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Lupus Research Alliance Welcomes New Senior Director of Marketing and Communications

NEW YORK, N.Y. -- The Lupus Research Alliance (LRA) is pleased to announce that seasoned professional Penny Mitchell has joined the organization as Senior Director of Marketing and Communications. In her new role, Ms. Mitchell will oversee the organization's strategic communications approach to leading lupus research worldwide and the value of participation by all sectors of the lupus community.

Ms. Mitchell comes to the LRA with more than three decades of experience in the healthcare communications field where she has worked at leading agencies such as Fleishman-Hillard, Porter/Novelli and dna/Weber Shandwick. Most recently she served as Executive Vice President, Health Practice Lead for Makovsky, an independent PR firm specializing in regulated industries including healthcare. Prior to that she was U.S. Health Practice Lead for Hill & Knowlton Strategies. She began her career at the Will Rogers Institute, a non-profit pulmonary research organization.

Throughout her career she has driven communications efforts for a range of healthcare clients including non-profit, academic research, pharmaceutical, medtech and consumer health companies. Her experience has involved integrated brand planning, corporate reputation management, issues/crisis management, media strategy, data communications, public/private partnerships and advocacy relations.

Her experience in autoimmune diseases is particularly strong having launched several highly effective communications campaigns for pharmaceutical companies working in lupus as well as psoriasis, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, Crohn's disease and thyroid disorders.

"We are tremendously excited about adding Penny to our team," commented LRA Executive Director Andrea O'Neill. "In addition to her breadth of knowledge, Penny brings enormous creativity, strategic thinking and scientific acumen as well as dedication to empowering people with challenging medical issues."

"The Lupus Research Alliance has long been at the center of the lupus community committed to funding research, forging collaboration and finding a cure for this complex, highly-individualized autoimmune disease," said Ms. Mitchell. "I am delighted to join forces with this extraordinary group to bring greater attention to its groundbreaking research efforts, the needs of the community and ultimately, improving the lives of people with lupus."

About Lupus:

Lupus is a chronic, complex autoimmune disease that affects millions of people worldwide. More than 90 percent of people with lupus are women; lupus most often strikes during the childbearing years of 15-45. African Americans, Latinx, Asians and Native Americans are two to three times at greater risk than Caucasians. In lupus, the immune system, which is designed to protect against infection, creates antibodies that can attack any part of the body including the kidneys, brain, heart, lungs, blood, skin, and joints.

About the Lupus Research Alliance:

The Lupus Research Alliance aims to transform treatment while advancing toward a cure by funding the most innovative lupus research in the world. The organization's stringent peer review grant process fosters diverse scientific talent who are driving discovery toward better diagnostics, improved treatments and ultimately a cure for lupus. Because the Lupus Research Alliance's Board of Directors fund all administrative and fundraising costs, 100 percent of all donations go to support lupus research programs. Learn more at: https://www.lupusresearch.org/

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Debra Johnston Offers a Masterpiece Buckhead Atlanta Estate Located in Coveted Chastain Park

ATLANTA, Ga. -- Debra Johnston of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Georgia Properties offers an exceptional property in Atlanta offered for 5.675 Million. If you've ever dreamed of living under the Tuscan sun, this exquisite, European-inspired Buckhead estate built in 2005 can make this wish a reality. Custom built by Harrison Design, it boasts breathtaking views from every room and epitomizes resort style living thanks to the expansive alfresco loggia which hugs this magnificent home.

Indulge in the finest in indoor-outdoor living, with the alfresco area fitted with a gas grill, prep area and deep sink, plus a TV and fireplace so you'll never miss a minute of the big game. The supersized pool, with cascading waterfall, spa and stunningly landscaped surrounds is the ultimate outdoor centerpiece and promises endless hours of entertainment. Set back from the street and tucked away at the heart of two spectacular acres, this is a masterpiece which is without comparison.

