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Business: Executives

access.mobile International Announces New Chief Medical Officer to Accelerate Clinical Innovation and Quality Improvement

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“Dr. Briggs joins us at this pivotal stage of exciting global growth. As a nationally recognized healthcare professional and hospital executive, Dr. Briggs is transformative leader focused on innovation, collaboration and excellence.” – KP Yelpaala


DENVER (PRWEB)

access.mobile International, an intelligent mobile patient engagement solution focused on improving patient experience globally today announced the appointment of Dr. Medell Briggs as the Chief Medical Officer. She brings over 15 years of medical experience and innovation expertise and will support the company at this significant phase of growth in the U.S. and internationally.

“Dr. Briggs brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in healthcare improvement and joins us at this pivotal stage of exciting global growth” said Kaakpema “KP” Yelpaala, CEO and Founder of access.mobile International. “As a nationally recognized healthcare professional and hospital executive, Dr. Briggs is transformative leader focused on innovation, collaboration and excellence. Throughout her career, she has worked to improve the health of diverse communities through high-value healthcare models and technology. Dr. Briggs will help ensure that we continue to bring our customers a valuable solution to improve patient experience, quality of care and health outcomes.”

In her new role, Dr. Briggs will lead access.mobile’s clinical strategy and innovation as well as medical compliance. She will also support the company in thought leadership on digital health and healthcare policy in the US and other international markets. Over the past 15 years, Dr. Briggs has been a practicing Emergency Medicine physician, Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Director of Quality of Emergency Medicine for UCLA Health, and recognized leader, speaker and author on healthcare improvement. She has held several hospital executive and department leadership positions including as the first quality executive of Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital, which received “HIMSS Stage 7” and “Most Wired” designations due to her contributions.

Dr. Briggs has received several awards of recognition, including the “Top Healthcare Professionals Under 40” from the National Medical Association. She is an alumna of UCLA, Harvard Medical School, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and UCLA Fielding School of Public Health.

“There is an unmet need to truly engage and support people around their health concerns and improve access to healthcare services in a personalized manner. Digital health poses a significant opportunity to bridge the access and quality gap, deepen personalization of care, and allow people to take full ownership over their physical and mental wellbeing,” said Dr. Briggs. “I am excited to join access.mobile’s talented and visionary team and to continue their work in creating impactful solutions to support health and wellness for communities across the globe.”

About access.mobile International

access.mobile International is an intelligent mobile engagement company dedicated to improving patient care with a focus on underserved and multicultural populations. access.mobile applies behavioral science, multicultural communications and public health expertise to optimize and automate patient engagement flows that reduce costs for health providers while driving positive health outcomes. Founded in late 2011 with offices the United States, Kenya and South Africa, access.mobile provides a solution for meaningful outreach based on individual needs, contexts and preferences.

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Business: Insurance

Gilsbar Announces Innovative Partnership to Reduce Elective Orthopedic Surgical Spend

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Gilsbar’s self-funded clients now have access to the Regenexx procedures, which can effectively intervene on 70% orthopedic injuries and conditions where surgery was previously the only solution.


COVINGTON, La. (PRWEB)

Gilsbar is proud to continue our history of providing innovative and cost-effective solutions to our clients by announcing a partnership with Regenexx, a world-class interventional orthopedic clinic network which offers access to a less invasive and less costly solution for orthopedic conditions. This new benefit significantly reduces the high cost of musculoskeletal care in a healthcare plan.

Gilsbar’s self-funded clients now have access to the Regenexx procedures, which can effectively intervene on 70% orthopedic injuries and conditions (elective orthopedic surgery without fracture related care and acute care trauma) where surgery was previously the only solution. This interventional approach enables employers to save up to 70% on their orthopedic costs while providing best-in-class surgery alternatives with Regenexx’s proprietary orthobiologic procedures. Employers who partner with Regenexx not only report a remarkable drop in employees’ need for orthopedic surgery, they show less absenteeism.

