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Business Wire
23-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
American Express Elects Randal K. Quarles and Noel Wallace to Board of Directors
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Express Company (NYSE: AXP) today announced that Randal K. Quarles and Noel Wallace have been elected to its Board of Directors, effective July 23, 2025. With these appointments, the American Express Board increases to 14 members. Mr. Quarles has served as the Executive Chairman and Co-Founder of The Cynosure Group, a diversified investment firm, since 2022. He previously served as Vice Chairman for Supervision of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System from 2017 to 2021, during which time he was also appointed Chair of the Financial Stability Board. 'We are honored to welcome Randy, who brings decades of financial services, public service, financial regulation and private equity experience, to our Board,' said Stephen J. Squeri, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at American Express. 'As a distinguished leader who helped shape the U.S. financial regulatory framework, as well as the global financial system, he will add invaluable perspectives to American Express.' Mr. Wallace has served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Colgate-Palmolive Company (Colgate-Palmolive), a worldwide consumer products company, since 2019 and Chairman of its Board of Directors since 2020, after being elected to the Board of Directors in 2019. Mr. Squeri continued 'Noel has extensive leadership experience driving the growth and transformation of large-scale business operations and global consumer brands. His international operational acumen, and in-depth branding and marketing expertise will be tremendous assets to support our company's long runway for growth.' Mr. Quarles will join the Board's Nominating, Governance, and Public Responsibility Committee and Risk Committee. Mr. Wallace will join the Board's Audit and Compliance Committee and Compensation and Benefits Committee. Randal K. Quarles Prior to his appointment to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Mr. Quarles was Managing Partner of The Cynosure Group from its founding in 2013 to 2017, and a partner at The Carlyle Group, a global investment firm, from 2007 to 2013. Previously, he served as Under Secretary for Domestic Finance at the U.S. Department of the Treasury from 2005 to 2006, and Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for International Affairs from 2002 to 2005. During this tenure, Mr. Quarles was the Policy Chair of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. Earlier in his career, he was the U.S. Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund from 2001 to 2002; a Partner at the international law firm of Davis, Polk & Wardwell from 1993 to 2001; and Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Financial Institutions and Special Assistant to the Secretary of the Treasury for Banking Legislation from 1991 to 1993. Mr. Quarles currently serves on the Supervisory Board of Patomak Global Partners, LLC, a financial services consulting firm, and on the Boards of Directors of Intermountain Health, the largest hospital system in the Mountain West, and GSS UK Services Limited, a UK company providing compliance technology for financial firms. He received his Bachelor of Arts from Columbia University and his Juris Doctor from Yale University. Noel Wallace Mr. Wallace began his career at Colgate-Palmolive in 1987 and progressed through a series of senior management roles around the world, including President and Chief Operating Officer from 2018 to 2019, responsible for all of the operating units worldwide; Chief Operating Officer, Global Innovation & Growth and Hill's Pet Nutrition from 2016 to 2018; President, Colgate Latin America from 2013 to 2016; President, Colgate North America and Global Sustainability from 2010 to 2013; and other management positions of increasing responsibility at Colgate-Palmolive. Mr. Wallace previously served on the Board of Directors of Kellanova, formerly known as the Kellogg Company, from 2015 to 2018. He has been a member of the Board of Directors of The Consumer Goods Forum since 2019 and the Board of Trustees of New York Presbyterian Hospital since 2021. Mr. Wallace received his Bachelor of Business Administration from Texas A&M University. ABOUT AMERICAN EXPRESS American Express (NYSE: AXP) is a global payments and premium lifestyle brand powered by technology. Our colleagues around the world back our customers with differentiated products, services and experiences that enrich lives and build business success. Founded in 1850 and headquartered in New York, American Express' brand is built on trust, security, and service, and a rich history of delivering innovation and Membership value for our customers. With over a hundred million merchant locations across our global network, we seek to provide the world's best customer experience every day to a broad range of consumers, small and medium-sized businesses, and large corporations. For more information about American Express, visit and Source: American Express Company Location: Global
The Irish Sun
07-06-2025
- The Irish Sun
I defended female serial killer Aileen Wuornos who slaughtered six – chilling encounter PROVED why she was so dangerous
