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Jesse Correll
Chief Executive Officer at
UTG, INC.
Net worth: 230 M $ as of 31/05/2026
Profile
Jesse Thomas Correll was the founder of First Southern Bancorp, Inc. (Kentucky), founded in 1982, serving as Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer from 1988 to 2015.
Current jobs include Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer at UTG, Inc. since 2023; Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Universal Guaranty Life Insurance Co. since 2023; Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at American Capitol Insurance Co. since 2006; Chief Executive Officer & Director at ACAP Corp.; Director at The National Christian Charitable Foundation, Inc.; President & Director at The River Foundation, Inc. since 2011; Director at Cumberland Lake Shell, Inc. since 2017; Director at The Friends of the Good Samaritans since 2005; Director at National Christian Foundation, Inc. since 2006; President & Manager at First Southern Funding, Inc. since 1992; President & Manager at First Southern Funding LLC since 1992.
Former jobs include Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Universal Guaranty Life Insurance Co.; Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Texas Imperial Life Insurance Co. from 2006 to 2009; Director at Thomas Nelson, Inc. from 2001 to 2005; Director at AMEN Properties, Inc.; Director at Crown Financial Ministries from 2004 to 2009; Director at Generous Giving from 2006 to 2009; Director at Dew Learning LLC; Trustee at Centre College from 2015 to 2022.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
AMEN PROPERTIES INC PFCV 73.94% | 17/12/2008 | 4,39,110 ( 73.94% ) | 222 M $ | 31/05/2026 |
UTG, INC. 4.92% | 18/05/2026 | 1,54,312 ( 4.92% ) | 8 M $ | 31/05/2026 |
Jesse Correll active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| UTG, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 01/01/1999 |
Universal Guaranty Life Insurance Co.
 Universal Guaranty Life Insurance Co. Life/Health InsuranceFinance Operates as a life insurance company | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Cumberland Lake Shell, Inc.
 Cumberland Lake Shell, Inc. HomebuildingConsumer Durables Cumberland Lake Shell, Inc. is a private company based in Somerset, KY. | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2017 |
The National Christian Charitable Foundation, Inc.
 The National Christian Charitable Foundation, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a foundation or endowment | Director/Board Member | - |
First Southern Funding LLC
 First Southern Funding LLC Investment ManagersFinance Engages in financial reporting activities | President | 01/01/1992 |
National Christian Foundation, Inc.
 National Christian Foundation, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides assistance to Christian charitable and religious entites | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2006 |
The Friends of the Good Samaritans
 The Friends of the Good Samaritans The Friends of the Good Samaritans is a company based in Stanford, KY. | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2005 |
The River Foundation, Inc.
 The River Foundation, Inc. The River Foundation, Inc. is a company based in Stanford, KY. | President | 01/01/1990 |
First Southern Funding, Inc.
 First Southern Funding, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services | President | 01/01/1992 |
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Private companies
Connections
36
1st degree connections
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 19 |
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ACAP Corp.
 ACAP Corp. Life/Health InsuranceFinance Provides life insurance | Finance |
Thomas Nelson, Inc.
 Thomas Nelson, Inc. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Provides Christian-oriented books, audio and video materials | Consumer Services |
UTG, Inc.
 UTG, Inc. Life/Health InsuranceFinance Operates as a holding company with interests in life insurance business | Finance |
First Southern Funding, Inc.
First Southern Funding, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services | Finance |
AMEN Properties, Inc.
 AMEN Properties, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Engages in the acquisition of energy-related business and manages real estate properties | Miscellaneous |
First Southern Bancorp, Inc. (Kentucky)
 First Southern Bancorp, Inc. (Kentucky) Regional BanksFinance Operates as bank holding company with interests in providing banking services | Finance |
Universal Guaranty Life Insurance Co.
Universal Guaranty Life Insurance Co. Life/Health InsuranceFinance Operates as a life insurance company | Finance |
Centre College
 Centre College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The National Christian Charitable Foundation, Inc.
The National Christian Charitable Foundation, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a foundation or endowment | Miscellaneous |
American Capitol Insurance Co.
 American Capitol Insurance Co. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Provides insurance services | Finance |
Texas Imperial Life Insurance Co.
 Texas Imperial Life Insurance Co. Life/Health InsuranceFinance Provides life insurance and funeral services | Finance |
The River Foundation, Inc.
The River Foundation, Inc. The River Foundation, Inc. is a company based in Stanford, KY. | |
Cumberland Lake Shell, Inc.
Cumberland Lake Shell, Inc. HomebuildingConsumer Durables Cumberland Lake Shell, Inc. is a private company based in Somerset, KY. | Consumer Durables |
Crown Financial Ministries | Commercial Services |
The Friends of the Good Samaritans
The Friends of the Good Samaritans The Friends of the Good Samaritans is a company based in Stanford, KY. | |
Generous Giving
 Generous Giving Generous Giving is a Christian organization dedicated to fostering a culture of biblical generosity within churches and communities. The private company is based in Chattanooga, TN. Its flagship program, the Journey of Generosity (JOG), is a one- or two-day retreat offered in-person or online, providing a safe environment for participants to explore generosity through scripture, stories, and group discussion. Generous Giving supports churches and event hosts with resources such as facilitator training, planning guides, invitation tools, and materials, and offers ongoing support to sustain generosity growth. The organization also organizes conferences, workshops, and partnerships with faith-based organizations to build a culture of generosity, and operates without fundraising appeals during its events. Founded in 2000 by the Maclellan Foundation, the organization inspires and equips individuals to experience generosity as a joyful, transformative spiritual practice. The CEO of the company is April R. Chapman. | |
National Christian Foundation, Inc.
National Christian Foundation, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides assistance to Christian charitable and religious entites | Commercial Services |
First Southern Funding LLC
First Southern Funding LLC Investment ManagersFinance Engages in financial reporting activities | Finance |
Dew Learning LLC
 Dew Learning LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides educational services | Commercial Services |
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