Stephen began his career in financial planning in the 1980’s and quickly became the top producer of what is today Thrivent. He then went into management and built the first 11 state agency in the south. In the 1990’s, Stephen earned his diploma from the College for Financial Planning (CFP) at Vanderbilt University and created a very successful firm earning “Financial Planner of the Year.”
Stephen then developed his own company with over 100 financial advisors and twelve branch offices where he researched hundreds of investment opportunities to select only those which he felt appropriate for his representatives and their clients. These ranged from real estate, equipment leasing to mixed use and charged off receivables. Stephen also managed three hedge funds and a $123 million proprietary asset management program.
He later consulted on faith-based senior housing (proclivityseniorliving.com) as a developer. During this emergence, Stephen was a guest expert on CNN, Fox, Bloomberg TV, Christian Broadcast Network and hundreds of radio programs. He also authored four books including Money on Loan From God, and a short story devotional about his world class running career titled It’s More Than Just a Race! (itsmorethanjustarace.com).
Stephen’s business partners have included top shelf specialists, as well as prominent figures such as Ambassador Joe Rogers, a tremendous political figure, as well as highly successful entrepreneur in areas such as construction, insurance and finance.
Today, Stephen is focused on using his talents, experience and network to help his Company and it’s members be successful in funding, partnering with companies that offer not only a solid return, but also focus on making the world a better place.
Stephen lives with his wife Nikki and two huskies just outside Nashville, TN.
Steve Byers a Managing Director and CFO at DGADG, LLC. In 1993 Steve started a technology consulting business in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, culminating in projects for IBM, the CIA and forensic federal trial support.
After a solid decade in the technology business Steve moved on to invest in and develop businesses in aviation, real estate, education, beekeeping and insurance.
The late 80’s had started with college at Virginia Tech for Computer Engineering which led to working for Bell Northern Research in Raleigh-Durham North Carolina, where he also developed a large multi-state business which offered him a foundation for team leadership and success principles, where he led development teams from western Pennsylvania to North Carolina.
Steve’s first internationally registered trademark was SENNEX Steve’s ENterprises iN EXcellence. More about these businesses and there decades of excellence can be found at AirfieldMatSystems.com, BeeHealthHoneyFarms.com, ICSHelpingyou.com and Stevebyers.com. The term “Serial Entrepreneur” was coined to describe people like Steve Byers.
Steve current resides in Palm Beach county where he and his wife homeschooling their kids.
Mitchell concentrates his practice in the areas of federal and state regulation of securities, private equity, corporate finance, general corporate representation, and real estate development and syndication. His securities practice has led to the successful structuring and placement of numerous debt and equity offerings in both the public and private markets for clients in a diverse array of industries.
Mitchell gives particular emphasis to “value-added” efforts in introducing clients to sources of finance and business opportunities. His closely related activities include the financing of mature businesses as well as start-up and emerging growth businesses, including real estate, venture capital, public offerings and PIPE financings. He handles both buy side and sell side private equity transactions.
Mitchell has been awarded an AV® Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, its highest rating for ethical standards and legal ability. He was also named a Leading Lawyer in Illinois and recognized in The Best Lawyers in America (2018) and Leading Lawyers (2013 to present).
Mitchell received his B.A., Summa Cum Laude, from the University of Pennsylvania and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He earned his J.D. from the University of Chicago Law School.
Awards
• Honoree, Best Lawyers in America ((2018)
• Honoree, Leading Lawyers (2013 to present)
Professional Affiliations
• Illinois State Bar Association Member
• Illinois Real Estate Investment Association (REIA) - Past President Past Director
Dr. Rudy Holland is a lifelong minister who has served the National Center for Life and Liberty Law Firm (NCLL) for years. Born in Kenly, North Carolina, in 1946 to Rudolph and Ernestine Holland, Dr. Holland is the older brother of Sandra Edwards and Diane Brown. When he was thirteen, his parents moved to Lynchburg, Virginia, where Dr. Jerry Falwell was his neighbor, pastor, and mentor.
His ministry began in 1970 at Berean Baptist Church, where he pastored for nineteen years and led Berean Christian Academy and Berean Daycare. Following his tenure at Berean, he was called to serve three churches as senior pastor over a twenty-two-year period: in Uniontown, Pennsylvania; Napa, California; and Sanford, North Carolina. After retiring from the pastorate, Dr. Holland started PRH Ministries in honor of his son Paul, who was unable to serve in the ministry due to a brain tumor. With a theme of “Proclaiming the Word, Reaching the Lost, and Helping the Hurting,” the vision for PRH is for Paul’s testimony to reach those who are suffering. Dr. Holland continues the work of PRH Ministries today in addition to his service at the NCLL.
Dr. Holland served on the board of directors of Baptist University of America, Tennessee Temple University, and Davis College and is one of the founders of the Virginia Assembly of Independent Baptists and the Old Dominion Association of Christian Schools. He was instrumental in landmark legislation in the state of Virginia that protects child development centers from intrusive measures by state agencies.
BEGAN MINISTRY IN 1970 AT BEREAN BAPTIST CHURCH
STARTED PRH MINISTRIES IN HONOR OF HIS SON PAUL
SERVED ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF BAPTIST UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA, TENNESSEE TEMPLE UNIVERSITY, AND DAVIS COLLEGE
ONE OF THE FOUNDERS OF THE VIRGINIA ASSEMBLY OF INDEPENDENT BAPTISTS AND THE OLD DOMINION ASSOCIATION OF CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS
