Northern Reliability, a burgeoning electric power solutions provider, announced today that Jim Iversen is assuming the role of President and CEO of the company. Iversen, formerly Chairman and CEO for M&I Strategic Partners and business consultant for Northern Reliability, brings experience and vision to his new role.

“This is an exciting moment for Northern Reliability as we chart our path for success with Jim Iversen at the helm. His proven leadership skills will be a huge asset to the company,” said former CEO and founder of Northern Reliability, Jeff Mack.

Norwich University officials announced Professor Michael Armstrong of Brock University in Ontario, Canada, will be this year’s visiting research chair and Fulbright scholar in the Studies in War and Peace department beginning January 2014.

Armstrong will be using his mathematical modeling skills to collaborate with Norwich professors and students on the study of military conflicts. This interdisciplinary research seeks to understand why past battles turned out the way they did, and explore how future combat might unfold.