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Meet our family of 100% employee owned companies, driving growth for changemakers.

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Marketing

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5by5 Agency is a Nashville-based marketing, digital, and creative agency serving organizations that are changing the world. Specializing in strategy, storytelling, and execution, 5by5 helps mission-driven companies amplify their message, engage their audience, and achieve meaningful impact.

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ESOP Advisory

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40 Million Owners is an ESOP advisory and acquisition consultancy dedicated to helping employee-owned companies grow and thrive. By guiding ESOPs through every stage of strategic acquisitions, the firm empowers businesses to expand ownership opportunities, strengthen their workforce, and build long-term value for employees and communities alike.

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Human Resources & Accounting

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3LS Solutions helps companies streamline finances and human resources so they can strengthen their operations and put more time into what matters most.

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Cybersecurity Solutions

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Employee-owned technology company helping organizations stay secure, connected, and future-ready. From cybersecurity and cloud solutions to AI leadership, Intrust IT empowers clients across industries to innovate confidently and achieve lasting impact.

Changemakers behind our mission

Eric Strickland

Eric Strickland​

Chairman
Visionary leader shaping 3LS into a legacy of impact, blending business excellence with a mission to transform lives
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Shannon Litton

CEO
Dynamic CEO driving growth at the intersection of purpose and performance, empowering mission-driven organizations to scale their impact
Christina Lee

Christina Lee

VP of Legal
Strategic legal leader who champions employee ownership and mission alignment, ensuring long-term growth and innovation
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Tim Rettig

Chief Technology Officer

Innovative founder and the only second-generation ESOP founder, blending hands-on IT and cybersecurity expertise with a legacy of team-focused growth and employee ownership.

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Ricky Phipps

CEO, Intrust IT
Dynamic leader preparing organizations for the AI-driven future, advancing operational efficiency, while fostering employee-owner culture.
Mike Brady

Mike Brady

Managing Director, 40 Million Owners
Nationally recognized social enterprise leader and co-founder of 40 Million Owners, guiding ESOPs through growth rooted in impact
Josh Miller

Josh Miller

President, 5by5 Agency

Entrepreneurial leader building an award-winning, employee-owned agency that helps Change Makers tell powerful stories and drive growth

Michael Morosi

Michael Morosi

Chief Investment Officer, 3LS
Mission-driven investment strategist leading growth and value creation across the 3LS family of employee-owned companies
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Lauren Ryan

Marketing Director

Purpose-driven marketing leader, elevating stories of people doing good and empowering good in our communities

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