Month: June 2025

Brand also launches new digital campaign, “Keeping It Real,” which puts the city’s stories and people front and center, featuring art by local artist George F. Baker III and a community vote to support hometown organizations

TAMPA, Fla. and STAMFORD, Conn., June 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ – Deer Park^® Spring Water has unveiled a new limited-edition bottle to celebrate the city of Atlanta as it prepares to host the 95th MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard^® on July 15. Designed by local artist George F. Baker III, the new 25 fl. oz aluminum bottle celebrates Atlanta’s creativity and spirit of community, offering baseball fans – and fans of the spring water brand which has hydrated the eastern seaboard since 1873 – a chance to support three local organizations who are making a difference every day for the people of this great city. The limited-edition bottles, with a distinct design inspired by Atlanta’s skyline, are currently available wherever Deer Park^® Spring Water is sold. The creative campaign surrounding one of the biggest sports events of the summer will also include the unveiling of a community mural in the Summerhill neighborhood, designed by George.

“Atlanta has given me so much, and I’m honored to collaborate with Deer Park to create art that reflects our incredible community, culture and creativity,” said George F. Baker III (Instagram: @gfb3). “Atlanta fans show up loud, proud, and full of heart, and that spirit lives in every part of this project, from the bottle to the mural and beyond. It’s an honor to be part of something that celebrates not just All-Star Week, but the people who make this city feel like home.” 

With deep roots in “The A,” Deer Park^® Spring Water is tapping into the excitement of the upcoming game with a digital content series called “Keeping it Real,” which spotlights the people who give Atlanta its distinct edge. Conceived and produced by The Lab, the in-house creative agency at Primo Brands, the series features interviews with a variety of figures, including George, and Austin Riley of the Atlanta Braves, who is also a Deer Park^® Spring Water ambassador this season. 

Supporting the Heroic Work of Local All Stars
Through a fan-driven vote, Deer Park^® Spring Water will give back to local organizations who provide vital services to Atlanta’s communities by making donations totaling $95,000 to three standout community organizations, each selected for their commitment to strengthening Atlanta:

• Food Well Alliance: A collaborative network of local leaders working together to build equitable and thriving community gardens, urban farms, and orchards across metro Atlanta. 
• Boys & Girls Club of America: For more than 165 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America has provided a safe place for kids and teens to learn and grow. Clubs offer caring adult mentors, fun and friendship, and high-impact youth development programs on a daily basis after school and during the summer.
• Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB): With Austin Riley as a partner, this nonprofit organization helps veterans lead healthier lives through fitness events, training, and programs. 

The public will vote for their organization of choice, and all three will be honored during a special celebration during All-Star Game festivities.

“Atlanta isn’t just hosting the MLB All-Star Game – it’s home to a community of All-Stars who make the city so special through their creativity, their energy, and the love of their city,” said Kheri Tillman, Chief Marketing Officer, Primo Brands. “As a graduate of Spelman College, a historically black women’s liberal arts college in Atlanta that is dedicated to its community, this activation is special. Our MLB partnership is meant to lift up the communities we serve, and this campaign is the latest example of that promise in action. Only a brand with roots as deep as Deer Park^® Spring Water can show up in this way for Atlanta, by Atlanta, and we’re honored to celebrate the people who keep this city real, give back through their passions and make a real impact.”

One percent of sales from the purchase of Deer Park^® aluminum bottles will be donated to organizations focused on conserving and preserving watersheds for future generations; we do this through a partnership with 1% for the Planet, a global network of businesses aimed at making a positive impact on the environment.

Fans can find the limited-edition bottles now, and vote for their organization of choice, until June 30. The “Keeping it Real” series is currently on the brand’s Instagram handle, @deerparkwtr, and at deerparkwater.com.

About Deer Park^® Spring Water

Deer Park^® Spring Water has been proudly refreshing America for over 150 years, with its roots tracing back to 1873 and the original spring—Boiling Spring, MD, nestled in the Appalachian Mountains. What began as one historic source has grown into a trusted brand that now responsibly sources and bottles spring water from multiple locations across the Eastern seaboard. 

Learn more about our brand at www.deerparkwater.com, and follow us on Instagram @deerparkwtr. 

