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Business Wire
07-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Martha Aronson to Step Down from CONMED Board of Directors Following Appointment as President and Chief Executive Officer
BUSINESS WIRE)-- CONMED Corporation (NYSE: CNMD) today announced that Martha Aronson will be stepping down from the company's Board of Directors to assume the role of President and Chief Executive Officer at Merit Medical, a global leader in the development, manufacture and distribution of proprietary medical devices. Mrs. Aronson's resignation from the Board will be effective July 7, 2025, as she transitions to her new leadership responsibilities. 'We are sincerely grateful to Martha for her years of dedicated service to CONMED,' said Pat Beyer, President and Chief Executive Officer of CONMED. 'Her guidance and expertise have been invaluable to our Board and to me personally as I stepped into the CEO role. We will miss her thoughtful leadership and wish her continued success in this exciting next chapter.' LaVerne Council, Chair of the Board of Directors, added, 'On behalf of the entire Board, I want to thank Martha for her outstanding contributions to CONMED. Her strategic insight and unwavering commitment to excellence have helped shape the company's direction and success. We wish her all the best as she takes on this new opportunity as President and CEO of Merit Medical.' Ms. Aronson joined the CONMED Board in February 2016 and served in various leadership capacities, including as Chair of the Board. Her tenure has been marked by a focus on strategic growth, governance excellence, and a deep commitment to the company's mission and values. About CONMED Corporation CONMED is a medical technology company that provides devices and equipment for surgical procedures. The Company's products are used by surgeons and other healthcare professionals in a variety of specialties including orthopedics, general surgery, gynecology, thoracic surgery, and gastroenterology. For more information, visit Forward-Looking Statements This press release may contain forward-looking statements based on certain assumptions and contingencies that involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results, performance, or trends to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements herein or in previous disclosures. For example, in addition to general industry and economic conditions, factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to the risk factors discussed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the full year ended December 31, 2024, listed under the heading Forward-Looking Statements in the Company's most recently filed Form 10-Q and other risks and uncertainties, which may be detailed from time to time in reports filed by CONMED with the SEC. Any and all forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and relate to the Company's performance on a going-forward basis. The Company believes that all forward-looking statements made by it have a reasonable basis, but there can be no assurance that management's expectations, beliefs or projections as expressed in the forward-looking statements will actually occur or prove to be correct.
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Miami Herald
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Perez Art Museum in Miami hosts photo book speed date event
It was October of 2022 when Miami-based photographer Josh Aronson got an idea that he knew would bring people in to see his exhibit. 'I mounted an exhibition at Baker–Hall Art (formerly Club Gallery) in Miami. I remembered a speed date artist talk I'd attended years earlier, hosted by the incredible photographer Shaniqwa Jarvis in New York. I loved the format and thought, 'What if you removed the stage and made the format democratic?' I figured everyone in the arts has at least one photo or art book they treasure.' He invited people to the gallery with a photography or art book in hand in a speed-date style format. It worked. On Thursday, July 3 from 6 to 8 p.m., Aronson brings 'Photo Book Speed Date' to Thursdays at PAMM (Pérez Art Museum Miami), the first time he'll host his artist-led program at a museum. 'Last year, I brought it to Green Space Miami, and then hosted it in New York with MANUAL. Now it's coming to a museum for the first time and I couldn't be more excited.' So is the means the book, and the end your dream date? 'Not exactly,' says Aronson. 'It borrows from the traditional speed dating format, without the romantic expectations. Instead, it's about connecting through a shared love of art and photo books. You bring your favorite and share it with someone across from you. They'll share theirs, too. By the end of the night, you've met a ton of new people, seen dozens of art and photo books you might not have had access to, and had real conversations rooted in curiosity, enthusiasm, and a love of art and photography.' And there are matches made, in some respect. 