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Wilson Long of EPIC Selected for Prestigious SIBF Leadership Academy

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Wilson Long of the firm's Birmingham-based National Energy Construction Practice is one of a select group of leaders throughout the U.S. accepted into the SIBF Leadership Academy whereby he will foster and build trusted connections between emerging, high-potential leaders. From conferences in leading international cities to national programs and local events, members expand their understanding of the ever-changing global landscape.

The SIBF Leadership Academy is an intensive, multicultural, and experiential program designed to expand participants' leadership abilities, improve team building, and create and nurture personal and international business relationships. SIBF connects, engages and inspires global leaders to accelerate professional and personal success through lifelong learning and trusted relationships. Furthermore, SIBF creates, delivers and shares first-class international business, social and cultural experiences.

Steve Denton, President, EPIC Holdings, Inc., said, "I was thrilled to learn that Wilson was accepted into the SIBF Leadership Academy. SIBF is a well-respected global organization of top executives, entrepreneurs and professionals that will propel Wilson as a leader and decision maker. Finally, it will ensure he is prepared for a rapidly changing global environment."

About EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants

EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property and casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm. EPIC has created a values-based, client-focused culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence.

EPIC team members have consistently recognized their company as a "Best Place to Work" in multiple regions and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

EPIC now has more than 2,600 team members operating from more than 70 offices across the U.S., providing Property and Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to EPIC clients.

With run rate revenues greater than $730 million, EPIC ranks among the top 15 retail insurance brokers in the U.S. Backed and sponsored by Oak Hill Capital Partners, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country.

For additional information, please visit https://www.epicbrokers.com/.

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EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Wilson Long of the firm's Birmingham-based National Energy Construction Practice is one of a select group of leaders throughout the U.S. accepted into the SIBF Leadership Academy whereby he will foster and build trusted connections.

Related link: https://www.epicbrokers.com/

Venturist, Inc’s New Prometheus Video Strategy Program Is Now Available for Use by Individuals and Companies of All Sizes

MONTGOMERY, Ala. /ScoopCloud/ -- Venturist(R), Incorporated announced today that its new Prometheus Strategy video course is now open for subscription (https://venturist.teachable.com).

Venturist president John Warden (https://venturist.com/john-warden) explained that the Venturist Prometheus Strategy Process is unique. When he was in the Air Force, he became acutely aware that strategy was the key to success and had to be simple if it was going to be followed and be effective. The Prometheus Process is designed explicitly so that companies and individuals can learn the process and use it to build and execute winning strategies that they understand and to which they are committed.

The Venturist president went on to say that to develop and produce a good strategy, an individual or organization must understand the principles of strategy, use the principles to design for itself a strategic plan, and then ensure that everyone in the organization understands and actively promotes the plan. Venturist and the Prometheus Process help companies foreign and domestic with each of these critical areas.

John Warden noted that Venturist has long taught strategy with its popular 5-day Prometheus Academies (https://venturist.com/prometheus-academy/) but regretted that only a limited number of people could take advantage of the live program. Thus, the company developed a comprehensive video program for businesses of all sizes, for non-profits, and for individuals.

The only criterion for enrolling in the Venturist(R) Prometheus Video Strategy Program (https://venturist.teachable.com/) is a strong desire to create a better future through the magic of strategy.

The Program consists of 21 short lectures on the substance of Prometheus strategy, 18 "How To" videos to demonstrate the methodology of using the Prometheus concepts to build an actual strategy, and four review quizzes. https://vimeo.com/325027483

The program is designed so that a single person or a group can work through it on their own schedule. The Introductory price is $240 a year which can be paid in a lump sum or monthly at $25 per month. For this fee, participants can access all the videos as frequently as desired during the year for which they subscribed. Finally, participants who want additional coaching can make arrangements with Venturist for on-line or in-person consulting sessions.

Venturist, Incorporated (https://venturist.com): Since its founding in 1995, Venturist, Incorporated has helped hundreds of companies, organizations, and individuals improve their business results. Venturist believes that the key to success in any competitive activity, whether war, business, or politics, is strategy. If an organization gets the strategy about right, it will have a high probability of realizing its objectives even if its competitors outmatch it in tactical performance.

When asked about the origins of the Prometheus Process, the company's founder and president, John A. Warden III, said he conceived and employed key elements of the process when he was an active duty officer in the United States Air Force. His service had ranged from the Vietnam War to the first Gulf War. In the former, he flew almost 300 combat sorties as a Forward Air Controller and in the latter, he was credited by Generals Schwarzkopf and Powell as the architect of the Desert Storm Air Campaign which became the key operation of the conflict.

In between flying and command tours, he earned a master's degree from Texas Tech University, served in multiple positions on the Air Staff in Washington, D.C., wrote a book, "The Air Campaign," while a student at the National War College, was a Special Assistant to the Vice President of the United States, and headed the Air Force Command and Staff College. After retiring from the Air Force, he started his company, Venturist, Inc., and made a number of television and radio appearances.

