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Sterling Seacrest Pritchard is the collaboration of the elite, most trusted names in the Southeast to create the largest privately held risk management company in the region. With a team of over 300 experienced professionals across the seven locations, we service all your insurance, surety and risk management needs.

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Sterling Seacrest Pritchard is the result of the 2021 merger of the two premier specialty insurance brokerage and risk management firms based in Georgia – Sterling Seacrest Partners and Pritchard & Jerden. The combination of these two legacy firms whose origins date back to 1960 has created the largest privately-held independent insurance brokerage firm in Georgia and one of the fastest growing privately held insurance brokerage firms in the Southeast.
We are proud to honor the memory of our multiple founders and those that laid the path ahead of us to ensure the success of our industry, brokers, and clients. The dedication of individuals such as John Bartley Miller, Bill Pritchard, and Lew Odem are constant reminders of the opportunity we have been given to serve as your trusted risk advisors.
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Vici Alexander
CFO | Atlanta
Vici Alexander is the Chief Financial Officer at Sterling Seacrest Pritchard and has more than 20 years of financial & accounting, tax and consulting experience. Vici brings with her a broad accounting background with experience in financial reporting and analysis, auditing and reviews, consolidating reporting, cash management & treasury, strategic financial management, and process evaluation & improvement.
A certified public accountant, Vici received her Bachelor of Science in accounting and her Master of Science in accounting and taxation from the University of North Texas. Prior to joining SSP, she served as chief financial officer and various management positions with companies in the private and public accounting sector.
Nnamdi Anene
Client Advisor
Atlanta

Nnamdi Anene
Client Advisor | Atlanta
Nnamdi Anene is a dedicated Risk & Insurance professional who has experience working with a variety of industries. After interning with Pritchard & Jerden during his time as a student, Nnamdi joined SSP fulltime in 2021. He gained experience in Employee Benefits and Commercial Lines before becoming a Property and Casualty Client Advisor in 2024.
Nnamdi is a driven individual who is eager to get involved in both professional development and community outreach opportunities. He serves as SSP’s sponsorship ambassador for Young Risk Professionals. He is also a Young Agents Board Member for Independent Insurance Agents of Georgia, Inc. as well as a member of the Smyrna Business Association. Nnamdi has received a Qualified Commercial Lines Specialist designation from Total CSR. He is also currently pursuing additional industry related designations and certifications.
Within his community, Nnamdi is involved in Operation Hope’s 1 Million Black Businesses Initiative, which aims to start and grow 1 million black-owned businesses by the year 2030. He also participates in Atlanta Great Strides, an organization united in the support of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s mission to cure cystic fibrosis, raise awareness, and make a positive impact in the lives of those with CF.
Nnamdi is a Georgia native, born and raised in Roswell. He graduated from the University of Georgia in 2021 with a Bachelor’s in Risk Management. He now resides in Sandy Springs.
Chad Angell
Client Advisor
Atlanta

Chad Angell
Client Advisor | Atlanta
Chad Angell is a commercial Client Advisor based in Atlanta, Georgia. Chad’s practice focuses on technology companies, law firms, and nonprofits. He also has experience with restaurant groups, retail, and healthcare companies.
Chad has a Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and a Master’s in Teaching & Learning from the University of California, San Diego.
Chad is especially savvy in the technology sector, having worked in SaaS sales for an Atlanta-based HR technology company. His experience with payroll, HR, and benefits administration technology made his segue into commercial insurance seamless.
Previously, Chad has worked on sustainability, development, and helping the homeless with the City of Refuge and other nonprofits and churches in Atlanta.
Jim Bailey
CEO
Atlanta

Jim Bailey
CEO | Atlanta
Jim Bailey, CPCU serves Sterling Seacrest Pritchard as CEO with a leadership style that emphasizes strategy, promotes philanthropy, trusts in high-performing leaders, and prizes humility and character development.
A graduate of the accounting program at The Defiance College, Jim began his career as an auditor and CPA, later making the move into insurance, working with clients like Dana Corporation, Libbey Owens Ford, American Cancer Society, and the PGA TOUR.
Philanthropy and community involvement have long been important to Jim. He presently sits on the Board of Directors for both Assurex Global and the Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers and serves on the Ronald McDonald House Charity Golf Committee. He has also served as an Assurex Global North American Regional Chair, in various capacities with Intersure, the Insurance Trust of The Georgia Society of CPA’s, the Mountain View Indemnity Ltd, the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, the Atlanta Youth Academy Auction Host Committee, the Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charity Gala Committee, and the Athletic Association Board for Blessed Trinity Catholic High School.
Paul Baker
Client Advisor
Atlanta

Paul Baker
Client Advisor | Atlanta
Paul Baker, CIC has over 15 years of expertise in the insurance and risk management industry. Paul specializes in the construction industry, working with business owners, principals and managers to structure deals, manage risks, and strategically lower the costs of doing business.
Paul received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Risk Management and Insurance from the Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia and holds a Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) designation.
With a dedication to giving back to the community, Paul has served as an instructor, guest lecturer and panel member on construction insurance topics for the Greater Atlanta Homebuilders Association. He is a member of Cobb County Big I, is active in Cobb County’s Chairman’s Club for the Chamber of Commerce, and is a member of the ABC of Georgia, AGC of Georgia, the Construction Financial Management Association, the Georgia Utility Contractors Association, the Greater Atlanta Homebuilders Association, the Hispanic Contractors Association of Georgia, the National Association of Surety Bond Producers and the Surety Association of Georgia.
Patrick Bell
Partner
Atlanta

Patrick Bell
Partner | Atlanta
Patrick Bell has more than 20 years of experience as a partner and client advisor with Sterling Seacrest Pritchard specializing in life and employee benefit programs for his clients across various industries.
Patrick earned his Bachelors of Business Administration from Georgia State University and has held many positions of leadership across his career in insurance.
Brian Boro
Director of Client Strategy
Atlanta

Brian Boro
Director of Client Strategy | Atlanta
Brian Boro, CPCU, is a Director of Client Strategy with Sterling Seacrest Pritchard and brings over 20 years of experience to our team. He specializes in the design, implementation, and monitoring of risk management programs with a vision of helping his clients achieve their financial, growth, cultural, and risk goals. His expertise lies in the real estate and development, construction, hospitality, and technology industries. Brian holds a Chartered Property & Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation as well as a Bachelor of Business Administration in Risk Management and Insurance from the University of Georgia. Brian is passionate about learning every aspect of his clients’ operations and what they do so he can best protect both their bottom line and prepare them for a successful future in an ever changing world.
Brad Brezina
Partner
Atlanta

Brad Brezina
Partner | Atlanta
Bradford (Brad) Brezina is a Partner for Sterling Seacrest Pritchard and brings with him over 11 years of experience. His primary focus is the development of unique comprehensive programs that meet the risk management needs of his clients. He specializes in commercial real estate, construction, manufacturing, and the tree care industry. Brad serves Sterling Seacrest Partners clients across the Southeast.
Prior to joining Sterling Seacrest Partners, Brad worked for several companies in the insurance, risk management, and commercial real estate space, designing and implementing risk and investment strategies. He is a Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC).
A Georgia native, Brad graduated from the Athens Academy in Athens, Georgia. He earned a bachelor’s degree in business management from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Brad was a four-year letter winner on the Georgia Tech football team.
Brad lives in Tyrone, Ga with his wife Patty and their four children. He is active in his community, attending Dogwood Church in Tyrone and serving as a board member for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Fayette County.
Anna Burke
Client Advisor
Atlanta

