Entertainment, Free News Articles, General Editorial, Sports and Activities

Nation’s ‘Fastest 10 Year-Old’ Sets Another Record at Start of 43rd Annual Colgate Women’s Games Track and Field Series

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Returning champions and promising newcomers from Boston to Virginia in first grade through college and beyond competed this weekend at the opening preliminary meet of the Colgate Women’s Games, the nation’s largest female amateur indoor track and field series.

Among the highlights this weekend; Avery Lewis of Friends’ Central School, who set two Colgate Women’s Games Records last season as an Elementary A competitor, moved up one age/grade division to Elementary B and set another record Sunday at the first preliminary meet of 43rd annual Colgate Women’s Games.

Lewis of Wynnewood, Pa. has been called one of the fastest girls in the nation every year since her 7th birthday. The ten-year old fifth grader turns 11 years-old today, December 21, 2016. Lewis now holds Elementary A Records in the 55M (7.75) and the 200M (28.08); and the Elementary B record in the 55M (7.35) (*See NOTE).

Meet Director Cheryl Toussaint said, “Avery is the only competitor to hold three Colgate Women’s Games concurrently. It’s really exciting when our younger participants excel because it inspires so many more to kids to choose athletics as a path to success. The Colgate Women’s Games help spotlight their achievements and we’re proud that athletes of all ages across the nation look to our stats and records as a benchmark in all our track and field events.”

In the High School division Friday evening, Dylann Core of Astor Collegiate Academy in the Bronx scored a double win against a tough field of veteran high school sprinters, crossing the tape in the 55M in 7.25 and the 200m in 26.08. Core’s victories are especially notable after placing 4th and 7th earlier this year at the AAU Invitational behind club teammates and returning high school champions in these fields. Another fast rising star, New Jersey’s Athing Mu of Trenton Central also scored a double win, placing first in the 400M (60.9) and the 800M (2:26.2). National champion My’Khiya Williams, who holds Colgate Women’s Games records in the Elementary B and Mid School high jump, cleared the bar at 5’4″ for the win.

In the Mid School division on Saturday, returning champion Brianna Brown of Bronx Latin won both the 200m (25.91) and 400 Meters (60.22); faster times than high school leaders in these events. Brown, who holds two national age division USATF records, was awarded the Colgate Games’ trophy for “Outstanding Competitor at the Finals” last season. Now a 7th grader, she began competing in the Colgate Women’s Games as an Elementary A competitor and has placed first overall in every event each year since.

“This year women’s track and field has been in the spotlight from the 2016 Olympics in Rio where Team USA featured six athletes who participated in the Colgate Women’s Games. The Games have now produced 26 Olympians and hundreds of national age/grade division champions, an inspiration to the thousands of girls and young women of all ages and abilities that compete each year. While top talent often gets the buzz, the Colgate Games are very much about gaining experience and self-esteem and the importance of continuing education for all who participate,” Toussaint said.

Also on Saturday, in the College Open division, Chante Moore of Gwynedd Mercy University in Pennsylvania won the 200M in 25.38 and the 400M in 58.3; fast opening meet races for the Pennsylvania High School Indoor and Outdoor track state champion, and the division’s best 200M and 400M times in recent history. Brooklyn’s Kezzian Jones won the shot put with a toss of 11.86M. The sophomore broke multiple Kingsborough College throwing records earlier this year including the shot put with a toss of 12.38M.

Nation’s Fastest 8 year-old:

On Sunday in the Elementary A division, 8-year old track sensation Junior Olympic champion Damira Allen of Chester Charter School in Pennsylvania won the 400M in 1:10.05 and the 800M in 2:34.5. Allen set a record as a 7 year-old in the ESPN Games with a 400M time of 1:09.39; and another this year at the AAU Junior Olympics in August in Texas with an astonishing 1:05.89 performance. The Colgate Women’s Games division record stands at 1:05.91 set by Philadelphia’s Kenai Bey-English in 2015. Allen’s 800M 2.34.5 is her fastest time at any major meet yet, and less than 2 seconds off a 30 year-old Colgate Women’s Games record set in 1986 set by All American Jawauna McMullen.

