Press Releases

Sales executive and industry veteran brings dynamic strategy expertise to bolster sales initiatives and foster continued growth CEDAR FALLS, IA – May 10, 2022 – CBE Companies (CBE) announced today that Lynn Reynolds has joined the company as Chief Sales Officer. In this role, Reynolds is responsible for translating business strategies into maximum profits commensurate with the best interest of the organization, clients, employees, and the community. “We are
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New CPO role focused on strategic people management and prioritizing the employee experience CEDAR FALLS, IA – April 28, 2022 – CBE Companies (CBE) announced today that Dr. Albert Smothers has joined the company as Chief People Officer. In this role, Smothers is responsible for developing and executing the human capital strategy in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of the organization in the areas of succession planning, talent management,
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CBE veteran to lead financial team and aid strategic growth initiatives in her new role as CFO CEDAR FALLS, IA – November 17, 2021 – CBE Companies (CBE) announced today that Melissa Bechtel has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer. "Melissa has proven herself to be an invaluable corporate leader since joining CBE in 2013," stated Erica St. John, President of CBE Companies and former CFO. “We are positioned for her to take the lead with our financial teams and capital
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New Employer Looks Forward to Building Relationships with the Residents and Businesses of Clarksville CEDAR FALLS, IA – July 8, 2021 – When CBE Companies held their ribbon-cutting ceremony back in April, management was not only celebrating the opening of CBE’s  new location and offering job opportunities, but also the excitement that comes with becoming part of a new community. CBE isn’t your typical call center employer—they are a family-oriented company
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CEDAR FALLS, IA – June 22, 2020 – Tom Penaluna (Chairman and CEO, CBE) announced today that CBE has donated to establish a fund, in conjunction with the Waterloo Community Foundation, to which contributions can be made in support of the Waterloo Police’s efforts to improve race relations in our local community. These funds will be directed towards the City of Waterloo, Iowa with the goal to assist the City in improving race relations between the Police Department and the Black Community.
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