Intrust IT CEO Ricky Phipps Named a 2026 “Boss to Watch” by Cincinnati Business Courier
Meet the leaders shaping their companies and Cincinnati’s business community in 2026 The Cincinnati Business Courier has named Intrust IT CEO Ricky Phipps one of its 2026 “Bosses to Watch,” recognizing leaders poised to guide their companies and the region through a year of rapid change. With the accelerating rise of AI adding both challenge […]
Nashville Post: 3LS Professional Services Names Aaron Mitchell as CFO
Local social service organizations-focused company bolsters C-suite with addition of former Mars official Local professional services provider 3LS Inc. has named Aaron Mitchell as chief financial officer. Subscribers can read the full story from The Nashville Post here.
Nashville Business Journal: 3LS Launches 3LS Solutions, Expands Professional Services Division
Nashville-based, employee-owned company 3LS Inc. has launched its newest organization, 3LS Solutions, offering HR, finance, accounting, and payroll services to support growing organizations. The launch adds 38 employees, bringing 3LS’s professional services division to 175 team members, and follows the company’s recent acquisition of Cincinnati-based Intrust IT, further expanding its integrated services platform. Subscribers can […]
Nashville Post: 3LS Launches New Entity, Names President to Oversee | Bryan Ries Tapped to Lead 3LS Solutions
Nashville-based, employee-owned company 3LS Inc. has launched a new professional services entity, 3LS Solutions, and named longtime team member and accounting and finance veteran Bryan Ries as its president. The new division expands 3LS’s integrated services platform, supporting the company’s mission to empower changemakers through operational excellence. Subscribers can read the full story from The […]
Cincinnati Business Courier: One of Cincinnati’s fastest-growing companies names new CEO
Ricky Phipps is the new CEO of Intrust IT A Blue Ash cybersecurity firm that ranked among the region’s fastest-growing companies has promoted its chief operating officer to the top job, while the founder transitions to a new technology leadership role within the parent company, 3LS, Inc. Subscribers can read the full story from the Cincinnati […]
Fast Company: Closing the wealth gap: The solution is hiding in plain sight
And the timing to make lasting change could not be better. Op-ed originally appeared in the Fast Company here—subscribe to read more. By Mike Brady, Co-Founder, 40 Million Owners When an X user recently pointed out the eye-popping increase in billionaires’ wealth since 2015, entrepreneur Mark Cuban, a billionaire himself, responded with his opinion on why, […]
The Business Journals: How to know if an ESOP might be right for your company
What comes after a season of growth? For many business owners, the question isn’t just about the next opportunity — it’s about legacy, leadership, and the future of the team they’ve built. 3LS CEO Eric Strickland recently shared his perspective on Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) in The Business Journals, including the Nashville Business Journal. […]
The Tennessean, Opinion: Why employee ownership could help solve the retirement crisis
This mechanism could help solve the financial woes many working Tennesseans face. Op-ed originally appeared in the The Tennessean here—subscribe to read more. By Shannon Litton, CEO, 3LS Professional Services According to recent surveys, almost half of Americans have no retirement savings at all. The National Center for Employee Ownership (NCEO) cited that the median savings balance […]
3LS CEO Eric Strickland Featured on the Alternative Exit Podcast
The Alternative Exit podcast recently sat down with Eric Strickland, CEO of 3LS, to explore a powerful and increasingly relevant question: What happens when you combine employee ownership with human services? Listen to the full episode of The Alternative Exit podcast with Eric Strickland here. In this episode, Eric reflects on his 20-year journey, from […]
Nashville Post: 3LS taps CEO to lead new entity
Nashville-based professional services company names Shannon Litton to oversee 18th brand Local professional services provider 3LS Inc. announced Tuesday the launch of 3LS Professional Services and named Shannon Litton as its chief executive officer. The move comes after 3LS announced in February it had acquired Brentwood-based digital marketing firm 5by5 Agency for an undisclosed sum […]