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I want to add my two cents to the opinions on whether it's offensive to the mentally challenged. I know Ben Stiller has said that he's making fun of actors, not people with disabilities. Still, the movie is geared toward a younger crowd and I fear a lot of those teenagers and college students will leave the theater thinking "retard" is an okay word to use.
Where to start? First, go see the movie if you want to have an opinion of it. Second, don't patronize "the younger crowd" (sounds like something Alice would say!) by assuming that they view movies as life manuals. Were big sisters the world over corrupted by how mean you could be to Jan? The assumption that "they" won't "get it" underestimates young people, prompts an impulse to control what they see/hear/read, and infantilizes the rest of us. It's a power trip.
The controversy about this movie reminds me of the worst-titled children's book ever, Someone Called Me a Retard Today . . . and My Heart Felt Sad. While it's difficult to argue with the book's theme--name-calling is hurtful--it missed the point that "retard" is an insult thrown around promiscuously, so much so that the term "mentally retarded" is no longer used to describe those individuals who actually have mental disabilities, a point excellently made by YouTube's Retarded Policeman and his brother.
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I'd like to quibble on the worst-titled children's book ever. A book we were sent for Newbery consideration during my year: WHEN MOMMY HAD A MASTECTOMY. No kidding!
- 3:44 PM, August 24, 2008
You know, I find this all rather comforting. I've seen the movie, and I think anyone who comes away from it thinking "retard" is an ok word to use will also think it's inoffensive to put shoepolish on your face and do a minstrel show,to offer sexually explicit favors for drugs,to kill pandas and wear their skins, to name an asian child "Little Half Squat" and to worship Tivo like a god--oh wait, I do the last one already.
But my point is, people have been complaining that children and teens will pick up the wrong messages and vocabulary from books and movies as long as I have been paying attention, and let's face it, we're most sensitive to the names that touch us personally. By the way, I've never seen a parody that someone didn't mistake for the real thing. Didn't someone quote a parody review that you wrote, Roger, in a serious book of criticism? It's kind of a relief to know that in the age of ebooks and blogs and text messages, plus ca change, plus c'est la meme chose.
- 8:07 PM, August 24, 2008
- Roger Sutton said...
Peter Sieruta (now of the excellent Collecting Children's Book blog) wrote a really funny piece for us called "Dear Clueless: The Rejection Letters of Edna Albertson," which was kind of a takeoff on Leonard Marcus's collection of Ursula Nordstrom's letters, Dear Genius. Some children's literature textbook reprinted a portion of Peter's article, which had ol' Edna rejecting everything from Charlotte's Web to Goosebumps, as an example of how different editors have different tastes. They thought she was real. Retards.
- 8:57 PM, August 24, 2008
Are you aware of any of these people who a) have disabilities and b) disagree? The point for many people with disabilities, myself included, is that it is inappropriate for nondisabled people to decide what it is about our lives that is game for humor. Seems pretty basic to me.
- 10:04 PM, August 24, 2008
- Roger Sutton said...
I don't think it is all that basic, Anon. "Simple Jack" is not a portrayal of a disabled person, it's a jab at all the Hollywood notions that mentally diabled people are nicer, more sensitive and more (unconsciously) linguistically picturesque than the rest of us. The movie makes that exceedingly--even repetitively--clear.
I also don't think we can control what other people find funny about us, either as individuals or as members of a group. We can attempt to persuade others to come around to our point of view, which is one thing, or, as Timothy Shriver has done, we can bloviate about getting Congress to step in to regulate what movies are allowed to show, which is another.
- 7:38 AM, August 25, 2008
There's quite a difference between "controlling what other people find funny about us" and expecting to have a voice in how the group "we" belong to is portrayed. Seemingly, this concept was understood, or a consultant would not have been brought in to look over the bits where a character was playing a character wearing black face to achieve the same kind of parody. Nondisabled people should not be the sole decisionmakers about images of disability, but they are, time and time again.
- 9:25 AM, August 25, 2008
Thanks for the link to The Retarded Policeman and his brother. I think that says it all.
- 10:27 AM, August 25, 2008
- Roger Sutton said...
It's true that Ben Stiller screened it for the NAACP to make sure they wouldn't raise a stink, but I think that says more about Hollywood's fear of black people (and their wallets) than it does respect for their input. But, yes--if you feel the need to run it by one group, run it by them all.
- 10:36 AM, August 25, 2008
You're right that it was a screening, not a consultant. Thank you for the correction. And, yes, I imagine money and the fear of "a stink" was what led to that choice, but clearly it was understood that one way to avoid a stink is to give people input into the images of themselves (parodied or not) that you are putting out for public consumption. It's not the first time people have behaved more decently because there was a financial incentive to do so. If there were a fair number of movies, books, or, hell, anything at all, that included three-dimensional portrayals of disabled people by disabled people, this might not be an issue. There aren't, so it continues to be an issue to no small number of disability rights groups.
- 12:16 PM, August 25, 2008
- Roger Sutton said...
There's certainly a problem in that Stiller seems to have been more worried about offending one group of people than another. A number of commentators have also criticized the movie's depiction of Jews, as personified in Tom Cruise's movie producer character. Manohla Dargis of the NYT wrote, "What's most notable about the film's use of blackface is how much softer it is compared with the rather more vulgar and far less loving exploitation of what you might call Jewface."
- 12:24 PM, August 25, 2008
- Doug said...
Any way you look at it, name-calling is hurtful. And even if it is steeped in satire (e.g., the Oscar-grabber), that satire is lost on young audiences in favor of the humor of hearing the word "retard" come out of an adult's mouth on the big screen. Not appropriate, any more than the use of the n-word (African American) or the f-word (homosexual).
And I might add...
Marcia was practically never purposely mean to Jan. Jan had all sorts of insecurities and self-esteem issues, which were connected to Marcia in more than one episode-- but Marcia was a Brady, and not inherently mean. The big-screen adaptation skewed their relationship and portrayed Marcia as a beeyatch.
- 11:58 AM, August 27, 2008
- Melissa Wiley said...
it missed the point that "retard" is an insult thrown around promiscuously, so much so that the term "mentally retarded" is no longer used to describe those individuals who actually have mental disabilities
Actually, the term is still very much in use, in the U.S. at least, as I learned to my surprise when my 4 yr old son was diagnosed with mental retardation in July. The diagnosis didn't surprise me, but the terminology did. I hadn't realized it was still in use. Not that I have a problem with it--in fact I find it much preferable to the jargony "intellectually disabled" label now preferred by the former American Assoc. on Mental Retardation (which renamed itself in 2006 and now promotes the use of the term mentioned above).
The medical establishment and school systems--at least here in southern California--still use mental retardation as an official diagnostic term.
A British friend tells me teachers in the UK would be fired for using "mentally retarded"--the preferred term there is "learning disabled"--which of course means something entirely different over here.
When reading up on MR after my son's diagnosis, I was fascinated by how much of the discussion centers around the terminology. Even the Wikipedia page starts with a long exploration of the various terms the condition has been described by over the centuries. You have to scroll down for quite a while to get to any discussion of the dx criteria, description of the condition, etc.
And it was there that I realized that while I've always avoided the hurtful slur "retard," my frequent use of "idiot" and "moron" (particularly aimed at other drivers, LOL) falls into the same category of insult. "Moron" was invented by doctors to replace "idiot" and "imbecile" when they became slurs in common usage. "Mentally retarded" was later coined to replace the similarly fallen "moron." I suppose if "retard" keeps up the momentum it has been gaining as an insult for the past, what, 30 years?, we'll be stuck with jargon like "intellectually disabled" or "mentally challenged." Ugh.