More information on 4875 Jett Road in Atlanta, GA 30327 can be found at: https://debraajohnston.com/homes-for-sale-details/4875-JETT-ROAD-ATLANTA-GA-30327/6592878/49/

A winding driveway with motorcourt delivers you to the gleaming, solid mahogany double front doors of this residence of distinction. Adorned with a Ludowici tile roof and stucco construction, welcome to a peaceful and private paradise where you'll enjoy an enviable lifestyle. Stepping inside the flawlessly finished two-floor foyer, accentuated by stone floors and a coved ceiling, your eyes will be immediately drawn towards the dramatic dome skylight which hovers high above. A signature wide staircase and views which stretch out to the pool will vie for your attention, and you'll be spoiled for choice where to unwind or entertain.

A family room sits beneath a beautiful, wood beamed 10-foot ceiling and will keep you warm with its stone gas fireplace, while the formal living zone looks out towards the lush front yard and is ablaze with one of the seven spectacular fireplaces within the home. For a nightcap, select between the wet bar tucked between the handsome study with wooded walls and living room with its hand-cut herringbone floor, or retreat to the terrace level where a second bar awaits, along with an inviting home theater, wine cellar, billiards room plus a home gym with spa.

Kitchen perfection is also apparent, with an opulent space comprising of stone counters and island, double oven, gas cooktop and range, wine rack, and pantry. Breakfast is always better with a beautiful view, and this inviting space delivers just that, opening directly onto the loggia via tall doors which also fringe the kitchen and living zones. A fabulous formal dining room with butler's pantry and fireplace comfortably accommodates 12 and offers enticing views to the front yard.

The sumptuous master suite is an impressive haven for your senses. Complemented by pristine hardwood floors, 10-foot ceilings, fireplace, and sitting area, you'll also be tempted with direct access onto the pool loggia. Decadent dual master bathrooms and dressing rooms also take center stage in this suite, with four spacious secondary suites with private bathrooms completing the picture.

Other superior features of this smart home include 14-inch thick walls, elevator, generator, professional lighting indoors and out, an oversized 4 car garage plus unfinished guest quarters above the garage.

Perfectly positioned in an ultra-exclusive Buckhead community, you're also mere minutes from Chastain Park, with its horse park, golf course, tennis courts, pool, playgrounds and jogging paths close by, along with its acclaimed musical amphitheater.

For more information on this magnificent estate, please experience a full tour feature video via Debra's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rxl49IJplUc

About Debra Johnston:
Debra Johnston is one of Atlanta's top luxury agents with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Georgia Properties and is a current Chairman Circle Diamond member for 2017 and 2018 and the #1 individual agent in the Buckhead Office of Berkshire Hathaway for the past four consecutive years. Debra continues to surpass client expectations as demonstrated in her sales volume performance year over year serving her extensive clientele network which includes the music and film industry, athletes, Fortune 500 executives, and entrepreneurs. Her exceptional marketing consists of superb photography and video production as well as a prominent internet exposure that translates into maximum exposure for her clients.

She is known for her genuine enthusiasm for luxury real estate and for her excellent professionalism providing top customer service. With over sixteen years of experience in the luxury market, Debra is a leader in the real estate field and consistently delivers uncompromising professionalism and ultimately a positive experience for her clients. Representing clients from Los Angeles to New York to Miami, Debra continues to surpass the luxury real estate competition in Atlanta while delivering exceptional service each and every time.

To find out more about the opportunity to own Atlanta's premier luxury properties, please view Debra Johnston's website at https://debraajohnston.com.

Debra Johnston - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices GA Properties
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Five Tips to Turn Tourists into Investors – Economic Development and Marketing Experts Develop ‘Investment Tourism’ Strategy

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. -- What if your city could implement a strategy that would transform tourists into long-term investors? That is the concept behind "Investment Tourism," a comprehensive Economic Development and Marketing platform developed by the award-winning principals of RMA (rma.us.com) and CJF Marketing International (http://www.cjfmarketinginternational.com/).

"The strategies behind 'Investment Tourism' help cities capitalize on their current tourism program by identifying enhanced opportunities, elevating engagement and creating clear pathways to connect," said Sharon McCormick, Director of Business Attraction & Marketing for RMA. "Through our companies' decades of work with cities, counties and special districts nationwide, creating both economic development and marketing programs, we noticed an untapped potential in the tourism area. The new protocols we are establishing for destinations will now enable them to take their tourism strategies to the next level."

