Matt Turk has been named chief growth officer of the Fern Rock Insurance Agency in Western Pennsylvania. In this role, Turk will focus on driving business development strategies, spearheading market expansion efforts and enhancing the agency’s product offerings to meet the evolving needs of clients.
According to the firm, Turk’s expertise will be instrumental in fostering sustainable growth and securing Fern Rock’s position as a leader in the industry.
Born and raised in Franklin, Pennsylvania, Turk is a graduate of Gannon University and has served in a senior vice president leadership role for over 20 years.
Fern Rock Risk Partners, under the leadership of Bryan Wright and Marty Muchnok, announced the official launch of the Fern Rock Insurance Agency on October 31, 2024.
As a holding company, Fern Rock’s broader strategy is to partner with independent agencies that are growth-oriented and have a strong local influence, especially those with 20 or fewer employees in regions like Pennsylvania, Ohio and Maryland. This strategy aims to expand Fern Rock’s reach across the eastern half of the United States, while retaining a significant degree of autonomy for the acquired agencies, including allowing them to keep a percentage of ownership.
Fern Rock Risk Partners had its first major acquisition with the purchase of Jack L. Bonus Insurance Agency located in Zelienople, Pennsylvania. “The decision to acquire Jack L. Bonus Insurance was strategic, leveraging a long-standing customer relationship of over 30 years, which ensured a good cultural and operational fit,” the firm stated in a press release.
For more information about Fern Rock, visit fernrockriskpartners.com.
