Management

Rob Arnold :: CIC, CPIA

[photo] - Rob Arnold

Rob Arnold is Chief Operating Officer of the Property and Casualty Division of Myron Steves, a member of the Myron Steves Executive Committee, and President of Tryton Insurance Group. When Rob joined Myron Steves in 1994, he brought with him more than 23 years experience in the insurance industry in both Texas and Arkansas. Rob served as Director of Business Development until his appointment to Chief Operating Officer of Myron Steves in 2000. Rob has earned his Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) designation and has served two terms as President of the Texas Chapter of CIC. He is also active in the Independent Agents of Texas, serving two years on the board of the Independent Insuranace Agents of Houston. Rob received the Affiliate Employee of the Year Award from IIAH in 1999. Rob currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Texas Surplus Lines Association and received the prestigious Jack Claitor Scholarship Award in 2001. Rob has a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from the University of Texas and received the honor of being the first "male member" of the Federation of Insurance Women after completing the FIWT'S curriculum and PIWT designation.



Gail Bowlin :: Vice President

[photo] - Gail Bowling
Gail Bowlin was recently been named Vice-President of Tryton Insurance Group after serving as Manager of Myron Steves Special Risks.  Gail began her insurance career in 1975 as a personal lines underwriter for an independent agency.  In 1977 she became a branch manger of a multiline agency in Houston.  She specialized in program business but also worked with a wide variety of risks - local, national and international.   Gail worked as an independent agent until 2001 when she started the Houston MGA branch for a large national broker.  

Gail served for four years on the AMS National Speakers Council, served on local PIA committees and trained St. Paul Top Brass Agents on a specialized program she initiated and designed.  Gail is a graduate of the Dale Carnegie Training Program.  

 



John L. Garner :: CPA

[photo] - John Garner

John Garner is the Director of Finance and Accounting for Myron Steves and servs as Chief Financial Officer for Tryton Insurance Group. In joining Myron Steves, John brought more that 20 years experience in different positions in the insurance industry. John has been Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of a consulting company specializing in the insurance industry and Chief Financial Officer of a Houston-based property and casualty insurance group. John was also a Senior Auditor for KPMG- Peat Marwick specializing in insurance. While John's experience is specialized in insurance, as a consultant his experience stretches across several diverse industries including energy, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, telecommunications, transporation and wholesale distribution. His experience enables him to analyze, develop and implement effective professional business companies. John has a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Baylor University, is a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the Texas Society of Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.