California Business News - Page 73

Page 73 of California Business News issued by the Send2Press® Newswire service.



EPIC adds Kelly Kyle as senior account manager in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, Calif., April 10, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, has added Kelly Kyle as a senior account manager in its Los Angeles office. Kyle brings 12 years of experience in the healthcare and wellness insurance sector to EPIC.

VLP Expands Technology Transactions Practice with Addition of Data Privacy Expert Michael Whitener

PALO ALTO, Calif., April 2, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — VLP Law Group LLP is pleased to announce the addition of Michael Whitener, who joins as a partner based in Washington, D.C. Mr. Whitener brings to VLP considerable experience in technology transactions and data privacy issues.

EPIC Advances Strategic Business Plan in Southern California’s Inland Empire

ONTARIO, Calif., April 1, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, today announced key steps in advancing their business strategy in Southern California’s Inland Empire.

EPIC Announces Strategic Benefits Partnership with Liazon

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 25, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center) announced today that its Employee Benefits Practice has launched a strategic partnership offering employers a new way to manage benefit program costs while expanding flexibility, choice and value for their employees.

EPIC Expands Fresno Office: California’s Fastest Growing Insurance Broker Moves into Larger Offices to Meet Growing Local Demand

FRESNO, Calif., March 21, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — First opening the doors of a Fresno office in July of 2012, California’s fastest growing insurance brokerage is already expanding to meet local demand. EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage that started with just two principals, has since added four more brokers specializing in property and casualty and employee benefits, as well as claims advocacy, account management and client service positions.

Bank of Southern California Acquires Bank Building

SAN DIEGO, Calif., March 19, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — After more than two years of leasing their La Quinta office, Bank of Southern California announced that they have acquired the space permanently from the FDIC. At the end of 2010, Bank of Southern California began leasing the space, as well as another location in Palm Springs, when it acquired the two branch offices from Palm Desert National Bank.

AMT Datasouth Introduces the Documax 5380 SDM Printer

CAMARILLO, Calif., March 5, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — AMT Datasouth Corporation is pleased to introduce the new Documax(R) 5380 narrow carriage (80 column), serial-dot-matrix (SDM) printer. The Documax 5380 is the latest printer to carry the storied Documax badge. It features the latest technology in motors, drivers and electronics. The Documax 5380 sets a new standard for cost of ownership and reliability.

EPIC adds Derek Thomas as Chief Strategy Officer

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 4, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, has added Derek Thomas as Chief Strategy Officer and Managing Principal. Thomas brings to EPIC more than 25 years of progressive experience and leadership within insurance companies, brokerage firms, Internet and e-commerce companies, as well as the non-profit sector.

Remo Recover 4.0 Just Launched – Metro Style, Touch Enabled and Supports Windows 8

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Feb. 25, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Remo Software, which is known for its robust tools to Recover, Erase, Optimize and Manage data has launched a new version of Remo Recover. The Remo Recover (Windows) 4.0 features a new metro style interface and is now Windows 8 compatible. The software is now available for purchase from its official website.

PowerGuard’s Mike McMullen named 2013 ‘Power Broker’

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 21, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services announced today that Risk and Insurance Magazine has recognized managing principal Mike McMullen as one of 2013’s alternative energy ‘Power Brokers.’ McMullen was chosen as a Power Broker for his groundbreaking presentation of risk to the alternative energy market, dedication to providing innovative risk transfer solutions, and superior client service.

EPIC adds Principal George Descalso in San Mateo: California’s Fastest Growing Brokerage Continues to Attract Top Talent

SAN MATEO, Calif., Feb. 14, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, has added George Descalso as a property and casualty insurance producer and principal in its San Mateo office. A San Francisco Bay Area native, Descalso’s insurance career spans 30 years. He brings extensive knowledge of risk management, property and liability insurance and the insurance marketplace to EPIC.

MCT Trading’s Phil Rasori Designated to ‘Top 40 Most Influential Mortgage Professionals Under 40 List’ for Third Year in a Row

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Feb. 8, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — MCT Trading, Inc. (MCT), a recognized leader in mortgage pipeline hedging and risk management services, announced that that Phil Rasori, the company’s COO and Head Trader, has earned a spot on National Mortgage Professional Magazine’s ‘Top 40 Most Influential Mortgage Professionals Under 40’ list for the third time.

