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Inside Real Estate Leadership Named Among RISMedia 2020 Real Estate Newsmakers


Inside Real Estate receives RISMedia 2020 Newsmakers Awards

In RISMedia’s Real Estate Newsmakers, you’ll meet thought leaders and icons. The heroes and the champions of a better way. The ones who are breaking the mold and the ones who are leading the industry forward.

Inside Real Estate, one of the fastest growing independently-owned real estate software companies and a trusted technology partner to over 200,000 top agents, teams and brokerages is proud to announce that Ned Stringham, CEO, as well as Alissa Harper, EVP of Marketing & Enterprise Sales and AJ Canaria, Creative Brand Ambassador have been chosen as RISMedia 2020 Real Estate Newsmakers. Each year RISMedia, the leader in U.S. real estate news and information services, recognizes a distinguished group of key influencers known for their positive and newsworthy contributions to the real estate industry.

“In RISMedia’s Real Estate Newsmakers, you’ll meet thought leaders and icons. The heroes and the champions of a better way. The ones who are breaking the mold and the ones who are leading the industry forward,” said John Featherston, CEO and publisher of RISMedia.

“Our industry is experiencing a monumental rate of change and now, more than ever before, brokerages need a technology partner who is steadfast in support of their interests & goals,” said Ned Stringham, Inside Real Estate’s CEO who was recognized in the Trailblazer category. “I’m incredibly proud of the work our team has done this past year, helping our brokerage partners leverage technology to further enhance their value proposition while driving progress and growth throughout their organizations. It’s an honor to be recognized alongside this list of passionate leaders who are making a positive impact in our industry.”

Industry veteran, Alissa Harper who serves as EVP of Marketing & Enterprise Sales was recognized as a Futurist in the 2020 Newsmaker Awards alongside renowned photographer and industry storyteller, AJ Canaria who serves as Inside Real Estate’s Creative Brand Ambassador.

RISMedia selects its Newsmakers based on accomplishments including, but not limited to:


  • Advancing the real estate industry
  • Impacting change
  • Technology achievements
  • Thought leadership and influence
  • Creativity and innovation

Newsmakers will be honored at RISMedia’s 2020 Real Estate Newsmakers Reception & Dinner at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., in May 2020.

To see RISMedia’s 2020 Real Estate Newsmakers and read about their achievements, visit the Newsmakers Gallery.

About Inside Real Estate

Inside Real Estate is a fast growing, independently-owned real estate software firm that serves as a trusted technology partner to over 200,000 top brokerages, agents and teams. Their flagship product, kvCORE Platform, is the most modern and comprehensive solution in the industry known for delivering profitable growth at every level of a brokerage organization. Built on a modern, scalable and flexible architecture, kvCORE enables every brokerage to create their own unique technology ecosystem through custom branding, robust integrations and high-quality add-on solutions. With an accomplished leadership team and over 175 employees, Inside Real Estate brings the resources, scale and vision to deliver ongoing innovation and success to their growing customer base. Media Contact: 801-407-9833

About RISMedia

For more than 40 years, RISMedia has provided the residential real estate industry with news, trends and business development strategies through its flagship publication, Real Estate magazine; its leading website, RISMedia.com; its award-winning Housecall blog; and its iconic networking and educational events, including RISMedia’s CEO Exchange; RISMedia’s Power Broker Forum, Reception & Dinner; and RISMedia’s Newsmakers Reception & Dinner. Through RISMedia’s content programs—including ACE, a turn-key social media content system—real estate professionals share thousands of articles, infographics and videos each day created by RISMedia editors and contributors, helping them influence hundreds of thousands of consumers as they consider buying and/or selling a home.

About RISMedia’s Real Estate Newsmakers

RISMedia’s Real Estate Newsmakers is designed to recognize those individuals making headlines as a result of their newsworthy contributions to the residential real estate industry, and their efforts to positively affect real estate professionals and the consumers and communities they serve. RISMedia’s Real Estate Newsmakers were chosen based on nominations received through an online nomination process on RISMedia.com, and by nominations from RISMedia’s in-house editorial team and other industry sources. Nominations for RISMedia’s Real Estate Newsmakers are collected on an ongoing basis throughout the course of the year. There is no fee to nominate a Newsmaker or be recognized/featured as a Newsmaker. Due to deadline and production criteria, RISMedia’s 2020 Real Estate Newsmakers Online Directory may not currently be in its final format. Please check back for ongoing updates.

