Technology

BETR ELEVATES KEY LEADERSHIP WITH PROMOTION OF ALEX URSA TO CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, ALEX KUWADA TO CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER, AND MIKE DENEVI TO CHIEF CONTENT OFFICER

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1 hour ago

July 2, 2026

COO Ursa to lead product development and operations, overseeing the buildout of the industry’s first super app

CMO Kuwada to lead acquisition, retention, VIP, and other key commercial functions

CCO Denevi to oversee content and brand strategy for the most followed real money gaming brand in the world

MIAMI, July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Betr, the company behind the world’s first real money gaming super app, today announced the promotions of Alex Ursa to Chief Operating Officer, Alex Kuwada to Chief Marketing Officer, and Mike Denevi to Chief Content Officer.

Alex Ursa, the first employee hired at Betr, has been promoted to COO after serving as a foundational pillar of the business since its inception over four years ago. Ursa has played a critical role in building the product and business from the ground up. In his new role, he will lead product development and operations, overseeing the continued development and expansion of the industry’s first super app. Prior to Betr, Ursa spent eight years across the Flutter organization, most recently as Senior Product Director at FanDuel.

Alex Kuwada has been promoted to CMO after joining the company two years ago. During his tenure, Kuwada has transformed Betr’s marketing function and unit economics into a primary competitive advantage while serving as a key commercial leader. As CMO, he will lead acquisition, retention, VIP, and other key commercial functions. Prior to Betr, Kuwada spent six years at FanDuel, where he was most recently Senior Director of Growth.

Mike Denevi, the second employee hired at Betr, has been promoted to CCO after serving as Head of Media for over four years. Denevi will continue overseeing content and brand strategy for Betr, which has become the most followed real money gaming brand in the world on social media. Prior to Betr, Denevi spent over ten years at Bleacher Report, where he was most recently Director of Brand Strategy.

“Alex Ursa and Mike Denevi are the first two people I hired at Betr – and I am thrilled to promote them to COO and CCO respectively, along with promoting Alex Kuwada to CMO,” said Joey Levy, Founder and CEO of Betr. “Alex Ursa is overseeing one of the most impressive product development feats in industry history – the development of a super app spanning several real money gaming products and prediction markets across one app and one wallet experience. Alex Kuwada is successfully building a paid-organic marketing hybrid growth engine that has yielded the best unit economics in the industry. And Mike Denevi is overseeing the development of one of the strongest, most differentiated brands in the industry – that is also now the most followed. We would not be where we are today without these three executives and I am thrilled to continue scaling Betr into a category defining business with them.”

Betr operates Betr Picks, Betr Social Sportsbook, Betr Social Casino, and Betr Arcade in the majority of the country, and holds gaming licenses nationwide and has been publicly commended by the regulatory community for being a leader in responsible gaming. Betr is poised to launch its prediction markets product later in 2026, which will be available within the same single app experience as the company’s other products.

For more information on Betr, visit betr.app or follow @betr on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter. To learn more about responsible play, visit betr.app/responsibility.

About Betr
Founded in 2022 by Joey Levy and Jake Paul, Betr has built the world’s first real money gaming super app. The Betr Super App currently consists of Picks, Social Sportsbook, Social Casino, and Arcade – and will soon include Prediction Markets alongside other new products. Betr has one million paying users and is one of the fastest growing companies in the industry.

Betr is the world’s most followed real money gaming brand on social media and delivers industry-leading unit economics and customer acquisition efficiency.

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Technology

ATS Names Eric Martin President

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24 minutes ago

July 2, 2026

PEORIA, Ill., July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Advanced Technology Services, Inc. (ATS), a leading provider of technology–driven industrial maintenance and reliability solutions, today announced the appointment of Eric Martin as President.

In this role, Martin will lead ATS’s Sales, Strategy and Operations organizations, further aligning the company’s capabilities to help manufacturers improve reliability, productivity and operational performance.

Martin brings more than 21 years of experience at ATS to the position, having served in leadership roles across operations, customer success, solution development and sales. Most recently, serving as Chief Sales Officer. Throughout his career, he has led teams across North America and the United Kingdom while helping drive operational excellence, customer growth and business performance.

“Eric’s broad experience across ATS, his deep understanding of our customers, and his commitment to our people make him exceptionally well suited for this role,” said Jeff Owens, Chief Executive Officer of ATS. “Throughout his 21-year career, he has demonstrated an ability to listen, understand the needs of our employees and customers, execute effectively and lead in a way that reflects our culture and values. As ATS continues to grow, I am confident Eric will help strengthen alignment across our organization and accelerate the value we provide to customers.”

As President, Martin will focus on advancing ATS’s long-term growth strategy and helping ATS continue delivering value for customers through its maintenance, reliability and technology-driven solutions.

“ATS has always been at its best when we focus on helping customers solve real operational challenges,” said Martin. “I’m honored to serve as President and excited to work alongside our talented team as we continue advancing the maintenance, reliability and technology-driven solutions that help manufacturers improve performance. We have a strong foundation, a clear strategy and tremendous opportunities ahead, and I look forward to helping lead the next chapter of growth for ATS.”

