Insurance, Management Changes, Real Estate

Josh Ream Joins Wholesale Trading Co-Op in Atlanta

Author: Wholesale Trading Co-Op Insurance Services, LLC
Dateline: San Francisco, California (SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.)  | Mon, 19 Aug 2013

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “WTCI (Wholesale Trading Co-Op Insurance Services, LLC) today announced that property brokerage veteran Josh Ream has joined the firm as Vice President/Property Broker in Atlanta, Georgia.”



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WTCI (Wholesale Trading Co-Op Insurance Services, LLC) today announced that property brokerage veteran Josh Ream has joined the firm as Vice President, Property Broker in Atlanta, Georgia.

Ream joins WTCI from Willis North America, Inc., where he specialized in the analysis and placement of complex, shared and layered property programs. Prior to his tenure at Willis, Ream held property brokerage positions at Hilb, Rogal and Hobbs Co. and Hobbs Group. Ream has developed a recognized property brokerage expertise in the real estate sector, including REIT's, hospitality, retail, habitational and builder's risk.

John Jennings, WTCI's President and CEO commented, "Josh's extensive knowledge of the property marketplace matches up perfectly with the principal industry sectors of our key retail members, providing further depth and experience to complement WTCI's retail-focused, customer service model."

Ream will be based in WTCI's Atlanta office, reporting to WTCI's property team leader and Director, Kenyon Hall.

Josh Ream can be reached at:

Wholesale Trading Co-Op Insurance Services, LLC
3455 Peachtree Road NE, 5th Floor
Atlanta, GA 30326
direct: +1-404-995-6945.

About WTCI:

Wholesale Trading Co-Op Insurance Services, LLC is an independently operated and managed wholesale brokerage firm that collaborates directly with its retail insurance broker members to develop comprehensive placement strategies to better serve clients. The WTCI model increases transparency between retail brokers and specialty insurance markets, reduces frictional costs, and develops exclusive programs and binding authority facilities for its retail owner members.

WTCI offices are located in San Francisco, New York and Atlanta.

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

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Business, Insurance, Management Changes

EPIC adds Principal Dawn Jeffery in the Inland Empire

Author: Edgewood Partners Insurance Center
Dateline: Ontario, California (ONTARIO, Calif.)  | Mon, 12 Aug 2013

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “Edgewood Partners Insurance Center, a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, has added Dawn Jeffery as a property and casualty insurance producer in its Inland Empire division. Dawn brings 28 years of experience in risk management and commercial insurance program development and management to EPIC.”



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Edgewood Partners Insurance Center, a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, has added Dawn Jeffery as a property and casualty insurance producer in its Inland Empire division. Dawn brings 28 years of experience in risk management and commercial insurance program development and management to EPIC.

Her industry expertise includes construction, transportation and non-profit clients.

Dawn's responsibilities will include the acquisition of new clients as well as the design, placement and oversight of risk management and property and casualty insurance programs. She will report to Dan Ryan, managing principal of EPIC's Inland Empire division.

"Dawn's client focus, personal connection to the Inland Empire and proven ability to deliver comprehensive, cost-effective solutions make her a great fit for EPIC," said EPIC co-founder Dan Francis. "We are excited to have another professional of Dawn's caliber join our growing Inland Empire team."

Prior to joining EPIC, Dawn owned her own consulting business (Insurance Management and Consultants) where she trained producers and account executives. In this role she also handled claims and conducted workers' compensation and general liability audits.

In addition to her extensive experience as a producer/broker, Dawn has also held a variety of executive management positions in sales, marketing and agency operations.

Dawn attended California Baptist University where she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology. She also obtained a Juris Doctorate Degree from California Southern School of Law in Riverside. Dawn is currently working on her Masters Degree in Psychology at California Baptist University.

A long time resident of the Inland Empire, Dawn enjoys writing, live theater and mentoring and advocating for foster children and the organizations that support them.

"EPIC is committed to delivering a high return and real value to their clients," said Dawn. "They have exciting plans for expansion in the Inland Empire and across the country and I appreciate that personal accountability and team work are key EPIC values. I'm truly excited to be a part of this growing, dynamic company."

