KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION

Knife River Names Pladsen Vice President and Chief Excellence Officer

Press Release – November 26, 2024 – BISMARCK, N.D. – Knife River Corporation (NYSE: KNF) announced today that Glenn R. Pladsen has been named Vice President and Chief Excellence Officer, tasked with leading core elements of the company’s “Competitive EDGE” strategy for long-term, profitable growth. The position takes effect Jan. 1, 2025. “We believe Glenn’s combination of deep institutional knowledge and his proven ability to … Continue reading Knife River Names Pladsen Vice President and Chief Excellence Officer

Yelp

Yelp Completes Strategic Acquisition of RepairPal

Press Release – November 26, 2024 – SAN FRANCISCO – Yelp Inc. (NYSE: YELP), the trusted platform that connects people with great local businesses, today announced that it has completed its previously announced planned acquisition of RepairPal, an auto services platform, for approximately $80 million in cash, subject to customary post-closing adjustments. Established in 2007, RepairPal connects consumers with certified trustworthy mechanics throughout the United States. … Continue reading Yelp Completes Strategic Acquisition of RepairPal

Sandra Kainer, Regional Vice President of Keener Management (Photo: Business Wire)

Keener Management Names Sandra Kainer as Regional Vice President

Press Release – November 26, 2024 – HOUSTON – Keener Management is pleased to announce the appointment of Sandra Kainer as Regional Vice President. With more than 20 years of experience in property management, Sandra brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record in optimizing operations, ensuring compliance, and delivering superior results. “We are thrilled to have Sandra on our team during this period … Continue reading Keener Management Names Sandra Kainer as Regional Vice President

Fort Monroe Authority

Fort Monroe Authority Announces Scott D. Martin as New Chief Executive Officer

Press Release – November 26, 2024 – FORT MONROE, Va. – The Fort Monroe Authority (FMA) is pleased to announce Scott D. Martin as its new Chief Executive Officer, following a national search. Martin will assume his new role in January 2025. “I am honored to join the Fort Monroe Authority team to preserve this incredible landscape and guide its future as a vibrant community … Continue reading Fort Monroe Authority Announces Scott D. Martin as New Chief Executive Officer

DNOW INC

DNOW Announces Acquisition of Trojan Rentals, LLC

Press Release – November 26, 2024 – HOUSTON – DNOW Inc. (NYSE: DNOW) announced it has completed its all-cash acquisition of Trojan Rentals, LLC (“Trojan”), a leading provider of pump rentals, automation technology and sales of layflat hose and other associated equipment to support customers’ water sourcing, transfer, recycling and treatment requirements. David Cherechinsky, President and CEO of DNOW noted, “Trojan’s reputation for a customer-first … Continue reading DNOW Announces Acquisition of Trojan Rentals, LLC

Viz.ai

Viz.ai Collaborates with Microsoft to Advance AI-powered Clinical Workflows and Better Patient Care

Viz.ai One and Precision Imaging Network simplify healthcare organization access to a comprehensive collection of diagnostic imaging AI models and end-to-end care coordination Press Release – November 27, 2024 – SAN FRANCISCO – Viz.ai, a leader in AI-powered disease detection and intelligent care coordination, today announced a collaboration with Microsoft to deliver its AI models and care coordination solution with Precision Imaging Network, part of Microsoft Cloud … Continue reading Viz.ai Collaborates with Microsoft to Advance AI-powered Clinical Workflows and Better Patient Care

NIKE

NIKE, Inc. Appoints Treasure Heinle as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer

Monique Matheson, NIKE’s long-tenured Chief HR Officer, will retire after 26 years with the company Press Release – November 25, 2024 – BEAVERTON, Ore. – NIKE, Inc. (NYSE: NKE) today announced a change to its Senior Leadership Team (SLT). Treasure Heinle, Chief Talent Officer, will become the company’s new Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). In her new role, Heinle will be … Continue reading NIKE, Inc. Appoints Treasure Heinle as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer

wex

WEX Launches Two AI Pilots for Benefits Administration

WEX pilots GenAI benefits agent and AI-powered analytics to enhance employee decision making, mitigate the workload for overwhelmed HR teams during open enrollment season Press Release – November 25, 2024 – PORTLAND, Maine – WEX (NYSE: WEX), the global commerce platform that simplifies the business of running a business, today announced a partnership with select employers to pilot two new artificial intelligence (AI) enhancements embedded within … Continue reading WEX Launches Two AI Pilots for Benefits Administration