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Following A Year of Tremendous Momentum and Growth, LineSlip Solutions Adds Industry Veteran to Executive Team


LineSlip Solutions, the SaaS company at the heart of the commercial insurance industry’s digital transformation, today announces that Lee Stevenson has joined the company as President. In his new role, Lee will drive sales and support the company’s rapid and continued growth. Stevenson joins the company after spending 25 years at Marsh, most recently as a Managing Director and Operations & Technology Leader for the US and Canada.

“Having Lee Stevenson join LineSlip Solutions is a huge win for the company and represents the first time a senior executive has left a commercial insurance broker for an InsurTech company,” says Leo Bernstein, LineSlip’s Founder and CEO. “His deep industry knowledge, relationships and understanding of our customers’ needs is a game changer for LineSlip. I am looking forward to working with him to develop and deploy software solutions that help brokers, carriers and insureds save time and money by automating manual processes and leveraging the data that is collected during the risk marketing process.”

Lee joins LineSlip Solutions following a year of incredible growth for the New York-based SaaS company. Revenue has grown over 300% year over year and several of the world’s largest commercial insurance brokers and insureds are using the LineSlip Platform. And, 2020 promises to be another year of growth as LineSlip introduces Insights, a game-changing platform for brokers, risk managers and insurance carriers. LineSlip Insight is a SaaS solution that allows brokers and insureds to easily access a consolidated view of their insurance data in order to analyze trends and make smarter business decisions. The solution was met with tremendous excitement at December’s RIMS Risktech Forum.

“There is a growing sense of urgency for digital transformation in the commercial insurance industry,” said Stevenson. “I look forward to helping our customers benefit from the power of modern SaaS for automation and data insights.”

ABOUT LINESLIP SOLUTIONS:

LineSlip Solutions was founded in 2016 by entrepreneurs with over 40 years of commercial insurance experience as brokers, producers, underwriters and executives. Purpose-built for the commercial insurance industry, we have created a framework that uses Natural Language Processing to automatically extract and structure data previously locked in quotes, proposals and other insurance documents. Using that framework, LineSlip Markets allows brokers to easily generate proposals and present quote comparisons while collecting, analyzing and using the data generated in the marketing process to make smarter, more timely business decisions that affect the bottom line. LineSlip Solutions is based in New York City and is actively working with some of the leading brokerage firms in the country.

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RealStreet Hires Rob Sizemore as a Business Development Manager


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Mr. Sizemore is a skilled and accomplished sales professional. We believe he will have a great impact on the success of the branch and play a large role in the continued growth of the company.

RealStreet, a leading national employment and recruiting firm for the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) communities throughout the United States, is thrilled to announce the addition of Rob Sizemore as a Business Development Manager in the company’s Aberdeen, MD office.

“We are excited for this exceptional addition to the RealStreet team,” said RealStreet President, Judith McGovern. McGovern elaborated stating that, “Mr. Sizemore is a skilled and accomplished sales professional. We believe he will have a great impact on the success of the branch and play a large role in the continued growth of the company.”

Rob comes to RealStreet with over 25 years of experience. During this time, he held sales and management roles in the modular storage as well as the AEC industries. His previous business development, customer relationship management and leadership experience will allow him to cultivate lasting partnerships and enable his ongoing success.

For more information about Rob Sizemore, please visit our Team Bios page.

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About RealStreet

RealStreet matches professionals with career opportunities in the federal, architecture, engineering and construction communities. From commercial and private ventures to government initiatives, our professionals provide solutions for clients throughout the continental U.S. Our exclusive industry focus, firsthand construction experience, and professional recruiting expertise lay a solid foundation for the success of clients and candidates alike. RealStreet provides clients with flexible options, such as employee leasing, temp-to-hire or direct hire employment solutions. Our ‘True-Match’ recruiting process helps clients meet their goals by providing quick access to executive-level professionals, which enables them to reduce costs and meet critical deadlines. Ensure the success of your next initiative with RealStreet! For more information regarding RealStreet, visit http://www.realstreet.com.

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Australia’s Saxton launches speaking agency in the United States with 11 global speakers focused on business, technology, AI and more


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We believe in the power of stories to drive positive change and have been doing that for over 50 years in the Asia Pacific region.

Saxton is Australia’s leading speaker’s bureau with access to hundreds of thought leaders and change makers both locally and internationally, as well as over 50 years of experience in the events industry.

