Tuesday, February 9, 2010

• Arizona Technology Council Appoints Six New Board Directors --- PHOENIX
  Posted at 12:30 PM
  The Arizona Technology Council today announced the appointment of six new directors to its Board. All leaders in their fields of science and technology, they join the previously appointed 32 directors and five executive officers that currently provide informed advice ... read more
• Utah Technology Council Strengthens Board of Trustees with 10 New Members --- SALT LAKE CITY
  Posted at 12:23 PM
  

  The Utah Technology Council (UTC) (www.utahtechcouncil.org) recently announced new members to its Board of Trustees. “Each year we strive to bolster our Board with trustees who possess vast experience and knowledge in the technology arena,” said ... read more
• CORRECTING and REPLACING Viryd Technologies Adds Investment to Commercialize Advanced Wind Turbine Technology --- CEDAR PARK, Texas
  Posted at 12:23 PM
  

  Please replace the release with the following corrected version due to multiple revisions. The corrected release reads: VIRYD TECHNOLOGIES ADDS INVESTMENT TO COMMERCIALIZE ADVANCED WIND TURBINE TECHNOLOGY ... read more
• Wounded EOD Warrior Foundation Appoints New Board Members from Air Force, Marine Corps --- FREDERICKSBURG, Va.
  Posted at 10:04 AM
  

  The Wounded EOD Warrior Foundation based in Fredericksburg, Va., announced today the appointment of the Hon. Sue C. Payton, former assistant secretary of the U.S. Air Force; retired U.S. Marine Corps Captain Frank Skinner; and retired U.S. Air Force ... read more
• AeroFarms Appoints Jessica Bloomgarden as Chief Marketing Officer --- ITHACA, N.Y.
  Posted at 9:58 AM
  

  Aero Farm Systems LLC (“AeroFarms”, the “Company”), a provider of aeroponic technology and solutions, announced today that Jessica Bloomgarden has been appointed to the role of chief marketing officer (CMO). Bloomgarden will be responsible for strategic leadership of the Company’s sales, marketing, business development and product ... read more
• Anthony Garcia Joins Meridian Partners to Lead the Professional Services Division --- MIAMI BEACH, Fla.
  Posted at 9:46 AM
  

  Meridian Partners, an SAP Services Partner specializing in SAP implementations, upgrades, maintenance/support, business information services and strategic staffing, announced today that Mr. Anthony Garcia has joined the firm to lead the Professional Services division. ... read more
• Hitachi Consulting Corporation Aerospace and Defense Managing Vice President Named to AVIATION WEEK Workforce Survey Advisory Board for Second Year --- DALLAS
  Posted at 9:30 AM
  

  For the second year in a row, Hitachi Consulting Corporation Aerospace and Defense (A&D) Practice Managing Vice President Lee Palmer has been named to the AVIATION WEEK Workforce Advisory Board which oversees the magazine’s annual report which focuses on workforce issues and trends in the A&D ... read more
• Broadlane Appoints Kathleen Ayres to Senior Vice President, Human Resources --- DALLAS
  Posted at 9:30 AM
  

  Broadlane, the leading end-to-end cost-management partner for healthcare providers, today announced the appointment of Kathleen (Kathy) Ayres to senior vice president of human resources. Ayres will provide strategic human resources (HR) leadership for all areas of the organization and focus on recruiting and retaining top talent ... read more
• SoloPower Names Tim Harris as CEO --- SAN JOSE, Calif.
  Posted at 9:00 AM
  

  SoloPower, Incorporated, a leading manufacturer of high efficiency thin-film solar photovoltaic (PV) cells and lightweight flexible solar modules, today announced the appointment of Tim Harris to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Harris replaces Lou DiNardo who has served as the Company’s interim ... read more
• Merkle Promotes Zhengda Shen to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer --- COLUMBIA, Md.
  Posted at 8:27 AM
  

  Merkle (www.merkleinc.com), one of the nation’s largest and fastest growing customer relationship marketing agencies, today announced the promotion of 10-year Merkle veteran Zhengda “Z” Shen to the role of executive vice president and chief operating officer. In his new role, Shen will oversee Merkle’s ... read more
• STG Names James E. Felter as SVP, Defense Sector --- RESTON, Va.
  Posted at 8:07 AM
  

