Joseph Kask, Chief Executive Officer, blumshapiro.

“We are pleased to have Heather join our Advisory Services team. Heather brings a strategic, results-driven skillset and a proven track record in helping businesses enhance their risk capabilities,” said Joseph Kask, chief executive officer of blumshapiro.

WEST HARTFORD, Conn. (PRWEB)
December 23, 2019

blumshapiro, the largest accounting, tax and business advisory firm based in New England with offices in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island, announced today that Heather B. Bearfield has joined blum’s Advisory Services Group as a partner. She will be based out of blum’s Boston, Massachusetts office beginning December 2019.

Bearfield has more than 15 years of experience in leadership roles managing risk and building information security management programs. Heather has extensive experience in IT Risk Management Consulting, Information Security Governance, Corporate IT Audit and Corporate Operational Risk functions. In her new role, she will serve as a blum Partner for Cyber and IT Risk Services. She will be responsible for managing risk and building information security management programs for blum clients.

“We are pleased to have Heather join our Advisory Services team. Heather brings a strategic, results-driven skillset and a proven track record in helping businesses enhance their risk capabilities. She has been extremely successful in building best practice IT governance, risk and cybersecurity control management tools and processes and is fully committed to blum’s focus on enhancing client value,” said Joseph Kask, chief executive officer of blumshapiro.

“Joining blumshapiro is a wonderful opportunity for me to bring my extensive cyber and IT risk management skills to a firm focused on expanding its advisory services throughout the Northeast and beyond. I look forward to working with forward-thinking, experienced professionals focused on providing clients with world-class expertise in the ever-growing area of global security and intelligence,” said Bearfield.

Prior to joining blumshapiro, Bearfield served as Principal of Cyber and IT Risk Services, National Service Line Leader at Marcum LLP based in Boston. Bearfield has a record of performance, reliability and success at identifying process and control weaknesses, analyzing complex systems and working with clients to streamline operations. A sought-after speaker for many industry events, Bearfield led global and nationwide IT assessments in numerous vertical markets inclusive of manufacturing, banks, financial services, colocation hosting facilities and application service providers. She previously led a security practice involving the execution of Internal/External Vulnerability Assessments, Penetration Testing, Wireless Assessments and Social Engineering.

Bearfield’s professional affiliations include membership in the Information Systems Auditing and Control Association, the Institute of Internal Auditors, Cambridge’s Who’s Who, the Boston Chamber of Commerce Women’s Advisory Board and Nichols’ College Board.

Bearfield is also a national leader in diversity and inclusion programs and has helped develop the Women’s Initiative and Diversity Awareness, among others.

Bearfield received her Masters of Business Administration in 2001 from the University of Vermont (UVM) School of Business and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 2000 from UVM.

She is resides in Hopkinton, Massachusetts.

blumshapiro is the largest regional business advisory firm based in New England, with offices in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The firm, with a team of over 500, offers a diversity of services which include auditing, accounting, tax and business advisory services. blum serves a wide range of privately held companies, government and nonprofit organizations and provides non-audit services for publicly traded companies. To learn more visit us at blumshapiro.com.

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“I am honored to have the opportunity to collaborate, share best practices and contribute with my peers in the Forbes community,” said Conkle.

PLANO, Texas (PRWEB)
December 24, 2019

Tim Conkle, CEO of The 20, is celebrating his one-year anniversary as a member of the Forbes Technology Council, an invitation-only organization for senior leaders to publish original content, connect and excel.

“We are so pleased to have Tim Conkle entering year two as a member of Forbes Technology Council,” said Scott Gerber, founder and CEO of Forbes Councils. “Our mission with Forbes Councils is to bring together proven leaders from every industry, creating a curated, social capital-driven network that helps every member grow professionally and make an even greater impact on the business world, and Tim is an important part of that community.”

“Contributing to the Forbes Technology Council and connecting with other industry leaders has been an invaluable experience. I am honored to have the opportunity to collaborate, share best practices and contribute with my peers in the Forbes community. Having served the industry for a long time, the values of the community are in perfect alignment with The 20’s dedication to making a powerful impact through intelligent connections,” said Tim Conkle.

Tim Conkle’s past contributions to Forbes, as well as his contributions to a variety of other media outlets, can be viewed on The 20 Press page. His executive profile is also available on Forbes.

