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10-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Toll Brothers Announces Gregg Ziegler to Succeed Marty Connor as CFO
Gregg Ziegler FORT WASHINGTON, Pa., July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE: TOL) ( announced today that Gregg Ziegler, Senior Vice President, Investor Relations & Treasurer and 23-year company veteran, will succeed Marty Connor as Chief Financial Officer at the end of the Company's fiscal year on October 31, 2025. Following his retirement, Mr. Connor will continue to serve the Company as a senior advisor for a one-year period. During this time, in addition to supporting a smooth transition of CFO responsibilities, he will provide strategic advice and support to Mr. Ziegler and the rest of the executive team. Upon his promotion, Mr. Ziegler will report directly to Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Douglas C. Yearley, Jr. and assume responsibility for the Company's accounting, treasury & finance, tax, investor relations, risk management, internal audit, mortgage, title and information technology functions. 'During his 17 years with Toll Brothers, Marty has been an outstanding leader, business partner and financial steward. He has played a central role creating value for our stakeholders and we look forward to continuing to benefit from his perspective and expertise as a senior advisor. Marty has built a deep bench of talent within our financial organization, and we are pleased to have a strong leader in Gregg Ziegler ready to step into this important role. Given his extensive experience in our finance department, strong partnership with our operations teams, and long-term relationships on Wall Street, Gregg has an unmatched understanding of our business, and I am confident that he is the right leader to continue our track record of financial success,' said Yearley. In his current role, Mr. Ziegler has responsibility for the Company's investor relations, capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, corporate strategy, land financing activities and financial planning and analysis functions. He began his career at Toll Brothers in 2002 as an Assistant Finance Director within the Finance and Investor Relations department and has held various roles of increasing responsibilities since then. In 2010, Mr. Ziegler was promoted to Senior Vice President and was appointed Treasurer in 2013. In May 2024, he assumed additional responsibilities as head of the Investor Relations department. Mr. Ziegler holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and a Master of Business Administration degree from Villanova University. ABOUT TOLL BROTHERSToll Brothers, Inc., a Fortune 500 Company, is the nation's leading builder of luxury homes. The Company was founded 58 years ago in 1967 and became a public company in 1986. Its common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol 'TOL.' The Company serves first-time, move-up, empty-nester, active-adult, and second-home buyers, as well as urban and suburban renters. Toll Brothers builds in over 60 markets in 24 states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Washington, as well as in the District of Columbia. The Company operates its own architectural, engineering, mortgage, title, land development, insurance, smart home technology, and landscape subsidiaries. The Company also develops master-planned and golf course communities as well as operates its own lumber distribution, house component assembly, and manufacturing operations. Toll Brothers has been one of Fortune magazine's World's Most Admired Companies™ for 10+ years in a row, and in 2024 the Company's Chairman and CEO Douglas C. Yearley, Jr. was named one of 25 Top CEOs by Barron's magazine. Toll Brothers has also been named Builder of the Year by Builder magazine and is the first two-time recipient of Builder of the Year from Professional Builder magazine. For more information visit Toll Brothers discloses information about its business and financial performance and other matters, and provides links to its securities filings, notices of investor events, and earnings and other news releases, on the Investor Relations section of its website ( From Fortune, ©2025 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license. FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTThis release contains or may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. One can identify these statements by the fact that they do not relate to matters of a strictly historical or factual nature and generally discuss or relate to future events. 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Such statements may include, but are not limited to, information related to: market conditions; mortgage rates; inflation rates; demand for our homes; our build- to-order and quick move-in home strategy; sales paces and prices; effects of home buyer cancellations; our strategic priorities; growth and expansion; our land acquisition, land development and capital allocation priorities; anticipated operating results; home deliveries; financial resources and condition; changes in revenues, profitability, margins and returns; changes in accounting treatment; cost of revenues, including expected labor and material costs; availability of labor and materials; selling, general and administrative expenses; interest expense; inventory write- downs; home warranty and construction defect claims; unrecognized tax benefits; anticipated tax refunds; joint ventures in which we are involved; anticipated results from our investments in unconsolidated entities; our ability to acquire land and pursue real estate opportunities; our ability to gain approvals and open new communities; our ability to market, construct and sell homes and properties; our ability to deliver homes from backlog; our ability to secure materials and subcontractors; our ability to produce the liquidity and capital necessary to conduct normal business operations or to expand and take advantage of opportunities; the outcome of legal proceedings, investigations, and claims; management succession plans; and the impact of public health or other emergencies. 