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16 minutes ago
- Business
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Coke Florida Announces Leadership Appointments in Jacksonville and Tampa Territories
TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC ('Coke Florida') announces the appointment of Jack Palmorn as the new Territory General Manager for the Jacksonville territory. Palmorn, who began his career in the Coke System over 20 years ago, has held various positions of increasing responsibility, including serving as Territory General Manager in Daytona, Territory General Manager Brevard, and most recently as Territory General Manager for Ft. Myers, one of the fastest-growing areas in Florida. The Jacksonville territory includes manufacturing, sales, and distribution operations that support most of north Florida. Additionally, Teddy Mejeur has been named Territory General Manager for the Tampa territory. Mejeur started his career with the Coke system in 2011 in south Florida, holding several positions in sales leadership, including Area Sales Manager and Sales Director. In 2022 he moved to territory leadership serving as the Territory General Manager for St. Petersburg and Sarasota. Tampa is home to Coke Florida's newly completed automated warehouse operation. Jamaal Medley, Coke Florida's Vice President for Field Franchise Operations shared, 'I have personally worked with Jack and Teddy over the years as they have supported our Coke Florida business. Both are proven leaders with the commitment and dedication that allows us to serve Florida consumers and customers across the state. They will play pivotal roles as we continue to grow our business.' About Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) is the sixth largest Coca-Cola bottler in the United States. Coke Florida makes, sells, and distributes products of The Coca-Cola Company in an exclusive territory that covers over 21 million consumers across 47 counties in Florida. The company employs over 5,000 associates and operates four Green Circle Certified manufacturing facilities and eighteen distribution centers. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tampa, Coke Florida is one of the largest Black-owned businesses in the United States. In 2025, Coke Florida was recognized as a US Best Managed Company Gold Standard Winner by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal. To learn more, visit
Business Wire
23 minutes ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Benchmark Announces Appointment of Glynis A. Bryan to Board of Directors
TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Benchmark Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: BHE), a global provider of engineering, design, and manufacturing services, announces the appointment of Glynis A. Bryan to its Board of Directors. Ms. Bryan brings a wealth of financial and operational expertise to Benchmark's Board. She recently retired as Chief Financial Officer of Insight Enterprises, Inc., where she served from 2007 to 2024. Prior to Insight, Ms. Bryan held senior financial leadership positions at Swift Transportation Co., APL Logistics, and Ryder System, Inc. She currently serves on the Boards of Ameriprise Financial, Inc., Pinnacle West Capital Corporation, and WESCO International, Inc. 'We are thrilled to welcome Glynis to our Board,' said Jeff Benck, President and CEO of Benchmark. 'With over 20 years as a Chief Financial Officer, including her tenure at Insight Enterprises, Inc., Glynis has demonstrated exceptional skills in financial planning, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic growth initiatives. Her leadership has been instrumental in guiding companies through complex financial landscapes, making her a valuable asset to Benchmark's board. 'With her extensive background in corporate governance, Glynis offers a strategic perspective that aligns perfectly with Benchmark's commitment to excellence,' said David W. Scheible, Chairman of the Board. 'Her insights from serving on multiple prominent boards will enhance our decision-making processes and support our long-term objectives.' To learn more about Benchmark's Board of Directors, please visit About Benchmark Electronics, Inc. Benchmark provides comprehensive solutions across the entire product lifecycle; leading through its innovative technology and engineering design services; leveraging its optimized global supply chain; and delivering world-class manufacturing services in the following industries: commercial aerospace, defense, advanced computing, next-generation communications, medical, complex industrials, and semiconductor capital equipment. Benchmark's global operations include facilities in seven countries and its common shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BHE.
