Patriot Growth Insurance Services Appoints John Galaviz as President

FORT WASHINGTON, Pa., April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Patriot Growth Insurance Services, LLC ("Patriot"), one of the fastest-growing insurance agencies in the United States, announces that it has promoted John Galaviz, currently Chief Financial Officer, to the newly created role of President effective immediately. He will continue to report to Matt Gardner, Chairman and CEO.

"The appointment of John to President marks a significant step in Patriot's evolution as we continue to scale nationally," said Gardner. "His leadership, vision, and operational expertise have been instrumental to our success. I am confident that, in this expanded role, John's efforts will further accelerate our growth and drive the development of the infrastructure needed to best support our agencies and clients."

Galaviz joined Patriot in 2023 as Chief Financial Officer, a role he will continue to hold for the foreseeable future. Since then, Galaviz has become a trusted and strategic advisor to Patriot's executive leadership, Board of Directors, and Agency Principals nationwide. In his new role, Galaviz will focus on driving growth, deepening collaboration across Patriot, and improving operational efficiency.

"I am deeply honored to step into this new role and continue building on the incredible momentum we have created at Patriot," said Galaviz. "Since joining Patriot, I have had the privilege of working alongside some of the most talented and passionate professionals in the industry, and I am excited to partner even more closely with my colleagues as we continue building the company that we have always wanted to work for."

Galaviz brings more than 20 years of insurance industry experience, spanning both the brokerage and carrier sides of the business. Much of his career has been spent in private equity-backed organizations, giving him valuable experience with high-growth, performance-driven organizations. Galaviz holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan and an MBA from Stanford University.

About Patriot Growth Insurance Services
Founded in 2019, Patriot is a growth-focused national insurance services firm that partners with employee benefits and property and casualty agencies across the United States. Patriot is ranked as the 24th largest broker in the U.S. by Business Insurance and has been named to the 2024 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies. With over 2,000 employees operating in over 100 locations across 28 states, Patriot's collaborative model delivers resources and strategic support to its agencies, whose leaders continue to operate with a high degree of independence in their local markets. Patriot creates true alignment with its partner agencies, and its operating philosophy fosters enhanced career opportunities for its dedicated and professional team. Patriot is backed by GI Partners and Summit Partners. For more information, please visit www.patriotgis.com or contact Tammy Cameron at [email protected].

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