Lyle Ashley, president of Conroe, Texas-based Surplus Inc. announced key promotions within the Surplus management team.
Debra Bowers has been promoted to executive vice president. Bowers has 25 years of experience in the industry with 23 of these years at Surplus Inc. Bowers’ new responsibilities involve overseeing the internal operations of Surplus.
Billie Gorrell, who has been employed for 21 years at Surplus, has been promoted to senior vice president of the brokerage division. Gorrells’ new responsibilities include the management and expansion of the brokerage business.
Brenda Richardson has been promoted to senior vice president of the contract division. Richardson has 31 years of experience in the insurance industry with 14 of these years at Surplus. Richardson’s new responsibilities include management and expansion of the contract division.
Commenting on the promotions, Ashley stated, “I am extremely pleased to announce the promotions of these three individuals. They have contributed greatly to the success of our organization, and I know they will continue to do so as they assume the responsibilities associated with their new roles.”
Serving retail agents over the past 30 years, Surplus Inc. is a Texas managing general agency and wholesale insurance broker that specializes in property and casualty insurance. More information about Surplus Inc. may be found online at www.surplus-inc.com.


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