Marco’s new vice president of finance, James Bainbridge

“His strong financial acumen compliments our executive team and will help drive our continued strong performance.”

SAINT CLOUD, Minn. (PRWEB)
November 21, 2019

Marco has a new leader of finance with the promotion of James Bainbridge to vice president of finance.

Bainbridge is an active CPA and has been with the company since 2017 as controller. He has an accounting degree from the University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities and a long history of finance experience at Milk Specialties Global and PricewaterhouseCoopers.

“James is a great fit in our organization,” CEO Jeff Gau said. “His strong financial acumen compliments our executive team and will help drive our continued strong performance.”

In his new role, Bainbridge will oversee all financial aspects of the company including financial planning and analysis, financial operations, accounting and billing. Bainbridge also serves on Marco’s executive leadership team.

Marco is one of the largest technology providers in the country with 59 offices throughout the nation, over 1,400 employees and 36,000 customers nationwide. Marco specializes in business IT services, copier/printer solutions and managed and cloud services. Their technology experts break down complex solutions into simple terms to position your business for success. Learn more at http://www.marconet.com.

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Keith Randhahn has been key in the growth of Baker Electric Home Energy from a handful of employees to a Southern California company that installs over 2000 PV solar systems per year.

“This new role allows me to bring my experience and passion for renewable energy to help California achieve its solar commitment…” – Keith Randhahn

SAN DIEGO (PRWEB)
November 21, 2019

Baker Electric Home Energy announces that Keith Randhahn, Director of Engineering, Products, Services and Policy, has been voted onto the California Solar & Storage Association’s (CALSSA) Board of Directors. Randhahn’s work as a member of the CALSSA Board will be focused on fostering further adoption of residential solar and home batteries, helping to drive favorable California solar policy and regulations, and advocating for the solar industry at-large. Randhahn is one of five newly elected Board members and will be serving a three-year term starting December 5, 2019.

“After nine years as an enthusiastic CALSSA Contractor Representative, I’m honored to have been elected to the Board of Directors. This new role allows me to bring my experience and passion for renewable energy to help California achieve its solar commitment during a time when energy independence is more important than ever,” commented Randhahn.

Bernadette Del Chiaro, Executive Director of CALSSA’s Board of Directors commented about the recent Board election saying, “Keith’s extensive experience, professionalism, and integrity will be a welcome addition to the CALSSA Board. His years of work with CALSSA and extensive industry experience will help advance our mission to bring clean, local and reliable energy solutions to communities throughout California.”

The California Solar & Storage Association is committed to putting renewable energy production and storage into the hands of more California homeowners and businesses. CALSSA protects consumers while driving viable renewable energy solutions that allow more Californians to benefit from the financial and environmental benefits that come from solar energy production and storage. As California works to achieve its mandate of 50% renewable energy by 2030, CALSSA’s continued leadership will be instrumental in meeting that goal.

About Baker Electric Home Energy

Built on over 80 years of electrical contracting expertise, San Diego-based Baker Electric Home Energy has provided home energy solutions to more than 12,000 Southern California homeowners. Known for exemplary customer service and business ethics, Baker designs, engineers and installs solar power systems and home batteries for residences across Southern California. Additionally, the company provides full heating and air conditioning services and smart home solutions.

The company is a BBB accredited business with an A+ rating and has been the winner (2016, 2017,2019) or finalist (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019) for the BBB Torch Award for Ethics in the 200+ Employee Category. In addition to the regional award, Baker received the BBB’s coveted International Torch Award in 2017. Baker has also been ranked by the San Diego Business Journal as its No. 31 Fastest-Growing Private Company and is a four-time winner of the Angie’s List Super Service Award. Baker Electric Home Energy

About the California Solar & Storage Association

The California Solar & Storage Association (CALSSA) has advanced the common interest of the solar and storage industry for over 40 years, making California the most robust market in the U.S. The association is the state’s largest clean energy business group with over 500 member companies representing an array of businesses that manufacture, design, install, finance and provide other resources to the growing local solar and storage market in California. Learn more at http://www.calssa.org

About Keith Randhahn

Keith holds the position of Director of Engineering, Products, Services and Policy with Southern California-based Baker Electric Home Energy. Keith joined Baker 9 years ago as Operations Manager and has helped grow the residential solar division from about a dozen to nearly 300 employees. With that team, Baker is now installing over 2,000 residential PV installations per year and has installed more than 12,000 residential systems since 2007. This puts Baker in the #1 market position for a locally owned Southern California solar and battery provider. Keith’s leadership has also been instrumental in Baker’s achievement of several BBB Torch Awards for Ethics, Angie’s List Superior Service Awards, SunPower Regional Top Producer and Dealer of the Year, The San Diego Business Journal’s Best Places to Work and Solar Power World’s #11 spot on the Top 500 North America Residential Solar installers. Before his tenure at Baker, Keith served as the Operations Manager for GRO Solar and Borrego Solar’s residential businesses in San Diego.

