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Local Spark Solutions Announces Strategic Expansion into Financial Services

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Local Spark Digital Solutions, LLC Announces Strategic Expansion into Financial Services with Key Hires: John Gatins, Shelton Gillum, and David Shabazz-Williams Join Business Development & Home Services Teams, Under Sales Leadership of Former LendingTree SVP Brian Paquette

PARKLAND, Fla., April 2, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Local Spark Digital Solutions, LLC, a leader in digital marketing for the Home Services industry, is excited to announce its strategic expansion into the Financial Services sector with the appointment of John Gatins as Business Development Manager. Additionally, Shelton Gillum joins the team, spearheading direct contractor partnerships for Local Spark Digital Solutions and Helm Licensing for Local Spark Platform Solutions. David Shabazz-Williams joins as Affiliate Manager, bringing his expertise to the Home Services sector. These new hires will be joining the sales team under the leadership of Brian Paquette, Director of Sales, who joined Local Spark Digital Solutions after serving as Senior Vice President at LendingTree.

“We are thrilled to welcome John, Shelton, and David to our growing team,” said Daniel Haim, CEO of Local Spark Digital Solutions, LLC

Gatins brings a decade of experience in lead generation, client growth, and performance marketing, with a specialized focus on the Financial Services industry. Gillum, with his extensive background in sales and management, will drive strategic partnerships with contractors for Local Spark Digital Solutions, and manage new Helm Licensing for Local Spark Platform Solutions, leveraging his expertise to expand market reach. Shabazz-Williams, with his strong background in SEO, social media, and affiliate marketing, will focus on strengthening affiliate partnerships within the Home Services sector.

Gatins’ proven track record of scaling operations and building successful partnerships, honed through his experience at Round Sky and across various industries, positions him as a key asset to Local Spark Digital Solutions, LLC. His expertise in connecting financial products with target audiences and driving sustainable growth aligns perfectly with the company’s expansion strategy. Notably, his ability to identify and cultivate partnerships within the Financial Services sector will be pivotal in establishing Local Spark’s presence and driving growth in this new vertical. While his primary focus will be Financial Services, he will also contribute to strengthening Local Spark’s leadership in the Home Services market.

“I’m excited to join Local Spark Digital Solutions, LLC and lead the charge into the Financial Services sector,” said John Gatins. “I look forward to leveraging my experience to build strong, lasting partnerships in this dynamic market while continuing to support growth in Home Services.”

Gillum’s role in developing direct contractor partnerships for Local Spark Digital Solutions and managing Helm Licensing for Local Spark Platform Solutions will be crucial in leveraging the existing software and service products for new and existing clients.

Shabazz-Williams’ experience in building strong affiliate relationships and optimizing digital strategies will be invaluable in enhancing Local Spark’s affiliate marketing efforts within the Home Services industry.

“We are thrilled to welcome John, Shelton, and David to our growing team,” said Daniel Haim, CEO of Local Spark Digital Solutions, LLC. “John’s specialized knowledge in the financial sector will be instrumental in our expansion, and Shelton’s expertise in building strategic partnerships will significantly enhance our offerings in both Local Spark Digital Solutions and Local Spark Platform Solutions. David’s experience will strengthen our affiliate marketing within Home Services. Their combined expertise will strengthen our client relationships and digital marketing capabilities across all our verticals.”

About John Gatins:

John Gatins is an Atlanta native with a decade of experience in business development and digital marketing, specializing in lead generation, client growth, and performance marketing. He began his career at Round Sky in 2015, where he scaled lead generation operations and rose to the position of Director of Business Development. He now joins Local Spark Digital Solutions, LLC as Business Development Manager, with a focus on the Financial Services sector.

About Shelton Gillum:

Shelton Gillum is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in sales, management, and front-end development, now serving as National Account Executive at Local Spark Digital Solutions, LLC. He is spearheading direct contractor partnerships for Local Spark Digital Solutions and Helm Licensing for Local Spark Platform Solutions.

About David Shabazz-Williams:

David Shabazz-Williams is an accomplished digital marketing professional with over eight years of experience, specializing in SEO, social media management, and affiliate marketing. He joins Local Spark Digital Solutions, LLC as Affiliate Manager, bringing a wealth of knowledge in building strong affiliate relationships and optimizing digital strategies. A star athlete in his youth, excelling in track, football, and lacrosse, David brings the same competitive drive and discipline to his digital marketing career.