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Agillitics Announces Jeff Metersky As Chief Solutions Strategist


Jeff Metersky

Agillitics, a premier provider of digital supply chain services, announced today that it has named Jeff Metersky as its Chief Solutions Strategist effective January 20th 2020. Metersky will bring his vast supply chain design, optimization and analytics experience to focus on business development, alliance management, solution development and delivery.

“It is a great honor that Jeff has decided to join the Agillitics family. Jeff is one of the most respected and influential practitioners in supply chain, and to say we are thrilled is an understatement,” says Agillitics’ President & CEO, Tim Judge. “It is very exciting to have Jeff as part of our leadership team to kickstart the new year, the new decade and the next evolution of growth at Agillitics. Jeff is a proven leader with unique industry and domain expertise to ensure we continue exceeding our customers evolving needs while continuing to innovate and challenge the status quo.”

“I am very excited to join Agillitics to help them accelerate their growth into a leader in the supply design, optimization and analytics space,” says Metersky. “I was drawn to Agillitics based upon the company’s strategy to offer both the end-to-end analytics and the data strategy services required to support sustainable processes for customers. I also appreciate their like-minded dedication to fact-based decision making, their use and support of best in class enabling technologies and their focus on enabling companies to create their own internal capabilities and competencies.”

About Jeff Metersky

Jeff Metersky’s passion is applying advanced analytics to improve a company’s ability to compete effectively through its supply chain. His 35+ year career has focused on helping organizations adopt supply chain design & planning principles and technologies.

Metersky co-founded Chainalytics, a global supply chain consulting, analytics and market intelligence firm. While there, he served as VP of the sales inventory & operations planning practice and the supply chain strategy practice. He was responsible for developing their service offerings, go-to-market strategy and team development, while also leading all business development and delivery activities. Afterwards, Metersky served as the VP of solution strategy for LLamasoft, Inc. He occupied this role for 5 years and was responsible for leading the design of high-impact, high-quality customer solutions.

Metersky holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a Master of Business Administration in Materials and Logistics Management from Michigan State University.

About Agillitics

Agillitics is a supply chain analytics consulting and technology firm based in Atlanta, GA. Through business intelligence, analytics and optimization, Agillitics empowers companies to make prescriptive and proactive data driven decisions to improve operational performance, enable innovation and drive competitive advantage across industry verticals.

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NationsBuilders Insurance Services, Inc. (NBIS) Announces Derek M. Sather as Assistant Vice President


The regulatory landscape is always changing for the heavy construction industry, staying connected to those trends and building risk solutions to protect our insureds’ will be a major focus for Derek.

Derek serves as NBIS’s Assistant Vice President of Risk Management, working with the risk management team, claims, business development, program managers, and underwriting to promote Risk Solutions and develop new products based on industry demand. He joins the NBIS team of experts with over 20 years in the industry. Derek’s role at NBIS will include developing partnerships with insurance agency partners, association leaders; and a key resource for the NBIS claims and underwriting teams managing risk management program utilization.

Mr. Sather’s experience includes over two decades of NCCCO certification, crane operator, lift director, crane inspector, certified trainer and active status with the Michigan Task Force 1 as a heavy rigging specialist. Over the past 8 years, Derek has held various roles with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 324 JATF. He is an experienced safety professional with vast experience as a trainer, operator and leader in the crane industry.

President of NBIS, Bill Tepe remarked, “Derek is a great addition to the NBIS team of experts, his industry knowledge and relationships will serve him well in his position”. Mr. Tepe continued, “The regulatory landscape is always changing for the heavy construction industry, staying connected to those trends and building risk solutions to protect our insureds’ will be a major focus for Derek”.

