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USA Today
4 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Previewing the 2025 season for Penn State DE Bobby Mears with his player profile
Previewing the 2025 season for Penn State DE Bobby Mears with his player profile Going into the 2025 football season, Nittany Lions Wire will examine each player listed on the Penn State roster. Over the preseason, each profile will cover the player's background, how recruiting websites rated them coming out of high school, and what role they will play for James Franklin this season. Walk-on defensive end Bobby Mears enters his third season at Penn State having no prior playing experience. He redshirted his first year on campus while earning a pair of Developmental Squad Defensive Player of the Week honors. Here's a brief outlook for Mears entering the 2025 season. Preseason Player Profile Hometown: West Chester, Pennsylvania Height: 6-4 Weight: 258 lb Class in 2025: Redshirt sophomore Recruiting Rankings Class of 2023: Unranked Mears wasn't ranked by any recruiting services out of Malvern Prep High School. Depth Chart Overview Though Abdul Carter, Amin Vanover, Smith Vilbert and Joseph Mupoyi all departed from the room this offseason, there's still plenty of talent vying for playing time headed into 2025. Dani Dennis-Sutton, Zuriah Fisher, Max Granville and Jaylen Harvey are favored to comprise the two-deep next season, leaving little room for players like Mears to see the field. It's possible he becomes a contributor on special teams.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund Announces Appointment of New Independent Directors
HOUSTON, May 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (the 'Company' or 'KYN') announced today the appointments of Holli C. Ladhani and Michael N. Mears as independent directors of the Company, effective immediately. Following the retirements of Anne K. Costin and Albert L. Richey earlier this year, the appointments of Ms. Ladhani and Mr. Mears return the Company's Board to eight members, seven of whom are independent. Holli C. Ladhani is an experienced executive and board director in the energy, chemicals, power, and infrastructure sectors. Ms. Ladhani most recently served as President, Chief Executive Officer, and a member of the board of directors of Select Energy Services, Inc., a publicly traded provider of water management and chemical solutions to the energy industry. Prior to that, she was Chairman and CEO of Rockwater Energy Solutions, where she also held earlier executive roles, including Chief Financial Officer. Earlier in her career, Ms. Ladhani served as Executive Vice President and CFO of Dynegy Inc., and began her professional journey at PricewaterhouseCoopers. Ms. Ladhani currently serves on the boards of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), AmSpec, and the forthcoming Amrize spin-off from Holcim (NYSE: AMRZ). She previously served on the boards of Marathon Oil (until its acquisition by ConocoPhillips in 2024), Atlantic Power, Noble Energy, and Rosetta Resources. She has also served on the Board of Trustees of Rice University since 2018. Ms. Ladhani holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Baylor University and an MBA from Rice University. Michael N. Mears is an accomplished executive in the energy infrastructure sector and an experienced director in the energy and power sectors. Mr. Mears most recently served as Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P., a publicly traded pipeline and storage company, from 2011 until his retirement in April 2022. He joined Magellan at its formation in 2002 and held several senior leadership roles, including Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President of Transportation and Terminals. Prior to Magellan, Mr. Mears held a range of management positions at Williams Pipeline Company, the predecessor to Magellan, where he began his career in 1985. Mr. Mears currently serves on the boards of Devon Energy Corporation (NYSE: DVN) and Sempra (NYSE: SRE). At Sempra, he chairs the Corporate Governance Committee and serves on the Executive and Compensation and Talent Development Committees. Mr. Mears holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical and Petroleum Refining Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines. 