Brokers

• Led acquisition of firm from BBVA Compass Bank and formed the Crest Insurance Group in June 2010
• Began with Crest’s predecessor firm, Mueller & Associates, in 1993
• Graduated from The University of Wyoming with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and from the University of Arizona with a Master of Athletic Administration
• A proud father and husband, other involvements include community work and supporting Arizona Athletics.

• Joined Crest Insurance Group as a Principal and Senior Vice-President to open Crest’s Phoenix office in January of 2011
• Formerly a partner and commercial lines insurance producer for The Mahoney Group for over 11 years.
• Graduated from The University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Science in Business Accounting & Finance and a Juris Doctor degree from the DePaul School of Law
• Other interests include golf, watching sporting events, and spending time with his children

• Joined Crest in May 2012
• Former Vice President and Partner at Lovitt & Touche, Inc. with a specialty background in national account management and marketing
• Graduated from The University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
• A former college football player, other involvements include association with the Bank of Tucson and The University of Arizona

• Joined the firm in 1996
• Spent many years prior in the insurance industry, both as a loss control consultant and an insurance agent for other firms
• Graduated from The University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety and Health
• Active member of many professional trade organizations and community groups; also an outdoorsman who enjoys competitive sailing, hiking and camping

• Joined Crest in 2016 as a partner and Senior Vice President
• Former employer was The Mahoney Group as a producer and partner for 16 plus years.
• Worked in the insurance industry since graduating from Arizona State University with a marketing degree in 1991
• Non-profit work includes:
  Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of Arizona (IIABA) since 2004, serving as president 2012, Multiple Sclerosis Society of Arizona,
  Independent Electrical Contractors Association (IECA), Rancho Saguaro home owners association
• A proud father of two and husband. Other interests include being outdoors and sports of any kind, skiing, hiking, biking, sailing, deep sea fishing, motorcycling, etc.

• Joined Crest as partner in the Phoenix office
• Formerly a partner and commercial lines producer at Mahoney Group for nine years
• Graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
• Married with two children, he enjoys golf and Ohio State sports

• Joined Crest as a Senior Producer in January 2020
• Formerly a Commercial Lines Producer for a national insurance agency
  beginning in 2001
• Graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science in Sociology
• Former college baseball player and member of the 1981 National Championship team. Other interests include golf, hiking and fishing
• Chandler native who enjoys attending ASU sporting events and spending time with his wife & kids

• Joined Crest Insurance Group as a Partner and Vice President to open Crest’s Denver office in July of 2018
• Formerly a Senior VP at Van Gilder Insurance Corporation/USI for 9 years
• Graduated from Kansas State with a Bachelor of Science in Monetary Policy In Banking
• Personal interests include golf, travel, and spending time with his wife & son

• Joined the firm over 30 years ago
• Started in the insurance business in 1968 in Tucson specializing in commercial property and casualty insurance
• Graduated from the University of Arizona with Bachelor of Science in Business Marketing.
• Personal interests include golf, going to the beach, and spending time with his grandchildren

• Joined Crest Insurance Group in November, 2019 as a Commercial Insurance Agent specializing in a wide array of risk placement and coverage types
• Formerly a Vice President and Branch Manager of AmWins Group. A leading wholesale brokerage firm over an 8 year span.
  Insurance experience of over 30 years
• Other interests include golf, volunteering and active member of his church

• Joined the firm over 30 years ago
• Owned a construction company for 8 years prior to entering the Insurance industry
• Attended The University of Arizona
• Involved with semi-pro baseball, basketball and youth football
• A member of the Pima County Sports Hall of Fame he and his wife, Melinda, are active members at Tucson Fellowship Bible Church and in a variety of community and service organizations

• Joined Crest Insurance Group as Vice President in the Denver office
• Former positions include VP of a large insurance brokerage for 11 years & Underwriter for a mutual company
• Graduated from ISU with a Bachelors in Sociology and Criminal Justice
• Personal interests include spending time with wife and two kids, and anything sports/competitive related

• Joined Crest in March 2014
• Attended Sioux Falls College and The University of South Dakota
• Many years’ experience in Insurance including Surplus Lines Insurance, Brokering and Underwriting
• Personal interests include outdoor activities
  And being involved in community organizations
• Married and father

• Joined Crest in January 2012
• Prior experience spanning 30 years includes Fortune 500 clients, captive program placements, municipality insurance expertise, and business for pools, assocations and self-insured clients
• Educated at Montana State University, Completed many insurance courses including CIC designation and numerous CPCU classes.
• Personal interests include church fellowship, travel, cycling, scuba diving, and music

