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environment where students not only earn a degree but also gain valuable real-world experiences through internships, ser- vice learning, interdisciplinary programs and more. “Every Pierpont Culinary Academy student has a person- alized support system, and our faculty and staff work hard to make sure students take advantage of the opportunities we present to them to grow as a culinarian,” says David Beighley, dean of Pierpont’s School of Human Services. Alderman Elected to the Board of Directors for State Bancorp, Inc. Frank Alderman, MD, has been elected to the board of directors for State Bancorp, Inc., a lo- cally owned and man- aged financial services company that serves as the bank holding com- pany for Clear Moun- tain Bank. Alderman is chairman and former chief execu- tive officer of MedEx- press Urgent Care, a di- vision of OptumHealth. Under his stewardship, the company experienced exponential growth and Frank Alderman, MD. success while maintain- ing its focus on providing a best-in-class patient experience. The company currently oper- ates more than 300 neighborhood medical centers and worksites across 27 states, serving millions of consumers each year. “We are extremely excited to add Frank to our holding company board,” says David Thomas, president and CEO of Clear Mountain Bank. “His