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MISS DIG 811 Builds Next-Generation Leadership Through Competitive OCEAN 811 Program

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Roni Ahmed, Director of Information Technology, Joins 21 Graduates of the Only Executive Leadership Program in the One Call Industry

LANSING, Mich., June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — MISS DIG 811 announces that Roni Ahmed, Director of Information Technology, has successfully completed the OCEAN (One Call Executive Apprentice Network) 811 Executive Apprentice Program in June 2026. This achievement underscores MISS DIG 811’s proactive commitment to leadership development and long-term organizational stability within the vital damage prevention sector. 

For more information on MISS DIG 811’s commitment to industry leadership and safety, please visit missdig811.org.

Strengthening the 811 Industry’s Future

With more than half of current One Call executive leaders projected to retire within the next five to ten years, the 811 industry faces a significant leadership transition. MISS DIG 811’s investment in the OCEAN program reflects a strategic approach to succession planning, ensuring continuity of service and a resilient organization for Michigan residents, businesses, and excavators who rely on its services. Ahmed’s completion of this program strengthens MISS DIG 811’s leadership bench and supports long-term organizational continuity, safeguarding Michigan’s underground utility safety infrastructure.

“As someone relatively new to the One Call industry, I appreciated the opportunity to learn from experienced industry leaders through the OCEAN Executive Apprentice Program,” said Roni Ahmed, Director of Information Technology, MISS DIG 811. “The experience provided valuable insights and strengthened my understanding of the industry.”

The Rigor of the OCEAN Program

The OCEAN program is a competitive, six-month leadership development initiative designed to prepare the next generation of executive leaders in the One Call/811 industry. Ahmed is among only 21 professionals nationwide to have graduated from the program since its founding, highlighting the program’s selectivity and the caliber of its participants. The curriculum features more than 240 hours of direct instruction, real-world case study exercises, board relations training, and ongoing mentorship. Classes are limited to no more than 10 participants per cohort, fostering an intensive learning environment.

The program is led by Bill Turner, President and CEO of Tennessee 811, and Chris Stovall, President and CEO of Texas811. These two recognized leaders in the damage prevention industry volunteer their time, bringing a combined 59 years of experience to cultivate future leaders across the One Call industry. MISS DIG 811’s decision to invest in this program demonstrates its commitment to developing talent from within and preparing the next generation of industry leadership.

Broader Impact on Damage Prevention

MISS DIG 811’s participation in OCEAN signals a proactive approach to succession planning that benefits not just the organization, but the national damage prevention system as a whole. A stronger leadership pipeline ensures the continued effectiveness of the 811 system, which is crucial for public safety and infrastructure protection.

Contact: Colleen Goddard, Senior Education Manager, MISS DIG 811 | cgoddard@missdig811.org | 906-789-3083

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Vetter Senior Living scales purpose and connection for residents with LifeLoop Wellness Navigator

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Expanded technology partnership elevates social wellness as a core pillar of resident well-being across 28 communities through data-driven insights and intervention

DENVER, Aug. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LifeLoop, the leading proactive engagement and whole-person wellness platform for senior living, today announced that Vetter Senior Living (Vetter) has expanded its partnership with the portfolio-wide launch of the Wellness Navigator, LifeLoop’s innovative new solution that provides a research-based framework to operationalize resident social wellness at scale. The solution is now available across 28 Vetter communities in Nebraska, Missouri, and Wyoming.

Senior living providers have long recognized the critical role life enrichment professionals play in resident quality of life, yet the impact of that work has historically been difficult to quantify. This lack of standardized measurement has limited the industry’s ability to evaluate and deliver social wellness with the same rigor applied to clinical and physical dimensions of resident health. Vetter’s implementation of the LifeLoop Wellness Navigator introduces a consistent method to translate resident engagement data into actionable insights, reflecting the organization’s broader strategy to elevate life enrichment as a core pillar of resident well-being.

“Cultivating purpose and connection is central to who we are and the experiences we create for our residents at Vetter Senior Living,” said Mark Iverson, chief operating officer at Vetter Senior Living. “LifeLoop’s Wellness Navigator enables us to now operationalize that belief across every community—it’s transformative for our organization, our community teams, and our residents. Our partnership with LifeLoop is helping us advance a model of senior living in which social wellness is intentionally supported as an essential element of overall resident health.”

