CODAC Behavioral Healthcare Appoints Susan Figueiredo as Chief Operating Officer

by John Houle | Dec 6, 2021 | Press Releases, Public Relations

Cranston, RI (November 30, 2021) – CODAC Behavioral Healthcare announces the appointment of Susan Figueiredo, LMHC, LADC, as Chief Operating Officer effective Monday, November 4, 2021. In her new role, Figueiredo will oversee clinical operations, logistics,...

YMCA Program Director Receives PBS Award

by John Houle | Dec 6, 2021 | Press Releases, Public Relations

PAWTUCKET, RI (December 2, 2021) – The YMCA of Pawtucket’s CJ Meehan has been selected out of a national pool of candidates to be one of just 11 Early Learning Champions by PBS.   According to PBS, the awards, which were established in 2018, “recognize and...

RIMBA Announces Scholarship Winners

by John Houle | Oct 25, 2021 | Press Releases, Public Relations

WARWICK, RI (October 20, 2021) – The Rhode Island Mortgage Bankers Association is pleased to announce the winners of its annual Future of Rhode Island Scholarship Award. The winners are: Brooklyn Cristina Poirier, attending the University of Rochester; William Jacob...

YMCA Hires Mark Casson as new Chief Operating Officer

by John Houle | Oct 25, 2021 | Press Releases, Public Relations

PAWTUCKET – The YMCA of Pawtucket has selected Mark Casson to be its new Chief Operating Officer. Casson previously served as the COO for the Greater Valley YMCA in Allentown, Pennsylvania, from 2017 to 2020. While there, he led operations for a $11 million budget and...

Bruce Messier named fourth president of Butler & Messier Insurance, continuing his family’s legacy

by John Houle | Oct 25, 2021 | Press Releases, Public Relations

PAWTUCKET, RI – Bruce Messier has become the fourth president of Butler & Messier Insurance, succeeding his father, Roger Messier. Butler & Messier has proudly served the insurance needs of Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts since 1903, and...

Ned Blais Recognized for 20 Years of Dedicated Leadership and Professional Development

by John Houle | Oct 25, 2021 | Press Releases, Public Relations

Lincoln, RI – August 30, 2021 – Edward “Ned” Blais, President of Blais Insurance, was recently recognized for professional leadership and advanced knowledge by the Society of Certified Insurance Counselors. Blais was awarded a certificate of achievement after...