Through targeted and tailored messaging, visitors will be able to view a destination as more than a vacation get-a-way. Expanding on a tourist's interest and connection to a destination, this platform will introduce the greater possibilities that await--be it a second home, a small business or a major development opportunity.

"Investment Tourism begins with an evaluation of a destination's brand, its leadership and support assets," said Carolyn J. Feimster, CRX, CMD, Founder and President of CJF Marketing International. "Competitive advantages are highlighted and a unique outreach program that interfaces with the key marketing and economic development strategies is implemented. Through enhanced social media, and growing tech advancements including chatbots, virtual reality and augmented reality, the targeted opportunities to connect and educate are growing exponentially."

For destinations that already have both a well-constructed brand and a Travel & Tourism Program in place, these five tips will help capitalize on the current tourism market:
* Craft social media/digital ads inviting tourists to discover investment opportunities in your area with links to a robust, highly functional economic development website that includes top opportunities for investment.

* Create tourism videos that include a call-to-action to learn more about investment opportunities. Feature real stories about living and doing business in your city.

* Include a call-to-action in tourism print ads to "own" a piece of your destination.

* Insert investment opportunity messages within district light pole banner programs, expanding upon the typical dining, shopping, entertainment verbiage.

* Invest in a mobile visitor information center. Educate and assign staff to the center, ensuring your visitors see the best your destination has to offer - with friendly helpful information about all your assets, including investment opportunities.

For destinations ready to experience the next level with a comprehensive Investment Tourism Program and an individualized long-term investment platform please visit http://rma.us.com/services/investment-tourism/

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Registration Open for First Ever Charlotte Truck Pull – Fundraiser to support Move For Hunger, presented by MYMOVE

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Move For Hunger announced today that registration is open for the first-ever Charlotte Truck Pull, presented by MYMOVE. The event, in which teams of 5-10 will compete to see who can pull a moving truck 100 feet in the fastest time, will be held at Lenny Boy Brewing Co. (3000 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC, 28217) on Saturday, November 16 from Noon-4 p.m.

Registration is $100 per team and can be completed at CharlotteTruckPull.com. Proceeds from the event will benefit Move For Hunger, a national non-profit organization that has created a sustainable way for the relocation industry to reduce food waste and fight hunger.

"MYMOVE is thrilled to deepen our partnership with Move For Hunger and continue supporting our very own community during the inaugural truck pull here in Charlotte," said Ben Mark, MYMOVE's Director of Partnerships. "We hope this represents the first of many future opportunities to combine our two brands, engage people about the Move For Hunger cause, and further the effort to fight hunger."

Suddath Relocation Systems of Charlotte will provide one of their trucks for the event. As a member of Move For Hunger's national network of relocation professionals Suddath provides their customers with the opportunity to donate unopened, non-perishable food during the moving process and volunteers to deliver the donations to the local food bank, free of charge.

"At Suddath Relocation Systems of Charlotte, we are invested in our local community and giving back to those around us," said Monty Miller, Suddath's Vice President & General Manager, Network Operations. "It is an honor to be a Move for Hunger partner and we look forward to making a lasting impact on the lives that we touch with this partnership."

More than 1.5 million people in North Carolina, including 1 in 5 children, do not have reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food. Meanwhile, 40% of all the food in the United States is wasted. The funds raised at the Charlotte Truck Pull will support Move For Hunger's hunger relief and food rescue programs, both in North Carolina and nationwide.

ABOUT MOVE FOR HUNGER

Move For Hunger is a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has created a sustainable way to reduce food waste and fight hunger. We have mobilized the leaders of moving, relocation, and multi-family industries to provide their customers, clients, and residents with the opportunity to donate their food when they move. Members of Move For Hunger also organize community food drives, participate in awareness campaigns, and create employee engagement programs. For more information, or to find out how you can host your own food drive, visit http://www.moveforhunger.org/.

ABOUT MYMOVE

MYMOVE, LLC, owned by Red Ventures, LLC, is a media company with unbeatable technology, data and marketing expertise. We have an exclusive relationship with the USPS(R) that allows us to connect brands with roughly 39 million movers every year. We help the USPS(R) facilitate the official Change of Address process. Through this partnership, we're able to reach millions of movers at the most important point of their move. We help movers get unbeatable savings on products and services they need - and we help brands get in front of the right audience. We have 25 years of experience connecting movers with top brands in retail, entertainment, banking, insurance, telecommunications, home security and more. And we have a talented team of marketers, analysts, engineers, designers and copywriters who get the job done. For more information, please visit https://www.mymove.com/.

