Historical Highlights
Like any 25-year-old, Century II has grown and changed from its beginnings as a start-up with strong leadership to a leading member of its own growing family.
 
  • 1985: Ross Hickey founds Century II; Hickey helps write legislation in Tennessee that clarifies rules that govern the industry in the state.
  • 1997: CSM, Inc., a client of Century II, acquires Century II; CSM CEO, Marc Fortune, becomes president and CEO of the firm.
  • 2001: Century II establishes Century II Services, our life and health insurance agency, a wholly owned subsidiary.
  • 2001: Century II wins the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce Music City Future 50 Award, which recognizes the 50 fastest-growing small businesses in the Nashville area.
  • 2002: Century II wins the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce Music City Future 50 Award—again!
  • 2005: Century II merges with Indianapolis, Indiana-based Fortune Diversified Industries as part of its publicly-held PEO division. Century II celebrates its 20th Anniversary.
  • 2008: Century II becomes the PEO Division Headquarters for its parent company, Fortune Diversified Industries.