Deer Park^® Spring Water is part of Primo Brands, a leading North American branded beverage company focused on healthy hydration. 

About Primo Brands 

Primo Brands is a leading North American branded beverage company focused on healthy hydration, delivering responsibly sourced diversified offerings across products, formats, channels, price points, and consumer occasions, distributed in every U.S. state and Canada. 

Primo Brands has a comprehensive portfolio of highly recognizable and conveniently packaged branded water and beverages that reach consumers whenever, wherever, and however they hydrate through distribution across retail outlets, away from home such as hotels and hospitals, and food service accounts, as well as direct delivery to homes and businesses. These brands include established “billion-dollar brands” Poland Spring^® and Pure Life^®, premium brands like Saratoga^® Spring Water and The Mountain Valley^® Spring Water, regional leaders such as Arrowhead^®, Deer Park^®, Ice Mountain^®, Ozarka^®, and Zephyrhills^®, purified brands including Primo Water™ and Sparkletts^®, and flavored and enhanced brands like Splash Refresher™ and AC+ION^®. Primo Brands also has an industry-leading line-up of innovative water dispensers, which create consumer connectivity through recurring water purchases. 

Primo Brands operates a vertically integrated coast-to-coast network that distributes its brands to more than 200,000 retail outlets, as well as directly reaching consumers through its Direct Delivery, Exchange and Refill offerings. Through Direct Delivery, Primo Brands delivers responsibly sourced hydration solutions direct to home and business customers. Through its Exchange business, consumers can visit approximately 26,500 retail locations and purchase a pre-filled, multi-use bottle of water that can be exchanged after use for a discount on the next purchase. Through its Refill business, consumers have the option to refill empty multi-use bottles at approximately 23,500 self-service refill stations. Primo Brands also offers water filtration units for home and business customers across North America. 

For more information, please visit www.primobrands.com. 

About Major League Baseball

Major League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic professional sports league in the United States and consists of 30 member clubs in the U.S. and Canada, representing the highest level of professional baseball. Led by Commissioner Robert D. Manfred, Jr., MLB has achieved back-to-back attendance gains for the first time in 12 years with an overall increase of +11% and 80% of Clubs welcoming more fans over the last two seasons following extensive rule changes that have improved the quality of play on the field. With the 2024 season featuring the best time of game in 40 years and the most stolen bases in 109 years, MLB viewership increased across all its national media partners, grew international viewership by +18%, set another record for MLB.TV streaming with more than 14 billion minutes watched and earned League of the Year honors from Sports Business Journal and the CLIOS. As the league increased its marketing efforts and promotion of star players, MLB has significantly increased its younger fan base as evidenced through viewership, social media, ticket purchasing, and participation metrics.

Through its MLB Together social responsibility efforts, MLB remains committed to making a positive impact in the communities of the U.S., Canada and throughout the world. With the continued success of MLB Network, MLB digital platforms and local media production and distribution, MLB continues to find innovative ways for its fans to enjoy America’s National Pastime and a truly global game. To learn more about MLB, please visit www.mlb.com.

About Boys and Girls Club of America
For more than 165 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA.org) has provided a safe place for kids and teens to learn and grow. Clubs offer caring adult mentors, fun and friendship, and high-impact youth development programs on a daily basis during critical non-school hours. Boys & Girls Clubs programming promotes academic success, good character and leadership, and healthy lifestyles. Over 5,500 Clubs serve more than 4 million young people through Club membership and community outreach. Clubs are located in cities, towns, public housing and on Native lands throughout the country, and serve military families in BGCA-affiliated Youth Centers on U.S. military installations worldwide. The national headquarters is located in Atlanta. Learn more about Boys & Girls Clubs of America on Facebook and LinkedIn. 

About Food Well Alliance: 

Food Well Alliance (FWA) is a collaborative network of local leaders working together to build equitable, thriving community gardens, urban farms, and orchards across metro Atlanta. FWA’s mission is to provide resources and support to local growers to connect and build healthier communities. Their vision is for an Atlanta that is locally grown and community connected. Since their founding in 2015, FWA has engaged thousands of people annually around the issues of local food and provided more than $15 million in
direct resources. FWA currently supports more than 300 growing spaces in the five-county Atlanta metro area: Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, Gwinnett, and Clayton counties- with orchard plantings and service extending into the full Atlanta Region. Learn more about their work and how you can get involved @foodwellalliance or foodwellalliance.org.

About Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB):

Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and America’s leading health and wellness community for the military-connected community. Team RWB’s events and programs empower Veterans and Service Members to build a healthy lifestyle focused on four pillars: physical health, mental health, genuine relationships, and a sense of purpose. With over 250,000 members and supporters across the nation, Team RWB is enriching lives and local communities through both in-person events and dynamic in-app programming. Visit teamrwb.org to get involved. 

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Visit www.OpportunityAtOportun.com to Download the Presentation

NEW YORK, June 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Findell Capital Partners, LP, (together with its affiliates, “Findell,” “we” or “us”) one of the largest stockholders of Oportun Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: OPRT) (“Oportun” or the “Company”), today released an investor presentation highlighting the urgent need for additional independence and consumer finance industry expertise in the Company’s boardroom.

In the presentation, Findell outlines what it sees as the legacy Board of Directors’ (the “Board”) failure to effectively oversee management and instill accountability:

• CEO Raul Vazquez turned Oportun’s simple lending business into a money-losing fintech platform – destroying nearly $1.5 billion of stockholder capital in the process – by exploding its cost per loan, massively increasing its net charge-offs and pursuing disastrous acquisitions, including the approximately $211 mm purchase of Hello Digit, Inc.

• As a result of these strategic missteps, the Company’s revenue and earnings deteriorated, leading to a roughly 76% collapse in the stock price from September 2019 through March 2023.

• Oportun has severely underperformed its closest public peer, OneMain Holdings, Inc., in terms of net charge-offs, OpEx ratio and stock price performance.

• Management’s long-term targets for return on assets (“ROA”) and return on equity (“ROE”) are subpar and conceal the Company’s weak annual percentage rate and overly high leverage.

• Not a single legacy Board member has lending experience, let alone subprime lending experience. Several directors also appear to us to have conflicts of interest based on their previous working relationships with each other and with Mr. Vazquez, as described in the presentation.

• Despite the Company’s poor performance under their oversight, the legacy directors have remained on the Board for years – even when failing to receive a majority of votes in favor of their election – and continue to control the Board’s committees and other leadership positions.

Findell also notes how the addition of independent lending expertise has benefited Oportun over the past two years and details the Company’s opportunities for value creation:

• Our engagement – including the appointment of Scott Parker and Richard Tambor, two Findell-identified directors with lending expertise – led to positive operating and governance changes, including a 61% reduction in OpEx per loan and a more than 206% total stockholder return.

• The election of independent director candidate Warren Wilcox, who has highly relevant expertise in subprime lending and a deep understanding of Oportun’s business, will help eliminate the legacy directors’ control of the Board and lead to better oversight of the Company.

• Oportun has ample room to reduce its corporate overhead by $80 mm and run at an OpEx ratio of less than 12%, which would bring the Company more in line with competitors.

• The Company should remove its self-imposed 36% interest rate cap, which has driven significant underperformance and prevented Oportun from serving large swaths of customers.

• Oportun should target pre-tax ROA of 8-10% while maintaining a conservative leverage ratio to yield >40% ROE.

• Findell believes Oportun could achieve more than $22 per share¹ if it reasonably reduces annual operating expenses to $325 mm by the end of 2026 and does not dilute stockholders any further.

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We urge stockholders to vote FOR the election of Warren Wilcox and AGAINST the reelection of failed CEO Raul Vazquez on the WHITE proxy card. Visit www.OpportunityAtOportun.com to learn more.

Contact:

Findell Capital Management, LLC
88 Pine Street, 22nd Fl.
New York, NY 10005
info@findell.us 

OR

Saratoga Proxy Consulting LLC
John Ferguson
info@saratogaproxy.com 

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Launching at IPW 2025, the “Never Done. Never Outdone.” campaign is an invitation to experience a Chicago that is endlessly creative, relentlessly driven, and always ready to surprise you.