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The major risks and uncertainties - and assumptions that are made - that affect our business and may cause actual results to differ from these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: the effect of general economic conditions, including employment rates, housing starts, interest and mortgage rates, home affordability, inflation, consumer sentiment, availability of financing for home mortgages and strength of the U.S. dollar; market demand for our products, which is related to the strength of the various U.S. business segments and U.S. and international economic conditions; the availability of desirable and reasonably priced land and our ability to control, purchase, hold and develop such land; access to adequate capital on acceptable terms; geographic concentration of our operations; levels of competition; the price and availability of lumber, other raw materials, and home components; the impact of labor shortages, including on our subcontractors, supply chain and municipalities; the effect of U.S. trade policies, including the imposition of tariffs and duties on home building products and retaliatory measures taken by other countries; the effects of weather and the risk of loss from earthquakes, volcanoes, fires, floods, droughts, windstorms, hurricanes, pest infestations and other natural disasters, and the risk of delays, reduced consumer demand, unavailability of insurance, and shortages and price increases in labor or materials associated with such natural disasters; risks arising from acts of war, terrorism or outbreaks of contagious diseases, such as COVID-19; federal and state tax policies; transportation costs; the effect of land use, environmental and other governmental laws and regulations; legal proceedings or disputes and the adequacy of reserves; risks relating to any unforeseen changes to or effects on liabilities, future capital expenditures, revenues, expenses, earnings, indebtedness, financial condition, losses and future prospects; the effect of potential loss of key management personnel or unsuccessful management transitions; changes in accounting principles; risks related to unauthorized access to our computer systems, theft of our and our homebuyers' confidential information or other forms of cyber-attack; and other factors described in 'Risk Factors' included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2024 and in subsequent filings we make with the Securities and Exchange Commission ('SEC'). 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Globe and Mail
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Globe and Mail
America's National Parks™ Awards $250,000 to 11 National Park Service Units for Educational Programs Honoring America's 250th Anniversary
Fort Washington, Pa. - June 26th, 2025 - America's National Parks™ is excited to announce it has awarded a total of $250,000 to 11 National Park Service units through the America's National Parks™ 250th Grant Program - History Happens Here. This grant supports the parks' efforts in the upcoming celebrations for the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution. 'It's amazing to be able to support the national park sites and Rangers through this grant program to enhance the visitor experience and stories told at these American Revolution sites,' says Stan Anton Marketing & Communications Manager at Eastern National. 'We're extremely confident that these grant funds will be put to good use, and I personally can't wait to get out there to see these programs come to life. Many of these exhibits will live well beyond 2026 and will be another tool to provide educational opportunities on our nation's history.' America's National Parks™ is thrilled to support these 11 parks to fulfill educational programs supporting America's 250th over the course of the next year and a half. These programs will be underway no later than Spring 2026. The Parks and Programs Grant Recipients: Andersonville National Historic Site will use the America's National Parks™ grant funds for travel assistance to take their new America's 250th traveling trunk program to schools and other off-site locations in the park's commuting area. The trunk is a tool to teach classes and groups the story of our nation's Prisoners of War, especially those during the American Revolution. Boston National Historical Park will use America's National Parks™ grant funds to support commemorative events for the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill with multi-day events. This project encourages local visitors and tourists to engage in a variety of experiences around citizenship, national identity, and belonging. Fire Island National Seashore will use America's National Parks™ grant funds to develop a series of exhibits that explore the multifaceted history of the William Floyd Estate and its inhabitants as part of America's 250th commemoration. Using museum objects, archival documents, and historic photographs, these exhibits will illuminate key themes, including the role of labor at the estate, the experiences of women within the household, the military service of both the Floyd family and the laborers who lived and worked on the estate, and William Floyd's contributions to the Revolutionary War and the founding of the nation. Fort Stanwix National Monument will use America's National Parks™ grant funds to create a professional development experience for local teachers, a traveling exhibit about child life/involvement at Fort Stanwix and in the Continental Army, an America's 250th ranger-led offsite education program geared towards 4th and 5th-grade students, and an America's 250th lesson plan to reach schools too far away from the park to either visit or schedule an offsite program. Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park will use America's National Parks™ grant funds by installing five high-quality reproduction artworks at key locations throughout the park. Each piece will represent a distinct era in America's 250-year history, including the Cherokee period, European settlement, the American Revolution, the Antebellum era, the Civil War, the Civil Rights movement, and the present day. Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site will use America's National Parks™ grant funds to engage the public and community partners in exploring the history and legacy of George Washington's first Revolutionary War headquarters through dynamic programming. Funding will support speaker honoraria, event filming for future online access, and outreach efforts to expand audience engagement. Minute Man National Historical Park will use America's National Parks™ grant funds to create an exhibit space in its exhibit room for its musket balls, new exhibit panels, and reconfigure the exhibit room to include an original piece from the North Bridge for display. Moores Creek National Battlefield will use America's National Parks™ grant funds to create audio descriptions of park exhibits and create a tactile map of Moores Creek National Battlefield. This will ensure that more visitors to the park can enjoy and understand the park's story by making it as accessible as possible. New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park will use America's National Parks™ grant funds to provide an honorarium for a scholar, an honorarium for an artist, and the necessary funds to mount an exhibition, all related to an upcoming book about William Rotch Sr., a Quaker from Nantucket accused of disloyalty four times in three countries over two decades (1775 – 1795). He became a cautionary tale for those who dared dissent. Salem Maritime National Historic Site will use America's National Parks™ grant funds to expand the interpretive story of the park's rich privateering history by developing four separate exhibits across the park to reach prospective visitors across a full range of locations including the park's Visitor Center, during Park Ranger guided Derby House tours, visitors to the America's National Parks™ shared Waite and Pierce store, and outdoor displays on the waterfront. Springfield Armory National Historic Site will use America's National Parks™ grant funds to stage three special events designed to recenter and reinterpret the role that the area of Springfield Armory National Historic Site played in the American Revolution. Investing in these events — 'Preparing the Noble Train,' 'State Fair for All of New England,' 'The Continental Arsenal at Springfield,' and 'Reenactment of Henry Knox's Noble Train of Artillery' — will bring this site's exceptional history to a broader audience. Through these grants, America's National Parks™ aims to deliver on its mission to enhance visitor experiences and support the preservation of national parks. For more information on America's National Parks™ and how it is supporting the National Park Service during America's 250th Anniversary, visit here. About America's National Parks™: America's National Parks™ provides quality educational experiences to national park visitors through our park stores, interpretive services, and custom products. Proceeds from your purchases and donations at America's National Parks™ stores support education and preservation at the National Park Service sites where we operate. We provide products and services that inspire people to enjoy and protect America's national parks for future generations of park lovers. For over 70 years, we've been a loyal supporter of the National Park Service, giving back more than $183 million in aid, thanks to your purchases and donations.
Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Yahoo
Watch: Loose goat evades capture for weeks in Maryland
June 24 (UPI) -- A goat on the loose in a Maryland town has been feasting on residents' lawns and dodging capture attempts for several weeks. Fort Washington resident Jeffrey Herbert said the goat, which he dubbed Billy the GOAT, can often be seen squeezing between neighborhood fences in the early morning. Herbert said animal control has responded multiple times, but officers haven't been able to get a hold of Billy. "He can't be caught," Herbert told NBC Washington. "Somebody owns him. They need to come get him." Maine State Police experienced the difficulty of wrangling loose goats earlier this month when 15 of the animals escaped from a trailer in the northbound lanes of the Maine Turnpike in Falmouth. The goats were safely rounded up without any injuries to humans or animals.
Associated Press
19-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
R2 Recycling Hosts Community Electronics Recycling Events Across the U.S.