STARING into the eyes of a serial killer is not for the faint-hearted - but for one lawyer that was his daily reality. Christopher Quarles, 71, defended 48 people on Death Row - including notorious female serial killer 5 Aileen Wuornos killed six men between 1989 and 1990 Credit: Alamy 5 She was killed by lethal injection in 2002 Credit: Handout - Getty 5 Christopher Quarles, 71, defended 48 people on death row Credit: Supplied The mum-of-one, killed by lethal injection in 2002, brutally murdered six men after claiming she was raped while working as a prostitute. Her callous murder spree - between 1989 and 1990 - was the subject of the Wuornos was the only female client who Quarles, a public defence lawyer in Her 'Like the movie, big mothership and all. I'll be back.' Quarles recalled how he was regularly threatened by volatile Wuronos, whose mood would flip at the drop of a hat. "Aileen was a very sick girl," he told The Sun. "It was during the pendency of my representation, I would go see her on Death Row, and half the time she would thank me for doing what I was doing. 'The other half, she would accuse me of taking money under the table from the state and storm out of the interview. 'I think her diagnosis was borderline personality disorder. She perceived danger in her encounters with strange men applying her trade as a prostitute. 'Angel of Mercy' serial killer butchered OAPs weeks after release for another murder & modelled himself on Raoul Moat 'She perceived danger where maybe there was no danger, but it's a dangerous occupation, and I'm sure she got beat up and threatened on many occasions. 'You could tell she was having mental issues.' Quarles - a staunch critic of capital punishment - met Wuornos for the first time after she had already been sentenced to death. The dangerous killer was arrested in 1991 and went to trial the following year, when she was convicted and handed the death penalty. Quarles said: "Most of the time we'd just talk about the issues of the case and what I thought was going to win, and what wasn't going to win. "We didn't really get to know each other that way, we were talking law in her case. Aileen Wournos' killing spree IN November 1989, Wuornos shot dead convicted rapist Richard Mallory, 51, in what she claimed was an act of self defense. His body was found in woods several miles away from his abandoned car. Construction worker David Spears, 43, was Wuornos' next victim. He was shot six times and his naked body was found by a Florida roadside on 1 June 1990. Peter Siems, 65, was next on Wornos' hit list. The retired merchant seaman and devoted Christian was last seen alive in June 1990 when he left Florida for Arkansas. His car was discovered weeks later in Orange Springs, Florida, but his body was never discovered. Troy Burress, 50, was a sausage salesman whose body was found with two fatal bullet wounds by the road in August 1990. The most high-profile victim, 56-year-old Charles "Dick" Humphreys, was a former Chief of Police and retired US Air Force Major and child abuse investigator. His body was found in September 1990 with having been shot six times. Finally, Walter Jeno Antonio, 62, was a trucker whose half-naked body was found on a remote path in November 1990. Wuornos was arrested on an outstanding warrant in January 1991, and her girlfriend,d Tyria Moore, agreed with police to help get a confession to the murders, which she did on 16 January. She claimed all the men had tried to rape her and she was acting in self defense — but she was found guilty and executed on 9 October 2002. "She seemed mentally ill. Half the time she would thank me and half the time she would accuse me of working for the state. "There were elements of "Half the time she loved me because she thought I was representing her, and half the time she hated me because she thought I was throwing her under the bus." Death row killers As well as Wuornos, Quarles also defended Emilia Carr - at one point the youngest woman on Death Row in the US. And in 2004, he watched the execution of Johnny Robinson, convicted of the murder of Beverly St George 19 years earlier. Despite the sick crimes of his clients, he insists it hurts to see them die. "Some I was closer to than others," he added. 'Some I have developed relationships with and those hurt. Those hurt a lot. Some make me sad, I think it's not right. We shouldn't kill our citizens.' Carr was originally sentenced to death in 2010 for her role in the murder of Heather Strong, but was later resentenced to life in prison. 5 Emilia Carr was sentenced to death for her role in a murder but was later resentenced Credit: Alamy 5 Johnny Robinson was executed by lethal injection in 2004 Credit: Alamy She was just 26 years old at the time and would have faced death by lethal injection. Carr gave birth to her fourth child behind bars. They have all been placed into foster care since then. Quarles said she actually 'blossomed' while she was on Death Row. He added: 'Emilia really blossomed in prison, especially on Death Row, because she's pretty much left to her own devices. 'She started reading a lot, she was corresponding with people in Europe and she was learning a language. I'm against anybody being executed. It's not something that civilised societies do Christopher Quarles death row lawyer 'As she was mostly pregnant her whole adult life, with four kids by the age of 26, she never really had a chance to blossom. And that's what being locked up gave her. 'Her children were all dispersed into the foster care systems in the state of Florida, lost in the system forever.' He added: 'She was telling me more about how she was really enjoying life for change and who her most recent correspondent might be. 'That's what she would talk about, not death. Pen Pal programs that they have access to a lot of Europe. 