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OnCentive Appoints Andrew Ryan as Chief Technology Officer

Birmingham's Fastest-Growing Financial Tech Startup Adds to Growing Leadership Team

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - August 3, 2022 - (Newswire.com)

OnCentive, the nation's leading profitability and compliance consulting firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Ryan as Chief Technology Officer. Ryan joins OnCentive's Senior Leadership Team, reporting directly to OnCentive's Chief Executive Officer, Shannon Scott. 

Ryan brings a wealth of experience assisting Fortune 500 companies, obtaining market leadership through emerging technologies, data-driven insights, creating high-impact business processes, and performing digital transformations.

"We are thrilled Andrew is joining OnCentive at such a pivotal phase of our growth story," said Shannon Scott, CEO of OnCentive. "Under his leadership, OnCentive will accelerate its development of industry-leading profitability and compliance tools and solidify our position as the nation's leading HR technology firm."

At OnCentive, Ryan is responsible for setting the long-term strategic technology direction, overseeing the company's growing development team, and spearheading new product development. The growing Birmingham consulting firm recently launched a state-of-the-art Profitability Platform and acquired the leading Affordable Care Act compliance software, SyncStream Solutions, in February. 

"I believe my extensive experience throughout the software development life cycle as an Architect, Engineer, Product Manager, Services and Customer Success Executive, and many other roles gives me a unique perspective to support and grow our products and organization," said Andrew Ryan, OnCentive Chief Technology Officer. "I am excited to lead our development teams and build bleeding-edge technologies to help our clients maximize compliance and profitability."

About OnCentive 

OnCentive is the nation's leading profitability and compliance consulting firm. Leveraging their leadership's 100 years of combined credit expertise and their state-of-the-art custom technology, OnCentive helps businesses maximize government incentives and tax credits. OnCentive has helped their clients capture over $2 billion in government incentives & recovery programs, like the Covid-19 Employee Retention Credits, as well as other federal and state incentive credits like the Work Opportunity Tax Credit, Research and Development Tax Credit, Disaster Employee Retention Credit, and many others.  

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Gerard Sclafani’s new book ‘Don’t Overthink It: Lose Fear, Overcome Yourself, and Reach Your Full Potential’ is a helpful guide to overcoming the fear...

Recent release "Don't Overthink It: Lose Fear, Overcome Yourself, and Reach Your Full Potential" from Newman Springs Publishing author Gerard Sclafani is a compelling look at different ways to combat the fear that comes along with everyday life.

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Gerard Sclafani, a former miliary man and current CPA, has completed his new book "Don't Overthink It: Lose Fear, Overcome Yourself, and Reach Your Full Potential": an uplifting deep look into what drives fear and how to overcome it. 

Sclafani writes, "I believe, at our core, we are all philosophers. We all know the answers, but instead choose to allow our ego to guide us and divert us from our true purpose: to be happy and make the world a better place. Take a journey and explore this premise. I use common sense, humor, and true stories to uplift and inspire readers toward the truth: that we must lose the fear, control our fate, and live a more meaningful life. We are all capable of transcending our lot in life and fulfilling our purpose. We are all philosophers."

Published by Newman Springs Publishing, Gerard Sclafani's encouraging work reassures readers that there is a way to make life more meaningful. By the end of this book, readers will understand that unlearning fear is the way to fulfill life's true purpose, which is to be happy. Sclafani hopes that his writing can help readers get there.

"Don't Overthink It: Lose Fear, Overcome Yourself, and Reach Your Full Potential" serves as a guide for readers to transcend the unhappiness of life and move forward in a healthier manner. Sclafani's book is full of enlightening information that encourages readers to seek answers to life's mysteries. By taking a more philosophical approach in this book, Sclafani lays out the answers but leaves the hard work up to readers.

Readers who wish to experience this inspiring work can purchase "Don't Overthink It: Lose Fear, Overcome Yourself, and Reach Your Full Potential" at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iBooks Store, Amazon, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or media inquiries, contact Newman Springs Publishing at 732-243- 8512.

About Newman Springs Publishing:

Newman Springs Publishing is a full-service publishing house for serious authors. Each title produced by Newman Springs Publishing undergoes every step of the professional publishing process, including editing, layout, cover design, circulation, distribution, and publicity. All titles are made available in both eBook and print formats. Newman Springs Publishing distributes to tens of thousands of retail outlets throughout North America and internationally. All manuscripts in any genre are welcome to be submitted for review; If the manuscript meets the necessary criteria and is accepted for publication, Newman Springs Publishing will work closely with the author to bring the book to the retail market for a relatively inexpensive initial investment.




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Author Jeanna Tuell’s new book ‘Mugsy’s Tracks’ is a charming tale of a beloved neighborhood dog who suddenly goes missing and the ensuing search...

