Mark Groenheide brings more than two decades of experience in insurance and reinsurance across underwriting, brokerage, program development, and executive leadership.

As CEO and President of LIRG, he leads the firm’s strategic direction with a focus on delivering solutions for complex and underserved risks.

He has held underwriting and leadership roles at Acadia Insurance Company, Zurich North America, and HDI Global, where he specialized in inland and ocean marine, engineering lines, and construction casualty. Mark later served as President of CGA Insurance Services, where he led the wholesale brokerage division, launched a successful MGU writing commercial property on behalf of PICC, and built an in-house risk engineering practice.

After CGA, he joined New Paradigm Underwriters, a firm focused on structured and parametric solutions. Its assets were acquired by NormanMax Insurance Holdings, where Mark became Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer. At NormanMax, he led the formation of NormanMax Syndicate 3939, the first parametric-only syndicate at Lloyd’s of London. Under his leadership, the firm delivered global natural catastrophe reinsurance solutions using transparent, trigger-based structures.

At LIRG, Mark leads a team committed to rethinking how risk is measured, managed, and transferred through a model that integrates technical discipline with innovative insurance strategies.

Lawrence Lipman is Co-Founder of LIRG™ and a licensed insurance broker with more than 40 years of experience in insurance, private equity, and platform development. He began his career in brokerage and went on to lead and advise firms in the insurance, specialty finance, and high-growth investment sectors.

He has held senior roles at Lipman Insurance Administrators Inc., USI, and Zenefits. Lawrence has also worked closely with startups, MGA/MGUs, and insurance platforms such as SafetyWing, OysterHR, WithFaye, and TrustLayer.io. His work has focused on aligning business models with capital strategy, scalable operations, and long-term growth objectives across the insurance and insurtech landscape.

At LIRG, Lawrence provides consulting to clients and partners, is a licensed broker, and oversees platform development and strategic partnerships. His leadership supports the firm’s alignment with the broader mission of Algorithmic Insurance Services, Inc. and helps position LIRG at the forefront of the next generation of insurance distribution.

Armin Dzanic is Chief Sales Officer of LIRG™ and a licensed insurance broker with more than a decade of experience in commercial insurance, fintech, and financial services. He leads the firm’s retail insurance operations with a primary focus on trucking, logistics, and transportation-related risks.

Armin started his insurance career at Nationwide, where he earned Agent of the Year honors and built a strong foundation in commercial risk management. Over the years, he developed deep expertise across a range of complex industries, including transportation, logistics, manufacturing, and high-net-worth personal lines. Known for solving difficult placements and delivering practical outcomes, he brings a disciplined, client-focused approach to every account. His experience at firms such as Marsh McLennan and Berkshire Hathaway has equipped him to serve SMB and mid-market clients across all lines, regardless of size, sector, or complexity.

At LIRG, Armin plays a central role in expanding the firm’s retail presence. His leadership reflects the firm's commitment to serving clients in sectors where traditional brokers often fall short. He remains especially focused on logistics, fleet-based operations, and other classes where accurate structuring and placement strategy are essential.

Steven Griswold brings more than two decades of insurance, risk management, and leadership experience to his role as Chief Operating Officer of LIRG™.  Before joining the company, Steven was president of a boutique retail brokerage, founded and led a fractional risk consultancy, and most recently directed enterprise-wide insurance and risk strategy for a $1B agribusiness.

In his new capacity at LIRG, Steven is responsible for scaling operations, optimizing internal systems, and driving alignment across underwriting, technology, capital, and client service. His vision is to build infrastructure capable of keeping pace with LIRG’s ambition: agile, data-driven, and client-centric. Steven’s deep technical knowledge of insurance operations is augmented by his ability to lead teams through complexity and change.

Steven is known for his people-first leadership style, balancing operational efficiency with ethical stewardship. His commitment to building a high-performance culture is rooted in trust, transparency, and accountability. He holds a bachelor’s degree from USC and maintains multiple industry credentials including CPCU, ARM, AIDA, and AIS.

Salvador Garcia has joined LIRG as Chief Revenue Officer, responsible for leading the firm’s retail insurance sales strategy across high net worth individuals and commercial risks. In this role, he focuses on driving growth, building distribution partnerships, and ensuring that LIRG delivers tailored insurance solutions to clients with complex and sophisticated needs.

With a strong track record in sales leadership and client development, Salvador brings deep expertise in aligning retail distribution with innovative risk solutions. His approach emphasizes building long-term relationships, understanding the nuanced exposures of affluent households and commercial enterprises, and structuring programs that provide both protection and value.

Kurt Dinkelacker is an accomplished finance executive with more than two decades of leadership experience guiding organizations through complex transformations, turnarounds, and growth initiatives. As CFO, he brings a proven track record of driving profitability, executing strategic M&A, and strengthening financial infrastructure across diverse industries.

Prior to joining LIRG, Kurt served as EVP and CFO of Aptuit LLC, where he led the company from insolvency to a $300M valuation through disciplined cost management, successful divestitures, and a major strategic transaction. Earlier, at Retrievex Inc., he oversaw 20 acquisitions and secured a $50 million credit facility that fueled rapid expansion. In 2018, he founded Dinkelacker Consulting LLC, providing virtual CFO support to start-ups and emerging companies in biotech and consumer products, including Vitamin Energy, Endosome Therapeutics, and VasoCardea.

Jenny brings over 20 years of finance and accounting experience, specializing in commissions, reporting, and financial operations. She currently serves as Controller on a consulting basis, supporting LIRG in building out its finance function and reporting infrastructure.

In addition, Jenny works as Corporate Accountant for a wealth management firm and as Billing and Collections Manager for a consumer products company, where she leads reporting, reconciliations, and collections.