Jerry Messick, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Elevate Risk Solutions, LLC, a provider of captive insurance solutions, is stepping down as of January 1, 2024, the firm stated in a recent announcement.
With the transition, Elevate has appointed Managing Director Ryan Ralston as President, and Serena Lintker will be promoted from Director of Finance to Chief Operating Officer effective the same date.
Messick will continue to serve the firm as a consultant. He commented: “I am honoured to have served as CEO of Elevate for more than 12 years. I’m confident that Ryan and Serena’s continued leadership and passion for serving our clients will transcend the incredible success that we have seen and drive even more value for our clients through our captive insurance solutions.”
A seasoned industry leader in risk management and insurance, Ralston has gathered great experience developing and implementing global risk management strategies at Whirlpool, Koch Industries, The Boeing Company, among other prominent organisations.
Throughout his eight-plus years with Elevate Risk Solutions, he has provided innovative and strategic risk management and captive insurance solutions to help business owners reduce risk exposure and protect their businesses.
“Our reputation has been built on our ability to consistently deliver client solutions with skill, integrity and transparency, which are unsurpassed in the captive industry, and I’m excited to lead our outstanding team and continue the legacy that Jerry began,” said Ralston.
In her new role as Chief Operating Officer, Lintker, who has been with the company for over ten years, will be responsible for upholding the world-class service and innovative solutions that power Elevate’s business, the company stated.