NBIS provides property & casualty insurance coverage for Crane, Rigging, Specialized Transportation, Concrete Pumping and Equipment Dealer/Rental operations in the United States. Risk Solutions include, contract management review, complimentary online driver training courses, complimentary access to over 150+ online & industry specific training classes, safety & regulatory manuals and guides ready to implement as well as partner discounts for Dash Cameras, Telematics and much more.

Media Contact for NBIS: Lisa McAbee, Marketing Director – (770) 257-1707 lmcabee@nbis.com    

About NBIS

NBIS is the Premiere provider of Insurance & Risk Management Solutions to the heavy construction industry and an endorsed provider for the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA). Providing coverage and Risk Management Services that works for you to prevent losses and give your company the best fighting chance in the event of a claim. For more information about NBIS, please visit http://www.NBIS.com.

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Acker Joins RiseENT as Executive VP


RiseENT powered by AuDConnex is thrilled to announce the addition of Kyle Acker to the team as executive vice president. Acker has more than two decades of experience in hearing healthcare and business development. He comes to RiseENT after spending nearly a decade working for Starkey Hearing Technologies – most recently as the Senior Director of Sales.

“Kyle truly knows how to lead. He has a proven track record and combines his talent, drive, and aggressive growth strategies to take businesses, whether small or large to the next level. We are looking forward to him working side by side with our members,” says Rich Johnson, co-owner of RiseENT.

RiseENT helps build collaboration with otolaryngology, neurotology, and multispecialty practices focusing on opportunities in supporting practice efficiencies, growth, and practice strategy while obtaining a competitive presence in an ever-changing marketplace.

“The mission and goals of RiseENT for independent practice aligns perfectly with my strengths and the work I’ve done for the past two decades. In a world where private practices are being acquired by larger medical organizations out of a necessity to survive, it has never been more important to focus on the internal operations of private practice and the key ingredients to not only keep private practices surviving, but thriving,” adds Acker.

Acker completed his Bachelor of Science in Industrial Hygiene and Organizational Leadership and Supervision and his Master of Science and Doctor of Audiology degrees at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. He began his clinical career in a vestibular and balance practice in Florida. Acker’s passion for the last 15 years of business development work lies in business evaluation, coaching, and collaboration to improve efficiency, accessibility, and profitability in otolaryngology ancillary and independent hearing care delivery models.

“I’m eager to work with our members to help them reach and exceed their goals. Private practice can and should be profitable. The execution of the proper business model, tools, and skills equal results,” Acker says.

For media inquiries regarding RiseENT or the addition of Kyle Acker, please contact Keira Bresnahan at (970) 628-0827. For private practice owners interested in learning more about RiseENT and how to become a member, please call 888-571-5107 or email info@riseent.com.

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Where To Find Multiple Car Insurance Quotes


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“Getting multiple car insurance quotes will help drivers find better coverage, at fair prices. Compare multiple quotes, for free, on our website!”, said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.

Compare-autoinsurance.org has released a new blog post that explains where drivers can get multiple car insurance quotes online and compare prices.

For more info and free car insurance quotes online, visit http://compare-autoinsurance.org/where-to-get-multiple-car-insurance-quotes/

The Internet has helped many policyholders find better rates, better offers and overall, keep premiums low. Online quotes have proven to be invaluable price comparison tools. It is recommended to consult prices online before renewing contracts, dropping coverage or switching carriers. Get free online car insurance quotes and compare prices at http://compare-autoinsurance.org/.

There are several options for getting car insurance price approximations:


  • Visit an insurer’s website. The online user who visits the insurer’s official website will work with a dedicated questionnaire. This form will ask all the relevant questions for the insurance companies. The answer will be quantified using a company-specific algorithm and the rates will be calculated. Result pages may be highly interactive, allowing the user to change some settings and update prices, presenting insurability scores, recommendations and so on. In the end, the user will get really accurate quotes and will be able to purchase coverage immediately after receiving the quote.
  • Brokerage websites. These websites work with multiple insurance companies and promote their products. After providing the ZIP code, they display all available companies in the area. Some brokerage websites simply redirect to the companies, while other websites contain a questionnaire, then approximate the rates for each of the partner insurers.
  • Thematic blogs or forums. These are not technically speaking, quotes, but rather testimonials. For example, BMV owners may look for blogs and forums where other BMV owners discuss various topics. Inevitably, the car insurance topic will be present and owners will tell more about how much they pay and other relevant insurance experiences.