• Joined CREST 2020
• 26 years of final mile driver/mgt./safety experience
• 26 years with Airborne Express/DHL system, managed territories consisting of 7 cities (Amazon) & 29 cities (DHL Express) across Southeastern US
• Director of Safety for Direct Hit Logistics with close to 1000 power units
• Smith System Certified Trainer & assisted in designing & implementing safety plans for operations dept.
  -Dedicated dad of 2 daughters & husband

• Joined Crest Insurance Group in July 2013
• Graduated from the University of Arizona in Business Public Administration majoring in Finance and Real Estate
• Started in the insurance industry in July 1982
• Commercial clients are broad in scope, in particular contractors, developers, and owners
• Native Tucsonan going back 5 generations
• Active in the community serving as youth coach and past service on several Boards of Directors

• Joined the firm in 2006
• Formerly a commercial lines specialist at a large, national agency
• Graduated from the University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science & History and The Hartford School of Insurance
• Proud husband & father of three children, a former NCAA Arizona Lacrosse player (1990-92), member of ACT Alliance of Construction Trades, and member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity (1989-92)

• Joined Crest in January, 2015
• Owner and President of Scottscom Insurance Services for 25 years
• Prior experience includes 8 years with CNA insurance, 4 in their Chicago home office
• Focused on giving back to the community through numerous volunteer activities including currently serving on 3 non-profit boards, sacristan at the Franciscan Renewal Center, former President of the Rotary Club of Scottsdale, former board member of the Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce, former chair of the Scottsdale Airport Advisory Commission.
• Offer expert witness testimony in insurance lawsuits
• Free time is devoted to travel, entertaining and reading

• Joined Crest in April 2014
• Former Producer for a national insurance agency since 2001
• Graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of
  Science in Marketing
• Married with two boys, his hobbies include various fundraising committees, coaching baseball, and trying to golf.

• Joined Crest in September  2012
• Prior to joining Crest was Principal and Co-founder of Regional Commercial Real Estate Development Company for eight years and holds the CCIM designation. Also held Regional Distribution, Sales and Management roles at PepsiCo and International Paper.
• Graduated from the University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Real Estate Finance, Regional Development and Communication
• Personal interests include spending time with his son and daughter, coaching, golf, and all sports related activity.

• Joined Crest Insurance Group in 2017
• Ten years Personal Lines experience as former with Liberty Mutual as a Sr. Branch Mgr. in Tucson, & Producer in Phoenix
• Graduated from Grand Canyon University with a degree in Accounting & American College with a LUTCF designation
• Recipient of numerous awards at Liberty Mutual, including Top 8% Producer in the country
• Tucson native who enjoys spending time with his wife & daughter, and also playing competitive golf

• Joined Crest Insurance Group in July 2010
• Prior experience includes six years in the Golf Industry in various capacities
• Graduated from Northern Arizona University in 2005 with a Bachelor of Arts in History
• Spends free time playing golf and fulfilling his role as Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Pima Community College

• Helped CEO Cody Ritchie with opening of Crest Colorado office 2018
• Joined CREST in 2019
• Former owner and CEO of Van Gilder Insurance Corporation, one of the country’s largest privately held insurance brokerage firms
• Graduated from the University of Colorado with a Bachelor’s degree
• Serves on numerous charitable and civic organizations
• A proud husband and father of two daughters

• Joined CREST Insurance January 2019
• Prior experience includes 5 years with Renaissance Insurance Group, Windsor, Colorado
• Attended Colorado State University, & spent 17 years as a golf professional; playing, teaching, & ultimately as Head Club Pro for a private country club
• Married 18 years to the wonderful mother of my 3 boys. Actively involved in youth sports, enjoying the CO outdoors, and golfing, of course

• Joined Crest in 2014
• Prior experience includes working in the construction industry as the owner/president of a WOSBE-Hubzone General Contractor with a focus on the federal military construction market
• Twenty year background in development, outreach and fundraising support for several non-profit, public and private entities. Industries served included professional sports, construction and education  
• Mother of two boys, one active duty USMC
• Resides in San Diego, CA with personal interests that include nutrition, fitness, and weightlifting

• Joined Crest in May 2018
• Former Vice President, Middle Market Risk Solutions at Willis Towers Watson with a specialty background in non-profits and technology risks
• Graduated from St. John’s University, MN with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Philosophy
• A former professional football player, other involvements include Boys and Girls Club of Phoenix and other various charities in AZ

