The brothers who co-founded Jacksonville-based Brightway Insurance are changing their roles at the company.
Brightway announced Monday that Chairman David Miller is becoming executive chairman, and vice chairman and Michael Miller is becoming chairman.
As cxecutive chairman, David will work with Michael and the company’s leadership team to continue to refine growth strategies. As chairman, Michael will oversee the execution of those strategies.
“I have always slept well knowing my brother and I worked side-by-side building this business,” David said.
“Over the years I’ve watched him grow into a respected leader. His smarts, business savvy, and most importantly his emotional intelligence and drive for results make him the ideal next leader of this organization,” he said.
David said he can “take a step sideways so I can focus on working with Michael and our leadership team on our long-term strategy and growth plans.”
The leadership team at Brightway includes President Talman Howard, Chief Financial Officers Bob Taylor, Vice President of Customer Experience Kris Azar, and Vice President of Marketing Leslie Kolleda.
“I am humbled and honored by David’s confidence in me and by the opportunity to work more closely with our team,” Michael said.
“When David and I started Brightway nine years ago, we built a business based on our values, which include producing winning outcomes for all stakeholders.”
He said they created a company that has grown to be one of the largest property/casualty insurance agencies in the country.
Brightway Insurance is a national property/casualty insurance retailer selling through a network of franchised independent agencies throughout the country.
Brightway began franchising operations in 2008 and has since grown to more than 700 people in 17 states serving customers in all 50 states.