A local chipmunk is spotted this morning practicing social distancing … patiently waiting for a break in activities at this birdbath on Sycamore Street before slipping in to take a quick drink … all the while keeping a safe distance from that hungry looking bullfrog. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
LSI President Brett Tennar says, “Steve’s success in developing operational strategies that improves the bottom line, builds teamwork, reduces waste and ensures quality product development and distribution checks many of the boxes of what we were looking for in a COO. This, coupled with his career in the Air Force working with highly technical systems and his in-depth understanding of Lean Six Sigma and Business Process Management sealed our offer. As our tagline states, our products are Powered by Science. This data driven approach is one reason why our company has grown exponentially as we employ the most advanced technology to product development. I am confident that Steve is the right person to drive operational strategy for our diverse and growing brands.” Advertisement LAKE FOREST, Ill. – Tenneco’s board of directors has approved the appointment of Timothy Jackson to the position of executive vice president, technology, strategy and business development, effective immediately. Jackson has been serving as chief technology officer since early 2007. During this time, Tenneco has accelerated its global leadership in advanced emission and ride control technology. Tenneco noted that Jackson’s leadership role in developing and commercializing diesel aftertreatment technologies for the commercial vehicle market, in particular, has created a significant opportunity for the company. “I am pleased to promote Tim to this new role, an appointment that reflects his contributions to establishing our technology leadership position worldwide,” said Gregg Sherrill, Tenneco chairman and CEO. “As a technology-driven company, bringing business development, strategy and technology together under one organizational structure is an optimal change as we plan for the future with technology at the forefront of new opportunities and global growth.” Jackson joined Tenneco in 1999 and has served in a number of key roles including senior vice president, global technology and managing director, Asia Pacific; senior vice president, global technology and manufacturing; and senior vice president, North America original equipment business. AdvertisementClick Here to Read MoreAdvertisement,Lubrication Specialties Inc. (LSI), manufacturer of Hot Shot’s Secret brand of performance additives and oils, recently announced the expansion of senior leadership. Steve deMoulpied joins LSI as the company’s chief operating officer (COO). AdvertisementClick Here to Read MoreAdvertisement DeMoulpied has a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Management from the United States Air Force Academy and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Dayton in Marketing and International Business. He served six years with the USAF overseeing the development of technology used on fighter aircraft and the E-3 Surveillance aircraft, finishing his career honorably as Captain. DeMoulpied comes to LSI from the Private Client Services practice of Ernst & Young where he managed strategy & operations improvement engagements for privately held client businesses. Some of his prior roles include VP of strategic development, director of strategic initiatives, and Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt at OptumHealth, UnitedHealth Group’s health services business, as well as Lean Six Sigma Black Belt at General Electric, where he applied operations improvement principles to customer service, supply chain and product development. A successful entrepreneur, deMoulpied is also the founder of PrestoFresh, a Cleveland-based e-commerce food/grocery business. With more than 20 years of experience across multiple industries and functional areas, deMoulpied has particular expertise in organizations with complex technical products. Combined, his prior positions have required a spectrum of skills in corporate strategy, operations improvement, product quality, and revenue cycle management. He has an impressive history of utilizing data driven problem solving (Lean Six Sigma) and project management (PMP and CSM) to achieve strategic goals surrounding customer satisfaction, operational efficiency and improved profit. 