• Joined the firm in January of 2006
• Formerly a professional in the advertising industry for thirteen years
• Graduated from The University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration
• Proud husband and father of two children, he also enjoys hiking, birding, juggling, traveling, sports, and the arts

-Joined CREST in September 2017 after 35 years’ experience in Northern Arizona insurance market

-Prior to joining CREST, he was with the Flagstaff Mahoney Group office 11 years. Former President of Skyjack Foundation

-Graduated from NAU with a degree in Business Mgt. and Marketing

-Personal interests include travel, and outdoor activities including skiing, paddle boarding, golf and boating

• Joined Crest in June 2012
• Former President at Schaefer-Smith-Ankeney Insurance and Founder of Rimrock Insurance Consulting
• Graduated from North Texas State University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Insurance in 1970.
• Personal interests include golf, reading, and spending time with his family

• Joined Crest in June 2012
• Formally a commercial insurance sales executive at National Commercial Insurance and Lapre Scali & Company for ten years.
• Graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with a Bachelor of Science
  in Business Marketing
• A former college football four-year starting quarterback, V.J.’s other interest include golf, bass fishing, and hunting

• Joined the firm in 1986
• A faculty member of the National Alliance of Insurance and a teacher of CIC Ruble seminars
• Graduated from Illinois College in 1969 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Economics.
• Married with 3 children and 5 grandchildren, his hobbiesinclude golf, scuba diving, travel and most spectator sports

• Joined the firm in 1979
• Former 10-year career with The Hartford Insurance Group
• Graduated from Texas Christian University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
• Handles a broad spectrum of commercial clients

• Joined Crest in 2015.
• Former Secretary/Treasurer at Mahoney Group with a specialty background in construction bonds.
• Graduated from the University of Nebraska with a Bachelor of Science in Finance.
• Personal interests include golfing, skiing and running.

• Joined Crest in 2016
• 30+ years in Surety Bond industry with combined underwriting experience on both the Company & Agency sides
• Founder and President of SBS Bonds & Insurance Services, Inc.
• Graduate of Fullerton College with a degree in Business Mgt.
• Personal interests are outdoor activities including boating, hiking & golf

• Joined Crest Insurance Group in May 2014.
• Prior to joining Crest was the Marketing and Funding Coordinator for the Tucson Conquistadores and played golf professionally for several years.
• Graduated from the University of Arizona Eller College of Management with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and General Business.
• While at the University of Arizona was a member of the NCAA Women’s Golf National Champion Team in 2000.
• Married with 2 children, enjoys sports and traveling to her native Colombia.

• Joined Crest in June 2017
• Prior to joining Crest,  he was President of Benefit Logic, Inc.
• Graduated from Northern Arizona University with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and a Minor in Business Administration
• Married with two kids, his hobbies include hiking, golf, snowboarding and traveling.

• Joined Crest in May 2008
• Formerly a Benefits Consultant at CBIZ
• Graduated from The University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
• Married with five kids, his hobbies include Scuba Diving, Golf, and Skiing

• Joined the firm in 2011
• Formerly a benefits consultant for five years
• Graduated from the University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication
• Personal interests include spending time with family and playing the guitar

• Joined Crest in August 2012
• 13 years of experience in the insurance industry specializing in employee benefits (health, life, dental, & disability), most recently with CBIZ Benefits & Insurance
• Graduated from Northern Arizona University with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
• Married with 2 daughters, he is also an outdoorsman who enjoys upland bird & big game hunting, fishing, hiking, and scuba diving

• Joined Crest in 2019
• Spent several years with Northwestern Mutual as Director of Network Office Supervision
• Graduated Duquesne University with majors in Finance & Investment Management
• Competed on cross country and track teams where I helped lead the cross country team to its first ever Atlantic 10 championship
• Personal interests include running in the Colorado mountains, cooking, and traveling with my wife, Kelsey

• Joined the firm in 2007
• Formerly a twelve-year professional basketball player in Europe
• Educated at The University of Arizona
• Other interests include coaching basketball and providing sports commentary for Fox Sports Arizona

• Joined CREST 2020
• Former Benefits agent and partner at PFS Insurance Group after graduating 2006 from Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania
• Hobbies include fishing and spending time with wife, Ashley, and their three children

• Joined Crest in January 2020
• Formerly a Benefits Broker at Marsh & McLennan
• Graduated from San Diego State University with a Bachelor of Science in Finance
• Married with one kid, his hobbies include Cycling, Surfing, Camping

• Jason joined the Crest team in July of 2014 and has been in the Healthcare business for 17 years.
• Specialized in group insurance as a Vice President of sales for Third Party Administrators
• Received his Associates Degree from Santa Rosa Junior College in 1991 and attended Sacramento State University from 1991 to 1994 studying Psychology.
• Played college golf and went on to play on the mini tours from 1994 until 1996.
• Jason serves on the board of ICAN, a non-profit cancer advocacy organization as well as being a member of the Redirect Health Broker Advisory Board.
• Jason is married with two daughters ages 15 and 18.

