Send2Press Newswire
Sat, 29 Mar 2008 09:54:15 GMT
Mark Whitacre, Ph.D. Promoted at Cypress Systems, Inc. and a Warner Bros. Movie to be Filmed About Him
FRESNO, Calif., March 25 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Cypress Systems, Inc, a Fresno CA based biotechnology company, announced that it has promoted Mark E. Whitacre, Ph.D. to become the company's Chief Operating Officer (COO) and President of Operations. Dr. Whitacre joined the executive management team in December 2006 as President of Technology and Business Development for the new east coast office.
 The company's CEO & President, Paul A. Willis, stated that, "By having Mark Whitacre as a part of the management team, we have taken a significant step in our effort to expand our selenium based cancer prevention research and to develop next generation products. Dr. Whitacre's research and top-management business experience has fully aligned with the future direction of the company and its continued expansion into fermentation technology with emphasis on biotechnology and life science applications. In the fifteen months since Dr. Whitacre joined the company he has proven to be a valuable part of the management team."
In an effort to provide greater detail related to Dr. Whitacre's extensive education, research accomplishments, management experience, professional career, and his current work with Cypress, the company launched a biography website at www.markwhitacre.com last year. Dr. Whitacre's education includes B.S. and Master's degrees from Ohio State University and a Ph.D. in Nutritional Biochemistry from Cornell University where Mark's Ph.D. thesis adviser was a renowned selenium researcher, Dr. G.F. Combs, Jr. Dr. Whitacre's research at Cornell University related to the biochemical role of selenium at the cellular level in the prevention of diseases. Mark continued his studies after Cornell earning multiple advanced degrees, including a law degree. These and other accomplishments are listed on the biography website just provided.
The company's flagship branded ingredient, SelenoExcell(R) High Selenium Yeast, was standardized and approved as the research standard selenium yeast source by the Division of Cancer Prevention of the National Cancer Institute, which resulted in the signing of a Clinical Trial Agreement in 1998. As a result of these efforts, SelenoExcell(R) has been selected as the sole intervention agent in a series of cancer prevention and health related trials. See www.cypsystems.com. The company maintains a clear focus on the mission to advance the prevention of cancer (as opposed to treatment) through selenium supplementation and overall health stewardship.
Movie to be filmed starting April, 2008: Dr. Mark Whitacre is best known publicly for his role as the whistleblower in the 1992 price fixing case involving the Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) Company. Mark was a former President of the ADM BioProducts Division and Corporate Vice President of the company. Warner Brothers will begin production in April 2008 of a feature film depicting the FBI undercover work by Mark Whitacre and detailing the ADM price fixing case. The movie and script will be based on the Kurt Eichenwald book published in 2000, "The Informant." The Steven Soderbergh directed movie has cast Matt Damon in the role of Mark Whitacre.
The ADM price fixing case is well documented in hundreds of articles and was the subject of two books. Besides "The Informant" by Kurt Eichenwald, James B. Lieber, an attorney, wrote a book titled, "Rats in the Grain." Lieber's detailed book, written as a documentary, portrayed Mark Whitacre as an American hero. In support of his own conclusions of his book, James Lieber has been very active along with Paul Willis and Dean Paisley (former FBI Supervisor of the ADM case) in a serious attempt to obtain Presidential Executive Clemency or a Pardon for Dr. Whitacre. Furthermore, the numerous supporters of Mark Whitacre are still very active today with this endeavor including Chuck Colson and Harmon Killebrew.
In support of this effort, in early March 2008, Dean Paisley, a now retired 25-year veteran of the FBI, joined Mark Whitacre in Washington, D.C. where they jointly met with government lawyers. The objective of the meeting was to present strong support for Executive Clemency by all three FBI agents, including Brian Shepard who maintained day-to-day contact with Mark Whitacre during the case, and one of the former prosecutors whom worked on the original case. Dean Paisley has said, "Such strong pardon support from several current and former Department of Justice officials is unprecedented."