'We are honored to welcome Holli and Mike to KYN's Board of Directors,' said Jim Baker, Chairman, President, and CEO. 'Their extensive experience in the energy and power sectors – as both senior executives and directors – will bring valuable insight to our Board. The energy and power infrastructure sectors continue to be very dynamic, and I am confident their insights will strengthen our ability to evaluate opportunities in these sectors with greater perspective,' concluded Mr. Baker. Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (NYSE: KYN) is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, whose common stock is traded on the NYSE. The Company's investment objective is to provide a high after-tax total return with an emphasis on making cash distributions to stockholders. KYN intends to achieve this objective by investing at least 80% of its total assets in securities of Energy Infrastructure Companies. See Glossary of Key Terms in the Company's most recent quarterly report for a description of these investment categories and the meaning of capitalized terms. The Company pays cash distributions to common stockholders at a rate that may be adjusted from time to time. Distribution amounts are not guaranteed and may vary depending on a number of factors, including changes in portfolio holdings and market conditions. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy, nor shall there be any sale of any securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer or sale is not permitted. Nothing contained in this press release is intended to recommend any investment policy or investment strategy or consider any investor's specific objectives or circumstances. Before investing, please consult with your investment, tax, or legal adviser regarding your individual circumstances. 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Axios
27-05-2025
- Automotive
- Axios
5 cool things to see inside the reimagined IMS museum
After 17 months on the shelf, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum reopened to the public early last month. Why it matters: It came back with a whole new vibe and more than $60.5 million in upgrades that completely transformed the experience. Zoom in: The change was so staggering that four-time Indy 500 winner Rick Mears was stopped in his tracks when he laid eyes on a new gallery honoring the accomplishment he shares with just three other drivers in history. "It's unbelievable. It really is," Mears told the Associated Press. Catch up quick: The museum closed in November 2023 to undergo its first major renovation in 40 years that packs in 40,000 square feet of additional space for new attractions. Fun fact: Accessibility was a major focus of the renovation, including a new wheelchair-friendly racing simulator controlled by the steering wheel instead of the pedals, and a wellness room designed for anybody who needs a break from the action. The museum has also partnered with Kulture City to provide sensory bags that can be checked out at the Welcome Center and establish "headphone areas" for those with sensitivities to noise. Here are five new museum highlights: 🏁 Start your engines The new "Starting Line Experience" is a looping, immersive video experience that lets visitors experience the thrill of being inside IMS on race day, from "Back Home Again In Indiana" to the Snake Pit. 🏆 The GOATs "Best of the Best: The Four-Time Winners" is a ground-floor gallery of cars, suits and more dedicated to Indy 500 careers of Rick Mears, A.J. Foyt, Al Unser and Helio Castroneves. 🥛 Milk on the mezzanine A new mezzanine for non-vehicle treasures includes one of Alex Palou's suits, the NASCAR Cup Series Brickyard 400 trophy and a history on why winners chug milk. 🙌 Going hands-on An all-ages interactive area has racing sims, a dedicated STEAM classroom, games to test reaction time and the opportunity to feel like you're actually part of a pit crew. 🏎️ Rad new rides Car buffs, rejoice. It's still historic cars as far as the eye can see, with the addition of 14 new cars from Chip Ganassi Racing, including five Indianapolis 500 winners. Officials said it is the museum's largest vehicle acquisition since 2011 and the first time modern-era cars have been added to the collection. If you go: 4750 W. 16th St. Open 9am-5pm daily. Tickets start at $25.