Keith’s passion for the advancement of solar and battery solutions within California has driven his nearly 10 years as an active member of the San Diego Chapter of CALSSA. During that time, he has served on CALSSA committees including rate design evaluation, Net Energy Metering and Member Recruitment. In addition, he regularly participates in Codes, Standards, Consumer Protection, Energy Storage and Policy meetings.

Keith holds an MBA from the University of San Diego and a BA from San Diego State University. He brings over 10 years of residential community development experience in single and multi-family residential housing project design and construction management as a Project Manager with Lennar/Pacific Greystone Homes. He also serves as Board President for numerous Homeowner Associations throughout San Diego.

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We’re thrilled that Mr. Xue accepted this appointment, and have the utmost confidence in his leadership and experience to grow the increasingly important Chinese market.

CINCINNATI (PRWEB)
November 22, 2019

Michelman is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. James Xue as the company’s new Country Manager for Greater China. Hired in 2017, he has lead Michelman’s sales efforts over the past two years, developing meaningful customer relationships and building Michelman’s regional sales team.

Mr. Xue has over 20 years of experience in the advanced materials industry sector, having spent time with several leading international chemical companies. He began his career in 1996 as a Shanghai-based chemist, then added extensive sales and technical service expertise before moving into sales management and senior leadership positions. Before joining Michelman, he served as a commercial manager at Huntsman Advanced Materials China and a channel and business manager for Dow Corning (China) Holding Co., Ltd.

According to Mr. Rick Michelman, Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice President, Asia. “We’re thrilled that Mr. Xue accepted this appointment, and have the utmost confidence in his leadership and experience to grow the increasingly important Chinese market. His leadership and experience will allow us to expand our presence across the country.”

Mr. Xue gained his bachelor’s degree in polymer chemistry at Tongji University in Shanghai, then added an MBA from the University of British Columbia’s Sauder School of Business.

About Michelman

Michelman is a global developer and manufacturer of environmentally friendly advanced materials for industry, offering solutions for the coatings, printing & packaging, and industrial manufacturing markets. The company’s surface additives and polymeric binders are used by leading manufacturers around the world to enhance performance attributes and add value in applications including wood and floor care products, metal and industrial coatings, paints, varnishes, inks, fibers, and composites. Michelman is also well-known as an innovator in the development of barrier and functional coatings used in the production of consumer and industrial packaging and paper products, labels, and commercially printed materials. Michelman serves its customers with production facilities in North America, Europe and Asia, product development and technical service centers in several major global markets, and a worldwide team of highly trained business development personnel.

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XL’s Plug-in Hybrid Electric Drive System Named to TIME’s List of 2019 Best Inventions

“We’re excited to have our revolutionary XLP system recognized as one of TIME’s most groundbreaking and influential inventions of 2019,” said XL CEO Dimitri Kazarinoff.

BOSTON (PRWEB)
November 22, 2019

XL, the leader in vehicle electrification solutions for commercial and municipal fleets, has been featured in TIME magazine’s Best Inventions of 2019, the company announced today. The XLP™ Plug-in Hybrid Electric drive system, which helps fleets meet sustainability goals by improving fuel economy and reducing emissions of commercial pickup trucks, was named as one of TIME’s Best Inventions of the year in the transportation category.

The XLP technology began shipping in volume to commercial, utility and municipal fleets throughout North America in 2019, installing seamlessly onto standard Ford F-150 and F-250 pickup trucks to improve miles driven per gallon (MPG) by up to 50 percent while reducing emissions by one-third. It is the newest electrification platform from XL, which has been offering hybrid electric drive systems for a wide range of commercial Ford, GM and Isuzu vehicles for the past decade. XL’s customers have driven over 100 million cumulative miles on the company’s hybrid and plug-in hybrid electric drive systems over that time.