But for now, at least, "mental retardation" is what's printed all over the medical forms that pour into this house.
I haven't seen Tropic Thunder yet so am not qualified to make a judgment on its satirical usage of retard one way or the other!
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But should race matter?
It is a sensitive question expected to come up today when the City Council chooses one of five candidates to represent the predominantly black District 6.
All five candidates have served on community boards, fought for neighborhood improvements and are familiar names in St. Petersburg's predominately black neighborhoods. Four are black and one is white.
Leaders in the black community say race should not be the overriding factor in the council's decision, but some argue that diversity is sorely needed among the city's highest ranks to ensure equal representation for all residents. Williams was one of two blacks on the council.
For nearly 30 years, voters have elected an African-American to represent District 6 seat and, they say, choosing the only white candidate could upset some black residents.
"African-Americans are very sensitive to our history and our history in this country," said Trenia Cox, former president of the St. Petersburg NAACP chapter. "They would feel that once again African-Americans are being perceived as not able to govern their own affairs and articulate their own needs."
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The race question arose at a public hearing Monday where residents where invited to pose questions to the candidates.
When asked if he could represent the district as a white man, Karl Nurse said he would be a color-blind legislator.
But his opponents questioned whether he would be able to relate to his constituents.
"I believe I can resolve some issues in the community because I look like those persons," said youth minister Deborah Green.
Race and politics have always had a tricky relationship in the district.
Legal segregation once dominated many of the neighborhoods that make up District 6. The district has become slightly more diverse in recent years. In 2004, 56 percent of voters were black, but now it is 54 percent.
But since a black man was elected to the District 6 council seat in the late 1970s, the position has been known unofficially as the "black seat.''
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"Unless you walk in a person's shoes and unless you come and spend time around those people, I don't think you can really understand what their problems are," she said.
Even some white residents said they are unsure whether or not the council should address race.
"In a perfect world, I would say no, it should not be considered," said Mike Gulley, who lives in Coquina Key and supports Nurse's appointment. "But I also understand the neighborhood, and then you think, well, maybe it is something they should consider."
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• Karl Nurse, 53, owner of Bay Tech Label, founder of the Pinellas Living Green Expo and a former mayoral candidate.
• David Welch, 80, former council member, owner of Welch Accounting Services and a St. Petersburg Housing Authority board member.
• Gwendolyn Reese, 59, chief executive of InFinite Solutions; chairwoman of Close the Gap, an education nonprofit; and former co-chairwoman of the city's Community Alliance committee, which advocates for diversity issues.
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Why does halo have such a great plot? It's a pretty unoriginal idea. We are locked in a war against aliens who want to wipe out humanity, and are losing badly. Throw in the superhuman cyborg, robotic AI's, and a futuristic setting and it's not gonna win you the originality award anytime soon. As for gameplay, the levels are repetative and actually quite plain. The multiplayer rocks. (I am just playing devil's advocate, i love the game, but these things still hold true.)
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Several factors will have a significant effect on DBHDS over the next four years.
The following statistics provide a snapshot of DBHDS central office operations during FY 2013:
A key priority of the DBHDS central office is improving services system transparency, oversight, and accountability. The central office is working to strengthen its financial services accountability, performance contract oversight, and auditing capability; to identify and implement facility operational efficiencies; to increase clinical and program oversight; and to plan and manage capital projects that address facility needs. The central office is implementing information technology solutions, including an electronic health record (EHR) system and a data warehouse and is developing quality improvement processes and data analysis and performance measurement tools such as data dashboards that support data-informed and evidence-based interventions and solutions.
In addition to improving services system oversight and accountability, the DBHDS central office is working aggressively to achieve a truly community-based and person-centered system of high-quality behavioral health and developmental services provided in the most integrated settings appropriate to individuals' needs and consistent with their preferences and choices. This includes initiatives to improve service access by:
In collaboration with state and community partners, the DBHDS central office is working to develop a flexible and individualized system of developmental services and supports, as required by the Commonwealth's settlement agreement with the DOJ by:
The DBHDS Information Services and Technology (IS&T) office provides coordination, guidance, oversight, and support to information systems affecting the central office, state facilities operated by DBHDS, CSBs, and licensed private providers. These services include information technology (IT) security, Commonwealth IT standards compliance, web and application development and support, and data management. IS&T provides technical support for 28 applications in addition to the OneMind Electronic Health Records System (EHRS). Support for the OneMind EHRS is considered separate because it is an ongoing implementation project (through FY 2016) and the technology requires assignment-dedicated, highly trained staff. As noted in the Key Risk Factors, there has been a significant increase in agency and non-agency demand for implementation and support of DBHDS-managed technology and related services.
DBHDS IS&T goals and priorities are included in the Health and Human Resources Technology Investment Management Strategic Plan for the Secretariat and include:
The DBHDS central office faces a number of recruitment and retention challenges, especially in the IS&T area where there is intense competition for individuals with specialized EHRS skills. The central office turnover rate in FY 2014 was 6.6% and 35 positions are currently being recruited. This has helped the DBHDS to recover from budget cuts over the last ten years when about one-third of the central office staff was eliminated.
The average age of DBHDS central office staff is 51.9 years old and the average work tenure is 15.2 years. During the next five years, 39% of central office staff will be eligible to retire with unreduced benefits. Comprehensive workforce succession planning and systematic training and workforce development strategies are essential if the central office is to successfully transfer responsibilities from retiring to new employees and support advancement of staff through successively higher levels of competencies.
DBHDS has developed SystemLEAD, a long-term leadership development initiative designed to give participants broad exposure to the competencies necessary for leadership in the services system. SystemLEAD will be piloted with central office staff, in a state hospital and a training center, and in partnership with neighboring CSBs. The SystemLEAD curriculum will focus on leadership competencies, including knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors, that staff who aspire to leadership roles in the service system must possess. It includes an individualized assessment and development plan, training and group projects, coaching and mentoring, and special work assignments and cross training. SystemLEAD goals are to prepare qualified internal candidates to assume leadership positions; retain superior performers; and reduce turnover rates among high-performing employees. The first phase of the program, which includes creating the core and site committees and communicating the initiative to the work force, is set to begin in 2015.
As the central office assumes additional quality management and oversight responsibilities, workforce development priorities will include training to develop new skill sets, including project management, proficiency with new reporting and informatics, quality management, and EHRS and other new IT systems.
The DBHDS central office occupies 13 floors of the Jefferson Building, a 15-story state structure located at the edge of Capital Square in Richmond at the intersection of Bank and Governor Streets. The building was constructed in 1956 and the interior was renovated in 1999 at which time the exterior envelop was upgraded. The building has been equipped with WIFI in nearly all locations which allows staff to move readily throughout the spaces and remain connected to the central servers. Window replacement is planned for fall 2014.
A study has been commissioned to improve building space utilization and accommodate increasing and changing central office staff requirements resulting from electronic health records and changes in the manner in which central office services are being delivered. Spaces have been rearranged for greater efficiency by congregating similar functions in contiguous spaces and efforts are underway to better quantify the number of central office staff who are regularly out of the office and could share space. Additional space has been obtained on two floors and the area previously serving as a computer room has been converted to offices, which largely serve the information technology function.
