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Hugh F. Kelly, Ph.D., CRE Honored with 2019 Landauer/White Award


Julie L. Melander, CRE, chair of the board, The Counselors of Real Estate® and Hugh F. Kelly, Ph.D., CRE

I had the privilege of knowing both Jim Landauer and John White, which makes this recognition that much more meaningful to me. It is truly an honor to be associated with them as well as with prior recipients.”

The Fordham Real Estate Institute (REI) is pleased to announce that special advisor and curriculum chair Hugh F. Kelly, Ph.D., CRE, has been named the 2019 Laundauer/White Award Recipient by The Counselors of Real Estate®. The award, the highest honor conferred by The Counselors of Real Estate®, was bestowed upon Kelly at the organization’s Annual Conference in Nashville earlier this month.

Kelly joined Fordham REI at its inception in 2017 as special advisor, and expanded his role to curriculum chair. In addition, he heads his own consulting practice, Hugh F. Kelly Real Estate Economics. Prior to 2001, he served as chief economist for Landauer Associates, one of the nation’s most prominent commercial property consulting firms. His portfolio of work includes the economic study that led to the East Brooklyn Congregation’s “Nehemiah Program”, which has built over 5,000 homes in the most impoverished neighborhoods of Brooklyn and Queens; the site selection study which located the Saturn automobile plant for General Motors; the “Cities of Tomorrow” study which enabled Lend-Lease (Australia) to purchase the $4 billion+ investment portfolio of Equitable Real Estate Investors; and expert testimony in various phases of the rebuilding of New York’s World Trade Center after the 9/11 terrorism catastrophe.

Kelly is a member of the Counselors of Real Estate®, and served as its Board Chair in 2014. He has published more than 300 articles in industry and academic journals and his book, “24-hour Cities: Performance Beyond Promises” (Routledge, 2016) received the Bruss “Gold Award” from the National Association of Real Estate Editors in 2017. He is also the primary author of the annual Emerging Trends in Real Estate, published by the Urban Land Institute and PwC. This publication is required reading for many real estate investment firms. He also writes a quarterly economics column for Commercial Property Executive, which he has done since 2011.

During her remarks, Julie L. Melander, chair of the board, Counselors of Real Estate®, highlighted Kelly’s success throughout his career, including starting as a temp at Landauer Associates and eventually becoming its chief economist, as well as the impact he has made on the industry as well as his family and community.

“He has a way of combining sophisticated economic analysis with pragmatic real estate fundamentals, all while integrating pop culture, music and sports into his compelling presentations. He takes time to listen carefully and, while not shy about challenging flawed logic, is even quicker to point out the values and strengths others are adding to the conversation,” Melander said. “He is a case study on left brain, right brain convergence, bringing real life and personality to economic theories.”

The Landauer/White Award is presented annually to an individual who has furthered the ideals of The Counselors of Real Estate®—integrity, competence, community, trust and selflessness—and who has demonstrated both outstanding professionalism in real estate and a notable influence civically. It is awarded to an individual who is viewed by their peers as a recognized leader of real estate who has contributed significantly to his/her community and/or the world around them.

The award was established in 1986 as a memorial to honor CRE James Landauer for his instrumental role in establishing The Counselors of Real Estate. In 1997, the award was renamed the James D. Landauer/John R. White Award, to honor another high-profile professional, John Robert White, who served as a long-term chairman of the Landauer Company as well as President of The Counselors of Real Estate in 1969.

“I had the privilege of knowing both Jim Landauer and John White, which makes this recognition that much more meaningful to me,” said Kelly. “It is truly an honor to be associated with them as well as with prior recipients.”

ABOUT THE FORDHAM REAL ESTATE INSTITUTE

The Fordham Real Estate Institute (REI) currently offers a Master of Science in Real Estate (MSRE), graduate certificates in real estate finance, development and construction management, and a comprehensive array of professional certificates in real estate and construction at its campuses in Manhattan and West Harrison, N.Y. Serving professionals and owners/investors of all stripes, the MSRE curriculum presents the essential elements of real estate finance, investment, development and management. The programs are developed and taught by leading industry practitioners and are centered on imparting real-world professional skill sets. Flexibility and convenience are program hallmarks as classes can be taken in-person, online, and at various paces. REI is a part of Fordham’s School of Professional and Continuing Studies. For more information, visit http://www.fordham.edu/realestate.

