The Marketing Alliance Appoints Rachel Wender to Board of Directors
The Marketing Alliance (OTC: MAAL) has appointed Rachel Wender to its Board of Directors, effective immediately, filling the seat previously held by Edward R. Murray. Wender, currently a Managing Director at TAG Financial Institutions Group, brings extensive experience in financial services and marketing industries.
Wender joined TAG Financial in January 2022 with 13 years of experience in life insurance and related products. Previously, as Executive Vice President of Business Development at Ash Brokerage, she led merger and acquisition activities and strategic financial planning. She holds several professional certifications, including Series 79, CM&AA, and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.
Board Chairman John P. Dewald Jr. emphasized that Wender's expertise in financial strategy and industry growth will help enhance TMA's market presence and create long-term value for agencies and shareholders.
L'Alliance Marketing (OTC: MAAL) ha nominato Rachel Wender nel suo Consiglio di Amministrazione, con effetto immediato, subentrando al posto precedentemente occupato da Edward R. Murray. Wender, attualmente Managing Director presso TAG Financial Institutions Group, porta con sé una vasta esperienza nei servizi finanziari e nelle industrie del marketing.
Wender è entrata nel TAG Financial a gennaio 2022, con 13 anni di esperienza nel settore delle assicurazioni sulla vita e prodotti correlati. In precedenza, come Vicepresidente Esecutivo dello Sviluppo Aziendale presso Ash Brokerage, ha guidato attività di fusioni e acquisizioni e pianificazione finanziaria strategica. Possiede diverse certificazioni professionali, tra cui Series 79, CM&AA e Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.
Il Chairman del Consiglio John P. Dewald Jr. ha sottolineato che l'expertise di Wender nella strategia finanziaria e nella crescita del settore contribuirà a migliorare la presenza di TMA sul mercato e a creare valore a lungo termine per le agenzie e gli azionisti.
La Alianza de Marketing (OTC: MAAL) ha nombrado a Rachel Wender en su Junta Directiva, con efecto inmediato, ocupando el lugar previamente ocupado por Edward R. Murray. Wender, actualmente Directora General en TAG Financial Institutions Group, aporta una amplia experiencia en servicios financieros e industrias de marketing.
Wender se unió a TAG Financial en enero de 2022 con 13 años de experiencia en seguros de vida y productos relacionados. Anteriormente, como Vicepresidenta Ejecutiva de Desarrollo Comercial en Ash Brokerage, lideró actividades de fusiones y adquisiciones y planificación financiera estratégica. Posee varias certificaciones profesionales, incluidas Series 79, CM&AA y Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.
El Presidente de la Junta, John P. Dewald Jr., enfatizó que la experiencia de Wender en estrategia financiera y crecimiento de la industria ayudará a mejorar la presencia de TMA en el mercado y a crear valor a largo plazo para las agencias y accionistas.
마케팅 얼라이언스 (OTC: MAAL)는 에드워드 R. 머레이가 전임자로 있던 이사회의 자리를 채우는 Rachel Wender를 즉각적으로 임명했습니다. 현재 TAG Financial Institutions Group의 전무 이사인 Wender는 금융 서비스 및 마케팅 산업에서 폭넓은 경험을 가지고 있습니다.
Wender는 2022년 1월 TAG Financial에 합류했으며, 생명 보험 및 관련 제품 분야에서 13년의 경험을 가지고 있습니다. 이전에는 Ash Brokerage의 사업 개발 부사장으로서 인수합병 활동과 전략적 재무 계획을 이끌었습니다. 그녀는 Series 79, CM&AA, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt 등 여러 전문 자격증을 보유하고 있습니다.
이사회 의장인 John P. Dewald Jr.는 Wender의 금융 전략 및 산업 성장에 대한 전문성이 TMA의 시장 존재감을 향상시키고 에이전시와 주주를 위한 장기적 가치를 창출하는 데 도움을 줄 것이라고 강조했습니다.
L'Alliance Marketing (OTC: MAAL) a nommé Rachel Wender à son Conseil d'Administration, avec effet immédiat, occupant le poste précédemment détenu par Edward R. Murray. Wender, actuellement Directrice Générale chez TAG Financial Institutions Group, apporte une vaste expérience dans les services financiers et les industries du marketing.
Wender a rejoint TAG Financial en janvier 2022, forte de 13 années d'expérience dans le secteur de l'assurance-vie et des produits connexes. Auparavant, en tant que Vice-Présidente Exécutive du Développement Commercial chez Ash Brokerage, elle a dirigé des activités de fusions et acquisitions ainsi que de planification financière stratégique. Elle détient plusieurs certifications professionnelles, y compris la Series 79, CM&AA et Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.
Le Président du Conseil, John P. Dewald Jr., a souligné que l'expertise de Wender en stratégie financière et en croissance sectorielle contribuera à améliorer la présence de TMA sur le marché et à créer une valeur à long terme pour les agences et les actionnaires.