Recent release "Mugsy's Tracks" from Newman Springs Publishing author Jeanna Tuell follows the escapades of Mugsy, a warm-hearted dog that makes friends with everyone in his neighborhood. One fateful day Mugsy disappears, and the entire community springs into action to locate their beloved companion.

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Jeanna Tuell, who has spent over thirty years as an educator, has completed her new book "Mugsy's Tracks": an adorable tale of an adventurous and affable dog that charms the local community and manages to make friends with everyone he meets.

"Mugsy the dog lives in a neighborhood where everyone loves him," writes Tuell. "He takes his daily strolls through the neighborhood and devours the little treats each neighbor shares with him as he visits door to door. After a long day of visiting, he always returns home to his family to snuggle in his warm house for the night. One night, Mugsy doesn't return home, and the whole neighborhood is alarmed, upset, and determined to bring Mugsy home safely."

Published by Newman Springs Publishing, Jeanna Tuell's colorful and inspiring tale highlights the importance of working together to help a friend in need. Accompanied by beautiful artwork, "Mugsy's Tracks" is sure to delight readers of all ages as they follow along on the search for the beloved missing canine.

Readers who wish to experience this engaging work can purchase "Mugsy's Tracks" at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iBooks Store, Amazon, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or media inquiries, contact Newman Springs Publishing at 732-243-8512.

About Newman Springs Publishing: 

Newman Springs Publishing is a full-service publishing house for serious authors. Each title produced by Newman Springs Publishing undergoes every step of the professional publishing process, including editing, layout, cover design, circulation, distribution, and publicity. All titles are made available in both eBook and print formats. Newman Springs Publishing distributes to tens of thousands of retail outlets throughout North America and internationally. All manuscripts in any genre are welcome to be submitted for review; If the manuscript meets the necessary criteria and is accepted for publication, Newman Springs Publishing will work closely with the author to bring the book to the retail market for a relatively inexpensive initial investment.




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Harris Poll Thought Leadership Practice Releases New Research Showing Executives Value Thought Leadership at $2.7 Million Annually

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Author William Bisbing’s new book ‘The Snake’ is a chilling tale that explores the ever-existent nature of evil and narcissism in the world

Recent release "The Snake" from Newman Springs Publishing author William Bisbing is a fast-paced tale detailing the life of an evil woman named Eve. It peels back the layers of manipulation and deceit that allows an individual to become a monster.

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William Bisbing has completed his new book "The Snake": a gripping and potent narrative that reveals the true horror of a bad seed.

"Eve was now fourteen, and Joey an active four-year-old. Joey was getting far too much attention from James, Eve thought. Their dad spent time throwing the ball to him and praising him every time he caught it. Joey was growing to be big and strong for his size and age. He was such a cute little boy. It went on and on. Eve was sick of hearing how good Joey was, with them even comparing him to how she had been in her childhood years. She didn't like the way her parents talked to her one way as a girl and to Joey in another. James would say 'That's my boy' when speaking of Joey. Eve decided this had to stop," writes author William Bisbing.

Published by Newman Springs Publishing, William Bisbing's spell-binding tale describes the life of an extremely problematic girl named Eve. 

Meet the snake—a woman who has no moral compass and is a danger to everyone who crosses her path. She is the type of person that craves power over others. Eve wants everything handed over to her. She makes a show of deception and will get anything she wants, if given a chance. It is a disturbing story of how a nefarious woman can destroy everything in her path. "The Snake" keeps readers on the edge of their seat, as they try to figure out why this character is so rotten. 

Readers who wish to experience this chilling work can purchase "The Snake" at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iBooks Store, Amazon, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or media inquiries, contact Newman Springs Publishing at 732-243-8512.

About Newman Springs Publishing: 

Newman Springs Publishing is a full-service publishing house for serious authors. Each title produced by Newman Springs Publishing undergoes every step of the professional publishing process, including editing, layout, cover design, circulation, distribution, and publicity. All titles are made available in both eBook and print formats. Newman Springs Publishing distributes to tens of thousands of retail outlets throughout North America and internationally. All manuscripts in any genre are welcome to be submitted for review; If the manuscript meets the necessary criteria and is accepted for publication, Newman Springs Publishing will work closely with the author to bring the book to the retail market for a relatively inexpensive initial investment.




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Austin Film Festival to Honor Dede Gardner With the Polly Platt Award for Producing and Stephen Merchant With Outstanding TV Writer Award at Festival

Gardner will also participate in a special screening of Oscar-nominated Sarah Polley's 'Women Talking' based on the best-selling novel by Miriam Toews.

