| Name | Title | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
Benjamin Opel |
Director, Security Operations Services | Profile |
We are a full service independent insurance brokerage firm. We have access to numerous national and regional carriers for personal and commercial product solutions for our clients. In addition to every day insurance solutions, our expanded markets enable us access to companies that specialize in retirement solutions. With over 15 years of advising our clients on risk management and insurance, we are able to confidently work with a young working professional just starting out, or the established high net worth family or closely held business with numerous needs. We leverage technology to make transitions seamless and our agency and carriers accessible beyond traditional office hours.
Ascend empowers entrepreneurial CPAs to reach their goals with an innovative growth model that brings their firms into the new age. Backed by private equity from people-focused Alpine Investors, Ascend is building a modern platform for regional accounting firms that enables them to stay independent while accessing the resources of a large CPA firm to help them grow. Ascend provides access to growth capital, robust talent acquisition, best-of-breed technology, a catalytic leadership system, shared back-office services, and modernized equity incentives so that firms can surmount todays industry challenges and reach their full potential. Founded in January 2023, the company attained revenues sufficient to qualify it as a Top 100 U.S. accounting firm within six months of operation.
Jordan & Skala Engineers is a leading consulting-engineering firm that specializes in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) engineering services. Founded in 1953 and headquartered in Norcross, GA, the company operates multiple regional design offices across the United States, allowing it to effectively meet the diverse needs of its clients. With a workforce of approximately 310 employees, Jordan & Skala Engineers is licensed to operate in all 50 states. The firm offers a wide range of services, including MEP engineering, structured cabling for communications, security system design, audio-visual solutions, and comprehensive energy services aimed at promoting sustainability. Additionally, the company conducts facility assessments to optimize existing buildings. Jordan & Skala Engineers is committed to engineering excellence, focusing on quality, safety, and strong client relationships through teamwork and innovative designs. The company has been recognized as a Top U.S. Workplace in 2023, underscoring its dedication to employee satisfaction and industry leadership.
EDGAR COUNTY BANK IS NOW PROSPECT BANK Edgar County Bank opened its doors in 1873 with a single mission: To help people achieve the American Dream. That mission is as true today as it was 144 years ago. Over time, weve grown alongside the Central Illinois community—and thanks to your support, weve expanded beyond Edgar County. Thats why, effective immediately, Edgar County Bank is now Prospect Bank: a name that reflects who we are today, and our plans for the future. We believe in the people of Central Illinois. As Prospect Bank, were not going anywhere. Were going everywhere—and were excited to show you what we can do for you. If you have any questions about our name change or anything related to Prospect Bank, dont hesitate to contact us. https://www.bankprospect.com/