The American Biographical Institute is pleased to announce the appointment of Nancy Jane Tate as a founding member of its International Women’s Review Board, an initiative to support individual accomplishments around the globe.

As a founding member, Tate will serve as an advisor, recommending individuals whose recognition is based on successes deemed admirable and influential to their peers.

The American Biographical Institute is a reference publisher documenting biographical information for more than 40 years. ABI reference source books provide authoritative guides for business consultants, researchers, reporters, scholars, biographers, librarians, corportations, interviewers, students, historians, sociologists and many others.

There is no discrimination as to the level of an individuals’s contribution, but only in the effort and involvement in achieving worthwhile endeavors that make a difference.

Tate will assist the ABI in the significant task of recognizing these individuals.



John and Carissa Clack of Texarkana have been recognized for outstanding sales achievement by National Companies by reaching the distinguished PD2 level.

The Clacks have demonstrated a belief in National Companies model and their beliefs package, said Angela Loehr Chrysler, CEO and president of National Companies Inc.

“Clearly our organization benefits from a motivated, committed sales force,” Chrysler said. “John and Carissa has shown an understanding of how dedication and a belief in your product can result in sales success, and we look forward to watching John and Carissa grow.”

National Companies Inc., is a coast-to-coast business that offers membership savings in more than a dozen industries through independent sales representatives.

Members can save on goods and services such as home furnishings, communications, fine jewelry and more.