Today, Saxton is announcing the launch of Saxton Global with expansion into the United States featuring 11 well-established Australian voices. Speaker topics range from business and entrepreneurship to AI, digital disruption and innovation, among others.

With hand-selected, world class thought leaders from Asia Pacific, Saxton maximizes the impact of every event by offering speakers with great character and authenticity, a unique global perspective, and well-established voices from the Australian market that are fresh to the United States. Saxton exclusively represents Australasian icons such as Australian media icon Ita Buttrose, global surfing champion Layne Beachley, and Melbourne Cup winning jockey Michelle Payne.

“We believe in the power of stories to drive positive change and have been doing that for over 50 years in the Asia Pacific region,” said Anne Jamieson, CEO of Saxton. “We’re thrilled to bring our expertise and services to the United States so these inspiring voices can share their fresh perspectives with audiences in the U.S.”

The following is a list of Saxton voices and topics now available for bookings in the United States:

  • Naomi Simson: Business and entrepreneurship
  • Kirstin Ferguson: Leadership, trust, emotional intelligence & inclusion
  • Sam Johnson: Social entrepreneurship; intersection of the volunteer, disaster resilience and health sectors
  • Cam Calkoen: Inspirational speaker with Cerebal Palsy; overcoming adversity and living with courage
  • Liam Malone: AI, digital disruption and innovation
  • Jake Millar: Business and entrepreneurship
  • Nadine Champion: Inspirational speaker; courage, facing change and resilience
  • Danielle Di-Masi: Digital communications and social media engagement
  • Janine Garner: Leadership, collaboration and networking
  • Layne Beachley: Sustaining success, overcoming challenge and maintaining a winning mindset
  • Philipp Kristian Diekhöner: Modern digital age and ethics, artificial intelligence and sustainability

Naomi Simson and Janine Garner are currently attending PCMA in San Francisco (Jan. 5-8, 2020) to support the launch of Saxton Global Speakers in the United States.

In addition, Saxton warmly welcomes the appointment of Courtney Timm, Saxton Global’s first international representative in the USA. Courtney provides international connections for Australian talent to connect with international locations, clients and audiences.

Saxton’s continued expansion enables the team to provide exceptional customer service and talent support, while operating with the utmost integrity and honesty.

For more information visit https://www.saxtonglobal.com/.

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Edison Partners Promotes Kelly Ford to a General Partner


Kelly is a constant force of positive motion, an essential asset to our companies and our firm. This promotion to General Partner sets a great example for our next generation of leaders.

Edison Partners, the growth equity investment firm, has promoted Kelly Ford to General Partner. This promotion recognizes Ford’s contributions in shaping the firm’s differentiated approach to growth-stage investing, value creation, and her track record with enterprise software and fintech companies.

“Kelly has brought a number of critical firsts to Edison Partners. She was our first operating partner. She brought the Edison Edge operating platform to life and ushered in our uniquely integrated approach to growth-stage investing—where operators and investors work as one team to deliver more than capital to our portfolio companies. She established our Center of Excellence for Sales & Marketing, and is also the creator of the Edison Growth Index, a proprietary study on the key characteristics of fast-growing technology companies,” said Chris Sugden, Managing Partner, Edison Partners.

In 2014, Ford joined Edison after spending 20 years working inside high-growth B2B software companies. As Partner, she pioneered the Edison Edge operating platform, a catalyst for the firm’s team-based approach that brings both investing and operating expertise to every investment. Ford has worked with more than 55 portfolio companies, has served on the boards of seven companies, and has completed three successful exits.

“Kelly possesses both the empathy and ‘whatever it takes’ attitude that entrepreneurs value,” added Sugden. “She is a constant force of positive motion, an essential asset to our companies and our firm. This promotion to General Partner sets a great example for our next generation of leaders.”

Ford is currently on the board of directors for Blue Medora, ExecVision, Kinetiq and Suuchi. Other active investments include Bento for Business, Emplify, LawnStarter and Terminus. In the year ahead, Ford will focus on fintech investing, where Edison is already an industry leader. She led Edison’s recent exit of New Jersey-based accounts receivables automation provider Billtrust for an 11X return and remains an independent board member for the fintech company.

“I am lucky to be surrounded by a diverse team of successful investors, tenacious entrepreneurs and leadership teams, and highly supportive Limited Partners. It’s a privilege and an exciting time to do what we do,” said Kelly Ford, General Partner, Edison Partners. “The year ahead presents immense opportunity for the private capital and fintech industries. Growth equity is taking center stage and receiving its due as an asset class. Fintech businesses are maturing as both critical ingredients and platforms. I am thankful to our team at Edison for this recognition and look forward to further advancing our growth equity platform to harness these market opportunities.”