Contact R2 Recycling Today to Create a Greener Future for Your Community FORT WASHINGTON, PA, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2025 / / -- R2 Recycling, a national leader in responsible electronics recycling, is proud to continue its mission of helping communities across the country reduce electronic waste through locally hosted collection events. These events provide a simple, accessible, and environmentally friendly way for residents and small businesses to dispose of old or unwanted electronics while making a positive impact on their neighborhoods. As the volume of obsolete electronics continues to grow, so does the urgency to recycle them safely and responsibly. Televisions, laptops, printers, cell phones, and other devices often contain materials that can harm the environment if sent to a landfill. R2 Recycling's community-focused collection events ensure that these items are processed properly—keeping hazardous materials out of landfills and promoting a culture of sustainability. 'People want to do the right thing, but often they just don't know where to bring their old electronics,' said a spokesperson for R2 Recycling. 'That's why we've made it a priority to partner with local governments, schools, and community groups to host events that are convenient, well-organized, and open to the public.' Bringing Electronic Recycling to the Local Level R2 Recycling's events are designed to serve a wide audience—from individual households clearing out their basements to small businesses looking for a safe way to dispose of obsolete equipment. The company works closely with municipalities, counties, and nonprofit organizations to coordinate logistics, promote awareness, and ensure smooth operations on event day. Items typically accepted at these events include: Desktop and laptop computers Monitors and televisions Tablets, smartphones, and accessories Printers, scanners, and fax machines Small appliances and peripherals Wires, cables, and power cords In many cases, the events are free to attend, and friendly staff are available to help unload vehicles and answer questions about what can be recycled. Making Recycling Accessible and Impactful For many residents, these events are the most convenient opportunity to dispose of electronics all year. By hosting dozens of collection events annually throughout various states, R2 Recycling ensures that proper recycling is not just a good idea—it's an easy one too. 'We want people to walk away feeling empowered,' the spokesperson continued. 'It's not just about getting rid of a device—it's about participating in something bigger. Every item recycled keeps harmful materials out of the environment and brings us closer to cleaner, safer communities.' A Win for the Environment and Local Communities R2 Recycling emphasizes that these events aren't just about waste reduction—they're about community engagement and education. By collaborating with schools, civic groups, and environmental organizations, R2 Recycling uses its platform to spread awareness about the importance of responsible disposal and the long-term benefits of a cleaner waste stream. In many cases, local students or volunteers are invited to help run the events, turning them into teachable moments about environmental responsibility, technology reuse, and sustainability. How to Host or Find a Local Event Community leaders, schools, and municipal officials interested in hosting a collection event can contact R2 Recycling directly to learn more about scheduling, promotion, and logistics. The company offers full support from planning to execution and ensures compliance with all applicable local regulations. 'Every event is a chance to make a difference,' said the spokesperson. 'It's about neighbors helping neighbors, towns taking pride in their environment, and showing that recycling doesn't have to be complicated—it just has to be accessible.' About R2 Recycling R2 Recycling provides trusted electronics recycling services to communities, businesses, and government agencies across the United States. With a focus on environmental responsibility, data security, and community engagement, the company offers pickup services, ongoing recycling programs, and public collection events that make it easy for everyone to contribute to a cleaner planet. To learn more about hosting or attending a recycling event, contact: AJ Boufarah R2 Recycling +1 (866) 509-7267 [email protected] Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
National Post
16-06-2025
- Business
- National Post
Amtech Software Announces Strategic Growth Investment from Vista Equity Partners