'I'm against anybody being executed. It's not something that civilised societies do, but in addition to that, she was way less culpable than her co-defendant who basically got a life sentence on the first go around because he had better lawyers than she did at the trial.' Chilling final words Quarles only watched one execution after his client Robinson personally asked him to attend. Robinson was killed by lethal injection in 2004 over the murder of Beverly St George. He was on parole for a rape conviction in August 1985 when he came across St George's car in Florida after it broke down. She was abducted at gunpoint by Robinson and an accomplice and taken to a nearby cemetery, where she was raped by bother men and shot in the head. Robinson was arrested five days after for robbing four people in a disabled car and raping one of them. He requested Quarles watch him be executed - and the lawyer will never forget his final words. I guarantee this country has executed at least one, two or three innocent people over the years Christopher Quarles Quarles said: 'We were in a witness room and we didn't know what was happening. 'They escort you in and you sit there in chairs facing this panel of glass with a ratty curtain closed. "They had a tiny little speaker up in the corner of the room which provided sound between the execution chamber and where the witnesses were seated. 'And we sat there for a long time, we didn't know what was happening. We found out later that the US Supreme Court was considering whether to grant a stay or not. 'Eventually they opened the curtains and it was just surreal. "They read the death warrant and asked Johnny if he had any last words. He had told me he wasn't going to look at the witnesses. He was just going to stare at the ceiling. 'When they asked if he had any last words, he said, 'Later', and I smiled." Quarles told how Robinson's "chest heaved" as it took him up to ten minutes to die. 'The atmosphere was just surreal. I can't believe we're here doing this," he said. "We had got to know each other better, especially since I got him a new trial and I represented him during that retrial. 'So I got to see him a lot more in the days leading up to his execution.' Quarles, now retired, insisted he never felt conflicted when representing people who had committed heinous crimes. He added: 'I'm philosophically opposed to the death penalty, so I don't have a problem no matter how heinous the crime . 'There are so many reasons it's wrong. Economicall,y it makes no sense and there's evidence that this does not serve as a deterrent at all. 'There is no deterrence and it's very expensive. We get it wrong a lot. I guarantee this country has executed at least one, two or three innocent people over the years.'
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Yahoo
Missouri man seeking justice after assault by gang of motorcyclists
WEBB CITY, Mo. — A group of aggressive motorcycle riders puts a Webb City couple through an experience they say they'll never forget. 'I didn't think it would go that far, but it did,' said Webb City resident and business owner, Terry Quarles. What started as a quiet evening for Terry Quarles, quickly became something he and his girlfriend, Kristy will never forget. 'It was traumatizing, it was terrifying, just an absolute nightmare,' said Kristy Winter. On October 25, 2024, the couple was driving home from dinner, when they found themselves surrounded by 15-to-20 motorcycles driving erratically on North Range Line Road. 'They were riding wheelies and going through lights,' said Winter. 'I rolled my window down and told them, 'You need to straighten your driving up. It's ridiculous,' said Quarles. 'There were some words exchanged about, they need to calm their driving down and it went downhill from there very quickly,' said Winter. That's when the group of riders began to target the couple, and the truck Terry was driving. Fearing for their safety and the possibility of a collision, Kristy began recording the incident. It was also captured on one of the motorcyclist's helmet-cam and was later posted on social media. 'The further we got into Webb City, the closer they started getting to us. They surrounded us on both sides of the truck,' said Winter. 'They started throwing things at the truck, kicking the mirrors and smacking the mirrors, kicking the taillights, the headlights, the fenders, the doors,' said Quarles. 'That's when I told him, 'I'm calling the cops,' said Winter. While Kristy was on the phone with 911, the bikers turned into the parking lot of Whataburger in Webb City. Knowing there was damage to his vehicle, Terry pulled in right behind them. 'After beating on a vehicle, you know, you're thinking, 'I'm at least going to have a talk with these boys,' you know, and it went south quick. As soon as I stepped out, I knew I was in trouble,' said Quarles. 'Five or six of them jumped me and were kicking me. Broke two ribs, a concussion, both black eyes,' said Quarles. Meanwhile, Kristy was still on the phone with 9-1-1. 'I'm like, 'he's out of the truck,' then I'm like, 'they have him down on the ground and they're beating him,' and she goes, 'where?' and I said, 'Webb City Whataburger,' said Winter. 'I hung up and then I turned the camera on, thinking, 'okay, now I want to record who these people are in case charges can be filed against them,' said Winter. Seconds before officers arrived, the bikers were gone, leaving behind a parking lot littered with pieces of Terry's truck and blood from the attack. But the group of riders also left a digital trail of their alleged crimes. 'Between everybody, friends and family, we pulled up all this stuff on Facebook, because it was on Facebook. It was on their Facebook,' said Quarles. Terry says the videos helped his family identify at least two of those involved. Similar videos have also been posted on social media, showing large groups of motorcycles blocking intersections and wreaking havoc on Joplin roads. In Terry's case, that video evidence was then handed over to the Webb City Police Department. Months after the assault, investigators sent the case to the Jasper County Prosecutor's Office. 'It's been going on seven months now, and the prosecuting attorney in Joplin hasn't done a thing,' said Quarles. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Community activists in Greenville call for the city's police chief's resignation