Dawn Jeffery can be reached at:
EPIC
3200 Guasti Rd
Ontario, CA 91761
909-456-8946 Office
951-961-1541 Mobile
djeffery[at]edgewoodins.com.

EPIC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EPICInsuranceBrokersAndConsultants .

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 across California and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

The 7th largest broker based in the U.S. West, EPIC has more than 300 team members operating from ten offices across California (Los Angeles, Irvine, Ontario, Inland Empire, Fresno, Folsom, San Francisco, San Mateo, Petaluma and San Ramon) and in Denver, Colorado and New York.

With more than $80 million in revenues, EPIC ranks among the top 40 retail insurance brokers in the United States. The company's strategic plan calls for more than doubling revenue over the next five years ($250 million by 2018) and further expansion across the country. For additional information, please visit http://www.edgewoodins.com/ .

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Business, Economic Development, Management Changes

Workforce Investment Board Executive Director Elected California Workforce Association Chair

Author: San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board
Dateline: San Bernardino, California (SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.)  | Mon, 29 Jul 2013

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “The San Bernardino Workforce Investment Board today announced that executive director, Sandy Harmsen, was elected Chair of the California Workforce Association's Executive Committee. Harmsen will be serving her second term in this role.”



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The San Bernardino Workforce Investment Board today announced that executive director, Sandy Harmsen, was elected Chair of the California Workforce Association's Executive Committee. Harmsen will be serving her second term in this role.

Harmsen has more than 19 years of workforce development experience and is currently the executive director of the County of San Bernardino Workforce Investment Board. Since taking this role in 2008, Harmsen has led county programs recognized by the National Association of Counties and the Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration.

"As one of California's foremost workforce development experts, Sandy understands what jobs are in demand and methods required to train the unemployed for these positions. Her expertise is a driving force of the California Workforce Association's success and we are very pleased to have her leading our Board of Directors for another year," stated executive director Bob Lanter.

Among other honors, she has received seven awards from National Association of Counties, testified for the national legislature on workforce issues, and was recognized by the Inspector General for best practices in three programs.

The California Workforce Association is a nonprofit membership organization that develops public policy strategies and builds local capacity to address critical workforce issues across California. The association represents Workforce Investment Boards throughout the state that are responsible for developing locally-based workforce strategies and solutions.

"Sandy's extensive knowledge of workforce development issues and her ability to develop effective workforce programs have earned her national recognition," said Janice Rutherford, Chair of the Board of Supervisors. "Under her outstanding leadership, in one year, the County of San Bernardino trained 3,300 job seekers for high-demand industries and built relationships with 2,800 businesses."

For information about the County of San Bernardino Workforce Investment Board's no-cost programs, contact 1 (800) 451-JOBS or visit www.csb-win.org .

About the California Workforce Association:

The CWA is a nonprofit membership organization that develops public policy strategies and builds local capacity to address critical workforce issues across California. CWA represents Workforce Investment Boards who are responsible for developing locally-based workforce strategies and solutions through a network of One-Stop Career Centers and other workforce partners.

Membership composition is reflective of CWA's local partnerships and collaborations with educational institutions, economic development professionals, chambers and business associations, as well as local nonprofits, government and community-based organizations that have a vested interest in workforce excellence.

About the Workforce Investment Board of San Bernardino County:

The Workforce Investment Board of San Bernardino County (WIB) is comprised of private business representatives and public partners appointed by the County of San Bernardino Board of Supervisors. The Workforce Investment Board strives to strengthen the skills of the County's workforce through partnerships with business, education and community-based organizations. The County of San Bernardino Board of Supervisors is committed to providing county resources, which generate jobs and investment.

The Workforce Investment Board, through the County of San Bernardino's Economic Development Agency and Workforce Development Department, operates the County of San Bernardino's Employment Resource Centers (ERCs) and Business Resource Centers (BRCs). The ERCs provide individuals with job training, placement and the tools to strengthen their skills to achieve a higher quality of life. The BRCs support and provide services to the County's businesses including employee recruitment.