Several conference rooms and the main board room are being equipped with technology to hold meetings with facilities around the state and other entities. Antiquated equipment and furniture is being replaced with appropriate equipment and furnishings that will support a more efficient operation.
Note: This is one of five DBHDS Executive Progress Reports. See Grants to Localities (790); Mental Health Treatment Centers (792); Intellectual Disabilities Training Centers (793); and Virginia Center for Behavioral Rehabilitation (794).


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Front row(L to R): David Bratton, Dr. B.J. Westbrook, Michael Richmond, Kim Marling, Cathy Nash, Debbie Sukin, Larry Eichenbaum, Dr. Gerald Cobb, Ken Babcock, Kelly Holmes. Back Row (L to R): Dr. Dearl Dotson, Tom McCarley, Robert Marling, James More
The Woodlands, TX (July 24, 2017) - Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital's leadership team and Woodforest National Bank Board members celebrated the naming of Woodforest Bank Sky Plaza during a ribbon cutting ceremony on July 19, 2017.
In late 2016, Woodforest National Bank committed $1 million to the new hospital to name its third floor atrium space and support the hospital's Excellence Fund
The Excellence Fund advances the hospital's highest priorities and accelerates innovative research and physician recruitment in key clinical areas.
"Our demonstrated commitment to our communities is a perfect match for a partnership with Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital," said Cathy Nash, CEO of Woodforest National Bank. "Our gift to the Excellence Fund provides the forum for our organizations to work together with a focus on offering the best programs, delivering Leading Medicine right here in The Woodlands, and making a positive impact on our friends and neighbors."
The $1 million gift is the largest philanthropic commitment to a Houston Methodist hospital, outside the Texas Medical Center.
"Not only are we thankful to Woodforest National Bank for this remarkable gift, but we are also thankful that our institutions share common values and the commitment to serve The Woodlands and surrounding communities with integrity and purpose," said Debbie Sukin, CEO of Houston Methodist The Woodlands.
Woodforest Bank Sky Plaza is among the most prominent spaces in the new hospital. It provides a space for patients, visitors, physicians and staff to visit and relax, and it will be the site for future hospital and community gatherings.
Source: Woodlands Online®
The Woodlands, TX (May 30, 2017) - Woodforest National Bank announced that it has been awarded the highest 5-star superior rating for a 5th consecutive year by BauerFinancial, Inc., the nation's leading independent bank and credit union rating and research firm. Bauer released its most recent ratings based on December 31, 2016 financial data using certain criteria to determine the rating including but not limited to capital ratio, profitability, asset quality, risk management, regulatory supervisory agreement, the community reinvestment rating (CRA) and liquidity.
Cathy Nash, President and Chief Executive Officer of Woodforest National Bank states, "A 5-Star superior rating is an incredible honor. To be awarded the highest financial strength rating for a 5th consecutive year indicates that Woodforest is one of the strongest banks in the nation and positions us to help meet the needs of our customers and the communities we serve. According to the BauerFinancial Star Rating History report Woodforest has received 4-Star Excellent and 5-Star Superior ratings consecutively since 1992."
BauerFinancial, Inc., Coral Gables, Florida, has been reporting on and analyzing the performance of U.S. banks and credit unions since 1983. No institution can pay for or opt out of a BauerFinancial rating. Consumers may obtain free star-ratings by visiting www.bauerfinancial.com.
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Woodforest National Bank 832-375-2508
The Woodlands, TX (May 11, 2017)
The Woodforest Bank Boat House opens today in Northshore Park, located at 2505 Lake Woodlands Drive in The Woodlands, Texas. The brand new 7,000-square-foot boathouse facility on the waterfront of Lake Woodlands provides a home for the Rowing Club of The Woodlands and Parati Competitive Rowing, and includes space open to the public.
Woodforest National Bank®, headquartered in The Woodlands, was the main contributor, funding more than 75 percent of the cost to build the boathouse facility. This public/private partnership is the first of its kind in The Woodlands, with the Woodlands Township providing the land and the clubs raising money privately to build the boathouse.
"This is an exciting time to be in The Woodlands," said Cathy Nash, CEO of Woodforest National Bank. "Rowing embodies the values of hard work, discipline and teamwork. By partnering with The Woodlands Township, Woodforest National Bank is honored to ensure this important and growing sport has the opportunity to thrive within our community with this new, permanent facility."
For more information about The Woodforest Bank Boat House and Northshore Park renovations, please contact The Woodlands Township Parks and Recreation Department at 281-210-3800, or follow The Woodlands Township Parks and Recreation Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/townshipparksandrec.
Fast facts about the Woodforest Bank Boat House
Owner: The Woodlands Township
Users: The Woodlands Township, Rowing Club of The Woodlands and Parati Competitive Rowing
Purpose: Provision of a public boat storage facility for residents of The Woodlands and the development of a permanent facility for rowing in The Woodlands
Partners: Woodforest National Bank, The Woodlands Township, Rowing Club of The Woodlands and Parati Competitive Rowing
Builder: Frost Construction; Burditt Land | Place
Costs: $650,000
Location, address: Northshore Park, 2505 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands TX 77380
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Source: The Woodlands Township
The Woodlands, TX (March 28, 2017) – Woodforest National Bank (Woodforest) in partnership with Opportunity Finance Network (OFN) recently announced the creation of the CDFI Community Investment Fund, LLC. The fund will provide cost effective, flexible, subordinate long term investment capital for Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs). The fund is an equity equivalent (EQ2) investment with an initial funding commitment of $5 million, with an option to increase the commitment up to $20 million over the next four years. The fund will provide patient capital to CDFIs financing small businesses and other community development projects in affordable housing, economic development, and neighborhood revitalization and stabilization throughout Woodforest's footprint.
Woodforest understands the tremendous impact of small businesses and the growth opportunities it can provide for a community, particularly in low-wealth neighborhoods. These small businesses are social economic drivers providing local jobs, filling the gap in goods and services, and have become effective community reinvestment drivers. Woodforest's small business growth initiative is a multifaceted approach aimed at building America's small businesses and enhancing access to capital, particularly women, minority, veteran, and rural small businesses. Small businesses among people of color, particularly Latino and African American women continue to grow exponentially. An integral component to ensuring small businesses have access to alternative and responsible capital is by increasing investment to CDFI's who provide critical lending and technical expertise to aspiring and existing entrepreneurs.
"Woodforest is proud to partner with the OFN to facilitate and manage equity investments to CDFIs who play an integral role in developing small businesses, particularly in low-wealth communities," said Doug Schaeffer, Executive Vice President-CRA Director for Woodforest National Bank. "Woodforest is deeply committed and proud to be a catalyst for change in the communities we live."
According to Robin Odland, Executive Vice President-Financial Services for Opportunity Finance Network, "OFN is very excited to partner with Woodforest National Bank to create the CDFI Community Investment Fund, LLC—an innovative funding vehicle for CDFIs. The fund will provide much needed, flexible capital, which can be leveraged with conventional senior debt capital."
The fund will make 10 year investments to CDFIs working within Woodforest's 17 state market. Interested CDFIs may seek additional information by visiting ofn.org/cdfi-community-investment-fund.