Participation in the Colgate Women’s Games is completely free. Girls and young women compete within their own age/grade divisions for ribbons, medals and points. Events include 55 meters, 55-meter hurdles, 200 meters, 400 Meters, 800 meters, 1500 meters, high jump and shot put. Top point scorers advance to the Finals where they compete for trophies and educational grants-in-aid from Colgate-Palmolive Company.

Four preliminary meets and a semi-finals at Pratt Institute will determine who will compete at the finals at the New Balance Track and Field Center at The Armory, New York Saturday, February 18, 2017, where trophies and educational grants-in-aid from Colgate-Palmolive Company are awarded to top place finishers in each grade division.

Hopeful young track stars, parents and coaches can find information about the program at http://www.colgategames.com/.

(*NOTE: Hand-timed. The hand-timed race will join, not erase an electronic timed 7.40 record set in 2003 by Rayona Lynch.)

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– Photo Caption: Philadelphia’s Avery Lewis Sets Her Third Age Division Record at the Opening Meet of the 43rd annual Colgate Women’s Games, at Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, N.Y. this weekend.

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Awards and Honors, Free News Articles

HousingWire Honors Mortgage Capital Trading President Curtis Richins with 2016 Vanguard Award

SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT), an industry leading hedge advisory firm and developer of MCTlive!(TM), the award-winning secondary marketing software suite, announced that its president, Curtis Richins, has been designated to HousingWire's Vanguard Award list for 2016. Now in its second year, the program recognizes executives that have made a positive impact at their companies and for the entire mortgage industry.

The list is comprised of C-level and business unit executives who have become leaders in their respective fields within housing and mortgage finance - those whose leadership is moving markets forward, each and every day. HousingWire states that it sets an extremely high bar for the very competitive contest of HW Vanguard Award winners.

"The HW Vanguards continued to impress going into its second year; the winners are second-to-none and this list represents the finest cross section of mortgage talent available," said Jacob Gaffney, HousingWire editor-in-chief.

Vanguard Award winners were chosen by the HousingWire editorial board based on tangible leadership within their companies and the industry at large. HousingWire provided details on this year's list, which included 40 total award recipients. All winners are executives, most being of the C-level suite; 23 of them serve as president or CEO of their company; eight of the winners are the founders of their company; and the list also contained a COO, executive director, division president, seven EVPs and an SVP.

Mr. Richins has been instrumental in helping MCT hone an unmatched value proposition for lenders that combines a hands-on approach to client support with award-winning secondary marketing technology, MCTlive! This very unique model, coupled with the recent expansion of MCT's business services, has resulted in MCT being catapulted from a mortgage pipeline hedging firm into a fully-integrated provider of capital markets services and technology.

"I'm honored to be among this year's list of mortgage executives that have received a Vanguard Award," said Richins. "We've worked very hard to grow MCT over the years, providing excellence in service and leading-edge secondary marketing technology to our client base. This award is absolutely a testament to the amazing, incredibly talented team that we are very fortunate to have at MCT."

Notable is that last year MCT's COO, Phil Rasori, was also honored as a Vanguard Award winner in the inaugural year of the prestigious list. Mr. Richins now joins the ranks in annual recognition that includes some very well-known, successful executives in the mortgage industry.

About MCT:

Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT) is a capital markets-focused risk management and advisory services company providing independent analysis, training, hedging strategy and loan sale execution support to clients engaged in the secondary mortgage market. Founded in San Diego, California in May 2001, the company has expanded to include field sales and support offices in Philadelphia, Dallas, San Francisco and Charlotte. MCT is a recognized leader in the industry and currently supports more than 150 clients on the HALO (Hedging And Loan sales Optimization) Program. The company also develops and supports MCTlive!(TM), an award-winning real-time, trading and best-execution secondary marketing platform. MCT's LockCentral(TM) is the industry's largest outsourced centralized lock desk service. For more information, visit www.mct-trading.com or call (619) 543-5111.