Employers and job seekers who are interested in the Workforce Investment Board programs may call: (800) 451-JOBS or visit http://www.csb-win.org/ . Also follow us on: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SBWIB - on Twitter @InlandEmpireJob and on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/SBCountyWIB .

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Business, Insurance, Management Changes

EPIC adds Principal Chuck Cushner in San Mateo – California’s Fastest Growing Brokerage Continues to Add Top Professionals

Author: Edgewood Partners Insurance Center
Dateline: San Mateo, California (SAN MATEO, Calif.)  | Wed, 24 Jul 2013

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (EPIC), a California retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, has added Charles M. 'Chuck' Cushner as a principal and property and casualty insurance producer. Respected and well-connected in the San Francisco Bay Area business community, Cushner brings decades of experience to EPIC in risk management.”



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Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (EPIC), a California retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, has added Charles M. 'Chuck' Cushner as a principal and property and casualty insurance producer. Respected and well-connected in the San Francisco Bay Area business community, Cushner brings decades of experience to EPIC in risk management.

"Chuck's client focus, deep roots in the Bay Area and proven ability to deliver creative, cost-effective solutions make him a great fit for EPIC," said EPIC co-founder Dan Francis. "I've known Chuck for many years and am excited to have another professional of his caliber join our rapidly expanding team."

Cushner's responsibilities will include the acquisition of new clients. He will also design, place and oversee risk management and property and casualty insurance programs.

Prior to EPIC, Cushner was a senior vice president with Wells Fargo Insurance Services in San Carlos, Calif. Cushner began his career with Calco Insurance Brokers and Agents in San Mateo, Calif. before moving to ABD Insurance and Financial Services in Redwood City, Calif.

A long time resident of San Mateo, Cushner is involved in numerous local community service and civic organizations. In addition, he is a member of Peninsula Country Club, where he has served as president.

"EPIC delivers real value and a high return to their clients. I appreciate that innovation and personal accountability are among their core values," said Cushner. "In addition, EPIC has aggressive plans for national expansion and adding new client-focused resources. I'm truly excited to be a part of what they are building."

About Edgewood Partners Insurance Center:

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 across California and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

The 7th largest broker based in the U.S. West, EPIC has more than 300 team members operating from nine offices across California (Los Angeles, Irvine, Ontario, Inland Empire, Folsom, San Francisco, San Mateo, Petaluma and San Ramon), in Denver, Colorado and New York.

With more than $80 million in revenues, EPIC ranks among the top 40 retail insurance brokers in the United States. The company's strategic plan calls for more than tripling revenue over the next five years ($250 million by 2018) and further expansion across the country. For additional information, please visit http://www.edgewoodins.com/ .

Chuck Cushner can be reached at:
EPIC
2000 Alameda de las Pulgas, Suite 280
San Mateo, CA 94403
650-295-4658 Office
650-868-2789 Mobile
Ccushner[at]edgewoodins.com

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Legal and Law, Management Changes

VLP’s Corporate and Emerging Growth Practices Strengthen with Addition of Conrad Everhard

Author: VLP Law Group LLP
Dateline: New York, New York (NEW YORK, N.Y.)  | Mon, 08 Jul 2013

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “VLP Law Group this week announced the continued expansion of its East Coast corporate practice with the addition of Conrad Everhard, who joins as a partner in New York. Everhard is a senior corporate and transactional attorney with over 20 years of private practice experience and three years as General Counsel.”



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VLP Law Group this week announced the continued expansion of its East Coast corporate practice with the addition of Conrad Everhard, who joins as a partner in New York. Everhard is a senior corporate and transactional attorney with over 20 years of private practice experience and three years as General Counsel.

"I am very excited about joining VLP and being able to provide my clients with an innovative approach and cost-effective legal services, said Everhard. "I believe VLP offers my clients an excellent opportunity to receive outstanding legal service and an excellent technology platform."