Anna Burke
Client Advisor | Atlanta
Anna Burke joined SSP in 2024 as a Client Advisor based in Atlanta. Anna has worked in sales since 2021 and has specialized in Employee Benefits consulting for nearly 2 years.
After graduating from Valdosta State University in 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership, Anna worked in sales and admissions before making the switch to the insurance industry. She joined Pointe North Insurance in 2023 as a benefits consultant and furthered her experience at Brown & Brown Insurance before joining SSP.
For Anna, working in a more relationship-based industry like employee benefits is rewarding. What she enjoys about working with companies to build benefits packages, is that it “feels like you’re a part of the team with the businesses you work with.”
An Atlanta native, Anna now resides in Kennesaw with her son, Samuel. She is also an active member of the community and volunteers with the Brain Injury Association of Georgia, a nonprofit that serves individuals with brain injuries and their families, friends and service providers. In her free time, Anna also enjoys weight-lifting and hiking.
Lawson Burnat
Partner
Atlanta

Lawson Burnat
Partner | Atlanta
Lawson Burnat, CPCU, AIS assists his clients in identifying, analyzing and evaluating a company’s operations and their risk exposures which could impact the financial future of their business, the day to day business operations and the physical loss to business assets. He is experienced in the alternative risk marketplace which includes captives and other self-insured vehicles.
Lawson has extensive experience working with Restaurant/Hospitality, Retail Rent-to-Own, Specialty Trade Contractors, Staffing Firms, Law Firms, Real Estate, Manufacturers, Distributors and Private Equity industries with clients throughout the United States and International operations.
Lawson graduated from The University of Georgia where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics. He obtained his Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) and Associate in Insurance Services (AIS) professional designations. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife Laura and two children. Lawson serves on the Special Olympics Georgia Honorary Board and volunteers his time to Special Olympics of Georgia and the athletes.
Charlie Caswell
Partner
Atlanta

Charlie Caswell
Partner | Atlanta
Charles (Charlie) Caswell, CLU, CPCU has over 36 years of insurance experience in the Property & Casualty and Employee Benefits sectors with a focus in the Real Estate and Property Management industries. He is known for his commitment to his clients’ best interest and his unique knowledge of the industry.
Charlie is a Chartered Life Underwriter and is actively working towards his Chartered Property & Casualty Underwriter designation.
He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Management from the University of Tennessee. Charlie is a member of the American Society of Certified Life Underwriters.
Charlie Caswell Jr.
Client Advisor
Atlanta

Charlie Caswell Jr.
Client Advisor | Atlanta
Charles “Charlie” Caswell Jr. joined SSP in 2023 after spending ten years in software development. Charlie is a commercial Client Advisor based in Atlanta.
After graduating with a Bachelor’s in Finance from the University of Tennessee Knoxville as a professional in software development, he specialized in sales optimization and data integration.
Charlie says he’s excited to be a part of a more collaborative work environment with a small-company feel. “Insurance is something everyone needs,” Charlie said. “It’s a valuable product, and I like that I have the opportunity to be an expert and deliver quality treatment to clients.”
Charlie is active in his community and is a Board Member of the Northside Athletes Foundation. He has been working closely with Soccer in the Streets, a local group that builds soccer fields around MARTA stations and provides playing opportunities and community involvement for kids around those neighborhoods. He was also President of the Northside Athletes Foundation from 2020 to 2023.
Bryan Cruce
Director of Client Strategy
Atlanta

Bryan Cruce
Director of Client Strategy | Atlanta
Bryan Cruce is Director of Client Strategy for Sterling Seacrest Pritchard. Bryan focuses on managing a commercial lines team that is dedicated to serving clients in a variety of industries including technology, life sciences, non-profits, manufacturing, and professional services.
Bryan spent his early career cultivating business acumen with another insurance group in their Charlotte, NC and Atlanta offices. He began as a business analyst before becoming an underwriting and sales manager.
Bryan graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Economics and has also received his Chartered Property Casualty (CPCU) designation.
Bryan and his wife, Katie, reside in Underwood Hills with their son and golden retriever.
Bill Danish
Partner
Atlanta

Bill Danish
Partner | Atlanta
Bill Danish has over 35 years of experience in the employee benefits consulting field.
Bill specializes in designing Employee Benefits programs including structuring of consumer driven health plans, defined contribution medical and flex benefit designs, wellness and disease management programs, pharmacy benefit plans, and referenced based reimbursements.
Bill holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (College of Insurance) from St. John’s University in New York City.
Brad Disque
Partner
Atlanta

Brad Disque
Partner | Atlanta
Brad Disque is a Client Advisor for our Private Risk clients with over 24 years of experience. He is licensed in both Property & Casualty and Life & Health Insurance and specializes in developing risk management programs for high net worth individuals and families.
Brad graduated from the University of Georgia in with a Bachelor of Science in Risk Management & Insurance and is an active member of his Atlanta community.
Rob Dornbush
Partner
Atlanta

Rob Dornbush
Partner | Atlanta
Rob Dornbush has over twelve years of experience in the Employee Benefits space. He specializes in mid-market companies in a wide range of industries.
Rob has extensive experience working with captives, self-insured employers, alternative funding arrangements, and pharmacy benefit managers and has a vast knowledge of worksite benefits.
Rob is a graduate of the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management and Marketing.
Matt Ford
Director of Producer Development
Atlanta

Matt Ford
Director of Producer Development | Atlanta
Matt Ford joined SSP in 2024 as the Director of Producer Development. Matt has several decades worth of experience in the insurance industry working with Amerisure Insurance where he began his career as an Underwriter Trainee. He went on to become Senior Vice President at Amerisure where he ran the Field Marketing & Underwriting and Partnerships operations. Through his career, he has gained experience in several industries including construction, manufacturing, and healthcare.
Having first connected with SSP leaders when he opened the Atlanta-based branch of Amerisure, Matt was recruited to SSP to help develop client advisors early on in their career. “One thing I’ve always enjoyed is developing people,” Matt said. “[The role] seemed like a great opportunity to help the next generation become successful.”
Originally from Indiana, Matt attended Ball State University where he graduated with bachelor’s degrees in Corporate Finance and Risk Management and Insurance. He first came to Atlanta in 2006 and now has returned to the area to be close to his two adult children. Matt resides in Braselton with his wife, Lori, and their two dogs.
Griffin Gambill
Client Advisor
Atlanta

Griffin Gambill
Client Advisor | Atlanta
Griffin Gambill joined SSP in 2024 as a Client Advisor based in Atlanta. He specializes in Property & Casualty, with a focus on construction and manufacturing.
After seven years of experience in strategy and business development for Mighty 8th Media, Griffin decided to become a producer with SSP to help businesses uncover risks and find solutions. He is passionate about developing long lasting relationships with companies by getting to know their business and gaining their trust.
Griffin not only enjoys making connections within his career, but also within his community. He serves on the Advisory Board of Gwinnett Young Professionals, in which he helps lead the Connect Committee, dedicated to helping young professionals network and grow. In 2021, Griffin was nominated as one of GYP’s 35 Under 35. Griffin has also attended and volunteered with 12Stone Church since 2017.
Born and raised in Gwinnett County, Griffin graduated from Georgia State University with a bachelor’s degree in marketing. He recently moved to the Dunwoody area.
Noland Glenn
Client Advisor
Atlanta