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iXerv Appoints Juan Albelo to Lead Sales Operations at iXerv Americas


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After working with iXerv as an SAP partner for years, it is an honor and pleasure to join their leadership team. I look forward to joining a team where my own values in working with SAP customers mirror those values of the company.

iXerv, a global provider of implementation and strategic services and products for SAP SuccessFactors, announced that it has appointed Juan Albelo as Chief Revenue Officer, Americas. In this role, Mr. Albelo will be responsible for expanding iXerv’s sales operations across the Americas and Caribbean. This new role demonstrates iXerv’s commitment to extending its local expertise and offerings in the growing Americas markets.

Juan Albelo joins iXerv from SAP where he was most recently SVP of Global Strategic HCM Software Sales. Mr. Albelo has over 20 years of sales experience in the software and professional services industries with companies such as PeopleSoft, Oracle, SuccessFactors, SAP, SunGard, and PeopleFluent.

“We are delighted to have Mr. Albelo as part of our executive team. As one of our top priorities, the understanding of our customer’s needs and current HR trends is something that Mr. Albelo will definitely be able to contribute to with his valuable key assets” said Bruno Silva, Chief Executive Officer, iXerv Americas.

“Juan’s reputation and track record are unquestionably of the highest caliber and he brings exceptional leadership, an end-to-end understanding of SAP SuccessFactors, and a world-class ability to understand customer problems and provide real solutions to improve the employee experience and provide true HR transformation” said Luke Marson, Executive Director and President, iXerv Americas.

“After working with iXerv as an SAP partner for years, it is an honor and pleasure to join their leadership team. I look forward to joining a team where my own values in working with SAP customers mirror those values of the company: Integrity, Knowledge, Service, Respect, Leadership, and Enthusiasm” added Juan.

To learn more about iXerv’s SAP SuccessFactors expertise, discuss customer references or schedule a discussion about your organization’s cloud HCM plans, please contact info@ixerv.com.

About iXerv

iXerv is a certified SAP partner and has received the “Recognized Expertise in SAP SuccessFactors® Employee Central and Payroll Solutions” designation for its track record of customer success in both Employee Central and Employee Central Payroll. A strong core HRIS is a critical part of every successful cloud HCM landscape and iXerv invests its focus on Employee Central. iXerv’s global team of HCM experts ensure the proper implementation, integration, optimization and support of the SAP SuccessFactors suite of solutions. iXerv’s own range of software solutions extend the value of SAP SuccessFactors for customers.

SAP, SuccessFactors and other SAP products and services mentioned herein as well as their respective logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of SAP SE (or an SAP affiliate company) in Germany and other countries. See http://www.sap.com/corporate-en/legal/copyright/index.epx for additional trademark information and notices. All other product and service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.

iXerv Media Contact

Diana Llamas

Communications Director iXerv LAC North and Caribbean

diana.llamas@ixerv.com

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Three Allegis Global Solutions Leaders Named in SIA’s 2019 Global Power 150 – Women in Staffing List


Allegis Global Solutions

“The women named to this year’s Global Power 150 list play an important role in bringing value to the workforce solutions ecosystem…”

Allegis Global Solutions (AGS), a leading provider of global talent acquisition and workforce solutions, celebrates the recognition of Adele Alvarez, Maria Boyse, and Amy Mallia in the Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) 2019 Global Power 150 — Women in Staffing list.

Women account for 58 percent of the American workforce, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, but they are significantly outnumbered when it comes to leadership positions at top companies. The SIA Global Power 150 list is designed to celebrate women who influence a rapidly evolving world of work. Alverez, Boyse, and Mallia have all made significant contributions to a $461 billion global staffing industry.

Adele Alvarez

Passionate about people and translating big ideas to reality, Adele Alvarez serves as the Operations Executive Director for AGS’ procurement solutions product, managing a portfolio of accounts totaling more than $700 million in spend. In 2019, Alvarez led efforts to transform AGS’ procurement solutions operations globally, creating ample opportunities for those within the organization while positioning it for growth. Additionally, Alvarez is a founding member of AGS’ Diversity & Advocacy Group, Women’s Leadership Council, and the All4 Diversity Initiative.

Maria Boyse

As the Managing Director of Global Client Development and Procurement Solutions at Allegis Global Solutions, Maria Boyse manages a team focused on client growth and retention, along with the business development team for the company’s procurement solutions practice. In 2019, the client development team she designed and launched in 2018 proved their worth by successfully expanding and retaining 100 percent of the programs, and she led the strategic sales efforts for AGS’ global procurement solutions team and helped launch its latest service offerings. Boyse looks forward to putting AGS on the map as the leading procurement solutions delivery organization in 2020.