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Cindi Stewart
Sr. Vice President-Public Relations Director
Woodforest National Bank 832-375-2508
Charlotte, NC – January 2017 – Woodforest National Bank employees throughout the state of North Carolina recently organized fundraising efforts to help stock the shelves of Second Harvest Food Bank of Southeast NC. Donations collected at every Woodforest branch across the state of North Carolina during the months of October, November, and December have been allocated to Second Harvest of Southeast NC in support of their long-term relief efforts for Hurricane Matthew victims.
So many families continue to deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew's severe flooding and Woodforest is proud to partner with Second Harvest Food Bank of Southeast NC to support their commitment to provide much needed essentials to feed these families", stated Matthew Clatworthy, Senior Vice President and North Carolina Divisional Manager of Woodforest National Bank.
"We are grateful for the support of Woodforest National Bank, and delighted for their continued partnership in our efforts to solve hunger. This donation is a great start to the new year as we continue to provide critical relief to the many families still displaced by Hurricane Matthew", said Ron Pringle, Director of Second Harvest Food Bank.
For information regarding Second Harvest Food Bank of Southeast NC and how you can help with donations, visit www.foodbankcenc.org.
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Cindi Stewart
Sr. Vice President-Public Relations Director
Woodforest National Bank 832-375-2508
Woodforest National Bank recently announced the addition of Willy Gomez as Regional President-Commercial Banking for their Florida market. Gomez brings 35 years of Florida banking experience to Woodforest with 30 years in management and extensive experience in Middle Market. Previously with HSBC, Gomez managed their Middle Market in the South including Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Florida.
Gomez will spearhead the opening of Woodforest's new Commercial Banking offices in Miami and Tampa with plans to hire approximately 25 bankers for full time positions as Relationship Managers, Portfolio Managers, Treasury Managers and an Assistant. The economic impact to the state of Florida from this employment should exceed $4MM annually.
Derrick Ragland, President-Commercial Banking of Woodforest National Bank, stated, "We are pleased to have Willy on board as a key addition to the Woodforest team. With his many years of commercial banking experience Willy will play an integral part in the bank's growth throughout the state of Florida."
A graduate of the University of Miami, Gomez currently serves as Chairman of the Board for Hispanic Unity of Florida. He previously served 9 years on the board of the Make a Wish Foundation of Southern Florida with 1 year as Chairman of the Board and served on the board of the Miami Science Museum for 12 years. Gomez and his wife reside in Davie, FL. and have three daughters and one son.
Willy Gomez
Woodforest National Bank has donated $500,000 to support a new Neuroscience Center that is currently under construction at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital.
"We are extremely grateful to our neighbors at Woodforest National Bank," said Josh Urban, Senior Vice President and CEO of Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital. "Philanthropic gifts directly improve the health of our community. As a non-profit hospital, they are invaluable in helping us to further elevate the level of care we can provide to patients close to home."
Upon completion, the 25,000-square-foot Neuroscience Center will be located in Medical Plaza 4 off Pinecroft Drive. It will house the expertise and capabilities of Mischer Neuroscience Associates, an extension of Mischer Neuroscience Institute, Texas' largest and most comprehensive neuroscience program. The facility, with physician offices, diagnostic and treatment space, a spine center and spine rehabilitation clinic, is scheduled to open summer 2017.
"Woodforest's generous donation will enable us to take an already well-regarded program to a new level," added Urban. "Not only will we now have a single physical location for all of the providers in our comprehensive program, we'll also have the capability to recruit new specialists and purchase new technologies, underscoring our steadfast commitment to providing safe and high-quality specialty care for patients right here in Montgomery County."
Led by medical director Geoffrey P. Zubay, M.D., the team at Mischer Neuroscience Associates-The Woodlands treats the full spectrum of neurological disorders, from complex spine and cranial surgery and interventional pain management services, to advanced treatment methodologies for sleep disorders, movement disorders like Parkinson's Disease, and brain tumors. The clinic provides residents of North Houston with comprehensive, high-quality care and service.
"Woodforest is proud to partner with Memorial Hermann The Woodlands in support of this project. The addition of the Neuroscience Center will provide a unique level of medical care while helping drive continued economic growth to help strengthen and improve this community," stated Cathy Nash, President and Chief Executive Officer of Woodforest National Bank.
To learn more about how you can support Memorial Hermann The Woodlands, visit http://www.memorialhermann.org/foundation/ways-to-give/.
For more information about neurosciences at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands, visit http://www.memorialhermann.org/locations/the-woodlands/neuroscience-services/ or call 713-897-2300.
Woodforest National Bank® and Woodforest Charitable Foundation® employees, families, and friends recently held a dedication ceremony for their fourth Habitat for Humanity home built in Northwest Harris County. The new three bedroom, 1358 square feet home located in Spring, TX was proudly built for Charles and his family who moved in to their new home just in time to enjoy the holidays.
Brian Kolenda, Vice President of Woodforest National Bank said "At Woodforest National Bank, giving back to our community, promoting financial literacy, and playing an active role in the community is an essential part of the Woodforest culture. Our dedicated employees had an unwavering commitment to Charles and his family. It was rewarding to witness the pride our employees and Charles took in building Charles' family home from the ground up. This donation to Habitat aligns perfectly with our fundamental value of community partnership – to help ensure that everyone has a safe, decent, and affordable home."
As part of the qualification of homeownership at Habitat for Humanity Northwest Harris County, Charles and his family were required to complete 200 hours of "sweat equity" by working to build his home alongside the Woodforest team and other community volunteers before receiving the keys to their home.
"Our main focus it to assist future homeowners achieve the strength, stability, and independence they need to build a better life for themselves and their families. We are grateful for our ongoing relationship with Woodforest National Bank and their continued support" said Soleil Watt, Executive Director for Habitat for Humanity Northwest Harris County.
For information about Woodforest National Bank®, please visit www.woodforest.com. For information regarding Habitat for Humanity NWHC and how you can volunteer or assist with a home build, visit www.habitatnwhc.org.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Woodforest National Bank recently named Julie Dargani as Senior Vice President and Middle Market Relationship Manager based in Charlotte. Dargani is a middle market banking and leveraged finance banking executive with a diverse background in corporate and equity sponsored transactions, capital markets strategies, and bank issued credits to domestic and international middle market companies. Dargani has been in finance for 17 years, including 11 years serving the Carolinas market.
Although based in Charlotte, her responsibilities will include the growth and development of the North Carolina and South Carolina markets with a specific focus on growing Woodforest's corporate and middle market banking presence through the acquisition of new clients.
Dargani earned her B.A. in Marketing Communications from the University of Houston in Houston, Texas and her International Business Law degree from King's College in London, England. She most recently worked for Fifth Third Bank as a Senior Middle Market Relationship Manager in Charlotte.
William (Bill) Peele, Regional President of Woodforest National Bank, stated, "We are pleased to welcome Julie to our Commercial Banking team in Charlotte. Her many years of experience and commitment will be instrumental in helping expand our commercial banking operations in Charlotte."
Dargani is committed to the local community and serves on several non-profit boards and committees including Girls Scouts Hornets' Nest Council's Advancement Committee, Young Athletes Special Olympics of North Carolina volunteer, LIFESPAN board member (an organization that serves the special needs community), and she was recently named to the British American Business Council as a board member. She is also an active member of the Association of Corporate Growth – Charlotte Chapter and the Charlotte Economics Club.
Personally, she is a native Houstonian and resides in Concord with her husband, Johnny. Together they have 2 elementary aged children and 2 spoiled rotten dachshunds.
