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Sensiva Health names Ben Williamson as Chief Executive Officer

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2 months ago

September 23, 2024

Ben Williamson to lead Sensiva Health as Dr. Jim Silliman is stepping down as CEO and will transition to The Board of Directors, effective immediately.

NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Sensiva Health today announced that Ben Williamson has been appointed Chief Executive Officer. Williamson will start in his new role immediately as Dr. Jim Silliman transitions to the Board of Directors.

Williamson previously served as Sensiva’s Chief Operating Officer for the last 5-years overseeing operations of Sensiva Health and its laboratory, manufacturing, and technology subsidiaries. During his tenure as COO, Williamson helped grow the business in the midst of a global pandemic, adding new service lines to include diagnostic manufacturing, national logistics, and infection prevention and control. His focus and commitment to the customer experience and how it correlates directly to resident / patient care have set new standards of value in the diagnostic and senior care industries.

Major advocate of the Sensiva Shield service line, Williamson went on to make it clear that his top priority as CEO will be expanding upon Sensiva’s infection prevention and control initiative.

“The early success we’ve seen in our infection prevention and control offering (SHIELD) is testament to the fact that this important service is not only desired but needed nationally. I think we’ve done a great job at creating a scalable offering for any sized organization while providing a plethora of tools and additional service lines our competition simply can’t touch. Education and commitment to resident care are what drives this program forward and I look forward to creating strong partnerships with leading organizations nationally who understand the importance of an enterprise ICP program,” said Williamson.

Silliman is stepping down from his role as CEO and will transition to the Board of Directors with immediate effect. During his tenure, he led the Sensiva Organization through unprecedented growth while building a strong team of collaborative leaders across its 5 corporate operations nationally. In the midst of a global pandemic, Jim emphasized the importance of same day turnaround time for clinical decision-makers. To achieve this, Sensiva strengthened its internal software operation while standing up a 50,000sqft manufacturing facility to control the testing kit supply chain. At a time when other labs struggled to meet 7-day turnaround times, Sensiva consistently met same-day turnaround times to provide clinical leaders with critical information when they needed it most.

Because of the modularity of the Sensiva offering, key customers included hospital systems, public health initiatives, senior living groups, urgent care organizations, and even airlines, movie sets, and the gulf coast oil providers. Jim’s credibility, vast knowledge, and experience in the medical community continue to be a pinnacle in which Sensiva operates on.

“We are thrilled to appoint Ben as Chief Executive at Sensiva Health. Ben is a passionate, customer focused leader who brings a wealth of experience from his previous direct to consumer roles and his time as Sensiva COO. We’ve been through a lot together, and his ability to navigate problems is as impressive as his ability to quarterback a successful organization. Like everyone at Sensiva, he understands that on the other end of every Sensiva product and service is a real human (It’s not a sample, it’s a person), and that carried a lot of weight in our decision-making process,” said Silliman. “Our board believes that Ben will be a natural leader for our people, company, partners, and customers around the country.”

“I am excited for the opportunity to build upon and execute against the important vision Dr. Silliman curated at this incredible organization, arm and arm with our board and growing executive team,” said Williamson. “I have large shoes to fill and plan to double down on our commitment to the customer experience and making all Sensiva products and service lines accessible to both the largest and smallest organizations in the country. I’m driven daily by the dedication to quality and worth ethic of our incredible team. Sensiva truly is a once in a lifetime company and the opportunity to lead it fills me with great pride and gratitude.”

A statement from the Board of Directors:

“On behalf of Sensiva Health, we want to sincerely thank Dr. Silliman for his contributions to our company, and his dedication to our employees and mission as CEO. In the face of extreme adversity and global challenge, Jim importantly remained focused on our customers while improving the lives of the people within our organization and nurturing the culture he created. The foundation Dr. Silliman cultivated is unparalleled in our industry and we are forever grateful for his service as CEO. Looking ahead, we’re eager to uncover the value and expertise Dr. Silliman will bring to the board and could not be more optimistic about the direction of Sensiva Health under Williamson’s leadership.” – Sensiva Health Board of Directors

Sensiva Health is a cutting-edge infection prevention and technology driven healthcare solutions company. From our enterprise infection prevention and control services to industry leading molecular diagnostics and software solutions, Sensiva provides the science, technology, and infrastructure to power critical healthcare initiatives for our most vulnerable population and their providers. Their headquarters and molecular laboratory (Cormeum Lab Services) are located in New Orleans, LA, while Sensiva Health Manufacturing is located in Maple Grove, MN. Sensiva / Cormeum serve all 50 states nationally.