About HousingWire:

HousingWire.com is the leading independent source for news, commentary and analysis covering the entire mortgage banking and financial markets. Staffed by a core team of experienced journalists and editors, HousingWire.com delivers breaking news and opinions on U.S. housing and mortgage finance. HousingWire.com has a well-developed reputation for delivering today the news other trade outlets will be reporting on tomorrow - and our readers value the information they get from www.housingwire.com first.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Joe Bowerbank
Profundity Communications, Inc.
949-378-9685
jbowerbank@profunditymarketing.com

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Free News Articles, Legal and Law

Tax Attorney Mary King Attends CLE Seminar On Tax and Probate in Orlando Florida

SARASOTA, Fla. -- Attorney Mary King of the Law Office of Mary King P.L. has attended a continuing legal education credited seminar. Held in Orlando Florida, the seminar focused on tax law, probate and estate planning.

During the seminar, attendees earned a CLE credit and learned the latest in tax law, IRS defense, state probate law. In addition the brushing up on the latest state and federal laws, attendees enjoyed an excellent networking opportunity, allowing for the exchange of information between many other attorneys in the same areas of practice.

Attorney Mary King had this to say about the event, "CLE conferences are a great opportunity. Not only does the Florida Bar Association's requirement for attorneys to earn CLE credits every year help keep the Florida legal system strong, it facilitates an exchange of ideas and shared experiences between lawyers from across the state. The end result is clients can be sure that the attorney they have chosen to represent them will be better prepared as a result of CLE accredited conferences."

About Attorney Mary King:

A Peer Review Rated attorney for demonstrating the highest ethical standards and legal ability, Mary King's career as a IRS tax defense attorney began in 1993 after graduating from Stetson University College of Law. In addition to her law degree from Stetson, Mary King also earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Degree from the University of Florida, and a Master of Business Administration Degree in Finance from Wake Forest University, a Babcock Graduate School of Management in 1990.

Her career in tax law has primarily focused in IRS tax defense representation as well as business law, probate and estate planning. Mary is a member of the Florida Bar and is licensed to practice in the United States District Court, Middle District of Florida and the United States Tax Court. She is a member of the Sarasota County Bar Association, and the Florida Association for Women Lawyers. As a native Floridian, she grew up in St. Petersburg, and has lived in Sarasota since 1999.

Law Office Of Mary King, P.L.
Magic Oak Lane Sarasota FL 34232
941-906-7585

More information: http://www.floridataxlawyers.com/.

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Business, Free News Articles, NonProfit and Charities, Taxes and Accounting

Nonprofit Forum 2017 Dates and Agenda Announced by Financial Technologies & Management

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- Financial Technologies & Management (FTM) has released the dates and agenda for 2017 Nonprofit Forum monthly online event for nonprofit organizations.

Financial Technologies & Management's Jim Simpson, CPA will host each forum. Mr. Simpson is a nonprofit financial leader and trainer, CFO, Controller, and software advisor for over 25 years.

Upcoming Nonprofit Forum events include:

December 28, 2016, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Eastern
"Building a Better Budget."

January 25, 2017, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Eastern
"Year End Tax Compliance."

February 22, 2017, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Eastern
"Developing Effective Dashboards and Key Performance Indicators."

March 29, 2017, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Eastern
"Effective Grant Management."

April 26, 2017, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Eastern
"Why Your Nonprofit Should Consider the Cloud."

May 24, 2017 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Eastern
"Nonprofit Financial Reporting Including New FASB Reporting Requirements."

All nonprofits are welcome to attend the Nonprofit Forum sessions. There is no charge for participation, but registration is required: http://www.ftmllc.com/nonprofit-forum.html.

Previous Nonprofit Forum topics, such as "How to Protect Your Organization from Fraud," "Do You Know Your Full Costs and How to Recover Them?" and more are available as on demand videos.

"FTM has and continues to serve nonprofit organizations throughout Indiana and the United States," said James Simpson, CPA. "We are proud to serve the nonprofits who enhance our communities, cities, and the world."

The Nonprofit Forums are designed to educate and help nonprofit organization build stronger organizations that foster healthy financial management so that nonprofits may serve their constituents and communities for years to come.

About Financial Technologies & Management:

Financial Technologies & Management offers financial Management for nonprofits in Indianapolis, Indiana. FTM offers the resources to improve nonprofit accounting with nonprofit accounting services, nonprofit accounting software, and financial management training classes. Nonprofit organizations turn to FTM for improved financial operations and assistance in increasing capacity. Focusing exclusively on financial management for nonprofits, FTM has helped more than 350 nonprofit organizations in providing solutions to help their internal, community, and regulatory needs.

