“We could not be more excited about Thommy joining our leadership team,” mentioned Steve Lekas, co-founder and CEO of Branch Insurance. “His comprehensive understanding of insurance distribution models and his experience as a leader, mentor and investor will be essential to our continued growth.”
“Branch is in a class by itself, combining best-in-class technology with a deep core competency in insurance, creating an exciting runway for continued growth,” Guerrero mentioned. “I am thrilled to be joining Steve and the Branch leadership team on this exciting journey. I look forward to helping Branch build lasting relationships with customers and financial partners as the company continues to expand into new product and geographic areas.”
Read subsequent: Branch Insurance raises $50 million in Series B funding
Anderson joins the Branch board of administrators with in depth expertise in management and enterprise administration. After serving two excursions of responsibility with the Army’s 1st Cavalry Division in Vietnam, Anderson started his enterprise profession with General Motors on the Pontiac Motor Division, and finally rose to develop into a normal director in GM’s Fisher Guide Division.
After 13 years with GM, Anderson left to develop into president of Composite Energy Management Systems, Inc. He is presently the bulk proprietor, chairman and CEO of TAG Holdings, which owns a number of manufacturing, service and technology-based firms. Since its founding, TAG Holdings has engaged in 15 acquisitions and joint ventures.
Anderson’s previous board and upper-management positions embody chairman and director roles at a number of firms together with USAA, RiteAid, the Business Leaders for Michigan, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago-Detroit Branch, and the US Department of Commerce Manufacturing Council.
“Big goals require big talent, and we could not have found a better fit with what we’re doing than Joe,” Lekas mentioned. “With his years of experience, in the short time he has served on our board of directors, Joe’s counsel and experience have proved essential to both me and to Branch. Joe is aligned with Branch’s goals and his leadership strengthens our board and brings valuable perspectives to our growing company.”