I've spent 30 years in the insurance business, expanding my brokerage across the county and assisting one of Canada's largest independent brokerages with their national expansion. Merger Key has developed a proprietary approach to Investing for Growth, Mergers, and Acquisitions rooted in what I've learned over this incredible journey.It's been an exciting career in a very rewarding industry, and we're just getting started. I am incredibly proud of what we've accomplished all these years, and it is my privilege to help others build their journey.Highlights:- CEO of #1 Brokerage in Canada 2019 and 2020- CEO of Brokerage of the year 2019- Top 10 under 40 Insurance brokers 2015- Expanded and operated businesses located in 5 provinces, serving clients across the country- Planned and launched 25 partner-broker, franchise and white-label operations- Recruited and developed one of Canada’s top leadership teams- Built and led functional departments in IT, Sales, Marketing, Finance, Service, and Underwriting- Designed and launched several branded regional and national insurance programs- Developed insurance solutions for some of the country's largest and most well-known organizations- First in Canada to launch a full digital insurance operation- Negotiated and completed over 15 acquisitions in Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick; including including 5 sell-side and over 10 buy-side deals as CEO and owner of the Storm Insurance Group- Developed and lead Storm into becoming a diversified national insurance brokerage with Retail, Group, Digital, and Wholesale divisions operating under the banners: A.P. Reid Insurance, MyGroup Insurance Management, ZipSure Digital Insurance and Agile Underwriting Solutions- Successfully merged and integrated the Storm Insurance Group and their 5 brands, 125 employees and 100,000 customers with the largest Canadian-owned independent brokerage, leading to the creation of a national insurance brokerage powerhouse- Sourced, negotiated and closed over 25 additional acquisitions in six provinces with this new partner; totaling over $300mil in enterprise valueLet's talk about what you want for your business. Looking to grow through acquisition, looking for ways to diversify, or ready for an exit plan? The right partner and experience on your side can make all the difference.My commitment is to deliver incredible value to partners, clients, colleagues and communities; be an agent of change when necessary; and a voice of experience at all times.