Meet Our Brokers

• Led acquisition of firm from BBVA Compass Bank and formed the Crest Insurance Group in June 2010
• Began with Crest’s predecessor firm, Mueller & Associates, in 1993
• Graduated from the University of Wyoming with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and from the University of Arizona with a Master of Athletic Administration
• A proud father and husband, he's involved in community work and supporting Arizona Athletics.

• Joined Crest as partner in the Phoenix office
• Formerly a partner and commercial lines producer at The Mahoney Group for nine years
• Graduated from Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
• Married with two children, he enjoys golf and Ohio State University sports.

• Joined Crest Insurance Group as a Partner and Vice President to open Crest’s Denver office in July of 2018
• Formerly a Senior VP at Van Gilder Insurance Corporation/USI for 9 years
• Graduated from Kansas State with a Bachelor of Science in Monetary Policy in Banking
• Personal interests include golf, travel, and spending time with his wife and son.

• Joined Crest Insurance Group as President of Transportation & Trucking Division to open Crest’s Henderson, Nevada office in May of 2024
• 25 years experience owning and operating various successful retail and wholesale insurance agencies in the trucking space
• Graduated from University of Houston with a Bachelor of Science in Management
• Personal interests include sports, travel, and spending time with his wife and four children

• Joined Crest Insurance Group as a Principal and Senior Vice-President to open Crest's Phoenix office in January of 2011
• Formerly a partner and commercial lines insurance producer for The Mahoney Group for over 11 years
• Graduated from the University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Science in Business Accounting & Finance and a Juris Doctor degree from the DePaul School of Law
• Other interests include golf, watching sporting events, and spending time with his children.

• Joined Crest in May 2012
• Former Vice President and Partner at Lovitt & Touche, Inc. with a specialty background in national account management and marketing
• Graduated from the University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
• A former college football player, his other involvements include association with the Bank of Tucson and the University of Arizona.

• Joined the firm in 1996
• Spent many years prior in the insurance industry, both as a loss control consultant and an insurance agent for other firms
• Graduated from the University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety and Health
• Active member of many professional trade organizations and community groups; also an outdoorsman who enjoys competitive sailing, hiking and camping

• Joined Crest in 2016 as a partner and Senior Vice President
• Former employer with The Mahoney Group as a producer and partner for 16-plus years
• Worked in the insurance industry since graduating from Arizona State University with a marketing degree in 1991
• Non-profit work includes: Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of Arizona (IIABA) since 2004, serving as president 2012, Multiple Sclerosis Society of Arizona, Independent Electrical Contractors Association (IECA), Rancho Saguaro home owners association
• A husband and proud father of two, his interests include being outdoors and sports of any kind, skiing, hiking, biking, sailing, deep sea fishing, motorcycling, and more.

• Joined Crest as a Senior Producer in January 2020
• Formerly a Commercial Lines Producer for a national insurance agency beginning in 2001
• Graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science in Sociology
• Former college baseball player and member of the 1981 National Championship team. Other interests include golf, hiking and fishing.
• A Chandler native, he enjoys attending ASU sporting events and spending time with his wife and kids.

• Joined Crest in 2011
• Veteran and former Company Commander and US Army Blackhawk helicopter pilot
• Graduate of Brigham Young University with a bachelor’s in international law
• Married to Amy and they have five wonderful children
• Enjoys outdoor adventures with the family

• Joined CREST in 2023
• Vast experience with real estate investment & development sector, providing risk mgt. solutions and placing insurance
• Active member of various real estate development trade associations
• Free time is spent with family, playing basketball, golfing, and volunteering

• Joined Crest Insurance Group as Vice President in the Denver office
• Former positions include VP of a large insurance brokerage for 11 years & Underwriter for a mutual company
• Graduated from ISU with a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and Criminal Justice
• His personal interests include spending time with wife and two kids and anything related to sports and competition.