Everhard has significant M&A experience counseling publicly traded and private buyers and sellers in executing, structuring and negotiating complex buy-out, spin-off, joint venture and sale transactions in many industries, including financial services, software, telecom, alternative energy, automotive parts, paper packaging, textile and computer hardware. He has broad-based corporate finance experience, with particular emphasis in the private equity and venture capital sectors, and substantial corporate governance experience, including managing and counseling sophisticated boards of directors, overseeing stockholder actions and communications and resolving stockholder disputes.

"We are delighted to have Conrad join our Corporate and Emerging Growth practice," said Christopher La Chance, head of the firm's Corporate and Securities practice group. "His experience as General Counsel and the numerous complex transactions on which he has advised in private practice provide him a unique perspective that will benefit our clients and further enhance our East Coast capabilities."

"Conrad's addition, plus the recent addition of Marcus Wilkinson, further strengthens our New York and tri-state Emerging Growth practice and we are excited about the opportunities and additional expertise this will present to our client base," said Martin Levenglick, VLP corporate partner and a member of the firm's hiring committee.

Prior to joining VLP Law Group, Mr. Everhard was General Counsel for AE Polysilicon Corporation. Before that, he was in private practice in New York City for twenty-two years, with firms including Jones Day, Thelen & Reid, K&L Gates and Greenberg Traurig.

Mr. Everhard graduated cum laude from Seton Hall University School of Law, where he received the American Jurisprudence Award in Securities Regulation and the Chicago Title Insurance Company Award in Real Property. He has a B.S.F.S. from Georgetown University, School of Foreign Service. Mr. Everhard is a member of the New York, New Jersey and Florida Bars and has served on the board of advisors of Edison Innovation Fund, a venture capital fund created by the State of New Jersey (EDA) to assist high tech and life sciences businesses in New Jersey.

About VLP's Corporate Practice:

VLP has a broad-based corporate practice which is focused on the representation of start-up, middle market and later-stage companies across a range of industries, sectors and technologies, including life sciences, medical devices, clean tech and alternative energy, software, internet and e-commerce, telecommunications, semiconductors, advanced materials, consulting and professional services and government services, among others. VLP's corporate attorneys strive to understand our clients' business and technology to allow us to better collaborate and provide advice with respect to ongoing operational and transactional matters

Our attorneys have an average of over ten years' experience, much of it with large national and global law firms, and leverage that experience every day to deliver corporate legal services at a high level of efficiency and cost-effectiveness to VLP's clients.

For more information regarding corporate-related legal services that VLP offers, please click on the following links: Emerging Growth & Start-Up Companies; M&A; and Securities & Capital Raising. We also provide counsel and assistance to our clients in a number of related areas, including executive and general employee compensation and employment matters and tax structuring and counseling.

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About VLP:

Founded in 2008, VLP is a business and transactional law firm that delivers top quality, efficient and cost-effective legal services. Our practice reaches across many industry sectors, including high tech, life sciences, angel and venture capital financings, clean tech, retail, consumer product, commercial lending and real estate. VLP has continued its strong growth, and is made up of noted attorneys with significant experience who believe VLP's unique, client-oriented and cost-effective model is the best platform for their practice. Our partners are regularly recognized by their peers as outstanding attorneys, and the firm has been recognized as a top company for its promotion of quality of life in the workplace. Our lean model means that we can provide sophisticated, focused services to our clients, and we can do it at competitive rates.

VLP partners represent clients that vary in size from individual executives and early-stage startups to Fortune 500 companies. Our clients include public and private corporations, venture capital investors, private equity funds, educational institutions, nonprofits and individuals. We provide general corporate, licensing, contract, intellectual property protection and counseling, securities regulation, financing, employment, merger and acquisition, real estate, tax and other legal services.

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

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Legal and Law, Management Changes

VLP Expands Technology Transaction Practice with Addition of Darius Kharabi

Author: VLP Law Group LLP
Dateline: Los Angeles, California (LOS ANGELES, Calif.)  | Mon, 08 Jul 2013

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “VLP Law Group LLP is pleased to announce that Darius Kharabi has joined the firm as Partner in the Technology Transactions practice. Darius will be based in Los Angeles, Calif. Mr. Kharabi advises companies in a variety of industries, with a focus on the health care and technology spaces.”



