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  • New Book ‘Reimagining Fairness’ Unveils Bold Framework to Build Truly Equitable, Legally Sound Organizations

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    Essential Reading for HR Leaders, DEI Professionals and Executives Navigating Inclusion Efforts in a Shifting Legal and Political Climate

    Introducing “Reimagining Fairness: An Equity, Cultural Diversity, and Inclusion Competency Approach,” the latest release from internationally recognized cognitive cultural psychologist and organizational change strategist Dr. Billy E. Vaughn. Arriving at a critical moment amid growing legal and political pressures on equity efforts, this timely book delivers a groundbreaking, practical framework for embedding fairness into organizational culture, leadership, and talent management. Dr. Vaughn’s approach equips organizations to advance equity in ways that are not only sustainable, but also resilient to legal and regulatory challenges.

    What Sets This Book Apart

    While most DEI books focus on increasing representation, offering standard diversity training or holding leaders accountable, Reimagining Fairness takes a bold direction few have taken. It introduces the Equity, Cultural Diversity, and Inclusion (ECDI) Competency Framework – a practical philosophy and strategic method that goes beyond implementing legally vulnerable best practices. This framework directly connects fairness to organizational objectives, bottom line, and long-term success, making equity an integral part of how organizations achieve and sustain their goals while managing risk.

    “This book is not about checking boxes. It’s about making fairness part of how organizations lead, operate, succeed.” – Dr. Billy Vaughn

    Key Features

    • A decisive shift from equality values to equity-driven fairness aligned with legal defensibility and cultural change

    • The ECDI Framework for leaders and HR professionals

    • Real-world examples from transit agencies, universities, and corporate environments

    • Tools for implementation: KPI templates, assessment checklists, and more

    • Endorsement by pioneers, such as Dr. Edward E. Hubbard, an expert in DEI analytics, and Dr. Judith Katz, an expert in organizational change

    Who Should Read This

    • C-suite executives and DEI officers

    • HR leaders and change managers

    • Organizational change experts and teachers

    • Public agency administrators

    • Nonprofit and higher education leaders

    • Diversity consultants and scholars

    Author Bio

    Dr. Billy E. Vaughn is the visionary founder of Diversity Training University International (DTUI.com) and the Diversity Executive Leadership Academy (DELA). He also serves as publisher of Diversity Officer Magazine. With three decades of experience, Dr. Vaughn has been a trusted advisor to leading corporations, healthcare institutions, universities, and government agencies, guiding them in embedding fairness and equity throughout their organizational systems. Since launching the DELA academy in 1998, he has overseen the certification of several thousand diversity practitioners. Recognized by his peers as one of the top 100 influencers in the field, Dr. Vaughn is known for his robust social media presence and is widely regarded as a thought leader and innovator in diversity, equity, and inclusion.

    Availability

    Reimagining Fairness is available now on Amazon and other major bookselling platforms. Bulk orders, signed copies, and speaker requests can be arranged through DTUI.com.

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    Media Kit Assets: Author photo, book cover, Q&A, sample chapter (available on request)

    Source: Diversity Training University International (DTUI.com LLC)

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  • The Pete Store Acquires Site in Botetourt County, Virginia for Future Peterbilt Dealership and Service Center

    The Pete Store Acquires Site in Botetourt County, Virginia for Future Peterbilt Dealership and Service Center

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    The Pete Store, one of the largest commercial truck dealers in the nation, announced today that it has acquired a 117-acre site in Botetourt County, Virginia, to expand its service area in the eastern United States.

    The acquisition will extend The Pete Store’s network of Peterbilt dealerships to 30 locations in 10 states.

    “Botetourt County was an ideal location for expansion in the region given its proximity to Roanoke, Virginia, and Interstate 81 – an important trucking corridor on the East Coast,” said John Arscott, CEO of The Pete Store. “Our plan is to utilize the large site to build a flagship location with plenty of amenities and ample parking to help make this location a destination for trucking companies and their drivers.”

    Botetourt County Economic Development worked with The Pete Store to evaluate the acquired site and county officials will be meeting with the company to develop its plans for the 117-acre site on Highway 11 near the Roanoke County line.

    “We are excited to welcome The Pete Store to beautiful Botetourt County,” says Botetourt County Board of Supervisors Chair and Valley District Representative Dr. Mac Scothorn. “We know that this dealership and service center will be an asset and resource to the trucking community and will bring approximately 50 well-paying jobs to the county alone with the arrival of The Pete Store’s dealership and service center.”