Noland Glenn
Client Advisor | Atlanta
Noland Glenn is a commercial Client Advisor based in Atlanta, Georgia. His expertise is focused on the following industries: construction, manufacturing & distribution, contractors, real estate, and technology.
Noland is a solutions-oriented individual who specializes in developing proactive risk management solutions to fit each clients unique needs. Noland’s expertise in commercial insurance and risk management allows him to tailor unique risk management programs and insurance solutions for each client, and work with executive leadership to execute them with efficiency. Noland has expertise in the following risk management and insurance topics: commercial property and casualty insurance, workers’ comp and experience modification rating, employee safety and workplace injury prevention, product liability, auto liability, cyber liability, and financial analysis and strategy for surety bonding.
Noland attended Lee University and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s in Business Finance. Noland is an active member in the Associated Builders and Contractors, Associated General Contractors, Atlanta Electrical Contractors, and Georgia Mining Association. Noland also dedicates his time to multiple non-profit organizations including Project Healing Waters, and Take it Outside, LLC where he currently serves on the board. Noland is a native of Atlanta, Georgia, and now resides in Woodstock where he enjoys attending his local church, First Baptist Woodstock, hunting, hiking, fly fishing, and spending time with his family.
Brett Godwin
CRO
Atlanta

Brett Godwin
CRO | Atlanta
Brett Godwin is the Chief Revenue Officer for Sterling Seacrest Pritchard. His primary focus is providing leadership and strategic vision to a dynamically growing organization. He partners with the executive team to pursue growth initiatives, find new talent, develop future partners, and identify merger and acquisition opportunities.
He brings more than 25 years of experience in the insurance industry to the table. He has worked in a variety of leadership roles on the carrier side, starting his career in underwriting and then branching out into other areas, including data analytics, project management, consulting, and M&A work. Brett earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Wake Forest University and holds a Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation.
He has a strong desire to give back to the local community and has, for many years, volunteered at Morningside Presbyterian Preschool, Morningside Elementary, and coached youth soccer. Brett serves as a Board Member of the Inter Atlanta Football Club in Atlanta. He also serves on three insurance industry boards: Intersure, Secure Risk, and The Hartford National Advisory Board.
Will Godwin
Client Advisor
Atlanta

Will Godwin
Client Advisor | Atlanta
Will Godwin is a Client Advisor for Sterling Seacrest Pritchard and works alongside Private Equity Groups and Family Offices for Property & Casualty due-diligence, Transactional Risk placement, and post-close insurance placements. He also advises clients in the construction, consumer, manufacturing and real estate sectors.
Will is a member of the Association for Corporate Growth and on the Young Profession Leaders’ board of United Way of Greater Atlanta. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain Management and Marketing from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Prior to joining SSP, Godwin was a producer at a regional insurance brokerage specializing in commercial lines.
David Greene
Partner
Atlanta

David Greene
Partner | Atlanta
David Greene serves his clients as a Partner and Client Advisor with Sterling Seacrest Pritchard. David focuses on risk management and insurance-based risk transfer programs in the Construction, Hospitality, Manufacturing & Distribution, and Non-Profit industries.
As a member of the National Football League (NFL) 2005-2008, Greene played for the Seattle Seahawks, New England Patriots, Kansas City Chiefs and Indianapolis Colts. During college, Greene played as the quarterback for the University of Georgia football team (2001-05) where he was the most successful quarterback in NCAA history with 42 wins in four years.
He holds a Bachelors of Business Administration in Risk Management and Insurance from the University of Georgia.
An active supporter of his community, David has volunteered his time and talent with numerous organizations, including:
- Gwinnett Medical Center Foundation (Board Member)
- Greater Gwinnett Championship (Board Member)
- Gwinnett Medical Center (Concussion Advisory Committee)
- United Community Bank (Community Bank Board)
- Gwinnett FCB (Board Member 2009-2013)
Lamar Gresham
Client Advisor
Atlanta

Lamar Gresham
Client Advisor | Atlanta
Lamar Gresham, CPRIA, LUTCF is a Client Advisor with over 25 years of experience, specializing in Private Risk Management. His focus is to provide expertise for financially successful individuals and families, specifically working with high net-worth clients. Lamar’s areas of expertise include litigation, property and casualty, aviation, marine, excess liability, and catastrophic exposed areas such as coastal properties.
Lamar holds a Bachelor of Science with a Minor in Risk Management from Georgia State University. He has also earned advanced designations as a Chartered Private Risk and Insurance Advisor (CPRIA), a Life Underwriter Training Council Fellow (LUTCF), and is actively working toward a Certified Personal Risk Manager (CPRM) designation through The National Alliance.
Lamar is a member of multiple civic organizations including the Private Risk Management Association, National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, and as a member and advisor of the Family Office Exchange. He has served as a College Football Official for over 10 years and is also a youth coach for a variety of sports.
Wesley Hamilton
Client Advisor
Atlanta

Wesley Hamilton
Client Advisor | Atlanta
Wesley Hamilton, CIC has more than 20 years of property & casualty insurance and surety experience, and serves as a trusted advisor to his clients across a diverse spectrum of industries. These include construction, commercial insurance, professional services, manufacturing, not for profit entities, retail and technology. He recognizes the unique challenges faced by business owners and executives and specializes in helping small and growing companies minimize risk and maximize profitability.
Wesley guides customers to manage their insurable risk in the most effective way possible. With many clients in the construction field, he understands the importance of staying abreast of current legislative, tax and regulatory issues.
Wesley’s professional background includes:
- Certified Insurance Counselor since 2003
- Membership in the Georgia Utility Contractors Association and the Associated General Contractors of Georgia (AGC)
- Leadership roles including Legislative Committee Chairman and member of the Board of Directors of the AGC of Georgia
Wesley received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Georgia where he was a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. He currently serves on the Board of Mary’s Merry Christmas Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to spreading holiday joy to children with cancer and their families.
Steve Heinen
Partner
Atlanta

Steve Heinen
Partner | Atlanta
Steve Heinen, CWCP, AAI has been an active influencer in the insurance industry since 1983. His primary focus is workers compensation, where he developed the comP4® process which has helped hundreds of organizations reduce workers compensation and associated costs.
Steve currently holds his Accredited Adviser in Insurance (AAI) and Certified Workers’ Compensation Professional (CWCP) designations, is a graduate of the University of Georgia, and is active in the Independent Insurance Agents of Georgia. Steve has managed the CWCP certification program since its inception in 1999. He has received the IIAG’s Presidents Citation, Past Presidents Award, and Exceptional Service Award.
Garry Hill
Board Member & Partner
Atlanta

Garry Hill
Board Member & Partner | Atlanta
Garry Hill has over 20 years of expertise in the financial, consulting, and insurance industries, and specializes in Employee Benefits. Garry has held positions as a benefits broker, associate consultant, and portfolio manager in the technology and life services groups.
Garry received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the Williams School of Commerce at Washington and Lee University where he was on the NCAA Division III Men’s Soccer and was selected All Conference. Garry was also the recipient of the Mollie Trent Signaigo Scholarship in Commerce and the Greg Eugene Mohr Scholarship.
With a dedication to giving back to the community, Garry is actively involved with 60 Feet, a non-profit committed to serving the needs of imprisoned children in Uganda, sings in the Sound Investment acapella music group, volunteers as a soccer coach for Top Hat soccer club, Say Yes!, and is an active member of Mount Vernon Baptist Church.
Trevor Holder
Partner
Atlanta

Trevor Holder
Partner | Atlanta
Trevor Holder provides exceptional employee benefit consulting and risk management solutions for clients in a wide variety of industries. He specializes in all forms of fully insured and alternative risk transfer methods for clients’ employee benefit plans. His industry specialties include but are not limited to construction, architecture/engineering practices, professional services, and manufacturing.
Trevor received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Risk Management and Insurance from the University of Georgia. On the UGA baseball team, he earned Academic All-SEC standing three times and Athletic All-SEC two times. He was also the recipient of the 2008-2009 Male Sportsmanship Ethics Award for the University of Georgia.
Prior to joining Sterling Seacrest Pritchard, Trevor played professional baseball for five seasons with the Washington Nationals and the San Diego Padres, two of those seasons in Australia and the Czech Republic. Trevor is involved in the baseball community in Buckhead as the head coach for the 13U ATL baseball program.
Patrick Hollifield
Client Advisor
Atlanta