Compare-autoinsurance.org is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes. This website is unique because it does not simply stick to one kind of insurance provider, but brings the clients the best deals from many different online insurance carriers. In this way, clients have access to offers from multiple carriers all in one place: this website. On this site, customers have access to quotes for insurance plans from various agencies, such as local or nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc.

For more information, please visit http://compare-autoinsurance.org.

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Smart City Locating names Nathan Lenahan as Chief Operations Officer


Smart City Apartment Locating announced earlier this week it has added a Chief Operations Officer to its executive suite in order to support the company’s rapid and ongoing growth. Nathan Lenahan assumed his duties as COO on Monday, January 13, and will oversee the current executive leadership team and develop all core functions of the company.

“He was the first person I met that made me think, ‘I could work for him,’” stated chief executive officer, Cassie Brown. “His strong character, devotion to his people and ability to scale a business makes his role as COO vital as we continue expanding client services in our current cities, and into new markets outside of Texas.”

Lenahan brings with him more than a decade of experience in roles where he successfully built large teams, optimized business operations, and increased revenue with various fast-growing companies, most recently with WeWork. During his time there, he saw success leading new market initiatives within sales, operations and community teams. Prior to that, Lenahan served as a senior leader for the Army National Guard and also launched a property management company that he later sold in 2017.

“In the last three years, Smart City has experienced significant revenue growth of 653 percent, as well as expanded its service offerings and markets,” said Lenahan. “They’ve built something incredible and it’s a privilege to join Cassie and the team at Smart City on the journey to become the most trusted, most utilized and most referred apartment locators in Texas.”

About Smart City Apartment Locating

Smart City Locating is a Texas-based apartment locating service committed to simplifying the apartment renter’s experience in Dallas, Austin and Houston. Since being founded in 2013, Smart City has helped approx. 40,000 clients find places to live their best lives by providing them with carefully curated, personally vetted places to call home across Texas. The company’s recent awards include a debut on Inc. Magazine’s annual Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing, privately-owned companies in 2019; Best Places to Work by the Dallas Business Journal in 2015, 2017, 2018 and 2019, and Glassdoor in 2018. Follow the company on Instagram: @smartcityapts.

Contact:

Serena Dang

Marketing Manager

sdang@smartcitylocating.com

(682)414-8386

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How To Lower The Car-Theft Risk


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“The market offers numerous devices that will help you avoid car theft. Plus, follow the tips we have offered and you will not have to worry about your car being stolen”, said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.

Compare-autoinsurance.org has released a new blog post that explains how to protect a car against theft, thus reducing car insurance costs.

For more info and free car insurance quotes online, visit http://compare-autoinsurance.org/6-steps-to-lowering-your-risk-of-car-theft/

Car theft is still a major concern for all drivers. Although the number of stolen cars has dropped due to modern devices and tracking systems, only in 2016 there were reported close to 800.000 stolen cars in the United States. Drivers should implement preventive measures. Find out how to protect the car against robbers and get free car insurance quotes from http://compare-autoinsurance.org


  • Install efficient and noisy alarm systems. A noisy alarm system is a strong deterrent to thieves. Rooky-thieves will certainly get scared. It will draw attention that something is happening. And thieves do not like to be seen in action.
  • Look for door, tires and engine immobilizers. There are many systems on the market that will prevent a thief from stealing the car without the proper removal control or access card. Look for kill switch systems or systems that require smart keys. Furthermore, some car makers have incorporated biometric reading systems in their cars, like fingerprint entry or touch ignition with fingerprint reading.
  • Turn off the engine before leaving the car. Do not let the car with the engine running while unattended, even if it is for a short time. A car with a running engine is basically an invitation for any nearby thief
  • Do not let valuable items on plain sight. Cars with really valuable belongings exposed immediately become a target for thieves. They will certainly do their best to reach expensive smartphones, jewelry or really price entertainment systems that are seen from outside.
  • Choose a safe parking spot. It is recommended to park the car in areas under camera surveillance and with proper public lighting. Of course, parking the car in a personal garage is the best choice.
  • Install tracking systems. GPS tracking systems have evolved so much in recent years. Police officers are able to track a car with pinpoint accuracy. Look for high-performance devices with programmable settings.