    About The Pete Store

    Beginning with a single location in Richmond, VA, in 2001, The Pete Store has grown to become one of the largest commercial truck dealers in North America with 30 locations spanning 1,500 miles from Massachusetts to Florida. The Pete Store offers the full lineup of class 5-8 Peterbilt trucks, 300 certified technicians, an extensive parts inventory, world-class facilities strategically located on the East Coast and a fleet of Mobile Service trucks. To learn more, visit www.ThePeteStore.com.

    Source: The Pete Store

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  • Eqlipse Announces New Vice President of Proposal Operations

    Eqlipse Announces New Vice President of Proposal Operations

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    Helen Soln, who joins the company from Leidos, will be responsible for building, leading, managing, and evolving Eqlipse’s proposal development center

    Eqlipse Technologies, a leading provider of discriminating products and high‑end engineering solutions to the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC), today announced Helen Soln has joined the company as Vice President of Proposal Operations. Soln, who joins Eqlipse from Leidos, will be responsible for building, leading, managing, and evolving the company’s proposal development center. 

    “Helen brings her expertise and proven track record of success to Eqlipse at the perfect moment in the trajectory of our company,” said Dennis Kelly, Chief Executive Officer. “As we grow our highly skilled and highly cleared workforce – and pursue new opportunities within our existing customer base and beyond – Helen is the right person to deliver winning proposals and help Eqlipse achieve our strategic growth objectives.” 

    Eqlipse supports critical customer needs across the full cyber domain, including cyber, signals intelligence engineering, computer network operations, and software development. The company specializes in developing next-generation systems, solving high-performance big data challenges, and building tailored multi-tier data-driven analytic systems. Eqlipse is also an industry leader in advanced research and development, focusing on photonics, electronics, materials science, and biological and nanoscale technologies.

    As VP of Proposal Operations at Leidos, Soln managed a geographically dispersed proposal organization supporting multi-billion-dollar, high volume, strategic, complex, and high-priority capture and proposal efforts for all Leidos business groups. She has also led or managed proposal organizations at GDIT, BAE Systems, Louis Berger, which was acquired by WSP Global in 2018. Soln received a BA in Environmental Science from the University of Virginia and an MBA from John Hopkins University, Carey Business School.

    About Eqlipse

    Eqlipse Technologies aligns the most innovative solutions to evolve and transform how our customers accomplish their most complex national security missions. We boldly operate at the mission’s edge, accelerated by industry-leading investment in our people and research and development, to deploy discriminating technologies. Our industry-leading capabilities in virtual operations, identity management, signals intelligence, and full-spectrum cyber and online operations, align with our state-of-the-art scientific research and technology services, ensuring that our essential national security agencies operate at the speed of innovation as their missions evolve to new battlefields. When innovation and mission are in total alignment, you’ll find Eqlipse. For more information, visit www.EqlipseTechnologies.com.

    Source: Eqlipse Technologies

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  • BUC-EE’S TO HOST GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY FOR NEW TRAVEL CENTER IN AUBURN, AL, ON OCT. 27

    BUC-EE’S TO HOST GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY FOR NEW TRAVEL CENTER IN AUBURN, AL, ON OCT. 27

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    Oct 20, 2021

    Buc-ee’s, home of the world’s cleanest bathrooms, freshest food, and friendliest beaver, will break ground on its new travel center in Auburn, Alabama, on Wednesday, October 27, 2021. Community leaders including Mayor Ron Anders will join members of Buc-ee’s leadership team to celebrate the start of construction on the store, which will be the third Buc-ee’s location in Alabama.

    Located at 2500 Buc-ee’s Boulevard, Buc-ee’s Auburn will occupy more than 53,470 square feet and offer 120 fueling positions just outside its store with thousands of snack, meal and drink options for travelers on the go. The new travel center will also offer the same award-winning restrooms, cheap gas, quality products and excellent service that have won the hearts, trust and business of millions in the South for nearly 40 years. Buc-ee’s favorites including Texas barbeque, homemade fudge, kolaches, Beaver nuggets, jerky and fresh pastries will all be available as well. 

    Attendees of the Buc-ee’s Auburn groundbreaking ceremony will include Mayor Ron Anders of Auburn; City Councilperson Tommy Dawson of Auburn; Auburn City Manager Megan McGowen Crouch; City of Auburn Economic Development Director Phillip DunlapLee County Commission Chairman Bill English; and Lee County Commissioner Sarah Brown.

    The new outpost in Auburn continues Buc-ee’s multi-state expansion across the South. Buc-ee’s broke ground on its first two Tennessee locations earlier this year, as well as its first travel center in Kentucky. Buc-ee’s first travel center in South Carolina is also currently under construction and is slated to open in 2022, when it will join two recently opened locations in Florida, as well as stores in Georgia and Alabama. Additionally, Buc-ee’s continues to operate 38 locations in Texas, where it was founded almost four decades ago.