“After a thorough review of the Regenexx Corporate Program, we added it as an option for our employees and our clients. Our clients now have access to add this cost-savings strategy and Best-In-Class care – a true WIN/WIN for all involved” says Brian Connelly, Director of Product Development & Strategy. “The Regenexx Corporate program aligns with Gilsbar’s commitment to lower costs, improve health, and simplify the experience for our clients and their members.”

“The Regenexx Corporate Program has quickly become an essential part of our partners healthcare plan as we help employers improve their musculoskeletal care model and strategically decrease the number of avoidable orthopedic surgeries occurring year after year. We look forward to partnering with Gilsbar and their clients to offer them this solution that employees choose over surgery a majority of the time when given the choice,” says Jason Hellickson, CEO Regenexx.

About Gilsbar, LLC

Established in 1959, Gilsbar, LLC® is one of the largest privately-held insurance services organizations in the country. Recognized as a catalyst for creating healthy businesses, Gilsbar, LLC® offers self-funded and fully-insured benefit plan management services, along with Wellness, Advocacy, and overall Population Health Management. Gilsbar, LLC’s integrated delivery model improves the health and well-being of its members, resulting in significant health plan savings for its clients.

Gilsbar, LLC® has been honored by Inc. magazine for its sustained growth, Modern Healthcare and Business Insurance magazines as a Best Place to Work, and WELCOA and the American Heart Association for its proven wellness methodology.

For more information, visit http://www.Gilsbar.com.

About Regenexx

Regenexx is a nationwide network of physicians who practice Interventional Orthopedics, a new specialty that focuses on using the most advanced regenerative protocols available as an alternative to many orthopedic surgeries. Regenexx has published roughly half of the research world-wide on the use of orthobioligics for treating orthopedic injuries, and our patented treatment lab-processing and treatment protocols allow us to achieve unmatched results. Our procedures use your body’s natural healing agents including blood platelets and bone marrow concentrate to repair damaged bone, muscle, cartilage, tendons, and ligaments. We believe in educating patients, offering options, and encouraging people to take an active role in their own treatment.

For more information on Regenexx Corporate visit http://www.RegenexxCorporate.com or call 888-547-6667.

For more information on the Regenexx procedures visit http://www.Regenexx.com     

Watch a quick introduction to Regenexx: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lehuGFZP3Q&t=9s

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Business: Executives

Contemporary Staffing Solutions Promotes Evan Violette & Alyssa Mastrangelo of PSG

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CSS is honored to have Evan and Alyssa leading PSG and wishes for their continued success as well as the success of every other CSS employee. We are looking forward to the continued growth and development of our team as we celebrate 25 years of business!


MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. (PRWEB)

CSS would like to recognize two employees for their recent promotions: Evan Violette and Alyssa Mastrangelo. As of 2019, Evan has earned a seat at and been promoted to the Executive Team as the Managing Director of CSS PSG. Alyssa has moved into the newly created position of Director of Recruiting for PSG.

Professional Staffing Group, typically referred to as PSG, is a business unit of Contemporary Staffing Solutions. PSG focuses on the talent acquisition of Accounting & Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, and Call Center & Office positions.

Evan Violette is dedicated to the growth of CSS and has been since he first came aboard the CSS team as an Account Executive in 2012. Not only has Evan exceeded his client relationship goals while at CSS, he has also been promoted multiple times, now wearing the esteemed title of Managing Director. In recognizing Evan’s accomplishments and skill in developing quality, effective relationships with clients, the executive team of CSS has invited Evan to join them at the highest-level decision-making table.

“Evan has the highest level of integrity and is a true partner in every sense of the word. His methodology of selling is full transparency, which always leads to strategic partnerships,” says Steve Pearson, CSO of CSS.

“Evan consistently delivers high quality solutions every day. He and his team take great care of our customers and employees,” says Mike Pearson, President of Contemporary Staffing Solutions.

Alyssa Mastrangelo has been in every operational seat in the King of Prussia, PA office. She has been dedicated to handling the intake of CSS clients’ needs by prioritizing the development of the recruiting staff and the coordinators surrounding that pivotal role. Alyssa has been on the PSG Leadership team for more than two and half years, influencing the direction of PSG with a laser focus on developing internal staff and placing the best candidates for clients. In her new role as Managing Director, Alyssa will be overseeing six offices and report directly to Evan Violette.