About Woodforest
Celebrating over 35 years of community banking service, Woodforest National Bank has successfully stood among the strongest community banks in the nation, proudly offering unsurpassed quality customer service since 1980. Woodforest currently operates 746 branches in 17 states across the United States.
Woodforest National Bank® employees recently donated 10 shiny new bicycles to Family Promise of Lake Houston. This donation will allow all ten children currently in the Lake Houston program to wake up with an extra surprise on Christmas morning.
Ben Cline, Branch Manager at Woodforest National Bank® stated, "We are pleased to partner with Family Promise of Lake Houston in providing a little something extra for these children. It is our hope that these gifts will bring a smile to their faces and they will know that we care about each of them, not just at Christmas time but throughout the year, as well."
Carole Brady, Executive Director of Family Promise Lake Houston remarked, "If a child has to wake up on Christmas morning in a homeless shelter, the gift he or she receives that day needs to be amazing and from the heart. This wonderful donation of bikes from Woodforest is just that, amazing and from the heart! Family Promise of Lake Houston is so grateful that this year the children will be waking up to a gift given by such a wonderful group of people who truly do give from the heart. We are truly blessed to have Woodforest National Bank in our community."
For information about Woodforest National Bank®, please visit www.woodforest.com. For information regarding Family Promise of Lake Houston and how you can help, visit www.fplh.org.
(Photo left to right) Bill Chapman, Asst. Branch Manager of Woodforest, Joshua Dandy, Branch Manager of Woodforest, Ben Cline, Branch Manager of Woodforest and Family Promise Board Member, Brooke Farr, Branch Manager of Woodforest and Family Promise Board Member, Cathy Nash, President and CEO of Woodforest, Rebecca McDonald, Regional Manager of Woodforest, Mike White, Retail Divisional Manager of Woodforest, and Hugo Reyna, Branch Manager of Woodforest and Family Promise Board Member.
Montgomery County, TX – Woodforest National Bank® and the City of Conroe announce the 7th Annual Woodforest Charity Run scheduled for Saturday, September 17 at Heritage Place Park in downtown Conroe. The Woodforest Charity Run is made up of two certified runs sanctioned by the USA Track & Field. The Woodforest 10K starts at 7:40 a.m. and the Insperity Invitational 5K starts at 8:00 a.m.
The Rocha Consulting One Mile Family Fun Run will begin at 7:15 a.m. And, returning by popular demand, the Barkley Shoe Dash for children ages 5-7 and 8-12 will begin at 9:00 a.m. This kid-friendly event, will be held on Simonton Street in front of Heritage Place Park. Young runners begin their race with one shoe, dash 50 yards to retrieve and put on their other shoe from a pile of competing runners shoes, then dash 50 yards back across the finish line.
Additionally, all participants, volunteers, and spectators are invited to enjoy food, music and family friendly activities at the Woodforest Post Race Party held in the park.
"We take great pride in organizing this run and are so pleased to see it continue to grow in popularity and participation year over year," said Patricia Brown, Conroe Regional President of Woodforest National Bank. "We are grateful for the generous support of all of our sponsors and volunteers who have made our run such a great success. Over the past six years, we have grown to 459 runners and have proudly funded over $350,000 to the Woodforest Charitable Foundation to help in the support of many local charities in and around Conroe."
Paul Virgadamo, Jr., City of Conroe Administrator, added, "The City is pleased to continue our support of The Woodforest Charity Run in downtown Conroe and are encouraged by what it brings to the downtown area. This run offers something for everyone, regardless of their athletic ability. The route through downtown Conroe is beautiful and an enjoyable way to promote health and fitness while raising funds for a great cause."
Convenient online registration can be completed by going to the Woodforest Charity Run webpage on Woodforest.com.
Sponsors, to date, include: Insperity Invitational™, Rocha Consulting, Smith Hamilton, Chesmar Homes Houston, K&K Construction, South Texas Maintenance Service, CHI Baylor St. Luke's Emergency Center, Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital®, Anglia Homes, CHI St. Luke's The Woodlands Hospital, T & R Mechanical Inc., Newmark Homes Houston, Triple B Services, Augusta Pines Golf Club, Consolidated Communications®, Rodgers Stein Chiropractic Center, Stelter Mechanical, LLC, Crust Pizza, GN Services Inc., Hughes & Cozad Orthodontics, Jet Set Car Wash, Lowrance Machine, Woodlands Eye Associates, Signs Etc., Luke's Locker, Spectrum, Derrick Bryant Photography, Trophy House, Coca-Cola®, and Costco Wholesale®.
Net proceeds from the run will benefit The Woodforest Charitable Foundation which supports local charities in the area like the Montgomery County Food Bank, Montgomery County Youth Services, the Friendship Center and the Montgomery County Women's Center to name just a few.
The Woodforest Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization founded in 2005 through a generous donation from Woodforest National Bank. The Foundation is committed to making a positive impact on communities that are served by the bank and the lives of their citizens by contributing time, resources, and money to many worthy charitable organizations.
For more information about the Woodforest Charitable Foundation, please visit www.woodforestcharitablefoundation.org.
Bill Bogatay will be responsible for all new business in Texas and the contiguous states. Bill will assist in expanding WNB's North American presence by originating senior secured debt facilities for companies in the Southwest. Bill will be based in Dallas, Texas.
Bill comes to WNB with significant lending experience in both cash flow and asset based lending. He has worked for Bank of America, PNC Business Credit and GMAC, all in a senior capacity to generate deal flow where he has seen tremendous success.
"We are happy to have Bill join our growing team and expand our product offerings to the Southwest," said Tim Hanchett, Managing Director of Business Development for WNB. "We welcome Bill and look forward to sharing his high energy and expertise in devising creative leveraged finance solutions to deploy capital to middle market borrowers in the Southwest."
WNB Specialty Finance, headquartered in Southeast Michigan with a national platform, is the Asset-Based Lending and Equipment Finance division of Texas-based Woodforest National Bank®, based in The Woodlands, Texas. WNB Specialty Finance is focused on direct ABL solutions to middle market companies and strategic partnerships with other financial institutions on larger ABL and leveraged cash flow deals. The firm provides flexible financing solutions to sponsor-owned and corporate borrowers at competitive rates and terms across a wide range of industries, including automotive, consumer products, retail, distribution, manufacturing, energy, and business services. Use of proceeds can be used to fund leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, refinances, restructurings, growth, and support working capital.
About Woodforest
Celebrating 36 years of community banking service, Woodforest National Bank has successfully stood among the strongest community banks in the nation, proudly offering unsurpassed quality customer service since 1980. Woodforest currently has 743 branches in 17 states across the United States with 16 conveniently located throughout greater Charlotte. For more information about Woodforest National Bank, please visit www.woodforest.com.
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Cindi Stewart
Sr. Vice President-Public Relations Director
Woodforest National Bank 832-375-2508
The Woodlands, TX - Woodforest National Bank recently announced that Brenda Wendt, Senior Vice President, was promoted to Divisional Manager for the bank's gulf coast region. Wendt's responsibilities will encompass the sales, service quality, community impact, and financial performance for 152 Woodforest branches across a multi-state area including North Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and Florida.
