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Holmes Murphy Leadership

Leading With Purpose and Care

Driven by our commitment to independence, our Executive Committee and Board of Managers empowers employees and prioritizes client success.

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Choosing Our Path

With a deep understanding of our industry, the Executive Committee is passionate about humanizing insurance and mentoring the next generation of leaders dedicated to our independent mindset.

Our ownership model is unique in this industry. We bring young talent in and go all in to support them on their career journey. All of us have been the beneficiaries of a mentor who took us under their wings and helped us be successful, so now we do the same. It’s about paying it forward.

Kari Cooling, EVP & Managing Director, Property Casualty
Kari Cooling, EVP, Managing Director, PC

I had mentors who helped me understand the business, and that insurance is not a product — we are trying to sell an experience. At Holmes Murphy, you’re a steward of a special thing and, at some point, the goal is to hand that to somebody else.

Jay Reavis, President, Brokerage Services
Jay Reavis, President, Brokerage Services

We’re very entrepreneurial in how we grow and hire as a company. Everyone has the opportunity to advance and perpetuate this business. It’s central to our culture to provide a career path for every single employee. I’ve always been motivated by delivering for both our clients and my teammates.

Charisse Vaughn, Chief Operating Officer, Brokerage Services
Charisse Vaughn, Chief Operating Officer, Brokerage Services

Meet Our Board of Managers

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Brooks Deibele
EVP & Employee Benefits Practice Leader
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Charisse Vaughn
Chief Operating Officer, Brokerage Services
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Dan Keough
Chairman & CEO
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Gerald Johnson
Sr. Vice President, Property Casualty
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Jay Freiermuth
Sr. Vice President, Surety
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Jay Reavis
President, Brokerage Services
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John Hurley II
COO – Enterprise Technology
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Josh Loftis
Sr. Vice President, Surety
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Kari Cooling
EVP & Managing Director, Property Casualty
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Lauren Roth
President, Avant Specialty Benefits
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Lindsay Chase
Chief Financial Officer
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Stephani Manning
President, Innovative Captive Strategies
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Steve Gfroerer
Sr. Vice President, Operations, Brokerage Services
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Tom Stewart
President, PLUS
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Travis Dent
Sr. Vice President, Employee Benefits
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Our History

Powered by independence since 1932. Discover our origin story.
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Life at Holmes Murphy

Innovative. Caring. Fun. Learn more about our culture.
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Work With Us

Whether you’re new to the industry or an insurance veteran, you have the freedom to thrive on our team.
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Join the Best

Business Insurance magazine has ranked Holmes Murphy the No. 1 Best Place to Work in Insurance for large employers.