EPIC adds Northern California Benefits Consultant Jennifer Haley

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Feb. 5, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, announces the addition of Jennifer Haley as an employee benefits consultant in its Northern California Employee Benefits Division. Haley brings twelve years of experience in the delivery of employee benefits solutions, including fully insured and limited self-funding medical products, to EPIC’s growing benefits consulting team.

‘Many Names,’ a Mojave National Preserve Artist Exhibit Opens at The Kelso Depot

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Feb. 4, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Creating a fine art exhibit for Mojave National Preserve Artists in Residence program requires reflection, introspection, and then interpretation because artists have to develop a thematic from 1.6 million acres of visual communities and millenniums of history. Make it a Father and Son assignment that projects one voice, and the possibilities grow exponentially.

PCM of California, Inc. Nominated for 17 Prestigious Community Association Industry Awards

LAKE FOREST, Calif., Feb. 1, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — PCM of California, Inc. (PCM), an Associa company, announced today that eight employees as well as nine volunteers in company-managed communities have been nominated for ‘Orange County Excellence in Community’ Awards presented by the Orange County Chapter of the Community Associations Institute (CAIOC).

Mortgage Capital Trading Adds Kevin Miller as Trading Analyst

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Jan. 24, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — MCT Trading, Inc. (MCT), a recognized leader in mortgage pipeline hedging and risk management services, announced that Kevin Miller has joined the company in the capacity of trading analyst.

Mortgage Capital Trading Taps Anthony Ianni as Vice President of Lender Services

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Jan. 18, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — MCT Trading, Inc. (MCT), a recognized leader in mortgage pipeline hedging and risk management services, announced that is has recruited Anthony Ianni as vice president of lender services.

EPIC Adds Janice Stanger as Employee Benefits Account Executive in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 14, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, has added Janice Stanger as an account executive on their Los Angeles benefits consulting team. Stanger brings 27 years of experience in healthcare, benefits consulting, human resources, compliance, wellness and client relationship management to EPIC.

Quandis and Adeptive Software Partner to Streamline Borrower Bankruptcy Searches

FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif., and BOULDER, Colo., Jan. 14, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Quandis, Inc., a leading provider of default management technology solutions, and Adeptive Software, the developer of ResWare(TM), announced that they have with integrated Quandis’ interface to the government’s Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) database for bankruptcy searches.

EPIC adds principals Chad Seiler and Steve Parson in Fresno

FRESNO, Calif., Jan. 9, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, has added Chad Seiler and Steve Parson as property and casualty insurance brokers and principals in its Fresno office. Seiler and Parson bring an extensive knowledge of risk management, property and liability insurance and workers’ compensation cost control to EPIC.

EPIC welcomes principal Terri Parreira to Fresno

FRESNO, Calif., Jan. 7, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, has added Terri Parreira as a property and casualty insurance producer and principal in its Fresno office. Parreira brings an extensive knowledge of risk management, property and liability insurance and workers’ compensation cost control to EPIC.

Bank of Southern California recognized as a top Small Business lender in San Diego County

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Jan. 4, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Bank of Southern California, a locally owned community business bank, has been recognized as one of the top small business lenders among medium sized banks for the largest number and dollar volume of 7(a) loans in 2012 in the greater San Diego area according to the U.S. Small Business Administration.

EPIC announces acquisition of Homeplace Insurance Brokers

ONTARIO, Calif., Jan. 3, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today it has entered into an agreement to acquire Homeplace Insurance Brokers, Inc.

Marie Bruning Joins Bank of Southern California as Vice President

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Jan. 3, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Bank of Southern California has announced that Marie Bruning has joined the bank as Vice President, Client Relationship Manager. She is responsible for business development and client relationship management for the company, and will be headquartered in the company’s corporate office in Del Mar.

Bank of Southern California Appoints Robert Marshall as Chief Credit Officer

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Dec. 19, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Bank of Southern California announced today that Robert Marshall was appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer. In this role, Mr. Marshall will lead the Bank’s credit function, overseeing credit risk management, credit approval and credit analysis functions, and ensuring the overall quality of the Bank’s lending portfolio is maintained.

PCM of California, Inc. to Manage San Clemente’s New Providence Community

MISSION VIEJO, Calif., Dec. 13, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — PCM of California, Inc. (PCM), an Associa company, announced today that it has acquired management duties of San Clemente’s New Providence Community Association, effective December 1.

EPIC adds Hali Nielson as senior vice president in Irvine

IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 3, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, announced today the addition of Hali Nielson as senior vice president private client services in its Irvine office. Nielson brings 19 years of experience in insurance and risk management for individuals with a high asset base and significant property and liability exposures.

