"During their careers, Matt and Brett both have demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities marked by numerous managerial accomplishments, effective colleague mentoring and development, and strong performance results driven by a shared commitment to excellent client service," CEO Dan Knise, who was elected to the additional role of chair and who is being succeeded as president by Matt, said in a statement. (Photo: Ames & Gough)

Ames & Gough, an insurance broker and risk management consultant specializing in serving design professionals, law firms, associations/nonprofits and other professional service organizations, appointed Matt Gough as president and Brett Gough as chief operating officer (COO).

Matt will be responsible for the firm's day-to-day operations, including sales, marketing, client service, accounting, human resources, technology and market relations. At the same time, he will continue to oversee the Washington D.C. operations. He joined the firm in 2001.

Brett will assist in running the firm with a focus on firm-wide sales, marketing and client service. In addition to serving as COO, he will retain the title of executive vice president and will continue to manage the firm's Boston, Mass., operations. He joined the firm in 1995.

Family ties

Ames & Gough was founded in 1992 by Marshall Ames and Gary Gough. Matt and Brett are Gary's sons and represent the second generation of Goughs at the company.

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