He was cited in several books, including David Halberstam's "War in a Time of Peace," General Norman Schwarzkopf's "It Doesn't Take a Hero," John Andreas Olsen's "John Warden and the Renaissance of American Airpower," General Colin Powell's "My American Journey," and Richard Reynold's "Heart of the Storm." He is the co-author of a book on business strategy, "Winning in FastTime," that is now in its 7th printing

Venturist helps its clients learn, develop, and execute strategy through educational training, on-site assistance programs, and an array of explanatory products.

Learn more at: https://venturist.com/

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Venturist, Incorporated announced today that its new Prometheus Strategy video course is now open for subscription. The Prometheus Process is designed explicitly so that companies and individuals can learn the process and use it to build and execute winning strategies that they understand and to which they are committed.

Related link: https://venturist.com/

DAPA Products Shares the Importance of Getting the Right Fit on a Screen Spline

JASPER, Ala. /ScoopCloud/ -- DAPA Products, a screen spline manufacturer and supplier, shares important tips to get the right fit in your window or door screen spline for repair. A screen spline is an essential element for window and door frames and helps them to remain secure.

Spline products that are currently on the market come in several different varieties that range in both shape and size. Different materials are utilized to manufacture splines. Finding the ideal fit and the right material is critical in getting the best performance out of a spline regardless of whether it is being used for a door or a window.

DAPA Products have gone to great lengths to manufacture the highest quality splines that are created from high-quality materials. This way, customers know that they are getting a product that is durable and will hold up for the long haul.

Choose the Right Material

Though several materials are out there that splines are manufactured from, vinyl splines and foam screen spline are the most popular options. A major factor behind this is the fact that both of these spline types are simple to install and have a strong durability to them. The team at DAPA manufactures outstanding foam screen spline that are well-known for their ease of use and installation.

The spline product options made available through DAPA Products include:
* PVC Flat Screen, Smooth Screen, and Ribbed Screen
* T and Per spline options
* Foam Screen, Foam Flat Screen, and Foam Ribbed Screen

Taking the Right Measurements

DAPA Products has some outstanding suggestions to make use of in getting the right screen spline measurements. The first suggestion is to use the old spline as a guidepost. This can be done by laying the spline on a flat area and then measuring its width with a tape measure. The diameter is determined through a measurement that goes from the opening's bottom to its top. The measurements that are discovered here should be used in purchasing a replacement spline.

Top Suggestions for Successfully Working With A Screen Spline

There are a few key pointers that the DAPA Products team provides in working with a spline. These include getting the right measurements to start with. The second thing to consider is purchasing a screen mouse or a roller made for spline installation as this is easier than installing through hand manipulation.

The DAPA Products team has a complete commitment to providing customers with the best service and highest quality products on the market! Customers love our commitment to bringing them the lowest possible prices as well. Contact a member of the team today at 1-800-229-3181 or visit https://www.dapaproducts.com to find out about getting the perfect spline to fit your needs.

About DAPA Products:

DAPA Products is known, not just for the Foam Welt Cord, but the highly demanded Foam Screen Spline, along with many more goods in the window, door, and upholstered furniture industries and braided products for the upholstery furniture industry. DAPA runs several extrusion lines 24 hours a day, 5 days per week. Foam Screen Spline has helped to reduce the stress of screening and now is the favored choice for many major manufacturers. Thanks to the support of our many friends and customers, a small beginning has proved to be highly successful. Foam Welt Cord and Foam Screen Spline are still our main products but we now provide many other products for these markets and several other industries.

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DAPA Products, a screen spline manufacturer and supplier, shares important tips to get the right fit in your window or door screen spline for repair. A screen spline is an essential element for window and door frames and helps them to remain secure.

Related link: https://www.dapaproducts.com/

New Capital Partners Invests in ARMCO

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. /ScoopCloud/ -- New Capital Partners (NCP), a private equity firm in Birmingham, Ala., today announces that it has partnered with Pompano Beach, Fla.-based ACES Risk Management Corp. (ARMCO), the leader in web-based quality assurance software for the financial services industry.

ARMCO provides a wide range of mortgage quality control (QC), compliance and transaction risk management technologies. Their product line includes loan quality enterprise software, services, data and analytics, and their flagship product, ACES Audit Technology(tm), is used at virtually every point in the mortgage life cycle, setting the industry standard for user definability.

Adam Cranford, Managing Director of New Capital Partners, said, "We are excited to partner with the outstanding team at ARMCO. The team has done a tremendous job building a market-leading product suite and providing best-in-class service and support to their customers. Broad use of ACES by top banks, lenders and servicers in the country attests to the strength of the product and the ARMCO professional team. We are looking forward to working with the team to drive continued growth and innovation."

Avi Naider, CEO of ARMCO, said, "We are excited to begin our relationship with New Capital Partners. Their operational experience and track record of creating value with growth-stage companies was a perfect fit for ARMCO's current growth phase. The team members at NCP are thought leaders and industry experts in banking technology, and we look forward to continuing to build a great company through this partnership."

Berkery Noyes served as exclusive financial advisor to ARMCO.

About New Capital Partners:

New Capital Partners (NCP) is a private equity firm comprised of former operators headquartered in Birmingham, Ala. NCP makes investments in niche, tech-enabled services companies in the healthcare, financial and business services industries. Leveraging its extensive operational experience, NCP helps create significant value in portfolio companies by cultivating true partnerships with management teams and focusing on one core goal: Building Great Companies. For more information, please visit https://newcapitalpartners.com/.