Owens will continue to serve as Chief Executive Officer, working closely with Martin and the ATS leadership team to advance the company’s long-term strategy and support continued growth.

About Advanced Technology Services: Advanced Technology Services, Inc. (ATS), is a global services provider with over four decades of proven experience as a single source for industrial maintenance, technology, and parts. Established in 1985, the company has grown to be a market leader supporting over 1,400 customer manufacturing sites. Through its industry-leading safety, people, processes, and technologies, ATS is advancing solutions that make its customers’ operations more productive, more reliable, and more data-driven. Learn how ATS makes factories run better and smarter at www.advancedtech.com.

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Technology

EZEE FIBER EXECUTIVES EARN MULTIPLE MERIT AWARDS HONORS

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24 minutes ago

July 2, 2026

Senior Leaders Recognized For Customer Experience, Workplace Excellence

HOUSTON, Texas, July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Ezee Fiber, a fast-growing fiber internet provider committed to connecting communities with reliable, high-speed broadband, today announced that two of its top executives have been recognized by the Merit Awards, a global program that honors the leaders, businesses and industries shaping today’s world.

Chief Operating Officer Pedro Checo earned two Merit Awards, taking home a Gold in Customer Experience and a Bronze in Customer Service & Support. The recognition reflects Ezee Fiber’s commitment to delivering an outstanding experience to customers at every touchpoint.

Mo Aslani, who serves as both Chief Financial Officer and leads the company’s human resources team, received a Silver award for Best Places to Work, recognizing his dual leadership roles.

The Merit Awards are judged by a panel of industry executives, members of the media and independent consultants, and recognize companies and individuals across industries including business, technology, telecom, human resources and more.

“We are incredibly proud of Pedro and Mo for these well-deserved recognitions,” said Matt Marino, Chief Executive Officer, Ezee Fiber. “These awards reflect the talent and dedication of our entire team and the culture we are building at Ezee Fiber.”

Marino also was selected to receive a Silver Merit Award for leadership excellence in his role as chief executive officer.

About Ezee Fiber

Ezee Fiber is a rapidly growing fiber internet company delivering premium multi-gig service to residential, business, and government customers over a 100% fiber-optic network—at exceptional value. The company’s carrier-grade infrastructure spans Texas, New Mexico, Illinois, Oregon, Michigan and Washington, supported by local teams who live and work in the communities they serve. Ezee Fiber’s industry-leading speeds, award-winning customer service, and transparent pricing model set the company apart. Learn more at www.ezeefiber.com.

About the Merit Awards

The Merit Awards recognize the leaders, businesses and industries shaping today’s world. Judged by industry executives, media professionals and consultants, the annual program honors excellence across Business, Technology, Healthcare, Telecom, Human Resources, Marketing and other sectors. Learn more at www.merit-awards.com.

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Technology

Vero Fiber Networks Finalizes Acquisition of Velocity Fiber, Accelerating Growth in K-12 E-Rate Sector

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July 2, 2026

DENVER, July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Vero Fiber Networks (Vero), a leading fiber-optic infrastructure provider, announced today it has finalized the acquisition of Velocity Fiber, a fiber provider focused exclusively on the K-12.

E-Rate market operating across 4 states.

Founded with a core mission to serve the K-12 space, Vero has grown to become a versatile infrastructure partner, serving wholesale, technology, enterprise, and retail internet customers across 27 states and more than 370 markets. The acquisition of Velocity Fiber represents a strategic investment in Vero’s foundational vertical, expanding its network and K-12 customer base.

Because Velocity Fiber operates on a highly compatible infrastructure model, the acquisition allows Vero to seamlessly integrate these private fiber networks into its larger operational framework without any friction or service disruption for existing clients.

“Our company was founded on the belief that K-12 schools deserve high speed, private fiber infrastructure,” said Mary White, SVP E-Rate Vertical of Vero Fiber Networks. “We have always admired Velocity Fiber for their commitment to providing school districts with dedicated, unlimited bandwidth and for their customer-first support and look forward to providing that same level of service to Velocity Fiber customers going forward.”

The transition of network management is already underway and will be entirely transparent to customers, who will continue to receive uninterrupted service backed by the expanded resources of Vero.

About Vero Fiber Networks:
Vero Fiber Networks is a leading provider of fiber optic infrastructure solutions, with a proven track record of delivering fast and reliable connectivity to K-12 schools and libraries, higher education, state and local government, wireless carriers and hyperscale content providers. Vero is headquartered in Denver CO, with offices in several other locations across the country. Vero provides services through its subsidiaries and operates its flagship brands, Vero Fiber Networks, Vero Fiber, Glass Roots Construction, Clearnetworx, Deeply Digital, FastTrack Communications, MtnMax, and TEC. For more information, please visit https://www.veronetworks.com or reach out directly to: info@veronetworks.com.

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