
Across the country, many long-standing mutuals face familiar challenges: leaders stretched thin, outdated systems, and limited access to technology or resources. Growth feels out of reach, and legacy is at risk.
Ember exists to change that, not by replacing what’s been built but by reviving and reinforcing it. We help mutuals modernize with purpose, keeping the heart, history, and independence that define who they are.
To protect your independence, strengthen your foundation, and share the kind of resources that spark new growth and confidence.
Together, we create stability, shared strength, and renewed momentum, while preserving what matters most: the legacy and identity at the core of your mutual.

When our resources meet your local expertise, strength multiplies, creating smoother operations, smarter decisions, and sustainable growth — all while preserving your independence. We offer a complete suite of services under one roof: flexible, scalable, and ready to fit your mutual’s needs.
Streamline your operations with secure, modern platforms for policy, billing, and claims management that meet today’s demands and prepare you for tomorrow’s opportunities.
Gain efficiency and expertise through shared best practices and scalable resources that help your team focus on what matters most — your members.
Navigate change, regulation, and risk with a trusted partner who understands the mutual difference — from compliance oversight to strategic reinsurance solutions that safeguard your stability.
Reintroduce your mutual with creative strategy, storytelling, and design that connect with today’s policyholders while honoring the legacy your community trusts.
Equip your people with the skills and tools to adapt, grow, and lead confidently into the future.
Tailored funding that reinfoces mutual strength and drives lasting profitability.

We’re not here to take over. We’re here to stand beside you, reinforcing what already works and thoughtfully building what’s next.
Our leadership team has walked in your shoes, managing underwriting and claims, operations, marketing, technology, and finance at some of the most successful and forward-thinking mutuals. We know the challenges firsthand, and that perspective shapes everything we do. Ember’s model was built with intention to ensure you keep what matters most: your ownership, your brand, your strength, and your control.
With decades of experience and a deep understanding of the mutual industry, Ember offers something rare: a partnership built on trust, influenced by legacy, and inspired by the promise of what’s ahead.
Ember's leadership team is backed by hundreds of seasoned specialists across underwriting, technology, claims, compliance, marketing, and finance. When you partner with Ember, you're not just gaining a few trusted advisors, you're unlocking an entire bench of mutual industry expertise, ready to work as an extension of your own team.
Jake Black
President
Steve Lekas
Chief Executive Officer
Joe Emison
Chief Technology Officer
Jen Regas
Chief Financial Officer
Doug Nauman
Director, Distribution
Dan Spiegel
Vice President, Head of Marketing
Steve Tews
Vice President, Head of Product
Carson Wilshire
Senior Director, Data
Charlie Wendland
Chief Claims Officer
Joey Kenney
Vice President, Head of Product & Underwriting
Kent Peterson
Director, Property
Melissa Jackson
Associate Creative Director, Communications & Marketing
Morgan Nail
Senior Marketing Content Specialist
Sheena Grindstaff
Content Specialist
Sam Kenney
Digital Marketing Specialist
Bill Corwin, Director
Head of IT
Discover how Ember can power a new era of growth for your mutual.