More information on FTM: http://ftmllc.com/.

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Business, Free News Articles

The Mortgage Collaborative Releases Aggressive 2016 Growth Data, Marking $150 Billion in Origination Volume

SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- The Mortgage Collaborative, the industry's premier mortgage cooperative, today released year-end data on its 2016 growth.

"Adding 50 new lender members and 20 new Preferred Partners in 2016 met the aggressive goals established by our Board, and grew our aggregate origination volume to over $150 billion," said David G. Kittle, CMB, the Collaborative's President.

"In addition to these amazing gains we've extended our partnerships with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and NAHREP, and hired two experienced professionals to support Rich Swerbinsky, our EVP of National Sales. Jen Peachman and Tom Gallucci bring valuable years of customer service experience to TMC," Kittle said.

"We also greatly expanded our educational and peer-to-peer networking platform that offered lender, networking calls on relevant and specific industry issues," he said. "As we move into 2017 TMC will continue to expand on both our Winter and Summer conferences, both of which were resoundingly successful in 2016."

About The Mortgage Collaborative:

Based in San Diego, CA, The Mortgage Collaborative was founded in 2013 to empower mortgage lenders across the country with better financial execution, reduced costs, enhanced expertise and improved compliance, as well as helping our members access the dynamic and changing consumer base in America.

The association is managed by its founding members, John Robbins, CMB; David Kittle, CMB; Gary Acosta, CEO of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP); Jim Park, former chair of the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA). Robbins and Kittle are former chairmen of the Mortgage Bankers Association of America.

For more information visit: http://www.mortgagecollaborative.com/.

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Free News Articles

Synergy SIS by Edupoint Selected for Nebraska ESUCC Cooperative Purchasing Program

LA VISTA, Neb. -- Synergy(R) Student Information System (SIS) from Edupoint(R) Educational Systems, creator of the industry-leading Synergy Education Platform for K-12 student information and learning management, has been selected by the Nebraska Educational Service Unit Coordinating Council (ESUCC) for inclusion in its Cooperative Purchasing program.

The ESUCC Cooperative Purchasing program provides an online Marketplace through which Nebraska school districts may purchase high quality products at a substantial savings. The program serves 17 state Educational Service Units (ESUs), which in turn service Nebraska school districts, impacting more than 300,000 students statewide.

Nebraska districts interested in Synergy SIS will be able to contact Edupoint right from the ESUCC Marketplace to request a quote, and Nebraska partner districts will receive support directly from Edupoint. Online renewals will be completed through a simple shopping cart process.

To qualify for participation in the ESUCC Cooperative Purchasing program, Edupoint responded to a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) issued jointly by ESUCC and the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE). In Tier 1 of a two-tier evaluation process, ESUCC and NDE qualified each vendor response. In Tier 2, approximately 55 representatives from school districts across the state met in Lincoln, Nebraska, to evaluate and rank the SIS solutions following presentations by the five qualifying vendors.

The major criteria considered in the Tier 2 evaluation included ability to meet minimum requirements, features supporting district level needs and workflow, ease or friendliness of use, overall district input on system as a whole, and openness and extensibility of the solution. Synergy SIS received the highest Tier 2 ranking.

"We are pleased to be part of the Nebraska ESUCC Cooperative Purchasing program," said Bob Weathers, CEO for Edupoint. "We look forward to developing lasting partnerships with school districts throughout Nebraska and providing our world class Synergy SIS to help them solve data challenges and achieve their goals."

About Edupoint Educational Systems

For over thirty years, the leadership of Edupoint Educational Systems has provided well-designed, technologically-advanced student data management systems that empower all K-12 stakeholders with the tools they need to improve student achievement. The fully-integrated Synergy(R) Education Platform includes Synergy(R) SIS, the most powerful K-12 student information system available today, Synergy(R) LMS, an all-in-one learning and assessment platform, and Synergy(R) SE. Thousands of schools nationwide choose the Synergy Education Platform to support more than 3.5 million students.

More information: http://www.Edupoint.com/.