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VLP Law Group LLP is pleased to announce that Darius Kharabi has joined the firm as Partner in the Technology Transactions practice. Darius will be based in Los Angeles, Calif. Mr. Kharabi advises companies in a variety of industries, with a focus on the health care and technology spaces.

Kharabi represents clients in technology transactions including license, asset purchase, partnering, development, distribution, consulting, supply, and services arrangements. Mr. Kharabi has significant expertise in areas specific to medical device manufacturers such as clinical studies, sponsored research and contract development and manufacturing. Having worked on the company-side from concept to commercial product, Darius' practice includes both start-up and later stage companies.

"Darius Kharabi will be a terrific addition to our growing Technology Transactions team," said Baird Garrett, Chair of VLP's Technology Transactions Group. "His impressive academic credentials and extensive experience practicing at a leading national law firm and as in-house counsel, will be an asset to our clients and will enhance our capabilities in the life sciences."

Darius began his career in the Technology Transactions Group at Wilson Sonsini in Palo Alto, Calif. and San Diego, Calif. Prior to joining VLP, he was Vice President, Corporate Development at OrthAlign, Inc., a commercial stage medical device company based in Orange County, Calif. where he served in business roles of increasing responsibility in addition to being sole in-house counsel. In his in-house capacity, Darius oversaw all legal matters, including technology transactions, intellectual property strategy, and general corporate. His business experience includes managing four company financings, three clinical studies, the launch of two products, and international distribution on four continents. This experience has given Darius a unique appreciation for the business environments that his clients operate in and has enabled him to give legal counsel with this in mind.

"I am excited to be a part of VLP's vibrant and growing technology transactions team," said Kharabi. "I look forward to expanding my practice and working with seasoned lawyers who provide counsel at lower prices than those at traditional law firms."

Mr. Kharabi received his J.D. from Stanford Law School and his M.B.A. from the Stanford Graduate School of Business. He received his B.S. in Biochemistry from Georgetown University, Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa.

About VLP's Technology Transactions Group:

VLP's Technology Transactions Group is comprised of seasoned attorneys with extensive experience in the representation of clients in domestic and international commercial transactions involving a wide range of technology and intellectual property assets. Our attorneys advise clients on the development, acquisition, commercialization, exploitation and disposition of technology and intellectual property in the software (including open source), hardware, networking, Internet, life sciences, clean tech and interactive media sectors in connection with hundreds of transactions each year. These transactions include strategic alliances, development agreements, manufacturing agreements, OEM agreements, distribution agreements, licensing agreements, complex commercial agreements, as well as terms of use and terms of service for web-based service offerings.

In addition to experience in private practice, many of VLP's Technology Transaction Group attorneys have significant in-house legal and business experience, so they understand the need to learn and secure the client's objectives in an efficient manner. When representing providers of technology products and services, our attorneys draw on a deep understanding of technologies, markets and business models, enabling them to apply sophisticated legal concepts using a practical, business-oriented approach that gets deals done, while protecting the interests of our clients. When representing buyers of technology products and services, our attorneys understand which issues matter most, so they can focus on what is important to the client.

About VLP Law Group LLP:

Founded in 2008, VLP is a business and transactional law firm that delivers top quality, efficient and cost-effective legal services. Our practice reaches across many industry sectors, including high tech, life sciences, angel and venture capital financings, clean tech, retail, consumer product, commercial lending and real estate.

VLP has continued its strong growth, and is made up of noted attorneys with significant experience who believe VLP's unique, client-oriented and cost-effective model is the best platform for their practice. Our partners are regularly recognized by their peers as outstanding attorneys, and the firm has been recognized as a top company for its promotion of quality of life in the workplace. Our lean model means that we can provide sophisticated, focused services to our clients, and we can do it at competitive rates.

