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Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:11:42 GMT
Michelle Thomson Promoted to Regional Director West Coast Associa Services
LAKE FOREST, Calif., Jan. 26, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Professional Community Management of California, Inc. (PCM) and Associa announced the promotion of Michelle Thomson to Regional Director of West Coast Associa Services.
In her new role, Thomson will promote Associa Services, which are added-value programs that improve communications and technology, while offering discounted shopping and concierge services to residents in Associa and PCM managed communities.
"Michelle successfully launched Associa Services for PCM, which brings so many benefits to our clients through Associa's national buying power," said Donny Disbro, Chief Executive Officer of PCM. "Her enthusiasm has created a great deal of excitement about the many valuable services that enhance the lives and communities of those we serve."
Thomson most recently served as Vice President of PCM's Strategic Programs. She developed business strategies and synergies between PCM and vendors for the company's Field Maintenance and Project Management programs. She also served as the Associa Services Branch Coordinator at PCM, coordinating affinity programs such as Associa Direct Connect, which provides high-technology home entertainment solutions for homeowners, and for Associerge, a virtual concierge/personal assistant that is available as a complimentary service to all of Associa's residents. This year, Thomson also chaired PCM's in-house fund-raising efforts to raise $14,500 for Associa Cares and PCM's Annual United Way Campaign.
"Michelle has continually exceeded all her responsibilities as branch manager and vice president," said Ron Duprey, Senior Vice President and National Program Director of Associa Direct Connect and Associerge. "She is an integral part of our team and will expand awareness of these very important services to our homeowners and branch offices. This extensive array of services can only be provided by a company with the size and strength of Associa."
Thomson has been in the property management industry for 28 years and started with PCM as a community manager in 2001. She has earned the prestigious designation of Certified Community Association Manager (CCAM), from the California Association of Community Managers (CACM). Thomson was nominated for Manager of the Year through the Community Association Institute (CAI) and has been nominated seven times for the Vision Award. She is a two-time Vision Award recipient for outstanding managerial skills.
About Professional Community Management of California:
Professional Community Management of California, Inc. (PCM), an Associa company, specializes in the management of Common Interest Developments of homeowner associations for family oriented master-planned developments, resort-style master-planned communities, active-adult master-planned communities, condominium associations and boutique communities throughout Southern California and Southern Nevada.
With headquarters in Lake Forest, Calif., PCM and its companies employ a staff of more than 1,500 people. PCM has offices in serving all of Southern California and Southern Nevada and is recognized by the Multi Housing Council as one of the county's largest managers of common interest developments. Management services by PCM are backed by state-of-the art Internet technology and comprehensive financial and management systems. For additional information, please contact PCM at 800.369.7260 or at www.pcminternet.com .
About Associa:
Building successful communities for more than 30 years, Associa is North America's largest community association management firm and serves its clients with local knowledge, national resources and comprehensive expertise. Based in Dallas, Associa and its 8,000 employees operate more than 140 branch offices in the United States, Mexico and Canada. To learn more about Associa and its charitable organization, Associa Cares, go to www.associaonline.com and www.associacares.com . Find us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and watch us on YouTube.
About Associerge:
Associerge offers exclusive free, concierge services and time saving deals to every Associa homeowner 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Expertly-trained lifestyle concierges offer a wide variety of assistance to help you get it all done so you can focus on the more important aspects of your life. From small tasks to large requests, Associerge will take care of it. Associerge also offers online service for easy, personal access from anywhere in the world.
NEWS SOURCE: Professional Community Management of California, Inc.
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Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:25:02 GMT
EnviroIngenuity Launches Vertical Farming Division
LAGUNA BEACH, Calif., Jan. 24, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EnviroIngenuity today announced its vertical farming division, which is developing vertical farming processes in Southern California to enable individuals and communities to grow their own food in urban areas.
Dr. Dave Schemberger M.D., holistic healer and microgreens expert who helped shape a successful movement toward urban agriculture in Milwaukee with Will Allen's Growing Power, has joined the team to consult on the development of high-yield vertical farming processes.
These processes produce pesticide-free produce in small spaces. This type of farming dramatically increases affordable access to locally grown, healthier produce, and virtually eliminates the need for transportation, cuts greenhouse gas emissions and reduces water, fertilizer and energy use more than 85 percent.
"Our existing system that distributes food over long distances demands a massive waste of limited resources. Growing food locally mitigates this waste," said Erik Cutter, Managing Director of EnviroIngenuity. "Not only is excessive fuel consumption harmful to the environment, but by the time produce has reached the consumer, it has lost much of its nutritional value."
Consuming locally grown produce provides numerous health benefits that can alleviate and eliminate chronic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension and heart disease.
