| Name | Title | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
Mohammed Ali |
Group Chief Financial Officer | Profile |
Ascend empowers entrepreneurial CPAs to reach their goals with an innovative growth model that brings their firms into the new age. Backed by private equity from people-focused Alpine Investors, Ascend is building a modern platform for regional accounting firms that enables them to stay independent while accessing the resources of a large CPA firm to help them grow. Ascend provides access to growth capital, robust talent acquisition, best-of-breed technology, a catalytic leadership system, shared back-office services, and modernized equity incentives so that firms can surmount todays industry challenges and reach their full potential. Founded in January 2023, the company attained revenues sufficient to qualify it as a Top 100 U.S. accounting firm within six months of operation.
Kerrie Kelly is a multifaceted design studio bringing thoughtful design into everyday life. To work with Kerrie Kelly—whether through residential interiors, corporate partnerships or lifestyle entertainment—is to gain a trusted, industry-savvy partner who bridges the gap between design principles and a life well lived.
STARK Group is a leading provider of building materials and services for the construction industry in Europe. Founded in 1896 and headquartered in Frederiksberg, Denmark, the company operates over 1,100 branches and distribution centers across Europe, employing around 19,000 people. STARK Group specializes in the distribution and retail of building materials to professional builders and contractors. They offer product knowledge and advice to help customers select the right materials for their projects. The company also provides efficient logistics solutions to ensure timely delivery of products to construction sites. Their extensive product portfolio includes a wide range of heavy construction materials tailored to meet the diverse needs of the construction sector. STARK Group is committed to sustainability, investing in environmentally friendly facilities and aiming for low-emission classifications in their operations.
West Coast Community Bank is a full-service community bank headquartered in Santa Cruz, California, serving Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Clara, and Santa Cruz counties since 2004. The bank is dedicated to community involvement, actively supporting local well-being through participation and donations to regional nonprofit organizations. In 2024, it merged with 1st Capital Bancorp to enhance its capabilities and better serve the community, with plans to rebrand all branches as West Coast Community Bank by 2025. The bank offers a variety of financial services for both businesses and individuals. These include business loans, commercial real estate financing, asset-based lending, construction lending, and agricultural loans. It also provides SBA and USDA government guaranteed loans, credit cards, merchant services, and digital banking solutions. For personal banking, West Coast Community Bank offers competitive deposit solutions and consumer banking services. The bank is recognized as a leading SBA lender in Santa Cruz County and Silicon Valley, reflecting its strong support for local businesses.