Patrick Hollifield
Client Advisor | Atlanta
Patrick Hollifield is based in the Atlanta office and concentrates on commercial insurance with a focus on construction, general industries, and the entertainment sector.
Patrick’s twenty-five tenure in the insurance industry allows him to engagemiddle-market companies with strategies typically reserved for larger risk management environments. His focus is providing a strategic risk management approach that assists clients and prospects with designing an insurance program tailored to their specific needs.
Prior to joining SSP, Patrick worked as a property & casualty practice leader for a large national broker, where he oversaw the Atlanta operations and provided executive leadership relating to sales mentorship, retention, and operations.
Patrick and his wife, Suzy, have two children and reside in Woodstock. In his spare time, Patrick enjoys being an avid Motocross rider and enthusiast. He is a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps where he worked as an aircraft mechanic. In this role he learned how to troubleshoot problems and provide solutions. This skill set has proven to be an essential component of his risk management career.
Willie Kelly
Director of Claims Advocacy
Atlanta

Willie Kelly
Director of Claims Advocacy | Atlanta
Willie Kelly serves as Directory of Claims Advocacy for Sterling Seacrest Pritchard. His areas of expertise include Property & Casualty claims and coverage and Executive Lines of coverage.
Willie graduated from Florida A&M University with honors in 1995 with a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business.
Prior to working at Sterling Seacrest Pritchard, Willie was a Claims Advocacy Manager with Ironwood at Marsh & McClennan Agency for 6 ½ years. He also spent 7 years at Aon Risk Services, Central, in Omaha, NE as an Associate Account Executive/Claims Consultant prior to joining Ironwood.
Susannah Kinsey
Board Member & Partner
Atlanta

Susannah Kinsey
Board Member & Partner | Atlanta
Susannah Kinsey, CIC, CRM has more than 26 years of experience in providing risk management and commercial insurance solutions to clients throughout the United States and the Caribbean. Susannah is a leader in the Real Estate & Hospitality industry which specializes in risk management services for asset and property managers, property developers, contractors, property owners, fund managers, condos, hotels, and resorts. In addition, she provides merger and acquisition advisory services including due diligence consulting on insurance related matters for private equity firms.
She is active in the commercial real estate industry and has served as an instructor and panel member at various industry functions, including Attorneys and Executives in Corporate Real Estate (AECRE), Georgia Apartment Association (GAA), Atlanta Apartment Association (AAA) and Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW).
Susannah received a dual Bachelor of Business degree in Finance and Risk Management and Insurance from the University of Georgia. She completed the Harvard Negotiation School in Boston, is a Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), a Certified Risk Manager (CRM) and is a member of the 1% Club in Atlanta.
Jon Lambert
Client Advisor
Atlanta

Jon Lambert
Client Advisor | Atlanta
Jon Lambert joined SSP in 2024 as a Client Advisor based in Atlanta. He specializes in Property & Casualty insurance, with a focus in construction and specialty trade contractors.
After seven years in the financial services industry, Jon made the switch to Fintech sales in 2012. In 2020, he transitioned into the insurance industry to foster long-lasting client relationships andhelp clients create efficient risk-financing programs. Bringing his experience in finance to his career in P&C insurance, Jon emphasizes to clients the benefits their business can experience with an insurance program designed for them.
Attracted to the business model and culture of SSP, Jon joined the team in September 2024. “High quality people produce high quality results.”
A Georgia native, Jon was born and raised in Thomaston, GA. He went on to receive a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Finance from Franciscan University of Steubenville before returning to Georgia where he completed a post-graduate accounting program at Georgia State University. Jon is an active parishioner at St Peter Chanel Catholic Church in Roswell and resides in Marietta with his wife and 5 children.
Garret Lazenby
Partner
Atlanta

Garret Lazenby
Partner | Atlanta
Garret Lazenby has expertise in the transportation, logistics, and supply chain industries. His experience began by working for actual transportation, logistics, and supply chain companies to advising companies in these industries on their insurance, risk management, and surety.
Garret has clients throughout the United States and is a leader in Sterling Seacrest Pritchard’s Transportation & Logistics practice group. His passion goes beyond the transportation, logistics, and supply chain industries to include a broad range of insurance solutions for private equity, investment banks, professionals, general commercial business, community associations, and individuals.
Garret received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Logistics & Intermodal Transportation from Georgia Southern University and was a member of its Varsity Men’s Soccer Team.
Garret is active in various associations and industry groups such as the Transportation Club of Atlanta (Board Member), Georgia Motor Trucking Association, and South Carolina Trucking Association.
Walt Lee
Client Advisor
Atlanta

Walt Lee
Client Advisor | Atlanta
Walt Lee is a Client Advisor for Sterling Seacrest Pritchard. He specializes in risk management, employee benefits and commercial insurance solutions for clients in the manufacturing, distribution, construction, hospitality and healthcare sectors. Walt works with each client individually to advocate for and provide the best solutions for their needs.
Walt graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Marketing degree from Valdosta State University. He is currently pursuing a Charter Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation.
Walt lives in Marietta, Georgia with his wife Rebecca and their three children. He is a member of Roswell Presbyterian Church where he volunteers with the high school youth program.
Will Lewis
Client Advisor
Atlanta

Will Lewis
Client Advisor | Atlanta
Will Lewis is a Client Advisor based in Atlanta, Georgia. Will has more than five years of expertise in employee benefits and human capital management. He is based in the company’s Atlanta office, where he specializes in healthcare and employee benefits.
Will received a Bachelors in Marketing from the University of West Georgia. In addition, he recently attended the Hartford School of Insurance.
In Will’s experience, he’s found that his time in the employee benefits arena and in the human capital management industry carry a very similar approach when working with C-level executives.
“I find it both challenging and rewarding to be able to help companies attract and retain talent while maximizing their largest benefit cost,” Will said. “I love that this is such a relationship and network-based industry, which I feel utilizes my talents more than any other industry I have worked in.”
Will is an active member of his community and has volunteered for the previous five years as a youth baseball coach for the Canes Southeast travel team.
Allen Lumpkin
Partner
Atlanta

Allen Lumpkin
Partner | Atlanta
Allen Lumpkin, CIC, ARM, CCIC has over 20 years of commercial insurance experience designing insurance and risk management programs for businesses of all types. He leads the Cyber & Technology Practice Group within Sterling Seacrest Pritchard and is an expert in Cyber Liability and the associated exposures that affect nearly every industry. Allen serves many industries including Financial Services and Technology.
In addition to his cyber niche, he evaluates captives, retro programs, large deductible programs, and other risk financing options and analyzes the cost benefits of these programs for his clients. This expertise allows Allen to assist in the development and effective management of not only cyber programs, but the holistic insurance portfolio and risk management programs of his clients
Allen’s expertise in Cyber Liability has earned him the CCIC (Cyber COPE Insurance Certification) designation, awarded to a select few professionals internationally, by the Heinz College of Carnegie Mellon University.
Allen is actively involved in his community through Peachtree Road United Methodist Church, Northside Youth Organization (NYO), and TER (Technology Executives Roundtable) where he serves on the board.
Dave Mathews
Board Member & Partner
Atlanta