VLP partners represent clients that vary in size from individual executives and early-stage startups to Fortune 500 companies. Our clients include public and private corporations, venture capital investors, private equity funds, educational institutions, nonprofits and individuals. We provide general corporate, licensing, contract, intellectual property protection and counseling, securities regulation, financing, employment, merger and acquisition, real estate, tax and other legal services.

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

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Banking and Finance, Management Changes

Mark Hammond Joins United Shore Financial Services as Co-Chairman

Author: United Shore Financial Services
Dateline: Troy, Michigan (TROY, Mich.)  | Mon, 24 Jun 2013

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “USFS (United Shore Financial Services), one of the nation's largest and fastest growing mortgage lenders, announced that Mark Hammond will be joining the company as co-chairman. Hammond will work closely with Jeff Ishbia, current chairman and founder of USFS, in leading the 27-year-old company. USFS operates three brands: United Wholesale Mortgage, the fourth largest wholesale mortgage lender in the country; Shore Mortgage; and Capital Mortgage Funding.”



A R T I C L E:

USFS (United Shore Financial Services), one of the nation's largest and fastest growing mortgage lenders, announced that Mark Hammond will be joining the company as co-chairman. Hammond will work closely with Jeff Ishbia, current chairman and founder of USFS, in leading the 27-year-old company. USFS operates three brands: United Wholesale Mortgage, the fourth largest wholesale mortgage lender in the country; Shore Mortgage; and Capital Mortgage Funding.

Hammond is best known for being a member of the founding management team at Flagstar Bank, where he served in multiple roles including chief executive officer, president and vice chairman. At Flagstar, he was instrumental in growing the company from being a de novo bank to a major financial institution with a highly influential national presence, more than $16.8 billion in assets, and a well-respected brand name within the mortgage industry. He has also served on the advisory board for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and Real Estate One. Currently, Hammond is a managing partner of Alidade Capital, a Michigan-based private equity firm.

"Mark brings many years of mortgage banking experience to USFS and a proven track record of successfully growing organizations and increasing revenue," said Jeff Ishbia, chairman and founder of USFS. "He will unequivocally play a pivotal role in taking USFS to new heights. We are very excited to add an executive of Mark's caliber who possesses extensive strategic growth knowledge and capability."

Hammond remarked: "After spending time with the team at USFS and closely evaluating its unique business model, expansion plans and vision, it was clear that there are many positive synergies we have in how to take USFS to the next level. Joining USFS as co-chairman was an easy decision for me to make and I am confident that we will attain our goals."

"We have already been growing USFS at a very rapid rate and Mark shares our unwavering mission to establish us as one of the most wildly successful and respected mortgage lenders in the industry," said Mat Ishbia, CEO of USFS and president of UWM. "I look forward to working with him and the positive impact he will have on USFS."

Earlier this year, USFS brought its more than 1,200 employees together under one roof at its new state-of-the-art corporate headquarters located at 1414 Maple Road in Troy, Michigan. The move consolidated all of USFS' team members from four locations in Birmingham, MI and Troy, MI into a single location on three floors with more than 140,000 square feet of new space. To officially unveil the new facility, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder visited USFS in a ribbon cutting ceremony to laud the company's contributions to the community and its plans to hire 600 new employees by the end of 2013.

About United Shore Financial Services:

Headquartered in Troy, Michigan, USFS was founded 27 years ago and is one of the largest, fastest growing independent mortgage lenders in the United States. It operates three brands: United Wholesale Mortgage, Shore Mortgage and Capital Mortgage Funding. United Wholesale Mortgage is the fourth largest wholesale

mortgage lender in the country, while Shore Mortgage is a nationally known, direct-to-consumer mortgage lender. Capital Mortgage Funding is a leading mortgage lender in southeastern Michigan. Together, the company employs more than 1,200 team members, projecting over $16 billion in originations and 600 additional employees in 2013. For more information, visit http://www.unitedshore.com/ .

