# Vantage Insurance Partners Appoints Pinnacle Risk CEO Mike Evans to Board of Directors

> Vantage Insurance Partners named Mike Evans, CEO of Pinnacle Risk Services and a founding member, to its board to back organic growth and centralized technology.

- Published: 2026-10-22T13:27:48+00:00
- Section: Leadership
- Author: News Desk
- URL: https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-10-22/vantage-insurance-partners-mike-evans-board
- Source: [Business Wire](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261014469348/en/)

## Key takeaways

- Vantage Insurance Partners appointed Mike Evans, CEO of Pinnacle Risk Services, to its Board of Directors.
- Evans was a founding member of the company that became Vantage Insurance Partners in 2019.
- Vantage appointed Patrick Armstrong, former Chief Revenue Officer of ReSource Pro, to its board in August 2026.

Vantage Insurance Partners appointed Mike Evans, chief executive officer of Pinnacle Risk Services, to its Board of Directors, the national insurance brokerage platform said on October 22, 2026. [Business Wire](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261014469348/en/) carried the announcement. Evans is a founding member of the company that became Vantage Insurance Partners in 2019.

## Mike Evans Joins Vantage's Board

Evans brings experience in insurance distribution, agency operations, business development and organizational leadership, Vantage said. As a founding member of the company that became Vantage Insurance Partners in 2019, he holds an understanding of the platform's origins, evolution and long-term strategic vision, according to the company.

"Mike has been a consistently principled, trusted and credible 'one team' proponent, as well as a valued counselor," said Jack Butcher, chairman and CEO of Vantage Insurance Partners. Butcher said Evans has advocated for the greater value of a unified organization and understands how bringing together independent agencies, talent and resources can create opportunities for people, clients and stakeholders.

At Pinnacle Risk Services, Evans has guided market expansion and developed an agency culture focused on operational excellence, specialized insurance expertise and client-centered risk advisory, Vantage said. His appointment is intended to strengthen the connection between Vantage's board and the entrepreneurial agency leaders in its national network, and to advance priorities including organic growth, unified operations, talent development and centralized technology and data capabilities.

"Joining the Board of Directors at Vantage is an exciting opportunity to help shape the next chapter of our platform," Evans said. He said Vantage was built on combining independent firms with national resources, shared services and technology, and that he looks forward to working with Butcher and the board.

## Vantage's Earlier Board Appointments

Vantage Insurance Partners announced the appointment of Patrick Armstrong to its Board of Directors on August 19, 2026, according to FinancialContent Business Page. Armstrong, former chief revenue officer of ReSource Pro, brings more than 36 years of insurance industry experience, including roles in agency leadership and revenue growth, to support Vantage's strategic growth and the expansion of its partner agency network.

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## Companies in this story

- Vantage Insurance Partners · website: https://www.vantageptr.com/ethos

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