Gary Keller
As chairman of the board for Keller Williams Realty, Gary Keller helps provide strategic direction for the company, while serving as a visionary leader within the North American real estate industry.
George Mason Mortgage Announces Relocation, Expansion of Frederick Office
FREDERICK, Md.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–GEORGE MASON MORTGAGE, a Subsidiary of Cardinal Bank (NASDAQ: CFNL) is pleased to announce the relocation and expansion of its Frederick, MD mortgage office.
“We are excited to expand our lending area into Frederick County”
Residents of Frederick County, with a proven track record, Tom McLister, Branch Manager, and Darren Chamblee, Asst. Branch Manager, each bring over 22 years of mortgage lending experience to this new office, located at 5235 Westview Drive, Suite 102, Frederick, Maryland 21703. George Mason Mortgage stands tall amongst our peers with an unwavering commitment to customer service.
American General Names John Deremo Executive Vice President and Chief Distribution Officer
HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–American General Life Companies (American General) has named John Deremo Executive Vice President and Chief Distribution Officer. He joins American General from Protective Life Corporation, where he served as Senior Vice President and Chief Distribution Officer.
Davis Polk Announces New Head of Pro Bono Program
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP today announced that Sharon Katz will lead its pro bono program as Special Counsel for Pro Bono. She succeeds Ronnie Abrams, who headed the program for four years before being confirmed by the U.S. Senate last week as a Judge in the Southern District of New York.
WSP Appoints Sector Leader for Unconventional Gas
PITTSBURGH–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Environmental and sustainability consultancy, WSP Environment & Energy announces the appointment of John Romano as the Director – Energy Resources focusing on the unconventional gas sector. He will be responsible for directing our team of experts in providing cutting-edge solutions and services to the Exploration & Production (E&P) and Midstream Energy companies active in developing the Marcellus and Utica shale gas resource.
John brings 24 years of experience in engineering, environmental management, permitting and planning to WSP’s team focused on the unconventional gas sector. Prior to joining WSP, he served as the Vice President for the Oil and Gas Division for SCE Environmental Group where he was responsible for building business and managing projects in the Marcellus/Utica Shale region with E&P companies. He managed staff in the construction of permanent waterlines; oversaw a staff of E&S inspectors in the provision of Chapter 102 compliance inspections for pad sites weekly; developed solid waste disposal plans for well cuttings and water resource reclamation and treatment logistic plans; and led a team of contractors in reclamation of pad sites and a 16-mile gas pipeline.
Carole King to Be Named BMI Icon at 60th Annual BMI Pop Music Awards
LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Carole King will be celebrated as a BMI Icon at the 60th annual BMI Pop Awards on Tuesday, May 15 at Los Angeles’ Beverly Wilshire Hotel.
Strategic Wealth Partners Welcomes Michael Karmin as Investment Advisor
DEERFIELD, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Strategic Wealth Partners, LLC, a Chicago area-based independent investment advisory firm, today announced the hiring of Michael Karmin as Investment Advisor. Karmin joins Strategic Wealth Partners in its focus on serving the needs of high net worth individuals, families and institutions seeking to preserve and grow wealth through insightful planning and objective advice.
Natixis Global Asset Management Survey Explores Why Many Americans Don’t Save for Retirement
BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Amid concern about Americans’ level of preparedness for retirement and other long-term financial goals, a survey of 463 investors commissioned by Natixis Global Asset Management (NGAM) found that even many affluent people aren’t sure how much they need to save, say they lack money for investing and prefer to spend today rather than save for tomorrow.
The Standard Promotes Larry Frank to Vice President and Associate Counsel
PORTLAND, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Standard Insurance Company (“The Standard”), a subsidiary of StanCorp Financial Group, Inc., has promoted Larry Frank to vice president and associate counsel.
“Larry is particularly talented at developing strong leaders and has contributed as much to our leadership ranks as he has to risk management and legal expertise”
Frank joined The Standard in 1988 as an attorney. Most recently, he served as assistant vice president and associate counsel. He has been responsible for providing legal advice to the Insurance Services Group (“ISG”), as well as oversight of litigation related to the division’s insurance products and services. Frank also manages the ISG legal department in-house attorney staff and represents and advocates on behalf of the company before federal and state regulatory agencies, legislative bodies and industry associations. Frank will continue to lead the ISG legal department and support The Standard and The Standard Life Insurance Company of New York.