About ARMCO:

Over half of the top 20 mortgage lenders in the U.S. choose ARMCO as their provider for transaction risk management software. ARMCO's product line includes loan quality enterprise software, services, data and analytics. Its flagship product, ACES Audit Technology(tm), has set the bar for user definability in its category. It is used at virtually every point in the mortgage lifecycle, as well as for a wide range of risk-prone business operations outside traditional mortgage origination and servicing.

ARMCO's consultative approach to customer relationships leverages 25 years of mortgage risk intel, assuring that its clients are using the most effective risk mitigation strategies, and are using the fastest, most reliable, most efficient means for preventing risk-related loss. ARMCO distributes the ARMCO Mortgage QC Industry Trends Report, a free quarterly analysis of industry-wide mortgage loan quality. For more information, visit http://www.armco.us/ or call 1-800-858-1598.

New Capital Partners (NCP), a private equity firm in Birmingham, Ala., today announces that it has partnered with Pompano Beach, Fla.-based ACES Risk Management Corp. (ARMCO), the leader in web-based quality assurance software for the financial services industry.

Related link: https://www.armco.us/

EPIC’s Jim Williford and Wilson Long to Present on Insurance Coverage Gaps at 2019 International Roofing Expo

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Director of Construction Risk Services Jim Williford and Principal Wilson Long will present at International Roofing Expo on Monday, Feb. 11 at 7:45 a.m. at Music City Center in Nashville, Tenn.

The International Roofing Expo is the biggest, most influential trade event for the roofing construction and maintenance industry that provides total coverage of the innovative equipment, suppliers, resources, information and technologies that are shaping the future of the industry.

Few insurers focus on providing insurance to the roofing industry and some take standard policies and remove coverage by applying exclusions and limitations. In their presentation, "Roofing Industry's Common Insurance Coverage Gaps for YOU and YOUR Subcontractor," Williford and Long will highlight some common coverage gaps roofers may find in their insurance policies and how using a subcontractor may increase your risk.

Click here to see the full agenda: https://explore.theroofingexpo.com/Attendee/conference/sessions

About Jim Williford, director of construction risk services, EPIC:

Jim Williford has developed a broad professional background in commercial insurance, surety and construction risk management with more than 25 years of experience both as an underwriter and as a risk advisor. He uses his experience, knowledge and expertise to help clients identify, assess and manage risk within their organizations. Whether the risk is contractual, financial, operational, physical, or strategic, Williford embeds himself and his team as deeply within the client's risk function as his clients will allow. He is adept at working with large and complex programs, including joint ventures, and is particularly accomplished in designing, placing and managing group captive programs, single parent captive programs, OCIPs, CCIPs, Builder's Risk, Professional Liability, Environmental Liability and Subcontractor Default programs on both an annual practice and project specific basis.

Although he is experienced in designing, arranging and managing insurance and surety programs for contractors consistently listed in the annual ENR Top 400 Contractors and Top 600 Specialty Contractors ranking, he spends much of his time focusing on specialty contractors specifically operating within the roofing and industrial construction space. Williford is a graduate from The University of Alabama and he holds numerous industry designations including the Construction Risk Insurance Specialist (CRIS), Chartered Property & Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Certified Risk Manager (CRM), Associate in Risk Management (ARM), and he is also a Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC).

About Wilson Long, principal, EPIC:

Wilson Long brings his risk management expertise to specialty contractors and energy companies throughout the United States. He endeavors to understand the key business issues his clients face and writes a quarterly newsletter, "Long's EPIC Construction Perspective," addressing concerns construction and energy executive's face in today's complicated business environment. Additionally, he is a regular speaker at safety conferences and host webinars on risk management topics. Over the past 15 years, Long has won numerous risk management awards including, but not limited to: #1 Insurance & Risk Management graduate at The University of Mississippi and three Top Consultant awards. He holds a number of industry designations including the Construction Risk Insurance Specialist (CRIS) and also the Associate in Risk Management (ARM).

About EPIC:

EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property and casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm. EPIC has created a values-based, client-focused culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence.

EPIC team members have consistently recognized their company as a "Best Place to Work" in multiple regions and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

EPIC now has more than 1,400 team members operating from 50 offices across the U.S., providing Property and Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to more than 20,000 clients.

With run rate revenues greater than $400 million, EPIC ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the U.S. Backed by Oak Hill Capital Partners, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country.

For additional information, please visit: https://www.epicbrokers.com/.

EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Director of Construction Risk Services Jim Williford and Principal Wilson Long will present at International Roofing Expo on Monday, Feb. 11 at 7:45 a.m. at Music City Center in Nashville, Tenn.

Related link: https://www.epicbrokers.com/

DAPA Products Shares Welt Cording Ideas to Take Upholstery and Home Furnishings to the Next Level

JASPER, Ala. /ScoopCloud/ -- DAPA Products, manufacturer of upholstery and fenestration products, shares ideas on how to take upholstered furniture and furnishings to the next level with welt cords. DAPA Products innovated the industry with the launch of Foam Welt Cord and Foam Screen Spline, which reduced the incidents of carpal tunnel syndrome in workers who installed screen spline in windows and doors. As the market grows, so does their customer base. These ideas are based on the products they've seen in the industry.

