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Valerie Gotten

Valerie Gotten
Valerie G has been an editor with California Newswire for several years, is a gifted theremin player, can quote copious lines from 'Red Dwarf' and also knows where her towel is. Oddly, she does not drive, nor does she take the bus. She identifies as both human and democrat.

Subsequent QC’s Nick Corpuz Honored as 2018 HW Rising Star

LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 1, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage Quality Management and Research, LLC (MQMR), a leader in mortgage risk management and compliance services, today announced that Nicholas Corpuz, Vice President of MQMR servicing-focused sister firm Subsequent QC (SQC), has been honored by HousingWire magazine as a 2018 Rising Star. Corpuz was profiled in the June issue of HousingWire.

Rocky Bleier to Keynote at Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs Passing of the Leash Event in Pittsburgh PA

PITTSBURGH, Pa., May 31, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs, along with hosts Don and Tony Accamando and Jack Wagner, cordially invite the public to attend the Passing of the Leash. This heart-warming event showcases the incredible difference Service Dogs have made in the lives of their recipients and includes a plated lunch.

ARMCO Enhances Mortgage QC Automation and Analysis in ACES Audit Technology

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., May 31, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of enterprise financial risk mitigation software solutions, has announced several product enhancements that improve the mortgage quality control (QC) process for lenders and servicers using its auditing platform ACES Audit Technology.

TeamSnap CEO and Co-founder Dave DuPont Named EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2018 Finalist

BOULDER, Colo., May 30, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TeamSnap, the household name in integrated sports management, announced today that company co-founder and CEO Dave DuPont was named a finalist for the prestigious EY Entrepreneur Of The Year(R) 2018 Award.

Wondershare Dr.Fone Introduces 2018 Erase iOS update for iPhone Management

NEW YORK, N.Y., May 30, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Wondershare Technology, one of the leading software development enterprises of New York, announced today the release of their latest mobile application, the dr.fone-Erase for users, worldwide.

EPIC Insurance Brokers Marketing Communications Team Wins Three 2018 Communicator Awards

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that the firm's Marketing, Communications and Design team was honored by the 24th Annual Communicator Awards with an "Award of Excellence" and two "Awards of Distinction." The Communicator Awards are an international awards program recognizing big ideas in marketing and communications.

Laguna College of Art and Design (LCAD) Celebrates its Class of 2018

LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Monday, May 21 at 5 p.m., one hundred eleven students became graduates of Laguna College of Art and Design's (LCAD) Class of 2018. President Jonathan Burke and Board of Trustees Chair Jared Mathis conferred undergraduate degrees in Animation, Drawing & Painting, Game Art, Graphic Design + Digital Media, and Illustration.

Sokal Media Group Signs Stevenson Kia of Jacksonville NC to Assist and Expand Brand

RALEIGH, N.C., May 30, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sokal Media Group, automobile marketing agency, becomes the agency of record for Stevenson Kia of Jacksonville, North Carolina. Starting in May, 2018, the agency will launch new websites and assist the dealership in digital and traditional media.

Addiction Recovery Imprint, Zephyr Bookshelf, Acquires Memoir by First Time Author David Griggs

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 30, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Addiction recovery imprint Zephyr Bookshelf announced today that it's publishing a brand-new title this winter: "Taming the Wild Things in My Head" by first-time author David H. Griggs.

Sokal Media Group Signs Stevenson Hyundai to Refine Brand at Jacksonville, NC Dealership

RALEIGH, N.C., May 29, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Auto dealership marketing firm, Sokal Media Group, signs Stevenson Hyundai. Starting in May, 2018, the group will handle their website along with digital and traditional media.
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Cloudvirga Earns a 2018 Benzinga FinTech Award

IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Cloudvirga, a leading provider of digital mortgage point-of-sale (POS) software whose enterprise technology is powered by the intelligent Mortgage Platform, was honored as one of the world's top fintech firms at last week's Benzinga Global Fintech Awards.