Business Wire
29 minutes ago
- Business
- Business Wire
ComEd Appoints Melissa Washington as SVP of Governmental, Regulatory and External Affairs
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ComEd today announced Melissa Y. Washington, with more than two decades of experience in the industry and at Exelon, will be appointed to the role of senior vice president of Governmental, Regulatory and External Affairs (GREA) effective September 1, 2025. This key appointment will position ComEd to continue advancing work alongside key stakeholders, and to advocate for policies that will benefit northern Illinois customers and communities in the clean energy transition. In this role, Washington will set the company's policy, legislative and regulatory strategies. She will also oversee the company's economic and workforce development functions, as well as corporate community impact and charitable giving for ComEd. 'Melissa Washington is a highly-respected and transformational leader with a track record for driving innovation in our customer operations while advancing critical stakeholder and policy work – always keeping the people, businesses and communities we serve front of mind,' said ComEd President and CEO Gil Quiniones. 'With our industry facing dramatic changes and customer demands evolving rapidly, I am confident that Melissa's deep industry experience and strong relationships make her the right person to advance the important work we must do to continue supporting the clean energy transition in our region.' Washington first joined Exelon in 2003, with executive-level roles held in investor relations, corporate affairs, governmental affairs, regulatory, large customer and workforce and economic development. Washington joined ComEd in 2016 and currently serves as senior vice president of Customer Operations and Strategic Initiatives, where she has led the company in reshaping its customer experience, creating new customer tools to provide energy billing relief and to boost customer participation in clean energy technology and energy management solutions, including growing the impact of ComEd's industry-leading energy efficiency programs. Washington is active in service to her community, serving in leadership roles with several local boards including the Metropolitan Planning Council, the Civic Consulting Alliance, the Chicago Children's Advocacy Center board, and the Leadership Greater Chicago board. She is also a member of several professional groups, including serving as board secretary of Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA), a member of the American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE), and the Association of Edison Illuminating Companies (AEIC). She earned her bachelor's degree in finance from Lewis University and her MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management. 'This is an exciting time to join the GREA team as we continue to bring clean energy solutions to communities in northern Illinois,' said Washington. 'I look forward to the opportunity to meet with our stakeholders to better understand the needs of their constituents as we advance plans for a clean and reliable energy grid.' Washington, who has served in a leadership capacity in various roles with ComEd since 2003, steps into the SVP of GREA role most recently held by Louie Binswanger, who will transition to serving as senior advisor to the CEO before retiring at the end of the year. 'I want to thank Louie Binswanger for his leadership and many contributions, most notably his work leading the team to achieve regulatory approvals that will help the grid prepare to deliver safe, reliable and clean power for years to come while keeping customer bills as low as possible,' said Quiniones. Binswanger, who joined ComEd in 2022, is credited with leading policy and regulatory strategies to secure approval ComEd's first ever Multi-Year Grid plan, which received regulatory approvals from the ICC in 2024, and setting the stage for key investments through 2027 that will uphold reliability and resiliency in the face of more severe weather and adapt to meet clean energy goals. The plan aligns with the state's Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA), a 2021 law which seeks to expand renewable energy access, decarbonize communities and boost the clean energy workforce. Binswanger will stay on in an advisory role to the CEO through the end of the year. ComEd is a unit of Chicago-based Exelon Corporation (NASDAQ: EXC), a Fortune 200 energy company serving more than 10.5 million electricity and natural gas customers – the largest number of customers in the U.S. ComEd powers the lives of more than 4 million customers across northern Illinois, or 70 percent of the state's population. For more information visit and connect with the company on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, and YouTube.
Business Wire
29 minutes ago
- Business
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Mirion Medical to Debut New Solutions, Highlight Broad Radiopharma-Focused Portfolio at SNMMI Annual Meeting
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Mirion, a global leader in radiation safety, science, and medicine, announced today that its Mirion Medical group will showcase its portfolio of solutions designed to enable the radiopharma and theranostic fields at the 2025 Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) Annual Meeting, June 21-24, in New Orleans, Louisiana. New products from Capintec and Dosimetry Services will be introduced alongside innovations from the broader Mirion portfolio, including the ec 2 Software suite and advances from Mirion Technologies. Debuting at the 2025 SNMMI Annual Meeting Graves Phantom from Capintec, a Mirion Medical company: The Graves Phantom is a groundbreaking, solution for enabling precise dosimetry in radiopharmaceutical therapy (RPT). Designed as a 20-cm tissue-equivalent phantom, it supports the calibration of SPECT systems per radioisotope and allows for accurate sensitivity factor measurements under realistic scatter conditions, enabling reliable and reproducible RPT workflows. Instadose ® VUE Beta Dosimeter from Dosimetry Services, a Mirion Medical company: The only hybrid wireless dosimeter designed for theranostic applications, the InstadoseVUE Beta device tracks and measures radiation exposure, ensuring the safety of medical staff in environments where beta radiation is present. The InstadoseVUE Beta is the latest model in the InstadoseVUE line of wireless dosimeters for radiation monitoring of personnel. Additional Featured Solutions from the Broader Mirion Portfolio ec 2 Software Suite: ec 2 Software, a Mirion Medical company, provides software to simplify workflows, support