Vetter has launched the Wellness Navigator portfolio-wide to standardize how communities measure and improve social well-being. The solution gives community staff greater visibility into residents at risk of loneliness or disengagement, empowering life enrichment professionals to intervene with personalized support before isolation impacts resident health and well-being. Using the solution’s wellness intelligence system—including the Social Engagement Index (SEI) and UCLA 3 Loneliness Scale as validated measurement frameworks—staff can confidently and consistently evaluate engagement trends over time, at both the resident and community levels.

“The potential impact of the Wellness Navigator for our life enrichment teams and residents cannot be overstated. In my 15 years in this field, we have never had an industry-standard framework to quantify how life enrichment positively impacts resident wellness,” said Courtney Schmitz, director of purposeful living at Vetter Senior Living. “With LifeLoop, we’re moving beyond program planning and activity tracking into data-driven, whole-person wellness.”

Vetter has leveraged LifeLoop solutions for resident engagement, community operations, and family connections for over 15 years. This expansion builds on Vetter’s longstanding commitment to creating community experiences that are centered in dignity and purpose for all residents.

“Vetter is demonstrating what it looks like to treat life enrichment as an essential component of resident well-being,” said Rob Fisher, chief executive officer at LifeLoop. “As senior living continues to evolve, recognizing that purpose and connection matter is important, but having the infrastructure to seamlessly understand, support, and improve them is paramount. Vetter is one of the organizations leading that shift, and we’re proud to partner with them to put that vision into practice for the staff, residents, and families they care for.”

About Vetter Senior Living

Vetter Senior Living is a nonprofit organization providing services and living options including rehabilitation, independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, home health care, and hospice. The company has locations in Nebraska and Missouri, and manages care communities in Lander, Wyoming and Grand Island, Nebraska. With a mission of “Dignity in Life,” Vetter Senior Living is well known for quality care. More than 4,000 team members continuously strive for improvement in all areas of service.

About LifeLoop

LifeLoop is powering a new era of aging. Trusted by more than 4,700 communities across North America, LifeLoop embeds proactive engagement and whole-person wellness into the daily life of senior living communities. With LifeLoop, senior living providers deliver personalized experiences that foster purpose and connection—helping older adults live not just longer, but better. Learn more at lifeloop.com.

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Natalie Jones

Sr. Director of Marketing

LifeLoop

natalie.jones@lifeloop.com

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Ontario International Airport receives its largest-ever VALE grant to expand clean-energy infrastructure

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ONTARIO, Calif., Aug. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Ontario International Airport (ONT) has been awarded nearly $4.15 million from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to expand its clean-energy infrastructure, the airport’s third – and largest – federal Voluntary Airport Low Emissions (VALE) grant in as many years.

The $4,147,752 grant will cover 75% of the $5.53 million cost of installing electric ground support equipment (eGSE) charging infrastructure at Terminals 2 and 4. The project will support electric-powered equipment used to service aircraft on the ground, reducing reliance on conventional fuel-powered equipment and associated emissions.

“This latest investment by the FAA is a tremendous vote of confidence in the work we are doing to build a more sustainable Ontario International Airport,” said Atif Elkadi, chief executive officer of the Ontario International Airport Authority. “Three VALE grants in three years represents meaningful progress, and this latest award will allow us and our airline partners to continue reducing emissions while investing in the infrastructure ONT will need for the future.”

The VALE program helps commercial airports meet their air-quality responsibilities by funding eligible projects that reduce emissions. ONT’s latest award follows previous VALE grants supporting the airport’s ground power unit (GPU) and pre-conditioned air (PCAir) projects. These investments reduce the need for aircraft and ground equipment to burn fuel while parked at the terminal, supporting cleaner and more efficient airport operations.

The latest grant represents the federal government’s full 75% eligible share of the eGSE charger project. A competitive procurement process resulted in a successful bid significantly below the airport’s original project estimate, further reducing the local financial commitment required to complete the improvements.

“This is exactly the kind of strategic partnership that allows us to make significant infrastructure improvements while being responsible stewards of airport resources,” Elkadi said.

