Third Bench Inc (THBD)

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8-K -- Nov 2nd -- Departure of Jeffrey M. Canouse and Appointment of David Fair

DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS, COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS



Departure of Jeffrey M. Canouse and Appointment of David Fair



Effective October 20, 2021, Jeffrey M. Canouse, Chief Executive Officer of New America Energy Corp. (the “Company”) resigned from his position as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Director, and the Board of Directors accepted the appointment of David Fair, as the Company’s new Chief Executive Officer and Director to replace Mr. Canouse on that date.



Mr. Canouse’s resignation was not due to any disagreement with the Company or its Board of Directors.



David Fair is the Chief Executive Officer of Third Bench Holdings, LLC. Mr. Fair is an experienced executive with extensive involvement executing growth and turnaround strategies. He leads Third Bench’s executive management team, identifies suitable synergistic M&A targets, and execute operational strategies. In addition to David’s Operational experience, he has spent over decade is various roles including investment banking, consulting, and strategy.



Prior to founding Third Bench, Mr. Fair was Vice President at Vaughan Capital Advisors, a boutique merchant bank in Los Angeles focused on the entertainment, technology and media sectors. He has also served as a Senior Associate at Auspex Capital and as an Associate at Corner Capital Partners.



Mr. Fair attended the USC Marshall School of Business for his M.B.A and completed a bachelor’s degree from Cal State Channel Islands, where he studied Economics and Psychology. He is part of the 40 under 40 class of 2021 for the Wood Industry.



ITEM 9.01 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.



(d) Exhibits. The following exhibits are filed with this report:

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