Whether designing for clients or for the home, the decor that is on display in magazines and local shops typically include custom details that add a touch of luxury and elegance. From the complimentary colored cording running along the edge of drapery, to the same colored cord that frames a pillow, to the cording that adds a touch of class to upholstered furniture. These details make a difference in the value of the product.

1. Use welt cords for pillows to trim and frame them. Creating piping for the edges of pillows takes minimal time and adds all the difference in terms of the way the pillow looks. Piping adds value to the finished product. Contrasting piping and pillow colors can be a statement for the décor.

2. Trim for draperies. Welt cord can be used as trimming for drapes. Instead of sewing on another lace or pom-pom trim, try sewing welt cord to frame the edge of the drapes.

3. Upholstery trim. Add trim to upholstered chairs, sofas, and other furniture with braided welt cord. Piping can add contrasting, complimentary, and symmetrical color combinations to complement or contrast the patterns and colors in the room.

4. Trim headboards. Upholstered headboards have added a modern décor look to these pieces of furniture. Adding trim to a headboard adds visual interest and value.

5. Hotrod and auto upholstery. Touches of trim aren't just for home furnishings. Today's hotrods also benefit from adding welt cords to leather upholstery. The trim is used on the interiors of the vehicles.

DAPA Products has a list of the industries they serve with welt cord and other upholstery and fenestration products. Their products are made with virgin raw materials, not scrap, to uphold their commitment to the highest quality products.

To learn more and order braided welt cord, and other forms of welt cord online, visit https://www.dapaproducts.com/.

About DAPA Products:

DAPA Products is known, not just for the Foam Welt Cord, but the highly demanded Foam Screen Spline, along with many more goods in the window, door, and upholstered furniture industries and braided products for the upholstery furniture industry. DAPA runs several extrusion lines 24 hours a day, 5 days per week. Foam Screen Spline has helped to reduce the stress of screening and now is the favored choice for many major manufacturers. Thanks to the support of our many friends and customers, a small beginning has proved to be highly successful. Foam Welt Cord and Foam Screen Spline are still our main products but we now provide many other products for these markets and several other industries.

*(LOGO 72dpi: https://www.dapaproducts.com/wp-content/themes/Dapa/images/logo.jpg)

*Video (YouTube): https://youtu.be/A7qKVl3TGIQ

DAPA Products, manufacturer of upholstery and fenestration products, shares ideas on how to take upholstered furniture and furnishings to the next level with welt cords. DAPA Products innovated the industry with the launch of Foam Welt Cord and Foam Screen Spline, which reduced the incidents of carpal tunnel syndrome in workers who installed screen spline in windows and doors.

Related link: https://www.dapaproducts.com/

Jeremiah Glassford of EPIC Named a 2018 Veteran of Influence by Birmingham Business Journal

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Senior Client Executive Jeremiah Glassford has been named a 2018 Veteran of Influence by Birmingham Business Journal.

The 2018 Veterans of Influence Awards honors the men and women who have served our country and have made a place for themselves in Birmingham's business world. Winners have a strong record of innovation or outstanding performance in their work and are actively involved in the community.

"Jeremiah's experience as a litigation attorney and a noncommissioned officer in high-risk combat zones give him a very unique perspective to help our clients identify and successfully manage complex risks," said Crawford McInnis, managing principal at EPIC. "His military background and business experience make him an unparalleled leader and we are proud to have him on our team."

Glassford has served in the U.S. Army since 1999, including three tours of duty in Afghanistan and Iraq with extensive leadership and risk management/safety training. He currently serves on the U.S. Army Reserve's Regional Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officer Team for FEMA Region IV, where he coordinates Department of Defense military assistance to other federal agencies, state governments and civilian authorities during large-scale disaster response operations.

About Jeremiah Glassford, senior client executive, EPIC:

Glassford is a Senior Client Executive in our Birmingham, Alabama office; he brings his legal and risk management proficiency to EPIC's national platform.

He is involved in all aspects of new business development, risk management and client retention, including needs assessment and exposure identification; risk management and insurance program audits; program design and placement; ongoing client management; program stewardship; and resource and vendor management.

Prior to joining EPIC, Glassford was a commercial litigator with Birmingham-based law firm Balch & Bingham who he represented clients throughout the country, ranging from private equity investors and public utilities to product manufacturers and insurance companies, in commercial litigation involving contract disputes, insurance coverage issues, business torts and unfair competition, financial services, products liability, intellectual property and trade secrets, class actions, and health care issues.

He graduated from the University of Alabama at Birmingham with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management, where was on the President's List and a member of the Beta Gamma Sigma Business Honor Society. He earned his Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from the University of Alabama School of Law. He also received ratings of "exceeded course standards" and graduated in the top 20% of every U.S. Army leadership course he attended: Primary Leadership Development Course, Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course, and Advanced Noncommissioned Officer Course.

Glassford is a member of the American Bar Association, the Alabama State Bar, and the Birmingham Bar Association. He is also a proud supporter of Alabama Veteran, a non-profit founded and operated by veterans to help each other reintegrate into civilian society, engage their communities, and improve themselves professionally and personally.