Amy Mallia

As one of Allegis Global Solutions’ (AGS) most prominent female leaders, Amy Mallia believes in empowering and promoting women throughout the organization. In her new role as Global Executive Director, Strategy and Communication, she leads a critical function to the AGS business and acts as a key advisor to AGS’ executive team. Mallia facilitates the annual strategic planning process and deployment of the strategy across the organization. Additionally, Mallia owns change management and corporate social responsibility at AGS, where the team exceeded a goal of 7,500 volunteer hours in 2019 globally.

“The women named to this year’s Global Power 150 list play an important role in bringing value to the workforce solutions ecosystem, elevating not only the bottom line for their organizations but lifting up their teams through a passionate focus on employee development and creation of positive and inclusive cultures in which talent thrives,” Subadhra Sriram, editor and publisher, media products, at SIA, said.

Visit the Global Power 150 – Women in Staffing website for the entire North American, Latin American, and Hall of Fame 2019 lists. The list, along with the full profiles of those recognized, will also be featured in the January/February 2020 issue of Staffing Industry Review magazine.

About Allegis Global Solutions

Allegis Global Solutions is a leader in global talent solutions. To date, we support clients in more than 60 countries through regional hubs, matching our great people with businesses seeking to optimize their permanent and contingent workforce. We deliver scalable, flexible, and customized solutions, shaped around your unique business requirements and culture. We draw upon decades of industry expertise and market insight to design strategies that work. We develop innovative tools, products, and processes that deliver the results you seek. And we do all this better than anyone else. Our passion for talent is the driving force behind everything we do. We live to match exceptional organizations with outstanding people. By creating a culture devoted to great talent, we can deliver client-focused solutions that make a difference for your business.

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Nicky Smith, President of Carolina Digital Phone, Invited to Join Triad Business Journal Leadership Trust


Triad Business Journal Leadership Trust is an Invitation-Only Community for Top Business Decision Makers in the Triad

The Triad Business Journal Leadership Trust team is honored to welcome Nicky to the community and looks forward to helping him elevate his personal brand, strengthen his circle of trusted advisors and position him to further impact the Triad business community and beyond.

Nicky Smith, President and Founder of Carolina Digital Phone Inc. has been invited to join Triad Business Journal Leadership Trust, an exclusive community for influential business leaders, executives and entrepreneurs in the Triad (Winston-Salem, Greensboro and High Point, NC).

Nicky was chosen for membership by the Triad Business Journal Leadership Trust Selection Committee due to his experience, leadership and influence in the local business landscape and beyond. Nicky is a dynamic leader in technology, and has deep roots in the technology industry dating back to 1979.

“The Triad’s thriving business community is powered by leaders like Nicky,” said Abby Mellott, President and Publisher of Triad Business Journal. “We’re delighted to be creating a space where the region’s business influencers come together to increase their impact on the community, build their businesses and connect with and strengthen one another. The Triad Business Journal Leadership Trust team is honored to welcome Nicky to the community and looks forward to helping him elevate his personal brand, strengthen his circle of trusted advisors and position him to further impact the Triad business community and beyond.”

As an invited member, Nicky will contribute articles to the Triad Business Journal website and participate alongside fellow members in Expert Panels. He will also connect and collaborate with a vetted network of local leaders in a members-only directory and a private forum on the group’s mobile app. Nicky will also benefit from leadership and business coaching, maintain an Executive Profile on the Triad Business Journal website, receive select partner discounts and services and gain ongoing support from the community ’s concierge team.

Nicky Smith said: “Becoming a part of the Triad Business Journal Leadership Trust is an honor that I do not take lightly. Many in business look to me for advice and recommendations on technology changes. My experience in telecom applications and solving problems for business owners has proven to be a most valuable asset to business owners looking for more effective and efficient methods to maintain low cost telecommunications, and enabling features only available to larger Fortune 500 companies. Having this new role will allow me to help more business owners in a digital forum not previously available.”

About Business Journals Leadership Trust

Triad Business Journal Leadership Trust is a part of Business Journals Leadership Trust — a collective of invitation-only networks of influential business leaders, executives and entrepreneurs in your community. Membership is based on an application and selection committee review. Benefits include private online forums, the ability to publish insights on bizjournals.com, business and executive coaching and a dedicated concierge team. To learn more and find out if you qualify, visit https://trust.bizjournals.com.

About Carolina Digital Phone

Carolina Digital Phone is a pioneer of hosted phone services, and provides products that improve the capabilities of business, education and government telephony, while reducing their overall cost. The company’s offerings stand out for their excellent value, including very competitive pricing, the industry’s deepest feature set, ease of deployment and many user-friendly packages – from a full turnkey set-up including dial tone and VoIP phones to automated call answering and routing solutions that work with existing landlines, smartphones or digital phone devices. Learn more at https://carolinadigitalphone.com.