ABOUT SUDDATH RELOCATION SYSTEMS OF CHARLOTTE

With over a decade of local moving, storage and logistics experience in Charlotte, Suddath(R) has become the Tar Heel state's best choice for experienced, high-quality residential and commercial moving services, global mobility solutions and third-party logistics services. Suddath is a family moving company started three generations ago in 1919 in Jacksonville, FL. Since then, we have expanded our services globally, and now move tens-of-thousands of families and military members, thousands of businesses, and millions of pounds of products to destinations across the world each year with personalized care and attention. For more information, please visit https://suddath.com/charlotte/.

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Capital Automotive Group Runs ‘Share the Awareness’ Breast Cancer Campaign

RALEIGH, N.C. -- The Capital Automotive Group has chosen to bring awareness to the breast cancer topic for the month of October, 2019. October has been deemed "Breast Cancer Awareness Month" and the Capital Automotive Group will be participating in the program, not only to bring awareness to the plight of those affected by the disease, but also, to generously donate a portion of their proceeds for the month to their local Susan G. Komen affiliate.

This foundation continues to shed light upon the effects of breast cancer and help women learn early detection, become educated about the disease, and to provide support services.

The specific Capital stores that will participate in the event include: Capital Ford Raleigh, Capital Chevrolet, Capital Ford Rocky Mount, Capital Ford Hillsborough, and Capital Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM. Each store shares the vision for this campaign and will participate by donating a portion of their proceeds.

"I'm pleased to be involved in a great cause that, in the long run, I believe will benefit women's lives as research continues to find the cure," commented Scott Johnson, General Manager of Capital Ford. "We just want to do our part to help."

The Susan G. Komen Foundation is currently the largest and highest funded breast cancer organization in the United States. To date, they have invested 2.9 billion dollars in ground-breaking research while continuing to provide outreach programs to benefit community health and have launched other life-saving programs in over 60 countries.

For more information on Capital Automotive Group, please visit their website at: https://capitalautogroup.com/

For more information on the Susan G. Komen Foundation, please visit their website at: https://ww5.komen.org/

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C Diff Foundation’s Junior Infection Fighters Program Takes Action against Harmful Germs One Community at a Time Worldwide

NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. -- C Diff Foundation announced today that the inaugural C Diff Foundation Junior Infection Fighter Program was introduced to families and their children/teens in Chester County, Pennsylvania on October 12, 2019.

Dayle Skelly, Director of the Junior Infection Fighter Program and C. diff. Survivor said, "There shouldn't be an age limit for raising awareness of infection prevention. Children are our future and take forth the torch of knowledge to be shared with everyone in each community."

The volunteer program has been developed for children/teens with the participation and support of their parents/legal guardian and supervision of C Diff Foundation adult volunteers. C Diff Foundation's Junior Infection Fighters Program mission: "To educate and advocate for infection prevention with the children and teens and to inspire their social, academic, personal, and health care knowledge and partner with parents who share the same mission to prepare them to be members of ever changing global health care in societies worldwide."

C Diff Foundation's Junior Infection Fighter guidelines have been brought to fruition, under the direction of a leading infection preventionist, Maureen Spencer, RN, M.Ed., CIC.

Ms. Spencer who has been an Infection Preventionist for over 30 years and board certified in infection control (CIC). As one of the early pioneers in infection control, she was awarded the APIC National Carole DeMille Award in 1990 and was selected as one of the APIC Heroes of Infection Prevention in 2007 for her work in establishing a MRSA and Staph aureus Elimination Program at New England Baptist Hospital, an Orthopedic Center of Excellence in Boston. The ground breaking work was published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery

All volunteer attendees enjoyed spending time learning more about practicing healthy habits combined with infection prevention information during the inaugural community event.