About EPIC:

EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property and casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm. EPIC has created a values-based, client-focused culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence.

EPIC team members have consistently recognized their company as a "Best Place to Work" in multiple regions and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

EPIC now has more than 1,400 team members operating from 50 offices across the U.S., providing Property and Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to more than 20,000 clients.

With run rate revenues greater than $400 million, EPIC ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the U.S. Backed by Oak Hill Capital Partners, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country.

For additional information, please visit https://www.epicbrokers.com/.

EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Senior Client Executive Jeremiah Glassford has been named a 2018 Veteran of Influence by Birmingham Business Journal.

Related link: https://www.epicbrokers.com/

EPIC Insurance Brokers adds Jeremiah Glassford, JD in Birmingham, Alabama

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants announced today that attorney Jeremiah Glassford has joined the firm's Birmingham-based National Energy Construction practice as a Senior Client Executive, reporting to EPIC Managing Principal Crawford McInnis.

Glassford will be involved in all aspects of new business development, risk management and client retention, including needs assessment and exposure identification; risk management and insurance program audits; program design and placement; ongoing client management; program stewardship; and resource and vendor management.

Glassford joins EPIC from Birmingham-based law firm Balch & Bingham where he was a commercial litigator. In that capacity, Glassford represented clients throughout the country, ranging from private equity investors and public utilities to product manufacturers and insurance companies, in commercial litigation involving contract disputes, insurance coverage issues, business torts and unfair competition, financial services, products liability, intellectual property and trade secrets, class actions, and health care issues.

Glassford has also served in the U.S. Army since 1999, including three tours of duty in Afghanistan and Iraq and with extensive leadership and risk management/safety training. He currently serves on the U.S. Army Reserve's Regional Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officer Team for Federal Emergency Management Agency Region IV, where he coordinates Department of Defense military assistance to other federal agencies, state governments, and civilian authorities during large-scale disaster response operations.

"We are excited to further enhance EPIC's operations in Birmingham and the Southeast Region with the addition of Jeremiah," said Crawford McInnis. "His litigation-focused legal background and experience as a senior troop leader in high-risk combat zones and disaster responses give him a unique perspective to identify and successfully manage risks, particularly those that are contractual in nature, as well as problem solve for our clients.

"Jeremiah will be a terrific addition as we continue to build and strengthen our EPIC team here in Birmingham and across the country."

Glassford earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, before obtaining his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Alabama School of Law, with magna cum laude honors.

Jeremiah Glassford can be reached at jeremiah.glassford@epicbrokers.com or 205-581-3352.

About EPIC:

EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property & casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm. EPIC has created a values-based, client-focused culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence.

EPIC team members have consistently recognized their company as a "Best Place to Work" in multiple regions and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

EPIC now has more than 1,400 team members operating from 50 offices across the U.S., providing Property & Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to more than 20,000 clients.

With run rate revenues greater than $400 million, EPIC ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the United States. Backed by Oak Hill Capital Partners, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country.

For additional information, please visit https://www.epicbrokers.com/.

EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants (EPIC) today announced that attorney Jeremiah Glassford has joined the firm's Birmingham-based National Energy Construction practice as a Senior Client Executive, reporting to EPIC Managing Principal Crawford McInnis.

Related link: https://www.epicbrokers.com/

EPIC Insurance Brokers add Josh Close in Birmingham, Alabama

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants ("EPIC") announced today that Josh Close has joined the firm's Birmingham-based national energy construction practice as a client services coordinator, reporting to EPIC Principal Brian Tanner.

Close will be involved in all aspects of client support, account rounding and relationship management; including needs assessment, risk management and insurance program design and placement, ongoing account management, program stewardship, and resource and vendor management.

Close joins EPIC from Bankers Life in Birmingham, where he was an agent, responsible for new business development and the oversight and management of client relationships.

"We are excited to further enhance EPIC's operations in Birmingham and the Southeast Region with Josh's addition," said Brian Tanner. "He is well regarded for his business development and needs assessment ability, and for building strong, positive relationships with clients, insurance companies and other business partners. Josh will be a terrific addition as we continue to build and strengthen our exceptional EPIC team here in Birmingham and across the country."

Close attended Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia where he earned a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, Business and Sports Management, and played varsity baseball as a member of the Liberty Flames.

Josh Close can be reached at josh.close@epicbrokers.com or 205-581-3357.

About EPIC:

EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property & casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm. EPIC has created a values-based, client-focused culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence.

EPIC team members have consistently recognized their company as a "Best Place to Work" in multiple regions and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

EPIC now has more than 1,400 team members operating from 50 offices across the U.S., providing Property & Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to more than 20,000 clients.

With run rate revenues greater than $400 million, EPIC ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the United States. Backed by Oak Hill Capital Partners, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country. For additional information, please visit https://www.epicbrokers.com/.

EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants ("EPIC") announced today that Josh Close has joined the firm's Birmingham-based national energy construction practice as a client services coordinator, reporting to EPIC Principal Brian Tanner.

