Driven to help our clients succeed.

As a family-owned & employee-owned company, our advisors are committed to meeting your unique needs, not those of outside shareholders.

Meet the Team
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Who we are.

Our Why

We’re here to help you on your adventure.

Guiding Principles

  • Belonging

  • We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion by creating opportunities that welcome a diverse workforce and allow each colleague to bring their authentic self to work.
  • Giving

  • We give 10% of our pre-tax profit to our community each and every year. By offering our resources to trusted non-profit organizations that share our vision, G&A provides opportunities for others.
  • Insight

  • A good decision made using bad data is a bad decision. We apply thought leadership and insights gained from a comprehensive knowledge base to make informed decisions.
  • Innovation

  • We believe empowering our colleagues to challenge the industry status quo allows us to deliver the best client experience. We provide proactive solutions to complex problems that make a lasting business impact.
  • Growth

  • We strive for growth as an organization – but it’s not just about revenue. It’s a shared mindset centered around continued development, both personally and professionally.

The Gregory & Appel story.

Founded in 1884 by John J. Appel and Fred Gregory, Gregory & Appel started with a dream to build a lasting insurance agency. Over a century later, that dream continues to live on. We’ve been independently owned through it all, allowing us to be more nimble and supportive of our clients and colleagues.

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generations: An Art Presentation by Gregory & Appel

Our new office shines a light on emerging and established artists across Indianapolis through their stories of personal history, cultural traditions and more.

Our leadership team.

Andrew 
Appel
CEO
Andrew Appel is driven by the steadfast pursuit of empowering G&A’s clients, colleagues...
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David
Fischer
Chief Revenue Officer
President & CRO
David Fischer is a visionary who is passionate about all things revenue and always brings...

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Mike 
Salazar
Mike Salazar
Chief Operating Officer
Mike Salazar is an unapologetically passionate employee safety enthusiast who exudes...
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Anthony
Crain
Chief Financial Officer
Anthony Crain is a strategic and proactive leader who plays a steadfast role...
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Dan 
Appel
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Chairman
Dan Appel’s journey began with a degree in finance from Indiana University and a knack...
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Ashton
Balch
Ashton Balch
Manager of Client Services
Ashton Balch uses her high attention to detail and critical thinking skills to support our client services...
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Amber
Breeden
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Accounting Manager
Amber Breeden is a master of numbers and analysis who uses her keen eye for detail and empathic...
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Jami 
Burdine
Jami Burdine
Vice President, Sr. Human Resources Executive
Jami Burdine is a human resources manager whose ultimate goal is to empower everyone around...
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Joe
Cano
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IT Manager
Joe Cano is a dedicated IT manager with a passion for growth. He believes that you’re never done learning...

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Erika 
Cuadrado
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Vice President & 
Senior Director, Marketing
Erika Cuadrado is a bold marketing leader who’s energized by continuously improving...
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Tami 
Gray-Myers
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Vice President & Employee Benefits Service Manager
Tami Gray-Myers is an employee benefits service leader who makes life easier for...
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Dustin
Koesters
EVP Revenue, Property & Casualty
Dustin Koesters is a true seize-the-day extraordinaire. A diagnosis in early adulthood brought...
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Jack 
Mahoney
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SVP & Board Member
Jack Mahoney spent multiple years as a commercial property underwriter, with his innate value for family...
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Lesley
Markley
EVP Revenue,
Employee Benefits
Lesley Markley has serviced the health insurance industry for almost 25 years through a multitude of experiences...
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Valarie 
Mullins
Personal Lines Service Manager
Valarie Mullins believes that you can solve any problem with the right amount... 
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Mary Ann 
Schmid
SVP & Board Member 
Mary Ann Schmid is a commercial senior risk advisor who can tackle everything from the detective...
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