Pete Brown is a passionate leader with nearly 20 years of experience in strategy, marketing, sales, leadership, and finance. As VP, Gerber Life Independent Distribution, Pete leads the Sales and Marketing teams as they support distribution partners, deepen relationships, and grow sales.Prior to his current role, Pete lead the development, implementation, and execution of strategic initiatives that leveraged the capabilities and strengths of Gerber Life Insurance to further key business objectives of the Western & Southern Financial Group. Additionally Pete served as the Executive Director of Main Street Ventures, where he focused on empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs and closing gaps in the region’s startup ecosystem. Pete originally joined Western & Southern Financial Group in 2011 as an Associate in the company’s Leadership Development Program. He was promoted to Assistant Vice President, Digital Strategy and was instrumental in launching the organization’s Marketing & Digital Center of Excellence in 2016A native of Maine, Pete graduated from the University of Maine with a B.S in Business Administration. He went on to earn an MBA from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. He is a high integrity leader who recognizes the importance of investing in relationships and values empowering others through mentorship and effective leadership. Pete is passionate about the Cincinnati community. He serves on the board of St. Vincent de Paul's Charitable Pharmacy. He is the former co-chair of CSO Encore, the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra’s young professional group. Pete is a graduate of the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber’s Leadership Action program where he helped develop the Business-Education Connectivity Council with Cincinnati Public Schools. He is involved with youth mentorship as a member of the Professional Leadership Network.Pete enjoys running, traveling, exploring arts and culture, and spending time with his wife and two young daughters.The postings on this site are my own and do not represent in any way Western & Southern Financial Group's (including its member companies) positions, strategies or opinions.
Listed skills include Financial Analysis, Strategy, Leadership, Data Analysis, and 28 others.