Related link: https://www.epicbrokers.com/

EPIC’s Chuck Simpson to Present at AESC Safety, Wireline, Trucking Conference and Tradeshow

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Senior Risk Control Consultant Chuck Simpson will present at the Association of Energy Service Companies (AESC) Safety, Wireline, Trucking Conference & Tradeshow on Wed., April 18 at 10 a.m. at the Dallas/Fort Worth Marriot Hotel in Fort Worth, Texas.

Simpson will present on "Update - ANSI Z390 Hydrogen Sulfide Training Requirements." A recognized expert in Hydrogen Sulfide safety practices and training, Simpson led the revision effort as the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) Hydrogen Sulfide Safety Training Committee's Chairman. Simpson served as Vice-Chairman of the committee from 1994 until his appointment as Chairman in 2015.

Click here to see the full agenda (PDF): http://www.aesc.net/images/Safety_Trucking_Promo.pdf

About the Association of Energy Service Companies (AESC):

The Association of Energy Service Companies (AESC) is the premier association of the energy service industry. It provides information and assistance to members in many important areas of the industry including management and safety conferences, cooperation with industry organizations, safety and training materials, technology developments, meetings with government officials, safety statistics program and more.

About Chuck Simpson, senior risk control consultant:

Chuck Simpson is a health and safety professional with more than 30 years of experience helping companies develop and implement risk management systems in a variety of industries.

Prior to joining EPIC, Simpson served as president of Work Safe International, LLC where he worked on both on- and off-shore projects in the United States, Mexico, Canada, South America, Africa, Asia and the Middle East.

Simpson has experience in the sulfur operations, pipeline, fabrication, oil and gas drilling, vessel operations and food processing industries. He is a certified safety professional (CSP) and a widely recognized expert on Contractor Safety Management, OSHA Recordkeeping and Hydrogen Sulfide Safety.

Simpson has presented lectures at the ASSE Safety Professional Development Conference and Exposition, OSHA Oil and Gas Safety Conference, the International Conference on Offshore Safety, the Gulf Coast Safety and Training Group, and the Sulphur Institute's Sulphur World Symposium in the United Arab Emirates.

Simpson is an active participant in the ASSE, Gulf Coast Safety Training Group and serves as Chairman for the ANSI Z390 Hydrogen Sulfide Training Committee. He earned his bachelor's degree in international studies from the University of South Alabama.

About EPIC:

EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property and casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm. EPIC has created a values-based, client-focused culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence.

EPIC team members have consistently recognized their company as a "Best Place to Work" in multiple regions and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

EPIC now has more than 1,400 team members operating from 50 offices across the U.S., providing Property and Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to more than 20,000 clients.

With run rate revenues greater than $400 million, EPIC ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the U.S. Backed by Oak Hill Capital Partners, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country.

For additional information, please visit https://www.epicbrokers.com/.

EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Senior Risk Control Consultant Chuck Simpson will present at the Association of Energy Service Companies (AESC) Safety, Wireline, Trucking Conference & Tradeshow on Wed., April 18 at 10 a.m. at the Dallas/Fort Worth Marriot Hotel in Fort Worth, Texas.

Related link: http://www.epicbrokers.com/

Chuck Simpson of EPIC to Present on Hazard Recognition at Arklatex ASSE Chapter Meeting

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Senior Risk Control Consultant Chuck Simpson will present at the Arklatex American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) Bi-Monthly Chapter Meeting on Thurs., March 15 at 11:30 a.m. at Shane's Seafood and BBQ in Bossier City, La.

Simpson, a recognized expert in Hydrogen Sulfide safety practices and training and ASSE Hydrogen Sulfide Safety Training Committee Chairman, will present on hazard recognition. The chapter meeting will also include a chapter bylaws amendment vote, local employment opportunities and a round table discussion of recent incidents, upcoming initiative and events.

ASSE is a global association of occupational safety professionals representing more than 36,000 members worldwide. The Society is also a visible advocate for OSH professionals through proactive government affairs at the federal and state levels, and in member-led relationships with key federal safety and health agencies. Members create safer work environments by preventing workplace fatalities, injuries and illnesses. Besides recording less lost time and lower workers' compensation costs, organizations with strong safety performance enjoy increased productivity, a better reputation and higher employee satisfaction.

About Chuck Simpson, senior risk control consultant

Chuck Simpson is a health and safety professional with more than 30 years of experience helping companies develop and implement risk management systems in a variety of industries.

Prior to joining EPIC, Simpson served as president of Work Safe International, LLC where he worked on both on- and off-shore projects in the United States, Mexico, Canada, South America, Africa, Asia and the Middle East.

Simpson has experience in the sulfur operations, pipeline, fabrication, oil and gas drilling, vessel operations and food processing industries. He is a certified safety professional (CSP) and a widely recognized expert on Contractor Safety Management, OSHA Recordkeeping and Hydrogen Sulfide Safety.

Simpson has presented lectures at the ASSE Safety Professional Development Conference and Exposition, OSHA Oil and Gas Safety Conference, the International Conference on Offshore Safety, the Gulf Coast Safety and Training Group, and the Sulphur Institute's Sulphur World Symposium in the United Arab Emirates.