Dave Mathews
Board Member & Partner | Atlanta
Dave Mathews, CPCU, ARM, AAI is a Partner and Client Advisor with Sterling Seacrest Pritchard. Dave specializes in designing Risk Management and Insurance Programs for public and private corporations in the Manufacturing, Distribution, Retail, Hospitality, Professional Services, and Non-Profit industries. He consults with companies and is a key industry leader in the use of captives and self-insurance as risk financing methods.
He holds several industry designations and is a Leadership Atlanta Class Alumni and the Co-Founder of the Annual Nonprofit Leadership Conference. Dave earned his Bachelor of Science from Miami University.
Joey Maxwell
Partner
Atlanta

Joey Maxwell
Partner | Atlanta
Joey Maxwell, CLCS’s main areas of expertise are in construction, manufacturing, real estate, and non-profits. He also provides exceptional service and risk management solutions across a diverse spectrum of other industries.
Joey is a solutions-oriented individual who excels in developing innovative strategic plans and executing them with efficiency. He maintains his Commercial Lines Coverage Specialist (CLCS) designation and works diligently to remain ahead of the curve on industry related topics.
Joey has held various leadership positions and remains active in the Associated Builders and Contractors, Georgia Highway Contractors Association, Associated General Contractors, and the Construction Financial Management Association, where he currently serves on the board. As an industry expert, Joey has authored numerous articles on insurance and risk management and has been an active guest lecturer on such topics.
A native of Sandy Springs, Georgia, Joey graduated from Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School and received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Clemson University. Following his time at Clemson, Joey joined Teach For America where he taught at a middle school in Dallas, Texas for two years and led his students in achieving dramatic academic gains.
Joey and his wife live in Morningside and are actively involved in the community. He maintains his passion for education by serving as a member of Teach For America Metro Atlanta’s Leadership Council and as a member of Clemson University’s Political Science Advisory Board.
Dennis McClelland
Partner
Atlanta

Dennis McClelland
Partner | Atlanta
Dennis McClelland has more than ten years of experience in the insurance industry. He is a strategic client advisor focusing on management services to clients in the healthcare, restaurant, and professional industries.
He has extensive experience in designing insurance programs, implementing risk management initiatives, and providing claims advocacy for clients.
Dennis received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Mississippi.
Griffin McLoughlin
Client Advisor
Atlanta

Griffin McLoughlin
Client Advisor | Atlanta
Griffin McLoughlin joined SSP’s Atlanta office in 2023 as a Client Advisor after spending five years in enterprise software sales selling marketing technology into various verticals.
Having a varied portfolio in sales, Griffin also worked in wine and liquor, focusing in both on and off-premises sales.
Griffin says the transition into insurance will be an opportunity to serve clients more directly in practical ways. “At its core, it’s the opportunity to serve people and contribute to their success,” Griffin said. “Insurance is mission-critical but complex, so I look forward to becoming an ally who can help clients navigate this world in order to best protect their businesses and families.”
Griffin is active in his community and is a member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). Griffin was also awarded the esteemed honor of the President’s Club two years in a row (2020 and 2021). This prestigious award celebrates the successes of the top sales professionals of that year.
Tom McNamara
Client Advisor
Atlanta

Tom McNamara
Client Advisor | Atlanta
Tom joined Sterling Seacrest Pritchard in 2019 with over 17 years of industry experience. He is licensed in both Property & Casualty and Life & Health. Tom’s concentration is developing risk management solutions for the Manufacturing and Construction industries and Non-Profits.
Tom assists his clients in identifying, analyzing, and evaluating a company’s operations and risk exposures which could impact the financial future of their business, the day-to-day business operations, and the physical loss to business assets. He then leads the team in implementing, negotiating, and managing a risk management and insurance program that facilitates each client’s unique growth strategy.
Tom graduated from Northeastern Illinois University with a degree in Finance. He is also a dedicated American Red Cross donor, donating 25 gallons of blood with a goal to donate at least 50.
Mike Mewbourne
Partner
Atlanta

Mike Mewbourne
Partner | Atlanta
Since 2000, Mike has provided consultative guidance and support for businesses that are interested in controlling healthcare costs.
Through analytics, strategic planning, and execution, Mike delivers cost containment programs that eliminate wasteful spending and optimize program value.
He is a Valdosta State University graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science, which allows him to provide his clients with exposure to the power of behavior change and wellness as a component of cost control.
Bartley Miller
Board Member & Partner
Atlanta

Bartley Miller
Board Member & Partner | Atlanta
Bartley Miller has over 16 years of insurance brokerage and consulting experience and his passion to serve and advocate for his clients and their goals permeates all aspects of his professional career.
Bartley is a leader in the Healthcare and Non-Profit practice groups at Sterling Seacrest Pritchard. As a thought leader in the industry, he has authored numerous articles in industry leading publications and has been an active guest speaker for numerous industry associations.
Bartley received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Risk Management and Insurance from the University of Georgia. While at the University of Georgia he was a three-year football letterman and was named to the All-SEC Academic Football Team.
Bartley serves as Co-Chair of Sponsorships for the Terry College of Business Gala, a Marist Alumni Board member, UGA Terry College of Business Alumni Board member, a CLC Facilitator, and Northside Youth Organization coach. Bartley attends Peachtree Road United Methodist Church where he serves as a facilitator in their discipleship program and on the Finance Committee.
Greg Miller
Client Advisor
Atlanta

Greg Miller
Client Advisor | Atlanta
Greg Miller, FLMI has more than 30 years of experience in the employee benefits consulting field. He specializes in strategic assessment and analysis of client benefit programs, creating financial strategies and cost management programs, and offering innovative strategies in plan management (including pharmacy, disease management & wellness).
Greg holds the Fellow, Life Management Institute (FLMI) professional designation and he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Risk Management and Insurance from the University of Georgia.
John Miller
Chairman of the Board
Atlanta

John Miller
Chairman of the Board | Atlanta
Known for making the complex simple, John harnesses intellectual capital gleaned from three decades of critical thinking about risk management and risk transfer solutions. Certitude from an agnostic viewpoint is what John’s clients rely upon in protecting their assets.
Routinely approached to speak to organizations nationwide, John regularly appears in the press on risk management and insurance topics.
John holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Furman University. Before Furman, he attended The Baylor School in Chattanooga and graduated from The Westminster Schools in Atlanta.
John is the past Chairman of SecureRisk, LLC (a cooperative venture of 100+ agencies across the Southeast that ranks as the 4th largest Agency Partnership in the U.S. by Insurance Journal).
An Eagle Scout, John enjoys his service as an Assistant Scoutmaster of Troop 232 (a troop his grandfather founded almost 60 years ago in service to Atlanta’s youth). With a dedication to giving back, John has coached football, basketball, baseball, and softball through the Northside Youth Organization for almost 30 years and serves on its Board of Directors. He also is a Past Chairman of The Schenck School and a former board member of the Wiskott-Aldrich Foundation, Camp Kudzu, and the Westminster Catbackers.
John and his wife, Mary reside in Sandy Springs and have two sons and a daughter.
Matt Miller
Board Member & Partner
Atlanta

Matt Miller
Board Member & Partner | Atlanta
Matt Miller, CPRIA is a Partner with more than 20 years of experience. Matt consults clients with unique needs regarding higher liability protection and has found this to be an under-served community. This includes families that have homes in various locations or protection for valuables such as art, jewelry, or heirloom pieces. His clients benefit from a highly collaborative process that results in customized insurance and consulting solutions.
Matt received a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he was a three-year football letterman and named to the All ACC Academic Football Honor Roll. An active member of the community, Matt works with local youth as a community coach at a variety of levels and has served on the Board of the Georgia Tech Fellowship of Christian Athletes. In addition, he is currently serving on the Board of Athletes for a Better World, an organization that uses sports to develop character, teamwork, and citizenship.
Matt’s commitment to his clients and his community are clearly evident in his professional and philanthropic goals. His business model is built on the values of creating a relationship with clients, providing a high level of personal service, and delivering a tailored risk management solution for successful families; resulting in better protection and cost-efficient solutions.
Thomas Musselwhite
Partner
Atlanta