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SIG Grows Its Membership with the Addition of 57 New Companies in 2019


SIG is the network for sourcing executives.

Sourcing Industry Group (SIG)

These companies now have a competitive advantage and the opportunity to stay in front of evolving industry trends, and to learn from the successes of our established member network.

SIG, the premier membership organization for sourcing, procurement, outsourcing and risk executives, welcomes 57 new member companies in 2019.

SIG’s membership program is designed to meet the unique needs of sourcing professionals and enterprise organizations who want to optimize the performance of their procurement function and business. The various membership levels provide specific benefits for buy-side and sell-side teams and companies.

SIG is pleased to announce the following new member companies in 2019:


  • ABM Industries, Inc.
  • AdaptOne
  • Alcon
  • Alliance Data Systems
  • American Cancer Society
  • American Tire Distributors
  • AveXis
  • Bank of Brazil
  • Bank of NY Mellon
  • Basware
  • Bodman PLC
  • BP Corporation NA Inc
  • CDK Global
  • Cirque du Soleil (U.S.), Inc.
  • Coastal Villages Region Fund
  • Code 360
  • Columbia Sportswear
  • Comerica Bank
  • CoStar
  • Costco Wholesale
  • DentaQuest
  • Dentsu Aegis Network (DAN)
  • Dover Corporation
  • ENGAIZ Inc.
  • ETCH Sourcing
  • Everest Group
  • Expedia
  • First Republic Bank
  • Flagstar Bank
  • Georgetown University
  • Givewith
  • Health Strategy, LLC
  • IHS Markit
  • Inovalon
  • LanceSoft
  • LeaseAccelerator
  • Lending Tree
  • LinkedIn
  • Milliken & Co.
  • National Bank of Canada
  • New York Times Company
  • nextSource, Inc.
  • Nordstrom
  • Nutanix
  • Paylocity
  • Premera Blue Cross
  • Root Insurance
  • Sage Therapeutics
  • Seal Software
  • Sephora USA, Inc.
  • SirionLabs
  • Starbucks
  • Toyota
  • TraDove, Inc.
  • TSX, Inc. (TMX Group)
  • Venerable Co.
  • Zillow Group

“SIG’s diverse membership exposes delegates to a variety of thought leadership and resources that will empower their decision-making and leadership capabilities,” said Dawn Tiura, President and CEO of SIG. “These companies now have a competitive advantage and the opportunity to stay in front of evolving industry trends, and to learn from the successes of our established member network.”

The membership organization is unique in that it blends practitioners, service providers and advisory firms in a non-commercial environment. With a 75:25 ratio of buy-side to sell-side members, and over 68% of delegates holding decision-making titles, SIG’s environment is collegial, memorable and senior-level.

SIG members have access to a variety of networking, training and content resources:

  • Networking Events – A SIG membership provides companies the ability to send teams and individuals to attend Global Executive and Procurement Technology Summits, regional one-day SIGnature Events, virtual forums and executive immersion programs.
  • Training – SIG provides executive training and leadership development through webinars and online certification programs through SIG University.
  • SIG Resource Center – A robust set of more than 5,000 resources including professional templates, thought leadership, process matrices and methodologies from member companies to aid members in their daily roles.
  • Industry Research – SIG has partnered with industry leaders to bring members additional content, research and benchmarking data that provide free access to content and/or deeply discounted access for a higher level of service.

To learn more about SIG’s membership, visit SIG’s website for a comprehensive list of membership benefits for buy-side and sell-side companies.

About SIG

SIG, https://sig.org/, is a membership organization that provides thought leadership and networking opportunities to executives in sourcing, procurement and outsourcing from Fortune 500 and Global 1000 companies and the advisors who serve them. SIG is widely known as a forum for sharing “next” practices and thought leadership through live networking events, virtual forums and a comprehensive online SIG resource center (SRC), which was developed by and for professionals in sourcing and outsourcing. The organization is unique in that it blends practitioners, service providers and advisory firms in a non-commercial environment. SIG is also the parent organization for SIG University, a one-of-a-kind certification and training program for professionals and executives seeking deep expertise in sourcing and governance for themselves or their teams, as well as Future of Sourcing, which provides unrivaled digital content for the opinion-formers and decision-makers at the heart of the outsourcing space.

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2020 Women on Boards Sacramento hosts National Conversation on Board Diversity Nov. 21


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Women bring diversity of thought, stakeholder representation, competitive advantage, and provide essential skills.