About Local Spark Solutions:

Local Spark Digital Solutions, LLC, a subsidiary of Local Spark Solutions, Inc., is a leading provider of comprehensive digital marketing services, specializing in consumer initiated inbound calls generated using hyper-targeted local SEO . They are dedicated to helping businesses achieve their online goals through innovative strategies and data-driven solutions. As an industry leader in Home Services digital marketing, Local Spark is now expanding its expertise into the Financial Services sector, leveraging strategic hires like John Gatins to drive growth and establish a strong presence. Local Spark Digital Solutions, LLC, is a sister company to Local Spark Platform Solutions, the company behind Helm, the leading provider of Lead Generation and Rank-and-Rent website building software in the country. Local Spark Platform Solutions oversees the content creation for over 10,000 sites currently and has built-in integrations with Ringba, Zoho, Kixie, and other well-known and industry standard partners.

About Local Spark Platform Solutions

Sister company Local Spark Platform Solutions is the developer of Helm, the industry’s leading platform for lead generation and rank-and-rent website management. With over 10,000 sites under management and integrations with Ringba, Zoho, Kixie, and other major tools, Local Spark Platform Solutions provides the infrastructure behind some of the most successful digital marketing campaigns in the country.

Media Contact
Daniel Haim, Local Spark Solutions, Inc., 1 (954) 228-3190, daniel@localspark.ai, https://www.localspark.ai

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FULTON FINANCIAL CORPORATION APPOINTS DAVID S. SCHULZ TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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LANCASTER, Pa., July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Fulton Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: FULT) (“Fulton”) today announced the appointment of David S. Schulz as a member of its board of directors (the “Board”) for a term commencing September 14, 2026 and expiring at Fulton’s 2027 annual meeting of shareholders.

“We’re excited to welcome Dave to Fulton’s board of directors,” said Curt Myers, Fulton Chairman, CEO, and President. “Dave brings extensive financial leadership experience gained through more than a decade of service with publicly traded companies. His expertise in finance, strategic planning, risk, and mergers and acquisitions will provide valuable perspective as we continue to execute our growth strategy and create long-term value for our shareholders, customers and communities.”

With the addition of Schulz, Fulton’s Board will have 11 members, and he will serve on the Audit and Risk committees. Schulz has also been appointed to the board of directors of Fulton’s banking subsidiary, Fulton Bank, N.A.

Schulz served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Wesco International, Inc. (“Wesco”) from 2016 to June 2020, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Wesco from June 2020 to February 2026 and as Executive Vice President and Special Advisor to the CEO of Wesco from February 2026 until his retirement on May 31, 2026. 

Prior to joining Wesco, Schulz served as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Armstrong Flooring, Inc. and was previously Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Armstrong World Industries, Inc. and Vice President of Finance of the Armstrong Building Products division.

Before joining Armstrong World Industries in 2011, he held various financial leadership roles with Procter & Gamble and The J.M. Smucker Company. He was also an officer in the United States Marine Corps.

In 2025, Schulz joined the board of Sterling Infrastructure, Inc., and he was appointed as chair of the audit committee in 2026. He also serves on the company’s compensation and talent development committee.

ABOUT FULTON FINANCIAL CORPORATION

Fulton, a $34 billion Lancaster, Pa.-based financial holding company, has more than 3,400 employees and operates more than 215 financial centers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware and Virginia through Fulton Bank, N.A. Additional information on Fulton can be found at https://investor.fultonbank.com.

Contact: Steve Trapnell
717-291-2739

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Octavio Marquez Elected to MSA Safety Board of Directors

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PITTSBURGH, July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Board of Directors of MSA Safety Inc. (NYSE: MSA), a global leader in the development of advanced industrial safety technology products and solutions, today announced that Octavio Marquez, president and chief executive officer of Diebold Nixdorf, has been elected to the company’s Board of Directors. His election was part of the MSA Board’s regular succession plans.

“We are very pleased to have the opportunity to add Octavio to the MSA Board,” said Robert A. Bruggeworth, MSA chairman. “He brings a broad range of executive leadership experience, including strategy development, capital allocation, business transformation and serving international markets, which will serve MSA well.”

“Octavio’s perspectives will be an asset to me and our entire Executive Leadership Team,” said Steven C. Blanco, MSA president and CEO. “It is a pleasure to welcome Octavio to MSA, and I look forward to working with him.”

Mr. Marquez joined Diebold Nixdorf in 2014 and has held senior leadership roles across the company’s Global Banking organization and its Americas region, including as executive vice president of Global Banking and senior vice president of the Americas. Before joining Diebold Nixdorf, Mr. Marquez held leadership positions at Dell EMC, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, IBM and NCR.