Thomas Musselwhite
Partner | Atlanta
Thomas Musselwhite is an experienced property and casualty client advisor based in Atlanta. Dedicated to helping clients build risk management solutions that improve safety culture, Thomas delivers results that reduce claims and control insurance costs. He holds his Certified Workers Compensation Professional and Certified Insurance Counselor designations.
Thomas has a wide range of industry knowledge with a unique specialty in Workers’ Compensation. He’s active in the Georgia Workers’ Compensation Association and frequently speaks at Workers’ Comp conferences. His experience has led to contributing to regional publications, such as Workplace Health Magazine.
Thomas’ extensive experience has made him a valuable partner for manufacturers, staffing firms, developers, contractors, waste, recycling, and transportation companies throughout the southeast.
He graduated from the University of Georgia with a B.S. in Public Health.
When he’s not working, he’s active in the community and enjoys volunteering with the Kyle Pease Foundation. He also loves to travel and spend time with his wife and two sons.
Marie Nitto
Partner
Atlanta

Marie Nitto
Partner | Atlanta
Partner Marie Nitto brings more than 20 years of experience to her clients in the Private Client Group.
Her expertise is in risk management, financial, and insurance solutions for successful individuals and their families. Marie provides clients with the right solutions for homeowners, automobile, liability, and specialty coverages.
Jon Nordin
Board Member & Partner
Atlanta

Jon Nordin
Board Member & Partner | Atlanta
Jon Nordin has over 22 years of experience and specializes in complex insurance brokerage and risk management solutions with particular expertise in the Real Estate, Power & Energy, Hospitality, Contracting, Manufacturing and Distribution industries.
Jon holds Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) and Certified Workers’ Compensation Professional (CWCP) designations and is a licensed agent in both Property & Casualty and Life & Employee Benefits. He earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in Risk Management and Insurance from the University of Georgia.
Marshall Ohlhausen
Client Advisor
Atlanta

Marshall Ohlhausen
Client Advisor | Atlanta
Marshall Ohlhausen is a Client Advisor with experience in a variety of industries. He specializes in working with international companies that conduct business in the U.S., primarily within the manufacturing industry.
First joining SSP in 2021 as a part of the Client Service team, Marshall gained experience working with several verticals, including manufacturing and nonprofit. He switched to producing in 2023. Marshall also has a Commercial Lines Coverage Specialist (CLCS) designation.
Outside of work, Marshall is a dedicated member of his community. He serves as the Co-Chair of the 2025 Atlanta Charity Clays, an organization that benefits Atlanta area children’s charities. He is also a Junior Board Member for The Mary Alice & Bennett Brown Foundation.
Graduating from Woodward Academy, Marshall was born and raised in midtown Atlanta. Marshall returned to the area after graduating from the University of Alabama in 2019 with a bachelor’s degree in consumer science. He currently resides in Reynoldstown and has a dog named Boose.
Brian Olsen
Partner
Atlanta

Brian Olsen
Partner | Atlanta
Brian Olsen, CEBS, CSFS, CPBS is an experienced Client Advisor specializing in creative employee benefits strategies to mitigate risks of health plans for companies ranging from 50 to 5,000 employees.
Brian’s expertise resides in data management solutions and analysis, pharmacy cost containment, and complex contract negotiations.
He holds the Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS), Certified Self Funding Specialist (CSFS), and Certified Pharmacy Benefits Specialist (CPBS) designations and earned his Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Risk Management & Insurance from the University of Georgia.
Brian sits on the Terry College of Business’ Alumni Board and serves as the President for the Georgia Chapter of the International Society of Certified Employee Benefit Specialists.
Michael Ottwiller
Client Advisor
Atlanta

Michael Ottwiller
Client Advisor | Atlanta
Michael Ottwiller brings more than 40 years of experience in providing risk management and insurance solutions. He is focused in several areas including construction, hospitality, sports, entertainment, and non-profits.
Mike earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Georgia.
He has a strong dedication to giving back to the community, having served on the Board of Directors of the Georgia Center for Child Advocacy. Mike is a former Big Brother in the Big Brother/Big Sister Program of Metro Atlanta, coached youth soccer for many years and served on the Soccer Bowl 2013 Executive Committee. Currently he serves on the Board of Advisors of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl.
Tyler Parker
Partner
Atlanta

Tyler Parker
Partner | Atlanta
Tyler Parker, CIC AAI, is a Partner and Client Advisor based in the Atlanta office with over 11 years of industry experience. Tyler is a P&C risk advisor specializing in Trade Risk and Working Capital Solutions. As a former Senior Risk Consultant, Tyler is a seasoned commercial risk management professional with a background in working with manufacturers, distributors, and wholesalers.
Tyler believes trade credit is “the handshake between safely yet aggressively growing sales.” His methodology balances active sales growth and risk mitigation.
Tyler graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management after 6-years of playing baseball with the St. Louis Cardinals organization. As a former professional athlete, Tyler’s varied career has yielded a competent and agile perspective on Trade Credit insurance.
Tyler also completed two designations within his first year as a broker: the AAI (Accredited Advisor in Insurance) and the CIC (Certified Insurance Counselor).
Active in his community, Tyler is a member of the Secured Finance Network and a member of a satellite of North Point Community Church. Tyler and his wife, Suzanne, live in Roswell with their four children and run an after-school program called RiseUP!
Brian Perry
Client Advisor
Atlanta

Brian Perry
Client Advisor | Atlanta
Brian Perry has over 20 years of experience in providing risk management and insurance solutions with specialties in construction, real estate and surety.
Brian received a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from The Wharton School of Business at The University of Pennsylvania.
With a dedication to giving back to the community, Brian is an active member of ABC of Georgia, AGC of Georgia, the Construction Financial Management Association, the Georgia Utility Contractors Association, the National Association of Surety Bond producers, and the Surety Association of Georgia. His membership continues to include numerous committee positions and he is a frequent speaker on construction insurance and surety related topics to the above groups as well as other professional organizations.
Rob Peters
Board Member & Partner
Atlanta

Rob Peters
Board Member & Partner | Atlanta
Rob, RHU has over 20 years of experience in the employee benefits space. As a practice group leader, his role is both strategic and tactical. He creates and enables client service teams and oversees the delivery employee benefit services, while also evaluating and implementing comprehensive benefit plans or clients across industries.
He currently holds his Registered Health Underwriter (RHU) designation and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in International Business and Marketing from Georgetown University. Rob is active in the Georgetown Alumni Association and is an all-around sports guy — whether coaching, participating, or spectating, he’s there — field, green, or court.
Ross Pounders
Client Advisor
Atlanta

Ross Pounders
Client Advisor | Atlanta
Ross T. Pounders, CLCS, is an experienced property and casualty client advisor based in Atlanta. Dedicated to helping companies build a more proficient and protected business, Ross aims to help clients navigate the insurance marketplace.
“My team and I focus on finding unique programs that create stability for our clients,” Ross says. “We truly enjoy becoming an extension of our client’s operations.”
He holds his Certified Commercial Lines Coverage Specialist (CLCS) designation. He graduated from the University of Mississippi with a B.A. in Risk Management and Insurance, and he’s active in the AOPA (Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association).
Ross has a wide range of industry knowledge but primarily specializes in construction and manufacturing. He focuses his efforts on helping clients succeed by providing specialized solutions and insurance packages that enable companies to run a lean but protected business. Ross also has extensive experience offering services in auto liability, physical damage, and workers compensation.
When he’s not working, he’s active in the community and enjoys volunteering with the Quiet Hero and FACT Relief.
Shannon Price
Board Member & Partner
Atlanta