CHICAGO, June 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Choose Chicago today announced the global launch of a new marketing campaign to position Chicago as a premier global destination for leisure travel, meetings, and events. The new “Never Done. Never Outdone.” campaign was informed and influenced by a year-plus long brand strategy effort consisting of over 300 community and industry listening sessions, focus groups, sentiment surveys, social listening research, and brand showcases.

“Never Done.  Never Outdone.” honors the spirit of our city—always evolving, always pushing forward, and never satisfied with the status quo. The campaign launches during peak season and as Chicago hosts the U.S. Travel Association’s IPW 2025, the largest inbound international travel trade show in the country. With $5.5 billion of future travel booked across this four-day show, this is Chicago’s moment to tell our story to the global tourism community.

“I could not be more proud to launch Choose Chicago’s new marketing campaign: ‘Never Done. Never Outdone.'” said Kristen Reynolds, President and CEO of Choose Chicago. “This message is steeped in community and stakeholder feedback and speaks to the continued evolution of our city and our new era of visitor, business and economic domination. I’m grateful for the time and dedication that my team took to listen to our residents, local businesses, and clients and I’m confident that the result will be a campaign that resonates with visitors and locals alike to drive economic vitality through every Chicago neighborhood.”

“From world-class dining, to beautiful lakefront views, to vibrant neighborhoods ready to explore, Chicago is an ideal destination for visitors from all across the world,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “Choose Chicago’s new ‘Never Done. Never Outdone.’ campaign is a true testament to all our city has to offer. This new effort will support our already thriving tourism economy, all while supporting countless jobs in cultural, culinary, and hospitality industries across the State of Illinois.”

“I am proud of the work our colleagues at Choose Chicago have done in developing this new campaign,” said Mayor Brandon Johnson. “Work like this can only be born out of meaningful collaboration and engagement, and they’ve taken great care to include the perspectives of a diverse cross-section of community voices in the research that went into the campaign. I’m confident it will ultimately share an authentic depiction of our city and convey the open-minded, welcoming spirit of Chicagoans.” 

“Never Done. Never Outdone.” is a campaign unlike any other Choose Chicago has launched in the past. Unlike previous campaigns, which focused primarily on attracting leisure travelers, this campaign is designed to speak to and inspire all audiences, including potential leisure visitors as well as meeting and event planners, the creative community, international sports fans, the economic development community, and most importantly, Chicago residents.

“‘Never Done. Never Done.’ reflects a mindset that’s deeply original, bold, open-minded, and grounded in community — values that are central to who we are and how we show up,” said Lisa Nucci, Chief Marketing Officer at Choose Chicago. “As a life-long Chicagoan, it has been an honor to work on this project and inspiring to see the way our partners in the tourism and hospitality industry and the civic sector have been so involved and invested from day one. Through hundreds of hours of listening sessions, preview events, and informal conversations, one thing was consistently apparent to me: Chicagoans truly love their city. That love and civic pride is really at the heart of ‘Never Done. Never Outdone.'”

The “Never Done. Never Outdone.” campaign was officially revealed to the international audience today at IPW. The launch includes the release of a campaign video featuring Grammy- Award winning poet and artist and local Chicagoan J. Ivy. The campaign will run in key local, regional, national, and international markets, targeting both leisure travelers and meeting and event planners. Advertising will begin locally to build campaign engagement and civic pride, then expand to other markets to help drive future leisure and business travel to Chicago.

“I can’t imagine a better note to end my tenure on than the launch of a new marketing campaign for Chicago,” said Glenn Eden, Choose Chicago’s Board Chair. “‘Never Done. Never Outdone.’ is so much more than an ad campaign; it is a testament to Chicagoans’ love for their city—to the people and communities that give our food its flavor and make our neighborhoods come to life. I couldn’t be prouder of the work the team has put into this important initiative, and I know it will help introduce our city to millions of future visitors from around the world.”

Chicago residents can expect to see “Never Done. Never Outdone.” advertisements on city information panels and highlighted in social media activations in the coming weeks. Nationally, Choose Chicago prioritizes ad placements based on historical seasonal demand from top inbound leisure markets, including Atlanta, Los Angeles, Miami, and New York City. Internationally, ad placements and spend will also be primarily allocated to key leisure markets based on demand, including Brazil, Canada, Ireland, Japan, Mexico, and the United Kingdom. Choose Chicago will continue to engage members and community partners in the campaign efforts to infuse reasons why Chicago is “Never Done. Never Outdone.” into content and events.

