American Trust Retirement

MEMPHIS, Tenn. and DUBUQUE, Iowa (PRWEB)
November 08, 2019

Building off the success of a 100 year-long tradition, American Trust Retirement is a brand that illustrates the real representation of small to mid-sized businesses in America that have fueled this country and now deserve better retirement outcomes.

Following on the acquisitions of First Mercantile Trust and American Trust Retirement, EdgeCo Holdings, the parent company, embarked on a course to build a recognizable brand for its full-service record-keeping business.

“Our vision was to create a destination for Advisors and Third-Party Administrators (“TPAs”) to engage an authentic partner who will help their small to mid-sized businesses create a better retirement outcome,” says John Moody, CEO of EdgeCo Holdings.

This rebranding effort was coupled with a consolidation of recordkeeping software between the companies which will create a better experience for Advisors, TPAs, plan sponsors, and participants that are collectively serviced by American Trust Retirement. This was successfully completed in October of this year.

“Bringing together not only the technology, but most importantly the expertise of our talented staff in our various locations under one brand was an important step in our commitment to growth in the marketplace,” says Micah DiSalvo, Chief Revenue Officer for American Trust Retirement.

Behind the brand comes a Bill of Rights that promises to deliver to its Advisors and TPAs the following:

• We will help you build your business, not take your business.
• We will not overshadow your brand.
• We will provide custom plan design expertise to help you win more business.
• We will help you change the dialogue with plan sponsors.
• We will show you how to grow your business beyond the plan.
• We will always have your back.

“Having dedicated 35 years to this business, it is exciting to see this level of commitment to growth through a meaningful re-branding and investment into our platform. I see the engagement in our employees, TPAs, advisors and shared clients, which creates a renewed enthusiasm in our mission to create better retirement outcomes,” stated Phil Maness, Vice President of Client Management for First Mercantile Trust, now American Trust Retirement.

About American Trust Retirement

American Trust Retirement is a division of First Mercantile Trust, a non-depository trust company domiciled in Tennessee. It is part of EdgeCo Holdings which, along with its sister companies, is a leading provider of best-in-class technology-enabled solutions for financial intermediaries and their clients. Collectively the portfolio of companies provides a suite of technology and support services including full-service retirement plan administration, brokerage, advisory, and trust and custody services to a diverse national client base of financial intermediaries. This client base includes registered representatives, investment advisors, and other financial intermediaries including retirement plan record-keepers, TPAs, bank trust departments, broker dealers, and insurance companies. The firm services approximately $120 billion in client assets under custody or administration and more than 10,000 financial advisors and 500 financial institutions.

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Gretchen Littlefield, CEO of Moore DM Group – 2019 Silver Apple Award Honoree

I am honored to be recognized by the DMCNY with this prestigious award and to be included in such a great group of past and current recipients.

TULSA, Okla. (PRWEB)
November 05, 2019

Gretchen Littlefield, CEO of Moore DM Group, was named a 2019 Silver Apple Award honoree by the Direct Marketing Club of New York. The award honors distinguished direct marketing achievers who have made strides within areas of expertise and have generously contributed their time and talents to the industry for 25 years or more.

“I am honored to be recognized by the DMCNY with this prestigious award and to be included in such a great group of past and current recipients,” said Littlefield. “Those who have received this award are truly the best of the best in our industry. I am proud to know many previous recipients, some who have served as my mentors. I believe in the importance of the industry and the positive impact marketing can have in people’s lives.”

With a career spanning more than two decades, Littlefield is an accomplished marketing industry veteran with a proven track record of success in big data, digital media and marketing services expertise. She joined Moore DM Group in March 2019. Prior to joining MDM, Littlefield spent 13 years as president of Infogroup, directing the nonprofit, business-to-business and business-to-consumer integrated data and marketing services business units. Littlefield lead the creation of many Infogroup vertically-focused products, such as Apogee, the company’s nonprofit co-op. She is a recognized leader in the nonprofit arena having launched multi-million dollar fundraising programs and for helping lead nonprofit and marketing advocacy organizations.

Littlefield has served in numerous industry leadership roles and currently serves as vice chair of The Nonprofit Alliance, a group she and other leaders in the nonprofit sector founded in 2018. Littlefield is also the immediate past chair of Marketing Edge.

The 2019 DMCNY Silver Apple Awards Gala will be in held Thursday, November 7, 2019 at The Edison Ballroom in Manhattan. For more information and a complete list of honorees, visit the DMCNY website at dmcny.org.

About Moore DM Group

Moore DM Group is a global leader in performance-driven marketing solutions focused on all facets of the consumer experience. Moore DM Group is comprised of 32 companies with more than 2,000 employees dedicated to helping our clients fulfill their mission. The organization provides services including strategic consulting, creative development, media planning and buying, research and analytics, production management and product fulfillment, database services and public relations to nonprofit, association, commercial and government clients, and is a key contributor to strengthening these sectors.

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“The 8(a) qualification and the development of a business unit devoted solely to Federal contracts is an important milestone in our company’s evolution,” stated Babur R. Mian, President and CEO of the firm.