'The idea of a 'match' is really flexible. I've seen artists meet curators, photographers meet printers, and even mentees find mentors. I intentionally open the night to everyone––from students to collectors, from gallery people to appreciators—because the potential for connection is bigger when everyone's in the room together,' says the creator. There's never a charge to participate and Aronson hopes to keep in that way. Art and photography books can be expensive or hard to get your hands on. I love that 'Photo Book Speed Date' creates a space where we can share access—where one person's bookshelf becomes everyone's inspiration, even if just for an evening.' If you go: WHAT: Photo Book Speed Date WHERE: Pérez Art Museum Miami, 1103 Biscayne Blvd., Miami WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, July 3 COST: Programming on terrace is free, but RSVP necessary; Admission to the galleries is $18 for adults and free for PAMM members INFORMATION: (305) 375-3000 and is a nonprofit media source for the arts featuring fresh and original stories by writers dedicated to theater, dance, visual arts, film, music and more. Don't miss a story at
Korea Herald
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Park Chun-hue writes across borders — and touches hearts
Tony-award winner on 'Maybe Happy Ending' 'I wanted to present a world that feels familiar yet strangely unfamiliar to Korean audiences, and one that feels foreign yet oddly relatable to international audiences,' said Park Chun-hue, also known as Hue Park, reflecting on the origins of "Maybe Happy Ending," the 2025 Tony Award-winning musical he co-created with Will Aronson. That creative vision has defined Park's approach as a writer and it has resonated widely. Developed with longtime collaborator Aronson, "Maybe Happy Ending" has become one of Korea's most beloved original musicals, recently making history on Broadway with six Tony Awards, including best musical. For Park, "Maybe Happy Ending" represents more than accolades: It marks a deeply personal artistic milestone. 'It was the first time Will and I built a story entirely from scratch. Creating a world and characters without a pre-existing source was both exhilarating and terrifying," he said in a recent email interview. "I don't particularly know why it is loved. From when we first began writing in 2014 to the Broadway opening last fall, we kept refining it, trying to improve its quality even a little. I'd like to believe that's the reason," Park said. Set in a near-future Seoul, 'Maybe Happy Ending' follows the story of Oliver and Claire — two outdated HelperBot androids discarded by their human owners — who find each other and form a bond neither expected. On June 8, "Maybe Happy Ending," the Broadway hit adapted from a Korean musical released 10 years ago, won six Tony Awards, including best musical, best book of a musical and best original score. Park became the first Korean citizen to win a Tony. Central to that process is Park's extraordinary creative partnership with Aronson. Though often introduced in Korea as the composer, Aronson has co-authored every narrative layer of the show. 'In the US, we're simply called writers -- whether working with notes or words,' Park explained. Their collaboration of 17 years has grown from professional partnership to a kind of artistic kinship, sustained by daily conversations, shared sensibilities and deep mutual respect. 'We've never divided the work between us. Every challenge, every joy, every step forward — we've gone through it together.' Bringing the show to Broadway involved more than translation; it required a full-scale reimagining. The production was expanded to include dynamic set changes, a larger orchestra and new scenes that were previously left implied in the Korean staging. Some dialogues and songs were also trimmed to streamline the narrative. These changes weren't made for spectacle, Park noted, but as part of a careful process to elevate the story's emotional precision and accessibility. Still, the essence of the original "Maybe Happy Ending" remained intact — and its emotional resonance transcended language. One audience member's story stayed with Park. During a solo trip to New York, the man had purchased tickets to 10 different shows. "Maybe Happy Ending" was the fifth. Moved beyond expectation, he sold the remaining tickets, changed his flight, and returned home early to be with his wife. Later, as a Valentine's Day gift, he brought her back to New York so they could see the show together. 'He didn't even send that story to me directly,' Park said. 'But I took it as one of the greatest compliments I've ever received.' As Park reflects on what lies ahead, his goal remains simple yet resolute: to keep creating, with sincerity and purpose. 'As long as I continue to feel the impulse and desire to tell stories and share music, I want to remain a steady and sincere creator,' he said. 'I've now spent nearly half my life between Seoul and New York, and as someone who works between two cultures and languages, I hope to tell stories that offer a slightly different perspective -- stories that resonate with many people and carry meaning.'
