ProfNet Experts Available on Reverse Mortgages, Construction Safety, More

NEW YORK, July 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Below are experts from the ProfNet network who are available to discuss timely issues in your coverage area. You can also submit a query to the hundreds of thousands of experts in our network – it's easy and free! Just fill out the query form to get started: http://prn.to/alertswire.

EXPERT ALERTS

• Hurricane Preparedness for Construction Sites
• Reverse Mortgages
• Five Things You Can Do to Increase Your Cash Flow

MEDIA JOBS

• Social Media Editor – The New Republic (NY)
• Copy Editor/Page Designer – Boston Herald (MA)
• Digital Journalist – PGA.com (PA)

OTHER NEWS & RESOURCES

• Pitching Business Media
• 4 Things to Consider When Sourcing Social Media for Your Stories
• ProfNet Success Story: Michelle Dutro, The Game Changer Podcast

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EXPERT ALERTS:

Hurricane Preparedness for Construction Sites
Scott Gerard
VP of Environmental, Health and Safety
Moss Construction
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting a 70 percent likelihood of 10-16 storms during the 2016 hurricane season (June-November), with one to four qualifying as a major hurricane, with winds reaching 111 mph or higher. Gerard can speak to how a construction company not only can prepare a job site for the 2016 hurricane season but also build to withstand the hurricane season and minimize risk to a job site, as well as the environmental, health, safety and security procedures for projects in the United States, the Caribbean and the Bahamas: "It goes without saying to prepare for the worst, and hope for the best. It is important to anticipate hazards and events that they could happen in your area. Like we saw with Hurricane Andrew, hurricanes are unpredictable and can change course and strength quickly. To truly be prepared, it is critical that your company practices and implements its hurricane preparedness plan to secure the job site and more importantly ensure the safety of your employees."
Gerard has knowledge on measures to mobilize, communicate and manage on-ground personnel in the case of an impending disaster. He is responsible for the implementation of all OSHA, EPA, DOT guidelines to minimize risk for staffs on site through streamline communication. He studied fire/safety engineering at the University of Cincinnati, where he obtained the status of Master Firefighter. He holds Professional Safety Certificates in General Industry (PCG), Construction (PCC) and Maritime (PCM) from the University of South Florida. He is an OSHA Outreach Trainer in all three areas, and is a First Aid/CPR/AED instructor. He is based in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
ProfNet Profile: http://www.profnetconnect.com/scottgerard
Website: http://mosscm.com
Contact: Robin Richards, [email protected]

Reverse Mortgages
Pete Engelken, CPA
Chief Operating Officer
Hanson McClain Advisors
"Like all financial products, reverse mortgage should only be used in the appropriate situations. Consumers should evaluate if downsizing is a realistic option for them, and possibly a better way to access home equity."
Engelken is chief operating officer for Hanson McClain Advisors, a California-based financial advising firm headquartered in Sacramento. He has more than 25 years' experience as a financial expert. As a firm, Hanson McClain Advisors has a lot of expertise in the reverse mortgage space, as they recently sold their company Liberty Reverse Mortgage to a fortune 500 company. Engelken was the CEO/president of Liberty Reverse Mortgage.
Website: https://www.hansonmcclain.com
Contact: Jasmin Flores, [email protected]

Five Things You Can Do to Increase Your Cash Flow 
Matt Sapaula
President
Money Smart Company
Sapaula shares five things you can do to become an entrepreneur now and increase your cash flow: 1) "Find a problem, a pain everyone experiences or a way to make people's lives better." 2) "Invest evenings and weekends to build your business or acquire skills. Don't leave your job yet." 3) "Sell your skills; offer your services." 4) Establish separate bank accounts for personal and business expenses. As long as you are seeking to build a trade or business, you qualify for many more tax deductions that a W2 employee does not get." 5) "Avoid a business that requires thousands of dollars of startup capital and something that does not bring positive cash flow in 90 days."
America's "Money Smart Guy," Sapaula, a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, has dedicated his professional career to spreading financial literacy through a positive message and empowering members of the middle class to take charge of their personal finances and realize financial independence. He provides families and individuals with the necessary tools and guidance to improve their financial literacy, make informed decisions, and achieve their short- and long-term goals for their financial lives. His "Money Smart" expertise has been featured in national, regional and industry media broadcasts and publications. He was the co-host and featured financial expert for MSN Money's reality television series, "The Invested Life," for two consecutive seasons. He's been interviewed on FOX Business and has had numerous appearances on Chicago's WGN, NBC, ABC and FOX television affiliates. His insights have also been highlighted in The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Advisor Today and Financial Advisor IQ.
Website: http://www.mattsapaula.com
Contact: Ryan McCormick, [email protected]

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MEDIA JOBS:

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• Social Media Editor – The New Republic (NY)
• Copy Editor/Page Designer – Boston Herald (MA)
• Digital Journalist – PGA.com (PA)

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OTHER NEWS & RESOURCES:

Following are links to other news and resources we think you might find useful. If you have an item you think other reporters would be interested in and would like us to include in a future alert, please drop us a line.

• PITCHING BUSINESS MEDIA. The Publicity Club of New York recently held a panel luncheon featuring some of the leading journalists covering business: Jonathan Clark of WCBS Newsradio 880, Tara Lynn Wagner of NY1 News, Aaron Task of Fortune, Adrienne Toscano of Bloomberg TV, James Ledbetter of Inc. magazine, and Julie Zeveloff of Business Insider. You can read some of the highlights here: http://prn.to/295pdFR

• PR NEWSWIRE MEDIA MOVES. Updating your media contact lists? Here's who's in and who's out at Associated Press, Sports Illustrated, Men's Health, Bloomberg News, Allure, Newsday, New York Post, Vice, StyleCaster, Education Week, IGN Entertainment, Oxford Eagle, The Daily Camera and more: http://prn.to/28XGiOO

• PROFNET SUCCESS STORY: MICHELLE DUTRO, THE GAME CHANGER PODCAST. For this month's featured success story, we caught up with Michelle Dutro, host of The Game Changer Podcast (www.thegamechangerpodcast.com). Dutro tells us she has had a lot of success using ProfNet to find guests, so we asked her to share her insight on how she uses ProfNet to find sources, and how other podcasters and journalists can take advantage of the network of experts: http://prn.to/michelledutro

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