Following the transaction, the existing leadership and service team will remain intact and will continue to serve EHL's valued clients out of its Poulsbo and Port Angeles, Washington offices under the leadership of Richard G. Hecker. Mr. Bridges, who is responsible for Brown & Brown of Washington's retail operations in the State of Washington, stated, "Edgren Hecker & Lemmon's roots on the Kitsap and Olympic Peninsulas, combined with its holistic approach to evaluating and addressing its clients' insurance and risk management needs, has enabled the company to foster many long-term client relationships within those communities. We believe this transaction presents a promising opportunity for our growing operations in the Pacific Northwest." "We are very excited about joining the Brown & Brown team," said Mr. Hecker. "This strategic move enables us to enhance our value proposition for our existing clients as well as new clients.