CHANTILLY, Va. (PRWEB)
November 05, 2019

Terra Site Constructors, is pleased to announce the launch of a new business division dedicated to Federal Government clients. The new Federal division will have the sole mission of providing Federal government clients best-in-class services by integrating its engineering and construction expertise.

Since its inception in 2014, Terra Site Constructors has successfully completed projects in Virginia, District of Columbia, Maryland, North Carolina and Delaware, and has grown to over 70 employees and diversified its services and client base. Terra Site was recently admitted to the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 8(a) Business Development Program and looks forward to meeting the needs of the Federal Clients.

“The 8(a) qualification and the development of a business unit devoted solely to Federal contracts is an important milestone in our company’s evolution,” stated Babur R. Mian, President and CEO of the firm. “We have successfully delivered 60+ plus projects with a combined value of more than 40 million dollars for clients in the Government, Infrastructure, Industrial and Commercial markets over the last 5 years. We feel well prepared to expand our services to meet the needs of the Federal clients with a well-integrated project delivery team that has deep experience in the Federal market to service Federal contracts.”

The areas of focus for the company include roads and bridges, dams, water and sewer, drainage, sitework, foundations, retaining walls, building rehabilitation and construction, dredging, remediation and construction management. The work performed by the company falls within the following NAICS classification codes: 236210, 236220, 237110, 237310, 237990, 238110, 238120, 238140, 238910, 541611 and 541690.

About Terra Site Constructors

Established in 2014, Terra Site Constructors has a proven track record for developing innovative ideas and solutions for non-standard projects with special requirements. Terra Site Constructors provides innovative solutions for highway, federal, commercial, and industrial construction projects in the mid-Atlantic region, has grown consistently and now has more than 70 employees, including seasoned construction professionals, project managers, estimators and skilled field employees. The firm is SBA 8(a) Certified and DBE, MBE, SBE, and LDBE certified in several states throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.

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Jerry Kaulius – Founder & Chairman
at JK Design

“It takes someone with a rare combination of talent, vision, and determination to build a business from the ground up, and make it a success for more than three decades,” said Martha Marchesi, CEO of JK Design.

HILLSBOROUGH, N.J. (PRWEB)
November 05, 2019

Creative marketing agency JK Design announced that founder and Chairman Jerry Kaulius has been named to the Advertising Hall of Fame of New Jersey. He will be honored along with three other inductees at a ceremony and dinner at the Highlawn Pavilion in West Orange on November 7.

Sponsored by the New Jersey Advertising Club, the Advertising Hall of Fame of New Jersey was founded in 1981 to recognize individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the creative and economic values of the advertising industry in the state.

This year’s nominees were evaluated on eight criteria: leadership, creativity, professional integrity, professional history, philanthropic activity, economic contributions, achievement of national significance, and personal efforts to advance New Jersey’s position in the national advertising community.

Kaulius founded JK Design in 1985 with his wife, Vice Chair Barbara Kaulius, from their home in Edison. The agency has grown to include a multidisciplinary team of more than 50 and is now headquartered in Hillsborough, with satellite offices in New Brunswick and New York City. Its client roster includes Philips Lighting, Marco’s Pizza, Quest Diagnostics, Ricoh, and Priceline, among many other major brands.

Kaulius’ design work has received national distinction in such publications as Print magazine and Graphic Design USA; his creative direction has also been honored with Telly, MarCom, Communicator, Hermes, Jersey, and other awards.

“It takes someone with a rare combination of talent, vision, and determination to build a business from the ground up, and make it a success for more than three decades,” said Martha Marchesi, CEO of JK Design. “Jerry has consistently seen where our clients’ needs were headed, and put together the right people and capabilities to meet them—creating a collaborative culture where every project is a new opportunity to go above and beyond.

“This is a well-deserved recognition of his creative thinking, professional integrity, and unwavering dedication to his clients, his community, and his employees.”

The nomination also highlighted Kaulius’ charitable work—including the agency’s “JK Gives Back” volunteer program and longtime pro bono support of New Brunswick-based Embrace Kids Foundation—and his commitment to nurturing New Jersey’s advertising talent through scholarships and other opportunities.

“I feel incredibly lucky to have turned my passion for drawing into a lifelong career, and to have had the chance to inspire other people’s creativity even as they’ve inspired me,” said Kaulius.

“I’m thankful for this fantastic honor—and grateful to my JK family for helping me achieve it.”

For more information about the Advertising Hall of Fame of New Jersey, visit http://www.njadclub.org/awards/hall-of-fame.

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About JK Design:

JK Design is a creative marketing agency finding new ways to make deeper connections with the people who matter to your business. We offer full-service capabilities in branding and messaging, digital engagement, employee experience, and strategic marketing, including web, mobile, video, and print design. JK’s offices are located in Hillsborough and New Brunswick, N.J., and New York City. Learn more at jkdesign.com.