Korea Herald
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Park Chun-hue writes across borders -- and touches hearts
Tony-award winner on 'Maybe Happy Ending' 'I wanted to present a world that feels familiar yet strangely unfamiliar to Korean audiences, and one that feels foreign yet oddly relatable to international audiences,' said Park Chun-hue, also known as Hue Park, reflecting on the origins of "Maybe Happy Ending," the 2025 Tony Award-winning musical he co-created with Will Aronson. That creative vision has defined Park's approach as a writer and it has resonated widely. Developed with longtime collaborator Aronson, "Maybe Happy Ending" has become one of Korea's most beloved original musicals, recently making history on Broadway with six Tony Awards, including best musical. For Park, "Maybe Happy Ending" represents more than accolades: It marks a deeply personal artistic milestone. 'It was the first time Will and I built a story entirely from scratch. Creating a world and characters without a pre-existing source was both exhilarating and terrifying," he said in a recent email interview. "I don't particularly know why it is loved. From when we first began writing in 2014 to the Broadway opening last fall, we kept refining it, trying to improve its quality even a little. I'd like to believe that's the reason," Park said. Set in a near-future Seoul, 'Maybe Happy Ending' follows the story of Oliver and Claire — two outdated HelperBot androids discarded by their human owners — who find each other and form a bond neither expected. On June 8, "Maybe Happy Ending," the Broadway hit adapted from a Korean musical released 10 years ago, won six Tony Awards, including best musical, best book of a musical and best original score. Park became the first Korean citizen to win a Tony. Central to that process is Park's extraordinary creative partnership with Aronson. Though often introduced in Korea as the composer, Aronson has co-authored every narrative layer of the show. 'In the US, we're simply called writers -- whether working with notes or words,' Park explained. Their collaboration of 17 years has grown from professional partnership to a kind of artistic kinship, sustained by daily conversations, shared sensibilities and deep mutual respect. 'We've never divided the work between us. Every challenge, every joy, every step forward — we've gone through it together.' Bringing the show to Broadway involved more than translation; it required a full-scale reimagining. The production was expanded to include dynamic set changes, a larger orchestra and new scenes that were previously left implied in the Korean staging. Some dialogues and songs were also trimmed to streamline the narrative. These changes weren't made for spectacle, Park noted, but as part of a careful process to elevate the story's emotional precision and accessibility. Still, the essence of the original "Maybe Happy Ending" remained intact — and its emotional resonance transcended language. One audience member's story stayed with Park. During a solo trip to New York, the man had purchased tickets to 10 different shows. "Maybe Happy Ending" was the fifth. Moved beyond expectation, he sold the remaining tickets, changed his flight, and returned home early to be with his wife. Later, as a Valentine's Day gift, he brought her back to New York so they could see the show together. 'He didn't even send that story to me directly,' Park said. 'But I took it as one of the greatest compliments I've ever received.' As Park reflects on what lies ahead, his goal remains simple yet resolute: to keep creating, with sincerity and purpose. 'As long as I continue to feel the impulse and desire to tell stories and share music, I want to remain a steady and sincere creator,' he said. 'I've now spent nearly half my life between Seoul and New York, and as someone who works between two cultures and languages, I hope to tell stories that offer a slightly different perspective -- stories that resonate with many people and carry meaning.' gypark@
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Monsoon season expected to be 'normal,' but burn scars could trigger flooding in Ruidoso