“We’re excited to have our revolutionary XLP system recognized as one of TIME’s most groundbreaking and influential inventions of 2019,” said XL CEO Dimitri Kazarinoff. “It’s a great win for our entire product development team and continues to confirm the value of plug-in hybrid solutions for fleet customers everywhere.”

For the full list of 2019 TIME Best Inventions, visit time.com/bestinventions2019.

For more information about XL’s fleet electrification technology, visit http://www.xlfleet.com or contact info@xlfleet.com.

About XL

XL is the leader in vehicle electrification solutions for commercial and municipal fleets in North America, with more than 100 million miles driven by customers such as The Coca-Cola Company, Verizon, Yale University and the City of Boston. With its fleet-ready™ XLH™ hybrid electric drive system and the XLP™ plug-in hybrid electric drive system, Class 2 to 6 commercial and municipal customers can increase fuel economy by up to 25-50 percent and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by up to 20-33 percent, decreasing operating costs and meeting sustainability goals with no impact on fleet operations. http://www.xlfleet.com.

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“Ujjwal Dhoot’s appointment underscores our ongoing commitment to building out a digitally-driven marketing organization.” Harvey Kanter, President, and CEO

CANTON, Mass. (PRWEB)
November 22, 2019

Destination XL Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: DXLG), the leading omni-channel specialty retailer of men’s Big + Tall clothing and shoes, announced today that Ujjwal Dhoot has joined its team as Chief Digital Officer. Mr. Dhoot’s skills, expertise in digital marketing and strategy, ecommerce P&L management, and thought leadership in omni-channel retail will help DXL drive towards its goal of being the number one destination for big and tall men wherever they choose to shop.

Prior to joining DXL, Mr. Dhoot held senior marketing positions with FSAstore.com, Charming Charlie and PetCareRx.com. At DXL, he will be responsible for all digital initiatives across the entire organization, including building the brand digitally, driving traffic to stores, mobile commerce, ecommerce, and the company’s overarching digital marketing strategy.

“We are extremely pleased that Ujjwal has joined DXL Big + Tall as our new Chief Digital Officer,” said Harvey Kanter, President and CEO. “Ujjwal’s appointment underscores our ongoing commitment to building out a digitally-driven marketing organization. Our organizational pursuits support the heightened strategic focus on customer engagement through data-driven personalization, loyalty and digital marketing; our #1 priority area for DXL for 2020. This strategic hire continues to focus the organization around the digital opportunity as a primary growth engine for the Company,” continued Mr. Kanter.

“I am thrilled to join DXL, a specialty retailer known for its in-store experience, expertise in sizing, fit and exclusive assortment. We have the opportunity to enhance the omni-channel offerings and bring the in-store experience to the web, further driving DXL’s dominance in the men’s big and tall segment. With the agile culture and obsession for the customer, with a disciplined, hypothesis-based, iterative approach to improving the web experience, we can make the direct- to-consumer business a tailwind for the entire business,” said Ujjwal Dhoot. Mr. Dhoot will report to Erica Thompson, Chief Marketing Officer.

Inducement Grant under NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4):

Mr. Dhoot will effectively join the Company on December 16, 2019 and in connection with his employment, he will receive a $125,000 sign-on award of restricted stock units (“RSUs”). The number of shares will be determined on that day based on the Company’s previous trading day’s closing stock price. The RSUs will vest on April 1, 2020 and will be subject to claw-back if Mr. Dhoot terminates his employment voluntarily and without good reason before January 30, 2022.The RSUs will be granted outside of the Company’s stockholder-approved stock compensation plan. The RSUs were approved by the compensation committee of the board of directors, which is comprised solely of independent directors, as a material inducement to Mr. Dhoot’s entering into employment with the Company in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

About Destination XL Group:

Destination XL Group, Inc. is the largest retailer of men’s clothing in sizes XL and up, with operations throughout the United States as well as in Toronto, Canada. In addition to DXL Men’s Apparel retail and outlet stores, subsidiaries of Destination XL Group, Inc. also operate Rochester Clothing stores, Casual Male XL retail and outlet stores, and the e-commerce site, DXL.com. DXL.com offers a multi-channel solution similar to the DXL store experience with the most extensive selection of online products available anywhere for the XL guy. The Company is headquartered in Canton, Massachusetts, and its common stock is listed on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol “DXLG.” Sizes start at 38” waist and XL including tall sizes, plus shoe sizes 10-16, in widths to 4E. Follow @destinationXL on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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