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NSight Success certification is an opportunity for coaches to add a powerful, evidence-based assessment tool to their service offerings. It helps coaches develop a deeper and more meaningful connection with their clients, which helps them sustain and grow their coaching businesses.

CINCINNATI (PRWEB)
November 08, 2019

Meridiem is offering an opportunity for 50 coaches to become certified to administer the NSight Success Assessment. NSight Success is an extensively validated, business-oriented assessment instrument that measures work-related and interpersonal characteristics. It targets both aptitude and personality success factors including verbal reasoning, numerical reasoning, vocabulary, scanning accuracy, decision-making style, drives, stressors, communication style, leadership style, commitment, and reliability.

The certification is designed for coaches, consultants, and talent managers who use or want to use personality or aptitude assessments as part of their service offerings. It is geared particularly for coaches offering executive coaching, life coaching, talent selection, organizational development, team building, conflict resolution, and succession planning.

According to Mr. Delmar Davis, President and Co-Founder at Meridiem, “NSight Success certification is an opportunity for coaches to add a powerful, evidence-based assessment tool to their service offerings. It helps coaches develop a deeper and more meaningful connection with their clients, which helps them sustain and grow their coaching businesses.”

NSight certification classes begin on December 2, 2019. Registration deadline is November 29, 2019, and class size will be restricted to the first 50 enrollees. The classes are 100% online, fully self-paced, but with 12 weeks of structured learning support. Interested coaches can visit Meridiem’s website at http://www.NSightCertify.com.

Meridiem’s CEO and Co-Founder Mr. Michael Sheehan added, “I personally used the NSight for more than a decade when I was a president of a major steel distributor. I used it for hiring and development for all positions, from entry level to executive. It was key for us to get the right people on the board that fit the culture of our company. I believe so much in the assessment that when I had the opportunity, I formed a company, and bought it.”

About Meridiem

Meridiem provides assessments, services, and online tools for coaches, consultants, and HR professionals who support their clients in achieving professional success, organizational wellness, and personal fulfillment. In addition to exclusively publishing the NSight Success assessment, Meridiem is acquiring and developing a library of other evidence-based tools for enabling organizational excellence and personal growth.

The company is based in Cincinnati, Ohio and was co-founded by Mr. Michael Sheehan and Mr. Delmar Davis. Dr. Mark S. Nagy joined the company as a principal partner and Chief Research Officer.

Mr. Sheehan is a business development and entrepreneurism consultant who worked his way up from an entry-level position in a regional steel business to become President and co-owner of the company, eventually scaling and selling it to a multi-national corporation while maintaining the essence of the culture that created its success. He is the author of the forthcoming book The Street Savvy Entrepreneur.

Mr. Davis brings years of experience in operational leadership and talent management for major divisions of two Fortune 500 companies. He subsequently left the corporate world to establish a private practice as a life coach, wellness consultant, fitness trainer, and digital publisher. He is the founder of Easing In Fitness and author of Exercise Planning for Busy People.

Dr. Mark S. Nagy is the director of the Industrial-Organizational Psychology master’s program at Xavier University. His areas of research and expertise include assessment development and validation, job satisfaction theory and measurement, workplace civility, and performance appraisal and evaluation. His research has been widely published in professional journals and presented at conferences.

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Michael J. Asquith, Senior Executive, Global Solutions, Vistatec

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (PRWEB)
November 05, 2019

Industry experienced cross-cultural communications leader joins Vistatec as Global Solutions Executive.

Chicago based global content solutions practitioner, Michael J Asquith joins Vistatec as a Senior Executive, Global Solutions. Michael is an established thought-leader in the localization industry with experience in transglobal and cross-cultural work environments working in high-level management positions at Asia-based LSP’s over the last decade.

He has contributed to the architecture of sophisticated and impactful “Localization Programs” for many successful global brands.

“Joining Vistatec is like joining a team of experienced all-stars in the industry. Meshing with teams so focused on providing an outstanding customer experience to some of the most innovative brands in the world, that also happen to be our actual clients, has made my transition seamless and easy. It has been extremely welcoming in every way,” says Michael.

Having gained a wide range of skills through different roles in areas including Customer Centric Selling, Marketing, and Finance, Asquith will be looking after global accounts within Vistatec.

“It is inspiring to be joining Vistatec at this time; it is encouraging to work in an organization where our clients know they have a talented team of individuals across the globe to support their international objectives where even members of the executive management team stay regularly engaged. Vistatec excels at providing our customers with measurably impactful global content programs that deliver at every level.”

Ultimately, he says, “this allows our clients’ content development teams, in fast-paced environments, to be able to focus on the creativity and technicalities involved in the source language content regardless of the industry vertical or content type.”

About Vistatec

We have been helping some of the world’s most iconic brands to optimize their global commercial potential since 1997. Vistatec is one of the world’s leading global content solutions providers. HQ in Dublin, Ireland, with offices in Mountain View, California, USA. To learn more about Vistatec, please visit: http://www.vistatec.com

Media Contact

Priscillia Charles

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https://vistatec.com/

priscillia.charles@vistatec.com

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