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Management Changes, Movies and Film Making

Valentine Goes to DAX

Author: DAX LLC
Dateline: Culver City, California (CULVER CITY, Calif.)  | Thu, 13 Jun 2013

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “Shaun Valentine, a cloud software specialist, has joined DAX, LLC as Director of Program Management. Valentine will oversee product strategy and future roadmap of the DAX application and platform. Valentine comes to DAX after nearly three years at Cognizant where he was Sr. Product Manager for the assetSERV product line overseeing product strategy and roadmap for their digital asset management offering.”



A R T I C L E:

Shaun Valentine, a cloud software specialist, has joined DAX, LLC as Director of Program Management. Valentine will oversee product strategy and future roadmap of the DAX application and platform. Valentine comes to DAX after nearly three years at Cognizant where he was Sr. Product Manager for the assetSERV product line overseeing product strategy and roadmap for their digital asset management offering.

He was previously Product Manager with Persistent Systems and oversaw the PaxPro Brand Asset Lifecycle Management solutions. With a B.S. in Computer Technology from Purdue University, Valentine brings more than twenty-five years of experience in Information Technology, focusing exclusively on Digital Asset Management for the last twelve years.

DAX Chief Technology Officer Chris Chen said, "Shaun's experience and knowledge of media workflows and digital asset management gained at Cognizant and Persistent Systems will be hugely valuable to us. Shaun will be our product visionary, helping to steer DAX product development to a bright future as we greatly expand our product offering over the next twelve months."

DAX has launched its 4.0 platform, the latest version of its application introduced at NAB 2013 in Las Vegas. The company sponsored the NAB Cloud Computing Conference, where DAX CEO Patrick Macdonald-King delivered a keynote address. DAX has also launched its Canadian arm, DAX Cloud ULC with offices in Toronto, booking the History Channel's 10-episode historical drama "VIKINGS" as its first major Canadian production.

ABOUT DAX, LLC:

Formerly Sample Digital, in 2012 the company's product became the company's brand, and DAX continues to lead the industry at center of the media universe. DAX is the leading provider of targeted workflow and media asset management applications and services to companies that produce, distribute and license audio-visual content. Used by most Hollywood Studios and TV Networks, the DAX platform is a highly-secure web-based environment where users can share ideas, information and content created throughout the production or campaign lifecycle, or as required for trafficking and distribution of final product.

The company's U.S. headquarters is in Los Angeles, close to the major Hollywood studios and networks it services, while DAX Cloud, serving Canada's media industry, and its clientele shooting in Canada, operates from its Toronto office. DAX has served the production of more than 2,000 TV shows and movies. More information: http://www.daxcloud.com/ or follow on Twitter at @daxplatform .

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Banking and Finance, Management Changes

Titan Capital Solutions adds Mike Eberl as Correspondent Regional Sales Director for U.S. Central States

Author: Titan Lenders Corp
Dateline: Denver, Colorado (DENVER, Colo.)  | Tue, 04 Jun 2013

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “Titan Capital Solutions (TCS), a wholly owned correspondent lending subsidiary of mortgage outsource services provider Titan Lenders Corp., has announced the addition of Mike Eberl to the TCS sales team as correspondent regional sales director. Eberl brings more than 35 years' mortgage sales experience to his new role at TCS.”



A R T I C L E:

Titan Capital Solutions (TCS), a wholly owned correspondent lending subsidiary of mortgage outsource services provider Titan Lenders Corp., has announced the addition of Mike Eberl to the TCS sales team as correspondent regional sales director. Eberl brings more than 35 years' mortgage sales experience to his new role at TCS.

He will be responsible for building correspondent relationships in the Central States area, including: Arkansas, Colorado, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, and Wisconsin.

"Industry response to the Titan Capital Solutions jumbo product has been encouraging, and we're eager to broaden our footprint throughout the country," said Mary Kladde, president of TCS. "Mike's extensive mortgage sales experience will prove invaluable to building out TCS relationships in this region."

Prior to Titan, Eberl served as sales director for Stonegate Mortgage Corporation, where he contributed to the development of Stonegate's newly created Correspondent Financial Institutions correspondent channel. His primary focus was building production relationships in the Mid-West territory. Additionally, Eberl has held account management roles with several national companies including Pacific Union Financial, NetBank, First Horizon Home Loans and North American Mortgage.