Wendt joined Woodforest National Bank in 1997 as a Retail Banker at the bank's first in-store branch located in Conroe, TX, and developed her banking career over the years through various positions held at the bank. She was promoted to Branch Manager of the Conroe in-store location and was instrumental in converting it to a full-service 24-hour branch providing customers the ability to conduct business around the clock, seven days a week. Wendt furthered her career by accepting the position of Regional Manager for 17 Houston-area branches and then directed the New Branch Opening Teams as Woodforest National Bank expanded into 14 states throughout the U.S. Additionally, she provided leadership as the Director of Learning Services, Retail Quality Assurance, and Customer Advocacy and Outreach from 2009 to 2016, focusing on training and support for Woodforest National Bank employees and customers.
Julie V. Mayrant, President-Retail Division for Woodforest National Bank stated, "Brenda is a valuable member and contributor to our management team. She continues to demonstrate the leadership and character necessary to support the retail division of Woodforest and is a true benefit to the bank."
Wendt is a Montgomery County, TX, native where she resides with her husband and two children. She is an active member of the West Conroe Baptist Church and an avid volunteer for non-profit organizations in the community including Montgomery County Youth Services and the Woodforest Charitable Foundation. Brenda incorporates her passion for running and cycling with charitable fundraising events benefiting multiple sclerosis and area breast cancer charities.
About Woodforest
Celebrating 36 years of community banking service, Woodforest National Bank has successfully stood among the strongest community banks in the nation, proudly offering unsurpassed quality customer service since 1980. Woodforest currently has 743 branches in 17 states across the United States with 16 conveniently located throughout greater Charlotte. For more information about Woodforest National Bank, please visit www.woodforest.com.
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Cindi Stewart
Sr. Vice President-Public Relations Director
Woodforest National Bank 832-375-2508
The Woodlands, TX - Bill brings an extensive history and professional commitment to Woodforest with over 26 years in the banking industry and former Regional President for SunTrust in Charlotte. In his role at Woodforest Bill will be building and leading a full Commercial Banking team to serve middle market and business banking clients.
Derrick Ragland, President of Commercial Banking for Woodforest commented, "We are pleased to have Bill on board as a key addition to the Woodforest team. With his many years of commercial banking experience Bill will play an integral part in the bank's growth strategy for Charlotte and the surrounding area."
Julie V. Mayrant, President of Retail Banking for Woodforest added, "Bill's commitment to the Charlotte community is aligned with Woodforest's passion for serving and giving back in our local communities. We are excited to have Bill join our team of bankers in North Carolina and look forward to the partnership."
Bill is a North Carolina native and graduate of the University of Alabama. As a community leader he has formally served as a board member for the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce, March of Dimes, Charlotte Regional Partnership and Central Piedmont Community College Foundation.
About Woodforest
Celebrating 36 years of community banking service, Woodforest National Bank has successfully stood among the strongest community banks in the nation, proudly offering unsurpassed quality customer service since 1980. Woodforest currently has 743 branches in 17 states across the United States with 16 conveniently located throughout greater Charlotte. For more information about Woodforest National Bank, please visit www.woodforest.com.
Media Contact
Cindi Stewart
Sr. Vice President-Public Relations Director
Woodforest National Bank 832-375-2508
Thanks to $1 Million in Donations From Woodforest National Bank and Anadarko Petroleum
Montgomery County, Texas
Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County announces the construction of its new ReStore building, thanks to $1 million in donations from Woodforest National Bank and Anadarko Petroleum Corporation.
ReStore is a non-profit home improvement donation center and resale store that sells new and gently-used furniture, home accessories, building materials, appliances and more to the public at a fraction of the retail price. The ReStore concept reduces sub-standard housing, helps improve living conditions, and is environmentally friendly by re-purposing items for reuse and recycling. Proceeds from the sale of donated items are used by Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County towards its mission of building homes, community, and hope.
Previously located in Conroe at 1501 S. 7th Street, adjacent to the Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County administrative offices and near the Habitat Cedar Creek neighborhood, the new ReStore is located on four acres at 9407 S.H. 242 in Conroe, approximately one and a half miles east from I-45 near The Woodlands. Built by SLI Architects Group, Inc., the newly-constructed resale shop features 20,000 square feet of air-conditioned and heated space, which is a significant expansion from the original 5,000 square-foot building. The new site has expanded outdoor and indoor storage and retail floor space, as well as 81 paved parking spaces and two covered dedicated drop off spots for donations. A community-wide grand opening is planned for early 2016.
"This is such an exciting time for us especially as we mark the tenth anniversary of our ReStore with the construction of this new building," said Barbara Smith, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County. "Most other ReStores across the country have relocated to a previous retail or grocery store space, so we are fortunate to have the opportunity to build and own a brand new facility in a prime location. We are extremely thankful for Anadarko Petroleum Corporation and Woodforest National Bank, which each donated $500,000 to help make this project a reality. The expanded ReStore will provide even greater sustainable funding to support the important work that Habitat volunteers do in this community. We are privileged and honored to have received large lead donations from these two philanthropic-minded organizations."
Within Montgomery County, many families are living in dangerous, unhealthy housing, and are struggling every day just to get by. People are often surprised to learn that many of these individuals and families work full time, but still cannot afford minimally decent housing because their income is too low for them to qualify for government assistance in housing loans.
Through Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County, which is a faith-based nonprofit ministry, they are offered hope for a better future through a self-help solution. In an effort to facilitate decent, affordable homes in partnership with those in need, Habitat for Humanity provides permanent housing solutions to very low-income working families, helping them to become homeowners and break the cycle of poverty.
Larry Abston, Vice President of Corporate Audit for Anadarko Petroleum Company and Board President of Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County, said, "We are proud to support the important work that Habitat for Humanity does right here in Montgomery County for so many hard-working, deserving families. We believe the new ReStore will be a tremendous benefit to our community and the advancement of Habitat's mission."
Cathy Nash, President and CEO of Woodforest National Bank, said, "We are delighted to have the opportunity to continue our support of Habitat for Humanity to help fund their dedication to providing decent, affordable homes for those in need. ReStore is a major income source for Habitat, and this new building upgrade will certainly help fuel its future success."
Jay Dreibelbis, President and COO of Woodforest National Bank added, "Habitat for Humanity provides a plan and the means for those families who possess the values, desire and motivation necessary for success but lack the financial means required to obtain a loan or mortgage. This organization is truly making a difference in the lives of others."
The new and improved ReStore location will be ready to begin serving our community in early January. Please continue to contact the ReStore at 936-441-5888 to schedule a pick-up of large items such as furniture or appliances. The following are examples of items accepted for donation and featured for sale. For a more comprehensive list, please visit www.HabitatMCTX.org.
For more information about Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County or the ReStore Capital Campaign call 936-441-4663. To schedule a pick-up for your ReStore donation call 936-441-5888. Please visit the website at www.HabitatMCTX.org and also click "Like" on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HabitatMCTX.
Reviewing the renderings of Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County's new ReStore building are (from left) Jay Dreibelbis, President and COO of Woodforest National Bank; Cathy Nash, President and CEO of Woodforest National Bank; Larry Abston, Vice President of Corporate Audit for Anadarko Petroleum Company and Habitat Board President; Patricia Brown, Sr. Vice President of Woodforest National Bank and Habitat Board Vice-President.
Reviewing the construction blueprints of Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County's new ReStore building are (from left) Jay Dreibelbis, President and COO of Woodforest National Bank; Cathy Nash, President and CEO of Woodforest National Bank; Patricia Brown, Sr. Vice President of Woodforest National Bank and Habitat Board Vice-President; Larry Abston, Vice President of Corporate Audit for Anadarko Petroleum Company and Habitat Board President.
Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County's architectural ReStore rendering.
