Leadership

GPA is led by individuals with experience across insurance, financial services, and distribution, focused on building a more structured approach to how benefits and coverage are delivered.

Experience with a Focus on Execution

The leadership team at GPA brings experience across production, agency development, and financial services.

Their focus is on building a platform that supports structured decision-making, long term relationships, and consistent execution across the market.

Tom Botts

Co-CEO, Shareholder

Tom Botts brings more than 20 years of experience in insurance, agency development, and leadership. He began his career with Liberty National, where he advanced from Agent to senior leadership, ultimately overseeing operations across the Carolinas. During this time, his division achieved top national rankings, including holding the #1 agency position for multiple years.

Chris J Gaddis

Co-President, Shareholder

Chris Gaddis brings 18 years of experience across financial services, insurance, and business development. He began his career with Ameriprise Financial, where he worked in comprehensive financial planning and investment management. He later held leadership roles within banking and trust services, overseeing portfolio growth and building financial divisions.

Wes Williams

Co-CEO & President

Wes Williams leads operational strategy at GP Agency, with a focus on execution, client alignment, and scalable growth. He brings more than 20 years of experience in the employee benefits space, working across carrier and distribution environments. His background includes building strong client relationships, supporting business development, and delivering structured benefit solutions across a range of markets.

Tonia Botts

Chief Financial Officer

Chief Human Resources Officer

Tonia Botts oversees financial strategy and human capital initiatives at GP Agency, supporting a growing national network of producers and partners.

Her work focuses on aligning financial operations, workforce development, and compliance in a way that supports long term growth and organizational stability.

Derek Whitney

Chief Information Officer

Derick Whitney leads technology strategy and enterprise innovation at GPA, with a focus on building scalable systems that support operational growth, efficiency, and long term business alignment.

Morgan Stephens

Chief Operating Officer

Morgan Stephens serves as Chief Operating Officer of GPA, leading operational strategy and execution across the firm’s national insurance brokerage business. She oversees cross-functional initiatives spanning premium operations, partnership and producer agreements, onboarding and workforce infrastructure, and product content development.

Tara Larner

Executive Vice President

Tara Larner serves as Executive Vice President at GPA, leading the strategy, structure, and implementation of employee benefits programs for employers across a range of industries. She works closely with organizations to evaluate plan design, manage carrier relationships, navigate compliance requirements, and support long term benefits strategies that align with both business objectives and employee needs.

Amy Klewiec

Chief Marketing Officer

Amy Klewiec serves as Chief Marketing Officer at GPA, leading brand strategy, market positioning, business development, and growth initiatives across the organization.

Amy brings a multidisciplinary background spanning marketing, operations, partnerships, and organizational strategy.

Mark Christensen

Chief People Officer

Mark Christensen serves as Chief People Officer at GPA, with a focus on leadership development, organizational culture, and building meaningful professional communities that strengthen long term business relationships.

Mark brings more than 20 years of experience across human resources, talent strategy, organizational development, and executive leadership. Throughout his career, he has worked closely with HR leaders, executives, founders, and business communities to foster authentic connection, trust, and collaborative growth.

Katie Medeiros

Senior Vice President

Katie Medeiros serves as Senior Vice President of Enterprise Markets at GPA, leading enterprise growth initiatives focused on business development, strategic partnerships, and scalable market expansion.

Katie brings more than 20 years of experience across business development, enterprise sales, payroll and HCM strategy, and operational growth. Throughout her career, she has worked with both Fortune 200 organizations and high-growth startups, helping businesses strengthen operational efficiency, expand market presence, and develop scalable sales strategies.