With Ford’s promotion, the firm now has six General Partners, including Sugden, Michael Kopelman, Lenard Marcus, Tom Vander Schaaff, and Ryan Ziegler.

Her full bio, portfolio of investments, and thought leadership are available here.

About Edison Partners

For more than 33 years, Edison Partners has been helping CEOs and their executive teams grow and scale successful companies. The firm’s investment team brings extensive investing and operating experience to each investment. Through a unique combination of growth capital and the Edison Edge platform, consisting of operating centers of excellence, the Edison Director Network, and executive education programs, Edison employs a truly integrated approach to accelerating growth and creating value for businesses. A team of experts in financial technology, healthcare IT and enterprise software sectors, Edison targets high-growth companies with $5 to $25 million in revenue; investments also include buyouts, recapitalizations, spinouts and secondary stock purchases.

Edison’s active portfolio has created aggregated market value exceeding $10 billion. Edison Partners is based in Princeton, NJ and manages more than $1.6 billion in assets throughout the eastern United States.

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The NPD Group Appoints Larissa Jensen as Vice President, Industry Advisor for U.S. Beauty Practice


Larissa Jensen, Vice President, Industry Advisor, Beauty, The NPD Group

Global information company The NPD Group has named Larissa Jensen as Vice President, Industry Advisor for the firm’s U.S. Beauty business.

A beauty expert with more than 20 years of experience, Jensen tracks the industry and anticipates market trends across the prestige skincare, makeup, fragrance, and hair categories to help brands, manufacturers, and retailers evaluate new business opportunities and better run their businesses. She has spent the last 15 years at NPD, working closely with both point-of-sale and consumer information, is a frequent speaker at established industry events, and is regularly quoted in the media.

“Larissa packages passion, enthusiasm, and insightfulness to delight our clients and the broader beauty community with her in-depth understanding of the beauty industry and its trends,” said Lori Monaco, President, U.S. Beauty, The NPD Group. “She is a valuable asset to all who cross her path, including those striving to take their beauty business to the next level.”    

Spanning various roles within NPD’s Beauty practice, Jensen was most recently executive director/industry analyst, serving as NPD’s beauty spokesperson and providing industry insights and consultative services to beauty clients. Earlier in her career, Jensen held marketing positions at The Estée Lauder Companies, Inc. and L’Oréal USA. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Communications from Ithaca College, and a master’s in Cosmetics and Fragrance Marketing and Management from the Fashion Institute of Technology.

About The NPD Group, Inc.

NPD offers data, industry expertise, and prescriptive analytics to help our clients grow their businesses in a changing world. Over 2,000 companies worldwide rely on us to help them measure, predict, and improve performance across all channels, including brick-and-mortar and e-commerce. We have offices in 29 cities worldwide, with operations spanning the Americas, Europe, and APAC. Practice areas include apparel, appliances, automotive, beauty, books, B2B technology, consumer technology, e-commerce, fashion accessories, food consumption, foodservice, footwear, home, juvenile products, media entertainment, mobile, office supplies, retail, sports, toys, travel retail, video games, and watches. For more information, visit npd.com. Follow us on Twitter: @npdbeauty.

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Nexterus Names Ryan Polakoff President of Franchising


Ryan Polakoff

Ryan Polakoff

Nexterus continues to lead the way in what’s possible in supply chain management franchising and I know Ryan is the right person to take our franchise services to the next level.

Nexterus, a world-class leader with decades of experience in supply chain management and technology, is proud to announce that Ryan J. Polakoff has been appointed as President of Nexterus franchising.

“We’re so proud to name Ryan as our President of Franchising,” says Nexterus President and CEO Sam Polakoff. “Our company has provided innovative supply chain solutions for over 70 years. Nexterus continues to lead the way in what’s possible in supply chain management franchising and I know Ryan is the right person to take our franchise services to the next level.”

The appointment comes on the heels of Ryan Polakoff’s success in rebuilding the corporate Sales and Account Management teams at Nexterus. After helping to lead the company to its strongest year for new business development in more than a decade, Polakoff will continue to play a key role in the company’s strategic direction.

Nexterus has provided expertise in the supply chain management industry since 1946. During that time, the company has sought to make small and medium-sized businesses more competitive through the implementation of best-in-class supply chain strategies.