“Alyssa is stepping into a new role on the PSG team and I am extremely confident in her ability to accelerate the delivery of fabulous candidates to our clients,” says Sharon Tsao, CMO of Contemporary Staffing Solutions.

“Alyssa is driven by doing what is right at all times for the client, candidate, and CSS employees. She moves at an urgent speed with a strong attention to detail,” says Steve Pearson.    

CSS is honored to have Evan and Alyssa leading PSG and wishes for their continued success as well as the success of every other CSS employee. We are looking forward to the continued growth and development of our team as we celebrate 25 years of business!

About Contemporary Staffing Solutions

Contemporary Staffing Solutions (CSS) is a company that exudes unwavering results with urgency, honesty, and integrity. CSS has been a leading provider of contract, temporary, and direct hire solutions. Nationally supporting Salesforce Projects & Managed Services and staffing solutions with a focus in Accounting & Finance, Human Resources, Sales & Marketing, Information Technology, Salesforce, and Call Center & Office. Everyone at CSS operates with pro-active pipelines, the highest business ethics, a winning spirit in our approach, and a team-oriented workflow with real cross-training. The CSS team coaches you with current business intelligence so that we can timely deliver solutions to meet your expectations. Our testimonials on our website tell the story from our clients and candidates—check them out!

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Business: Executives

1&1 IONOS Selects Dropsuite to Help Its Customers Safeguard their Email Data

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MELBOURNE, Australia (PRWEB)

Dropsuite Limited (ASX:DSE), a leading cloud data backup platform for businesses, is pleased to announce a partnership with 1&1 IONOS, one of world’s largest hosting companies. This partnership will provide 1&1 IONOS customers with an easy to use, affordable and fully automated way to archive their email communications and comply with EU data regulations.

Dropsuite Email Archiving provides tamper-proof safeguarding of email data in real-time, providing organizations with ongoing, rapid access to years of business information (email files and attachments). The software includes compliance tools for GDPR, GoBD, HGB and AO, plus eDiscovery, legal hold, flexible retention periods, tamper-proof audit trails and more. Dropsuite is ideal for Data Protection Officers (DPOs) who need to be empowered with tools to help them navigate the grey areas where GDPR compliance meets businesses compliance.

For this partnership, Dropsuite and 1&1 IONOS created a seamless 1&1 IONOS-branded customer experience, so that email archiving could be easily added to existing 1&1 IONOS customer accounts or bundled with 1&1 IONOS products in the checkout. Dropsuite is deployed on a private cloud, operated by 1&1 IONOS, meaning all data and applications are hosted in 1&1 IONOS data centers.

“It’s essential that businesses archive their documents and emails. That’s why our customers need a simple and reliable platform to help store their emails safely in compliance with all legal requirements,” says Achim Weiss, CEO of 1&1 IONOS. “By partnering with Dropsuite, we now offer a professional and secure email archiving tool that automatically stores business correspondence, allowing our customers to concentrate on the continued success of their business.”

“We are excited 1&1 IONOS partnered with Dropsuite,” said Ridley Ruth, COO of Dropsuite. “Providing data archiving and compliance solutions that are scalable, searchable, legally defensible, and able to pass audits or legal queries with relative ease is what we’re all about. Now 1&1 IONOS customers will be able to safeguard and manage their email communication obligations with ease.”

For more information about 1&1 IONOS please visit https://www.ionos.com. For more information about Dropsuite Email Archiving, please visit https://dropsuite.com/products/email-archiving. 

About 1&1 IONOS

1&1 IONOS is a leading provider of cloud infrastructure, cloud services, and hosting with more than eight million customer contracts. The product portfolio offers everything that companies need to be successful in the cloud: from domains to classic websites and do-it-yourself solutions, from online marketing tools to full-fledged servers and IaaS solutions. The portfolio is aimed at freelancers, small businesses, and consumers as well as enterprise customers with complex IT requirements.

