Sagent LLC, a global provider of network equipment, repair and maintenance services, has appointed Bill Tart as its Chief Executive Officer. With over 30 years of experience in the Private Sector and US Military, Mr. Tart has designed, implemented and overseen both manufacturing and service offerings across a wide range of technologies.

Prior to joining Sagent, Mr. Tart served in various executive roles at DynCorp International and ASRC Federal, and most recently, was President and COO of Draken International. Prior to these roles, Mr Tart completed a 25-year US Air Force career spanning flying duties as an electronic warfare officer and later a UAV pilot, to staff duties including legislative affairs, Secretary of the Air Force speechwriter, and campaign strategist. He commanded hundreds of Airmen flying in combat and pioneered the way the US and her Allies approach the use of unmanned aircraft.

Chembio Diagnostics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CEMI), a leading point-of-care diagnostic company focused on infectious diseases, today announced the election of Leslie Teso-Lichtman to its Board of Directors at Chembio’s 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

“We are excited to have Leslie join the Chembio Board of Directors,” said Richard Eberly, Chembio’s Chief Executive Officer and President. “Her significant experience in corporate financial leadership at global diagnostics companies will be an important asset as we strive to create value through our Global Competitiveness program by leveraging Chembio’s broad product portfolio and operations worldwide.”

Ms. Teso-Lichtman serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of CereVasc, Inc., where she is responsible for the accounting, finance, and treasury functions, including forecasting and capital planning. Previously, Ms. Teso-Lichtman served as Senior Vice President of Finance and Treasurer for Roche Diagnostics Hematology from 2011 to 2014, following Roche’s acquisition of her former employer Constitutional Medical Investors, Inc. Ms. Teso-Lichtman worked on the integration plan for the new company and to achieve milestones in connection with the acquisition. Prior to her time at Constitutional Medical, Ms. Teso-Lichtman held the role of Vice President and Controller at Cytyc Corporation, which was acquired by Hologic, Inc. in 2007, where she was responsible for all finance and accounting activities, including completing three acquisitions.

Chembio Diagnostics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CEMI), a leading point-of-care diagnostics company focused on infectious diseases, today announced the appointment of Larry Steenvoorden as Chief Financial Officer effective immediately.

“We are thrilled to welcome Larry to the Chembio executive leadership team. Larry has developed valuable insights over his 25 years of financial leadership experience, spanning accounting, budgeting, public company reporting, business development, and commercial strategy. Those skills will be critical to our success as we scale our business in support of our corporate growth and operational objectives,” said Richard Eberly, Chembio’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “We look forward to working with Larry and are confident his prior roles, particularly as a financial executive at a large publicly traded healthcare conglomerate, make him a perfect fit for Chembio.”

Previously, Mr. Steenvoorden had a 15-year career at Siemens holding roles of increasing responsibility, ultimately as Global Controller & Vice President, Business Planning & Controlling for Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics.

Chembio offers an advanced point-of-care testing platform that delivers multiplexed, accurate, rapid and actionable results that enable healthcare providers to more efficiently manage patients to improve outcomes across decentralized healthcare facilities,” said Mr. Steenvoorden. “As healthcare continues to shift to decentralized settings, Chembio’s tests are well positioned to provide value as this market grows. I am excited to contribute to an organization focused on improving healthcare outcomes for patients worldwide.”

REV Group, Inc. (NYSE: REVG) announces Alan Farash as the new Vice President and General Manager of recreation vehicle manufacturing subsidiary REV Recreation Group, Inc. This role oversees the Class A Gas and Diesel recreational vehicle brands American Coach®, Fleetwood RV® and Holiday Rambler®,  the two REV Service & Repair Centers and the genuine parts online warehouse. Farash will report to Mike Lanciotti, President, REV Recreation Group.

Most recently, Farash was the Group President and COO for Reading Truck Group where his responsibilities included leading the company’s 22 sites, two manufacturing locations and 20 distribution, parts & service locations. In addition to co-founding a technology start up, Farash has held senior executive roles in the specialty vehicle industry and began his career in manufacturing with Ford Motor Company, Powertrain Operations. Farash also held a leadership role at Workhorse Custom Chassis where he manufactured and sold Class A chassis for the RV industry.

“Alan is a proven team leader with extensive experience in commercial vehicle technology and manufacturing,” said Mike Lanciotti, President, REV Recreation Group. “Furthermore, he is skilled in implementing operational excellence initiatives, which will help to increase our production and delivery of our in-demand RVs to our dealers and loyal customers.”

Farash received a BSME in Mechanical Engineering from Kettering University and a MSA in Business Administration from Central Michigan University.

About REV Recreation Group, Inc.

REV Recreation Group, Inc. is a REV Group® subsidiary and a leading manufacturer of Class A Gas and Diesel recreational vehicle brands. This company has one of the best and longest standing distribution networks in the industry and boasts some of the industry’s most recognized and iconic brand names such as American Coach®, Fleetwood RV®, and Holiday Rambler®. Headquartered in Decatur, IN, which is also its principal manufacturing location, it operates two state-of-the-art service and repair centers and a genuine parts online warehouse.