Ryan Polakoff, who currently serves as Vice President of Sales and Marketing, will maintain his current responsibilities as he transitions into his new role. He will take on all aspects of running the day-to-day operations for Nexterus Franchising in addition to spearheading future growth initiatives for the company.

Franchising is a sector of the business primed for rapid growth. His experience in new business development makes Ryan the ideal executive to take the wheel for this dynamic vertical.

“It’s such an honor to be named to this position,” says Ryan. “I’m thrilled to lead our franchise development as we begin this new chapter for Nexterus and enable entrepreneurs across the country to start their own independent supply chain management businesses.”

About Nexterus

Nexterus is a supply chain engineering and technology firm that has been helping small to mid-sized companies effectively compete in the global marketplace since 1946. Nexterus provides solutions to complex business issues, applying our expertise and best-in-class technology to model, optimize and manage global supply chain strategies.

With its franchise program, Nexterus is not only looking to provide job security to existing industry professionals and executives, but to change the landscape of supply chain management by creating a perfectly integrated and proprietary system that modernizes and optimizes outdated practices and technology.

For more information about Nexterus’ supply chain management services and to learn more about the Nexterus franchise opportunity, visit http://www.nexterusfranchising.com, email franchise@nexterus.com or call (717) 227-5617.

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Worldwide Business with kathy ireland® Interviewing Terawatt at CES 2020


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Worldwide Business with kathy ireland® is pleased to announce an exclusive interview with Terawatt that will take place on January 7th and air later in 2020.

Worldwide Business with kathy ireland® is pleased to announce an exclusive interview with Terawatt that will take place on January 7th and air later in 2020.

Terawatt is an online marketplace that makes it easy to be great at your job. We host live-streamed group classes with talented career coaches to make career development easy & affordable.

Successful businesses are made by people who can expertly deploy “hard skills” and “soft skills” to propel a company’s growth. Many e-learning companies offer classes that teach hard skills, technical knowledge and academic courses. Terawatt is unique in that we provide impactful soft skills courses in areas such as managing people, speaking with authority, creating meaningful negotiations and many more. While hard skills are essential to an employee’s hire, soft skills are what propel individuals to get promoted and make them valuable, long-term contributors.

Terawatt is a key partner for ambitious companies looking to grow their talent from within. Research shows that companies who support employee career development rank highest in profitability, innovation and culture. The biggest companies in the world can afford to offer soft skills development internally, but for those companies looking to make a smaller commitment with the same impact, Terawatt offers an affordable way to upskill employees.

Terawatt will be attending the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada from January 7 -10, 2020, networking with groups committed to using technology to increase workflow and invest in their workforce with reimbursable employee career development. On Tuesday, January 7, the Worldwide Business with kathy ireland® crew will be filming at the Terawatt booth in the Sands Expo beginning at 12 PM PST. Attendees are encouraged to visit Terawatt during CES 2020 at:

Tech West

Eureka Park

Sands Expo

Level 1/Hall G

Booth 52948

Additionally, Founder & CEO, Francie Jain, will be speaking on Wednesday, January 8 at the Las Vegas Convention Center on a panel titled, “So, You Hired a Millennial.” The panel will be moderated by John D. Stoll of The Wall Street Journal and will also include Alicia Hamden, Chief of Staff, Global Partnerships at EVERFI, and Charles Kergaravat, Head of International Marketing at Klaxoon.

For more information about Terawatt, visit goterawatt.com and tune in to Fox Business Network as sponsored content later this year. Worldwide Business with kathy ireland® airs weekly on Sunday at 5:30pm EST (check your local listing for channel).

About Worldwide Business with kathy ireland®

Worldwide Business with kathy ireland® is a weekly half-hour show featuring global executives sharing their business insights and framing the opportunities shaping their industries. Hosted by a business mogul, Kathy Ireland interviews some of the brightest minds in business today. The show broadcasts on Fox Business Network as part of their sponsored content line up and internationally on Bloomberg Television. Worldwide Business with kathy ireland® extends beyond the weekly on-air program with digital content delivered on various video platforms and across social media.

About Terawatt

Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, Terawatt hosts live, group courses taught by vetted & talented coaches. All participants are virtual, students split a coach’s market rate, and every course is taught by an excellent coach committed to group learning.

Terawatt coaches instruct on their own expertise using our proprietary platform to maximize learning and retention. Studies have shown that live video is more engaging, and therefore better for learning than pre-recorded video. Terawatt takes it one step further by layering on research-based tools to maximize education, connection and immediate results.