"We work together to carve new paths in the multi-faceted patient and family programs offered by C Diff Foundation. Together we build awareness and advocate for C. diff. infection prevention, treatments, clinical trials, antibiotic-resistance, and environmental safety worldwide. We are truly grateful to the dedicated members taking the C Diff Foundation's mission to greater levels changing lives, and saving lives across the globe," said Nancy C. Caralla, Founding President, C Diff Foundation.

About The C Diff Foundation:

C Diff Foundation, a 501(c)(3) established 2012, comprised of 100% volunteering professionals is dedicated at supporting public health through education and advocating for Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) prevention, treatments, clinical trials, AMR, and environmental safety worldwide. Listen to "C.diff. Spores and More" Tuesdays at 1 p.m. ET (www.cdiffradio.com), sponsored by Rebiotix, a Ferring Pharmaceuticals company.

Learn more at: http://cdifffoundation.org

Follow C Diff Foundation on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Twitter @cdiffFoundation @Cdiff2019

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C Diff Foundation
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Bank of Southern California NA Names Jacob Mathews Managing Director of Business Banking

SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTC Pink: BCAL), a community business bank headquartered in San Diego, is pleased to announce that Jacob Mathews has joined the company as Managing Director of Business Banking. He will be responsible for expanding Bank of Southern California's client base by actively seeking new business opportunities in Los Angeles County and Orange County.

Mr. Mathews is an accomplished business banker with a wealth of in-market knowledge and a commitment to helping small businesses grow and succeed. Prior to joining Bank of Southern California, he served as Relationship Manager II with California Bank & Trust.

"We are pleased to welcome Jacob to our experienced team of Managing Directors. He is a deeply rooted and experienced banker with a proven history of delivering custom-tailored financial solutions to small and mid-sized businesses throughout Southern California," said John Chung, Group Managing Director. "We look forward to Jacob's contributions as Bank of Southern California continues to build upon its success and realize additional growth opportunities in Los Angeles County and Orange County," concluded Chung.

About Bank of Southern California:

A growing community bank, established in 2001, Bank of Southern California, N.A., with headquarters in San Diego, CA, is locally owned and managed, and offers a range of financial products to individuals, professionals and small-to-medium sized businesses. The Bank's solution-driven, relationship-based approach to banking provides accessibility to decision makers and enhances value through strong partnerships with its clients.

The Bank currently operates eleven branches in San Diego County, Los Angeles County, Orange County, and the Coachella Valley in Riverside County, as well as a production office in West Los Angeles.

For more information, please visit https://www.banksocal.com or call (858) 847-4780.

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The Nation’s 34th Largest Retail Insurance Broker Prime Risk Partners Joins EPIC

ATLANTA, Ga. -- Prime Risk Partners Inc. and EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, announced today that they have entered into an agreement to join forces. Prime Risk Partners, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, is a growing national firm of experienced insurance professionals dedicated to providing tailored solutions to help their clients manage a wide range of risks in a rapidly changing and unpredictable world.

Ranked among the top 35 retail insurance brokers in the United States, Prime Risk Partners employs a highly consultative approach to commercial insurance, personal insurance, risk management and employee benefits consulting services.

EPIC, founded in 2007, has grown to become one of the 15 largest U.S. retail insurance brokers and the nation's 9th largest privately-held insurance brokerage, with core beliefs in and a strong reputation for service excellence, innovation, community, collaboration and having fun - all in the interest of being a "people first" organization.

"Our partners have been delivering strategic guidance and service around the risk management, insurance and benefit consulting needs of our clients for decades," said Prime Risk Partners' Chairman & CEO Bret Quigley. "Joining EPIC will allow us to deliver an even broader and deeper set of capabilities and added value to our clients with the same commitment to excellence that has always been a hallmark of our partners."

"Our vision for Prime Risk Partners is to build a superior national insurance platform. Joining EPIC allows us to accelerate that vision rapidly with like-minded leadership we know well and respect," added Adam Meyerowitz, Prime Risk Partners' President and Co-Founder. "We are thrilled to join forces with such a unique and highly successful company as EPIC."

Prime Risk Partners will initially operate as Prime Risk Partners - an EPIC Company following closing. Prime Risk Partners' operating leadership and insurance professionals will continue to provide service from their existing locations. Adam Meyerowitz will join EPIC's executive leadership team.