ABOUT FORBES COUNCILS

Forbes Councils is a collective of invitation-only communities created in partnership with Forbes and the expert community builders who founded Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC). In Forbes Councils, exceptional business owners and leaders come together with the people and resources that can help them thrive. More information is available at forbescouncils.com.

ABOUT THE 20

The 20 is an exclusive consortium for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) aimed at dominating and revolutionizing the IT industry with its standardized all-in-one approach. The 20’s robust RMM, PSA, and documentation platform ensures superior service for MSP clients utilizing their completely US-based Help Desk and Network Operations Center. Extending beyond cutting-edge tools and processes, The 20 touts a proven sales model, a community of industry leaders, and ultimate scalability. For more information, visit: http://www.the20.com.

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Fostering an atmosphere that prioritizes inclusivity and celebrates diversity is not only critical to our business, but also encourages open dialogue and empowers empathy among our team members. The many perspectives of our amazing people is what makes me #PersonivProud.” David Lesniak, CEO Personiv

AUSTIN, Texas (PRWEB)
December 23, 2019

Personiv, a global leader in accounting, back office, digital and customer contact outsourcing has been named as one of Comparably’s 2019 Best Companies for Diversity in the category of large companies with 500-plus employees. The accolade, announced by Comparably on December 12, 2019 is awarded to companies based on an aggregate score of individual, anonymous employee ratings by diverse team members directly on Comparably.com, which measure inclusivity, culture, compensation and more.

“We are honored to receive this award from Comparably, and we are incredibly grateful to our employees for making Personiv the inclusive, family-focused and welcoming company culture we enjoy,” said David Lesniak, CEO of Personiv. “The lived experiences of our employees span cultures, continents and languages. Fostering an atmosphere that prioritizes inclusivity and celebrates diversity is not only critical to our business, but also encourages open dialogue and empowers empathy among our team members. The many perspectives of our amazing people and the unique creativity they bring to the table is what makes me ‘Personiv Proud’.”

From November 19, 2018 to November 19, 2019, employees weighed in on 20 core aspects of Personiv’s culture that included ratings on several components from their overall satisfaction with work environment and career advancement to their quality of work-life balance and attitudes toward leadership. Personiv’s final rank of 89/100 is based on the responses and sentiment specifically from its diverse employees of color.

Personiv’s score placed the company on Comparably’s fourth quarter “Best Of” list, and within the top five percent of similarly sized companies with exceptional diversity scores. The top 50 winners of Best Companies for Diversity were determined by their numerical scores compared with the nearly 10 million ratings across 50,000 U.S. companies on Comparably.com.

“Employers who create workplaces that inspire, encourage, and support all diverse voices and contributions are critical to business growth, creativity, and innovation,” said Comparably CEO Jason Nazar. “Our annual Best Companies for Diversity list highlights organizations that diverse employees have collectively given top marks on in important core culture metrics, including compensation, leadership, and career opportunities.”

About Comparably: Comparably (http://www.comparably.com) is a leading workplace culture and

compensation site with a mission to make workplaces more transparent and rewarding. Employees can see how much they should be paid, rate their companies, and find their dream jobs through comprehensive and structured company data based on gender, ethnicity, age, experience, department, location, education, and company size. With 10 million ratings on 50,000 U.S. companies since its 2016 launch, Comparably has become one of the most trusted third party sites for workplace culture and a fast growing SaaS solution for employer branding.

About Personiv: Personiv provides quality accounting, back office, digital and customer contact outsourced solutions to companies large and small by developing customized processes, offering dedicated account management and delivering exceptional results. Based in Austin, Texas, their people-powered offshore professionals complete low-impact tasks with incredible efficiency, allowing customers to focus on goal-reaching strategic priorities and scalable business growth. Drawing on 35 years of experience and industry-leading in-house expertise, Personiv acts as an extension of client teams by hiring, training and retaining top talent at less than half the cost to provide tailor-made, global solutions. Visit https://personiv.com.

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“We really challenge our team for growth because if you don’t grow you’re simply drifting.” – Jeff Cook

CHARLESTON, S.C. (PRWEB)
December 23, 2019

“We were fortunate enough this year to grow from 24th place to 6th place. We are now more determined than ever to revamp to continue to grow in order to stay relevant,” says CEO Jeff Cook. “We really challenge our team for growth because if you don’t grow you’re simply drifting.”

To be eligible for the SC 25 Fastest Growing Companies Award, the company must be headquartered in South Carolina and be in business for at least three years and show revenues of more than $3 million in the last fiscal year. The companies are selected using a calculation based on year-over-year growth of revenue and employee headcount over the last three years (2016, 2017 and 2018).

Representatives of The Capital Corporation and partner sponsors made on-site visits of nominees to interview key personnel and view company operations.

“We are pleased with the strong nominations this year,” said George Moseley, principal of The Capital Corporation.

“It is an honor to be involved in recognizing the growth of South Carolina’s companies,” said Lori Coon, publisher of Columbia Business Monthly and Greenville Business Magazine and Charleston Business Magazine.

Once all the data is in hand, the selections are made. Winners are notified, but not given their ranking until the awards luncheon.

“There are more people working in South Carolina than ever before, and that is thanks in no small part to companies like 9 Round, Swampfox Technologies, JEAR Logistics, and the other 2019 SC Fastest Growing award winners. I congratulate them all and wish them many more successful years here in the Palmetto State.” Governor Henry McMaster.

In 2020, JCRE has big plans for expansion across state lines into North Carolina. With plans to open a new office in Rock Hill, Jeff Cook Real Estate will soon be a household name in the Carolinas. The company plans to open a fifth office in Charleston and is currently finishing up an office relocation to downtown Columbia.

In 2018, JCRE ranked at #24 and is now ranked at #6. Here are the top 10 fastest-growing companies in the state for 2019:

Number 10

The Hiring Group, Greer

Number 9

Preferred Home Services, North Charleston

Number 8

Advantage | Forbesbook, Charleston

Number 7

Intellectual Capital, Greenville

Number 6

Jeff Cook Enterprises, North Charleston

Number 5

Plus Plus USA, Greenville

Number 4

Diesel Laptops, Gilbert

Number 3

Clear Touch Interactive, Greenville

Number 2

Sunny Days Entertainment, LLC, Simpsonville

Number 1

Orange Bees, Greenville

About Jeff Cook Real Estate

The Jeff Cook Team focuses on leveraging each other’s strengths to provide exceptional service while maximizing each team member’s talents. In a company where entrepreneurship and out-of-the-box thinking are the driving factors of our success, we welcome industry leaders who challenge the norms and are looking to take their business to new heights. To learn more about joining the Jeff Cook Real Estate team visit http://www.JoinJCRE.com.

For Media Inquiries:

Megan Garrell

Jeff Cook Real Estate

Megan.Garrell@JeffCookRealEstate.com

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Monster Tree Service

“When I considered hanging up my corporate hat, I always thought I would become a general contractor,” said Rancilio. “But this opportunity came along, which allows me to work outside and help customers take care of their properties. I also like working with the Monster team because they give a lot

DALLAS (PRWEB)
December 23, 2019

Monster Tree Service, the nation’s first and fastest-growing tree service franchise, is expanding into Texas. Recently featured by SUCCESS magazine, Thrive Global, and Franchise Times, the Monster Tree Service franchise continues to build on its rapid three-year franchise system growth.

Business entrepreneur Christina Rancilio has purchased the rights to a Monster Tree Service Territory in Dallas, Texas, covering North and Northwest Dallas, Park Cities, White Rock Lake and surrounding areas. Rancilio is already getting down to business bringing the Monster brand to her community. Rancilio left a successful career as a technology consultant to pursue her entrepreneurial dreams and invest in Monster Tree Service.

“When I considered hanging up my corporate hat, I always thought I would become a general contractor,” said Rancilio. “But this opportunity came along, which allows me to work outside and help customers take care of their properties. I also like working with the Monster team because they give a lot of support to franchise owners.”

Josh Skolnick, CEO and Founder of Monster Tree Service, is confident that Rancilio will be a tremendous asset to the Monster Tree Service franchise.

“Christina is a perfect fit for the Monster Tree Service brand,” says Skolnick. “Her deep understanding of business, incredible work ethic, and entrepreneurial spirit make her a great addition to our team. I can’t wait to see her growth in the coming years.”

Monster Tree Service is the only franchise tree company capitalizing on the under-served $17 billion tree service industry. Monster Tree Service has achieved consistent year-over-year, 5 percent growth since 2009, resulting in a $10+ million business. Because it’s a high-upside opportunity, and a recession-proof business, Monster Tree Service expects to achieve $100 million in sales by 2021.

