Mississippi Entrepreneur’s Companies Named 13 Times to Inc. 5000
William Alias, III-led companies are among the fastest-growing in the nation.
William Alias, III, chief executive officer of EquiPro Holdings
The small north Mississippi town of Oxford has been the launchpad for several companies—four of which have made the prestigious Inc. 5000 list multiple times—all founded by entrepreneur William Alias, III, chief executive officer of EquiPro Holdings. For over 25 years, EquiPro has built, grown and managed companies from its office in Oxford, MS.
The company currently owns and operates subsidiary companies across a range of service industries, including Life Dental Group, Security Credit Services, Jormandy, and Security Investments.
Security Credit Services was named to the Inc. 5000 in 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2021. Life Dental Group made the Inc. 5000 in 2022 and 2023. Security Check, which Alias sold in 2017, made the list in 2001 and 2002. Security Card also made the Inc. 5000 list in 2010 and was eventually sold in 2018.
“It means the world to me to have started EquiPro holdings in Mississippi and to continue to grow our footprint across the Southeast from our headquarters here,” said Alias.
Among Alias’s guiding principles are to remain hands-on in companies and to carefully recruit the right people.
“Our goal is to enable the subsidiaries we invest in and operate to do what they do best — from providing high-quality dental services to working with national financial institutions purchasing debt — while benefiting from EquiPro’s operational support, financial stewardship and growth strategies,” Alias said.
This proactive, involved approach, coupled with a visionary leadership team that is focused on continuous innovation, customer service and employee satisfaction, ensures that EquiPro creates long-term growth and value for its investors, clients, and partners.
The executive team of EquiPro Holdings drives consistent growth for its subsidiaries through promotion, expansion, recruitment, and operational excellence. The EquiPro management approach combines hands-on involvement—that enables companies to focus on what they do best—with a long-term perspective on financial sustainability, competitive advantages, and growth opportunities. EquiPro Holdings’ leadership believes service and integrity are foundations—not hindrances—to growth.
“These values are the foundation for recruiting the best talent in our companies and providing top-notch services, as well as contributing to the communities we serve,” Alias said. EquiPro Holdings gives back to its communities in a number of ways. EquiPro Holdings has participated, by contributing time and donations, in many charitable programs in the areas of Oxford and Lafayette County, Miss., and Memphis, including The Pantry, Doors of Hope Transition Ministries, Leap Frog, The Palmer Home for Children, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital.
EquiPro Holdings’ current companies include:
Life Dental Group
Life Dental Group, established in 2017, is a dental services organization that provides partnership opportunities to dentists, offering management, accounting, and marketing services. This partnership allows dentists to focus on patient care and their own clinical experience, in addition to enjoying financial stability and continued growth. Life Dental Group was named to the Inc. 5000 list in 2022 and 2023.
Security Credit Services
Established in 2000, Security Credit Services is an investment firm that purchases performing and non-performing account receivables. Purchased debt includes credit cards, healthcare, bank loans and specialty financed accounts, among others. The firm is trusted nationally, and its executives play important roles within the industry. SCS was named to the Inc. 5000 list in 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2021.
Jormandy
Acquired by Security Credit Services in 2020, Jormandy purchases delinquent receivables and specializes in servicing past-due debts across the Commonwealth of Virginia. Jormandy conducts business with only the most trusted and reputable sellers and holds a strong commitment to fair business practices and serving the needs of their customers.
Encompass Capital Investments
Encompass Capital Investments serves as an investment vehicle for EquiPro Holdings and its employees which choose to participate. We invest in industries that we are familiar with and strong management teams, who understand these industries. Its purpose is to pursue investment vehicles which offer growth opportunities outside of the companies which we own, manage, and operate.
About EquiPro Holdings
EquiPro Holdings is a privately held firm dedicated to building companies that empower individuals, strengthen communities and drive opportunity. We are a Mississippi-based company with a footprint across several industries throughout the Southeast. Our goal is to enable the subsidiaries we invest in, allowing them to operate at their best — from providing high-quality dental services to working with national financial institutions — while benefiting from EquiPro’s operational support, financial stewardship, and growth strategies. This proactive, hands-on approach, coupled with a visionary leadership team focused on continuous innovation, customer service and employee satisfaction, ensures that we create long-term growth and value for our investors, clients, and partners.
For more information visit equiproholdings.com.