Just imagine you are standing in front of Mark Cuban, Barbara Corcoran, Robert Harjavec and Lori Griener on the set of the TV hit series "Shark Tank" pitching your business in 30 seconds or less and maintaining your cool. Now imagine you are one of eight non-profits pitching your business in front of a group of engaged bankers, community leaders and informed citizens. Hopefully the latter is a little less stressful. This spring, Woodforest National Bank presented two nonprofit organizations with grants of $10,000 each to aid with specific goals and organizational needs following a "Shark Tank"-style competition. I was fortunate enough to attend one of the grant competitions in Raleigh and spoke with Matthew Clatworthy, vice president of Woodforest National Bank. Just imagine you are standing in front of Mark Cuban, Barbara Corcoran, Robert Harjavec and Lori Griener on the set of the TV hit series "Shark Tank" pitching your business in 30 seconds or less and maintaining your cool. Now imagine you are one of eight non-profits pitching your business in front of a group of engaged bankers, community leaders and informed citizens. Hopefully the latter is a little less stressful. This spring, Woodforest National Bank presented two nonprofit organizations with grants of $10,000 each to aid with specific goals and organizational needs following a "Shark Tank"-style competition. I was fortunate enough to attend one of the grant competitions in Raleigh and spoke with Matthew Clatworthy, vice president of Woodforest National Bank.
Source: Kathleen Donnelly, Carolina Banker
Cincinnati, Ohio (May 19, 2015) – Cincinnati Development Fund (CDF) today announced a new partnership that will provide access to $500,000 in loan capital for community revitalization projects in Greater Cincinnati.
For Woodforest National Bank, a $3.7 billion-asset financial institution based in The Woodlands, Texas, the move represents its first investment in the revitalization of Greater Cincinnati's low-income neighborhoods. Woodforest entered the Greater Cincinnati market in 2006 and now operates 10 branches in local Walmart stores.
"Woodforest National Bank is committed to being a good corporate citizen in the communities we serve through community lending, investments and volunteer service hours in each of our 17 states," said Boyd Nelson, Woodforest National Bank's Executive Vice President and Director of Community Development. "Through our new relationship with CDF, we will be able to support vital community development projects that align with our mission and meet the needs of Greater Cincinnati communities."
"We are very excited to welcome Woodforest National Bank into the CDF family," said Jeanne Golliher, President and CEO of Cincinnati Development Fund. "So many great things are happening in our community today, and this additional loan capital from Woodforest National Bank will enable CDF to support many more worthwhile projects in the urban core."
About Cincinnati Development Fund
Cincinnati Development Fund (CDF) has been serving Greater Cincinnati for more than 25 years as a community development financial institution, helping to revitalize urban neighborhoods. CDF has financed projects in excess of $295 million, resulting in the creation of more than 5,000 units of housing. Today, CDF operates multiple loan funds for real estate development and nonprofit facilities and equipment financing. To learn more about CDF, visit www.cincinnatidevelopmentfund.org.
About Woodforest National Bank
Woodforest National Bank is a privately owned financial institution based in The Woodlands, Texas. It has successfully stood among the strongest community banks in the nation, proudly offering unsurpassed quality customer service since 1980. Woodforest National Bank offers both consumer and business products and services at more than 749 branches in 17 states across the United States. For more information, visit www.woodforest.com.
Source: Cincinnati Development Fund
Robert E. Marling, Jr., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Woodforest Financial Group, Inc., announced the Board of Directors of Woodforest National Bank has named Cathleen (Cathy) Nash as the bank's President and Chief Executive Officer.
The Woodlands, Texas (April, 2015) Robert E. Marling, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Woodforest Financial Group, Inc., is pleased to announce the Board of Directors of Woodforest National Bank has named Cathleen (Cathy) Nash as the bank's President and Chief Executive Officer, effective April 16, 2015.
"Cathy's leadership abilities and strategic vision will be a great addition to our company as we continue to cultivate the needs of our customers in each of the communities we serve," said Marling. "In my role as chairman of the bank's board and CEO of the holding company, I look forward to supporting Cathy as the new president and CEO of our bank."
Nash brings 30 years of banking experience to Woodforest with a strong and successful background in retail and commercial banking, having most recently served as President and CEO of Citizens Republic Bancorp based in Michigan. Nash is an active voice in the banking industry, and formerly served on the board of directors for the Consumer Bankers Association and as a member of ABA's American Bankers Council. She and her husband, Macauley, reside in The Woodlands, Texas.
Nash states, "I'm excited to join this great group of bankers and look forward to continuing the bank's legacy of success and community involvement."
For more information about Woodforest National Bank, please call 832-375-2000 or visit the bank's web site at www.woodforest.com .
Source: Woodforest National Bank
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Students become historians with the ALPLM Classroom Connections Program, which offers structured research opportunities using primary documents from the Library collections. The program includes a self-guided tour of the Presidential Museum.
ALPLM Education Division staff will lead these hands-on sessions in the Library classroom using reproduction documents and artifacts from the ALPLM collection.
Teachers may choose one of the following sessions:
What was it like to grow up in the 19th century? Find out in this exploration of school, work and play. Daily chores, blab schools, games and entertainment will be just some of the topics covered through primary documents from the ALPLM collections. Grade Level 4-6
In this hands-on experience, students will research events that shaped Illinois history (such as the Cherry Mine disaster of 1908, or the Lincoln-Douglas Debates of 1858, race riots in 1908 and 1917) or pick an historic event or person and compare coverage in small, middle-sized or large cities in Illinois or even in their hometown newspaper. Grade Level 5-12
Neither underground nor a railroad, the Underground Railroad was a network to freedom for slaves. Students will be introduced to the origin of the Railroad, its routes, and stories of some of those who were passengers, conductors, or station masters on this freedom train. Students will also learn how historians and researchers determined if reported Railroad activity actually existed in various communities. Grade Level 4-12
Learn about the life of a Civil War soldier while getting up close and personal with reproduction artifacts. Students will analyze reproduction artifacts including objects, primary documents, images and more. Grade Level 4-6
Working in small groups, students will examine and evaluate photographs, letters and diary entries of Civil War soldiers. Grade Level 6-12
Learn about how women of the Civil War served as soldiers, nurses, spies, and those who kept the home fires burning for both the Union and Confederacy. Using photographs, letters and diaries, students will examine the many roles women played in the Civil War and their impact on both sides. Grade Level 4-6
Exhibit Impressions will begin with a 15 minute orientation and "assignment" given by ALPM staff in the library classroom. Student groups will tour the Museum with an Impression Web worksheet where they will explore one pre-selected Museum exhibit in depth. They will evaluate how story concepts, characters, emotion, lighting, and sound are combined to form dynamic and moving exhibit presentations. Students will then reconvene in the classroom to discuss and compare their evaluations. Grade Level 6-12
Please see the Plan Your School Visit section of our website to make the most of your visit to the ALPLM. School groups visiting the Museum as part of the Classroom Connection Program will be held to the same rules and regulations as regular school tours, including our chaperone policy of 1 chaperone per 10 students. Additional chaperones will be required to purchase a ticket on the day or the tour.
It is strongly suggested that teachers make a pre-visit to the Library/Museum prior to bringing students for a Classroom Connections session and Museum tour. Download the free Educator Pass.
