Press Release

Kevin Panzera Joins Woodruff Sawyer

January 13, 2015

Woodruff Sawyer announced today that Kevin Panzera has joined the firm as the Vice President, Private Client Growth Leader.  Kevin will be based in the San Francisco Office, though responsible for working with all Private Client teams in various offices, to develop growth strategies and solutions to meet the needs of their clients.  He will continue to further relationships with professionals focused in the Private Client arena, and help expand their already formidable Private Client division.

Prior to joining Woodruff Sawyer, Kevin spent the last 5 years as the Founder and CEO of a Private Client firm in South Africa.  His past also includes considerable expertise as a Private Client broker with Alexander Forbes; where he designed unique insurance programs for their organization. “This is an exciting next step for us in building a world class Private Client Division” Charlie Rosson, Woodruff Sawyer CEO noted.  “This is a key area of focus for our firm.  Kevin has a proven track record of innovation, production, and strategic leadership. We are thrilled to have him come on board.”

Kevin will work with Diane Borden, head of the Private Client Group, to continue to  build their Division; working with their teams in California, Oregon, Hawaii, Colorado and Washington.  “Kevin’s vast business expertise within our niche industry, both inside and outside of the country will be a key differentiator and complement to our strategic growth plans and service solutions.  He is a much welcomed addition to our team” stated Diane.   Woodruff Sawyer’s Private Client Personal Insurance team are Certified Insurance Counselor graduates and strategic partners with the global Assurex Private Client group.  They insure the complex lifestyles, liability, and personal property assets of successful executives, business owners, and families of wealth.  Kevin noted, “I was impressed with the unique platform that has been built, and I am excited to work with a company and team that is nimble and passionate about delivering high quality service and unique solutions”.

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