On January 10, 2024, Ascent Classical Academies (ACA) declared the appointment of Ronnie Spellman as its first Chief People Officer (CPO). The announcement comes as the Golden, Colorado based institution prepares to develop two new campuses in South Carolina and contemplates further expansion in the coming years. Spellman carries an impressive track record with over
KeyCorp (NYSE: KEY), one of the largest bank-based financial services companies in the United States, announced a significant leadership change on January 10, 2024. Vernon Patterson, the company’s seasoned Director of Investor Relations, plans to retire in the spring, following a career spanning 30 years at KeyCorp. As a key shareholder advocate and financial storyteller,
KeyCorp (NYSE:KEY), one of the US’ largest bank-based financial service companies announced that Darrin Benhart is set to become their new Chief Risk Officer. This announcement comes effective since January 1, 2024, wherein Benhart will succeed the outgoing Mark Midkiff, who had indicated his retirement plans in November 2023. Midkiff stays on board for a
In-flight connectivity provider Gogo Business Aviation (NASDAQ: GOGO) announced the retirement of Robert H. Mundheim from its Board of Directors, effective January 2. Mundheim had served on the company’s board since 2012. Bringing a wealth of experience as a reputed attorney and corporate governance expert, Mundheim has significantly contributed to Gogo’s business operations over his
Technology firm Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) has sold some component pieces of its remote water monitoring portfolio to Badger Meter Inc. This move includes the divestiture of Trimble’s Telog brand of remote telemetry units (RTUs) and its Trimble Unity Remote Monitoring software. The company didn’t disclose the financial details of the transaction. Trimble has taken this
Ball Aerospace, a globally recognized leader in innovative space solutions, has been chosen to conduct a Phase A study for NASA’s proposed Extreme ultraviolet Coronal Mass Ejection and Coronal Connectivity Observatory (ECCCO). This mission aims to provide astronomers with a deeper understanding of the sun’s coronal structure, its correlation with solar wind, and eruptive events.
Vail Resorts Inc. announced it is acquiring the Swiss Crans-Montana Mountain Resort from CPI Property Group. The resort boasts 1,400 meters of skiable territory and 140 kilometers of trails. Located in the Valais canton of Switzerland, the resort is easily accessible from five airports, as well by train, and is another prized European resort in
DMC Global Inc. announced that James O’Leary has been elected as an independent director on its board. O’Leary, with his nearly 40 years of experience in executive leadership and finance, brings expertise from the construction and industrial manufacturing industries to the table. O’Leary currently has a seat on the board of directors of publicly traded
CPI Card Group Inc., a leading provider in payment technology and credit/debit/prepaid solutions, has announced the appointment of Ravi Mallela to its Board of Directors. Effective from Nov. 15, 2023, Mallela will serve as an independent member of the board and will also be part of the board’s Audit Committee. Mallela is currently the chief
Trimble, a leading technology solutions provider, announced during its Q3 2023 earnings call that its Chief Financial Officer David Barnes is set to retire in May 2024. The company declared that Phil Sawarynski will take over as the new CFO in May 2024. Currently serving as the vice president of treasury, corporate development, and co-lead
Gogo Business Aviation, an industry giant in broadband connectivity services, has recently announced that AirSprint Private Aviation—the leading Canadian fractional operator—will begin upgrading its aircraft to Gogo 5G. The move, announced on October 17, 2023 at the NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas, also aligns AirSprint Private Aviation as Gogo’s first Canadian fleet customer. James Elian, President
Trimble and Mincon are joining forces to produce a cutting-edge drilling and piling system specifically designed for the solar industry, according to an official press release. Volunteer operators in the solar industry will be able to utilize this solution, which includes Mincon’s range of solar pile driving equipment now being made with in-built Trimble machine