About Ontario International Airport

Ranked as the second most popular mid-sized airport by J.D. Power, Ontario International Airport (ONT) serves more than 7 million passengers per year and offers nonstop service to two dozen major airports in the U.S., Mexico, Central America and Taiwan. ONT is owned and operated by the Ontario International Airport Authority, a Joint Powers Agreement between the City of Ontario and the San Bernardino County. More information is available at flyOntario.com. Follow @flyONT on FacebookX and Instagram

Media Contact: Steve Lambert (909) 841-7527 slambert@flyontario.com

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Solace Announces Appointment of Mike Capone to Board of Directors

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Appointment follows Solace’s closing of a single-asset continuation vehicle with US$790 million (C$1.1 billion) in commitments, in partnership with majority investor Bridge Growth PartnersCapone brings over 30 years of experience scaling global technology businesses and helping the world’s largest enterprises transform how they use dataCapone served as CEO of Qlik for more than eight years and currently serves on the boards of Dynatrace and Suvoda

OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Solace, the real-time data platform for the enterprise, today announced the appointment of Mike Capone, former CEO of Qlik, to its Board of Directors. Capone brings more than three decades of experience building and scaling global technology businesses with deep expertise in data, AI, and enterprise infrastructure software.

His appointment comes as enterprises increase investment in operationalizing AI, making real-time data infrastructure increasingly mission-critical. Solace sits at the center of this shift, enabling the world’s largest organizations to move trusted data continuously across applications, AI agents and cloud environments.

The appointment follows Solace and majority investor Bridge Growth Partners’ announcement in May 2026 of the successful closing of a single-asset continuation vehicle with US$790 million (C$1.1 billion) in commitments. The transaction was co-led by Apogem Capital, Golub Capital, HSBC Asset Management, and Schroders Capital, with meaningful participation from Bridge Growth Partners III, Bridge Growth’s latest flagship fund, which made its inaugural investment through the transaction.

Capone most recently served for more than eight years as CEO of Qlik, where he led the company through significant growth and transformation, expanding its capabilities across data integration, analytics and AI and strengthening its position as a strategic technology partner to some of the world’s largest enterprises. Capone currently serves on the boards of Dynatrace and Suvoda. Earlier in his career, he served as Chief Operating Officer of Medidata Solutions and held multiple senior leadership positions at ADP.

“Mike and I developed a strong relationship during his tenure as CEO of Qlik, and I have seen firsthand his rare combination of technology expertise, enterprise perspective, and operating leadership,” said Denis King, President and CEO of Solace. “His experience scaling a global technology business will be highly valuable as Solace enters its next phase of growth and as real-time data becomes increasingly critical to enterprise applications and AI agents.”

“I’m delighted to join Solace’s outstanding Board, which brings together some of the technology industry’s most accomplished leaders,” said Mike Capone. “I look forward to working closely with Denis, the management team, and my fellow Board members as we continue to build and scale a highly differentiated global technology business.”

“We are pleased to welcome Mike to the Solace Board,” said Tom Manley, Chairman of Solace and Partner of Bridge Growth Partners. “Mike has an exceptional track record of scaling technology companies and working with global enterprises at the center of major shifts in data and infrastructure. His appointment, following the successful closing of the continuation vehicle, reflects Bridge Growth’s continued focus on supporting Solace with the leadership, governance and resources to build an enduring global technology company.”

About Solace:

Solace is the real-time data platform for the enterprise. The Solace Platform combines an event mesh, stream data processing, agentic processing and democratized access in one experience, connecting every application, cloud, partner, and edge, turning raw events into real-time context, powering AI agents in production, and putting it all in the hands of every team. RBC Capital MarketsBoschHeinekenPSA Singapore, United Airlines, Schwarz Group and hundreds more enterprises rely on Solace to operate in real-time. Independent, focused, and purpose-built for the enterprise, Solace is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, with offices around the world. Learn more at solace.com.

About Bridge Growth Partners:

Bridge Growth Partners, LLC is a private equity firm that targets investments in the technology and technology-enabled services sectors. Bridge Growth Partners brings together in one team premier investment, financial, strategic, and operating business-building talent. The firm is committed to relationship-based investing, with a focus on supporting growth, operational excellence, and world-class governance at its portfolio companies to create value for investors. For more information about Bridge Growth Partners, please visit www.bridgegrowthpartners.com.

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David DeRosa, Solace
david.derosa@solace.com
(343) 996-1630

Jamie Kightley, IBA International
Jkightley@iba-international.com
+44 (0) 1572 757932

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trixie.wong@finnpartners.com
+65 9757 7531

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