2020 Women on Boards (2020WOB) Sacramento will host the National Conversation on Board Diversity on Nov. 21, 2019, with a morning session at the Sutter Club.

2020WOB is a global education and advocacy campaign that has worked since 2011 to build public awareness and momentum toward the goal of achieving at least 20 percent of board of director seats at publicly held companies are held by women by year-end 2020, the centennial milestone of women’s right to vote.

The National Conversation on Board Diversity is a day during which 2020WOB campaigns across the nation gather to share ideas with business and civic leaders about the importance of increasing board diversity among directors. This year’s topic centers on how men play an essential role in ensuring more women are on boards.

Betsy Berkhemer-Credaire, CEO of 2020WOB, says research shows that companies are more profitable and productive when they include women on their boards. “Enlightened companies now recognize that it is a competitive advantage to have business-savvy women on their boards,” she says.

“Women bring diversity of thought, stakeholder representation, competitive advantage, and provide essential skills,” says Kim Box, a director on the board of American River Bank and McGrath RentCorp, and one of the speakers at the Nov. 21 event. “And consider this: women control some $21 trillion in purchasing power, and make 85 percent of the buying decisions. Getting first-hand insight into what drives women to open their pocketbook is good for any business’ bottom line.”

Erica Dias, MBA, Campaign Chair for 2020WOB Sacramento and Vice President of Marketing, Communications & Community Banking for SAFE Credit Union, said she is hopeful that the event will launch a community conversation on the value of diversity at the highest level of businesses in the region.

“Sacramento is one of the most diverse cities in the nation, and we are witnessing in real-time how that amazing blend of talent, skills, and backgrounds is transforming our region into a world-class business and cultural center,” Dias said. “Coming together to hear insights from those working daily on this effort will benefit our business community.”

The Sacramento event will feature a panel of exemplary speakers who have diligently worked on increasing overall diversity in boards of directors and in C-suites.

Speakers:

Kim Box: Kim Box is an Independent Director on the Board of American River Bank and is Chair of the Directors Loan Committee. Kim is also an Independent Director on the McGrath RentCorp Board of Directors and a member of the Compensation Committee and Governance Committee.

Virginia Walker: Virginia Walker is Managing Partner at the Jamison Group, a network of seasoned high-tech professionals providing solutions that help businesses transform to create increased value in today’s highly disruptive business environment. She is an Independent Director on the board of directors of Tri Counties Bank, a $6.5 billion California community bank, publicly traded, where she chairs the ALCO and CRM committee and is a member of the Audit, Nom/Gov, and Risk committees.

David Smith, PhD, and W. Brad Johnson, PhD: David Smith, PhD, and W. Brad Johnson, PhD, are the authors of “Athena Rising: How and Why Men Should Mentor Women.” Smith is an associate professor of sociology in the National Security Affairs Department at the U.S. Naval War College. He focuses on gender, work, and family issues. Johnson is a professor of psychology in the Department of Leadership, Ethics, and Law at the U.S. Naval Academy and a faculty associate in the Graduate School of Education at Johns Hopkins University.

Amii Barnard-Bahn, JD, PCC: Amii Barnard-Bahn is an Executive Coach, Attorney, C-Suite Executive and lifelong diversity advocate

Ed Gurowitz, PhD: Ed Gurowitz has spent over 30 years on the front lines of organizational transformation, partnering with executives, entrepreneurs, and organizations to provide training and consulting in leadership, communication, collaboration, and organizational effectiveness through executive coaching, consulting, and designing and delivering programs.

Lisa Thee: Sacramento resident Lisa Thee is an artificial intelligence startup founder who works to empower parents and protect children as VP of Strategic Partnerships at Bark.

Dave Tamayo: Dave Tamayo was elected to the SMUD Board in 2014. Tamayo has served on a number of public boards and commissions and is an environmental scientist for Sacramento County.

Both men and women interested in increasing diversity in business leadership are invited to attend the event. This event is made possible by generous sponsorship from SAFE Credit Union, SMUD, Comstock’s Magazine, Small Media Solutions, Jennifer Stevens Virtual Assistant, and Fruitridge Printing.

Event details

When: 8:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 21

Where: Sutter Club, 1220 9th Ave., Sacramento

An optional Directors Lunch will follow from noon-1 p.m.

To register: https://2020womenonboards.regfox.com/ncbd-sacramento.