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Awards and Honors, Free News Articles, Insurance

EPIC Insurance Recognized for a Seventh Time as a Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, has been recognized by their team members nationally as one of the "Best Places to Work in Insurance" in a survey conducted annually by Business Insurance Magazine and co-sponsor Best Companies Group. This is the 7th time that EPIC has received this significant and meaningful award.

Only 75 companies nationally are selected as "Best Places to Work in Insurance," based largely on a high level of employee engagement and overall satisfaction with company culture, benefit programs, management practices, career opportunities, and work life balance.

Based on employee feedback, EPIC was ranked #10 in the medium employer category (250 - 999 U.S. employees), where just 17 companies were recognized.

According to Business Insurance, "The 2016 Best Places to Work in Insurance feature showcases the firms that are leading the industry as employers of choice. What they all have in common is a strong commitment to attracting, developing and retaining great talent through employee benefits and other programs that their people value."

"At EPIC, we believe that a strong, positive culture is built on opportunity, personal responsibility, mutual trust and respect, commitment to community, a healthy work/life balance, and having fun," said Mary Smith, executive vice president of human resources. "These beliefs and values - what we call our 'EPICness' - are key to attracting and retaining the industry's best professionals; effectively serving our clients; and providing the foundation for sustained growth and success. We are honored to receive this recognition from our team members, Business Insurance and Best Companies Group for a seventh year in 2016."

About EPIC

EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property and casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm. 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 now has more than 850 team members operating from offices across the U.S., providing Property Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to more than 13,000 clients.

With more than $250 million in revenues, EPIC ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the United States. Supported by the Carlyle Group, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country.

For additional information, please visit http://www.epicbrokers.com/.

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Entertainment, Free News Articles, Regional Events

Seattle Bash announces 15th Annual INDULGENCE New Year’s Eve Bash at The Museum of Pop Culture

SEATTLE, Wash. -- Seattle Bash, a leading event production company in the Puget Sound area, today announced the INDULGENCE New Year's Eve Bash would continue the long tradition of being held at The Museum of Pop Culture (formerly EMP Museum) located in downtown Seattle.

"INDULGENCE," known as "Seattle's best New Year's Eve party," has sold out every year for the last 14 years, primarily because of its unique proposition to attendees: offering four areas of entertainment in one event.

The INDULGENCE New Year's Eve Bash provides 4 unique areas of entertainment located throughout the MoPOP including two live bands, two DJs, an exclusive VIP area, a comedy lounge, and the popular local venue: Museum of Pop Culture (formerly EMP). Everything is included for one price.

Selected details from the INDULGENCE website:
2,500 swanky party guests
4 unique experiences
3 areas of live entertainment
1 exclusive VIP area
1 live Comedy Theater.

Additional details include: Party Fever Stage - Brand X High Energy Party Band brings the best party hits from the 70s, 80s, 90s and today; the You Spin Me Right Round The 80's Stage - Hairstorm, Seattle's premier 80's hair rock tribute band,; The live Comedy Theater - renowned stand-up comedians; Party the night away right underneath the iconic Space Needle with access to the amazing MoPOP included (a $30 value) - most exhibits will be open.

The INDULGENCE signature of 4 unique entertainment experiences all in one venue for one price continues its tradition of being one of the largest New Year's Eve events in the Northwest on December 31st, 2016 at Mo POP at 325 5th Ave North, Seattle, WA 98109.

WHAT: INDULGENCE New Year's Eve Bash at MoPOP.
WHEN: December 31, 2016, 8 p.m.
WHERE: MoPOP under the Space Needle at 325 5th Ave N, Seattle WA 98109.
PRICE: $79 and up
AGE: 21+, must bring valid photo ID.

More information at: http://www.seattlebash.com/.

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Business, Free News Articles, Software

Rod Gummerman Joins Utelogy Corporation as Senior Developer

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Utelogy Corporation, creator of software for control and management of audiovisual systems for business and education, brings Rod Gummerman on board as Senior Developer in the company's most recent hire.

Utelogy provides Software-Defined audiovisual (SDAV) technology for control management, analytics and services for smart classrooms, conference rooms and video-conference rooms.