“The tornado that hit Dallas this year left a lot of devastation,” says Rancilio. “A lot of older mature trees were damaged, and homeowners are calling us to save their trees. One member of my team is a climber with 30 years of experience in tree care, so people know they can trust us to do a good job. We’re also excited to offer the community our wide array of services, including, plant health care, tree removal, shrub pruning and more.”

For more information about Monster Tree Service, please visit http://www.whymonster.com/.

For more information about Monster Tree Service franchise opportunities, please visit http://www.monsterfranchising.com/.

To learn more about CEO Josh Skolnick’s vision for Monster Tree Service, please visit https://www.monsterfranchising.com/vision-story.

About Monster Tree Service

Founded in 2008 in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, by Founder and CEO Josh Skolnick, Monster Tree Service is the nation’s first and fastest-growing franchise brand serving the $21 billion tree care industry. Over the past decade, Skolnick has aggressively built Monster Tree Service into a thriving national franchise system, working day and night to build the company into a multi-million-dollar business with more than 62 franchise partners and 166 territories sold in 28 states.

With dozens of fantastic franchise partners doing great work in their respective communities, Monster Tree Service expects to exceed $35 million in systemwide revenue in 2019. Each Monster Tree Service franchised outlet offers full-scale tree pruning and removal services, including tree pruning and trimming, tree removal, stump grinding, shrub maintenance, emergency services, plant health care, and various secondary services.

Monster Tree Service franchise owners possess high levels of business acumen and business-building skills that bring a rare level of professionalism to the tree care industry. Fully invested in this industry – both personally and professionally – Monster Tree Service owners provide wonderful opportunities to other professionals who have a shared vision of continuing to legitimize the tree care industry as a skilled trade. These industry professionals will have the tools, training, and respect to excel in providing unparalleled service to their clients and Make the World a More Beautiful Place, One Tree at a Time™.

Monster Tree Service is committed to educating all customers on the natural conditions, diseases and infestations that impact the health of their plants/trees and treating all issues with an environmentally friendly, “Do Not Harm” approach. It’s all part of the Monster Tree Service vision to partner with homeowners across the country to make their trees healthy, strong, and vital.

For more information about Monster Tree Service, please visit https://www.whymonster.com/.

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Good Leads CEO Bob Good

The goal is to quickly fill our client’s sales pipeline in the winter/spring such that they get an early start on their 2020 revenue goals, stated CEO Bob Good

SALEM, N.H. (PRWEB)
December 23, 2019

Good Leads® announces the “Strong Start 2020″ incentive plan with a focus on Q1 of 2020 that provides a 2 month pilot term offering for outsourced business development services. Good Leads will rapidly deploy a Strategic Strike inside sales team under their Prospect Builder® Program. The fast start offering features a delayed payment option to assist SMB’s with cash management.

Using a proven process and knowledge of a client company, the Good Leads Strategic Strike Team will skillfully act as their inside sales team. Key features of the Strong Start incentive plan are customization of an ideal prospect contact database; rapid deployment of seasoned outbound calling business development professionals; short term 2 month pilot program commitment that is scalable and extendable and a financial incentive of a delayed payment option on new programs.

The Good Leads “Strong Start 2020” incentive plan is also applicable to their Sales Builder® Program and Event Builder™ Program, respectively, to drive winter sales or event attendance. And in all cases, the plan is backed by Good Leads’ signature guarantee and warranty to further protect and maximize client’s marketing and sales investment.

Good Leads CEO Bob Good stated, “Many companies are uncertain as to how to deal with the many marketing spend options. In announcing the Good Leads ‘Strong Start 2020’ plan, we are creating an incentive for our technology clients to start the year with a pipeline of opportunities by offering a quick deployment of skilled business development resources. The goal is to quickly fill our client’s sales pipeline in the winter/spring such that they get an early start on their 2020 revenue goals.”

About Good Leads:

Good Leads is a leading provider of outsourced business development services including qualified B2B lead generation, setting phone, face to face and web demo appointments specializing in enterprise software, healthcare IT, network security and product design & engineering software and design services. For 17 years, Good Leads has partnered with 450 domestic and international institutions, from high-tech to governmental agencies, to develop and implement a business development strategy as part of their integrated marketing plan. http://www.GoodLeads.com; 866 894-LEAD

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