EARTH MONTH 2018: Simplifile Re-Teams with the Arbor Day Foundation – Plants 2,275 Trees

PROVO, Utah, May 29, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, today announced it once again partnered with the Arbor Day Foundation to celebrate Arbor Day 2018 and April's Earth Month. This year, Simplifile planted 2,275 trees in the Mississippi River Valley.

Wondershare Updates Recoverit Free with New USB Data Recovery Function

SHENZHEN, China, May 29, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- USB Data Recovery Function (by Recoverit) announced. Wondershare Recoverit, being one of the major players in the software industry, covers all areas of concern whether it is security, the speed of recovery, advanced algorithm or accessible interface.

Two-day Leadership conference in SARASOTA: tools, techniques, and behaviors needed to become ‘relactional’ leader

SARASOTA, Fla., May 24, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CITYCommit Inc. presents the Spring 2018 Transformational Leadership Sarasota Conference in Sarasota, Florida on June 21 and 22, 2018. Ford Taylor, the founder of Transformation Leadership as well as a Leadership Solutions trainer, Strategist and Speaker will be sharing and teaching both days.

Seidel Diesel Group Embraces Franklin Covey’s® 4DX Program in Illinois

BOLINGBROOK, Ill., May 23, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- According to Paul Thoms, President, "We've had significant success in quantifiable cost savings and increased revenue by bringing Covey's The 4 Disciplines of Execution (4DX) formula into our culture." Midwest Fuel Injection at its Bolingbrook's Headquarters was first to incorporate the 4DX approach into its strategic goal setting initiatives in Oct. 2017, quickly achieving business-critical goals.

Guaranteed Rate Partners with DocMagic to Cut Closing Time in Loan Document Prep

TORRANCE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- DocMagic, Inc., the premier provider of fully-compliant loan document preparation, regulatory compliance and comprehensive eMortgage services, announced that retail mortgage lender Guaranteed Rate can now cut closing time by electronically signing mortgage closing documents in advance.

A 2-day Transformational Leadership Workshop Focused on Equipping 2018 Leaders is coming to Orlando in June

ORLANDO, Fla., May 22, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Demarick Patton of TL Orlando is thrilled to announce the Spring 2018 Transformational Leadership Orlando training session is coming to Orlando, Florida on June 12 and 13, 2018 with Leadership Solutions trainer, Strategist and Speaker, Ford Taylor.

Travel Insurance is Not Just Something ‘Nice to Have’ if Considering Travel During 6-Month Atlantic Hurricane Season

NEW YORK, N.Y., May 21, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Travelers planning trips to areas frequently in the path of tropical storms and hurricanes have probably considered purchasing travel insurance, but may not be clear on what is covered, according to TravelInsurance.com. Since many hurricane-prone destinations in the Caribbean and southeast U.S. offer incredible travel deals during this period, travel insurance has become more of a necessity for the smart and savvy traveler.

Whiteflash Jewelers in Houston Named 2018 BBB Pinnacle Award Winner

HOUSTON, Texas, May 18, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Whiteflash Inc., top tier retailer of ideal diamonds and fine bridal jewelry, has just been named winner of the prestigious Better Business Bureau 2018 Pinnacle Award - the BBB's top honor for excellence in quality control, customer care, and community service. The annual competition involves retail jewelers from all across the greater Houston area, the fourth largest market in America. Whiteflash has now earned the top honor from the BBB for an unprecedented three out of the past seven years.

AlgEternal Introduces AlgAllure AlgaRiche, a Microalgae-Based Anti-Aging Skin Care Line

LA GRANGE, Texas, May 18, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- AlgEternal Technologies, LLC, a leading producer of naturally and sustainably produced microalgae-based products has introduced its AlgaRiche range of AlgAllure high-performance, luxury age-defying skincare products. The AlgaRiche line is rich with PhycoDerm, a patent-pending, proprietary marine red microalgae extract.

San Diego Education Leaders & Students Support SAT During The School Day

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, San Diego area education leaders and students came together at Kearny High School in San Diego to push for college admissions tests like the SAT to be offered – as an alternative to state standardized tests – during the school day through the Pathways to College Act, currently moving through the California State Legislature.

