Tricom Funding

Tricom, a subsidiary of Wintrust Financial Corporation, provides administrative services to companies looking to outsource billing and payroll, cash management, and accounting functions. The company also offers its clients funding for payment to temporary employees. Its SimpleSwitch branded system allows clients to efficiently transition from one payroll funding provider to Tricom. Tricom's primary customers are companies in the staffing industry; it has clients in about 35 US states. The company was founded in 1989 and was acquired by Wintrust in 1999.