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, […]
Cincinnati Business Courier: Fast-growing Greater Cincinnati IT firm, and Inc. 5000 mainstay, acquired by ESOP holding company
Award-Winning Managed Service Provider to Join 3LS Professional Services Division A Cincinnati tech firm and a mainstay on the Inc. 5000 has been acquired by a holding company in a deal that transitions it to 100% employee ownership3LS, Inc. has announced the acquisition of Cincinnati-based Intrust IT, a nationally recognized technology company specializing in cybersecurity, […]
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 […]
Forbes: Labor Day And Employee Ownership: A New Way To Honor America’s Workers
A recent Forbes article by Mary Josephs features Austin Evans of the Nashville marketing agency 5by5, part of the 3LS family of companies, highlighting how employee ownership can give workers a real stake in the companies they help build. Employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) allow employees to become co-owners, fostering accountability, stability, and purpose in […]
Nashville Business Journal: Health care AI training startup Xuron launches to profitability with big backers
Backed by Nashville-based 3LS Ventures, Xuron is accelerating its AI‑driven healthcare training to new heights After just a year on the market, Xuron, which uses 3D and artificial intelligence to create health care training courses, has hit profitability. The company just closed another funding round as well. Here’s who backs them, who their local customers […]