Terawatt offers a wide range of courses to power change. Our expert coaches teach subjects as varied as career mapping, leadership development, time management, and many more. Don’t see what you are looking for? Let us know—we’ll build a class for you.

To learn more, visit http://www.GoTerawatt.com.

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Verge Health Appoints Inge Garrison Chief Clinical Officer


Verge Health is pleased to announce that Ingeborg “Inge” Garrison has been named Chief Clinical Officer (CCO) of Verge Health and will continue her role as Vice President of Strategic Advisory Services. Since 2014, Inge has served as Verge’s Chief Nursing Officer and has played an integral role in the success of their Strategic Advisory Services.

“I am thrilled with the opportunity and look forward to increasing the contributions of our client base and I am excited to continue my work with healthcare providers and organizations coast-to-coast in the pursuit of improving outcomes, lowering risk and delivering solutions,” says Inge Garrison.

Garrison brings to Verge Health an extensive operational background with greater than 30 years of multifaceted leadership and clinical experience. She has dedicated her career to supporting clinicians in the mission to deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centered care.

Inge is passionate about strategic development and transforming care, partnering with clients as they progress in their high reliability journey to improve the safety, quality and efficiency of care. In her new role, Inge will work closely with Verge Health CEO, Connie Moser, ensuring the voice of clinicians continues to be present in the company’s overall strategy and execution.

“I’m pleased to appoint Inge to this important role, she brings a depth of experience, and passion for reducing risks and improving outcomes. She understands the sea change occurring in healthcare and healthcare IT and it is critical for our CCO to have this strong foundation as we continue to drive value to our nearly 900 clients across the United States,” says Connie Moser, Chief Executive Officer of Verge Health.

Inge Garrison Bio

Ingeborg “Inge” Garrison joined Verge Health in 2014. Prior to joining Verge, Inge held a CNO leadership position in a large acute care health system where she provided clinical and operational expertise and guidance for nursing and patient services. Across the span of her career, Inge has held a variety of strategic and operational leadership roles in both acute care and outpatient settings. She received a bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Queens College, and her MSN from Queens University of Charlotte. Inge is a member of the American Nurses Association, American Organization of Nurse Executives, and the American College of Healthcare Executives.

About Verge Health

Founded in 2001, Verge Health is a Governance, Risk, and Compliance software and services company. Verge Health’s software solutions enable healthcare organizations to proactively protect and defend patients, caregivers, and frontline staff, against errors, adverse events, and policy violations. With over 900 facilities and 500,000 active users, the company’s Converge Platform provides hospital and healthcare organizations with a cross-functional, proactive surveillance tool enabling optimal quality and safety results while also leveraging integrated services offerings to enhance performance and achieve success with high reliability initiatives. https://www.vergehealth.com

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FNBT’s David McCoy Named President & Chief Executive Officer


David N. McCoy, FNBT President & CEO

David is focused on the family values that First National stands for. His vast experience in management, his leadership skills in financial and risk management, and his focus on business development and process improvement will help lead First National Bank and Trust into the future.

First National Bank and Trust Company (FNBT) is pleased to announce that David N. McCoy, CPA, has been appointed to President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of First National Bank and Trust Company, as approved by the Board of Directors of Centre1 Bancorp, Inc., the holding company of FNBT. Steve Eldred will continue as Executive Chairman of the Board of FNBT, Chairman and CEO of Centre 1 Bancorp, Inc., and will remain active leading the strategic direction of the bank.

As President and CEO, McCoy is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the bank, providing oversight for the sales teams, wealth management, human resources, information technology, marketing, and the internal loan and deposit operations teams. He will continue to be responsible for aligning all performance goals with the bank’s strategic plan and strategic direction.

“During his time at First National, David has proven himself to be a valued member of the bank’s executive management team,” said Eldred. “He is a strong communicator who is focused on the family values that First National stands for. His vast experience in management, his leadership skills in financial and risk management, and his focus on business development and process improvement will help lead First National Bank and Trust into the future.”

“I am honored that the Board of Directors has asked me to serve the bank as President and CEO, and to succeed Steve Eldred,” said McCoy. “As the first non-Eldred family President and CEO after four generations, I am humbled for the opportunity. The past year we have made significant investments in the future of the bank. We are looking forward to great things in 2020 for our customer family and our shareholder family, as well as the continued success of our independent and family-focused community bank. As President and CEO, I look forward to continuing the legacy of First National Bank and Trust that the Eldred family created. We remain committed to providing Sound Advice to meet the goals and needs of all the community families we serve.”

