RIMS announced that David Arick joined as president for the 2024 term, and additionally announced the following appointments:

• Kristen Peed - vice president
• Kevin Bates - treasurer
• Manuel Padilla - secretary
• Ann Barry - board member
• Will Lehman - board member
• Tamieka Weeks - board member
• Robert Zhang - board member
• Penni Chambers - incumbent board member
• John Kline - incumbent board member
• Christie Weinstein - incumbent board member
• Jennifer Santiago - incumbent board member
• Gary A. LaBranche - incumbent board member

IMA Financial Group, Inc. appointed Ron Gleason to its team of energy risk management, insurance and surety bonding professionals as IMA Houston producer. He served in leadership roles at Ironshore Insurance. World Insurance Associates LLC appointed Joe Klein as an executive vice president of its national accounts practice. He served at Aon Risk Services as managing director. Ryan Specialty Holdings, Inc. appointed Pat Ryan, Jr. to its board of directors. He is a technology entrepreneur and investor. Optio Group appointed Wael Mohsen as managing director of broking and general lines. He served at Ardonagh Specialty as managing director. Related: People on the move in the P&C insurance industry: December 29, 2023