Simpson is an active participant in the American Society of Safety Engineers, Gulf Coast Safety Training Group and serves as Chairman for the ANSI Z390 Hydrogen Sulfide Training Committee. He earned his bachelor's degree in international studies from the University of South Alabama.

About EPIC:

EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property and casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm. EPIC has created a values-based, client-focused culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence.

EPIC team members have consistently recognized their company as a "Best Place to Work" in multiple regions and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

EPIC now has more than 1,400 team members operating from 50 offices across the U.S., providing Property and Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to more than 20,000 clients.

With run rate revenues greater than $400 million, EPIC ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the U.S. Backed by Oak Hill Capital Partners, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country.

EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Senior Risk Control Consultant Chuck Simpson will present at the Arklatex American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) Bi-Monthly Chapter Meeting on Thurs., March 15 at 11:30 a.m. at Shane's Seafood and BBQ in Bossier City, La.

Related link: http://www.epicbrokers.com/

Supreme Lending’s Trey Horton Supports Alabama Communities Through Mortgage Loans and Charitable Contributions

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. /ScoopCloud/ -- Trey Horton (NMLS # 208824), a loan officer with Supreme Lending's Birmingham, Alabama branch, is using his knowledge and experience with purchase mortgage loan products including renovation home loans, to help rebuild communities in Alabama. Horton, who is a board member with Grace Klein Community, a nonprofit organization that focuses on providing relief to the poor, the distressed and the underprivileged, has volunteered for the organization for over three years.

"The best part of transacting renovation loans is the difference you make, not only in borrowers' lives, but also in the lives of everyone who lives in their communities," said Horton. "You can truly rebuild and elevate communities one home at a time."

Horton has been in the housing industry for 33 years. He has knowledge of the full range of conventional, nonconventional and jumbo mortgage products, including extensive experience with renovation loans such as Fannie Mae's HomeStyle Renovation Mortgage and FHA's 203(k) loan program.

Supreme Lending, a nationwide mortgage lender that actively supports the communities it serves, recently became a corporate sponsor of the Grace Klein Community.

"At Supreme, we want to always remember that our business impacts the lives of the individuals, families and communities we serve," said Scott Everett, president of Supreme Lending. "We see that as a responsibility. You can see it in actions from loan officers like Trey, to the fundraising and volunteer efforts we do in the corporate office, our company is about making a difference."

"Renovation loans are different from traditional mortgages. They can be prone to delays and other challenges that can be frustrating for borrowers in the hands of an inexperienced loan originator," said Horton. "Supreme has one of the best-if not the best-renovation programs in the industry. My borrowers get smooth easy transactions, I get satisfied clients and the communities get stronger, healthier homes. It's a perfect match."

About Supreme Lending:

Established by founder Scott Everett in 1999, Supreme Lending is a full-service mortgage lender licensed in 50 states with branches throughout the U.S, adding more branches each month. The growing company employs hundreds of employees and has been ranked among the "Best Places to Work" by American City Business Journals for the past five years. Supreme Lending has established relationships with all major investors, is a Fannie Mae seller/servicer, and offers a full range of mortgage programs, including conforming and non-conforming loans and FHA/VA loans.

The corporate culture is based on a customer-comes-first approach, which helps homebuyers realize their dreams of homeownership. Supreme Lending has been recognized for five consecutive years as an Inc. 500/5000 company and in 2013, 2014 and 2015, was named one of the Top 100 Mortgage Companies in America by Mortgage Executive Magazine.

Supreme Lending is a licensed mortgage lender, and branch 574 is licensed in Alabama and Tennessee (Alabama Consumer Credit License 21269. Tennessee Mortgage License 109458.).

For further information, please visit http://www.supremelending.com/ or call (888) 392-0250.

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Trey Horton (NMLS # 208824), a loan officer with Supreme Lending's Birmingham, Alabama branch, is using his knowledge and experience with purchase mortgage loan products including renovation home loans, to help rebuild communities in Alabama. Horton, who is a board member with Grace Klein Community, a nonprofit organization that focuses on providing relief to the poor, the distressed and the underprivileged, has volunteered for the organization for over three years.

Related link: http://www.supremebranch.com/

EPIC Insurance’s Chuck Simpson to Present at Gulf Coast Safety and Training Group Meeting

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Senior Risk Control Consultant Chuck Simpson will present at the Gulf Coast Safety & Training Group (GCS&TG) Meeting on Sept. 8 at 10 a.m. at the Lafayette Petroleum Club in Lafayette, Louisiana.

The Gulf Coast Safety and Training Group is a nonprofit corporation organized to promote the advancement of safety, health, environmental stewardship and safety training in the oil and/or gas exploration, production and transmission industry.

Simpson will present on "ANSI z390: Hydrogen Sulfide Training Requirements Update." A recognized expert in Hydrogen Sulfide safety practices and training, Simpson led the revision effort as the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) Hydrogen Sulfide Safety Training Committee's Chairman. Simpson served as Vice-Chairman of the committee from 1994 until his appointment as Chairman in 2015.

Click here for more information: http://www.gcstg.com/Home.html.

About Chuck Simpson, Senior Risk Control Consultant:

Chuck Simpson is a health and safety professional with more than 30 years of experience helping companies develop and implement risk management systems in various industries.