Cypress President Paul Willis said, "We support Mark Whitacre 110-percent! Mark has proven to be a valued asset to our management team. Mark openly admits to his mistakes and wishes that things had turned out differently. We are fully aware of the details of this case and Mark's specific involvement. We consider ourselves to be among a growing list of supporters, which include the FBI agents just named among other agents, former U.S. and Canadian prosecutors involved with the case, several prominent law firms, and numerous other business professionals. We are strong believers in second chances and Mark most certainly has earned the right to a second chance. We at Cypress desire to move forward from this point and make a positive contribution regarding the importance of selenium from selenium yeast in cancer prevention and several other health-related research areas."
Mr. Willis added, "Let it be known, that we maintain high respect for the Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) and their current management team. We are fully aware that they have been under new management for several years and, like so many others who were involved in this case, wish only to put this behind them and move forward with the process of building a strong, vibrant and rewarding future for their companies and their personnel."
Cypress Systems, Inc. Website: www.cypsystems.com.
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Tue, 25 Mar 2008 02:00:11 GMT
Greater Boston HR Consulting Firm Hires New Account Executive
FRAMINGHAM, Mass., Feb. 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- KGA Inc. (www.kgreer.com), a human resources consulting firm based in Framingham, Mass., has hired Betsy Pratt as its account executive. According to KGA President Kathleen Greer, the newly created position involves overseeing approximately half of the company's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) accounts, as well as improving upon and building new client relationships.
 In addition, Pratt will be responsible for developing creative strategies to enhance KGA's service delivery to its HR partners at over 35 companies.
Pratt's extensive background in sales and account management includes positions at Automatic Data Processing (ADP) and Sprint, where she worked as client district manager and sales manager respectively.
The University of Massachusetts Amherst graduate brings with her a record of exceeding sales goals and a proven ability to motivate large sales teams. Along with a B.A. in Psychology from UMass, Pratt received a Management Certificate from Harvard Business School.
To learn about KGA and its services, visit www.kgreer.com.
About KGA Inc.
Founded in 1982, KGA Inc. is a comprehensive human resources consulting firm that assists organizations with employee retention, manager performance, change management, diversity management, and wellness management.
These areas are supported via a family of five high-touch services, including a personalized, highly effective EAP (Employee Assistance Program); training; coaching; consulting; and wellness.
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TAGS: Send2Press Newswire, KGA Inc HR services, Boston Human Resources Consulting
Wed, 27 Feb 2008 10:57:44 GMT
Stephen King Joins LocaModa via Facebook, Monster and Dotomi
LocaModa Strengthens Sales Team as Market Offerings Take Off
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - Feb. 21 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LocaModa Inc., a leading out-of-home social platform provider, announced today that Stephen W. King has joined the company as Vice President of Sales. Mr. King has over 10 years of experience selling interactive advertising and social media at Dotomi, Monster and Facebook.
 Stephen Randall, LocaModa's CEO, commented on the new appointment: "Stephen's experience is a great asset to LocaModa just as we're connecting thousands out-of-home locations with online social networks. We look forward to his contribution during the continued growth of our business."
"When I saw how LocaModa was merging out-of-home audiences with web-based communities in such a pioneering way, I knew that this was the ideal place for my next adventure. I'm looking forward to working with the innovative team at LocaModa," said Stephen King.
About LocaModa
LocaModa connects people and places. The company was founded on the insight that out-of-home networks such as Wi-Fi hot-spots, narrowcast digital signage, and IP-based entertainment networks (jukeboxes to cinemas) can be leveraged to provide interactivity, presence and commerce for mobile consumers.
LocaModa Inc. is a privately held company, incorporated in Delaware, headquartered in Massachusetts and founded by Stephen Randall, a former EVP/Founder of Symbian. True to its global vision, LocaModa is internationally backed by Dace Ventures in USA, Mahindra Group in India and Sumitomo Corporation of Japan, via its U.S.-based strategic investing arm, PresidioSTX.
Additional information can be found at www.locamoda.com.
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TAGS: Send2Press Newswire, LocaModa narrowcast digital signage, social networking technology
Thu, 21 Feb 2008 13:16:34 GMT
John P. Casciano Joins OMNIPLEX as President of its Wholly-Owned Subsidiary, OMNISEC International Investigations, Inc.
CHANTILLY, Va. - Feb. 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- OMNISEC International Investigations, Inc., the trusted leader in personal security investigations services, today announced that Major General (USAF Retired) John Casciano has joined the company as President of its wholly owned subsidiary, OMNISEC International Investigations, Inc. General Casciano will be a member of the OMNIPLEX World Services Corporation Executive Team and lead the day-to-day operations of OMNISEC.