About REV Group, Inc.

REV Group® companies are leading designers and manufacturers of specialty vehicles and related aftermarket parts and services, which serve a diversified customer base, primarily in the United States, through three segments: Fire & Emergency, Commercial, and Recreation. They provide customized vehicle solutions for applications, including essential needs for public services (ambulances, fire apparatus, school buses, and transit buses), commercial infrastructure (terminal trucks and industrial sweepers), and consumer leisure (recreational vehicles). REV Group’s diverse portfolio is made up of well-established principal vehicle brands, including many of the most recognizable names within their industry. Several of REV Group’s brands pioneered their specialty vehicle product categories and date back more than 50 years. REV Group trades on the NYSE under the symbol REVG. Investors-REVG

American Emergency Vehicles® (AEV), one of the nation’s top selling brands of ambulances*, announces Barry DeRousse as the new Vice President/General Manager.

Prior to joining AEV, DeRousse served as Vice President of Operations at Doonan Specialized Trailers, LLC, as well as Vice President of Operations for Manac Trailers, USA. Barry has over 25 years of operations experience in various industries with a focus on Lean Manufacturing both in high volume/low mix and low volume/high mix product lines.

“The team at AEV is renowned for delivering emergency vehicles with the highest quality American craftsmanship and for providing its dealer network and customers with an exceptional experience,” said Anoop Prakash, President, REV Ambulance Group. “I am excited to have Barry join the organization to lead the company’s next chapter, and build on its strong history, culture and performance.”

DeRousse steps into the role following Randy Hanson’s retirement. During Hanson’s tenure, AEV grew to the #1 Ambulance brand in the U.S. and has repeatedly led the industry in improving safety standards and testing protocols to make Ambulances safer for both EMTs and patients. Hanson will continue to serve in a consulting role, ensuring a seamless leadership transition.

AEV recently consolidated its operations into a new integrated campus, spread over 35 acres in Jefferson, NC. The investment brings together AEV’s comprehensive manufacturing capabilities, including: five lines of production, an in-house paint shop, complete chassis modifications, remount services, and parts and service centers into one integrated 300,000 square foot campus.

For more information, visit https://www.aev.com.

*Based on data from 2021 from the Ambulance Manufacturers Division (AMD) of the Association of the Work Truck Industry (NTEA) data and 2019 data from SpecialtyResearch.net.

About AEV®

AEV® is one of the best-selling ambulance brands in the U.S., building nearly one quarter of the ambulances on the market today.  AEV builds the industry’s broadest range of ambulances, each one made with the hands-on American craftsmanship of a highly experienced and skilled team. AEV manufactures its full line of Type I, Type II, Type III and Medium-Duty ambulances in Jefferson, NC, at a bright, pristine factory set among the Blue Ridge Mountains. AEV’s rigorous, LEAN manufacturing processes and engineering innovation achieve superior quality and value, while meeting the unique specifications of emergency departments around the country. Its nationwide network of dealers provides service and support to customers before and long after the sale. AEV is The American-Crafted Experience™. To learn more, visit aev.com.

AEV is a brand of Halcore Group, Inc, which is a subsidiary of REV Group, a global leader in emergency vehicles and specialty vehicle brands.

About REV Group, Inc.

REV Group® companies are leading designers and manufacturers of specialty vehicles and related aftermarket parts and services, which serve a diversified customer base, primarily in the United States, through three segments: Fire & Emergency, Commercial, and Recreation. They provide customized vehicle solutions for applications, including essential needs for public services (ambulances, fire apparatus, school buses, and transit buses), commercial infrastructure (terminal trucks and industrial sweepers), and consumer leisure (recreational vehicles). REV Group’s diverse portfolio is made up of well-established principal vehicle brands, including many of the most recognizable names within their industry. Several of REV Group’s brands pioneered their specialty vehicle product categories and date back more than 50 years. REV Group trades on the NYSE under the symbol REVG.

First Performance, a global provider of digital-first payments technology, announced that Raghu Rajah has joined the company as the new Chief Technology Officer. Raghu will be responsible for leading the product and technology organizations to drive the vision, execution, and operations for the company. His focus is to shape First Performance’s core capabilities to enable financial institutions to improve their consumers’ digital engagement, share of wallet, and financial wellness.

Raghu brings 20+ years of fintech and banking technology experience, building innovative solutions and taking them successfully to market. Prior to joining First Performance, Raghu was the CTO of Digital Banking at NCR, where he helped transform the largest independent digital banking platform in North America, serving banks and credit unions. Raghu holds a master’s degree in computer science from Pondicherry University and an MBA from The Wharton School.

“We are excited to have someone of Mr. Rajah’s technical and leadership expertise guiding the company into the next stage of growth for the company,” said Ben Psillas, First Performance Chief Executive Officer

First Performance is an enterprise software company that developed an API Platform that delivers the next generation of card controls and digital engagement. We empower financial institutions and their cardholders to use, manage, and control their finances digitally and in real-time. The platform integrates with institutions ‘existing digital channels through a suite of APIs and works across all card portfolios.

