People Moves: EPIC Adds Ponter in Houston; Goosehead Promotes 10 Managing Directors

Kathleen Ponter Joins EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants in Houston

EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants has added Kathleen Ponter to its Houston Property & Casualty team as a producer.

Ponter will utilize her property and casualty experience to provide risk mitigation solutions to clients in a broad range of industries, including oil & gas, large non-profits, education, and habitational.

Ponter brings over 25 years of commercial P&C experience to EPIC. She served as an account executive at Wortham Insurance & Risk Management (now Marsh Wortham), where she managed a large portfolio of P&C accounts. She is experienced in the placement of master insurance programs for global companies that have sizeable U.S. exposures, as well as in the coordination of international insurance programs.

Goosehead Insurance, Inc. Promotes 10 New Managing Directors and Partners

Westlake, Texas-based Goosehead Insurance, Inc. announced the promotion of 10 new managing directors and partners, as the company continues to invest in building its leadership team.

Goosehead promoted the following individuals to managing director:

· Morgan Chance contributes to Goosehead’s national expansion through corporate recruiting, training and the rapid development of the franchise sales department. She joined Goosehead in 2017 after starting her career in hospitality.

· Jacob Cravens is heavily involved in training, agency partner support, franchise sales, and talent acquisition. He began his Goosehead career in 2015, after working as an insurance agent in the captive market.

· Kaely Ferguson handles recruitment, training, and development of the franchise sales team. She joined Goosehead in 2016.

· Kaysey Hibler plays a critical role in scaling out the operations department and creating a seamless, industry-leading onboarding experience. She joined Goosehead in 2013.

· Gregory Lappo oversees the sales division at Goosehead’s corporate headquarters in Westlake, Texas along with strategic initiatives for corporate recruiting. He joined Goosehead in 2011.

· Jackie May focuses on the technological and regional advancements for the service department. She joined Goosehead in 2017.

· William Prassas is responsible for the geographic expansion of the Western region and oversees corporate offices located in Colorado, Nevada, and Texas. He joined Goosehead in 2015.

· Anthony Roland oversees technical and corporate accounting, tax compliance, and SEC financial reporting. He joined Goosehead in 2019 with over 10 years of experience in the financial services industry.

· Ethan Warren manages many of the key service teams and continues to focus on process refinement within the organization. He joined Goosehead in 2016.

· Samantha Williams oversees legal operations including litigation, geographic expansion and equity management. She joined Goosehead in 2015.

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