• Joined Crest in September 2019
• 25 years experience as owner, manager and advisor in Employee Benefits
• Graduated from The University of Wyoming with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Public Relations
• Married to Lindsay with 2 kids, Donovan and Daylin. Outside Interests include, coaching and playing hockey, waterskiing, playing golf, entertaining and traveling with family

• Joined CREST in May 2020

• A Kansas native raised in Wyoming and Colorado, he joined the US Navy & spent 3 of his 4 years aboard the USS George Washington Aircraft Carrier across the bay from Tokyo, Japan

• Hobbies include aviation & CrossFit including 1st place in the world competition

• Prior to joining Crest, Matt was a Vice President at Lovitt & Touché and led the Southern Arizona employee benefits practice for Wells Fargo Insurance
• Graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science in Justice Studies, & Master of Business Administration at the University of Phoenix
• Served in the United States Army and Arizona Army National Guard for nine years as a Non-Commissioned Officer and AH-64 Apache crew chief
• Volunteers with multiple Tucson non-profits including as Treasurer on the Board of Directors of Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Southern Arizona
• Married with a daughter and enjoys competitive cycling, mountain biking, playing guitar and traveling with his family

• Joined CREST in June 2017 with a background in the Healthcare industry for over 20 years
• Formerly a Benefits Broker at Benefits Logic, Inc.
• Graduated from The University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Master’s Degree from the University of Phoenix in Health Care Management
• Married with four children, his hobbies include golf, scuba diving, and traveling

• Joined Crest in June 2012
• Formerly of Schaefer-Smith-Ankeney Insurance Agency.
• Graduated from The University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Arts in Merchandising and Consumer Studies with an emphasis in Marketing.
• Married with two children, her hobbies include golf, skiing and reading.

• Joined Crest Insurance in 2018
• Began his career in the insurance industry in 2006
• UCSB graduate majoring in Business Economics
• Proud husband and father of two kids
• Is very involved in the community serves as Sponsorship Chair for the UCSD Mito Research Fund, as well as the moderator and Program Chair for Business Executives Council

• Joined Crest Insurance Group in June of 2017
• Prior to joining Crest was the Personal Lines Manager at Benefit Logic, Inc.
• Background in Personal Lines, Medicare and Individual Health Insurance
• Born and raised in Flagstaff, AZ.
• Married with 3 children

• Joined Crest in May 2015
• Over 20 years of experience managing risk; extremely mindful of providing excellence in competitive asset coverage
• Specializes in analyzing, developing, and customizing personal lines insurance programs with an emphasis on high net worth clientele
• Enjoys the many lifestyle advantages Phoenix offers

• Joined CREST in 2017. Formally President of Troon Insurance Services, Inc. since 1997
• Prior experience with Continental Insurance, New Hampshire Insurance, Four Corners General Agency and National Insurance Services
• Currently Chair of the Greater Phx. Big I, board member of Scottsdale Historical Society, volunteer at The Foothills Animal Rescue and VP of a local British Car Club
• Married to wife, Rene for 26 years, his interests include, classic cars, cooking, hiking, helping animals, seniors & children

• Joined Crest Insurance Group of Colorado in 2018
• Former VP & Personal Insurance Advisor at Assured Partners Colorado, USI Insurance Services, and Van Gilder Insurance Corporation. Was also Colorado Underwriter for Personal Lines for Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company
• Graduated from San Diego State with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration & Management
• Married with two teenaged children, he enjoys mountain biking and snowboarding

• Joined the firm in 1984
• Began her professional career at Mueller and Associates
• Educated at Sahuaro High School
• A native of Tucson with roots in the local schools and community, she also enjoys spending time with her family

• Tucson Semi-Native since 1969
• Licensed Property & Casualty Producer
• Been in the insurance industry since 1982,
  specializing in aviation insurance since 1989.
• Happily married over 25 years with two children
• Hobbies include tennis, birding, wildlife
  rehabilitation and ghost-towning.