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Greenlane Renewables Announces Management and Board of Director Changes

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60 minutes ago

November 15, 2024

~Appointment of Stephanie Mason as CFO completes planned succession~

VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 15, 2024 /CNW/ – Greenlane Renewables Inc. (“Greenlane”) (TSX: GRN) (FSE: 52G) today announces the appointment of Stephanie Mason as Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), effective January 13, 2025.

Ms. Mason brings over 15 years of experience to her new role as Greenlane’s CFO. Ms. Mason has been with Greenlane for over 4 years, most recently as Director of Finance following a promotion from Corporate Controller. Prior to working at Greenlane, Ms. Mason gained experience at other TSX-listed renewable energy companies managing teams responsible for financial reporting, regulatory compliance and other finance activities. Ms. Mason developed her strong accounting foundation at PricewaterhouseCoopers where she obtained her CPA, CA designation.

“We are excited to welcome Stephanie into the role of CFO,” said Brad Douville, CEO of Greenlane Renewables. “Stephanie brings a depth of expertise in finance, reporting, and operations and provides continuity in leadership at Greenlane. Transitioning overall financial leadership from Monty Balderston to Stephanie starting at the beginning of 2025 completes a planned succession as we continue to advance our strategic goals in the RNG space. During his tenure as CFO over the last couple of years, Monty has provided solid leadership of the finance function at Greenlane and played a pivotal role on the senior management team. I want to thank Monty for all of his contributions.”

“I am honored to become Greenlane’s CFO. This is an organization recognized for its commitment to sustainability and innovation,” stated Ms. Mason. “I look forward to contributing to the company’s financial reporting strength and supporting its growth objectives.”

Mr. Balderston will remain as CFO until voluntarily resigning effective January 13, 2025. Mr. Balderston will support the transition to Ms. Mason upon her appointment, following which he will leave the Company on January 24, 2025.

Further to the management update announced on August 23, 2024, Ian Kane will be completing his transitional role as President and will leave the Company on November 22, 2024 when he will step down from Greenlane’s Board of Directors. The Company wishes to thank Mr. Kane for all of his efforts in helping drive Greenlane’s business plan.

About Greenlane Renewables

Greenlane is driving change: accelerating the energy transition to a net-zero emissions economy. We are cleaning up two of the largest and most difficult to decarbonize sectors of the global energy system: the natural gas grid and commercial transportation. As a pioneer and leading specialist in biogas upgrading, we have been actively contributing to the decarbonization of our planet for over 35 years. The systems we provide transform biogas generated from organic waste into high-value grid-ready renewable natural gas (“RNG”). Our systems produce clean, low-carbon and carbon-negative RNG from organic waste sources including agriculture (such as dairy and hog manure), water resource recovery facilities, food waste, landfills, and sugar mills. Greenlane is the only biogas upgrading company offering and actively deploying the three main upgrading technologies: waterwash, pressure swing adsorption, and membrane separation, plus proprietary biogas desulfurization technology. Greenlane has delivered over 145 biogas upgrading systems into 19 countries, including some of the largest RNG production facilities in the world, and over 160 biogas desulfurization units. For further information, please visit www.greenlanerenewables.com.

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Eastside Distilling, Inc. Announces Private Placement Offering

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November 15, 2024

Eastside Distilling, Bridgetown Spirits Corp., a consumer-focused beverage company that builds craft inspired experiential brands and Beeline Financial Holdings, Inc. (“Beeline”), a digital mortgage technology and lending company, announces the completion of a private placement offering (the “Offering”) with accredited investors, resulting in gross proceeds of $1,615,000.

PORTLAND, Ore. and PROVIDENCE, R.I. , Nov. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Eastside Distilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: EAST) (“Eastside” or the “Company”), a holding company for Bridgetown Spirits Corp., a consumer-focused beverage company that builds craft inspired experiential brands and for Beeline Financial Holdings, Inc. (“Beeline”), a digital mortgage technology and lending company, announces the completion of a private placement offering (the “Offering”) with accredited investors, resulting in gross proceeds of $1,615,000. Under the terms of a Securities Purchase Agreement, the Company sold $1,938,000 in original issue discount Senior Secured Notes (the “Notes”) and Pre-Funded Warrants to purchase 363,602 shares of Common Stock (the “Warrants”).