Prior to joining EPIC, Simpson served as president of Work Safe International, LLC where he worked on both on- and off-shore projects in the United States, Mexico, Canada, South America, Africa, Asia and the Middle East.

Simpson has experience in the sulfur operations, pipeline, fabrication, oil and gas drilling, vessel operations and food processing industries. He is a certified safety professional (CSP) and a widely recognized expert on Contractor Safety Management, OSHA Recordkeeping and Hydrogen Sulfide Safety. He has presented lectures at the ASSE Safety Professional Development Conference and Exposition, OSHA Oil and Gas Safety Conference, the International Conference on Offshore Safety, the Gulf Coast Safety and Training Group, and the Sulphur Institute's Sulphur World Symposium in the United Arab Emirates.

Simpson is an active participant in the American Society of Safety Engineers, Gulf Coast Safety Training Group and serves as Chairman for the ANSI Z390 Hydrogen Sulfide Training Committee. He earned his bachelor's degree in international studies from the University of South Alabama.

About Gulf Coast Safety & Training Group:

The Gulf Coast Safety and Training Group (GCS&TG) is a nonprofit corporation promoting safety, health, environmental stewardship and safety training in the oil and/or gas exploration, production and transmission industry. The group provides its membership with educational and networking opportunities to accomplish common goals, share ideas, discuss and seek solutions to identified safety, health, environmental and training needs.

About EPIC:

EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property and casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm. EPIC has created a values-based, client-focused culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence. EPIC team members have consistently recognized their company as a "Best Place to Work" in multiple regions and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

EPIC now has 1,100 team members operating from offices across the U.S., providing Property Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to more than 20,000 clients.

With run-rate revenues approaching $300 million, EPIC ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the United States. Soon to be backed by Oak Hill Capital Partners, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions.

More information: http://www.epicbrokers.com/.

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EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Senior Risk Control Consultant Chuck Simpson will present at the Gulf Coast Safety and Training Group Meeting on Sept. 8, 2017 at the Lafayette Petroleum Club in Lafayette, Louisiana.

Related link: http://www.epicbrokers.com/

EPIC’s Chuck Simpson to Speak at Distribution Contractors Association’s Annual Safety Congress

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Senior Risk Control Consultant Chuck Simpson will speak at Distribution Contractors Association's (DCA) Annual Safety Congress on Wednesday, March 29 at 8:30 a.m. at Hotel Monteleone in New Orleans, La.

The 22nd Annual Safety Congress is an annual gathering of safety directors representing distribution construction companies. It serves as an opportunity for attendees to improve their management skills and to network with other safety professionals from across the country. The two-day conference features speakers, trainers and discussion groups focusing on important safety solutions.

Simpson will share his knowledge on "How to Improve HSE Inspections & Hazard Recognition" and attendees will have the opportunity to further discuss the topic in interactive round table discussions.

Click here to view the full agenda: http://www.dcaweb.org/Events/SAFETYCONGRESS/Registerforthe2017SafetyCongress.aspx.

About Chuck Simpson, Senior Risk Control Consultant:

Simpson is a health and safety professional with more than 30 years of experience helping companies develop and implement risk management systems in a variety of industries.

Prior to joining EPIC, Simpson served as president of Work Safe International, LLC where he worked on both on- and off-shore projects in the United States, Mexico, Canada, South America, Africa, Asia and the Middle East.

Simpson has experience in the sulfur operations, pipeline, fabrication, oil and gas drilling, vessel operations and food processing industries. He is a certified safety professional (CSP) and a widely recognized expert on Contractor Safety Management, OSHA Recordkeeping and Hydrogen Sulfide Safety. He has presented lectures at the ASSE Safety Professional Development Conference and Exposition, OSHA Oil and Gas Safety Conference, the International Conference on Offshore Safety, the Gulf Coast Safety and Training Group, and the Sulphur Institute's Sulphur World Symposium in the United Arab Emirates.

Simpson is an active participant in the American Society of Safety Engineers, Gulf Coast Safety Training Group and serves as Chairman for the ANSI Z390 Hydrogen Sulfide Training Committee. He earned his bachelor's degree in international studies from the University of South Alabama.

About Distribution Contractors Association's Annual Safety Congress:

The DCA Safety Congress is an annual gathering of safety directors representing distribution construction companies. It serves as an opportunity for attendees to improve their management skills and to network with other safety professionals from across the country. The two-day conference features speakers, trainers and discussion groups focusing on important safety solutions.

About EPIC:

EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property and casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm. EPIC has created a values-based, client-focused culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence. EPIC team members have consistently recognized their company as a "Best Place to Work" in multiple regions and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

EPIC now has 1,100 team members operating from offices across the U.S., providing Property Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to more than 13,000 clients.

With roughly $280 million in run rate revenues, EPIC ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the United States. Backed by the Carlyle Group, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country. For additional information, please visit http://www.epicbrokers.com/.

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650-295-4608
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EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Senior Risk Control Consultant Chuck Simpson will speak at Distribution Contractors Association's (DCA) Annual Safety Congress on Wednesday, March 29 at 8:30 a.m. at Hotel Monteleone in New Orleans, La.