"Chronic illness is exacerbated by eating hollow food which has lost its nutritional value from spending too much time on a truck or grocery store shelf," said Dr. Dave Schemberger. "We can prevent and reverse much of the disease found in our modern life by avoiding processed food and consuming more raw fruits and vegetables close to the time they are harvested."
The new division's goals includes developing coalition partners in designated food deserts as identified by First Lady Michelle Obama, and deploying vertical farms throughout Southern California to be used for education and creating jobs for urban teens, veterans and others.
"Our vision is a future where neighborhood farms support their local community with affordable, healthy organic produce. Through vertical farming, we can increase yields to achieve this result and strengthen our communities by making them more food and energy secure. We will also improve health and create jobs that cannot be outsourced," said Cutter.
After practicing medicine under AMA guidelines for many years, Dr. Schemberger became an expert in utilizing a raw plant-based diet to heal the body and resist disease. An expert in growing food, composting, vermiculture and soil remediation, his experience includes helping individuals and communities to become self-sufficient through urban community farming.
About EnviroIngenuity:
EnviroIngenuity was founded in 2009 by a group of forward-thinking professionals to take advantage of the growing demand for more efficient, cost effective sustainable energy solutions, employing solar PV, hi-efficiency LED lighting, green building and vertical food production technologies. We are all about "advancingreenergy" and reducing waste, thus better utilizing our limited natural resources. As businesses invest in a lower carbon future, our team is focused on helping these organizations move forward toward the deployment of sustainable energy solutions using disruptive technologies. Learn more at: http://www.EnviroIngenuity.com .
NEWS SOURCE: EnviroIngenuity
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Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:54:26 GMT
Equation Technologies Announces Organization Changes as Part of 2012 Growth Strategy
TORONTO, Ontario, Jan. 24, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Equation Technologies (www.equationtech.com), a leading provider of software solutions for financial and professional services; corporate head offices; and nonprofit organizations, announced the promotion of Lisa Vetro and Bharti Meisuria to Director Consulting Services; Ingrid Little to Director Client Services and Lisa Evans to Business Development Manager focusing on cloud computing applications.
Vetro joined Equation Technologies in 1995 and served as a senior consultant and team lead specializing in the Sage product line. Vetro, with a background in accounting (CMA) and technology expertise, will manage the consulting team and lead all client Sage portfolio projects for Equation Technologies as Director Consulting Services.
A key contributor in growing new product lines within the professional services and human resources sectors, Meisuria, in her new role as Director Consulting Services, will head up Equation Technologies' cloud computing products and services projects in the areas of solution design, solution implementation and solution development.
Little's appointment as Director Client Services will expand her role to work with all clients through responding to requests, assigning support resources, and working with clients to address immediate needs and long term plans. She will work closely with Vetro and Meisuria to ensure an excellent client experience.
As Business Development Manager, Evans will identify and work with prospective clients who are looking to invest in cloud computing solutions and assist them in evaluating Intacct and Avectra for use within their organizations.
"Our clients will benefit from having these talented professionals in roles of greater responsibility," said Equation Technologies' president Pat Wade. "These promotions allow us to provide an even more productive and positive client experience."
About Equation Technologies:
Equation Technologies - http://www.equationtech.com - has been a leader in the implementation of ERP technology, systems integration and advanced custom development since 1985. Partnerships with proven technology leaders, including Sage, Deltek, Intacct and Avectra allow Equation to help clients effectively manage finances, projects, people, constituent relationships, and assets.
The company has received awards including Sage President's Circle, Accounting Today magazine's "Technology Pacesetter," and the Sage Customer Excellence Award for its high level of client satisfaction.
Equation Technologies assists clients in achieving business objectives by providing solution design, product evaluation and selection, project implementation, education, and support. Equation offers advanced custom development for extending and enhancing the applications they support.
NEWS SOURCE: Equation Technologies
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TAGS: Equation Technologies, Taxes and Accounting, Send2Press.
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:56:33 GMT
Titan Lenders Corp. Engages Mark Ridder as General Counsel
DENVER, Colo., Jan. 10, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage fulfillment outsource services expert Titan Lenders Corp. (Titan) is pleased to announce the recruitment and hire of industry heavyweight Mark Ridder as executive vice president and general counsel. Ridder brings more than 31 years of experience in advising in-house corporate clients in areas ranging from regulatory compliance and operations to corporate acquisitions.
In his role at Titan, Ridder will be responsible for managing Titan's legal affairs, including contract negotiation and revisions, managing insurance and licensing requirements, developing documentation/contracts for expanding products and supporting the development of other customized operational support services. Ridder will also be involved with corporate management by serving on Titan's board of directors.
