Doug Reichardt Becomes Chairman Emeritus With Holmes Murphy® & Associates
J. Douglas Reichardt
DES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 4, 2009 — J. Douglas Reichardt will become Chairman Emeritus of Holmes Murphy & Associates effective January 1, 2010, as part of the organization’s planned leadership perpetuation strategy. No other leadership changes have been announced.
Reichardt joined Holmes Murphy & Associates as a college intern in 1976, and has served as chairman of the organization since 1993. During his tenure Holmes Murphy has grown into the 24th largest risk management and insurance brokerage firm and the ninth largest among privately owned brokers in the United States, according to Business Insurance magazine.
As Chairman Emeritus, Reichardt will support the growth of new business sales and client acquisition and retention. He will also continue to support Holmes Murphy in numerous community leadership roles.
“Doug’s leadership, talent and determination are inspirational and will continue to help us build an organization rich in leadership at all levels of the company,” said Jim Swift, president and chief executive officer of Holmes Murphy & Associates. “Doug’s effectiveness is illustrated by Holmes Murphy’s growth in the number of offices, employees, revenues, clients and industry ranking during his leadership tenure.”
About Holmes Murphy
Founded in 1932, Holmes Murphy & Associates, an independent insurance brokerage, is ranked 22 among America’s top 100 brokers. Holmes Murphy has offices in Des Moines, Davenport and Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Denver, Colo.; Dallas, Texas; Kansas City, Kan.; Omaha, Neb.; St. Louis, Mo.; Madison, Wis.; Peoria, Ill.; Oklahoma City, Okla.; Scottsdale, Ariz.; and Sioux Falls, S.D. Holmes Murphy serves business and industry leaders throughout the Midwest and across the nation in the areas of property and casualty insurance, employee benefits, captive insurance, risk management, loss control and financial services.