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LP Insurance Names Heather Thompson as First Chief Financial Officer
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LP Insurance Names Heather Thompson as First Chief Financial Officer
New role underscores company’s growth trajectory and future-forward focus
RENO, Nev. – Sept. 16, 2025 – LP Insurance today announced the appointment of Heather Thompson as its first Chief Financial Officer (CFO), marking a milestone in the company’s growth and positioning for the future.
Thompson, who joined LP in 2018 as a financial analyst and was promoted to controller overseeing all of LP’s accounting and finance operations in 2022, has steadily advanced by demonstrating discipline, adaptability, and a collaborative approach. As CFO, she will lead LP’s financial operations, including oversight of complex financial transactions, forecasting, and continued improvements in financial efficiency and processes.
“Heather is dedicated, disciplined, and has earned this role,” said Brian Cushard, President and CEO of LP Insurance. “This position requires a higher level of focus, and Heather has shown she can anticipate market needs, provide sound counsel, and execute with precision. She has taken her performance to new heights with collaboration and creativity, and I have extreme confidence in her ability to be a strategic financial leader guiding LP into the future.”
Thompson has played a pivotal role in supporting LP’s growth, she handles intricate financial tasks efficiently and flexibly, even under pressure or changing circumstances.. Known for her responsiveness to evolving business needs, she has earned recognition for her ability to forecast market shifts while managing complex financial processes with agility.
“I’m honored to step into this role and grateful for the trust placed in me,” said Heather Thompson, CFO of LP Insurance. “I look forward to continuing to support LP’s growth by ensuring our financial strategies, models, and operations align with the needs of our clients, partners, and communities.”
The creation of the CFO role and Thompson’s appointment underscore LP’s continued growth trajectory and commitment to its next phase—bringing the company’s client- and community-centric approach to more markets in support of thriving businesses and communities.
“This is not only an important step for LP, but also a reflection of the LP being a great place to build a rewarding career,” Cushard added. “Heather’s journey from financial analyst to CFO in just seven years shows how talent, dedication, and collaboration are recognized, cultivated, and rewarded at LP.”
Thompson is a certified public accountant with more than 20 years of experience, including 15 years in the insurance industry. A Reno native, she is a graduate of the University of Nevada, Reno and later earned a master’s from Auburn University. Prior to joining LP in 2018, Heather was a senior associate at Eide Bailly CPAs/Business Advisors. Heather enjoys everything related to college sports and the outdoors, often taking to hiking trails in and around the Lake Tahoe area.
LP Insurance Services, LLC is a risk management and insurance brokerage firm specializing in Property, Casualty, Surety, Workers’ Compensation, Employee Benefits, Personal and Risk Management services. Headquartered in Reno, Nevada, LP has offices across Nevada, California, New Mexico, and Arizona, serving clients throughout the West and beyond. For more information, visit www.lpins.net.