• Joined CREST 2021
• Native of Pine Bluff, Wyoming and current, proud Fort Collins resident
• Over 37 years’ experience in insurance, achieving unprecedented successes and winning many prestigious awards
• Founded Frontier Insurance LLC in 2010 and grew it to serve the Fort Collins community

• Joined Crest in March 2014
• Attended Sioux Falls College and the University of South Dakota
• Many years’ experience in insurance including Surplus Lines Insurance, Brokering, and Underwriting
• Married with children, his personal interest include outdoor activities and being involve in community organizations.

• Graduated with a BA (Hons) degree from the University of Westminster, U.K.
• Worked for the BBC in Central London, leading a team of designers to produce websites in 43 languages, with a focus on global syndication.
• Relocated to the U.S. in 2006 and has focused on all facets of the hospitality industry: operations, development, entitlements, construction, real estate, finance, procurement, logistics, and risk management solutions.

• Joined Crest Insurance Group in July 2013
• Graduated from the University of Arizona in Business Public Administration majoring in Finance and Real Estate
• Started in the insurance industry in July 1982
• Has commercial clients are broad in scope - in particular, contractors, developers, and owners
• Native Tucsonan going back 5 generations
• Active in the community serving as youth coach and past service on several Boards of Directors

• Joined the firm in 2006
• Formerly a commercial lines specialist at a large, national agency
• Graduated from the University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science & History and The Hartford School of Insurance
• Proud husband and father of three children, he is a former NCAA Arizona Lacrosse player (1990-92), member of ACT Alliance of Construction Trades, and member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity (1989-92).

• Joined Crest in January, 2015
• Owner and President of Scottscom Insurance Services for 25 years
• Prior experience includes eight years with CNA insurance, four in its Chicago home office
• Focused on giving back to the community through volunteer activities including currently serving on three non-profit boards
• Was sacristan at the Franciscan Renewal Center, former President of the Rotary Club of Scottsdale, former board member of the Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce, and former chair of the Scottsdale Airport Advisory Commission
• Offers expert witness testimony in insurance lawsuits
• Devotes free time to travel, entertaining, and reading

• Joined Crest in April 2014
• Former Producer for a national insurance agency since 2001
• Graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing
• Married with two boys, his hobbies include various fundraising committees, coaching baseball, and trying to golf.

• Arizona native, proud to serve local businesses and communities
• Experience in both Commercial and Personal lines with previous brokerage firm
• Former college baseball athlete, bringing discipline, teamwork, and a competitive drive
• Enjoys staying active, spending time with family and friends, and being involved in the community

• Joined Crest in September  2012
• Was Principal and Co-founder of Regional Commercial Real Estate Development Company for eight years and holds the CCIM designation. Also held Regional Distribution, Sales and Management roles at PepsiCo and International Paper.
• Graduated from the University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Arts in Real Estate Finance, Regional Development, and Communication
• Personal interests include spending time with his son and daughter, coaching, golf, and other sports-related activity.

• Joined CREST 2023
• Longtime resident of Cheyenne WY
• Former professional baseball player and coach following graduation from University of Memphis and member of their baseball team
• Specializes in Commercial, Life, Key EE & Disability Insurance, Estate planning & Risk Mgt.
• Married to wife, Noel with two young children.

• Joined Crest Insurance Group in July 2010
• Prior experience includes six years in the Golf Industry in various capacities
• Graduated from Northern Arizona University in 2005 with a Bachelor of Arts in History
• Spends free time playing golf and fulfilling his role as Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Pima Community College

• Graduated from the University of Arizona with B.A. in Economics and a minor in Real Estate Development
• Joined the Crest Team as a Broker in 2024
• Enjoys U of A sports, golf, hunting, and fishing

• Joined Crest in August of 2021
• Formerly worked as a claims representative on the carrier level and a claims manager at the agency
• Graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science in Economics
• Married to Emily with one child and two dogs.
• Personal interests include watching hockey, spending time at the range, and hanging out with my family

• Joined Crest in May of 2019
• Native of Cheyenne, Wyoming and graduated from the University of Wyoming with a bachelor’s degree in journalism
• Student Athlete on South Mountain Community College’s baseball team in Phoenix from 2012-2013
• Board of Directors for Arizona Soccer Foundation
• Married and lives in Scottsdale, AZ where he enjoys playing golf and following Wyoming Cowboy athletics