Eberl earned his Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He currently resides in the Denver, Colo. area.

About Titan Capital Solutions:

Titan Capital Solutions ( www.TitanCapitalSolutions.com ), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Denver-based Titan Lenders Corp., was created to support a secondary/capital market strategy for the correspondent jumbo lending channel. TCS is committed to correspondent mortgage lending best practices and has been staffed with experienced correspondent specialists. In addition, TCS embraces a leadership role in the restoration of a private investment marketplace for the mortgage industry.

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Banking and Finance, Management Changes

Mat Ishbia to be Selected as CEO of United Shore Financial Services

Author: United Shore Financial Services
Dateline: Troy, Michigan (TROY, Mich.)  | Fri, 31 May 2013

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “USFS (United Shore Financial Services), one of the nation's leading independent mortgage lenders, today announced that Mat Ishbia will be appointed to the position of CEO for the company. Ishbia currently serves as both president of USFS and also its successful wholesale operation, United Wholesale Mortgage, which under his leadership has now become the fourth largest wholesale mortgage lender in the country.”



A R T I C L E:

USFS (United Shore Financial Services), one of the nation's leading independent mortgage lenders, today announced that Mat Ishbia will be appointed to the position of CEO for the company. Ishbia currently serves as both president of USFS and also its successful wholesale operation, United Wholesale Mortgage, which under his leadership has now become the fourth largest wholesale mortgage lender in the country.

"We have put in place strategic plans and the necessary infrastructure to expand at a healthy, controlled rate due to our recent tremendous success," said Mat Ishbia, current president of USFS and UWM. "I look forward to assuming the role of CEO at United Shore Financial Services and continuing to grow the company's wholesale and retail residential lending channels."

Notable is that under Ishbia's guidance, UWM has grown exponentially since he started-from only five percent of total company production to over ninety percent. Recently, Ishbia was named as one of the 40 Most Influential Mortgage Professionals Under 40 by National Mortgage Professional Magazine, and was also named a Crain's Detroit Business 40 under 40. His vision to establish a unique business model that is intensely focused on next-level client service is, among other things, what has largely attributed to UWM's success.

"USFS is pleased to announce Mat as our new CEO; he has demonstrated his leadership by far surpassing industry benchmarks and setting unprecedented growth rates. His business acumen, proven leadership skills and sterling reputation are unrivaled," said David Hall, president of USFS' retail arm, Shore Mortgage.

Kip Kirkpatrick, USFS' present CEO, will make a planned transition from running the day-to-day operations of the business to holding a seat on the company's advisory board.

"Since joining USFS as CEO in 2011, Kip has supported our growth with unwavering passion and commitment, laying the foundation for continued success," said Jeff Ishbia, USFS founder and board chair. "We look forward to working with him as a trusted, highly experienced advisor to assist in strategically growing the business."

Earlier this year, USFS brought its more than 1,200 employees together under one roof at its new state-of-the-art corporate headquarters located at 1414 Maple Road in Troy, Michigan. The move consolidated all of USFS' team members from four locations in Birmingham, MI and Troy, MI into a single location on three floors with more than 140,000 square feet of new space. Just two weeks ago, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder visited this new headquarters to spotlight USFS's contributions to the community and its plans to hire 600 new employees in 2013.

About United Shore Financial Services:

Headquartered in Troy, Michigan, USFS was founded 27 years ago and is one of the largest, fastest growing independent mortgage lenders in the United States. It operates three brands: United Wholesale Mortgage, Shore Mortgage and Capital Mortgage Funding. United Wholesale Mortgage is the fourth largest wholesale mortgage lender in the country, while Shore Mortgage is a nationally known, direct-to-consumer mortgage lender.

Capital Mortgage Funding is a leading mortgage lender in southeastern Michigan. Together, the company employs more than 1,200 team members, projecting over $16 billion in originations and 600 additional employees in 2013. For more information, visit http://www.unitedshore.com/ .

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