Die Marketingallianz (OTC: MAAL) hat Rachel Wender mit sofortiger Wirkung in ihren Vorstand berufen, um den Platz von Edward R. Murray zu besetzen. Wender, die derzeit Managing Director bei TAG Financial Institutions Group ist, bringt umfangreiche Erfahrungen in den Finanzdienstleistungs- und Marketingbranchen mit.
Wender trat im Januar 2022 in TAG Financial ein und verfügt über 13 Jahre Erfahrung in Lebensversicherungen und verwandten Produkten. Zuvor war sie Executive Vice President für Geschäftsentwicklung bei Ash Brokerage und leitete dort Aktivitäten im Bereich Fusionen und Übernahmen sowie strategische Finanzplanung. Sie besitzt mehrere berufliche Zertifikate, darunter Series 79, CM&AA und Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.
Der Vorstandsvorsitzende John P. Dewald Jr. betonte, dass Wenders Expertise in der Finanzstrategie und im Branchenwachstum dazu beitragen wird, die Marktpräsenz von TMA zu verbessern und langfristigen Wert für Agenturen und Aktionäre zu schaffen.
- Appointment of experienced financial services professional with M&A expertise
- Addition of strategic expertise in insurance and financial services sector
- Strengthening of board composition with relevant industry experience
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ST. LOUIS, Feb. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- St. Louis, MO, February 6, 2025 – The Marketing Alliance, Inc. (OTC: MAAL) (“TMA” or the “Company”), announced today the appointment of Rachel Wender to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Ms. Wender will immediately fill the open board seat that was previously held by Edward R. Murray, until his passing last year.
Ms. Wender is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the financial services and marketing industries. She is currently a Managing Director at TAG Financial Institutions Group, where she advises companies in the insurance, asset management, and specialty finance sectors on strategic transactions, capital raising, and M&A initiatives. She joined TAG Financial as Managing Director in January 2022 with 13 years of experience in life insurance, senior products, disability income, and annuity distribution.
Prior to TAG, Rachel served as Executive Vice President of Business Development at Ash Brokerage, one of the largest privately-held life insurance and annuity product distribution companies in the United States. While there, Rachel led all merger and acquisition activities, including sourcing, structuring, valuation, due diligence, and successful integration of middle-market acquisitions or investments. She also led the strategic financial planning and reporting initiatives.
Rachel is a Registered Investment Banking Representative (Series 79), Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA), Life and Health Insurance licensed in the state of Indiana, and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certified. She is a former collegiate swimmer, a 2x Ironman finisher, and a yoga instructor. Rachel received an MBA and Bachelor of Science degrees from the University of Missouri – Columbia and currently lives in Fort Wayne, Indiana, with her family.
“We are delighted to welcome Rachel to our Board of Directors,” said Board Chairman John P. “Jack” Dewald, Jr., of The Marketing Alliance. “Her expertise in financial strategy, industry-specific growth and reach into the evolution of the industry will be invaluable as we continue to enhance our market presence and create long-term value for our agencies and shareholders. We believe her advice will help us to position TMA’s agencies for growth and new opportunities.”
“In a long-standing industry where change suddenly arrives disguised as opportunity, I’m excited to have Rachel’s guidance and direction on our team as we bring these opportunities to our agencies,” said Timothy M. Klusas, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Marketing Alliance, Inc.
Ms. Wender’s appointment reflects The Marketing Alliance’s commitment to diversifying and strengthening its Board leadership team with individuals who bring unique insights and experience to the company’s strategic vision.
“I am honored to join The Marketing Alliance’s Board of Directors and look forward to working with the team to support the company’s growth and strategic goals,” said Ms. Wender. “TMA has a strong foundation, an impeccable reputation, and an exceptional leadership team. I am excited to contribute to its continued success.”
The Marketing Alliance remains focused on expanding its reach and providing innovative solutions to its clients while maintaining its dedication to sound financial management and corporate governance.
About The Marketing Alliance, Inc.
Headquartered in St. Louis, MO, TMA provides support to independent insurance brokerage agencies, with a goal of integrating insurance and “insuretech” engagement platforms to provide members value-added services on a more efficient basis than they can achieve individually.
Investor information can be accessed through the shareholder section of TMA’s website at:
https://themarketingallianceinc.com/InvestorRelations.html
TMA’s common stock is quoted on the OTC Markets (http://www.otcmarkets.com) under the symbol “MAAL”.
Forward Looking Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements including, among other things, statements regarding TMA’s growth potential and increasing value for its agencies and shareholders. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release represent our expectations or intentions only as of the date hereof and should not be relied upon as representing our views as of any subsequent date. These statements involve a number of risks, assumptions and uncertainties. If the risks materialize, assumptions prove incorrect, or we experience unexpected changes in circumstances, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, expectations of the economic environment, adverse changes in economic conditions and the other risks contained in our other public disclosures discussing our business and financial condition and results. While we may elect to update forward-looking statements at some point in the future, we specifically disclaim any obligation to do so.
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| Timothy M. Klusas, President | Jeremy Hellman, Vice President | |
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