Hylant, one of the largest privately held insurance brokerage firms in the United States, announces key leadership appointments designed to accelerate growth, strengthen innovation, and enhance client service, as the company sets its sights on nearly doubling in size over the next decade. The strategic changes follow three years of record-breaking sales velocity, with organic growth exceeding 10%. Leading the restructure, Tony Packo, former Chief Strategy Officer, is named Executive Vice President, working closely with CEO Bubba Berenzweig to ensure strategic decisions align with the family’s sustainability goals and cultural vision. Pat McDaniel is promoted to Chief Strategy Officer, and is now leading enterprise-wide initiatives to position Hylant for long-term success. McDaniel, who has twelve years at Hylant, has previously overseen critical areas including Hylant Administrative Services, M&A and Transaction Solutions, and Executive Risk and Cyber Practices. As part of the realignment, Anne Marie Towle has assumed the leadership of Hylant Consulting. This division is positioned to help clients proactively manage risk and optimise transactions through the expansion of services that now include analytics, business risk consulting, M&A and transaction solutions, outsourced consulting services, and importantly, captive management. Kip Irle, President, and Joe Wieligman, COO, are aligned to help lead the expansion of the consulting division alongside Towle and team. Further strengthening the leadership structure, Andrew Kurt now serves as President, Financial Lines, focusing on expanding executive risk solutions. Clay Jennings steps into the role of Chief Revenue Officer, responsible for driving top-line growth and aligning retention strategies. Regionally, Dave Norris is appointed CEO of the Great Lakes Region, where he will lead operations and growth initiatives. Additionally, Shannon Orr is promoted to Associate COO, a newly created role working with Chief Operating Officer Joe Herman to advance service excellence across the organisation. CEO Bubba Berenzweig says: “Our people are the foundation of our success. These appointments reflect the exceptional talent within Hylant and our unwavering commitment to delivering value and service as we grow”.
