ALKEME Insurance Realigns Regional Structure
In a significant move to enhance its operations, ALKEME Insurance, one of the largest insurance brokerages in the United States, has introduced a new regional structure while appointing five Regional Presidents. This realignment is aimed at supporting the company's growth trajectory as it expands its presence across the nation.
Background of the Announcement
On August 25, 2026, ALKEME Insurance declared its new regional operational model, which coincides with the company's impressive expansion to over 100 locations in more than 35 states. This restructuring is essential to adapt to the complexities of its broad operational footprint, emphasizing the need for tailored leadership in different regions. Each regional president will be responsible for driving performance, enhancing collaboration across agencies, and strengthening relationships with carriers and clients in their respective territories.
The New Regional Structure
The newly formed structure categorizes the different areas into five distinct regions:
- - West Region: This includes California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, and Arizona.
- - South/Southeast Region: Encompassing Nevada, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, and North Carolina.
- - East Region: Covering Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Washington D.C., Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine.
- - Central Region: This region is defined by Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Kentucky.
- - Hawaii Region: Representing the only state within its own category.
With these five regions, ALKEME aims to streamline its operations and ensure a focused approach to regional leadership.
Appointments of Regional Presidents
The appointments of five Regional Presidents will be effective immediately. They are:
- - Jon Siglar: Regional President for the West
- - Charlie Schaper: Regional President for the South/Southeast
- - Don Esparza: Regional President for the East
- - Scott Enyart: Regional President for the Central
- - Curtis Barton: Interim Regional President for Hawaii
CEO Curtis Barton commented on the importance of leadership in the insurance sector, stating, "ALKEME was built on the belief that strong leadership matters – to our clients, our producers, and to one another. As our footprint has grown, the way we lead our regions needs to reflect that scale and the complexity that comes with it. These five leaders bring the relationships, market knowledge, and operational discipline to lead their regions well."
Conclusion
With this newly established regional structure and leadership team, ALKEME Insurance is set to enhance its operational capacity and client service as it continues to grow on the national stage. The insurance brokerage's comprehensive portfolio encompasses a range of services, including commercial and personal insurance, employee benefits, and wealth management solutions. Founded in 2020, ALKEME has rapidly positioned itself among the top players in the industry, completing over 95 acquisitions and earning recognition as one of the fastest-growing brokers in the country. For further information about ALKEME and its offerings, visit
ALKEME Official Website.