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American Banker announces the 2024 honorees for The Most Powerful Women in Banking: Next

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This annual list highlights 15 women age 40 and younger who are rising stars at their organizations and demonstrate tremendous potential to ascend to the C-suite

NEW YORK, July 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — American Banker, Arizent’s essential resource for senior executives in financial services, publishes its annual list of honorees for The Most Powerful Women in Banking: Next initiative. The honorees, all women 40 years old and younger, are nominated by an executive at their institution who believes that she has the potential to ascend to the C-suite.

“Fearless, trailblazing women with diverse skill sets are shaping the future of financial services. These honorees embody the perfect balance of wit and grit it takes, not to just succeed, but to surpass expectations in leadership roles at the highest levels.”

This year’s list features women leaders who work across all lines of business including five managing directors on the list, as well as a chief risk officer, a director of retail banking, and heads of global markets corporate banking, global short rates sales and liquidity and interest rate risk.

“Fearless, trailblazing women with diverse skill sets are shaping the future of financial services,” Mary Ellen Egan, Senior Editor of Women’s Programs, says. “These honorees embody the perfect balance of wit and grit it takes, not to just succeed, but to surpass expectations in leadership roles at the highest levels.”

The honorees are:

Shayna Arrington, Chief Risk Officer, ServbankAmy Bartlett Managing Director, Head of Global Markets Corporate Banking, BMO Capital MarketsJillian Chuck, Senior VP, Director Commercial Deposits, Revenue & Liquidity Solutions, ComericaMegan Comfort, Executive VP, Small Business Manager, Nevada State Bank, a division of Zions Bancorporation.Denise Davis, Managing Director, Senior Vice President, PNC BankAmanda Deckelman, Managing Director, Head of Global Short Rates Sales, Bank of AmericaLayna Dupuis, Senior Vice President, Head of Retail Banking, First United BankNatalie Flanders, Senior Vice President, Investor Relations Officer, First HorizonJo Jagadish, Executive Vice President, Head of U.S. Digital Banking and Commercial Bank Products, Services & Innovation, TD BankMajdouline Melhaoui, Head of Liquidity and Interest Rate Risk, Americas, BNP ParibasMallory Niemczyk, Invest and Deposits Business Operations and Analytics, Senior Director, Ally BankJessica Payne, Managing Director, The Raine GroupWillette Shalishali, Senior Director, Talent Management and Development    SynovusNatalie Wech, Senior Vice President, Business Banking Regional Manager, M&T BankKerry White, Managing Director, Citi Investment Management, Citigroup

The Most Powerful Women in Banking: Next is a part of American Banker’s continued coverage of the progress in diversity, equity and inclusion throughout financial institutions, and expands on the publication’s mission to support, empower, celebrate and advance women in the banking industry.

American Banker will recognize this year’s honorees in person in New York City at the NEXT Awards dinner on October 23. That celebration is part of a trio of events, which also includes THE MOST POWERFUL WOMEN IN BANKING conference October 22-23 and the invitation-only gala on October 24. Registration for the conference is open to everyone in the sector.

Read more about the honorees here: https://www.americanbanker.com/list/the-most-powerful-women-in-banking-next-2024

About American Banker

American Banker empowers banking professionals with unique analysis and insight into the ideas transforming their business and industry. Across its journalism, events, research and benchmarking, it helps drive the way forward through the complexity of business innovation, retail and commercial disruption, technology, regulation, and reform. With a banking community of 850K strong, American Banker’s transformative content connects leaders online, in person and in print every day.

About Arizent

Arizent is a business information company that advances professional communities by providing insights and analysis and convening industry leaders. The company uses deep industry expertise and a data-driven platform to deliver its services, which include subscriptions, marketing services, live events and access to Leaders, an executive forum. Arizent also connects business communities through leading financial services brands like American Banker, The Bond Buyer, Financial Planning and National Mortgage News, as well as professional services brands like Accounting Today, Employee Benefit News and Digital Insurance.

