New Era for Intrust IT: Ricky Phipps to Succeed Tim Rettig as Intrust IT CEO
Rettig appointed Chief Technology Officer of 3LS Professional Services CINCINNATI, OH – January 20, 2026 – Intrust IT, a Cincinnati-based award-winning managed service provider (MSP), today announced a significant leadership transition to support its rapid growth and recent transition to becoming 100% employee-owned. Longstanding Intrust IT leader, Ricky Phipps, has been named chief executive officer, […]
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 Inc. Launches 3LS Professional Services, Announces Leadership Appointments
(NASHVILLE, TN) September 23, 2025 — 3LS, Inc., an employee-owned family of companies, announced today the launch of 3LS Professional Services, a new organization that drives growth for changemakers through the delivery of exceptional, integrated services. The announcement marks 3LS Inc.’s continued expansion and diversification as it focuses on empowering good, officially bringing the total […]
3LS Inc. Announces Acquisition of 40 Million Owners, Welcomes Organization to Family of Companies
(NASHVILLE, TN) September 4, 2025 — 3LS, Inc., an employee-owned family of companies, announced today that it has acquired ESOP advisory firm 40 Million Owners, which will join its growing 3LS Professional Services division. The firm, whose mission is building and growing sustainable employee-owned enterprises across the country, provides a range of acquisition advisory services […]
Omni Family Institute Launches Together Facing the Challenge App to Empower Agencies and Caregivers
Dynamic tool equips agencies and caregivers with real-time, actionable support NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Omni Family Institute, a leader in trauma-informed and evidence-based care, is proud to announce the launch of the Together Facing the Challenge (TFTC) app, a dynamic new tool designed to strengthen child placement agencies and equip caregivers with real-time, actionable support. […]
Award-Winning Marketing Agency 5by5 Joins 3LS Family of Companies
In joining 3LS family of companies, 5by5 expands and becomes 100 percent employee-owned (NASHVILLE, TN) February 18, 2025 — 5by5, an award-winning digital agency, announced today that it has been acquired by fellow Nashville-based 3LS Inc., an employee-owned company that specializes in providing administrative and advisory services to human service organizations. In joining the 3LS Inc. family of […]
3LS Ventures Invests in Xuron to Drive Innovation in Healthcare with AI-Powered Solutions
Partnership demonstrates commitment to advancing healthcare through technology and innovation NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — 3LS Ventures Inc., a leading early-stage investor specializing in behavioral health solutions, is proud to announce its strategic investment in Xuron, an innovative healthcare technology company that provides a virtual, intelligent provider training aimed at simulating the patient experience. This partnership demonstrates 3LS […]