1&1 IONOS was created in 2018 from the merger of 1&1 and IaaS provider ProfitBricks. 1&1 IONOS is part of the listed United Internet AG (ISIN DE0005089031). The 1&1 IONOS brand family includes STRATO, Arsys, Fasthosts, home.pl, InterNetX, SEDO, United Domains and World4You.

About Dropsuite

Dropsuite Limited (ASX: DSE) is a global cloud software platform that provides cloud backup, eDiscovery, archiving and recovery solutions delivered at scale to power business defense. Dropsuite’s network of preferred reseller partners has a combined customer reach of millions of businesses worldwide. Dropsuite has partnered with some of the biggest names in the web hosting and IT service provider markets such as STRATO (Germany), Ingram Micro (USA), Pax8 (North America), UOL (Brazil) and ALSO (EU) to safeguard businesses from the threat of unexpected data loss. Dropsuite was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Australia. Dropsuite Delivers™. https://dropsuite.com

Dropsuite Media Contact:

Jon Samsel

E: jon(at)dropsuite(dot)com

P: +1 951-365-1435

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Business: Insurance

Membersy Acquires The CDI Group

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AUSTIN, Texas (PRWEB)

Membersy LLC (“membersy”), the Austin-based digital health company that provides dental practices with thoughtfully designed membership programs to make dental care more approachable, is pleased to announce the acquisition of The CDI Group Inc. (“The CDI Group”), a California-based Knox-Keene licensed dental benefits company that administers custom discount dental plans on behalf of more than 3,000 dental practices across 42 states.

The acquisition will combine the core competencies and scale of The CDI Group with membersy’s industry leading subscription-based technology, marketing and administration solutions currently utilized by over 1,000 dental practices spanning across 28 states. The CDI Group created the modern dental membership model, and membersy’s success in this space has been based on refining that model by embracing tech and engaging practices at the local level.

“Today’s consumers have come to expect a highly personal and connected experience in everything they do. It’s time dentistry met those expectations,” said Eric Johnson, founder & CEO of membersy. “We’re deeply passionate about membership dentistry, the dentist-led movement that dramatically improves patient experiences and outcomes, and are committed to doing our part to further the movement by providing dental professionals nationwide with the tools and support needed to offer patients a top-notch membership experience that’s second to none.”

“Membersy has impressed me with the way that they have elevated the dental membership experience,” said Neil Schroeder, co-founder and CEO of The CDI Group. “When we evaluated this opportunity, we identified a natural fit with membersy with respect to company culture and a shared commitment to regulatory compliance, and I’m confident that our partners at CDI will be in good hands.”

The acquisition comes at a time when the industry is experiencing significant changes to the delivery of dental care, and signals that the antiquated dental insurance model is ripe for disruption. Currently only 77% of Americans have dental coverage but only 50% of those visit a dentist in a year. According to the Health Policy Institute (HPI), between 2013-2016, 15.2% of the U.S. population reported needing dental care but did not obtain it due to cost. Additionally, unlike medical insurance, which covers costs after the bills reach the amount of the deductible, dental insurance cuts off coverage after a patient meets the annual limit. If coverage had kept up with the rates of inflation, the average annual maximums would be close to $10,000 vs $1,500 they are today.

The acquisition agreement for an undisclosed amount was signed on October 11, 2019, and is currently pending approval from the California Department of Managed Care.

For more information or to schedule an interview, please contact julia@biginkpr.com.

About membersy

Founded in 2015, membersy provides dental practices with thoughtfully designed membership programs to make dental care more approachable. For more info, visit membersy.com.

About The CDI Group

The CDI Group operates as a discount specialized dental care service plan, and is licensed in the state of California pursuant to the provisions of the Knox-Keene Health Care Services Plan. In 2010, CDI started offering its specialized dental care service plans nationwide, and as of 2019, CDI is either licensed as a Discount Management Plan Organization (DMPO) or is registered to operate as a foreign entity administrating discount medical plans in 43 states. Our plans are there for you, if you need routine care, or dealing with an unplanned dental expense. Flexible, affordable, easy-to-use discount plans make even the unexpected dental visit something to smile about. For more information, visit thecdigroup.com.