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Mary Ellen Egan, Arizent, 212-803-8500, maryellen.egan@arizent.com, www.arizent.com

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Centrus to Webcast Conference Call on May 6 at 8:30 a.m. ET

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BETHESDA, Md., April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Centrus Energy Corp. (NYSE: LEU) will broadcast its quarterly conference call with shareholders and the financial community over the Internet on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. ET. The Company will release its first quarter earnings report for 2026, which ended March 31, 2026, after the close of markets on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

The conference call will be open to listeners who log in through the Company’s website, CentrusEnergy.com. A link to the call will be located in the Investor Relations section of the website, and a webcast replay will be available through May 19, 2026.

About Centrus Energy Corp.

Centrus Energy is a trusted American supplier of nuclear fuel and services for the nuclear power industry, helping meet the growing need for clean, affordable, carbon-free energy. Since 1998, the Company has provided its utility customers with more than 1,850 reactor years of fuel, which is equivalent to more than 7 billion tons of coal.

With world-class technical and engineering capabilities, Centrus is pioneering production of High-Assay, Low-Enriched Uranium and is leading the effort to restore America’s uranium enrichment capabilities at scale so that we can meet our clean energy, energy security, and national security needs. Find out more at www.centrusenergy.com or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Contact:

Investors: Neal Nagarajan NagarajanNK@centrusenergy.com
Media: Dan Leistikow LeistikowD@centrusenergy.com

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Chaberton Energy RFP Seeks Farming Partners for two Maryland Agrivoltaics Projects

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Agrivoltaics co-locates solar facilities and agricultural activity while creating access to lower-cost energy for community members during a time of spiking prices.

Chaberton is partnering with Okovate Sustainable Energy to select farmers for the Montgomery County, Md., projects.

ROCKVILLE, Md., April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Chaberton Energy invites Maryland farmers to respond to two requests for proposal (RFPs) to farm up to 27 acres of land in Montgomery County as part of an agrivoltaics initiative. Agrivoltaics is the practice of co-locating solar power projects with farming activities.

This opportunity will provide selected farmers with access to land at no cost as well as compensation for vegetation management at the site. Chaberton is working with Okovate Sustainable Energy to solicit and evaluate proposals from farmers interested in using the land under and between the projects’ rows of solar panels for crop farming and/or animal grazing.

The RFPs come at a time when Maryland imports more than 40% of its electricity, leaving ratepayers exposed to volatile wholesale prices. These projects bring distributed solar closer to the communities that need it most, providing lower-cost energy to nearly 1,000 local households while supporting agricultural businesses in the area.

“These projects are among Montgomery County’s first agrivoltaics projects,” said Ryan Boswell, vice president of development for Chaberton Energy. “Everybody benefits when farmers, communities, local governments and energy developers work together toward a shared set of goals.”

The solar projects align with Maryland’s renewable energy and agricultural sustainability goals. Selected farmers will develop tailored farming plans for each site and seek the required review from the Montgomery County Office of Agriculture.

“Together we’re building out the energy network we need while keeping agricultural land productive,” said Miles Braxton, CEO and co-founder of Okovate. “This is an opportunity to provide land access to local farmers looking to expand or start their operations, while also leasing land for solar that helps meet the growing energy demand.”

Chaberton Solar Sugarloaf in Dickerson, Md., will have a generating capacity of 5.23 megawatts. It spans 19 acres, with 16 acres covered by the solar array and a 3-acre buffer zone. Approximately 10 acres of land in between solar panel rows and a total of 13 acres are available for agricultural use.

Chaberton Solar Ramiere in Poolesville, Md., is a 3.88 megawatt project spanning 11 acres, with approximately 8 acres covered by the solar array and a 2-acre buffer zone. Approximately 5 acres of land in between solar panel rows and a total of 7 acres are available for agricultural use.