Choose Chicago collaborated with a creative collection of agencies for the brand and campaign work including MMGY Global, Envisionit (digital and creative partner), Agents of Slang (creative partner), October Productions (production partner), Word and Soul (creative partner), and Chu Batsaihan (creative partner).

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About Choose Chicago: Choose Chicago is the official destination marketing organization responsible for promoting Chicago as a global tourism and meetings destination—the city that’s Never Done and Never Outdone. Choose Chicago leverages the city’s unmatched assets to enrich the community by attracting meetings, events, and leisure visitors, helping to attract over 55 million visitors annually and generating $20 billion in economic impact. Follow @choosechicago and tag #neverdonechi on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and X/Twitter. For more information, visit choosechicago.com

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“In-Depth Analysis of the MENA Electric Vehicle Market: Forecasting Trends, Technological Advances, and Regulatory Policies from 2024 to 2029″

BOSTON, June 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — According to the latest study from BCC Research, the “EV Regional Analysis Market: Middle East and North Africa” is expected to reach $14.5 billion by the end of 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.2% from 2024 to 2029.

This report offers a comprehensive analysis of the electric vehicle (EV) market in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, and provides insights into market size based on EV registrations, sales, and infrastructure developments across major countries. The report looks at the technological advances, regulatory policies, investment trends, and consumer adoption patterns that are shaping the MENA EV market. Additionally, it examines the economic impact, business opportunities, and sustainability initiatives driving the industry’s growth. The competitive landscape is also highlighted, profiling major players in EV manufacturing, charging infrastructure, battery technology, and mobility solutions, while identifying market drivers, challenges, and regional dynamics influencing the growth of electric mobility in the MENA region.

Turkiye is excluded from the MENA EV market report because it is typically considered to be part of Europe and Central Asia due to its economic ties, regulatory framework, and alignment with European automotive industry standards. Turkiye’s established domestic EV industry, including brands like Togg, adheres to EU standards and policies, which differentiates it from the MENA market dynamics. This distinction underscores the unique market conditions and regulatory environments that separate Turkiye from the MENA region in the context of EV market analysis.

The factors driving the market’s growth include:

Government Policies and Incentives: Governments in the MENA region are promoting the adoption of EVs through policies and incentives. These include subsidies, tax exemptions, and reduced tariffs to make EVs more affordable for consumers. For example, the UAE and Saudi Arabia have introduced significant incentives and are partnering with global players to enhance EV infrastructure.

Growing Investment in EV Manufacturing and Infrastructure: There is a substantial increase in investment in EV manufacturing and infrastructure across the MENA region. Saudi Arabia is investing in establishing EV manufacturing facilities and expanding their charging infrastructure. This includes partnerships with international companies and significant financial commitments to boost local EV production.

Increasing Consumer Awareness and Demand: Consumer awareness and demand for EVs are on the rise in the MENA region. Factors such as rising fuel costs, environmental concerns, and government incentives are driving this shift. In the UAE, for instance, EV sales are projected to grow steadily.

Growth in Charging Infrastructure and Smart Energy Solutions: The development of charging infrastructure and smart energy solutions is crucial for the widespread adoption of EVs. The MENA region is seeing significant advances in this area, with Egypt and Saudi Arabia investing in extensive networks of charging stations. Additionally, smart energy solutions, such as integrating renewable energy sources with EV charging, are being implemented to ensure sustainable growth.

Corporate Fleet Electrification and Ride-Hailing Adoption: Corporate fleet electrification and the adoption of EVs in ride-hailing services are also market drivers. Many companies in the region are transitioning their fleets to EVs to reduce operational costs and carbon emissions. Ride-hailing services are increasingly incorporating EVs into their fleets, supported by government policies and the growing availability of charging infrastructure.

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DÜSSELDORF, Germany, June 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On 8 October 2025, the global plastics and rubber industry will turn its attention to Düsseldorf as K 2025, the world’s leading trade fair for the sector, opens its doors. Held every three years, the event attracts over 200,000 visitors from around 160 countries for eight days of innovation, business, and political dialogue. Executives, start-ups, NGOs, and government representatives regard the fair as a barometer for the current state and future direction of the global plastics economy.