McCoy joined the company in October 2016 as EVP and CFO. He was promoted to President of FNBT and appointed to the FNBT and Centre 1 Bancorp boards in January 2018. With over 35 years of banking and executive leadership experience, McCoy came to FNBT from The National Bank & Trust Company headquartered in Sycamore, Illinois where he was senior vice president (SVP) and CFO. He was director of risk management services for RSM McGladrey from 2005 to 2006, and was on the executive management team as SVP, CFO and enterprise risk management officer for Fifth Third Bank from 1993 to 2004.

McCoy earned an associate’s degree from Ohio Valley College in Parkersburg, West Virginia, and earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas. He is licensed in Illinois as a certified public accountant (CPA), and belongs to the Illinois Society of CPAs and is a member of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA). McCoy has completed many industry related courses, including the SNL Executive Program in Bank Financial Leadership through the University of Virginia.

McCoy and his wife, Kathy, reside in Beloit, Wisconsin, and have three grown children. In late 2019, McCoy joined the Board of Trustees of Beloit Health System. Currently, he is a member of Beloit 200 and active on the education committee. McCoy also serves on the advisory council for the Superintendent of Beloit Public Schools. Together with his family, he has volunteered his time at the Northern Illinois Food Bank and the Humanitarian Service Project in West Chicago. He is a former board member for the Northern Illinois College of Business, Belief Program for Building Ethical Leaders Using an Integrated Ethics Framework in Business and he frequently presented as a guest speaker. With an affinity for jazz music, McCoy also held several board-level positions for the non-profit group, St. Charles North Friends of Music.

While Steve Eldred’s title has changed, his commitment and involvement with the bank, our customers and our communities we serve remains as strong as ever. Eldred was born and raised in Beloit, Wisconsin and is the fourth generation of his family to lead the bank. He joined the company in 1981 and has served on the Board of Directors for Centre1 Bancorp since 1988. He was named President in 1998. As Executive Chairman of the Board, he will act as the main point of communication between the board and the bank.

First National Bank and Trust Company is a family-focused, community bank headquartered in Beloit, Wisconsin. Chartered in 1882, First National Bank and Trust has grown to be a leading financial services institution offering products and services for consumers and businesses, as well as trust, retirement services, investment management, brokerage and insurance. We now serve nearly 30,000 households in 13 communities and 16 locations in Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois with assets of approximately $1.2 billion. We treat our customers, employees, shareholders and communities like family, with a goal of helping all our families succeed. Providing Sound Advice and delivering an exceptional experience has positioned First National Bank and Trust as a Stateline leader in the industry. For additional information, visit http://www.bankatfirstnational.com.

First National Bank and Trust: “Give us a try. We’ll treat you like family.”

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The Wilson Agency and Albers & Company Become Wilson Albers, an Alera Group Company


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As the face of Alera Group in Anchorage, AK and Tacoma, WA, we’re backed by the power of more than 80+ locations across the United States, with industry-leading experts and the resources of a national firm.

The Wilson Agency and Albers & Company are changing their name and brand as part of the ongoing evolution of the company. The firm will now be known as Wilson Albers, an Alera Group Company. Alera Group acquired the two firms along with ConnectHR in early 2018.

The work these two firms have been doing to integrate the companies, along with becoming Alera Group companies, is complete and reflected in the new branding.

“As the face of Alera Group in Anchorage, AK and Tacoma, WA, we’re more than a local firm with local resources,” says Lon Wilson, Managing Partner of Wilson Albers, an Alera Group Company. “We’re backed by the power of more than 80+ locations across the United States, with industry-leading experts and the resources of a national firm.”

As an Alera Group company, the firm is able to offer the resources, technical expertise and best practices of a large national firm, while maintaining their personalized service and local relationships. The innovative culture of Alera Group allows Wilson Albers to collaborate with national partners to expertly meet clients’ unique needs.

In addition, ConnectHR – focused on providing strategic hands-on HR support to local businesses – will take this opportunity to update the branding to Alera ConnectHR.

About Wilson Albers, an Alera Group Company

Wilson Albers has operated as The Wilson Agency in Alaska for over 55 years and Albers & Company in Washington for over 35 years and holds a robust legacy of industry experience and customer satisfaction. Through their core values of unquestionable integrity, dedication to excellence, caring for people, family, community, and lifelong learning, the firm strides toward their collective vision: empowering people to lead a life of significance. They prioritize service to their customers, to their communities, to their organization and to each other.

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