    “Alabama has been a great partner for us, and there’s no better place to have our store on I-85 than Auburn, home of the Tigers,” said Stan Beard of Buc-ee’s. “Auburn is an ideal place to stop for folks headed back and forth from Georgia to the beautiful Alabama Gulf Coast, and we are looking forward to introducing even more travelers to the fun, convenience and safety of Buc-ee’s.” 

    Throughout the project, Buc-ee’s corporate development team will work closely alongside state and local leadership. Buc-ee’s Auburn will bring at least 175 new, permanent, full-time jobs to the area with starting pay beginning well above minimum wage, full benefits, 401k and three weeks of vacation. Buc-ee’s remains committed to providing a friendly, safe and fun stop for travelers everywhere. 

    About Buc-ee’s
    Buc-ee’s is the world’s most-loved travel center. Founded in 1982, Buc-ee’s now has 38 stores across Texas, including the world’s largest convenience store. Buc-ee’s began its multi-state expansion in 2019, and has since opened two travel centers in Alabama, two in Florida, and two in Georgia. Buc-ee’s broke ground on its first location in South Carolina in 2020, then broke ground on its first Kentucky and Tennessee outposts in 2021. Buc-ee’s is known for pristine bathrooms, a large amount of fueling positions, friendly service, Buc-ee’s apparel and fresh, delicious food. Originally launched and still headquartered in Texas, Buc-ee’s has combined traditional quality and modern efficiency to redefine traveling for their customers. For more information, visit www.buc-ees.com

    Photos Courtesy of Buc-ee’s
    https://www.dropbox.com/sh/vwba3344sovkfr3/AADVn0pyLrVZNdpF1gycdl6ra?dl=0

    MEDIA CONTACT:
    Rachel Austin, 713-305-0419

    Source: Buc-ee’s

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  • Ryelle Strategy Group Partners With the Sheikh Khalifa Government Excellence Program to Launch the First-Ever Virtual Government Excellence Assessment Program

    Ryelle Strategy Group Partners With the Sheikh Khalifa Government Excellence Program to Launch the First-Ever Virtual Government Excellence Assessment Program

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    Program brings together more than 100 global experts to promote excellence practices in federal government entities

    Press Release



    updated: Mar 29, 2021

    Ryelle Strategy Group, an industry-leading excellence assessment and strategy execution firm, has announced a strategic partnership with the Sheikh Khalifa Government Excellence Program of the federal government of the United Arab Emirates to deliver its first-ever virtual government excellence program. 

    Ryelle will recruit and deliver more than 100 subject matter experts from around the world with expertise in strategy, innovation, education, finance, infrastructure, energy, climate, healthcare, among other disciplines, to deliver this mandate. This group will assess the operations of more than 30 government entities to establish excellence standards, promote knowledge sharing and capacity building and integrate industry-leading best practices with the ultimate objective of helping the government improve their efficiency and shape the future of their entities. 

    “It is an honour to have been chosen as the partner by the federal government of the UAE in moving this established government excellence platform to a digital context,” said Carol Kotacka, Managing Director of Ryelle Strategy Group. “Running the program virtually for the first time ever allows us to maximize all facets of international best practices and take full advantage of a global network of subject matter experts like never before. We will be drawing on our extensive network to add to our globally recognized team of experts to ensure that we will be able to choose from the best and brightest from around the world.” 

    About Ryelle Strategy Group
    Ryelle Strategy Group is a boutique consulting firm that specializes in excellence assessment and strategy execution across private, public and non-profit sectors both in the field and via virtual platforms. From client/patient/customer experience mapping, knowledge mobilization and market intelligence to stakeholder engagement, brand management and the creation of new platforms, Ryelle Strategy Group’s mission is to enable connection, collaboration and co-creation within organizations to achieve outcomes. Learn more at www.ryellegroup.com

    About the Sheikh Khalifa Government Excellence Program
    Sheikh Khalifa Government Excellence Program aims to develop excellence practices of the federal government through the adoption of the modern fundamentals and principles of excellence and raise awareness about excellence in government work, guiding and developing government entities capabilities through sharing of knowledge and best practices that encourage disruptive innovation and consolidate quality concepts and leadership excellence. Learn more at https://www.skgep.gov.ae/en/programme

    Contact
    Carol Kotacka, Managing Partner
    International Recruitment
    Ryelle Strategy Group
    contractor@ryellegroup.com 
     

    Source: Ryelle Strategy Group

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