| Name | Title | Contact Details | 
|---|---|---|
Max Montgomery | 
					Assistant General Counsel | Profile | 
Midland States Bank is a community-based financial institution with over a century of history. As a subsidiary of Midland States Bancorp, Inc., headquartered in Effingham, Illinois, the bank is dedicated to supporting local businesses and residents. The bank offers a wide range of financial services, including commercial banking tailored for local businesses, wealth management with a focus on financial planning and investment services, and personal banking solutions that cater to individual needs. Midland States Bank emphasizes a personalized approach, aiming to be a supportive partner for customers during important life events. With a commitment to teamwork and community support, Midland States Bank promotes sustainable practices and social responsibility through its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. The bank continues to evolve under the leadership of CEO Leon J. Holschbach, focusing on enhancing profitability and competitiveness in the financial sector.
MPI began with a simple premise -- that ordering metal building supplies could be fast, easy and cost-effective. We knew that builders and contractors faced challenges every day, and we didnt need to be one of them. Since 2001, MPI has been driven to manufacture quality metal panels and building supplies, while continuously improving the customer experience along the way. Metal Panels Inc. is a leading manufacturer of quality metal panels for metal roofing, post-frame, metal building and commercial applications. 15 panels profiles available including curved panels, custom trim produced up to 21. In-plant manufacturing with portable roll-formers for on-site production available. Locations in Tulsa, OK and Kansas City, KS, serving northern Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, Southern Nebraska and Iowa. MPI supplies the metal contractor with everything they need from the slab up.
In 2015, an important group of investors alongside a group of experienced professionals in the Reinsurance industry, acquired a majority interest in MBI Americas. Now, XS Global, a well-known regional MGA and Coverholder at Lloyds. The groups footprint and ambitions now encompass the underwriting space, utilizing strong synergies that exist between the groups core business strategy. Our unique structure provides us opportunities to deploy targeted reinsurance capacity both directly to corporates and to retail brokers via expert and locally based underwriters. We are proud to say we invest in talent and our team has proven skills, excellent access, and a proven track record for underwriting profitable business in the Latin America region and beyond.
Since 1950, United Community has been dedicated to providing best-in-class service to our customers as the foundation of every relationship. Were proud to have won several awards for our service. In eight of the last ten years, J.D. Power ranked United highest in customer satisfaction with retail banking in the Southeast. Forbes included United in its inaugural list of the Worlds Best Banks in 2019, and again in 2020, 2022 and 2023. We were also recognized on the Forbes 2020 list of the 100 Best Banks in America for the seventh consecutive year. We received five Greenwich Excellence Awards in 2019 for excellence in Small Business Banking and Middle Market Banking, including a national award for Overall Satisfaction in Small Business Banking. Were honored to be recognized as a great place to work, too. In 2020, we were designated one of the Top Workplaces in South Carolina (Greenville Business Magazine) and Atlanta (Atlanta Journal-Constitution). With more than 200 banking locations throughout Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Florida, we provide a full range of consumer and commercial banking products to fit your unique needs. If you want a better banking experience, visit your local United Community today and allow our team to deliver the personal attention you deserve. Visit ucbi.com to learn more about the products and services we offer. Before engaging with our online community (including our social media channels), please refer to our Community Guidelines: ucbi.com/social-media The social media policy covers acceptable use by the public and our employees in conjunction with our Privacy Policy: ucbi.com/privacy-policy Equal Housing Lender | Member FDIC.
Cohen & Co is a professional services firm based in Cleveland, Ohio, founded in 1977. With over 800 employees across 15 offices in eight U.S. states, the firm specializes in tax, assurance, and advisory services. Its diverse client base includes privately held companies, public and private investment funds, fund advisers, and Fortune 1000 multinational enterprises. Recognized as one of the top 100 accounting firms in the United States by annual revenues, Cohen & Co fosters a disciplined culture focused on delivering results and personal commitment to clients. The firm emphasizes employee development and community involvement, partnering with institutions like Youngstown State University. Its service offerings include comprehensive tax planning, audit and assurance engagements, and consulting on business strategy and operational improvements, tailored to various industries such as investment management and multinational corporations.