REV Group® (NYSE: REVG), designer and manufacturer of industry-leading specialty vehicle brands, announces Jason Moore will join REV Group as Vice President/General Manager of ElDorado National (California)®, known as ENC® and is REV’s industry-leading manufacturer of rightsized heavy-duty transit buses. Jason will report to Brian Perry, REV Group President, Commercial Segment.

Jason succeeds Tony Wayne who, after a very successful 34-year career at ENC, will retire on June 30, 2021.  Prior to his departure, Tony will work closely with Jason to ensure a smooth transition.

Most recently, Jason served as Vice President & General Manager for Wabtec Corporation. Jason led the turbocharger and heat exchanger product lines. He had full strategic and financial responsibility for eight international business units and managed the performance of 13 global locations with 1,500 employees. Prior to Wabtec, he held roles with increasing leadership responsibility at Ricon, Napier Turbochargers and Siemens Industrial Turbocharger Group.

“Jason’s significant experience in manufacturing operations, supply chain, and Lean/Six Sigma methodologies make him an ideal leader for ENC,” said Brian Perry, REV Group President, Commercial Segment and SVP of Operations. “In addition, Jason has expertise in building commercial success, business transformation and driving continuous improvement. We look forward to Jason joining the ENC team and establishing relationships with existing and new customers.”

Jason holds an MBA from De Montfort University, UK and a Bachelor of Engineering & Business Studies from Sheffield Hallam University, UK.  Jason is also a certified Six Sigma Black Belt.

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About ElDorado National (California)

ElDorado National (California), (ENC^®), a subsidiary of REV Group, has manufactured low floor and standard floor buses for over 45 years to public transit/paratransit, airport, parking, and university transportation markets. ENC is best known in the industry for its customizable options including thousands of floorplan configurations, as well as ensuring unparalleled manufacturing and safety standards. All ENC models pass a comprehensive battery of durability and crash tests. ENC can also accommodate nearly any fuel system request – including one of the greenest buses in the industry; the Zero Emissions, hydrogen-powered Axess-Fuel Cell.  All buses are crafted in the state-of-the-art 227,000 square-foot, ISO 9001 certified production facility in Riverside California.

About REV Group, Inc.

REV Group® (REVG) is a leading designer and manufacturer of specialty vehicles and related aftermarket parts and services. We serve a diversified customer base, primarily in the United States, through three segments: Fire & Emergency, Commercial, and Recreation. We provide customized vehicle solutions for applications, including essential needs for public services (ambulances, fire apparatus, school buses, and transit buses), commercial infrastructure (terminal trucks and industrial sweepers) and consumer leisure (recreational vehicles). Our diverse portfolio is made up of well-established principal vehicle brands, including many of the most recognizable names within their industry. Several of our brands pioneered their specialty vehicle product categories and date back more than 50 years. REV Group trades on the NYSE under the symbol REVG. Investors-REVG

REV Group (NYSE: REVG) appointed Rob Vislosky as Chief Supply Officer. Mr. Vislosky most recently served as Vice President & Chief Procurement Officer at Honeywell International, managing an $18 billion global spend portfolio.  Though Vislosky has only been in the position for a few weeks, Rod Rushing, CEO, said, “he brings to REV Group both the vision and the execution capabilities to build the best class global sourcing organization we are looking for and purchasing supply chain organization, combined with a sense of urgency to do this at a pace.”

REV Group is a leading designer, manufacturer, and distributor of specialty vehicles and related aftermarket parts and services. We serve a diversified customer base, primarily in the United States, through three segments: Fire & Emergency, Commercial, and Recreation. The company provides customized vehicle solutions for applications, including essential needs for public services (ambulances, fire apparatus, school buses, and transit buses), commercial infrastructure (terminal trucks and industrial sweepers) and consumer leisure (recreational vehicles). The diverse portfolio is made up of well-established principal vehicle brands, including many of the most recognizable names within their industry. Several of the company’s brands pioneered their specialty vehicle product categories and date back more than 50 years.

Diversified Maintenance, a leading provider of facilities maintenance services, has named Charlene Troy Regional Vice President of its Midwest Region.  Charlene brings extensive leadership and operational experience in the facilities management space including as Vice President of Operations at The Millard Group, and management roles at Open Works and Kimco Services.

First Performance, an innovative software company powering next generation digital engagement, announced that the board of directors has elected Gary Lee Palmer

First Performance, an innovative software company powering the next generation digital engagement, announced that the board of directors has elected Gary Lee Palmer to the board and appointed him as the chairman of First Performance.  Mr. Palmer is a Co-Founder and President of Wave Crest Holdings Ltd and the Founder, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President of EFD Prepaid Solutions. He has been an Advisor of Fidelity National Information Services since 2009.

“It’s a pleasure to welcome Gary to the First Performance Board,” said Jim D. Robinson III. “He is a great addition to the company, and I look forward to working with him during this exciting period of innovation and growth.”