 Most recently, General Casciano served as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Lexis Nexis Special Services Inc. He retired in 1999 from the United States Air Force's senior-most intelligence community position as Director of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance. During a military career spanning more than 30 years, he has served in a variety of command and staff positions in both the United States and overseas.
General Casciano has extensive expertise in the domains of information security, information operations and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR). He brings seasoned experience and knowledge of the intelligence, federal law enforcement, and Homeland Security markets to OMNISEC. He currently serves as a member of AFCEA International's Intelligence Committee and has participated in advisory panels and studies for the Defense Science Board and Air Force Scientific Advisory Board. General Casciano holds a bachelor's and a master's degree from Georgetown University and is a native of Philadelphia, Pa.
"General Casciano is a seasoned and talented leader who adds depth to our executive team and will help us to extend our professional security services offerings in the government market," said Julien Patterson, President and CEO of OMNIPLEX World Services Corporation. "His expertise in the intelligence community will also enable us to continue to serve the unique requirements of this strategically important market sector."
About OMNIPLEX
OMNIPLEX World Services Corporation is a privately held company based in Chantilly, Va., with annual revenue of over $100 million. OMNIPLEX World Services Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiaries are leaders and innovators in delivering intelligence, investigative and security services to prestigious corporations and government agencies located throughout the world. A top-five company in its service markets, OMNIPLEX is also a top-100, minority-owned firm in the United States that is guided by the corporate philosophy of "Right People. Right Values(R)."
For more information, please visit www.omniplex.com.
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TAGS: Send2Press Newswire, personal security investigations services, OMNISEC International Investigations
Thu, 14 Feb 2008 11:38:43 GMT
NASCAR Driver-Network Broadcaster Wally Dallenbach Jr. Joins KDHD.TV as Automotive Expert
VISTA, Calif. - Feb. 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- NASCAR racing legend Wally Dallenbach Jr, motor sports broadcaster for NBC, ABC, TNT and USA Network, joins KDHD-TV, LLC's team of broadcasters providing live content to national and local news programs around the country. Dallenbach rounds out the roster of broadcast savvy experts covering the dynamic tech, gaming, travel and toy industries for the satellite tour/broadcast news content provider.
 "The relationship with Dallenbach marks our organic growth into the automotive industry, where we can offer new, compelling demographically desirable broadcast impression opportunities," said KDHD.TV President Kyle Williams. "I am proud that we are on the forefront of the broadcast efforts of some of the biggest names in the various industries we serve."
Prior to founding KDHD-TV, Williams headed production at a Newport Beach, Ca.-based multi-media company, where he created and distributed programming for satellite and cable channels and corporate clients, primarily in the automotive, toy, high-tech, and gaming industries. As senior producer he oversaw production of satellite media tours, airline in-flight programming, video news releases, web casts and automotive vehicle press footage. Williams was Senior Producer for ESPN's "Road Trip" series from international auto shows, including Frankfurt, Germany, Los Angeles, Chicago, SEMA, and New York.
"The addition of Dallenbach is consistent with our strategy of utilizing experienced broadcast producers, editors and subject matter specialists to create, manage, and deliver compelling content. We are delivering on the promise of growth we sought at the inception of our enterprise," Williams said. Dallenbach, who currently calls the action Championship Off-Road Racing, NASCAR, and several other national and international racing series, has more than 27 wins in his 20-year racing career. His victories include four trips to the winner's circle in the prestigious 24 Hours of Daytona.
About KDHD.TV, LLC
KDHD.TV, LLC founder Kyle Williams is a seasoned producer of targeted Satellite Media Tours, video news release, airline in-flight programming, and web casts. With over 20 years in television broadcast journalism, Williams brings his wealth of knowledge and expertise to KDHD.TV, LLC, offering his clients a team of experts whose backgrounds include program development; satellite media tour development and placement, public relations and sales. Kyle can be reached at kyle@kdhd.tv.
Website: www.kdhd.tv.
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TAGS: Send2Press Newswire, targeted Satellite Media Tours, broadcaster Wally Dallenbach Jr
Mon, 11 Feb 2008 07:35:34 GMT
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