Casper Named President/COO of Van Gilder

John A. Casper has been named president and chief operating officer of Van Gilder Insurance Corp., a privately owned insurance brokerage firm based in Denver.

Casper comes to Van Gilder after 11 years at St. Paul Travelers, where he served most recently as regional president, overseeing the six states and three branch offices that comprise that company’s Southwestern region. He has worked in the insurance business for more than 21years and is the recipient of numerous awards for his leadership and performance.