Several Greenville community activists have called for the resignation of the city's police chief. During a press conference outside the Greenville City Public Safety Complex on April 18, Derrick Quarles, Bruce Wilson, and Paul Guy questioned how officers under internal investigation are allowed to quit and move to another agency, potentially creating future public safety issues. They also cited a lack of diversity within the department. In calling for Greenville Police Chief Howie Thompson's job, Quarles, who ran for Greenville County Council District 25 in 2024, said the chief isn't who the city needs to lead the department. "People call me from this agency all the time. They're sick and tired. Chief Thompson has got to resign," Quarles said. "He is not leading this agency effectively." Thompson declined to comment on the demand that he step aside or questions about officer resignations and the department's diversity. According to documents that show why officers left the department, at least four Greenville police officers resigned in 2022 while under an internal investigation. Those same officers joined other law enforcement agencies and received recommendations from police department officials. "This practice hides misconduct. It protects the careers of these officers, and it leaves our community exposed. It's not just negligence. This is unethical, and it's really dangerous," Quarles said. Quarles said it's an accountability issue and not an anti-police issue. "Time and time again, when an officer violates policy and breaks the law, they should not be allowed to resign and continue to work in law enforcement. They should be held accountable, just like any of us are," Quarles said. According to the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy, if an officer remains at the department during the internal investigation and is found guilty, the police agency must report the officer to the Justice Academy. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Training Council in Columbia would then judge the officer's case. More: Looking for an Easter egg hunt for the kids? Check out this list from Upstate communities If the Law Enforcement Council votes the officer guilty, the officer can no longer return to law enforcement. Wilson, another community activist who spoke during the press conference, said that officers who are allowed to do wrong will continue to do so if they are not reprimanded. "It creates an unsafe neighborhood for all of us," he said. The group also said the Greenville Police Department needs to do better in terms of having a diverse police force. In 2021, data obtained by The Greenville News through the Freedom of Information Act and the latest data available, the department was 87.5% white, 7.2% Black, 3.8% Hispanic, and 1.4% Asian, American Indian or native Alaskan. The city's population is about 20.5% Black, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Wilson said if law enforcement wants a good relationship with the community, its staff must mirror the people they protect. "Having an individual that looks like you, having an individual that you can have a dialogue with, it is beneficial. It's helpful," Wilson said. He further criticized the police department and said they're not making an effort to consider Black job candidates. "We're not saying that you should hire just anybody because they're African American or Black," Wilson said. "You hire people that are qualified. What we're saying the problem is you're not even looking, you're not even trying, you're not making the attempt. There are a host of people that look like me, that are qualified." This article originally appeared on Greenville News: Greenville activists criticize city's police; call for chief to quit
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Yahoo
Police arrest driver accused of race that caused serious bodily injury in Evansville
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Evansville Police arrested a man accused of causing an accident with injuries during a street race on Riverside Drive back in October. According to an affidavit, James Ramos, 23, admitted to racing another vehicle on October 12, 2024. Ramos reportedly told the authorities that the driver of the other car cut him off, forcing him to swerve out of the way and strike the curb, rendering his vehicle immobile. Second person arrested in street racing accident After this, police say three other vehicles – a gray Dodge Charger driven by Taron Coats, a maroon Dodge Charger driven by Lorenzo McRath, and a white Camaro driven by Raveion Quarles – had also begun racing down North Fulton Drive and turning onto Riverside Drive. Video surveillance reviewed by authorities showed the gray Charger crashing into Ramos' vehicle and landing upside down. Quarles attempted to avoid striking the vehicle, however police say Quarles struck Jumani Williams, who was attempting to push Ramos' vehicle out of the way. All drivers were transported to a nearby hospital for blood draws. Police say Coats had a blood alcohol content of 0.176 g/100mL; McRath had 0.123 g/100mL; Quarles had 0.049 g/100mL; and Ramos had 0.097 g/100mL. Police say Williams suffered fractures to his right femur, left arm, shoulders, hips and his upper spine. He also reported multiple facial fractures, and said his left eye was knocked out of the socket. He reported having to relearn how to walk and talk and undergoing extensive physical therapy. Ramos was arrested on Thursday and charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated causing serious bodily injury, criminal recklessness, aggressive driving and driving at unreasonable speed. He is being held in the Vanderburgh County Jail. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
