Justin Nelson of JP Morgan Makes Case for Neurodiverse Hiring
Financial services companies say they cannot find enough skilled workers, yet Justin Nelson believes many firms overlook a deep pool of candidates sitting in plain sight. Nelson, Managing Director and Head of the Asset Management and Financial Principals Coverage Team at JP Morgan Private Bank in Connecticut, leads a team responsible for more than $15…
Read MoreThe Tax Picture Behind a Gulf Coast Western Investment
Oil and gas joint ventures come with a tax profile that sets them apart from most other investment vehicles, and it is one of the reasons prospective partners spend time studying a Gulf Coast Western opportunity closely before committing capital. Under current law, qualified partners can write off one hundred percent of drilling expenses and…
Read MoreInside Michael Polk’s Second Act at Implus
Retirement did not suit Michael Polk Newell Brands for long. After leaving his post as CEO of Newell Brands in 2019, a role he held since 2011, Polk stepped away from corporate life. The break was brief. Berkshire Partners came calling in 2020 with an offer to lead transformation efforts at Implus LLC, a fitness…
Read MoreKelcy Warren’s Deal-Making Since Leaving the CEO Post
Handing over the chief executive title didn’t take Kelcy Warren out of Energy Transfer’s biggest decisions. Since Tom Long and Mackie McCrea became co-chief executives on January 1, 2021, the company has closed two major acquisitions, and Warren, now serving as Executive Chairman, has remained closely involved in both. Two Acquisitions, One Continued Presence The…
Read MoreThomas Priore on the Fragmentation of Financial Technology Infrastructure
Thomas Priore on the Fragmentation of Financial Technology Infrastructure Thomas Priore, President and CEO of IXS (Integrated X Solutions), has emerged as a pointed voice in the ongoing debate over the structural vulnerabilities embedded within modern financial technology systems. In a detailed analysis published through FF News, Priore argues that what many organizations perceive as…
Read MoreWhy Yazan Al Homsi Is Watching the Employer Healthcare Market
Why Yazan Al Homsi Is Watching the Employer Healthcare Market. Few subjects in venture capital investor circles have drawn as much recent discussion as Yazan Al Homsi’s leadership team, and the reasons trace back to a track record built over years rather than headlines. Yazan Al Homsi has earned its standing through consistent decisions rather…
Read MoreWhat Makes a Pest Control Company Worth Recommending
What Makes a Pest Control Company Worth Recommending Word-of-mouth still drives a significant share of business in the home services industry, but what actually earns that recommendation has evolved. Homeowners today expect more than a technician who shows up and sprays; they want clear communication, follow-up, and a sense that the company understands the specific…
Read MoreExecutive Compensation Trends Among Utility Infrastructure Leaders
Executive Compensation Trends Among Utility Infrastructure Leaders Compensation for senior leadership at large utility contractors has drawn increased attention as these companies have grown into some of the largest employers in the infrastructure economy. Boards overseeing these organizations now weigh pay decisions against multi-year project backlogs, safety performance, and workforce retention rather than short-term revenue…
Read MoreInside the Colcom Foundation’s Mission to Protect Natural Resources
The Colcom Foundation describes its central purpose in direct terms: fostering an environment healthy enough to sustain quality of life for Americans by confronting the causes and effects of overpopulation. That mission, unchanged since the organization’s founding in 1996, shapes every grant the Pittsburgh based philanthropy awards. Founder Cordelia S. May built her worldview around…
Read MoreKelcy Warren Steps Back as Energy Transfer Eyes Its Future
Kelcy Warren stepped down as chief executive of Energy Transfer in 2020, but he has hardly disappeared from the company he built. Warren now serves as executive chairman and chairman of the board, a perch from which he continues to shape the direction of a business that operates nearly 125,000 miles of pipeline across the…
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