Shannon Price
Board Member & Partner | Atlanta
Shannon Price has more than 22 years of experience in personal insurance, with a concentration in understanding and mitigating complex risks.
Her primary strength is in the design, placement and management of complex personal insurance programs for financially successful individuals and families.
She earned her Communications and Public Relations degree from Appalachian State University. Shannon is a member of Peachtree Road United Methodist Church, Fernbank Corporate Leadership Council and a board member for YMCA Camp High Harbour- Lake Allatoona.
Tama Retherford
General Counsel
Atlanta

Tama Retherford
General Counsel | Atlanta
Tama Retherford is the General Counsel for Sterling Seacrest Pritchard. She works directly with the company’s senior administrative team and is responsible for leading legal initiatives for the firm.
Tama has 30 years of experience in the legal industry and has extensive experience in commercial litigation, contract negotiation, and property and casualty insurance.
She is involved in the industry, previously serving as a member of the American Bar Association, the Hillsborough Association of Women Lawyers, and secretary for the Tampa Bay Chapter of the Federal Bar Association. Tama was also a graduate of Leadership Tampa. Tama is currently a member of the State Bar of Georgia and The Florida Bar.
Tama graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Business Administration, Economics. She received her Juris Doctor from the University of Kentucky.
Tama is involved as a parishioner at the Cathedral of Christ the King, where she has served as a youth basketball coach with the Catholic Metro League of Atlanta and as a volunteer with Habitat for Humanity.
Doug Rieder
Executive Chairman
Atlanta

Doug Rieder
Executive Chairman | Atlanta
Douglas L. Rieder is the Executive Chairman and Co-Founder of Sterling Seacrest Pritchard. Doug has over 30 years of experience in providing risk management, surety, and commercial/professional insurance solutions for construction and real estate clients.
He has been a leader in the Construction Services Practice since co-founding the firm. He provides risk management, surety, and insurance solutions to hundreds of commercial contractors, including many national firms. Prior to entering the agency business, Doug held several senior surety underwriting and management positions with insurance companies, including The Home Insurance Company and the Reliance Insurance Company.
Doug received a Master of Science in Finance from Georgia State University in 1991 and a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from Carnegie Mellon University in 1986. Doug also received his Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist (CRIS®) designation in 2014. CRIS is a specialized curriculum focusing on the insurance and risk management needs of construction projects and contractors. Those who complete the program certify their knowledge of construction insurance and risk management and their dedication to the industry.
As a thought leader, Doug has authored numerous articles on insurance and surety topics. He has been an active guest lecturer on such issues for the Associated Builders and Contractors, the Associated General Contractors, the Construction section of the Atlanta Bar Association, the American Subcontractors Association, and Southern Polytechnic University. Through these associations, he has also served on the board of the Georgia chapter of ABC and various committees.
Doug has been a long time member of Liberty Mutual’s national Surety Producer Advisory Board. In 2020, he also helped organize Craft Bank, a high-touch and technologically advanced Buckhead-based business bank, where he serves as a board and credit committee member. Craft Bank is one of only four banks to be chartered and capitalized in 2020. Since that time the bank has profitably grown to $250 million in assets. Craft is the third bank with whom Doug has been associated. Doug has also served on the board of a 70-year-old employee-owned general contracting firm for 8+ years and was recently named Chairman of the Board as the company transitioned from founder led to management / employee leadership. Doug has also been sought out as an expert witness and consultant on several surety litigations.
Gina Roman
Chief Human Resources Officer
Atlanta

Gina Roman
Chief Human Resources Officer | Atlanta
Gina Román is the Chief Human Resources Officer at Sterling Seacrest Pritchard. She joined Sterling Seacrest Partners in 2016 as the Director of Human Resources.
Previously, Gina worked for National Pain Care as their Director of Human Resources as well as holding a variety of roles for the Office of the Chapter 13 Trustee. Gina earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of South Carolina and her Master of Business Administration Degree from The Citadel.
Originally from South Carolina, Gina now lives in Smyrna with her husband, Javi, and their two sons, Jordan and Ander. Gina enjoys watching her sons participate in their soccer, baseball, and football games.
Charlie Schellhorn
Client Advisor
Atlanta

Charlie Schellhorn
Client Advisor | Atlanta
Charlie Schellhorn is a Property and Casualty broker with a people-first approach to business. After working in human capital management software and tech sales, Charlie has interacted with a variety of industry professionals, giving him a unique, client-centric perspective.
Charlie specializes in a variety of verticals, including manufacturing, commercial real estate, construction, professional services, healthcare, and food and beverage. He is a diligent sales professional, having earned a place in Paycor’s President’s Club in 2022 and 2023.
Charlie says developing plans to minimize clients’ exposure to loss provides great value to them and allows him to build long- lasting relationships. “SSP’s client-focused model was a key reason I was drawn to it,” Charlie said. “We’re surrounded by hard-working and goal-oriented professionals.”
Charlie has a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Biology from the University of North Georgia. He and his wife, Nicole, live in Marietta with their son.
Mike Schnider
Client Advisor
Atlanta

Mike Schnider
Client Advisor | Atlanta
Mike Schnider joined SSP in 2024 as a Client Advisor based in Atlanta. He has extensive experience in sales and insurance, particularly within the transportation and manufacturing industries, and he specializes in Trade Credit Insurance.
Mike has worked in sales since 2004, when he started his professional career with a mortgage lender. He later worked for FedEx as a Sales Executive, handling account management and logistics. In 2015, Mike joined the insurance business as a Trade Risk Consultant for Allianz Trade, where he worked his way up to Sales Vice President. Over the course of his career, Mike has received several sales awards from each of his previous employers.
Mike joined SSP when he decided to make the switch to a brokerage firm in order to offer his clients more lines of insurance. “I have been building relationships and trust with my clients for the past decade, consulting on one line of coverage – trade credit insurance,” Mike said. “I am excited to now be able to offer them all of the other commercial lines as well.”
Born and raised in Cape Town, South Africa, Mike moved to the U.S. when he was 14 years old. He went on to attend Georgia Southern University where he received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing with a focus in sales management. Mike moved to Atlanta after graduating from college, and he now resides in Chamblee with his wife, son, and their two dogs.
Mike Shrubb
Partner
Atlanta

Mike Shrubb
Partner | Atlanta
Mike Shrubb, CIPP has over ten years of commercial insurance experience and is an expert in designing comprehensive insurance and risk management solutions for business of all types. Mike also helps lead Sterling Seacrest Pritchard’s Technology & Cyber Practice Group and carries the Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) designation, which is accredited by the International Association of Privacy Professionals.
Mike began his career as an Underwriter for Hiscox USA, focusing on all lines of Commercial Property & Casualty insurance. After underwriting, Mike worked as an Assistant Vice President for CRC Group in the Professional Liability group and founded Resolute Risk Services – a small-business insurance agency focused on bringing innovative risk management solutions to growing businesses.
Mike’s extensive insurance background and detail-oriented approach, provides him with a unique ability to identify obstacles before they arise and find solutions that others overlook.
Mike received his B.A. from Dartmouth College. Outside of work, Mike is an avid golfer and tennis player and lives in West Midtown with his wife, Morgan, and their dog, Fowler. Mike also volunteers with A+ Squash, a non-profit organization that provides academic tutoring, athletic coaching and mentorship to students in the Atlanta area.
Joel Stern
Partner
Atlanta

