San Francisco, California – Wednesday, April 2, 2014 – Woodruff Sawyer announced today the launch of their Denver office, Woodruff Sawyer Colorado. The office will be headed by Gordon Zellers, Colorado Practice Leader. Gordon brings to Woodruff Sawyer over 12 years of risk management leadership in the insurance industry. Gordon will focus on client relationship management and strategic business development as he builds Woodruff Sawyer’s presence in the Denver marketplace. This expansion represents an important step in Woodruff Sawyer’s growth throughout the West while serving companies globally.
Joining the office will be Chris Kakel, Corporate Casualty Specialist. Chris brings 14 years of strong casualty experience where he has established a reputation of partnering with clients to bring innovative solutions for their complex risks. He will work closely with Gordon in establishing the firm’s presence in the Rocky Mountain region and also working closely with Woodruff Sawyer teams and clients across the firm.
“We are thrilled to be opening the Denver office”, said Charlie Rosson, CEO of Woodruff Sawyer. “Gordon is a respected leader in the industry and is a perfect match for the firm’s values, professionalism, and keen client focus. Chris will be an invaluable partner in building the office and the firm’s growing risk management capabilities.”
“I couldn’t be happier to be joining the Woodruff Sawyer team,” said Gordon. “The company has an excellent reputation, and offers client-focused resources and solutions that are unparalleled in the industry. I look forward to building upon and growing the success they have had in other regions.”
The Woodruff Sawyer Denver office is officially "open for business". Members of the Denver team can be reached at 800.675.4467.
About Woodruff Sawyer
As one of the largest independent insurance brokerage and consulting firms in the US, Woodruff Sawyer protects the people and assets of more than 4,000 companies. We provide expert counsel and fierce advocacy to protect clients against their most critical risks in property & casualty, management liability, cyber liability, employee benefits, and personal wealth management. An active partner of Assurex Global and International Benefits Network, we provide expertise and customized solutions where clients need it, with headquarters in San Francisco, offices throughout the US, and global reach on six continents. For more information, call 844.972.6326, or visit woodruffsawyer.com.