  STG, Inc. (STG) has named industry veteran James Felter as Senior Vice President, Defense Sector. In this position, Mr. Felter will be responsible for the operation and oversight of approximately 800 STG Defense Sector employees and more than $150 million in annual revenue. ... read more
• Viryd Technologies Adds $5 Million to Commercialize Advanced Wind Turbine Technology --- CEDAR PARK, Texas
  Posted at 7:00 AM
  

  Viryd Technologies Inc. (Viryd), a wind turbine technology company dedicated to improving drivetrain technology, today announced the company has received an investment of $5M from both existing and new investors, including a significant investment from Ningbo Shentong Auto Decorations Ltd., a supplier to the global automobile ... read more
• Network Hardware Resale Names Michael Lodato Vice President of Marketing and Business Development --- SANTA BARBARA, Calif.
  Posted at 7:00 AM
  

  Network Hardware Resale (NHR), the leading provider of pre-owned and new networking equipment, today announced the appointment of Michael W. Lodato as vice president of marketing and business development. In this role, Lodato will leverage his extensive background in sales, marketing, strategy, business development and product ... read more
• Xencor Appoints Edgardo Baracchini, Ph.D., to Chief Business Officer --- MONROVIA, Calif.
  Posted at 7:00 AM
  

  Xencor, Inc., a company using Fc engineering for the discovery and development of next-generation antibodies, announced today the appointment of Edgardo Baracchini, Ph.D., to chief business officer. He brings more than 15 years of transactional experience to Xencor, most recently as senior vice president of business ... read more
• BioSante Pharmaceuticals Appoints Jeffrey W. Winkelman, Ph.D., J.D., Vice President, Oncology Programs --- LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.
  Posted at 7:00 AM
  

  BioSante Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: BPAX) today announced the appointment of Jeffrey W. Winkelman, Ph.D., J.D. as vice president, oncology programs. His primary responsibilities will be management of BioSante’s oncology products including collaborations with John Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, contracts, licensing and intellectual ... read more
• Progress Software Appoints Robert Levy as Chief Product Officer (CPO) --- BEDFORD, Mass.
  Posted at 7:00 AM
  

  Progress Software Corporation (NASDAQ: PRGS), a leading independent enterprise software provider that enables companies to be operationally responsive, today announced the appointment of Robert Levy to the new executive position of Senior Vice President and Chief Product Officer (CPO). ... read more
• Steven Cakebread Appointed to ServiceSource Board of Directors --- SAN FRANCISCO
  Posted at 7:00 AM
  ServiceSource, the global leader in technology-based service revenue solutions for the high-tech and healthcare industries, today announced the appointment of Steven Cakebread to its Board of Directors. A highly regarded leader of the Software as a Service (SaaS) market, Cakebread served as CFO, President and Chief ... read more
• Pacamor Kubar Bearings (PKB) Welcomes Dwight Calkins to Engineering Team --- TROY, N.Y.
  Posted at 6:25 AM
  

  Pacamor Kubar Bearings (PKB) recently announced that Dwight Calkins has rejoined the company in its engineering department. Dwight has held several positions at PKB, from QC Engineer to Operations Manager and has returned to help develop and launch several strategic new products for the American owned ... read more
• Veteran Democratic Lobbyist and Former Senate Judiciary Committee Staffer Joins PCT Government Relations --- WASHINGTON
  Posted at 6:00 AM
  

  PCT Government Relations, LLC announced today that Brian W. Fitzgerald, former Partner at Bingham McCutchen LLP, has joined as Partner. Mr. Fitzgerald will provide services that help clients assess the strategic and political landscape around various issues such as antitrust, environment, energy, intellectual property, trade, tax, ... read more
• CSR Appoints Semiconductor Veteran Klaus Buehring as SVP of Product Development --- CAMBRIDGE, England & SAN JOSE, Calif.
  Posted at 6:00 AM
  Gearing up for the next phase of company evolution, CSR plc. (LSE:CSR) today announced the appointment of Klaus Buehring to the newly created position of senior vice president of product development. A 25-year semiconductor industry veteran, Buehring will be responsible for the engineering development of all ... read more