Dennis G. Johnson,President
Denny has been active in the insurance industry since 1969, Denny is a member of the CPCU Society of Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriters. He is a director of Ohio Cap Insurance Company, Ltd. and a member of Intersure, Council of Insurance Agents and Brokers, the Independent Insurance Agents of America, the Professional Insurance Agents, the National Association of Surety Bond Producers, Sitkins International, and Globex International.
Denny has been active in the insurance industry since 1969, Denny is a member of the CPCU Society of Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriters. He is a director of Ohio Cap Insurance Company, Ltd. and a member of Intersure, Council of Insurance Agents and Brokers, the Independent Insurance Agents of America, the Professional Insurance Agents, the National Association of Surety Bond Producers, Sitkins International, and Globex International.
Kevin Brennan,Vice President
Kevin is a certified public accountant and has earned the professional designation of Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU). Kevin is currently on the board of the Toledo chapter of the America Red Cross. He has previously served as president of the St. John’s Jesuit Alumni Association and as an officer and board member for Ronald McDonald Home Away from Home and the Toledo Day Nursery.
Kevin is a certified public accountant and has earned the professional designation of Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU). Kevin is currently on the board of the Toledo chapter of the America Red Cross. He has previously served as president of the St. John’s Jesuit Alumni Association and as an officer and board member for Ronald McDonald Home Away from Home and the Toledo Day Nursery.
Ben Brown,Vice President
Ben is a Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), and has a strong background in commercial insurance, specializing in professional liability. He also has considerable experience in personal insurance, particularly in meeting the unique needs of high net worth clients.
Ben is a Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), and has a strong background in commercial insurance, specializing in professional liability. He also has considerable experience in personal insurance, particularly in meeting the unique needs of high net worth clients.
Tim Guitteau,Vice President
Tim Guitteau brings 21 years of insurance experience to the Brooks team. Though he has a strong background in a variety of areas, Tim has considerable experience addressing the unique insurance needs of the transportation, warehousing, manufacturing and construction industries. He has been actively involved with the Ohio Contractor’s Association and the International Risk Management Institute.
Tim Guitteau brings 21 years of insurance experience to the Brooks team. Though he has a strong background in a variety of areas, Tim has considerable experience addressing the unique insurance needs of the transportation, warehousing, manufacturing and construction industries. He has been actively involved with the Ohio Contractor’s Association and the International Risk Management Institute.
Amanda Geletka,Client Executive
Amanda specializes in developing long-term risk management plans with proactive solutions for commercial clients to help reduce their total cost of risk. In 2006, the National Association of Insurance Women (NAIW) awarded Amanda its Rookie of the Year Award. Amanda is also a recipient of the 20 Under 40 Leadership Award.
Amanda specializes in developing long-term risk management plans with proactive solutions for commercial clients to help reduce their total cost of risk. In 2006, the National Association of Insurance Women (NAIW) awarded Amanda its Rookie of the Year Award. Amanda is also a recipient of the 20 Under 40 Leadership Award.
John Heagney,Client Executive/Marketing Manager
John Heagney has over 35 years of experience in the insurance industry and he assists Brooks’ commercial clients with risk management, loss control, claims management and other needs that may be unique to a given client. In addition, John manages Brooks’ relationships with commercial insurance companies and leads Brooks’ team that markets new business and renewals to those companies.
John Heagney has over 35 years of experience in the insurance industry and he assists Brooks’ commercial clients with risk management, loss control, claims management and other needs that may be unique to a given client. In addition, John manages Brooks’ relationships with commercial insurance companies and leads Brooks’ team that markets new business and renewals to those companies.
John Heer,Client Executive
John Heer is a Certified Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) and Certified Professional Insurance Agent (CPIA), John’s greatest strength is his consultative approach to sales. John specializes in meeting the needs of non-profit/human service organizations, schools and municipalities and has been a consultant for the Toledo Public Schools Building Program with the Ohio School Facilities Commission Project.
John Heer is a Certified Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) and Certified Professional Insurance Agent (CPIA), John’s greatest strength is his consultative approach to sales. John specializes in meeting the needs of non-profit/human service organizations, schools and municipalities and has been a consultant for the Toledo Public Schools Building Program with the Ohio School Facilities Commission Project.
John Hunt,Client Executive
John Hunt has spent his entire professional career in the insurance industry. John assists Brooks’ commercial clients with risk management, loss control, contract review, claims management and other needs that may be unique to a given client. John is a graduate of The Ohio State University. He is a member of the Kiwanis Club of Toledo Inc., and is vice president of the board of Camp Courageous Inc..