ABOUT 2020 WOMEN ON BOARDS

2020 Women on Boards (2020WOB) is a global education and advocacy campaign committed to building public awareness and momentum toward increasing the numbers of women directors on corporate boards. Its namesake goal of 20% women on boards has been achieved in 2019, a year earlier than expected in 2020—the year chosen to honor the 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote in the U.S., the 19th Amendment.

2020WOB educates stakeholders, men and women, about the business advantages of gender diversity on boards. To provide the public easy access to online information, 2020WOB created its “Gender Diversity Directory” to inform business leaders, shareholders, consumers, and news media about the numbers of women directors on Russell 3000 boards, sortable by state, industry, company name, size, and ranking.

Through its annual National Conversation on Board Diversity, and “Get on Board” workshops, 2020WOB educates women about how to navigate their own careers toward corporate boards. The 2019 National Conversation on Board Diversity will be held on November 21st in more than 30 U.S. and international cities.

Established in Boston, 2020WOB is a 501c3, educational nonprofit. Headquarters and staff are now located in Los Angeles, CA. http://www.2020WOB.com.

About SAFE

SAFE Credit Union has made members an integral part of its vision since 1940. Over the years the credit union has kept the focus on what really matters, putting members first, a formula that has seen SAFE grow into a leading financial institution in Northern California with nearly $3 billion in assets and about 235,000 members. SAFE crafts every cutting-edge product and sterling service with members’ needs foremost in mind. In addition to banking services conveniently available through online, chat, mobile, or phone options, SAFE offers in-person care for members and small businesses at service centers across the Greater Sacramento region and a mortgage lending office serving Contra Costa and Alameda counties. SAFE is a not-for-profit, state-chartered credit union with membership open to businesses and individuals living or working in Sacramento, Placer, Yolo, El Dorado, Sutter, Butte, Nevada, Solano, San Joaquin, Contra Costa, Yuba, Amador, and Alameda counties. Insured by NCUA. http://www.safecu.org

Contact: Erica Dias, MBA

Sacramento Campaign Chair

2020 Women on Boards

(916) 271-0763

Latin America’s Top Social Entrepreneur Emilio Rivero Joins Board of Directors of Gravity Accelerator


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“I am exhilarated I was pulled by this amazing force of GRAVITY. They have an unquestionable proven record of positively transforming the means in which Social Enterprises reach their full potential.”-Emilio Rivero

Gravity Group has a technology accelerator that works with high-impact and ESG companies that improve the world we live in. The Accelerator’s portfolio companies support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), simultaneously seeking profitability and high returns for investors. The Co-Founders, Partners and Chief Executives of Gravity Accelerator are luminary entrepreneurs and investors such as Jeremy Nichele (pictured below), Novalena Betancourt Nichele, Richard Andrew Salony, Petr Johanes and Michael Wadden. Gravity’s Executive Team has either founded, lead or held key executive roles in companies such as Accenture Digital, US West Cellular and NextWave among others who have historically returned over $3 Billion to shareholders and generated over $20 Billion in revenue.

While over-subscribing its Seed Round, Gravity Accelerator earned equity positions in 17 disruptive portfolio companies, with stand-out companies such as Verses (spatial web), Pngme (providing credit scores and lending in third world countries), and Tsunami XR(reducing carbon emissions through the creation of virtual workspaces).

Emilio Rivero is the Chairman of Envirofit Mexico, a social enterprise that mitigates the negative health effects of cooking on an open fire. Envirofit Mexico has delivered over 300,000 Clean Cook Stoves throughout Latin America saving 4.5 million tons of trees, reducing 4.2 million tons of CO2 in the atmosphere while benefiting 1.2 million people’s long-term health.

Rivero highlights his experience as a Diplomat managing commercial relations within the NAFTA Northwest region. He was a senior advisor to the Office of the Cabinet of Japan for Development and Cooperation International Trade, as well as the International Olympic Committee’s Chief of Protocol dealing with International Dignitary and Security Programs for Olympic Winter Games (VANOC).

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New Advisor Announcements Q3-4 Update


Integrated Advisors Network Continues to Add New Advisors nationwide to the Platform in the 3rd and 4th Quarters of 2019.

Integrated Advisors Network is proud to announce several new advisory firms who have recently joined the platform. These firms include:

Auctum Wealth, based in the Greater Atlanta, GA area, is led by Thomas King. The firm works with real estate and business owners who wish to sell their hard-earned assets and secure the proceeds for the future. Tom has over 25 years of tactical, ground-pounding experience as partner in two real estate investment firms and CFO for two others. Tom brings decades of his solution-oriented, never-quit attitude to identifying challenges and creating custom-made solutions. Today, he uses his problem-solving experience to partner with CPAs, attorneys and other financial professionals to build a retirement strategy that helps his clients achieve their goals.