Compare-autoinsurance.org is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes. This website is unique because it does not simply stick to one kind of insurance provider, but brings the clients the best deals from many different online insurance carriers. In this way, clients have access to offers from multiple carriers all in one place: this website. On this site, customers have access to quotes for insurance plans from various agencies, such as local or nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc.

For more information, please visit http://compare-autoinsurance.org

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RelaDyne Welcomes New Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Brian Robinson


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“We are fortunate to have Brian join us as our CFO, to help drive our financial targets for even more revenue and growth and support our financial strategy for proactive analysis of financial metrics.”

RelaDyne welcomes new Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Brian Robinson. Mr. Robinson will be responsible for helping to achieve financial targets, drive financial strategy and lead a world class finance organization.

Mr. Robinson’s hire comes after longtime Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Paul Helton, retired after a long and prosperous CFO career. Mr. Helton joined RelaDyne in 2012 from Petermann Partners, the largest privately held provider of school bus transportation services in the world, where he had been Vice President and CFO. As CFO of RelaDyne, Mr. Helton was instrumental in helping to develop and improve RelaDyne’s financial structure.

“Under Paul’s leadership RelaDyne grew 8-fold both organically and through acquisition,” said Larry Stoddard, CEO of RelaDyne. “We are forever grateful for his commitment and focus of helping make RelaDyne the premier distributor of fuel, lubricants and Reliability Services in the industry. We wish Paul all the best in his future ventures.”

After a nationwide search, Brian Robinson was selected to become the CFO of RelaDyne. Mr. Robinson joins RelaDyne from DuBois Chemicals, in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he was the CFO. As CFO he was active in the acquisition growth strategy for Dubois highlighted by 8 add-on acquisitions in the last two years.

Mr. Robinson’s most recent experience with DuBois Chemicals will be instrumental in continuing the acquisition integration process at RelaDyne.

“We are fortunate to have Brian join us as our CFO, to help drive our financial targets for even more revenue and growth and support our financial strategy for proactive analysis of financial metrics,” said Larry Stoddard, CEO of RelaDyne. “He is a great addition to our Executive Leadership Team, and we look forward to the next phase of growth at RelaDyne.”

Mr. Robinson has 28 years of global experience as a finance executive, with multiple CFO roles as well as oversight of accounting, capital structure management and tax at General Cable, which is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Other companies associated include Getronics and Deloitte and Touche, with international experience in London, England.

Mr. Robinson attended University of Dayton where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting, graduating Magna Cum Laude in Finance. He resides in Cincinnati, Ohio with his wife and has three children.

“I am truly excited about the opportunity afforded me at RelaDyne to expand upon what has been developed here over our 10-year history and help us grow to even greater heights,” Mr. Robinson said. “Through financial strategy and business analytics, we will enhance our abilities as a world class finance organization.”

About RelaDyne        

RelaDyne, headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, is one of the nation’s leading providers of lubricants, fuels, diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), and reliability services for industrial, commercial, and automotive businesses in the United States. RelaDyne was formed in 2010 by the combination of four well-established industry-leading companies and has since grown to more than 60 locations by strategically acquiring other industry leaders in the lubricant, fuel distribution, and industrial service segments. For more information, visit http://www.RelaDyne.com.

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Best Car Insurance 2020 – Why Online Quotes Are Better Than Phone Quotes?


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“Getting online car insurance quotes is not just a trend, it is a necessity in our modern world. Time is valuable and it should not be wasted on old-school methods. Why lose hours, or even days, when you can get results in just a couple of minutes?” said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director

Compare-autoinsurance.org has released a new blog post that explains why online car insurance quotes are far better than online quotes.

