Senior Vice President
Remote Remote, GA 00000 Phone: (678) 969-8348
Matt is a Property Broker and Senior Vice President on CRC’s Team Stratis. He joined CRC in 2013, but began his career in the insurance industry in 2007 with 6 years of retail broking experience. Matt is passionate about doing everything he can to ensure clients win; his relentless work ethic and technical experience make him an ideal partner. He values the collaborative, supportive nature of the team and feels that every individual win is a win for the team. For these reasons, he excels at training new producers and many look towards him for guidance and support.Matt graduated from the Honors College at The University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Risk Management and Insurance in 2007. Based near Chattanooga, TN, Matt treasures his time with his wife and three children. He often spends his weekends cheering on his sons’ youth sports leagues, fishing, or just spending time outdoors together with his family. Matt is committed to giving back to his local community – he serves as an Elder at his church and mentors students at local schools as well.
As one of the premier property teams in the industry, Team Stratis has been a trusted market leader since its formation in 2005. Over the years, we’ve grown to more than 40 insurance professionals with extensive market expertise, specializing in complex and hard-to-place property risks. Our clients rely on us for honest insight, responsive service, and innovative solutions that deliver results.Our strong market relationships and significant premium volume provide exceptional access to leading carriers, often making us among the first appointed when new capacity enters the market. Backed by a dedicated service team and a technology-forward approach, we ensure efficient placement and outstanding post-bind support. Our collaborative culture and commitment to excellence are what truly set us apart.
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Emma Garner
Executive Vice President
egarner@crcgroup.com
O: (212)-618-0152
Michelle Backer
mbacker@crcgroup.com
O: (212)-618-0192
Ian Kampfer
ikampfer@crcgroup.com
O: (212)-401-1553
Josh Cohen
Vice President
jcohen@crcgroup.com
O: (212)-618-0170
Alexandra Coviello Brown
acoviello@crcgroup.com
O: (678)-969-8339
Kelly Doran
kdoran@crcgroup.com
O: (212)-791-9745
Gina Hawley
ghawley@crcgroup.com
O: (212)-401-1562
Frederique Jacquot
fjacquot@crcgroup.com
O: (212)-618-0153
Meghan Merris
mmerris@crcgroup.com
O: (773)-771-1276
Richa Niblett
rniblett@crcgroup.com
O: (678)-291-8017
Kayley Oshan
Assistant Vice President
koshan@crcgroup.com
O: (212)-618-0158
Ross Thomas
rothomas@crcgroup.com
O: (678)-994-2743
Brian Thornton
bthornton@crcgroup.com
O: (212)-401-1552
Blake Rios
Broker
brios@crcgroup.com
O: (813)-261-0303
Megan Bowers
Inside Broker
MeBowers@crcgroup.com
O: (000)-000-0000
Christin Buono
Associate Broker
cbuono@crcgroup.com
O: (212)-618-0149
Pip Clarke
pclarke@crcgroup.com
Morgan Essary
morgan.essary@crcgroup.com
Fiona Frederiks
ffrederiks@crcgroup.com
O: (860)-321-3048
Nicole Gorman
ngorman@crcgroup.com
O: (646)-957-0805
Austin Koch
austin.koch@crcgroup.com
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