Austin Film Festival to Honor Dede Gardner With the Polly Platt Award for Producing and Stephen Merchant With Outstanding TV Writer Award at Festival
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AUSTIN, Texas - August 2, 2022 - (Newswire.com)

Austin Film Festival & Writers Conference (AFF), the premier festival that champions the writers' contributions to film, television, and new media, announced today two distinguished awardees to be honored at this year's festival from Oct. 27 - Nov. 3. Academy Award-winning producer Dede Gardner will receive AFF's Polly Platt Award for Producing, and Emmy, BAFTA and Golden Globe winner Stephen Merchant will receive AFF's Outstanding Television Writer Award.

Gardner is an Academy Award-winning producer and co-president of the production company Plan B Entertainment. Throughout her career, she has produced both Academy Award- and Golden Globe-nominated and winning films, including Lee Isaac Chung's Minari, Barry Jenkins' If Beale Street Could Talk and Moonlight, Adam McKay's The Big Short and Vice, Ava DuVernay's Selma, Steve McQueen's 12 Years a Slave and Terrence Malick's Palme d'Or winner The Tree of Life. Gardner's recent features include Gaz Alazraki's Father of the Bride and Miranda July's Kajillionaire, as well as the forthcoming features Blonde, She Said, Women Talking and Landscape With Invisible Hand. Her recent television releases include the HBO/Sky limited series "The Third Day," created by Dennis Kelly, the Amazon Prime series "The Underground Railroad," created by Barry Jenkins and "Outer Range" created by Brian Watkins.

In addition to accepting the Polly Platt Award for Producing during this year's Writers Conference, Gardner will participate in a special screening of Women Talking. The new film by Oscar-nominated writer and director Sarah Polley. Based on the best-selling novel by Miriam Toews, Women Talking follows a group of women in an isolated religious colony as they struggle to reconcile their faith with a series of sexual assaults committed by the colony's men.

Polley will also attend the Festival to present Gardner's award and participate in a post-screening discussion.

Stephen Merchant is an Emmy, BAFTA and Golden Globe-winning actor, comedian, writer, director and producer and one of the most versatile talents in TV and film. He first shot to prominence as co-creator (alongside Ricky Gervais) of BBC's "The Office" and "Extras," both of which were critically acclaimed, earning multiple comedy series awards, including three BAFTA Awards, two British Comedy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Peabody Award. Merchant also served as an executive producer on the long-running U.S. adaptation of "The Office," which received five Primetime Emmy Awards and 42 nominations during its run on NBC. Merchant also received a British Comedy Award for "Best TV Comedy Actor" for his role in "Extras," which he also co-created and executive produced alongside Gervais. In 2004, they won the "Writers' Guild of Great Britain Award" for the series. In 2013, he served as a star, co-creator, co-writer and director of HBO's "Hello Ladies," a sitcom based on his live stand-up show of the same name. The series ended with a feature-length HBO special and received two nominations at the 67th Primetime Emmy Awards.

Merchant currently serves as creator, executive producer, writer, director and star of BBC/Amazon's "The Outlaws," which premieres its second season on Aug. 5. He co-created the series with Elgin James, which follows a group of misfit lawbreakers in a community service group.

Gardner and Merchant will be recognized at the 2022 Awards Luncheon on Saturday, Oct. 29, and will participate in Festival and Conference programming. Additional panelists confirmed to speak at the Writers Conference, held the first four days of the Festival, Oct. 27-30, include Max Borenstein ("Winning Time"), Nkechi Okoro Carroll ("All American"), Edward Neumeier (RoboCop), Vanessa Taylor (The Shape of Water), and many more.

Badges and passes are available for purchase online at www.austinfilmfestival.com or by phone at 1-800-310-FEST. For media credentials, please contact Travis Broughton at marketing@austinfilmfestival.com. All attendees and events are based on permitting schedules and are subject to change and/or cancelation without notice.

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About Austin Film Festival

Austin Film Festival (AFF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to furthering the art, craft and business of writers and filmmakers and recognizing their contributions to film, television, and new media. AFF champions the work of aspiring and established writers and filmmakers by providing unique cultural events and services, enhancing public awareness and participation, and encouraging dynamic and long-lasting community partnerships. AFF is supported in part by the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department and the Texas Commission on the Arts. 

About Polly Platt Award for Producing

Introduced in 2019, the Polly Platt Award is given to producers with a keen sense of story and who have a history of fostering new talent. Named after the legendary Polly Platt, who was instrumental in the early years of the Austin Film Festival and was an ardent champion of writers. Past award recipients include Stephanie Allain (2021) and Sarah Green (2019).

About Outstanding Television Writer Award

Introduced in 2000, the Outstanding Television Writer Award highlights the artistic achievements and contributions of television creators and their importance in shaping the landscape of serialized storytelling. Past award recipients include David Chase (2000), Marta Kauffman (2016), Norman Lear (2015), and Keenen Ivory Wayans (2017).

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