Florida-Based Harden Elects New Officers to Brokerage’s Board of Directors

The Board of Directors of Jacksonville, Fla.-based Harden has elected three of its current vice presidents as officers for 2015. Kelly Craddock, Bettilyn Lunetta, and Elisa Simpson were recognized by the company as new senior vice presidents. In addition, Thea Lynch was selected as a new officer.

As part of Harden’s Executive Succession Plan, launched in conjunction with its internal perpetuation plan, Harden reorganized to expand the leadership team and expand decision making authority. Craddock, Lunetta, and Simpson were selected as director of operations for the Employee Benefits, Commercial Insurance, and Personal Insurance Divisions in 2014.

“Kelly, Bettilyn, and Elisa have had a significant positive impact on our organization during their first year in the role and we are confident that the organization will continue to make great strides as they further engage in their respective divisions,” said M.C. “Ceree” Harden III, CEO of Harden.

Lynch joined Harden as financial analyst and was promoted to corporate controller in 2013. The board recognized Lynch as a vice president for her leadership of the accounting/finance function and her commitment to stewardship of the firm’s financial resources.

Harden is a regional brokerage firm providing insurance, risk management, employee benefits, and financial services. Founded in 1953, the has more than $300 million in premiums placed.