| Name | Title | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
Lindsay Cekola |
Human Resources Director | Profile |
Joey Cekola |
Chief Revenue Officer | Profile |
Oakbridge Insurance is a prominent independent insurance and risk management agency with over 100 years of experience. Founded with a mission to enhance the insurance industry through community-focused service, Oakbridge combines the flexibility of an independent agency with the resources of a larger brokerage. As of 2023, it operates under Audax Private Equity, providing a range of commercial and personal insurance solutions. The company specializes in commercial property and casualty insurance, employee benefits, surety bonds, personal property and casualty insurance, and risk management services. Oakbridge operates through a partnership model, having expanded from four founding agencies to 13 partner firms by 2022, employing 280 people. The agency fosters a collaborative culture, emphasizing trust and long-term relationships with clients. In 2022, Oakbridge was recognized as a Top 100 Property/Casualty Agency by *Insurance Journal*, highlighting its strong position in the industry.
NFW is a circularity platform for plastic-free performance materials. NFW follows three Ground Rules in everything we develop: start well, stay clean, end well. While nearly everything in the built world relies on some type of plastic that began as crude oil and that will become plastic pollution, we are establishing a new material reality. We believe all materials should begin and end as nutrients, ready for the next growth cycle—true circularity. Our multi-material platform serves a wide range of industries—from fashion and footwear to automotive and upholstery. NFW technology embeds seamlessly into existing supply chains, enabling the worlds most iconic brands to design and scale products with high-performance, plastic-free materials. NFW makes global brands more sustainable, empowering them to create without plastics. Alongside the boldest brands and visionary designers, we are pioneering a naturally circular, post-oil economy.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Manufacturers Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of SMBC Americas Holding, Inc., a member of SMBC Group. For over 60 years, the Commercial Bank division of Manufacturers Bank has been serving middle-market and corporate businesses by providing sophisticated solutions and expertise with the personal touch of a community bank. The Commercial Bank division serves the specialized needs of middle-market and corporate businesses, franchise finance including quick service restaurants, manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, importers, exporters, and service companies. We offer a comprehensive suite of credit, deposit and treasury management solutions including foreign exchange and trade finance. The Commercial Bank has offices in Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Brea, Encino, Glendale, Newport Beach, San Jose, and Torrance. Member FDIC