Lauren began her insurance career with Thomas Financial in 2004 and became CEO in 2021. She is responsible for revenue growth, finance, operations and cultivating the relationships of the firm’s second- and third-generation clients, especially those of family businesses.

Lauren is a graduate of the Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University. She earned her MBA from the University of Tampa where she serves on the Financial Ambassadors’ Council and is a member of the Legacy Society. She also holds a Master of Studies in Law with a focus in business law from the University of Southern California’s Gould School of Law.

Lauren holds her CLU® designation, considered the premier designation for insurance professionals, and is a Certified Financial Planner. She maintains her FINRA Series 6 securities license and Florida 2-15 life and health insurance license.

Lauren has a deep-rooted commitment to her community where she serves on the Board of Directors for M Financial Holdings and the Spring of Tampa Bay. She also serves on the Synovus Bank Advisory Board. She resides in Tampa with her husband and two kids.