Joined CREST in 2026

Southern Arizona native & former college baseball player

Volunteers & coaches youth sports, strong passion for community service

-Joined CREST in 2023

-University of Wyoming graduate

-15 years and expertise in Construction/Transportation industry

-Experience in own Colorado construction company startup

-Past Executive Director Land Improvement Contractors Association/Mountain States Region

 30 years’ experience in Property and Casualty Insurance industry

• Joined Crest Insurance Group 2022
• Formerly Head of North America Sales for Siegler Insurance Services for over 20 years
• Graduated from the Arizona State University with a BS in Political Science

A husband and father of two daughters who spend most weekends at the beach, girls’ soccer games or horse barrel races / equestrian

• Joined Crest in 2020
• Graduated from University of Arizona with a B.A. Communications; minor in Business Administration
• Served the public as a Hotshot and Helitack Firefighter & also served the country as a Reconnaissance Marine in the US Marine Corps at Camp Pendleton
• Experience in retail management as a financial analyst with First Magnus Financial Corporation and most recently as a Risk Management Analyst and Consultant –Ashton Tiffany LLC, Phoenix, AZ
• Spends free time hunting as an avid outdoorsman

-Joined Crest Insurance 2023

-Founded Candy Insurance Agency 2009

-Specializes in custom-tailored insurance and surety solutions with an expertise in the growing electronic security field

-Proud supporter of ASIS International, APSPA, and NSA security industry associations.  Current chairperson of the Arizona Private Security Guard Association.

• Joined Crest in 2014
• Worked in the construction industry as the Owner/President of a WOSBE-Hubzone General Contractor with a focus on the federal military construction market
• 20-year background in development, outreach and fundraising support for several non-profit, public, and private entities. Industries served included professional sports, construction, and education.
• Mother of two boys, one an active duty US Marine
• Resides in San Diego, CA; personal interests include nutrition, fitness, and weightlifting.

• Joined Crest in 2021
• Experienced in management, sales with focus on risk management, P & C insurance, and estate/business succession planning/life insurance products
• Eagle Scout and former member of NAU honors program; graduate of  Northern Arizona University
• His hobbies include mountain biking, hiking, reading, writing and spending time with family.

• Joined Crest in 2024
• Native of Flagstaff, Az
• Former Golf Professional for 14 years
• His hobbies include anything sports related and spending time with his wife and daughter

• Joined the firm in January of 2006
• Formerly a professional in the advertising industry for thirteen years
• Graduated from the University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration
• Father of two children who enjoys hiking, birding, juggling, traveling, sports, and the arts

• Joined Crest in November 2020
• Prior experience includes four years as a commercial insurance broker
• Graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science in Communication
• His hobbies include watching the Sun Devils, playing sports, and hiking with his two dogs, Korver and Maveric.

• Joined CREST 2023
• Graduated Slippery Rock University with a Master’s of Science degree
• Born and raised in England, moved to America on a soccer scholarship
• Married to Savanah, with 2 English bulldogs, Chelsea and King. Hobbies include soccer, golf and pickleball

• Joined CREST in September 2017 after 35 years’ experience in Northern Arizona insurance market
• With the Flagstaff Mahoney Group office 11 years. Former President of Skyjack Foundation
• Graduated from NAU Business Management and Marketing
• Personal interests include travel and outdoor activities such as skiing, paddle boarding, golfing, and boating.

• Joined Crest in June 2012
• Former President at Schaefer-Smith-Ankeney Insurance and Founder of Rimrock Insurance Consulting
• Graduated from North Texas State University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Insurance in 1970
• Personal interests include golfing, reading, and spending time with his family.

• Joined Crest in June 2012
• Formally a commercial insurance sales executive at National Commercial Insurance and Lapre Scali & Company for 10 years
• Graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with a Bachelor of Science in Business Marketing
• A former college football four-year starting quarterback, his other interests include golfing, bass fishing, and hunting.