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As of January 1, 2020, **Mike Cahill, Patrick Harpenau, Ray Korson, Courtney Montfort, Chris Niezer, Courtney Simpkiss, ****Brock Squire, **and** Ashley Walsh **joined Gibson’s stockholder group. “Representing multiple Gibson offices and practice areas, these individuals bring immense talent and perspective to the table. It is especially exciting to welcome three more women to our partner group. With a total of 22 stockholders, Gibson is well positioned for the future,” said Tim Leman, Gibson CEO. “A big thank you and congratulations to these principals for all they’ve accomplished and the value they’ve driven at Gibson!” [Mike Cahill](https://www.thegibsonedge.com/professional-directory/mike-cahill) is Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Fort Wayne Market President. He joined the Gibson team in 2020 and is based in the Fort Wayne office. [Patrick Harpenau](https://www.thegibsonedge.com/professional-directory/patrick-harpenau) is a Consultant in the Employee Benefits Practice. He joined the Gibson team in 2014 and is based in the South Bend office. [Ray Korson](https://www.thegibsonedge.com/professional-directory/ray-korson) is Employee Benefits Practice Leader. He joined the Gibson team in 2014 and is based in the South Bend office. [Courtney Montfort](https://www.thegibsonedge.com/professional-directory/courtney-montfort) is a Sales Team Leader in the Commercial Risk Management Practice. She joined the Gibson team in 2017 and is based in the Indianapolis office. [Chris Niezer](https://www.thegibsonedge.com/professional-directory/chris-niezer) is a Risk Advisor in the Commercial Risk Management Practice. He joined the Gibson team in 2015 and is based in the Fort Wayne office. [Courtney Simpkiss](https://www.thegibsonedge.com/professional-directory/courtney-simpkiss) is Chief Growth Officer (CGO). She joined the Gibson team in 2018 and is based in the Indianapolis office. [Brock Squire](https://www.thegibsonedge.com/professional-directory/brock-squire) is Chief Operating Officer (COO). He joined the Gibson team in 2019 and is based in the South Bend office. [Ashley Walsh](https://www.thegibsonedge.com/professional-directory/ashley-walsh) is a Client Executive in the Employee Benefits Practice. She joined the Gibson team in 2008 and is based in the South Bend office. --- Gibson is a regional insurance broker and risk management services firm with offices in South Bend, Plymouth, Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and Kalamazoo. Gibson is employee owned and ranks as a top employer in the region. 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