John Hunt has spent his entire professional career in the insurance industry. John assists Brooks’ commercial clients with risk management, loss control, contract review, claims management and other needs that may be unique to a given client. John is a graduate of The Ohio State University. He is a member of the Kiwanis Club of Toledo Inc., and is vice president of the board of Camp Courageous Inc..
Jim Lortie,Client Executive - Surety Services and Commercial Insurance
Jim Lortie has been in the insurance industry since 1981 and excels at meeting the bond and property/casualty needs of area construction firms. Jim’s commitment to the construction industry and to understanding the needs of his clients is evidenced by his industry certifications and active participation in a number of contractor associations. Jim holds designations as a Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist (CRIS), and Associated Fidelity and Surety Bonding (AFSB).
Jim Lortie has been in the insurance industry since 1981 and excels at meeting the bond and property/casualty needs of area construction firms. Jim’s commitment to the construction industry and to understanding the needs of his clients is evidenced by his industry certifications and active participation in a number of contractor associations. Jim holds designations as a Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist (CRIS), and Associated Fidelity and Surety Bonding (AFSB).
Jim Stengle,Senior Vice President
Jim Stengle focuses exclusively on employee benefits and assisted in the creation and management of one of the first and most successful HMOs in Toledo. Jim's years of experience in the development and administration of traditional group plans, combined with his exceptional knowledge of managed health care, makes him a valuable resource to the many business and non-profit clients he serves. Jim has served as a national faculty member for the National Alliance for Insurance Education and Research and has developed continuing education coursework in the health benefits field.
Jim Stengle focuses exclusively on employee benefits and assisted in the creation and management of one of the first and most successful HMOs in Toledo. Jim's years of experience in the development and administration of traditional group plans, combined with his exceptional knowledge of managed health care, makes him a valuable resource to the many business and non-profit clients he serves. Jim has served as a national faculty member for the National Alliance for Insurance Education and Research and has developed continuing education coursework in the health benefits field.
Marty Connors,Vice President
Marty actively works with clients in the manufacturing, service, retail and hospital sectors to accomplish their employee benefit strategies. Marty has recently volunteered with United Way Allocations, St Paul’s Community Center, Leadership Toledo, and Catholic Charities.
Marty actively works with clients in the manufacturing, service, retail and hospital sectors to accomplish their employee benefit strategies. Marty has recently volunteered with United Way Allocations, St Paul’s Community Center, Leadership Toledo, and Catholic Charities.
Lamont Thurston,Vice President
Lamont works closely with clients to help them understand the financial risks associated with their benefit programs and how to maximize the return on investment in their people. Lamont currently serves on the board of directors and is treasurer for The Toledo Zoo. He is also a member of the governing board for Rocket Ventures, a member of the executive board for the Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic, and a member of the Business Engagement and Leadership Council (BELC) for the University of Toledo.
Lamont works closely with clients to help them understand the financial risks associated with their benefit programs and how to maximize the return on investment in their people. Lamont currently serves on the board of directors and is treasurer for The Toledo Zoo. He is also a member of the governing board for Rocket Ventures, a member of the executive board for the Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic, and a member of the Business Engagement and Leadership Council (BELC) for the University of Toledo.
Joe Leonard Jr.,Client Executive
Holding licenses in property and casualty, as well as in life and health insurance, Joe’s primary focus is in employee benefits and the development of lasting client relationships. Joe received his Bachelor of Science degree in industrial and systems engineering from The Ohio State University.
Holding licenses in property and casualty, as well as in life and health insurance, Joe’s primary focus is in employee benefits and the development of lasting client relationships. Joe received his Bachelor of Science degree in industrial and systems engineering from The Ohio State University.
Paul Johnson,Vice President and Treasurer
Paul specializes in meeting the personal property and casualty needs of clients – particularly those with unique, high net worth coverage requirements. Paul is a member and the chair of the governing board for Sunset Retirement Communities.
Paul specializes in meeting the personal property and casualty needs of clients – particularly those with unique, high net worth coverage requirements. Paul is a member and the chair of the governing board for Sunset Retirement Communities.
Dan Ross,Client Executive
Dan has been in the insurance industry since 1981 and specializes in personal insurance. He was the first licensed agent in northwest Ohio to start an employee payroll production program for personal insurance in 1986. Dan is co-director of the Ohio qualifier for National Independent Agents junior golf tournament.
Dan has been in the insurance industry since 1981 and specializes in personal insurance. He was the first licensed agent in northwest Ohio to start an employee payroll production program for personal insurance in 1986. Dan is co-director of the Ohio qualifier for National Independent Agents junior golf tournament.