Said EPIC President, Steve Denton, "Bret Quigley and Adam Meyerowitz have built Prime Risk Partners the right way by bringing together brokers and agents with great reputations and specialties in the markets they serve. Their team fits perfectly with our existing New York and New Jersey operations, adds a substantial presence to our Boston business and opens up a sizable new region for us in the Midwest. We are thrilled be able to partner with Prime Risk Partners and we look forward to the future together."

"We are delighted for Prime Risk to join the EPIC family, a unique platform in the insurance brokerage market focused on being the best home for producers and driving best-in-breed organic growth. Prime's integrated business fits well within EPIC and further bolsters our northeast hub, which has been a critical focus during our partnership with EPIC," said Steve Puccinelli, Partner at Oak Hill.

"We could not have asked for a better management team than the Prime Risk Partners team, led by Bret Quigley and Adam Meyerowitz, to help us take Prime Risk Partners from the idea stage to become the successful and growing top brokerage firm it is today," said Ganesh Rao, Managing Director at Thomas H. Lee Partners, Prime Risk Partners' original equity sponsor. "They have been fantastic partners and we are gratified to know that Prime Risk Partners will be well positioned to continue growing by joining forces with EPIC."

Barclays and Waller Helms Advisors acted as financial advisors and Weil, Gotshal & Manges acted as legal advisor to EPIC. Reagan Consulting acted as financial advisor and King & Spalding acted as legal advisor to Prime Risk Partners.

About Prime Risk Partners - an EPIC Company

Prime Risk Partners, headquartered in Atlanta, is a growing national firm of experienced insurance professionals dedicated to providing tailored solutions to help our clients manage a wide range of risks in an unpredictable world. Recently ranked among the top 35 brokers in the United States, Prime Risk Partners employs an ongoing consultative approach to meet commercial, personal, and employee benefits insurance needs. For additional information, please visit https://primeriskpartners.com.

About EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants

EPIC Holdings, Inc. is the corporate parent overseeing investments across the entire EPIC platform. The firm's core retail insurance brokerage business, EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, now has more than 2,000 team members operating from more than 70 offices across the U.S., providing Property and Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs, and Private Client solutions to EPIC clients.

EPIC has created a values-based, client-focused culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence. EPIC team members have consistently recognized their company as a "Best Place to Work" in multiple regions and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

EPIC ranks among the top 15 retail insurance brokers in the U.S. Backed and sponsored by Oak Hill Capital Partners, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country. For additional information, please visit https//epicbrokers.com.

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FormFree’s Brent Chandler, Faith Schwartz Lend Their Expertise to Prominent Mortgage Industry Events

ATHENS, Ga. -- FormFree(R) today announced that company board member Faith Schwartz and Founder and CEO Brent Chandler have been invited to share their subject matter expertise at prominent upcoming mortgage industry events. Schwartz and Chandler will participate on panels at the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Annual Convention and Expo and NEXT Mortgage Events' #NEXTDC19 conference, respectively.

The MBA Annual Convention and Expo takes place October 27-30, 2019, at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas.

Schwartz will participate in the Innovation and Tech breakout session "Perfect Harmony: Protecting Personal Information" on Tuesday, October 29, from 3 - 4 p.m., where she will discuss how lenders can best protect borrowers' sensitive financial information with co-panelists Louann Bernstone, managing director and head of vendor management at Promontory Fulfillment Service; Nicole Booth, vice president of public policy at Quicken Loans; and Courtenay R. Dunn, counsel at MERSCORP.

#NEXTDC19 takes place November 18-19, 2019, at the Kimpton Hotel Monaco in Washington, D.C.

Chandler will participate in the panel "Digital Impact: Drivers and expectations fueling (and stalling) mortgage's digital transformation" on Tuesday, November 19, from 2 - 3 p.m. Cindy Keith, director of product development at Fannie Mae, will moderate a discussion of digital mortgage transformation and its impact on various sectors of the housing industry featuring panelists Julie Jones, senior vice president at Class Valuation and Shelley Leonard, executive vice president at Black Knight.