A Springs woman was arrested by East Hampton Town Police around noon Sunday, April 28, after allegedly crashing a 2018 Land Rover into a utility pole on Abrahams Path near Town Lane, in Amagansett. Judith Mayer, 68, is facing a misdemeanor charge of driving with ability impaired by drugs.When an officer spoke to her, police say Mayer showed an inability to focus and she failed sobriety tests.According to the police, Mayer told the arresting officer, “I stayed up all night to get ready for spring.” Police say Mayer told them she took Ambien, followed by Xanax, to try to sleep, but eventually went out for a drive, leading to the crash.She was released after being arraigned Monday without having to post bail. Share
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Victorian Government decision to ignore Gas Market Review Taskforce advice to take immediate action to facilitate new gas supplies and make the most of eastern Australia’s sizeable natural gas resources creates considerable uncertainty around the entire eastern Australian gas market.APPEA Chief Operating Officer – Eastern Australia, Paul Fennelly said: “The decision taken by the Victorian Government is an extraordinary rebuff of the gas market review that will further delay diversifying the development of natural gas resources in that state and it will result in higher than necessary energy prices.“The message to companies seeking to do business in Victoria; seeking to source natural gas, create jobs, revitalise rural communities, add to government revenue streams and provide additional income to farmers, is unfortunately crystal clear.“The Victorian Government is paying more attention to short-term politics than science-based evidence and is clearly not displaying enough focus on attracting investment and building the economy, nor the consequences of failing to do so.“Protracted decision making processes mean no decision will be made to progress Victoria’s onshore gas industry for at least another two years. It’s an unacceptable outcome given it can take companies up to five years to get projects through approval processes to commission.“Industry has established a safe record of operation both here and overseas and has been reliably meeting energy needs of decades.“There is no reason why Victoria can’t allow unobtrusive exploration drilling to determine the extent of resources available. Victoria remains the only state in Australia with a moratorium yet a state like Queensland for example is forging ahead with projects worth $60 billion that have to date created 30,000 jobs.”Industry has the science and the experience to develop natural gas resources under the strictest highest environmental standards possible and we strongly support the need to protect water resources as enshrined in the recommendations of the review.”Mr Fennelly said hydraulic fracturing or ‘fraccing’ is a well-tried and understood process which has safely taken place to improve gas flow in Australian wells for more than 40 years.Victorian Gas Market Review Chair, Peter Reith: “Clearly there is a lot of exaggeration about fraccing. Independent advice to the Taskforce from Geoscience Australia and other sources provided compelling evidence that fraccing should be allowed.”Fennelly said APPEA would seek a meeting with the Victorian Government as soon as possible to discuss the ramifications of today’s decision on eastern Australia’s gas market supply.[mappress]Source: APPEA, November 21, 2013
Antrim Energy Inc., a Canada-based international exploration and production company, has informed that the UK Department of Energy and Climate Change (“DECC”) has agreed to amend the terms of UK Central North Sea Licence P077 Block 21/28a to allow for a Field Development Plan (“FDP”) for the Fyne Field to be submitted no later than 31 August 2014.DECC’s consent to this amendment includes conditions, amongst other things, that the FDP submission is in its final form, the Environmental Statement is cleared, Antrim is approved as a Production Operator, there is satisfactory evidence of project financing, and reasonable assurance that first production will be achieved prior to 25th November 2016.Antrim previously announced in July 2013 the cooperation on the Fyne Development and signing of a Joint Development Agreement with Enegi Oil Plc (“Enegi”) and Advanced Buoy Technology (“ABTechnology”) to undertake engineering studies and preparation of an FDP for the Fyne Field. The terms of the agreement include that there will be no costs to the Company prior to FDP approval. During the second half of 2013 Enegi-ABTechnology worked with contractors to engineer the production facility for Fyne. The environmental statement is now due to be submitted during March. Engineering work will continue during the summer with FDP approval prior to 31st August 2014. Upon approval of the FDP by DECC, Enegi-ABTechnology will earn the right to acquire 50% working interest in the licence. Antrim will remain operator.Antrim’s CEO Stephen Greer commented, “We are very pleased to have the continued support for DECC with the challenges of developing relatively marginal, stranded oil fields, and the support for new technology to achieve this in the North Sea.” [mappress]Press Release, February 25, 2014
I write in response to Andrew Hopper and Greg Treverton-Jones’ letter ‘Amending the Code by the back door’ (see letters, 19 November) on the new guidance to rule 9 (referrals of business). Some firms have mistakenly believed that if a client has already entered into a scheme with someone who introduces the client to the firm, then the firm is not required to consider if the arrangement is in the best interests of the client and to advise the client accordingly. The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal has made it clear repeatedly that this is not the correct application of the core duties – indeed in one case (Robinson SDT 9365-2005), such an approach was referred to as a ‘culpable failure’. Contrary to the suggestion by Andrew and Greg, the additional guidance imposes no new obligation on regulated persons, but is consistent with a growing number of tribunal decisions and earlier issued guidance. Our clarification of the guidance was in response to queries from members of the profession, and is clearly in the interests of clients and transparency.Antony Townsend, chief executive,Solicitors Regulation Authority
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DB Schenker, which has had a longstanding relationship with SB Global Logistics as a network partner in New Zealand, will strengthen its offering to its customers in the country by expanding its presence in the South Island.The multinational’s global network will be supplemented by SB Logistics’ local strengths, adding over 50 members of staff to the New Zealand operation along with a state of the art facility in Christchurch, which opened in 2014. The Christchurch operations of SB Global Logistics will continue “business as usual” the company said in a statement, ensuring that customer requirements will continue to be met. SB Global Logistics’ management team will remain in the business and ensure a smooth transition.www.dbschenker.com.au www.sbgl.co.nz