Joseph Gunnar & Co., LLC acted as the exclusive placement agent in connection with the Offering.

For an overview of the terms of the securities and transactions involved in the Offering, and copies of the forms of transaction documents entered into in connection therewith, please refer to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 15, 2024 with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company plans to utilize the net proceeds for working capital and general corporate expenses, among other uses.

About Eastside Distilling

Eastside Distilling, Inc. (Nasdaq: EAST) is a producer of award-winning craft spirits, including whiskey, vodka, and rum. Founded in Portland, Oregon, Eastside is committed to quality, innovation, and sustainability, delivering exceptional products that reflect the spirit of the Pacific Northwest.

About Beeline Financial Holdings, Inc.

The Company recently closed on a merger with Beeline Financial Holdings, Inc. Beeline is a technology-driven mortgage lender offering a fully digital, AI-enhanced, platform that simplifies and accelerates the home financing process for homeowners and property investors. Based in Providence, RI, Beeline is dedicated to transforming the mortgage industry through innovative technology and customer-centric solutions.

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The game-changer: New partnership between real estate tech innovator and luxury brokerage investor just gave agents at select firms valuable advantages and ease

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November 15, 2024

DALLAS, Nov. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The parent company of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty, the leading luxury brokerage in Dallas, Fort Worth and all of North Texas, announces its groundbreaking partnership with Rechat, real estate’s only AI-powered Experience Management Platform for agents.

Peerage Realty Partners, the world’s largest strategic investor in Sotheby’s International Realty affiliates, and Dallas-based Rechat have just advanced the real estate industry in a significant leap, through state-of-the-art technology. With the partnership, Rechat is now offering its advanced suite of tools and services to all Peerage Realty Partners brokerages — 206 offices across the U.S. and Canada — equipping its advisors with valuable advancements in real estate technology.

Rechat was built to solve a universal and persistent problem faced by agents: the need to toggle between disparate platforms to manage the various aspects of their business. Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty has been working with Rechat almost since its beginning, as a first client, test case and collaborator. Now, years of innovation later, Rechat includes a marketing center, people center and deals center, allowing advisors to work within one integrated ecosystem to streamline tasks, automate listing marketing, create high-quality collateral, track transactions and more.

Says Rechat CEO Shayan Hamidi: “We are dedicated to equipping agents with all of the tools they need — in one single tab or one single app — to excel in today’s competitive market.”

Peerage Realty Partners is a leading residential real estate services firm, serving luxury markets across North America. Its brokerage partners include top Sotheby’s International Realty affiliates and other renowned independent firms. It has more than 6,100 advisors across 206 offices in the U.S. and Canada, to whose brokerages it provides strategic input, technology, marketing, operational expertise and much more. Its primary goal is to continually enhance the client, advisor and brokerage experiences through every phase of a transaction and beyond. Peerage Realty is projected to transact about $34.8 billion in sales in 2024 through its partner firms. Peerage Realty Partners, based in Toronto, Canada, has the unique benefit of being a privately owned enterprise, committed to long-term partnerships and investments.

Says Gavin Swartzman, CEO of Peerage Realty Partners: “We are delighted to partner with Rechat to enhance our technological capabilities and provide our advisors with industry-leading tools. This collaboration aligns seamlessly with our ongoing commitment to leveraging innovation to better serve our clients and propel growth across our network.”

To learn more, visit briggsfreeman.com, rechat.com and peeragerealty.com.

Peerage Realty Partners — the parent company of Dallas-based Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty and the world’s largest strategic investor in Sotheby’s International Realty affiliates — and Dallas-based Rechat, the creator of real estate’s only AI-powered Experience Management Platform for agents, have just advanced the real estate industry via state-of-the-art technology. With the partnership, Rechat is now offering its advanced suite of tools and services to all Peerage Realty Partners brokerages — 206 offices across the U.S. and Canada — equipping its advisors with valuable advancements in real estate tech. Rechat has eliminated the need for agents to toggle between disparate platforms to manage the various aspects of their business. After years of collaboration with Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty, Rechat now includes a marketing center, people center and deals center, allowing advisors to streamline tasks, automate listing marketing, create collateral, track transactions and more.

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