"Mortgage technology is in the midst of an exciting evolution, and it is crucial that we prioritize the experiences of the people involved in the lending process as we reorganize processes and develop technology," said Chandler. "I look forward to discussing how the housing economy can work together to promote a measurably more frictionless, secure and productive home lending process."

FormFree is a proud sponsor of #NEXTDC19. Organized by NEXT Mortgage Events, Housing Finance Strategies and Women in Housing Finance, #NEXTDC19 is the first women's executive summit to bring together Washington policy makers, fintech luminaries and mortgage lending executives for a dedicated, ongoing conversation on housing policy's impact on mortgage lenders and fintech providers.

Additionally, FormFree will exhibit at the MBA Annual Convention and Expo, where the company can be found at booth #621. With over 4,000 attendees, the show is the largest mortgage industry event of the year.

About FormFree(R)

FormFree(R) is a market-leading fintech company whose revolutionary products AccountChek(R) and Passport(tm) are changing the credit decisioning landscape and encouraging lenders nationwide to incorporate a more holistic view of each borrower's financial DNA. To date, thousands of U.S. lenders and brokers have ordered millions of FormFree's patented verification reports representing over a trillion dollars in loan verifications. FormFree delights borrowers and lenders with a paperless experience, reduces origination timelines by up to 20 days and offers automated analysis and standardized delivery to lenders and investors using a secure ReIssueKey(tm). A HousingWire TECH100(tm) company for four consecutive years, FormFree is based in Athens, Georgia.

For more information, visit https://www.formfree.com/ or follow FormFree on LinkedIn.

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Former POET and Domtar Executive Mark DeAndrea Joins BioTork as President and Chief Strategy Officer

GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Industry Veteran Mark DeAndrea has been appointed as President & Chief Strategy Officer of BioTork. Mark's recent operational leadership experience includes Vice President and Business Unit Leader for Domtar BioMaterials (advanced materials and performance chemicals innovation and commercialization) and Senior Vice President of Strategic Development for POET.

Mr. DeAndrea's international leadership experience also includes private equity and investment banking, where he served as Partner and Managing Director for technology focused investment and M&A advisory firms.

BioTork, an innovator within the biotech and fermentation industry, is pleased to announce the addition of Mark DeAndrea as President & Chief Strategy Officer.

Mr. DeAndrea, a 20-year veteran of the renewable energy and bio-based materials industries, will oversee and drive strategic growth at BioTork. "Throughout my career, having led, or at least helped influenced, the growth and strategic direction for companies at various stages of the business life cycle, from early stage startup to Fortune 500, the opportunity I see at BioTork is second to none. I look forward to helping BioTork's adaptive evolution technology become the industry standard," said Mark.

He added, "This technology is transformational, as it crosses industries, improving performance and dramatically reducing costs, while maximizing partner's revenue streams and cash flows. Thereby accelerating the commercialization of new, sustainable, renewable, environmentally friendly technologies for the benefit of consumers and society."

"We are excited with the addition of Mark, as we have known him for years. He is a proven strategist and important addition to the BioTork leadership team," said Eudes de Crecy, CEO and founder of BioTork. "His vision and ability to identify new opportunities, new partners, and develop new projects, along with his knowledge, relationships, reputation, and experience, will be a great addition to the BioTork team."

DeAndrea and BioTork look forward to collaborating with firms in the biomaterials space who are looking to develop new revenue stream, leverage their biomass supply chain, and maximize profits by creating sustainable, bio-based products, and renewable energy. We are not developing new products, rather, we are solving problems for companies trying to commercialize new technology.

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About BioTork:

BioTork is a biotechnology company whose focus is the optimization of industrial fermentation processes. The company develops or improves scalable, highly efficient, and robust microorganisms and adapts them to their related industrial processing conditions. Thus, making the organisms capable of converting low-value carbon sources, such as agro-industrial by-products, into high-value chemical and materials (e.g.; biofuel, feed, and food ingredients). Using a state-of-the-art patented proprietary technology, BioTork has developed and mastered an industrial scale evolutionary optimization methodology that has applications in industries Agriculture, Biofuels, Biomaterials, Chemicals, Consumer Products, Pharmaceutical, Pulp and Paper, Food, and Feed, just to name a few.

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