PCM of California, Inc. to Manage Mission Viejo’s Highland Park Community

MISSION VIEJO, Calif., Nov. 27, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — PCM of California, Inc. (PCM), an Associa company, announced today that it has assumed management of Mission Viejo’s Highland Park Homeowners’ Association, effective November 1. The 208-home community is the fifth to be added to PCM’s Orange County management portfolio in recent months. PCM now manages 18 associations in the city of Mission Viejo.

EPIC adds Dolores Glass as a principal in San Ramon

SAN RAMON, Calif., Nov. 19, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, has added Dolores Glass as a principal in their San Ramon construction practice. Glass brings over 20 years of experience in construction industry risk management and property and casualty insurance to EPIC.

Professionals Guild Hosts Think Different New Year’s Eve Bash at Oakland Marriott

OAKLAND, Calif., Nov. 16, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Professionals Guild (www.PGuild.com) announced today a Huge Multicultural East Bay New Year’s Eve Party for singles and couples at the Oakland Marriott City Center. This ‘Think Different Multicultural New Year’s Eve’ features Latin music, Old School Top 40, and Smooth Jazz.

Poudre School District Selects Edupoint’s Synergy Student Information System

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 13, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Edupoint(TM) Educational Systems, a leading student information system (SIS) solutions provider to the national K-12 market, has been selected by Poudre School District to implement its Synergy(R) SIS solution. The centralized web-based system will connect the district’s schools and administration facilities to serve students, their parents, teachers, and district staff.

MCT’s COO and Head Trader to Speak on Secondary Marketing Panel at Independent Mortgage Bankers Conference

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Nov. 6, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — MCT Trading, Inc. (MCT), a recognized leader in mortgage pipeline hedging and risk management services, announced that its COO and Head Trader, Phil Rasori, will present on a panel session at the Independent Mortgage Bankers Conference on November 8 at the Fairmont Hotel in Dallas, Texas.

EPIC Adds Neil Willian as Account Executive in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 5, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, has added Neil Willian as an account executive to their San Francisco construction practice. Willian brings 15 years of experience to EPIC in construction risk, specializing in legal, claims, and insurance risk management.

Mortgage Technology Magazine Names Quandis Client Specialized Loan Servicing a Top 25 Tech-Savvy Servicer

FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif., Nov. 2, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Quandis, Inc., a leading provider of default management technology solutions, announced that its client, Specialized Loan Servicing (SLS), a servicer of residential mortgage loans, has been designated a 2012 Top 25 Tech-Savvy Servicer by Mortgage Technology magazine.

EPIC adds senior account manager Reagan Peralta in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 1, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, has added Reagan Peralta as a senior account manager in its San Francisco office. Peralta brings more than 15 years of experience in the healthcare industry, working for national insurance carriers as well as Bay Area-based benefits consulting firms.

Sustainable Teachers Delegation from Sweden tours Alegria Farm to learn about Disease-Preventing Food and High-Efficiency Hydroponic Vertical Farming

LAGUNA BEACH, Calif., Oct. 29, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — A Swedish delegation of Sustainable Teachers toured Alegria Farm to learn about its new high efficiency farming process and find out about the disease fighting food being grown and delivered by Alegria Fresh.

EPIC adds Cris Nunez as principal in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 29, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, announced today the addition of Cris Nunez as principal in EPIC’s Los Angeles office. Nunez brings more than 20 years of experience in commercial insurance and risk management, with a focus on workers’ compensation.

EPIC welcomes Benefits Consultant Adam Medeiros

FRESNO, Calif., Oct. 25, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, has added Adam Medeiros as an employee benefits consultant in its Fresno office. Medeiros brings his extensive knowledge of group health and welfare benefits, including ERISA, COBRA and HIPAA, to EPIC’s rapidly expanding Fresno team.

PCM of California, Inc. to Manage RSM’s Traditions Homeowners’ Association

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif., Oct. 24, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — PCM of California, Inc. (PCM), an Associa company, announced today that it has entered into an agreement to manage the Traditions Homeowners’ Association located in Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif.

PCM CEO Donny Disbro Offers Best Practices on Mediation for Community Associations at CAI Legal Conference

TEMECULA, Calif., Oct. 22, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Professional Community Management of California, Inc. (PCM) chief executive officer Donny Disbro addressed community association professionals on Friday on the benefits and pitfalls of mediation as an alternative to costly litigation.