The monsoon season typically brings the most rainfall to the region, from June 15 to Sept. 30. This year, West Texas and most of New Mexico have equal chances for above-normal, near-normal, or below-normal precipitation. While rain is often welcomed in the Desert Southwest, precipitation in forested areas, particularly in Ruidoso, can lead to dangerous flooding. Burn scars left behind from last year's South Fork and Salt Fires can make matters worse — even a quick-moving storm can dump a large amount of water, creating serious runoff, said Zachary Aronson, meteorologist with the National Weather Service. "Any heavy rain that falls on the burn scars will run across the ground to drainages and streams," Aronson said. "Those eventually will go into town, where the buildings and homes are. So that's what we are worried about." Ruidoso typically experiences monsoon a bit earlier in the season, Aronson said. Heavy storms hit the area on June 10, days before the start of the monsoon. One resident captured video of a heavy flow of water shortly after rain began to fall in Ruidoso's upper canyon, a stark reminder of flooding that happened last year as a result of burn scars left behind from wildfires. In July 2024, rainfall transformed roads into rushing rivers, leaving people trapped in homes and vehicles submerged. The heavy rain also caused damage to the Ruidoso Downs Track, impacting races, which had to be moved to Albuquerque. "Things are a little bit better up there compared to last year in terms of susceptibility to debris flow and runoffs, but still pretty susceptible area," Aronson said. "We definitely keep a close eye with those burn scars." As of June, the National Weather Service is forecasting wetter conditions from July to early August, followed by a break in mid-to-late August, and then a return to wetter conditions in September. Ruidoso will experience daily rain chances in the summer, with thunderstorms brewing in the mornings and early afternoons, Aronson said. "We are expecting a more active monsoon season and not as dry as what we've seen in the past couple years," he said. "We're expected to be about normal." When it comes to temperatures, there is a 50-70% chance that temperatures will lean toward above-normal for the entire state of New Mexico, as well as parts of West Texas. If you are a Ruidoso resident or planning a visit, the village has released a real-time road conditions map. The RAIN (Ruidoso Alert Information Network) map is provided to inform the public about flooded roads and is continuously updated, according to the Village of Ruidoso. The map also displays any active wildfires in the area. Self-fill sandbags are now available to residents through the end of summer. There is a 30-bag limit per household. In the 2024 monsoon season, more than 440 tons of sand and approximately 50,000 sandbags were distributed for residents and businesses, according to the Village of Ruidoso. Sandbags are available at the following locations: Ruidoso Convention Center, 111 Sierra Blanca Drive Wingfield Park, 311 Center St. Sometimes floods develop slowly, and forecasters can anticipate where a flood will happen days or weeks before it occurs. Often, flash floods can occur within minutes, sometimes without any visible sign of rain. Being prepared can save your life and give you peace of mind. Create a Communications Plan Assemble an Emergency Kit Know Your Risk Sign Up for Notifications Prepare Your Home Prepare your Family/Pets Charge Your Essential Electronics Leave During a flood, water levels and the rate at which the water is flowing can quickly change. Stay informed and monitor local radio and television stations. Avoid flood waters at all costs and evacuate immediately when water starts to rise. Stay Informed: Listen to radio and television, including NOAA Weather Radio if possible, check the Internet and social media for information and updates. Get to Higher Ground: If you live in a flood-prone area or are camping in a low-lying area, get to higher ground immediately. Obey Evacuation Orders: If told to evacuate, do so immediately. Lock your home when you leave. If you have time, disconnect utilities and appliances. Practice Electrical Safety: Don't go into a basement or any room if water covers the electrical outlets or if cords are submerged. If you see sparks or hear buzzing, crackling, snapping or popping noises--get out! Stay out of water that may have electricity. Avoid Flood Waters: Don't walk through flood waters. It only takes 6 inches of moving water to knock you off your feet. If you are trapped by moving water, move to the highest possible point and call 911 if possible. Natassia Paloma may be reached at npaloma@ @NatassiaPaloma on Twitter; natassia_paloma on Instagram, and Natassia Paloma Thompson on Facebook. More: How hot will it get in Texas this summer? Here's what Farmer's Almanac predicts for 2025 This article originally appeared on El Paso Times: Monsoon season begins June 15; burn scars raise flood risk in Ruidoso