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Business: Executives

Peter Giese Joins Engel & Völkers Florida as Chief Growth Officer

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Peter Giese, Chief Growth Officer at Engel & Völkers Florida

Peter Giese, Chief Growth Officer at Engel & Völkers Florida

As a company committed to always raising the bar and creating value for our franchisees, this new position establishes growth and innovation as a priority


NAPLES, Fla. (PRWEB)

Engel & Völkers Florida today announced Peter Giese has joined its corporate team, bringing over 30 years of industry experience to further amplify growth within the Engel & Völkers Florida network. As Chief Growth Officer, Giese is responsible for consulting with current Engel & Völkers Florida franchise-brokerages to assist with the recruitment, development and retention of talent. Additionally, Giese will consult with the Engel & Völkers Florida franchise expansion team to assist with the ongoing strategic efforts in new markets, as well as for potential merger & acquisition opportunities.

“In this new role, I am here to implement proven processes that will allow the Florida license partners to attract and develop talented real estate advisors and double the size of the brands presence in the state of Florida,” said Giese.

Giese comes to Engel & Völkers Florida from United Real Estate where he served as President, delivering record industry growth by expanding the company to over 80 franchise locations with more than $4.5 billion in annual sales in under five years. Prior to his position at United Real Estate, Giese was Senior Vice President of Franchise Sales and Development for Fortune 500 company, Realogy, where he focused on increasing franchise sales and acquisitions.

“Having personally started my own national brand and previously worked with some of the largest global real estate brands in the industry, I have immense respect for the consistency of the Engel & Völkers brand and how it creates an emotional attachment with it’s luxury real estate advisors and their discerning clients across the globe,” said Giese.

Giese’s addition comes amid Engel & Völkers Florida’s eagerness to continue to expand across the region and raise recruitment and retention rates within already existing Engel & Völkers Florida franchise-brokerages. The company’s 2020 goal is to grow by 20-percent in agent count and add 10 new shops in key markets across Florida.

“As a company committed to always raising the bar and creating value for our franchisees, this new position establishes growth and innovation as a priority,” said Timo Khammash, Managing Partner of Engel & Völkers Florida.

Currently, the Engel & Völkers Florida network is comprised of 31 franchise-brokerages with over 540 advisors. In 2018 the average sales price increased to $559,000 with a sales volume of $1,360,000,000.

“Peter has quickly established himself and is projected to make a meaningful impact at Engel & Völkers Florida,” said Oliver Tonn, Co-Owner of Engel & Völkers Florida. “With this expanded role within our leadership team we see further potential for additional Engel & Völkers markets, especially in the central and east coast market of Florida.”

Press contact:    

Linzee Werkmeister, Director, Public Relations & Franchise Support

Email: Linzee.Werkmeister(at)evrealestate.com

Tel: (239) 348-9000

About Engel & Völkers:

Engel & Völkers is a global luxury real estate brand. Founded in Hamburg, Germany in 1977, Engel & Völkers draws on its rich European history to deliver a fresh approach to luxury real estate in the Americas with a focus on creating a bespoke, white-glove concierge client experience at every stage of the home buying or selling process for today’s savvy homeowner. Engel & Völkers currently operates approximately 175 shop locations with more than 3,000 real estate advisors in the Americas, contributing to the brand’s global network of over 11,000 real estate professionals in more than 30 countries, offering both private and institutional clients a professionally tailored range of luxury services, including real estate, yachting and aviation. Committed to exceptional service, Engel & Völkers supports its advisors with an array of premium quality business services; marketing programs and platforms; as well as access to its global network of real estate professionals, property listings and market data. Each brokerage is independently owned and operated. For more information, visit evrealestate.com.

