Brandon Steffek joins Schauer Group as associate vice president, employee benefits. As an advisor on the benefits team, he will support new business development, client analysis and education, benefit program design, and servicing and retention efforts
Previously, Brandon was executive vice president, business development for digital marketing agency Adept, where he was responsible for standing up the new business development team. Prior to Adept, Brandon worked as VP, operations at Paramount Elite, I.C.S., managing insurance claim mitigation and reconstruction. He spent the first 11 years of his career in sales and marketing for Full House Solutions, where he helped professional sports teams and entertainment organizations find new customers. Brandon holds a Bachelor of Science degree in sport sciences from Ohio University.
Austin Davis joins Schauer Group as a business insurance client advisor, working alongside executive vice president Tim Bentivegna on commercial accounts. In his new role, Austin will help with new business development, client analysis, risk management program design, and servicing and retention efforts.
Austin comes to Schauer Group with previous experience from his time as an insurance company sales associate and holds his SIE, Series 6, Series 63 and Series 65 securities licenses. He graduated from Ohio Dominican University with a degree in finance and sport management and currently is participating in the Leadership Stark County Spotlight for Young Professionals program.
“At Schauer Group, we know our competitive advantage is our team, and we’re committed to making continued investments in our region’s strongest talent,” said Schauer Group President and CEO Joseph D. Schauer. “Brandon and Austin bring strong business and community connections, leadership, and expertise to our firm, and we are thrilled to have them join us.”
About Schauer Group
Schauer Group is an independent risk management and insurance advisory firm dedicated to helping people, companies and communities thrive. The firm’s team of insurance professionals works with clients across the country and across a variety of industries, offering expert risk management consulting and customized business insurance, employee benefits, private client and surety solutions. With offices throughout Northeast Ohio, Schauer Group is committed to attracting and developing the region’s top talent and investing in the communities where associates live and work.