For more info and free car insurance quotes, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/why-are-auto-insurance-quotes-online-better-than-phone-quotes/

Shopping online has become a necessity for most of us. Keeping pace with a highly active and busy society means that some shortcuts must be used. Drivers looking for car insurance quotes should obtain them online. They do not longer have to make visits directly to companies or to spend endless minutes on the phone. Use http://compare-autoinsurance.org to get free quotes and find affordable coverage!


  • There are several disadvantages to getting quotes via phone. First of all, a client has to wait until someone answers the phone, then the call is redirected to a nearby agent. Then, the talks can be very time-consuming. Overall, it can be really time-consuming. And this for just one quote. In order to get a bigger view of the market prices, a client must get at least 5-10 quotes.
  • Making mistakes when getting quotes via phone is not recommended. Things get a bit more complicated when getting phone quotes. If the caller makes a mistake, the quote must be redone. Is not as simple as pressing a “back” button and correcting the error.
  • Using websites is the best way to get quotes. A potential customer can get quotes from either each insurer’s website or from specialized brokerage websites. Brokerage websites allow a person to input data once and get multiple quotes.
  • Get a better view of the available discounts. When completing online questionnaires, the user will be asked specific questions that will grant discounts. For example, a driver may be asked about existing safety devices, recent traffic violations and claims, graduating defensive driving or bundling options. And some discounts are really valuable, around 20% off the premium value, thus saving the policyholder several hundred dollars.
  • Online quotes do not expose the user to cunning agents. Getting estimates online does not expose a client to pushy agents or to manipulative sales tactics which may be used to convince someone buy a specific policy.

Compare-autoinsurance.org is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes. This website is unique because it does not simply stick to one kind of insurance provider, but brings the clients the best deals from many different online insurance carriers. In this way, clients have access to offers from multiple carriers all in one place: this website. On this site, customers have access to quotes for insurance plans from various agencies, such as local or nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc.

For more information, please visit http://compare-autoinsurance.org

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Peloton Consulting Groups appoints new Human Capital Management Practice Lead


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“I’m thrilled to have Robert, a proven expert in HCM, help Peloton continue to build a world class HCM practice and capitalize on our momentum delivering consulting services across Oracle’s Integrated Cloud Platform.”

Peloton Consulting Group (“Peloton”), a global consultancy and leader in driving digital transformation, appoints Robert Rumrill as head of their Human Capital Management (HCM) practice.

Since announcing their expansion into the HCM market, Peloton has helped numerous clients modernize their Human Resources capabilities by implementing Oracle Cloud solutions that deliver a collaborative, talent-centric and engaging experience.

With more businesses looking to the cloud to elevate HR’s role and redesign their organizations for the future, Robert will oversee the continued growth of Peloton’s HCM practice and solution offerings, enabling clients to realize the benefits of using HCM Cloud technology.

“In the modern economy, people continue to be the most valued assets and it’s imperative to recruit, train, and retain talent effectively and efficiently,” says Guy F. Daniello, CEO and Founder of Peloton. “I’m thrilled to have Robert, a proven expert in HCM, help Peloton continue to build a world class HCM practice and capitalize on our momentum delivering consulting services across Oracle’s Integrated Cloud Platform.”

Robert brings to Peloton over 10 years of experience implementing HCM across multi-pillar platforms within a variety of industries, including healthcare, life sciences, manufacturing, real estate, energy, non-profit, and more.

About Peloton Consulting Group (“Peloton”)

Peloton is a leading consultancy that helps its clients drive growth and enhance performance through digital transformation. Peloton has the experts, leading practices, know how, and capabilities to help clients realize the vision of digital transformation. Organizations that will thrive in the new digital age will provide value through hyper-connected capabilities that connect people, process and technology. We partner with clients to design strategies, implement solutions and enable digital transformation. Peloton Consulting Group has been recognized four times as one of Inc. 5000’s Fastest Growing Private Companies in America. Peloton is an Oracle Platinum Partner and Cloud Excellence Implementer.

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