About Engel & Völkers Florida:

Engel & Völkers Florida is the Master License Partner of the global luxury real estate brand Engel & Völkers in the state of Florida. Recognized for uniquely recruiting, training and equipping some of the top professionals in the real estate industry, Engel & Völkers Florida’s exclusive franchise model positions its license partners at the top of the premium market to gain market share and support their bottom line. The company represents franchise locations in: 30A Beaches, Belleair, Boca Raton, Bonita Springs-Estero, Cape Coral, Clermont, Delray Beach, Destin, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers Downtown, Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, Jupiter, Leesburg, Madeira Beach, Marco Island, Melbourne Downtown, Melbourne Central, Miami-Coral Gables, Olde Naples, Orlando-Winter Park, Palm Beach, South Tampa, St. Pete, Stuart, Wellington, and Windermere.

Engel & Völkers Florida is continuing to strategically strengthen and expand its presence in premium real estate markets across the state of Florida. If you would like to know more about the Engel & Völkers brand or how to join its global network, which is known for demonstrating competence, exclusivity and passion, feel free to call our corporate office, located at 633 Tamiami Trl N, Suite 201, Naples, FL 34102 USA. Tel: +1 239-348-9000.

For more information about Engel & Völkers Florida, please visit evfranchise.com

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Business: Insurance

AutoClaims Direct Inc. (ACD) Named to 2019 Entrepreneur 360 List

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The quest to improve the claims experience for our clients is what drives us each and every day,” said Ernie Bray, ACD CEO.


CARLSBAD, Calif. (PRWEB)

Entrepreneur magazine has named AutoClaims Direct Inc. (ACD) to its Entrepreneur 360 list. It’s the third time, and second consecutive year, the company has been recognized as one of the “Best Entrepreneurial Companies in America.”

“We’re once again extremely honored for this recognition which is truly a team achievement,” stated Ernie Bray, CEO of ACD. “We’re very excited to channel the momentum of this award as we prepare to deliver new and better technology in 2020. The quest to improve the claims experience for our clients is what drives us each and every day,” added Bray.

“Every entrepreneur knows that a healthy business isn’t just about growth. It’s about being well-rounded — growing your culture and your systems as strongly as you grow your revenue,” says Jason Feifer, editor-in-chief of Entrepreneur magazine. “That’s why we’re excited to celebrate these companies with our fifth annual Entrepreneur360™ ranking. The companies that make the list have pushed boundaries with their innovative ideas, fostered strong company cultures, impacted their communities for the better, increased their brand awareness, and grown impressively as a result.”

ABOUT ACD

With a mission of shortening the claims process and driving client satisfaction, ACD delivers the leading virtual claims workflow technology that flexes to an auto insurer’s specific business needs. ACD partners with tier 1 insurers, midsize carriers, TPAs, fleet administrators and self-insureds to provide the leading SaaS platform that drives workflow optimization and efficiency. ACD is an award-winning insuretech company located in Carlsbad. For more information, visit ACD at acdcorp.com.

ABOUT ENTREPRENEUR MEDIA INC.

For 42 years, Entrepreneur Media Inc. has been serving the entrepreneurial community by providing comprehensive coverage of business and personal success through original content and events. Entrepreneur magazine, Entrepreneur.com, GreenEntrepreneur.com and publishing imprint Entrepreneur Press provide solutions, information, inspiration and education read by millions of entrepreneurs and small business owners worldwide. To learn more, visit entrepreneur.com.

METHODOLOGY

The Entrepreneur360™ is a 360-degree analysis of U.S. based companies designed to identify the real leaders among entrepreneurs. Unlike other analysis, Entrepreneur 360 uses quantitative and qualitative info by looking at your hard numbers as well as soft determinants such as impact, innovation and leadership.

Honorees were identified based on the results from a comprehensive study of independently owned companies, using a proprietary algorithm and other advanced analytics. The algorithm was built on a balanced scorecard designed to measure five metrics reflecting major pillars of entrepreneurship —innovation, growth, leadership, impact, and business valuation.

For additional details on the E360 List and the companies recognized, visit: entrepreneur.com/360

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Business: Executives

Congress Wealth Management Names Scott W. Dell’Orfano To Lead National Growth Initiatives Through M&A

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Now, with Scott’s leadership, we feel confident we will be able to expand into new markets in key wealth centers around the U.S. by identifying strategic partners that are a strong philosophical and cultural fit.