Article content FORT WASHINGTON, Pa. — Amtech Software, a leading provider of enterprise software for the packaging industry, today announced a strategic growth investment from Vista Equity Partners ('Vista'), a global technology investor that specializes in enterprise software. The investment will support Amtech's continued innovation across its suite of enterprise resource planning (ERP), manufacturing execution systems (MES) and automation solutions and accelerate its mission to digitally transform the global packaging industry. Article content Amtech's integrated software platform enables packaging manufacturers to manage and automate mission-critical operations—from order entry and production planning to inventory management, equipment maintenance, and real-time performance analytics. Purpose-built for packaging manufacturers in the corrugated, folding carton, flexible packaging and label markets, Amtech's software platform helps drive plant-wide efficiency, reduce waste and improve visibility across the entire operation. Today, Amtech supports more than 600 customers worldwide, powering the systems behind billions of boxes and labels produced each year. 'Amtech is on a mission to modernize the packaging industry through software innovation, automation, and connected workflows,' said Chuck Schneider, CEO of Amtech Software. 'With Vista's partnership and deep experience in scaling software businesses, we'll be able to advance our product roadmap, invest in our people and new innovative solutions and deliver even greater impact to our customers.' Article content With Vista's support, Amtech can accelerate enhancements to its cloud-based platform, deepen integration between its ERP and MES, and leverage AI and machine learning to help packaging manufacturers unlock new levels of agility and productivity. Article content 'Amtech delivers mission-critical software that supports every stage of the packaging production lifecycle, empowering manufacturers to operate with precision, speed and scale,' said Patrick Severson, Co-Head of Vista's Foundation Fund and Senior Managing Director. 'As the industry faces rising complexity and increasing customer expectations, we believe Amtech is uniquely positioned to help manufacturers work smarter and adapt faster. We're excited to partner with the Amtech team to accelerate growth, product innovation and impact for customers worldwide.' Article content Vista's investment comes from its Foundation strategy, the firm's middle-market strategy that focuses on investing in emerging software leaders and scaling them into durable software franchises. Launched in 2009, Vista's Foundation strategy utilizes a systematic approach to value creation individually tailored to each of its portfolio companies designed to drive operational excellence and catalyze their next phase of growth. Article content 'Amtech combines deep industry expertise with strong customer relationships and a clear perspective on the future of packaging technology,' said Jake Hodgman, Managing Director at Vista Equity Partners. 'We share their commitment to modernizing operations for manufacturers and are thrilled to support them in this next chapter of growth.' Article content Preston Thomas, Managing Director at Peak Rock Capital said, 'As investors focused on partnering with family and founder led business, we are very pleased to have supported Amtech over the last several years, during which time we helped grow the business and position it for sustained and long-term growth. As a leading global software investor, we are confident that Vista will be a strong partner to Amtech moving forward, and we are proud to helped them reach this important milestone.' Article content Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Kirkland & Ellis LLP served as legal counsel for Vista and William Blair served as financial advisor to Vista. Article content About Amtech Software Article content Amtech Software is a leading provider of enterprise resource planning (ERP), manufacturing execution systems (MES), and automation software built specifically for the packaging industry. Amtech serves corrugated, folding carton, and label converters with integrated solutions that streamline operations, improve efficiency, and enable digital transformation across the plant floor and beyond. Learn more at About Vista Equity Partners Vista is a global technology investor that specializes in enterprise software. Vista's private market strategies seek to deliver differentiated returns through a proprietary and systematic approach to value creation developed and refined over the course of 25 years and 600+ transactions. Today, Vista manages a diversified portfolio of software companies that provide mission-critical solutions to millions of customers around the world. As of December 31, 2024, Vista had more than $100 billion in assets under management. Further information is available at Follow Vista on LinkedIn, @ Vista Equity Partners, and on X, @ Vista_Equity. Article content About Peak Rock Capital Article content Peak Rock Capital is a leading middle-market private investment firm that makes equity and debt investments in companies in North America and Europe. Peak Rock's equity investment platform focuses on opportunities where it can support senior management to drive rapid growth and performance improvement, with expertise in corporate carve-outs and partnering with families and founders seeking first-time institutional capital. Peak Rock's credit platform invests across capital structures, with a broad mandate to provide flexible, tailored capital solutions to middle-market and growth-oriented businesses. Peak Rock's real estate platform makes equity and debt investments in small to mid-sized real estate assets in attractive, growing geographies. For further information about Peak Rock Capital, please visit Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content Media Contacts: Article content For Amtech Mark Sekula Director of Marketing msekula@ (267) 968-2047 Article content For Vista Equity Partners Brian Steel media@ (212) 804-9170 Article content Article content Article content