"The tremendous growth Titan has experienced over the past two years necessitated the addition of a general counsel to oversee our increasingly complex operations," said Mary Kladde, Titan Lenders Corp. president and founder. "Mark's background in real estate services coupled with his extensive experience in corporate incubation and development made him a natural fit for stewarding Titan's next stage of expansion."
"Titan is a rapidly growing progressive mortgage fulfillment services company creating new ideas and services needed to meet the ever changing needs of our industry," Ridder said. "We are the industry contact for tailored solutions which allow our clients to stay margin focused while maintaining regulatory compliance."
Previously, Ridder has served as executive vice president and general counsel for Mercury Companies, Inc. managing the legal affairs of a broad spectrum of real property enterprises for the holding company. Mercury was involved in title insurance, escrow, home building, software, mortgage document services, and mortgage lending. Ridder received his Bachelor of Arts degrees in history and government, with an emphasis in economics, from Adams State College in Alamosa, Colo., and his Juris Doctor from Washburn University of Topeka in Topeka, Kan.
About Titan Lenders Corp.:
Titan Lenders Corp. (www.TitanLendersCorp.com) is one of a specialized few providers of mortgage back office fulfillment services, a not-well-understood facet of mortgage lending that includes closing, funding and post closing services. Community banks, credit unions, mortgage bankers and brokers, and warehouse line lenders use outsource providers strategically to minimize compliance risks in a time-sensitive error-averse environment. Fluctuations in mortgage lending volume also lead some mortgage lenders to outsource their entire back office operation and secure predictable "per transaction" pricing rather than maintaining an inflexible static in house staff.
Titan Lenders Corp.'s patented, proprietary web-based software Cerberyx (CBX) supports a full suite of fulfillment services, including: funding, compliance, closing, post-closing, purchase review for correspondents and warehouse lenders, trailing documents, MERS management, FHA insuring, and document management (imaging). CBX's flexible rules-based architecture allows Titan clients to define field level decision trees, priorities, checklists and process management specific to an investor product variance or a cross-investor climate.
NEWS SOURCE: Titan Lenders Corp
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Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:07:21 GMT
Ben Itkin Joins Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc.
SAN DIEGO, Calif., Dec. 20, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- MCT Trading, Inc. (MCT), a recognized leader in mortgage pipeline hedging and risk management services, has announced the hiring of Ben Itkin as Senior Trade Desk Executive. In this role, Mr. Itkin will be responsible for co-managing MCT's Trading Desk operations along with Head Trader and COO, Philip Rasori, as MCT continues to expand its team of mortgage traders due to growth in new client engagements.
Mr. Itkin has nearly 15 years of mortgage banking and capital markets experience that further bolsters MCT's management team. He is well-known and highly regarded in the mortgage industry, holds deep experience in secondary marketing, loan pricing and pipeline hedging, and has a noteworthy track record of growing the revenue and profitability of business units under his watch
"We are fortunate to add an executive of Ben's caliber with extensive capital markets experience and knowledge of the ins and outs of the mortgage industry," said Curtis Richins, president at MCT Trading, Inc. "We look to Ben to improve our clients' efficiency and execution within the MCT HALO Program and to structure innovative loan sale strategies that enable our clients to maximize profit performance. He will undoubtedly contribute significantly to our pipeline hedging disciplines while providing additional risk management know-how to our clients."
Prior to joining MCT, Mr. Itkin was the senior vice president for Bank of America's Negotiated Trade Desk for the correspondent lending channel. Before that, he was the first vice president of negotiated trading for Countrywide Home Loans, where he also held the position of first vice president of bulk trading for its correspondent lending business. In addition, Mr. Itkin was a senior brand manager in the warehouse lending unit at Indymac Bank. He holds an MBA from California State University, Northridge.
MCT continues to grow at an enviable rate. Earlier this year, the company was named to Inc. 5000's 2011 fastest-growing private companies list. MCT ranked 776 on the list with an industry rank in the financial services category of 39 and an impressive three-year sales growth rate of 405%. The company has been adding staff and office space to support its growing client base in a strategic, carefully planned fashion. MCT has consecutively doubled annual corporate revenue in 2010, and again in 2011.
About MCT Trading:
MCT Trading, Inc. is a 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, CA in May 2001, the company has expanded to include field sales and support offices in Philadelphia, PA; Dallas, TX; Charlotte, NC; and San Francisco, CA. MCT is recognized as a leading provider of mortgage pipeline hedging service and currently supports more than 70 clients on the HALO (Hedging And Loan sales Optimization) Program. For more information, please visit www.mct-trading.com or call (619) 543-5111.
Media Contact:
Joe Bowerbank
Profundity Communications, Inc.
949.378.9685
jbowerbank@profunditymarketing.com .
NEWS SOURCE: MCT Trading, Inc.
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TAGS: MCT Trading, Inc., Banking and Finance, Send2Press.
Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:07:02 GMT
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