BOSTON (PRWEB)

Congress Wealth Management announced today it has named Scott W. Dell’Orfano as Chief Strategic Officer. In this role, he will oversee a major growth initiative in key U.S. markets, with the aim of growing clients and assets under management significantly over the next five years.

Mr. Dell’Orfano, who is based in Jupiter, Florida, joins Congress Wealth Management from Boston Private Wealth, where he served as President and Chief Operating Officer, and was responsible for corporate strategy and acquisitions.

“We’re excited to have Scott join the Congress Wealth Management team and to make an immediate impact in driving strategic partnerships and leading all merger and acquisition activity,” said Paul Lonergan, President of Congress Wealth Management. “Over the last 10 years, we achieved $2 billion in assets under management organically through an intense focus on providing a superior client experience, and on offering customized creative investment solutions and advice. Now, with Scott’s leadership, we feel confident we will be able to expand into new markets in key wealth centers around the U.S. by identifying strategic partners that are a strong philosophical and cultural fit.”

Mr. Dell’Orfano is a 29-year veteran of the financial services industry. He has a strong record of successful mergers and acquisitions on both the buy and the sell side. In addition to managing the expansion plans at Congress, Mr. Dell’Orfano will contribute to the enhancement of services available to Congress Wealth clients. He has a proven success rate in running large growth-oriented businesses. His relationships throughout the Registered Investment Advisor community will support the growth of the firm and its brand.

“This is a tremendous opportunity because Congress Wealth has built such a scalable and highly regarded service model for its clients,” said Mr. Dell’Orfano. “This firm is very attractive to strategic partners that want help in growing their respective businesses, and also want to be part of a nationwide expansion play. We’re looking to make deals in the right geographic wealth centers with partners that share our focus on helping clients succeed and our commitment to firm growth.”

The addition of Mr. Dell’Orfano to the Congress Wealth Management team follows the recent hiring of two other former Boston Private executives, Gerald Graves and Chris Dudley, who joined the firm in July to lead Congress Wealth’s West Coast practice. This new initiative primarily services professional athletes, entertainment industry clients, and other high-net-worth individuals.

“Gerald and Chris have quickly acclimated to our team and have given us a strong presence on the West Coast,” said Lonergan. “We see great potential in positioning the Congress Wealth brand in other high-value markets, and Scott Dell’Orfano is a tremendous asset for us in pursuing that growth.”

Prior to serving as President and COO at Boston Private Wealth, Mr. Dell’Orfano was a member of the firm’s executive management team and served on the Boston Private Bank & Trust Company’s Policy Group. Before joining Boston Private Wealth in 2014, Mr. Dell’Orfano was Executive Vice President of Fidelity Institutional Wealth Services Group. Mr. Dell’Orfano received his B.S. in Economics from Union College.

About Congress Wealth Management

Congress Wealth Management is a Boston-based, privately-held, SEC registered investment management firm providing innovative wealth solutions to high-net-worth individuals, families, foundations and endowments. Congress Wealth Management also has offices in Westport, CT, Scottsdale, AZ, and Orange County, CA. The firm – which grew AUM from $200 million in 2009 to $2 billion today – was recently recognized as a Top 300 Registered Investment Advisor by Financial Times.

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Business: Insurance

GIC Collects Post-Disaster Imagery over Saddleridge Fire

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Saddleridge Fire

“Post-disaster damage assessment is what drives the recovery effort after a wildfire like this one. It is our hope that by getting in quickly and assessing these efforts via aerial imagery, we can help speed up the recovery process,” said Richard Butgereit, director of catastrophe response, GIC.


DES PLAINES, Ill. (PRWEB)

As evacuation orders lifted and the Saddleridge Fire continued to be contained by the Los Angeles Fire Department, the Geospatial Intelligence Center (GIC) began flying aircraft over the impacted areas on Monday, collecting high-resolution aerial images of the damaged structures.

Imagery was made available to GIC members yesterday afternoon, giving insurers the ability to search an address and view before and after aerials images of properties within the impacted area. These images provide insurers with vital information to better respond and pay claims faster to victims while increasing fraud detection. The imagery is provided at no cost to emergency personnel, first responders, and law enforcement to assist in their response to the damage.

