Insurance industry veteran and founding member brings entrepreneurial leadership, agency operations expertise, and strategic insight to support the company's continued growth.

Vantage Insurance Partners (“Vantage”), a national insurance brokerage platform focused on empowering entrepreneurial independent agencies through collaboration, shared resources, and strategic growth, today announced the appointment of Mike Evans, Chief Executive Officer of Pinnacle Risk Services, to its Board of Directors.

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A seasoned insurance executive and entrepreneur, Evans brings extensive experience in insurance distribution, agency operations, business development, and organizational leadership. As a founding member of the company that became Vantage Insurance Partners in 2019, Evans also brings a unique understanding of the platform's origins, evolution, and long-term strategic vision.

“Mike has been a consistently principled, trusted and credible ‘one team’ proponent, as well as a valued counselor,” said Jack Butcher, Chairman and CEO of Vantage Insurance Partners. “He has been a steady advocate for the greater value of a unified organization and understands how bringing together exceptional independent agencies, talent and resources can create greater opportunities for our people, clients and stakeholders.”

Throughout his career, Evans has successfully built, operated, and expanded multiple businesses while serving on the boards of several organizations. His combination of entrepreneurial leadership, operational expertise, and board governance experience provides valuable perspective as Vantage continues to strengthen its national platform.

As CEO of Pinnacle Risk Services, Evans has guided significant market expansion while developing a high-performance agency culture focused on operational excellence, specialized insurance expertise, and client-centered risk advisory. His leadership has emphasized delivering tailored solutions to middle-market businesses while cultivating opportunities for sustained organizational growth.

Evans' appointment further strengthens the connection between Vantage's Board of Directors and the entrepreneurial agency leaders who operate within its national network. His experience will help advance the organization's strategic priorities, including market-leading organic growth, efficient and unified operations, synchronized talent development, and the continued expansion of centralized technology and data capabilities.

“Joining the Board of Directors at Vantage is an exciting opportunity to help shape the next chapter of our platform,” said Evans. “Vantage was built on the premise that combining elite independent firms with national resources, shared services, and cutting-edge technology creates an unmatched advantage for our clients and teammates. I look forward to working closely with Jack and the entire Board to drive our strategic vision forward.”

Vantage's distinctive operating model enables partner agencies to preserve their entrepreneurial independence, local identities, and client relationships while leveraging the resources, expertise, and capabilities of a national organization. Through collaboration and shared investment in talent, technology, and operational infrastructure, the platform seeks to create sustainable growth and long-term enterprise value.

Evans' appointment reinforces Vantage's commitment to strong corporate governance, collaborative leadership, and a unified approach to building a national insurance organization that empowers its partner agencies, employees, and clients.

About Vantage Insurance Partners

Vantage Insurance Partners is a national insurance brokerage platform dedicated to empowering independent agencies through a distinctive model of partnership, collaboration, and shared success. By combining entrepreneurial independence with national resources, advanced technology, specialized expertise, and operational support, Vantage enables its partner agencies to strengthen client relationships, accelerate organic growth, and build long-term enterprise value. The company's collaborative approach preserves the unique cultures, brands, and leadership of its partner agencies while creating opportunities across the broader organization.

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“Mike has been a consistently principled, trusted and credible ‘one team’ proponent, as well as a valued counselor,” said Jack Butcher, Chairman and CEO.