Leadership

Our Executive Team

Dedicated, Focused and Experienced

We are proud to have a team of forward-looking leaders who are committed to the highest standards in our industry, putting integrity, accountability and a collaborative environment above all else.

Brook Mahoney
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
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Spencer Mahoney
Chief Growth Officer
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JB Richardson
Chief Operating Officer
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Heather Sharkey
Chief Sales Officer
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Laurie Olson
Director of Client Services
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Richelle McCullough
Employee Benefits Operations Director
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Davis Snedeker
Director of Growth Marketing
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Rob Acker
Director of Finance
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Annie Korenjak
Director of Human Resources
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Mike Welch
VP of Information Technology
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Jana Cardinal
Director of Training
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Brook Mahoney

Founder and Chief Executive Officer

Brook Mahoney is a driven executive with over 35 years of leadership experience in finance, insurance, risk management, and loss control services. He founded CCIG in 1985 to deliver client-focused, proactive business and personal insurance solutions.

Mr. Mahoney received his bachelor’s degree in Insurance and Marketing from the University of Iowa. He is a past president of the Professional Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of Colorado and serves on a number of community boards, insurance industry boards, and corporate advisory groups. His personal passions include golf, hiking, time with his grandchildren, and helping others live life to the fullest.

Andrew Mahoney

President

Andrew Mahoney joined CCIG in 2014 as an Insurance Advisor working primarily with upper middle-market Commercial Real Estate and Construction clients. Over time he led the firm’s Commercial division as the Director of Sales, then served as CCIG’s Executive Vice President. As president, Andrew oversees corporate strategic planning, specifically focusing on driving the firm’s sales growth while enhancing its client-service offerings. Andrew is a graduate of Virginia’s Hampden-Sydney College. He is an avid outdoors enthusiast and serves on the board of the Colorado Fourteeners Initiative, which helps build trails and sponsors terrain restoration projects in Colorado’s 54 14,000-foot peaks.

Spencer Mahoney

Chief Growth Officer

Spencer Mahoney oversees carrier relations, IT, marketing and employee engagement at CCIG. Spencer – who started his career in Boston as a commercial broker in the Life Science space before moving to Denver in 2017 – also heads the firm’s Life Science and Technology Practice areas. A business graduate of the University of Arizona, he’s a board member of the Colorado Uplift, the Insurance Charitable Foundation (IIFC) and NephCure Colorado.

JB Richardson

Chief Operating Officer

JB Richardson is focused on leading CCIG’s overall corporate strategy and on identifying and driving operational growth and improvements, including policies and procedures designed to continue scaling the organization and promoting our company culture. A graduate of Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia, JB serves on the board of ACE Scholarships, which works with low-income families to provide tuition assistance for their children’s education, and is an active volunteer with Food for Thought, which helps provide meals for children attending Title 1 schools in Denver.

Heather Sharkey

Chief Sales Officer

Sharkey leads CCIG’s sales teams, drives top-line revenue growth, and develops strategic go-to-market strategies. Her 18 years of sales leadership experience in industries including construction, real estate, financial services, banking, healthcare, and retail provides her with a well-rounded background to fuel CCIG’s next chapter of exponential growth.

Laurie Olson

Director of Client Services

Laurie Olson brings over 25 years of commercial insurance experience to CCIG, having worked at growing agencies across the United States. She is an experienced leader with an unwavering commitment to upholding the highest level of professional ethics and integrity. As Director of Client Services, Laurie utilizes her strengths in strategic planning, project management, team building, and coaching to improve CCIG’s client experience.

Richelle McCullough

Employee Benefits Operations Director

Richelle McCullough is focused on advancing CCIG’s Employee Benefits operational workflow to bring a seamless experience to our clients. Richelle began her career managing pre-tax spending accounts for 8 years before transitioning to employee benefit consulting. With an additional 15 years experience consulting employer groups, navigating evolving markets, and managing service teams, Richelle knows what it takes to create a robust an diverse service platform with a focus on attracting top talent and improving employee retention – all while maintaining an efficient cost structure. She has a passion for mentoring and team building that promotes continual growth and richer client interactions.

Davis Snedeker

Director of Growth Marketing

Davis Snedeker is responsible for leading CCIG’s overall brand & marketing strategy while identifying opportunities to increase CCIG’s thought leadership contributions and promoting our company culture. He brings an ego-free, creative, and collaborative approach to developing CCIG’s internal and external campaigns. Davis believes in thoughtful messaging complemented by elegant design. As a graduate of Indiana University, Bloomington in Production & Design, Davis carries a passion for meaningful digital experiences in everything he does.

Rob Acker

Director of Finance

With more than a decade of experience in the private accounting industry with an emphasis on financial statements, cash projections, monthly reporting, budgeting, and reforecasts, Rob brings in-depth financial expertise and a passion for high-level service to his role as Director of Finance at CCIG.

In his role, Rob oversees the accounting and finance teams, working closely with leadership to achieve strong financial results. His unique approach to finance means going beyond the numbers to foster teamwork, engagement, and collective motivation around financial success. Rob was drawn to CCIG because of our relationship-driven culture and industry-leading approach, and he is excited to contribute to the company’s growth momentum.

Before joining CCIG, Rob served as the Assistant Controller at Laramar Group. He received a bachelor’s in Business Administration (Accounting) from Colorado State University. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two children. He’s an avid Colorado sports fan and can be found cheering on the Broncos, Nuggets, Avalanche, and Rockies throughout the year.

Annie Korenjak

Director of Human Resources

With extensive experience leading HR services for organizations comprised of more than 2,000 team members, Annie Korenjak is a passionate and effective People Champion. Her expertise and passion focus on fast-paced start-up atmospheres, employee career development, succession planning, engagement programs, and training. By combining her in-depth knowledge of laws and regulations with her ability to connect and lead, she is a trusted HR leader focused on making an impact and being a force for good.

Mike Welch

VP of Information Technology

Jana Cardinal

Director of Training

Jana Cardinal joined CCIG in 2007. With more than 25 years of industry experience, Jana has a background in underwriting, service management and operations on both the carrier and broker sides of the business. As CCIG’s Director of Training, Jana plays a major role in developing procedures and processes and oversees CCIG’s New Employee Training. Jana has a passion for fostering professional growth and works closely with all Team Members to enhance their management and client service performance.

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