Tennessee-Based The Crichton Group Appoints Jones as President

The Crichton Group, an independent insurance agency in Tennessee, has promoted veteran team member Cooper Jones to president.

Jones succeeds Bob Jackson in the role, who will now act as a co-chair of the company and maintain deep involvement in leading the agency as a whole.

As president, Jones will oversee the company’s insurance offerings, marketing of new services and product development. Jones will continue to lead the agency’s nonprofit and social services division.

Jimmy Ward, CEO and co-chair of The Crichton Group, commented on the hiring saying Jones “has been integral in expanding offerings and opportunities for our clients. During this time of rapidly evolving and complex change within our industry, we look forward to broadening our service platforms further under Cooper’s leadership.”

Jones joined The Crichton Group in 2002, and has experience in the commercial insurance, risk management and nonprofits and social services industries. In addition, he is a preferred partner of The Center of Nonprofit Management, member of the United Heartland Agency Council and a member of the Hartford Insurance Company Agency Council.

Jones earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Mississippi.

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