Farmers or agricultural operators responding to the RFPs must submit a proposal that provides a clear vision for how they will utilize one or both agrivoltaics sites and outlines their approach to vegetation management, agricultural production and sustainable practices. Complete information as well as application forms are available at chaberton.com/RFP26.

About Chaberton Energy
Chaberton Energy is a public benefit corporation developing community-scale energy projects, with a focus on distributed solar and battery energy storage. A national developer with roots in the communities it serves, Chaberton is a two-time Inc. 5000 awardee, ranking in 2025 as the No. 53 fastest-growing private company in America and the No. 2 energy company on the list. With a commitment to creativity, excellence, and humanity, Chaberton’s team develops distributed solar and battery energy storage projects that improve grid reliability and resilience while lowering electricity costs for community members and businesses.

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Lia Morrison 
lia.morrison@chaberton.com 
412-573-9095

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Empire Asset Finance Adds Katharine Rudzitis as Vice President, Direct Originations

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Empire Asset Finance, LLC (“Empire”) has added Katharine Rudzitis as Vice President, Direct Originations, further expanding the firm’s direct origination capabilities as it continues to scale its equipment finance platform serving middle-market, private equity-sponsored, and non-sponsored companies.

NEW YORK, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Empire Asset Finance, LLC (“Empire”) has added Katharine Rudzitis as Vice President, Direct Originations, further expanding the firm’s direct origination capabilities as it continues to scale its equipment finance platform serving middle-market, private equity-sponsored, and non-sponsored companies.

Rudzitis brings more than a decade of experience originating and executing asset-backed transactions for North American businesses. She partners closely with corporate borrowers, private equity sponsors, and advisors to deliver flexible, tailored equipment financing solutions across a wide range of company stages and credit profiles.

Prior to joining Empire, Rudzitis spent ten years at Macquarie Group, where she focused on providing equipment finance solutions for clients across the manufacturing, industrial, commodity, and technology sectors.

“Katharine brings deep experience navigating complex equipment and asset-backed transactions and a thoughtful, solutions-oriented approach to serving middle-market clients,” said Rick Rockhold, CEO of Empire. “She understands how to deliver flexible capital solutions that align with sponsor and borrower objectives, and we are excited to have her join Empire as we continue to grow our direct origination platform.”

“Her institutional background and disciplined approach to sourcing and executing transactions are highly aligned with how we operate,” said Mike Miroshnikov, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Credit Officer of Empire. “Katharine brings a strong ability to navigate complex situations, combined with a structured, process-driven mindset that supports consistency and high-quality outcomes across a wide range of client needs.”

In her role, Rudzitis will focus on expanding Empire’s direct origination efforts and deepening relationships with private equity sponsors, corporate borrowers, and advisors.

Rudzitis holds a BA in Mathematics, English, and Classics from Amherst College.

About Empire Asset Finance, LLC

Empire Asset Finance, LLC is a direct private credit lender focused on mid-to large-ticket equipment financing solutions for underserved middle-market companies. Backed by Arena Investors LP, Empire delivers flexible capital structures, white-glove service, and technology-driven execution that empowers businesses to grow while preserving liquidity.

About Arena Investors, LP

Arena Investors, LP is a global institutional asset manager founded in 2015 by Daniel Zwirn, a veteran investor with over two decades of experience building alternative asset platforms. Arena is a global multi-strategy investment firm with approximately $4.6 billion of assets under management and programmatic capital as of June 30, 2025. The firm is a subsidiary of Arena Investors Group Holdings (“AIGH”). AIGH, along with its affiliate, Ceres Life Insurance, comprises the Westaim Corporation (TSXV: “WED”), an integrated asset management and life insurance and annuity provider.

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Rick Rockhold, Empire Asset Finance, LLC, 1 7189643439, rrockhold@empireassetfinance.com, http://www.empireassetfinance.com/ 

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