| Name | Title | Contact Details |
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Mark Jordan |
Director of IT Security | Profile |
Ernie Ball Music Man is a premium instrument manufacturer based in San Luis Obispo, California. Founded in the early 1970s, the company specializes in handcrafted electric guitars and basses. It was originally established as Music Man by ex-Fender associates, including Leo Fender, and was acquired by Ernie Ball Inc. in 1984. Under the leadership of Sterling Ball and his family, the company has focused on meticulous craftsmanship and high-quality standards. The product lineup includes iconic instruments like the StingRay bass and the Silhouette guitar, both known for their innovative features and playability. Ernie Ball Music Man continues to develop new models, limited editions, and signature instruments in collaboration with musicians. The company prioritizes artist needs and has a strong commitment to supporting both established and emerging talent through sponsorships and events.
Aspire General Insurance is a California-based insurance provider that specializes in private passenger auto insurance. Founded in 2012, the company operates in Arizona, California, and Michigan, offering services in both English and Spanish. Aspire has an AM Best rating of B++ (Good) with a Stable outlook, indicating its financial stability. The company focuses on liability and physical damage coverage for private passenger vehicles. It provides 24/7 claims reporting and in-house processing, along with online and mobile tools for policy management, payments, and document access. Aspire offers flexible payment options, including low down payments and installment plans. Their customer support features bilingual call centers and automated solutions for policy updates and claims tracking, ensuring a responsive service experience.
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.
Custom Goods Logistics is a full-service logistics company based in Carson, California, with over 60 years of experience in the industry. As a nationally-recognized third-party logistics (3PL) provider, the company employs around 600 people and generates annual revenue of $195.9 million. Custom Goods operates a fleet of more than 175 trucks and manages over 7 million square feet of warehouse space across the United States. The company offers a range of logistics solutions, including warehousing, transportation, specialty freight forwarding, and centralized exam stations. Custom Goods specializes in omni-channel fulfillment, integrating e-commerce, retail, and wholesale operations with advanced inventory management. They serve various sectors, including food and beverage, retail, automotive, industrials, e-commerce, and manufacturing, providing tailored solutions to meet specific client needs. The company emphasizes data-driven decision-making, personalized customer service, and timely solutions, positioning itself as a partner dedicated to supporting business success.