Goosehead Insurance announced that chief financial officer Mark Jones Jr. (pictured above), will assume the additional role of chief operating officer. The move consolidates oversight of the company’s finance, operations, and strategic revenue functions under Jones.
Jones, who joined Goosehead in 2016, has held several leadership positions, including controller and vice president of finance. He currently leads the company’s capital markets, accounting, finance, partnerships, and capital allocation strategy.
Jones holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a master’s degree in finance from Texas A&M University. He is a licensed CPA. In his expanded role, Jones will manage both financial and operational aspects of the business.
President and CEO Mark Miller said the decision to combine the CFO and COO responsibilities is intended to strengthen the company’s ability to execute its long-term strategy.
“Mark has demonstrated exceptional leadership and has a deep understanding of our business from both the financial and go-to-market operational levers, which drive our business,” Miller said. He added that the change is expected to enhance operational discipline and deliver value for shareholders.
“By unifying finance, operations and our go-to-market teams, we will sharpen execution across the organization, position the company for sustained success, and help us progress towards our goal of becoming the largest distributor of personal lines insurance in our founder’s lifetime,” Jones said.
Goosehead operates through corporate and franchise locations across the United States, distributing personal lines insurance products and services.
Goosehead Insurance has reported substantial financial growth in recent years. The company reported net income of $8.3 million for the second quarter, compared to $10.9 million in the same period last year. Earnings per share decreased to $0.20 from $0.25.
Goosehead’s total written premiums have also surpassed $3 billion in 2024, with this growth in premiums accompanied by increases in both quarterly and annual net income.
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