Elevate Risk Solutions Announces Leadership Transition, Promotions

Elevate Risk Solutions, LLC, has announced that CEO Jerry Messick is stepping down effective January 1 and will continue to serve the firm as a consultant. Elevate's Managing Director Ryan Ralston will be appointed president, and Serena Lintker will be promoted from director of finance to chief operating officer, effective the same date.

"I am honored to have served as CEO of Elevate for more than 12 years," Mr. Messick said in a statement. "I'm confident that Ryan and Serena's continued leadership and passion for serving our clients will transcend the incredible success that we have seen and drive even more value for our clients through our captive insurance solutions."

Mr. Ralston is a seasoned industry leader in risk management and insurance, with experience developing and implementing global risk management strategies at Whirlpool, Koch Industries, The Boeing Company, and other prominent organizations. Throughout his 8-plus years with Elevate Risk Solutions, Mr. Ralston has provided innovative and strategic risk management and captive insurance solutions to help business owners reduce risk exposure and protect their businesses.

"Our reputation has been built on our ability to consistently deliver client solutions with skill, integrity, and transparency, which are unsurpassed in the captive industry, and I'm excited to lead our outstanding team and continue the legacy that Jerry began," Mr. Ralston said in the statement.

As chief operating officer, Ms. Lintker will be responsible for upholding the service and innovative solutions that power Elevate's business. She has spent more than a decade of her career with Elevate, and the company said her knowledge and experience, dedication to service, and innovative approach will continue to fuel the company's growth.

Elevate Risk Solutions specializes in captive insurance company consulting and management.