Greater Chicago Area
I’m currently serving as Chief Growth Officer at King Risk Partners, where we are building a different kind of insurance brokerage. We are focused on growth, accountability, and long-term value creation. The industry is changing. Most firms are either: -Stuck in legacy models, or -Chasing tech without building real sales cultures -We’re doing something different. At King, we are: -Building a high-performance sales culture -Investing in next-generation producers -Leveraging data, structure, and leadership to drive consistent organic growth -Creating real opportunity for people who want to build something meaningful What I focus on: -Producer recruiting and development -Organic growth strategy across regions -Building scalable sales systems -Aligning talent, accountability, and execution Who thrives here: -People who: ***Want to win ***Are coachable and growth-minded ***Care about building a career, not just having a job ***Are willing to be part of something that’s being built to last. We are actively looking for: -Producers (experienced and emerging) -Sales leaders -Growth-minded operators If you’re interested in being part of a firm that is actually building a dynamic sales culture, give us a call.
Leading organic growth strategy and talent development across the organization. Driving company-wide organic growth initiatives and accountability frameworks. Building and scaling producer recruiting and development programs. Implementing CRM-driven sales infrastructure and performance tracking. Partnering with regional leadership to improve pipeline, retention, and new business velocity. Supporting M&A integration with a focus on growth and operational alignment. Developing next-generation small commercial, personal lines and middle market sales models. Focused on building a culture of performance, clarity, and growth.
I am on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee.
Responsible for Organic Growth for the Great Lakes Region which is comprised of locations in Chicago, Indianapolis, Detroit, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and everything in-between. My role focuses on building a Strong Sales Culture: *Sales and Sales Leadership Recruiting *Training & Mentoring *Direct Sales *Insurance Company Relations *Development of Value Added Services *Strategic Aquisitions
Agency President for AssuredPartners of Chicago with locations in Naperville, Westchester, Oakbrook, Kankakee, Champaign, and Dixon IL
Representing the industry's highest rated insurance carriers and boasting deep expertise in insurance solutions that run the gamut from business and personal lines to health plans and estate-planning tools, Esser Hayes is an unmatched source for smart, customized and comprehensive insurance solutions that offer the right combination of asset protection and growth.
I was Field Underwriter in Indianapolis and Chicago. Then served as a Regional Underwriting Manager in Westfield's Home Office.