David Hollingsworth, Managing Principal
MBA, CPCU, CLU, FLMI graduated from the University of Iowa with a BBA in Finance and Quantitative Analysis in 1975. David earned his MBA from Drake University in 1980. David is a retired Senior Vice President of Nationwide Insurance. Over his 31 year career with Nationwide, David held a variety of leadership positions including President of Gates McDonald, President of Nationwide Sales Company, Vice Chairman of Farmland Insurance, and Chairman of Insurance Intermediaries Inc.
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Brad Sorensen, Managing Principal
FLMI, graduated from The Ohio State University with a BS in Accounting and a minor in Computer Science in 1992. Brad is a former Vice President with Nationwide Insurance where he held numerous leadership positions within the Financial Services, Property & Casualty and Corporate Marketing areas. During his 17 year career with Nationwide, Brad gained extensive knowledge in operations, distribution & sales, business strategy, and marketing. Prior to Nationwide, Brad was in regional sales management in the retail industry.
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Warren Barhorst, Managing Principal
MDRT, LUTCF Graduated from Texas A&M with a BS in Industrial Distribution in 1988 and is the President of the Barhorst Insurance Group, LTD. in Houston, Texas. The group is a 20 location multi-line captive hybrid insurance agency. The Barhorst Insurance Group is a member of the Nationwide All-Star Team, The Texas A&M Aggie 100 and was named as the National Flood Insurance Programs Agency of the Year in 2004 and 2005. The group is also named one of the 60 Best Companiesto Work for in Texas.
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Ray Celidinas, Managing Principal
President and CEO of the Celedinas Insurance Group, received his Degree in Risk Management and Insurance from Florida State University and built one of the most successful exclusive agencies in history. In addition, Ray earned his Certified Insurance Counselor designation and holds his life and health, securities and mortgage broker’s licenses. Under Ray’s leadership the Celedinas Insurance Group annually qualifies for numerous industry awards for production volume, growth and profitability. Past awards include the National Flood Insurance Agency of the Year in 2002 and 2006, membership in the Million Dollar Round Table and annual recognition as the top agency affiliated with Nationwide Insurance Company in the United States.
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Jim Maranto, Director of Recruiting
over 20 years of experience in the Executive Search and Staffing Industry. At Robert Half’s (RHI) technology division, Jim was responsible for building and managing the division’s largest revenue producing group of offices. Jim later formed a privately-held staffing firm which was acquired by Management Recruiters International (MRI), the world’s largest Executive Search firm. At MRI, Jim was RVP for the Company Office Group, and most recently promoted to Vice President of Operations, responsible for providing business consulting services to over 600 franchise offices in the US. Over his career, Jim has developed multiple staffing and recruiting Best Practices which allow clients to create a solid Hiring Strategy for their businesses.
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Bill Harvey, Vice President Business Development
LUTCF Graduated from The Ohio State University with a BA in History in 1985 and is the President of Harvey Insurance Agency & Financial Services in Northern Virginia. HIA has built a successful book of business in personal, commercial and life insurance, as well as offering expanded financial services solutions. HIA is a member of the Nationwide All-Star Team and a 15 time President Conference qualifier. Bill is very active in local and global community activities including his church in Virginia and helped start and maintain the Kaj Anj orphanage in Kap Hatien, Haiti