"It's great to have Rod join the Utelogy team as he brings more than three decades of technical and leadership experience," said Frank Pelkofer, CEO of Utelogy. "I was happy to hear that Rod saw Utelogy as a company he'd like to be a part of due to our agility and industry-leading, industry-changing software development."

Gummerman is a graduate of California State University - Long Beach with degrees in Computer Science and Finance. As Senior Developer he will work in the Utelogy Costa Mesa office. Gummerman specializes in system architecture and design with 33 years experience in software development in Windows and .Net.

About Utelogy Corporation:

Started in 2009, Utelogy Corporation publishes an enterprise technology control and management platform without limits. Utelogy is a flexible, scalable software solution for control and management of AV systems that puts the power in the hands of the user. Learn more: http://www.utelogy.com/.

* Photo Caption: Rod Gummerman, Senior Developer.

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Awards and Honors, Free News Articles

Vladimir Bien-Aime Honored with HousingWire’s 2016 Vanguard Award

LANSDALE, Pa. -- Global DMS, a leading provider of cloud-based compliant valuation management solutions, announced that its president and CEO, Vladimir Bien-Aime, was selected as one of HousingWire's 2016 Vanguard Award winners. The program is now in its second year, with 40 highly accomplished executives earning a spot on the 2016 list.

Winners were comprised of demonstrated leaders in the housing industry, achieving success that has impacted not only the members of individual organizations, but also the entire industry. The program recognizes C-level and business unit executives who have become leaders in their respective fields within housing and mortgage finance - those whose leadership is moving markets forward, every day.

HousingWire states that it sets an extremely high bar for choosing its second annual list of HW Vanguards, which is a very competitive contest.

"The HW Vanguards continued to impress going into its second year; the winners are second-to-none and this list represents the finest cross section of mortgage talent available," said Jacob Gaffney, HousingWire editor-in-chief.

Vanguard Award Stats:
- 40 winners in total
- Second annual list
- Winners were chosen by HousingWire editorial board based on tangible leadership within their companies and the industry at large
- All winners are executives, most being of the C-level suite
- 23 of the winners serve as president or CEO of their company
- There was also a COO, an executive director, a division president, seven EVPs and an SVP
- Eight of the winners are the founders of their company.

"I'm flattered to have been selected by HousingWire's editorial board as a 2016 Vanguard Award winner," commented Vladimir Bien-Aime, president and CEO of Global DMS. "When I founded Global DMS back in 1999, I did so with the vision of becoming one of the mortgage industry's leading valuation management software providers. With the hard work and dedication from the entire Global DMS team, that goal has been achieved and we continue to deliver some of the most innovative enterprise-level applications in our space."

Mr. Bien-Aime is an active member of the national Mortgage Bankers Association and regularly attends state and regional trade shows and conferences. He is commonly invited to speak on industry panel sessions and roundtables on the topic of appraisals and other relevant subjects in his area of expertise. In addition, he has authored numerous articles, documents and white papers on the topic of mortgage valuations, trends, issues and more.

About Global DMS(R):

Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, Global DMS is a leading provider of commercial and residential real estate valuation solutions catering to lenders, servicers, AMCs, appraisers and other real estate entities. The company's solution set is cost effectively delivered on a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) transactional basis that ensures compliance adherence, reduces costs, increases efficiencies and expedites the entire real estate appraisal process.

The product line-up includes its eTrac(R) valuation management platform, eTrac Web Forms, Global Kinex, AVMs and data analytics products, BPO management platform, the MISMO Appraisal Review System (MARS), ATOM (Appraisal Tracking On Mobile) and AMCmatch.com. For more information, visit the company's website at www.globaldms.com or call (877) 866-2747.

About HousingWire:

HousingWire.com is the leading independent source for news, commentary and analysis covering the entire mortgage banking and financial markets. Staffed by a core team of experienced journalists and editors, HousingWire.com delivers breaking news and opinions on U.S. housing and mortgage finance. HousingWire.com has a well-developed reputation for delivering today the news other trade outlets will be reporting on tomorrow - and our readers value the information they get from HousingWire.com first,

MEDIA CONTACT:
Joe Bowerbank
Profundity Communications, Inc.
949-378-9685
jbowerbank@profunditymarketing.com

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