The National
23-05-2025
- Business
- The National
Scottish Labour transparency row over Hamilton by-election candidate
Davy Russell, who will contest the upcoming Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election, previously worked as a consultant to a subsidiary of Mears Group in North Lanarkshire. Russell has refused to take part in a TV debate ahead of the by-election on June, and has been accused of being unable to 'string a handful of words together'. Last year it was alleged that Mears Scotland LLP had falsified at least 13,000 maintenance records, after a whistleblower reported the firm to the local authority's auditors. READ MORE: John Swinney calls for cost of living plan before Keir Starmer meeting North Lanarkshire councillors then postponed signing a new £1.8 billion contract with the firm, that would have provided maintenance and repairs for the authority's 36,700 council houses and every council building. However, Russell's links to Mears have not appeared on any party literature for the by-election, or his biography on the party's website, the Guardian reports. Russell told Scottish Labour in his application for the by-election candidacy that he worked for the firm as a part-time consultant, as well as an unpaid trustee for disabilities charity Sense Scotland. Party officials told the Guardian that Russell worked for a Mears subsidiary two days a week from the start of 2025, until April when he was selected as a candidate. Previously Russell worked as a senior official at Glasgow City Council. (Image: Supplied) His campaign biography neglects to mention his links to Mears, instead stating that he 'supports people with disabilities, helps run a local hospice'. Bianca Lopez, Glasgow chair of tenants' union Living Rent, said: "Mears Group have had controversy after controversy in Scotland with accusations of poor housing conditions and re-traumatising people with their accommodation. 'In England, they have been accused of overcharging for repairs. "Our MSPs need to represent all of their constituents, asylum seekers included. There is clearly a deep conflict here. 'Right now, asylum seekers and refugees need as much protection as possible. Russell's conflict of interest means he is completely unable to stand up for refugees and stand up to Reform. READ MORE: Reform woo oil and gas companies with tax and regulations slash "Multinational corporations have no place in our politics, especially ones which receive government contracts." An SNP spokesperson said: 'This will certainly raise eyebrows in Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse – Scottish Labour must come clean.' A Labour source, who was critical of the omission and told the Guardian the selection process was tightly controlled, added: 'It's outrageous they're trying to hide it. The party needs to be straightforward with the public about the candidates it's putting forward.' Scottish Labour would not comment directly on why it had not mentioned Russell's links to Mears. 'Prior to being a candidate, Davy Russell used his expertise in local government to support work being done at North Lanarkshire council,' a spokesperson said. READ MORE: Supreme Court ruling on sex 'misinterpreted' says Lady Hale 'It's this lifetime of experience in delivering public services he will use to deliver for the people of Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse.' Mears is one of the UK's largest housing and maintenance groups. It has ties with South Lanarkshire council and other Scottish local authorities, and has contracts with the Home Office to house asylum seekers in the area. Scottish Labour is facing defeat in the by-election, and fears it could come in third behind Reform UK, which would send shockwaves through Scottish politics ahead of the Holyrood 2026 election. Recent polling has suggested Reform could become the official opposition in the Scottish Parliament.
North Wales Live
23-05-2025
- North Wales Live
Police to attend sentencing of murderer Dean Mears over 'trouble' fears in public gallery
Police officers will attend the sentencing of the "abhorrent" murderer of a much-loved nan over concerns for potential "trouble". Dean Mears, who was this month convicted of killing Catherine Flynn in Wrexham, will be sentenced at Caernarfon Crown Court on June 20. Mears' defence barrister expressed concerns that the wider public had been invited in a Facebook post to watch the hearing from the public gallery and "the more the merrier". Simon Killeen, defending, warned that "heat could rise" during such an emotional occasion. But the prosecution told the judge at a hearing today that police officers would attend. You can sign up for all the latest court stories here Last week a jury unanimously found Mears guilty of murdering 69-year-old Catherine Flynn after breaking into her home in Cefndy Road, Rhyl, last October. Mears, 34, of Bodelwyddan Avenue, Kinmel Bay, killed her there but gave no explanation for his actions, the court heard during a nine-day trial. After the jury foreman announced the verdict there had been a thunderous shout of "Yes" from people in the public gallery, with one man there yelling: "Yeh dirty rat." Today there was a hearing for the prosecution to formally offer no evidence against Mears over two burglary charges. Andrew Jones KC said there was "no public interest" in a prosecution on those matters. The judge His Honour Rhys Rowlands directed that not guilty verdicts be recorded in respect of those allegations. He also raised the subject of the sentencing date on the murder conviction. Simon Killeen, defending, said Mears' family have decided not to attend that hearing on June 20. He pointed out the circumstances on such occasions "sometimes cause heat to rise for a period". He added: "There's a flare message on Facebook Messenger inviting as many people as possible to go to attend the sentencing, concluding 'the more the merrier' ", and he warned there could be "difficulties" in the small public gallery. Mr Jones KC told the court the crown would notify the police. "We will ensure there are some uniformed officers there," he added. The sentencing hearing will be held in Caernarfon.