regulatory compliance, and drive operational efficiency for stakeholders across the nuclear medicine, molecular imaging and radiopharmaceutical fields. Demonstrations for applications including BioTrax™ QMS, NMIS™, and BioRx™ will be available throughout the SNMMI Annual Meeting. Apex-Guard™ Software: From Mirion Technologies, the newest version of Apex-Guard software includes a robust impurity analysis feature and patent-pending algorithm for gamma spectroscopy measurements, which simplifies radioisotope production quality management, boosts confidence in radioisotope safety, and aids in regulatory compliance. The software integrates with BioTrax QMS, improving workflow efficiency and data integrity. Portable and Mobile Radiation Monitoring: New solutions from Mirion Technologies include the CSPevo ® Probe and RDS-Med™ Survey Meter for comprehensive, portable radiation survey monitoring and the IC3™ Portable Ion Chamber Survey Meter for measuring gamma, beta and X-ray radiation. In addition, the iCAM™ Mobile Alpha/Beta Particulate Monitor for reliable monitoring of airborne activity will be on hand. 'As the nuclear medicine and molecular imaging landscape evolves, Mirion is committed to leveraging our deep expertise in ionizing radiation to serve our customers and ensure safe, efficient operations at every step,' said Luis Rivera, Executive Vice President of Mirion Medical. 'From research to production to patient care, Mirion Medical and Mirion Technologies alike are developing solutions to drive higher quality. We look forward to demonstrating how these solutions can shape a more connected future.' Commitment to Patient Care and Safety Mirion Medical is a proud sponsor of the SNMMI 2025 Patient Education Day, contributing educational resources and insights on radiation safety. This sponsorship reflects Mirion's commitment to patient education and awareness, ensuring that patients and their families are well-informed about the benefits of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging. About Mirion Mirion is a global leader in radiation safety, science and medicine, empowering innovations that deliver vital protection while harnessing the transformative potential of ionizing radiation across a diversity of end markets. The Mirion Technologies group is committed to powering advancements in nuclear energy through proven radiation safety technologies and expertise. The Mirion Medical group is focused on improving quality in cancer care through its broad range of solutions that enhance delivery and ensure safety across the medical landscape. Headquartered in Atlanta (GA – USA), Mirion employs approximately 2,800 people and operates in 12 countries. ©2025 Mirion. All rights reserved. Instadose®VUE, BioTrax™ QMS, NMIS™, BioRx™, CSPevo™, Apex-Guard™, IC3™, and iCAM™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of Mirion Technologies, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries.
Business Wire
44 minutes ago
- Business
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Sweet Success: How Butter Baked Cake Co. Boosted Sales & Efficiency with CMTC Support
LONG BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- California Manufacturing Technology Consulting® (CMTC) recently partnered with Butter Baked Cake Co. to help the California-based specialty food manufacturer overcome operational and marketing challenges. 'Working with CMTC has been truly transformational for Butter Baked Cake Co., providing invaluable support in marketing, finance, and strategy,' said Owner Whitney Lounsbury Located in Oceanside, CA, Butter Baked Cake Co. manufactures sugar-free, gluten-free, and grain-free desserts that cater to health-conscious individuals without compromising on taste. Founded in 2018, Butter Baked's mission is to ensure no one misses out on the joy of delicious treats due to dietary restrictions. Butter Baked Cake Co. uses only high-quality, minimally processed ingredients to create indulgent options for everyone. Facing challenges in a competitive and saturated market, Butter Baked Cake Co. struggled with brand differentiation and inconsistent messaging. Butter Baked's digital presence – including their website and e-commerce platform – was underperforming, requiring improvements in user experience, SEO, and social media strategy. Butter Baked Cake Co. also lacked a structured plan for customer retention and engagement, making it difficult to foster repeat business and loyalty. Additionally, operational inefficiencies in production and fulfillment further hindered Butter Baked's ability to manage demand and scale effectively. To address Butter Baked Cake Co.'s challenges, CMTC conducted consultation sessions to refine brand positioning. These sessions, in combination with a messaging guide, helped to ensure a clear identity and consistent messaging for Butter Baked. CMTC also performed a comprehensive website audit which offered insights into improving functionality, SEO, and user experience, along with strategic recommendations for enhancing Butter Baked Cake Co.'s digital presence. To boost customer retention, CMTC advised on email marketing and loyalty incentives to encourage repeat business and led a SWOT analysis and competitive review to highlight market opportunities and positioning strategies. Finally, CMTC facilitated operational consultations to help with workflow efficiencies and automation tools in order to streamline production and fulfillment processes. As a result of their work with CMTC, Butter Baked Cake Co. estimates a $355,320 increase in sales, $25,000 in cost savings, 6 jobs added, and 6 jobs retained. 'Working with CMTC has been truly transformational for Butter Baked Cake Co., providing invaluable support in marketing, finance, and strategy,' said Owner Whitney Lounsbury. To drive continued growth, Butter Baked plans to make a capital investment of $95,000 into their business – this includes $2,000 in plant equipment, $3,000 in IT, $50,000 in co-manufacturing operations, $10,000 in business development, $10,000 in packaging, and $20,00 in marketing. For more information about CMTC's services, contact Rachel Miller at rmiller@ or 310-984-0096. Established in 1992, California Manufacturing Technology Consulting ® (CMTC) focuses exclusively on manufacturing across California, delivering customized, consultative solutions tailored to each client's unique needs. Backed by seasoned industry professionals, extensive networks, and strong partnerships, CMTC offers cost-effective, top-to-bottom services — from the C-suite to the shop floor. As trusted advisors, CMTC combines deep business management expertise with a passion for helping manufacturers thrive, driving measurable ROI and long-term client success.
