James Reid has served as a member of our Board of Directors since March 2018. Mr. Reid was named president and CEO of Higginbotham in 1989 at the age of 27. At that time, he implemented the firm s defining single source service model whereby customers can obtain all their insurance and financial services under one roof. He also had the foresight to establish Higginbotham s employee ownership structure, aligning all employees interests in the success of the firm. Under Mr. Reid s leadership, Higginbotham has grown to become the nation s 20 largest independent insurance brokerage firm and Texas s largest one with full property/casualty, financial and HR service capabilities through offices coast to coast. After receiving a bachelor's degree in business administration/insurance from the University of North Texas, Mr. Reid began his insurance carrier in 1983 as an assistant to the principals of Ramey, King, & Minnis Insurance Agency. He moved on to American General Fire & Casualty Company as a territorial marketing manager before joining Higginbotham as its 12th employee in 1986. Mr. Reid was selected to our Board of Directors because of his extensive experience in business operations and in the insurance industry.