Circular Economy Despite Times of Crisis

High energy costs, volatile raw material prices, and geopolitical tensions are currently placing significant strain on the European plastics industry. Still, K 2025 exhibitors will present innovations advancing the shift toward a circular economy, such as new recycling technologies, AI-driven production systems, and high-performance plastics made from bio-based materials.

“K is like a World Expo for plastics,” says Dr. Christine Bunte from Plastics Europe Deutschland, the association of plastics manufacturers. “It showcases the evolution of the European plastics industry and its growing importance for major sectors like packaging, automotive, electrical and electronics, healthcare, and construction. Our goal is to shift away from fossil resources toward a climate-neutral circular economy, and K 2025 will highlight many examples of how this transformation can be achieved.”

Special Exhibition: Plastics Shape the Future

The special exhibition “Plastics Shape the Future”, curated by Plastics Europe Deutschland and Trade Fair Düsseldorf, showcases a dynamic seven-day program covering innovation, competitiveness, policy frameworks and regulation, new technologies and trends, climate action, and the fight against microplastics. Formats range from science slams and start-up pitches to the “Women in Plastics” networking event, expert talks, panel discussions, keynote speeches, and guided tours.

See full press release: https://plasticseurope.org/de/2025/06/16/world-expo-for-plastics-duesseldorf-becomes-the-center-of-the-global-plastics-industry/

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ROCHESTER, N.Y., June 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — New Energy Works is excited to welcome structural and architectural DfMA designer, business development leader, and Passive House specialist Steven Hessler, to our team.

Hessler brings a wealth of experience to our bi-coastal businesses in New York and Oregon providing proven success in design collaborations, heavy timber, high performance building envelopes, project management and client development.

New Energy Works has spent the better part of three decades developing a balance of craft, efficiency, and engineering with a focus on collaboration and integration of services.

Hessler’s skills and objectives align perfectly with the New Energy Works ethos, thus creating a deft combination of shared objectives and collective goals.

Eric Fraser, President of New Energy Works is excited by Hessler’s hire, “We have had the distinct pleasure of coordinating with Steve for many years and know that he brings extensive knowledge and experience in high performance buildings, traditional timber framing, and mass timber to our team. He is a strong and willing collaborator with the heart of a teacher, who will help promote our brand, educate our clients, and build upon our reputation for designing and building efficient and high craft wood-based buildings. We are thrilled to welcome Steve to our team.”

The Building Systems Specialist role builds on Hessler’s profound experience as a Certified Passive House Consultant (CPHC), project manager in sustainable residential construction and DfMA designer for heavy and mass timber buildings, high-performance enclosures, and cross functional collaborations.

With an expertise in project management and client development philosophies. Hessler brings together technical insight, design-phase collaboration, and prefabrication strategies to build and deliver resilient, lyrical buildings.

Hessler says, “I feel really comfortable in the three main spaces of timber framing, CLT, and enclosures and look forward to filling a need for our clients in an integrated way by providing a model that can help an architect, builder, and client clearly understand what the scope of a project is and how these different systems can work together.”

Design + Build expert, interpreter, and speaker, Steven Hessler, like us, is a wood guy through and through who has always been fascinated by the artistry and functionality of heavy timber and woodworking.

New Energy Works clients will be the recipient of Hessler’s multitude of experience and know-how from decades in the field – from design to build, mill to jobsite and idea to fruition.

Focused on a unified approach, Hessler is not only an advocate to architects and builders, but a resource for our clients by providing them a linear path to understanding the scope of their project and how all the different systems can work together toward success.

Hessler has proven he is adept at developing partnerships while bridging the gap between an architect’s design intent, the factories that head up production, and then passing that information on to the end user by simplifying their build to its fundamental elements.

Hessler will act as a liaison between all of the different spokes of the New Energy Works design + build wheel in both an educative and consulting role. He will work diligently to further expand our collaborations and nurture the long-lasting relationships with our clients that we value so much.

About New Energy Works

From their design studios, production shops, and mills in New York & Oregon, New Energy Works designs, crafts, and builds sustainable timber frame custom homes, commercial buildings, and high-performance enclosures throughout North America.

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