Lunch is not provided as part of the Classroom Connection Program. Classes may bring a sack lunch or box lunches may be ordered directly from SUBWAY® by calling 217/523-2247. The cost of a box lunch ranges from $6.25 to $7.25. There are also numerous restaurants in the downtown area and picnic facilities available at Union Square Park directly across from the Museum.
Available Session Dates: (Any of the programs above may be conducted on the dates given below.)
Winter/Spring 2013January 9 and January 23February 13 and February 27March 13 and March 27April 10 and April 24May 8 and May 22
Advanced Registration Required: Registration for each date will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. Space is limited to one class or a combined class of no more than 35 students.
Contact Carol Manning at firstname.lastname@example.com or 217/558-8929 to register. There is no charge for the Classroom Connection Program or accompanying Museum tour. However, a refundable deposit of $50.00 is required to hold a program date. This deposit will be returned on the day of program. Please make checks payable to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation and send to Carol Manning at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, 212 North Sixth Street, Springfield, IL 62701. Do not send cash.
For more information contact Carol Manning at firstname.lastname@example.com or 217/558-8929.


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Kathleen M McCarty
Affiliation: Yale University
Country: USA
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- PAH-DNA adducts, cigarette smoking, GST polymorphisms, and breast cancer riskKathleen M McCarty
Department of Epidemiology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
Environ Health Perspect 117:552-8. 2009..Few breast cancer studies have investigated the joint effects of multiple GSTs and a PAH biomarker...
- Arsenic methylation, GSTT1, GSTM1, GSTP1 polymorphisms, and skin lesionsKathleen M McCarty
Yale University School of Medicine, Epidemiology and Public Health, Division of Environmental Health Sciences, New Haven, Connecticut 06520, USA
Environ Health Perspect 115:341-5. 2007..We investigated whether primary and secondary arsenic methylation ratios were associated with skin lesions and whether GSTT1, GSTP1, and GSTM1 polymorphisms modify these relationships...
- Polymorphisms in XPD (Asp312Asn and Lys751Gln) genes, sunburn and arsenic-related skin lesionsKathleen M McCarty
Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, Division of Environmental Health Sciences, Yale University School of Medicine, Epidemiology and Public Health, New Haven, CT, 06520 USA
Carcinogenesis 28:1697-702. 2007....
- A case-control study of GST polymorphisms and arsenic related skin lesionsKathleen M McCarty
Yale University School of Medicine, Epidemiology and Public Health, Division of Environmental Health Sciences, New Haven, CT, USA
Environ Health 6:5. 2007..Individual factors in arsenic biotransformation may influence disease susceptibility. GST activity is involved in the metabolism of endogenous and exogenous compounds, including catalyzing the formation of arsenic-GSH conjugates...
- A pilot study: the importance of inter-individual differences in inorganic arsenic metabolism for birth weight outcomeElyssa R Gelmann
Yale School of Public Health, Division of Environmental Health Sciences, Yale University, 60 College Street, P O Box 208034, New Haven, CT 06520 8034, USA Electronic address
Environ Toxicol Pharmacol 36:1266-75. 2013..019). Metabolic partitioning of iAs toward excretion may impair fetal growth. Prospective studies on iAs excretion before and during pregnancy may provide a biomarker for poor fetal growth risk...
- Indoor air pollution exposure from use of indoor stoves and fireplaces in association with breast cancer: a case-control studyAlexandra J White
Department of Epidemiology, University of North Carolina, CB 7435, McGavran Greenberg Hall, Chapel Hill, NC 27599 7435, USA
Environ Health 13:108. 2014..We also hypothesized that the association would vary by breast cancer subtype defined by p53 mutation status, and interact with glutathione S-transferases GSTM1, T1, A1 and P1 polymorphisms...
- Blood pressure hyperreactivity: an early cardiovascular risk in normotensive men exposed to low-to-moderate inorganic arsenic in drinking waterJulie Kunrath
Yale School of Public Health, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
J Hypertens 31:361-9. 2013..However, early signs of risk for developing hypertension remain unclear in people exposed to chronic low-to-moderate inorganic arsenic...
- Relationship between use of water from community-scale water treatment refill kiosks and childhood diarrhea in JakartaLaura C Sima
Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Yale University, New Haven, CT 06520, USA
Am J Trop Med Hyg 87:979-84. 2012..Purchasing water from low-cost water kiosks is associated with a reduction in diarrhea risk similar to that found for bottled water...
- Arsenic geochemistry and human health in South East AsiaKathleen M McCarty
Division of Environmental Health Science, Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
Rev Environ Health 26:71-8. 2011..Multi-disciplinary efforts are needed to study diet, infectious disease, genetics, and cultural practices unique to each region to better understand human health risk and to design public health interventions...
- The impact of diet and betel nut use on skin lesions associated with drinking-water arsenic in Pabna, BangladeshKathleen M McCarty
Department of Environmental Health, Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, USA
Environ Health Perspect 114:334-40. 2006..The results of this study do not provide clear support for a protective effect of vegetable and overall protein consumption against the development of skin lesions, but a modest benefit cannot be excluded...
- Antimony: an unlikely confounder in the relationship between well water arsenic and health outcomes in BangladeshKathleen M McCarty
Department of Environmental Health, Harvard School of Public Health, 665 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115, USA
Environ Health Perspect 112:809-11. 2004....


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Hi i got pregnant 1 week after finishing my 6 months of oractane 20mg. Will i be giving birth to a deformed baby? I am worried.
Got Pregnant 1 week After Taking Oractane. Will my Baby Be Deformed?
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It is not ideal to get pregnant within one month of finishing Accutane, according to the FDA guidelines. However, you should be fine. I would not worry, and I believe your baby will be healthy. Do not take any more Accutane though!
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NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- This week, a month after I wrote "Play With Zynga Games, Not Zynga Stock" shares in Zynga ( ZNGA) soared after news the online game company had successfully recruited Don Mattrick as its new CEO. After trading in the mid $2.80s, shares are once again above $3, closing Tuesday at $3.27.But how long will this last? Active trading is generally bad for investors, but Zynga isn't an average stock. Wall Street views most stocks under $5 as bankruptcy candidates -- and with good reason. The street is littered with the corpses of portfolios that attempted to buy "value" under $5. I suggest that investors use this week's price spike to take some money off the table. It's not that I think Mattrick isn't an effective leader or that he can't turn the company around. Mattrick led Microsoft's ( MSFT) highly successful Xbox division. Clearly he's an outstanding choice and Zynga's shareholders are lucky that he agreed to give up his summer and start almost immediately. The problem shareholders face is bigger than one man. Mattrick needs time to assess leadership and/or install new C-suite members. Finding a way to shift Zynga's foundation from sand to bedrock will also take time. Zynga is connected at the purse to Facebook ( FB), and enjoys slightly greater negotiating leverage than our three-year old son has with my wife. Investors with even an elementary understanding of game theory can comprehend Facebook's ability to put Zynga in checkmate within at most two moves whenever it wants. Changes in command are nothing new, and we don't have to guess what the likely outcome is. Fortunately, we have a similar example as a road map: BlackBerry ( BBRY) changed chiefs in January 2012, and it turned out that Thorsten Heins was another A-list CEO who took the helm of a tech company circling the drain. I have many, but please read my last BlackBerry article titled "BlackBerry Hits Iceberg in June." News of Heins' taking control moved shares higher at first, but gravity is a bitch and restraining a waterfall is an arduous task for one person. The specific underlying problems of both companies are worlds apart, but the fundamental issues are the same.
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