Candid Financial, based in the Seattle WA area, is led by the mother-daughter team of Sue Katz and Amanda Klug. Candid Financial provides investment advice based on their investment model, which has been in existence for 60 years. Candid Financial takes pride in talking to clients regularly so that we can be there when they are making any big financial decisions – we want our clients to be financially healthy in all areas of their lives. Before launching Candid Financial, Sue was a managing partner at Katz Family Financial Advisors. Sue holds a Masters of Business, Finance from The University of Wisconsin, Madison. Amanda holds a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies; Business and Phycology from The University of Arizona.

Evoque Investments, based in Berkshire County, MA, is led by Melissa Lydon, Jessica Bartle, and Dan Schaeffer with over two decades of experience. Their nationwide platform uses goal-oriented financial planning and asset allocation. Evoque Investments centers individual’s and organizations’ financial health and advises clients on the power of money to affect positive change in their life, their community, and the world.

Lienart Family Asset Management, based in the San Francisco, CA area, is led by Lance Lienart. Lance is a second-generation financial advisor over 20 years’ experience in the financial services industry to deliver financial and intergenerational planning to individuals, families, and business owners. He holds a degree in Economics from the University of California, Irvine. Lance has passed the Series 65, 63, 31, and 7 Securities Exam.

Militello Wealth Management, based in the Greater St Louis MO Area, is led by Rick Militello. Rick pulls from more than 20 years’ experience in the financial services industry to deliver financial planning, estate planning, employment plans, and investment services to individuals and local businesses. He began his career in 1990 with a local financial planning firm, later served as an independent financial planner, and since 2002, has managed his own firm to help clients to meet their specific financial planning needs. He is one of the few members of the Royal Court, an honor given to top producers at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc.

ReDefine Wealth Management, based in Denver, CO, is led by Jeff Nuttall, CFP. Jeff brings to clients his extensive knowledge and experience in the areas of portfolio design, implementation, and management, as well as his deep understanding of global macroeconomic trends and investment manager analysis. Jeff has decades of experience with banking, trust, tax, and estate planning services, as well as in developing customized multi-generational trust and wealth transfer plans designed to manage the impact of estate taxes while still accomplishing personal and humanitarian goals.

Sand Creek Investment Partners, based in Bend, OR, is led by Wendie Hohman, Managing Partner, and Bill Berner, Senior Partner. The firm assists families and individuals to both protect and grow their financial net worth through investment portfolios and other assets. Sand Creek is guided by the principles of integrity, rational thought, and hard work. Bill has been in the investment business since 1968, managing portfolios and investment offices. He employs a disciplined rules-based investment process combined with a strong risk management practice. Wendie has over 25 years’ experience in the industry, having worked in a variety of positions, from wire operator to Associate Administrative Manager of a complex, to Branch Manager.

For media inquiries, please contact Bill McGuire at 973-216-4152 or bill@wmmcguire.com

About Integrated Advisors Network

Integrated Advisors Network is an SEC-Registered Investment Adviser offering a “supported independence” business model to advisors who want to run their own business without bearing all of the cost and responsibilities associated with doing so. Through our strategic business alliances, we provide an integrated back-office technology and services platform that allows advisors to establish their personally branded investment adviser practice while leveraging the benefits of shared cost. We have created a unique and flexible environment that supports advisors during and after their transition to independence and allows them to do what they do best: service their clients.

Integrated Advisors Network represents approximately $1.5 billion in assets under management, with 33 practices across the country.

Integrated Advisors Network is pleased to announce it has been named to the 2019 edition of the Financial Times 300 Top Registered Investment Advisers. The list recognizes top independent RIA firms from across the U.S.

For more information on these advisors and other advisor announcements, visit: https://integratedadvisorsnetwork.com/Insights/Blog

To view the Integrated Advisors Network map, visit: https://integratedadvisorsnetwork.com/Our-Network

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CoEnterprise Strengthens Executive Team with Two New Additions


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With their deep experience and track record of excellence, Mark and Jennifer will be tremendous additions to our organization and will enable us to continue to carry out that mission with Syncrofy.

CoEnterprise, a leading enterprise software and services company that solves big data challenges in real-time, today announced that Mark Bell and Jennifer Tattenbaum have joined as Vice President of Marketing and Vice President of Product, respectively. Together, they will drive awareness and adoption of CoEnterprise’s flagship product Syncrofy.

Syncrofy is CoEnterprise’s cloud visibility platform that enables enterprises to analyze, interpret, and act on their supply chain data without requiring advanced technical knowledge.