Diebold Nixdorf automates, digitizes and transforms the way people bank and shop. As a partner to the majority of the world’s top 100 financial institutions and top 25 global retailers, its integrated solutions connect digital and physical channels conveniently, securely and efficiently for millions of customers every day. Headquartered in North Canton, Ohio, Diebold Nixdorf employs approximately 20,000 employees globally, supporting more than 100 countries.

Mr. Marquez holds a degree in business and finance from Universidad Iberoamericana and has completed executive education programs at MIT Sloan, The Wharton School and The University of Texas at Austin.

About MSA Safety

MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA) is the global leader in advanced industrial safety technology products and solutions. Driven by its singular mission of safety, the company has been at the forefront of safety innovation since 1914, protecting workers and facility infrastructure around the world across a broad range of diverse end markets while creating sustainable value for shareholders. With 2025 revenues of $1.9 billion, MSA Safety is headquartered in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, and employs a team of approximately 5,300 associates across its more than 40 international locations. For more information, please visit www.MSASafety.com.

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BlueFolder Field Service Software Launches New AI-Powered Features to Transform How Teams Work

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New AI capabilities instantly surface customer insights and transform technician notes into actionable summaries to help field service teams work faster, stay aligned, and deliver better service

AUBURN, Ala., July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — BlueFolder field service software recently announced the launch of two powerful new AI features: AI-Powered Customer Summaries and AI-Powered Field Notes Summarization. Together, these capabilities are designed to eliminate the time-consuming, manual work of reviewing fragmented customer records and lengthy technician notes—giving field service teams instant clarity to respond faster, make smarter decisions, and deliver exceptional service.

BlueFolder expands it’s field service and work order management suite with two exciting new AI field service features.

Built directly into the BlueFolder platform, both features leverage artificial intelligence to automatically compile and summarize complex, unstructured data into clear, easy-to-read overviews. The result: technicians, dispatchers, and managers always have the context they need, right when they need it.

AI-Powered Customer Summaries

As field service organizations grow, customer information becomes increasingly scattered across emails, service request logs, and communication histories. BlueFolder’s AI Customer Summary feature addresses this challenge head-on by consolidating those interactions into a single, actionable snapshot.

Instead of manually digging through multiple records before a service call or customer interaction, teams can now access a real-time summary highlighting key concerns, past service activity, and recent updates. The feature goes beyond basic summarization and surfaces critical business insights such as equipment past due for maintenance, approaching warranty expirations, and proactive revenue opportunities, empowering teams to recommend follow-ups or upgrades directly from the customer record.

Built-in traceability links each summary back to its original source communications, so users can validate insights with confidence, ensuring both speed and accuracy in every customer interaction.

AI-Powered Field Notes Summarization

In many service organizations, technicians log updates across multiple visits, often resulting in long, fragmented notes that are difficult to review at a glance. BlueFolder’s AI Field Notes Summarization feature solves this by automatically condensing multiple technician entries into a structured summary that highlights key milestones, actions taken, and next steps.

Rather than scrolling through pages of updates, managers and dispatchers can immediately understand job status and determine what needs to happen next, improving alignment between field and office teams, accelerating decision-making, and reducing miscommunication. The feature is especially valuable for complex or multi-day jobs, where clear continuity and smooth technician handoffs are critical to delivering consistent service. It’s another featuring making BlueFolder’s work order management software capabilities stronger every day.

“History is one of the most powerful tools a service team has — the problem is it’s usually buried. BlueFolder’s new AI features fix that. Your team walks into every interaction already knowing the customer, knowing the equipment, and exactly where things stand. That changes the entire experience,” says John Shaw, VP, Technology, Service Operations.

AI as a Core Part of the BlueFolder Platform

The launch of these two features reflects BlueFolder’s broader commitment to embedding AI throughout its field service management software as an integrated layer of intelligence that makes every workflow smarter. Rather than requiring teams to change how they work, BlueFolder’s AI capabilities are designed to surface the right information at the right moment automatically, within the tools that technicians, dispatchers, and managers already use every day.

“AI is transforming what’s possible in field service, and BlueFolder is answering that call. These features are the result of deep platform expertise and a clear vision for where the industry is headed. We’re embedding intelligence throughout the platform because we know it makes our customers more competitive, more efficient, and better positioned to grow,” says Stephen Myslicki, Group President of Field Services.

Availability

Both AI-Powered Customer Summaries and AI-Powered Field Notes Summarization are available now to BlueFolder customers as optional, easy-to-enable features within the platform. They are part of BlueFolder’s growing suite of AI-driven capabilities designed to help field service organizations operate more efficiently and scale with confidence.

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