| Name | Title | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
Rand Shamas |
Director, IT Infrastructure & Security | Profile |
Bigelow is the M + A Advisor exclusively for owners of high-performing private companies — Entrepreneur Owner-Managers with their skin in the game. Our scrappy boutique firm behaves as one collaborative team. Leveraging our independence and exclusive EOM focus, we have helped hundreds of clients build and capture Enterprise Value while respecting their values, their legacy and the intersection of their professional and personal goals. Frequently our work with clients goes on for years in advance of a wealth-building transaction. Unlike virtually all of the firms with which we compete, we are independently owned. We have only one source of revenue — our Entrepreneur Owner-Manager clients. No referral fees. No investing, trading, lending, or underwriting. No buy-side advisory. No products to sell. No conflicts. We aspire to be completely aligned with achieving our clients potential, striving endlessly to be masters of our craft.
With a global footprint spanning Europe, North and South America, Asia, and Africa, Sodecia operates business units that partner with the worlds leading automakers to develop innovative products and services. We specialize in stamping and welding, producing high-quality automotive components. Our technology centers in Europe provide comprehensive collaborative engineering services, delivering solutions that add value through advanced technologies, sustainability, agility, simplicity, and customer satisfaction. Sustainability is at the heart of our operations. We are committed to reducing our environmental impact through various initiatives, including the implementation of cutting-edge technologies and sustainable practices. Our dedication to sustainability ensures that we are not only meeting the needs of today but also preserving resources for future generations. At Sodecia, we believe in continuous improvement and innovation. Our global team is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life through the development of solutions for the automotive sector. Together, we are driving forward to create a safer, more efficient, and sustainable future. Explore more about our mission and values on our website.
Ethos is a life insurance company founded in 2016 by Peter Colis and Lingke Wang. The company focuses on making life insurance more affordable and accessible by using technology to simplify the application process. Ethos operates as a licensed insurance agency, partnering with third-party carriers like Legal & General America, TruStage, and Ameritas. Ethos offers an online application process that provides instant quotes, allowing customers to apply for life insurance quickly. The company utilizes a proprietary underwriting engine to assess health and eligibility, ensuring suitable coverage options. Ethos also supports a network of independent insurance agents, facilitating both direct-to-consumer and agent-assisted sales. The primary product offered is term life insurance, tailored to meet individual needs. With significant funding from investors such as Sequoia, Accel, Google Ventures, Goldman Sachs, and Softbank, Ethos has established itself as a major player in the U.S. life insurance market, aiming to protect millions of families.
BKD CPAs & Advisors is a top-tier CPA and advisory firm dedicated to helping people and businesses realize their goals. Our approximately 2,900 dedicated professionals offer solutions to clients in all 50 states and internationally. Our expertise goes well beyond the standard accounting services to include risk management, technology, wealth management and forensic and valuation services. Our clients represent a wide range of industries, and were even part of an alliance of firms that gives us a global reach.
Southern Bancorp is a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and B-Corp based in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. Established in 1986, it aims to strengthen underserved communities through financial services and development programs. The organization has grown significantly, now managing assets between $2.6 and $2.8 billion and serving around 65,000 customers in Arkansas and Mississippi. Southern Bancorp operates through three main entities: Southern Bancorp Bank, which provides traditional banking services; Southern Bancorp Community Partners, a nonprofit focused on financial education and support; and Southern Bancorp Incorporated, a holding company for strategic growth. The organization offers a range of services, including checking and savings accounts, loans, financial literacy workshops, and grants for community projects. With 56 locations and a commitment to equitable access, Southern Bancorp emphasizes long-term community impact, particularly in economically distressed areas.