Mortgage QC Exec Jeremy Burcham to Lead Sales Efforts for TRK Connection’s Insight RDM Platform

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 17, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TRK Connection (TRK), a leading provider of mortgage quality control and origination management solutions, announced today that it has hired Jeremy Burcham as Executive Vice President of Sales. Burcham will leverage his 10+ years of experience in mortgage quality control (QC), compliance, credit policy, due diligence and technology to refine TRK's sales and marketing strategy for its suite of solutions, including its flagship mortgage QC audit platform Insight Risk & Defect Management (RDM).

City of La Verne California votes 5-0 to establish new path to 5G using small cell infrastructure

LA VERNE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- XG Communities LLC, a premier provider of wireless, asset marketing and engineering services for cities and municipalities across the United States, announces their agreement to market and manage wireless coverage solutions for the City of La Verne, California.

In New York, the South Bronx Culture Trail Festival 2018: Somos Unidos

BRONX, N.Y., May 17, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Casita Maria Center For Arts & Education and Bronx Music Heritage Center are proud to present the South Bronx Culture Trail Festival 2018: Somos Unidos. This fun, family-friendly festival celebrates the rich cultural contributions of the communities that make the South Bronx their home. In partnership with community based organizations, city agencies and charities, multiple events will be held May 31 through June 23, 2018 uniting communities, arts, culture, and wellness.

Mortgage Pioneer Mountain America Credit Union Implements Simplifile’s Collaboration and Post Closing Services

PROVO, Utah, May 17, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, today announced that Mountain America Credit Union has implemented Simplifile Collaboration and Post Closing services to enhance the closing experience for its members.

Spodak Dental Group in Florida Sponsors Womens Self-Defense Class as Part of Family Wellness Month

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., May 16, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Spodak Dental Group sponsored a LADIES F.I.R.S.T. Self Defense class this past Friday, May 11 as part of Family Wellness Month. The class was led by Sgt. Ken Stephens (ret.), a 20-year veteran police officer with 16 years of S.W.A.T. experience. The roughly three-hour course was completely underwritten by Dr. Craig Spodak as a way to help community members learn tips to protect themselves if ever faced with an attacker.

Style Disruptor Cheryl Lampard brings style to the GLW Talk Across speaking events

NAPLES, Fla., May 16, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Third Eye Management and Associates announces that Cheryl Lampard will be joining Fox 46 Charlotte team as a commentator for the Royal Wedding discussing style and image branding. As a speaker for GLW Talk Across, Lampard covers an array of topics with a two-tier focus on showcasing personalized image direction with professional and psychological brand applications.

Florida is an Underserved Craft Brew Market says RMA Economic Development Expert

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., May 16, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- After several national media outlets ran headlines questioning the future of the craft brew industry, Farrell Tiller of Redevelopment Management Associates (RMA) interviewed leading craft brew experts to discuss the industry's growth potential in Florida. Tiller also recently travelled to Nashville for the National Craft Brew Conference to meet with leading breweries.

ARMCO Integrates with BankVOD, Enabling Seamless Transfer of Bank Data

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., May 16, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of enterprise financial risk mitigation software solutions, announced an integration with BankVOD, the company that pioneered the electronic risk interface for asset verifications. This integration, which provides a direct, seamless connection between ARMCO's ACES Audit Technology and BankVOD's Verification Hub.

Eberhard & Co. Show New Watch Line at COUTUREtime Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, Nev., May 16, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Eberhard & Co. and Beaugeste Luxury Brands - the Brand's agent and representative in the United States - will participate in the next edition of Couture-Time Las Vegas, the great exhibition hosting the most important luxury watch brands and America's top retail community, in an exclusive and luxurious setting.

