Sam Patterson

I serve as the Chief Executive and operational leader for Apex Global Partners. The dual role entails being the central outward facing executive for the company towards clients, markets, carriers, acquisition opportunities and recruiting as well as performing as the primary operational leader.

Executive leader of this mixed practice brokerage firm, second largest in LA, through the dislocation and rebuilding through the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Positioned the company to capitalize in the rebuilding of the Gulf States. I reported to the Regional CEO, Direct staff of 8 Vice Presidents and 52 indirect reports.

The chief executive for LA & MS. Examples of major performance drivers included the successful execution of two acquisitions during 2002. The book of business integration of The Oath and AmCare companies added 40,000 new customers. Direct staff of 6 Vice President / Directors and an indirect staff of 75. Reported to Southern Division President.

I served as the executive leader for MaxSol. I initially joined the company to manage the development, operation and then the spinout of the health care vertical market initiative. Within 60 days, chosen by the Board to manage the firm. Direct staff of 15, including 3 Vice Presidents and an indirect staff of 53. Reported to the Board of Directors.

I held full P&L responsibility for this consulting and managed health care concern. The primary competency of the corporation was the ability to change physician practice behavior through the use of technology tools and peer level consultative services.

I was the Executive leader of the sales and marketing organization for the Florida region of the company. The company possessed significant strength in Medicaid, Medicare risk, Champus, as well as traditional employee benefits products.

I held a variety of positions of this large public multi-line insurer. My primary experience was in the Employee Benefits Division, which held expertise in employee benefits products delivered to large employers.