UNIVERSAL REGISTERED AGENTS, INC.
OVERLAND PARK, KS

Universal Registered Agents combines best practices, flexibility, technology and competitive pricing to meet your corporate service needs for Independent Director, Registered Agent, Entity Management, Corporate Service Work, Sales Consulting. We understand how to help you when meeting a filing deadline, we know our role and fiduciary duties when your company is in distress. We are not the With a proven track record of success and 18 plus years industry experience, Kent knows how to create and drive marketing and sales strategies, align resources, and develop action plans to achieve desired goals. Kent has spent years building outstanding teams, working closely with executive management to provide insight into the business strategy, and planning overall directives. Kent is a veteran of NRAI. During his time with NRAI, Kent was paramount in building the sales and marketing efforts and positioning NRAI as a market leader by directing all sales and marketing including print and video advertising, internal publications, and coordination of external campaigns. “NRAI gave me a chance to do what I enjoy; working with clients and managing employees. I really enjoyed acting as a key voice of the customer.” As Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Kent developed the sales and marketing plan as well as company policy for NRAI. Kent enhanced brand awareness by evolving a consistent, unified brand message and strategy. Additionally, he ensured compliance with EEO and other federal regulations and managed multi-million dollar budgets. With 20 years of information technology experience covering infrastructure management, project management, product development, team management and development, and application sales, Will’s passion is for the ever changing world and challenges of IT. His experience and continued growth in these paths has allowed him to build a knowledge base of how best to first understand, then design and build applications which impact people and businesses in a positive manner. “Throughout my career, I’ve worked as the ‘Presenter of Information,’ both upstream and downstream. I have proven my ability to understand complex situations, both technical and personality based, and to translate those complexities into solutions to achieve the goals at hand. I’ve spent time working with clients one-on-one and with client groups to determine inefficiencies in existing workflows and applications and to create new applications that address gaps.” Will has the ability to bring resources together and to adjust and change as demands dictate. His passion and leadership not only play out in his career, but outside of the office. “I am one of the founding members of a non-profit called Operation BBQ Relief. Operation BBQ Relief was born while providing meals to the people of Joplin after the tornado of May, 2011. To date, we have provided relief to 10 different disaster areas, preparing and serving over 300,000 meals. It’s been a humbling experience to say the least.” You can find more information about Operation BBQ Relief at www.operationbbqrelief.org. While at NRAI, Joe was fundamental to the growth of their independent director business. Joe worked with the General Counsel and outside counsel to negotiate the terms of the appointment contract. He reviewed transactional documents for potential liability and appropriate responsibilities for the independent personnel. Additionally, he responded to requests for action by the independent personnel once appointed. With 27 years’ experience in the industry Jim has built long lasting relationships with customers both in law firms and corporations providing consultative solutions as a business partner to help them streamline tasks in the legal department through technology and services resulting in significant cost savings. After many years at CT, Jim joined NRAI during a period of rapid expansion for the company and in a short period of time built a very significant account portfolio in both law firms and corporate law departments. He was consistently ranked as a top sales executive in the country. As NRAI expanded its services, Jim successfully introduced customers to new technology tools and SAAS offerings to differentiate services and win business against entrenched market leaders. Jim made significant contributions to NRAI during his tenure including mentoring and managing new account executives. Jim was very successful developing channel and partnering sales efforts with NRAI affiliates and other NRAI partners. “I continue to enjoy working in this industry and offering cost effective alternatives to customers and partners needs with an emphasis on customer service. Universal Registered Agents, Inc. is positioned for growth which allows me to provide resources and value to my customers. “ Laurie brings more than 18 years of finance experience in both public accounting and industry. Laurie has experience in a broad range of companies including not-for-profit, software, and professional services companies. Laurie enjoys working for start-up companies and has used her experience to develop and enhance processes to help support a growing organization. On a number of occasions, Laurie has worked closely with IT as the business user to develop requirements and lead project teams to build automated systems to streamline workflow. “My goal is to help people work more efficiently through automation and to spend their time on more important things such as customer satisfaction.” A Registered Agent is often called a “Resident Agent”, “Statutory Agent”, or “Agent for Service of Process” depending on the state you are forming your entity in. Registered Agents are required by law in almost every state. You must specify your company’s registered agent when you file your Articles of Formation. Your Business Is Personal. Keeping your company and businesses compliant deserves and commands our respect. Returning clients trust in our many years of legal experience powering our company’s services and mission: Give Our Clients Respect. Respond Quickly With Great Service. Charge Fair Prices.