator industry and began his career with Fujitec in 2002.

The NEII Board of Directors sets the strategic direction of the association to drive its mission to advance safety and innovation in the building transportation industry throughout North America.

“In my new role as president of the NEII Board of Directors, I look forward to continue building on our association’s successes over the past few years,” said Greg Ergenbright, president of NEII. “Our industry association has been critical during the current coronavirus pandemic and I look forward to our collaboration as we work to keep the world moving as we get past this point in history. I’m honored to serve with this group of recognized leaders in the vertical transportation industry as we continue to promote safety and drive innovation.”

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NEII is the premier trade association representing the global leaders in the building transportation industry. Its members install, maintain, and/or manufacture elevators, escalators, moving walks, and other building transportation products. NEII’s membership includes the six major international companies – Fujitec America, Inc., KONE, Inc., Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc., Otis Elevator Company, Schindler Elevator Corporation, thyssenkrupp Elevator Company and several other companies across the country. Collectively, the NEII members represent approximately eighty percent of the total hours worked within the elevator and escalator industry, employ more than 25,000 people in the U.S. and indirectly support hundreds of thousands of American jobs in affiliate industries.

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WINDERMERE, Fla. (PRWEB)
May 20, 2020

APC Holdings (APCH), an investment firm formed to acquire and scale Fortune 500 suppliers while creating positive social impact for multiple stakeholders, announces that Alex Parker has been named chief executive officer (CEO) of Sequential Technology International (STI), effective immediately.

Recently acquired by APCH, STI utilizes proprietary software to optimize multi-channel customer experiences. Its consulting and BPO capabilities enable Fortune 500 customers to align their go-to-market model with evolving consumer preferences, reduce process complexity for employees, and ultimately drive shareholder value. As CEO, Parker will oversee STI’s global software, consulting and BPO business, which has contact center operations in the United States, El Salvador, India, and the Philippines. Parker replaces CEO Kent Mathy, who joined STI in 2017.

Richard Powell, Chairman of STI, stated, “We are extremely pleased that Alex chose to bring his talent and capabilities to STI as the company begins its next chapter. Alex’s skillset and expertise fit well with what STI needs to thrive in the current environment. With the support of Billion Dollar Roundtable members, we are all passionate about creating a model for other Fortune 500 firms, and high potential diverse executives, to follow as we seek to create meaningful wealth in our diverse communities.”

“I’m thrilled to be a part of STI’s next chapter and appreciate the confidence the APCH team have placed in me,” said Parker. “I’m also energized by the opportunity to continue supporting our customers and our talented employees while having a measurable and positive impact in our diverse communities across the United States.”

Parker previously was SVP of Service Delivery Excellence for the Global Operations & Services organization in AT&T Business, responsible for the operational strategy for provisioning operations and a team of thousands of customer service representatives. He has over 27 years of experience at AT&T in management and executive roles supporting sales, customer service, and marketing teams in the United States and internationally.

About Sequential Technology International

STI focuses on simplifying complex internal processes for large enterprises. Through its Software, IT Consulting, and Business Process Outsourcing capabilities, STI delivers innovation and savings to its customers which include some of the largest communication service providers globally. STI provides solutions for B2C, B2B, Retail, eCommerce and other business models, at global scale. For more information visit http://www.sequentialtech.com

About APC Holdings

APCH is a leading, minority-owned private investment firm with exceptional relationships and advocates across the Fortune 500. APCH invests in service and manufacturing businesses that are critical suppliers to global enterprises. APCH has created more than 15,000 jobs in over 25 countries and is committed to creating measurable social and economic impact for all stakeholders, while achieving superior investment returns. For more information please visit http://www.apch.com

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