Joel Stern
Partner | Atlanta
Joel Stern is a Partner and Client Advisor with over 13 years of experience in the Employee Benefits space. Joel specializes in employee benefit programs and executive benefits strategies.
Joel’s expertise in self-funded and traditional strategies, employee engagement solutions, and modern benefits technology allow him to craft programs that enable his clients to optimize coverage costs while encouraging employee retention.
Joel is a graduate of the University of Georgia with a degree in Public Relations. He is a second-generation insurance advisor and was drawn to employee benefits for the opportunities to help businesses and their employees succeed and thrive. He believes the services SSP offers their clients positively impact organizational success and our community.
Joel’s client-focused and community-driven approach is an asset to Sterling Seacrest Pritchard. He is committed to community outreach, serving as the Make-A-Wish Georgia Young Professionals Board Chair and a member of the American Jewish Committee. He is a graduate of the LEAD Atlanta Class of 2022.
Matt Stinchcomb
Partner
Atlanta

Matt Stinchcomb
Partner | Atlanta
Matt Stinchcomb joined Seacrest Pritchard after a career as a professional athlete. As a member of the National Football League (NFL) 1999-2006, Stinchcomb played for the Oakland Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was a distinguished player for the University of Georgia football team (1995-1998) where he was a two time All-American, a Lombardi Award Finalist and named Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Male Athlete of the Year.
Matt has been recognized by numerous organizations for his professional talent and dedication to community. His awards include: Terry Outstanding Young Alumni (2012); University of Georgia 40 under 40 (2011); University of Georgia Circle of Honor; SEC Legends, Class of 2009; SEC All Decade Team; and University of Georgia Permanent Team Captain.
Matt earned a BBA in Finance (summa cum laude) from the University of Georgia and is a graduate of Harvard Business School’s Executive Education Business Management & Entrepreneurial Program.
An active supporter of his community, Matt has volunteered his time and talent with numerous organizations, including: Countdown to Kickoff Charities (Chairman, fundraising arm for pediatric healthcare philanthropies); Stinchcomb Family Foundation (President and co-founder, private non-profit organization supporting regional and national children’s charities); Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (Board Member); Georgia Transplant Foundation (Board Emeritus); Gwinnett Medical Center Foundation (Board Member); Terry Young Alumni (Board Member); and Fellowship of Christian Athletes (Member).
John Tereshinski
Partner
Atlanta

John Tereshinski
Partner | Atlanta
John Tereshinski’s dedication to integrity and professionalism, combined with an assertive work ethic, provides a solid foundation to excel in offering insurance solutions for general commercial business, professionals, employee benefits and individuals.
John received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Wake Forest University, with a major in communications and a minor in religion. While attending Wake Forest, John was a starter and four year football letterman. He was named to the All ACC Freshman football team in 2004, and was a key player on the 2006 ACC Championship team. After graduating from Wake Forest University, John played in the NFL with the San Diego Chargers and the Seattle Seahawks.
John is dedicated in giving back to the community through motivational speaking to educational groups, youth groups and athletic teams. John looks forward to increasing participation in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) and Sports Champions of Greater Atlanta.
David Thatcher
Client Advisor
Atlanta

David Thatcher
Client Advisor | Atlanta
David Thatcher brings more than 23 years of expertise providing risk management and insurance solutions to clients in the construction industry. David’s industry experience, combined with his expertise in sales, management, and marketing, enables him to tailor solutions for commercial client’s property, general liability, worker’s compensation and employee benefits insurance needs.
David specializes in contracting regulations, construction materials, construction process (from the perspective of owners, architects/engineers, subcontractors and suppliers), and surety solutions.
He received his Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from the University of Georgia, Terry College of Business.
David is active in both the Associated Builders and Contractors and Associated General Contractors associations. David also volunteers his time as the voice of the Georgetown Dolphins.
Tray Traynor
Partner
Atlanta

Tray Traynor
Partner | Atlanta
Tray Traynor, CIC has over fifteen years of experience in the insurance and financial services industry. Tray was one of the first insurance brokers in the U.S. to specialize in Reps & Warranty Insurance (RWI) for Merger & Acquisition (M&A) transactions.
Tray routinely serves Private Equity groups and large Corporations on their transactions via RWI, insurance diligence, and post-close insurance placement. He is also heavily invested in advising companies in the Senior Living and Waste Management/Recycling industries regarding risk management, insurance placement, and M&A insurance.
He is a graduate of the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and holds the Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) professional designation.
Katie Vansant
Client Advisor
Atlanta

Katie Vansant
Client Advisor | Atlanta
Katie Vansant joined SSP in 2024 as a Client Advisor based in Atlanta. She specializes in Surety and Construction.
After gaining several years of experience in surety underwriting, Katie decided to switch to producing to help clients find solutions to their needs. Having worked with SSP during her time as an underwriter, Katie felt SSP would provide her with the resources to grow as a producer and effectively work with clients.
A creative problem solver, Katie provides tailor-made solutions for her clients. “I’m excited to say ‘yes’ to clients,” Katie said. “You really get the best of both worlds with SSP. You get the relational care of a small broker, but the excellent service and resources of a large broker.”
Katie is involved in her community and uses her time outside of work to be a member of Surety Association of Georgia, Associated General Contractors of Georgia, and Associated Builders and Contractors of Georgia. Katie is also a coach for Girls on the Run.
An Atlanta native, Katie returned to the area after graduating from Tulane University with a Bachelor’s in business management and a Master’s in accounting. She now lives in Chamblee with her husband and their two Australian Shepherds.
Rodney Westbury
Partner
Atlanta

Rodney Westbury
Partner | Atlanta
Rodney Westbury has spent over a decade consulting and leading in the Employer Services space in Atlanta. Rodney has extensive client experience with marketing, advertising, technology, brewing, healthcare, financial services, hospitality, manufacturing, property management, staffing, and transportation industries.
His approach involves building a deep knowledge of the business process of each client in order to ensure maximum financial and cultural impacts. Keeping client interests first is an instrumental part of his strategy for long-term success.
Rodney specializes in ACA Compliance and Employee Benefits Consulting for companies in a wide range of industries. Rodney is an Atlanta native and a graduate of Auburn University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a focus in marketing and advertising.
Jarrod Wright
Client Advisor
Atlanta

Jarrod Wright
Client Advisor | Atlanta
Jarrod Wright, CIC, CLCS has more than 15 years of experience in providing risk management and insurance solutions to commercial clients throughout the southeast. Jarrod is a part of the Construction Practice Group which provides risk management, insurance and surety solutions to over 400 commercial contractors. In addition to construction, he also works with clients in the manufacturing, distribution, real estate and professional services industries.
Jarrod is a solutions-oriented advisor who excels in developing innovative strategic plans and executing them with efficiency. He maintains the Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) and Commercial Lines Coverage Specialist (CLCS) designations and works diligently to remain ahead of the curve on industry related topics.
Jarrod received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Risk Management and Insurance from the Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia in 2006.
Knox Wyatt
Partner
Atlanta

Knox Wyatt
Partner | Atlanta
Knox Wyatt provides employee benefits consulting, risk management and insurance solutions for clients over a diverse spectrum of industries. Knox has more than 16 years of expertise in the financial and insurance industries.
A member of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA), he was honored as one of their Top 40 Under 40 insurance advisors in 2011.
Knox earned his Bacherlor of Science in Finance from The Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia. He is also a graduate of The Lovett School in Atlanta, Georgia.
Knox is actively involved with Christian Leadership Concepts, Terry College Alumni, The Lovett School alumni program and coaching his kids soccer teams.
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