2nd Annual Global C.diff. Walks in NJ and FL to Raise Awareness on Importance of Clostridium difficile Infections Worldwide

TEANECK, N.J., May 15, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Presented by the C Diff Foundation, the 2nd Annual Global C.diff. Awareness 2K Walks will take place on Saturday, May 19 at three separate locations: Morris A. Votee Park, Teaneck, New Jersey; Sims Park, New Port Richey, Florida; and in Leicester, England. All locations will include t-shirts and resourceful educational material for all registered walkers. The U.S. locations will also include water bottles and hydration stations.

Third Eye Management Enhances Strategic Marketing Services with addition of Phillip Swearingen

NAPLES, Fla., May 15, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Third Eye Management and Associates, Inc. is pleased to announce that Phillip Swearingen has joined the Third Eye Team. Swearingen is an ambidextrous operational systems counselor. He is one of the rare few that can design and develop technical and organizational solutions by applying right brain and left-brain methods simultaneously.

EPIC Adds Diane Montelione to its Financial Risk Insurance Practice in New York

NEW YORK, N.Y., May 15, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants announced today that financial and professional risk management and insurance veteran Diane Montelione has joined the firm's Financial Risk Practice as a senior vice president. She will be based in New York and report to managing principal and Financial Risk Practice Leader, Michael Klaschka.

TeamSnap Appoints New Chief Financial Officer, Todd Stockard

BOULDER, Colo., May 14, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TeamSnap, the household name in integrated sports management, announced today that Todd Stockard has been appointed the company's new Chief Financial Officer. Stockard will oversee TeamSnap's financial strategy as the company continues its rapid expansion with the introduction of new products, platforms and partnerships.

Mid America Mortgage to Offer Warehouse Lines of Credit on Seasoned and ‘Scratch and Dent’ Loans

ADDISON, Texas, May 14, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mid America Mortgage, Inc. Owner and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bode today announced that the firm has expanded its relationship with Spectrum Mortgage Holdings, LLC to offer warehouse lines of credit in conjunction with its Whole Loan Purchase program. This will provide sellers the flexibility to finance loans being sold to Mid America, including seasoned and 'scratch and dent' loans.

PitBullTax Software Expands its Power for CPAs, EAs and Tax Attorneys with New Version 4.0

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla., May 14, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- PitBullTax Software, the leading IRS Tax Resolution Software for CPAs, EAs and Tax Attorneys, just released its new and more feature rich Version 4.0. For nine years PitBullTax Software has transformed the tax resolution business by making it more efficient and intuitive for tax professionals to solve their clients' IRS problems.

Union Institute & University salutes law enforcement professionals nationwide during National Police Week

CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 14, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Union Institute & University is proud to salute law enforcement professionals nationwide during National Police Week, May 13 - 19, 2018 and honored to celebrate its commitment to educating the law enforcement community with a rigorous and research based Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Management.

Cooksey Team’s Brandon Findley Cracks the Top 200 of Best Mortgage Lenders’ 2018 List of Top Texas Loan Officers

DALLAS, Texas, May 10, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Cooksey Team, a top producing retail branch of Mid America Mortgage, Inc., announced today that Best Mortgage Lenders has ranked Cooksey Team loan officer (LO) Brandon Findley at No. 198 in Texas based on the total number of loans closed in 2017. Specializing in the Dallas market,

Sokal Media Group Signs Charleston Nissan of South Carolina

CHARLESTON, S.C., May 11, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Automobile marketing firm, Sokal Media Group, signs Charleston Nissan. Starting in April 2018, Sokal Media Group launched new websites for the store, created new advertising campaigns, and assisted in many other areas of dealership business.

MQMR Counsels Mortgage Lenders to Increase Internal Audit Frequency to Safeguard Secondary Market Activities

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Mortgage Quality Management and Research, LLC (MQMR) President Michael Steer today advised lenders to increase the frequency with which they conduct their internal audits to ensure secondary market activities and relationships are not negatively impacted by undiscovered risks.

Darren Lovell of The Cooksey Team Ranks #3 on Best Mortgage Lenders’ 2018 List of Top Loan Officers in Flower Mound,...