“Post-disaster damage assessment is what drives the recovery effort after a wildfire like this one. Affected areas need to be assessed to ascertain how many houses were destroyed,” said Richard Butgereit, director of catastrophe response, GIC. “It is our hope that by getting in quickly and assessing these efforts via high resolution aerial imagery, we can help speed up the recovery process with the goal to make this community whole again.”

In 2017, the NICB started searching for solutions to help our member companies and law enforcement advance technology post-disaster by developing the Geospatial Intelligence Center Program(GIC) that licenses high resolution aerial images from Vexcel Imaging US, Inc.

“Technological advances have improved in recent years, providing insurers with critical tools to enhance fraud detection and expedite fraud investigations. The GIC program is just another example of how the industry is leveraging innovation to help fight fraud in the wake of a disaster,” said NICB chief operating officer Jim Schweitzer.

REPORT FRAUD: Anyone with information concerning insurance fraud or vehicle theft can report it anonymously by calling toll-free 800.TEL.NICB (800.835.6422) or submitting a form on our website.

ABOUT THE NATIONAL INSURANCE CRIME BUREAU: Headquartered in Des Plaines, Ill., the NICB is the nation’s leading not-for-profit organization exclusively dedicated to preventing, detecting and defeating insurance fraud and vehicle theft through data analytics, investigations, learning and development, government affairs and public awareness. The NICB is supported by more than 1,300 property and casualty insurance companies and self-insured organizations. NICB member companies wrote over $496 billion in insurance premiums in 2018, or more than 81 percent of the nation’s property/casualty insurance. That includes more than 92 percent ($254 billion) of the nation’s personal auto insurance. To learn more visit http://www.nicb.org.

About Geospatial Intelligence Center

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Design Workshop Promotes Paul Squadrito to Technical Principal

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Paul Squadrito has been promoted to technical principal at Design Workshop.

“Paul is well deserving of this promotion. His technical proficiency is exceptional, and he always takes time to mentor others,” said Mike Albert, principal and member of the Design Workshop Board of Directors.


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Design Workshop, an international landscape architecture, planning and urban design firm, is pleased to announce the promotion of Paul Squadrito to technical principal, a newly created position with the firm. In this role, he will provide firmwide leadership and professional development in the areas of quality control, project management, and technical execution.

“Paul is well deserving of this promotion. His technical proficiency is exceptional, and he always takes time to mentor others,” said Mike Albert, principal and member of the Design Workshop Board of Directors. “He places a strong emphasis on personal accountability, which is critical to becoming a great designer and planner.”

With more than 25 years of professional experience in landscape architecture and master planning, Squadrito has an unwavering drive for technical excellence. Since joining Design Workshop in 2006, he has worked with public and private clients in a range of sectors, scales, and geographies. He and his teams have received notable peer recognition, including four American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) awards in the last eight years: South Grand Boulevard Great Streets Initiative, Lafitte Greenway and Revitalization Corridor Plan, Landscape Architecture Documentation Standards: Principles, Guidelines and Best Practices and The Restoring of a Montane Landscape.

“Paul will work with our teams to leverage resources and build a more rigorous design process, while at the same time cultivating inspiration and innovation,” added Robb Berg, principal and member of the Design Workshop Board of Directors.

Squadrito is active with the U.S. Green Building Council Colorado Chapter and supports the Special Olympics in the Roaring Forks area, serving as a mentor and coach to athletes with developmental disabilities.

About Design Workshop

Founded in 1969, Design Workshop is an internationally renowned design firm specializing in landscape architecture, urban planning and strategic services with seven offices in the U.S. and projects spanning the globe. The firm has been recognized with more than 360 prestigious awards. Design Workshop differentiates its planning and design process through DW Legacy Design®, the integration of art, community, environment and economics in every project. From fragile ecosystems to urban sites in rapidly changing cities, Design Workshop works in challenging environments around the world. For additional information visit http://www.designworkshop.com/.

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