“As the supply chain management industry continues to evolve, and the demand for real-time visibility and self-service access to data for all increases, we will be there to help businesses transition and enable them to gain powerful insights and make better-informed, data-driven decisions,” said Michael Rabinowitz, CEO, CoEnterprise. “With their deep experience and track record of excellence, Mark and Jennifer will be tremendous additions to our organization and will enable us to continue to carry out that mission with Syncrofy.”

Bell will work to define CoEnterprise’s go-to-market strategy and bolster messaging and brand awareness. He joins CoEnterprise by way of Investment Metrics where he served as Chief Marketing Officer and oversaw product marketing, demand generation, media relations and branding. Previously, he held senior marketing positions at Real Capital Analytics and eVestment. Bell brings over twelve years of experience across several high growth technology companies.

Tattenbaum will oversee Syncrofy’s product strategy and work to ensure it enables enterprises to gain maximum visibility into their supply chain processes while helping them solve problems quickly and efficiently. She spent the last nineteen years at Shubert Ticketing, a division of The Shubert Organization, Inc., where she was in charge of product management, analytics, and digital marketing. During her time there, she led the strategic and technological development of multiple B2B and B2C platforms focused on event ticketing including CRM, content management, and ten websites including Telecharge.com.

About CoEnterprise

CoEnterprise is an award-winning enterprise software and services company headquartered in New York City. Founded in 2010, CoEnterprise delivers supply chain and business analytics solutions and services that transform how companies connect and do business. Syncrofy – CoEnterprise’s enterprise, cloud visibility platform for EDI and supply chain management – provides data-driven business insights to key team members without requiring any advanced technical knowledge, enabling customers to analyze, interpret and act on information faster and more effectively. For more information, please visit http://www.coenterprise.com.

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Dawn Harms Joins Momentus as Chief Revenue Officer


“We are thrilled to have Dawn join the executive team at Momentus,” said Mikhail Kokorich, Founder and CEO. “As recognized authorities in technical innovation and leadership, the C-suite at Momentus now pulls from decades of experience across organizations like Caltech, SSL, JPL…and now with Dawn’

Momentus (http://www.momentus.space), provider of in-space transportation services for satellites, today announced Dawn Harms has joined the company as Chief Revenue Officer. Prior to joining Momentus, Harms served as Vice President Global Sales and Marketing with Boeing Satellite Systems International.

“We are thrilled to have Dawn join the executive team at Momentus,” said Mikhail Kokorich, Founder and CEO. “As recognized authorities in technical innovation and leadership, the C-suite at Momentus now pulls from decades of experience across organizations like Caltech, SSL, JPL…and now with Dawn’s joining, Boeing.”

“Having led sales organizations for some of the world’s top commercial space systems and launch companies, I am thrilled with the opportunities that lay ahead for Momentus to enable new markets for our customers,” said Dawn Harms, Chief Revenue Officer at Momentus. “The shuttle services that Momentus provides are radically increasing the range of final orbits available for satellite operators at very attractive price points.”

A graduate of the prestigious Y Combinator program and based in Santa Clara, California, Momentus recently announced a $25.5MM Series A, bringing total funding to $34M. Momentus employs new and proprietary technologies, including water plasma propulsion to enable revolutionary low-cost orbital shuttle services. The prototype of the Vigoride vehicle, “El Camino Real”, was launched and tested this year. The first full-scale Vigoride test mission “Strait of Magellan” is planned for Q2 of 2020 on the SpaceX Starlink rideshare mission. Two other planned joined rides will be in Q4 of 2020 for to a mid-inclined orbit, and December 2020 to SSO Orbit.

Aerospace giants and private capital continue to invest billions of dollars in new technologies and opportunities in space. In the past, military contracts and expensive communications satellites made up the bulk of business is space, but with more frequent human spaceflight planned, and a predicted “boom” in on-orbit services for existing infrastructure, Momentus will provide the next generation of in-space transportation.

Aiding this goal, Harms is a proven leader in the global satellite and launch services industry. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-

Madison and has long served on their advisory board. She is also chairwoman emeritus of the Space and Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) and currently serves on ManSat’s board of directors.

About Momentus

Momentus is the first company providing in-space transportation services for satellites. The company was founded in 2017 in Santa Clara, CA. Momentus designs and builds transfer vehicles propelled by proprietary water plasma thrusters. The vehicles ferry satellites to a custom orbit after they are delivered by conventional rockets to their initial orbit. Momentus is a 50 person team growing rapidly.

For more information and a list of job openings, please visit us at http://www.momentus.space/careers

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