DALLAS, Texas, May 10, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Cooksey Team, a top producing retail branch of Mid America Mortgage, Inc., announced today that Best Mortgage Lenders 2018 has ranked loan officer (LO) Darren Lovell at No. 3 in Flower Mound, Texas, based on the total number of loans closed in 2017. Lovell also placed at No. 226 statewide according to the rankings, which are published in conjunction with Ask a Lender and Scotsman Guide Media.

Phil Laren of MCT to Speak on MSR Liquidity Challenges Panel Session at MBA National Secondary Conference

SAN DIEGO, Calif., May 10, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT), a leading mortgage hedge advisory and secondary marketing software firm, announced that its Director of MSR Services, Phil Laren, will be speaking on a panel at the MBA National Secondary Market Conference & Expo May 21 at the New York Marriott Marquis.

Sokal Media Group Signs Hudson Nissan – Will Serve as Dealer Marketing Agency in S.C.

CHARLESTON, S.C., May 9, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sokal Media Group, automotive marketing company, proudly announces becoming the agency of record for Hudson Nissan. Starting in April 2018, Sokal Media Group launched new websites for the store, created new advertising campaigns, and assisted in many other areas of dealership business.

EyeBuyDirect Launches ‘Buy 1 Give 1’ Initiative, Donating a Pair of Glasses with Every Order to Someone in Need

AUSTIN, Texas, May 9, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EyeBuyDirect, the online prescription eyewear retailer, announced today a "Buy 1 Give 1" Program that donates a pair of prescription glasses to someone in need worldwide for every transaction made through the online retailer. As a part of the Essilor Group, this new initiative directly supports Vision for Life, a social impact fund giving access to vision care to the most underserved communities worldwide.

American Banker Names Mortgage Capital Trading to Inaugural Best Places to Work in Fintech List

SAN DIEGO, Calif., May 8, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT), a leading mortgage hedge advisory and secondary marketing software firm, announced that American Banker magazine named the company to its new Best Places to Work in Financial Technology list. MCT ranked number four out of only 20 companies that were honored.

Prevail Consulting, Inc. in CT announces contract with Medical Assurance Society New Zealand Limited to license Reinsurance System

STAMFORD, Conn., May 8, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Prevail Consulting, Inc., a leading insurance industry technology and professional services provider, today announced a contract with Medical Assurance Society New Zealand Limited (MAS) to license the Prevail Reinsurance System (PRS) to support MAS's reinsurance operations. Under this new contract, Prevail will install PRS and deliver implementation, application and data migration services.

Military Media Brand We Are The Mighty Unveils #MIGHTY25: Influencers Supporting the Military Community in 2018

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Leading military media and entertainment brand We Are The Mighty (WATM), unveils its fourth annual Mighty 25: Influencers Supporting the Military Community in 2018, twenty-five individuals who are bringing awareness to America’s military service members, veterans, and their families.

EPIC’s McGarey and Powell to Present on Affordable Care Act at Gulf Coast Symposium in Houston

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today Managing Principal Suzanne McGarey and Compliance Consultant Kenneth Powell will present at the Gulf Coast Symposium on Thurs., May 10 at 4 p.m. at the NRG Center in Houston, Texas.

MAG Instrument, Inc. Highlights New Products and support of American Manufacturing at 2018 National Hardware Show

ONTARIO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- MAG Instrument, Inc. will once again be a major sponsor of the National Hardware Show and demonstrate its commitment to American manufacturing being the Co-Title Sponsor of the "MADE IN USA Pavilion." MAG is committed to making its products in the U.S.A. and educating consumers as to the quality and craftsmanship that separate U.S. products from those made overseas.

Neotrope Nonprofit PR Grants for 2018 to Again Help Worthy Causes Grow Brands

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Neotrope, a marketing and entertainment company, has launched its 2018 annual Nonprofit PR Grant program for 501(c)(3) charities and is now accepting applications. Value of each in-kind donation service grant is $2,400 and will be offered to 10 U.S.-based non-profit organizations "doing good" on a national or regional level for 2018/19.

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