| Name | Title | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
Bjarne Lauritzen |
Senior Vice President Sales and Marketing | Profile |
With over a century in business, MLC (formerly Mississippi Lime Company) has built a reputation on the purity of its products, commitment to research and development, and tradition of customer satisfaction. MLC operates the largest lime facility in the Americas and mines some of the purest limestone reserves in the world. The company supplies high-calcium quicklime, hydrated lime, calcium carbonate products, trucking services, and technical solutions from a diversified, reliable network of facilities in Ste. Genevieve, MO; Calera, AL; Verona, KY; Vicksburg, MS; Weirton, WV; Chester, SC; Mobile, AL; Prairie du Rocher, IL; Bridgeville, PA; as well as several distribution sites throughout the country. MLC is a privately held company that has a fully integrated system for mining limestone and manufacturing high-quality, food-grade calcium products and pulverized limestone. MLC also owns and operates a trucking and logistics subsidiary, MLC Trucking, to further support customer needs and ensure additional supply security.
Brown & Brown is a prominent insurance brokerage firm based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with a history that dates back to 1939. Originally founded as Brown & Owen, the company has grown to become one of the largest insurance intermediaries globally and is publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker BRO. It has been part of the S&P 500 since 2021 and has earned recognition as a Great Place to Work Certified™ company since 2018. The company operates through four main business segments: Business Insurance, which offers tailored risk management solutions; Personal Insurance, providing coverage for high-net-worth individuals; Programs & Underwriting, managing niche insurance programs; and Wholesale Brokerage, serving as an intermediary for agents and carriers. Brown & Brown emphasizes a customer-focused approach and has achieved significant growth through both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions. Its diverse service offerings cater to businesses, individuals, and insurance agents, reinforcing its position as a leader in the insurance industry.
Adams Brown is a regional certified public accounting and advisory firm based in Wichita, Kansas, founded in 1945. With nearly 400 professionals, the firm serves clients across all 50 U.S. states, Canada, and the Caribbean. It is recognized as one of the largest accounting firms in Wichita and is affiliated with BKR International, which enhances its ability to assist clients with international business operations. The firm offers a wide range of services, including tax planning and compliance, audit and assurance, business consulting, client accounting and advisory services, wealth management, and managed IT and cybersecurity services. Adams Brown has specialized teams focused on various industries, such as agriculture, construction, manufacturing, healthcare, and not-for-profit organizations. The firm emphasizes a client-centric approach, fostering strong relationships and providing personalized service to closely held and family-owned businesses, as well as individuals and families seeking financial planning.