Quinton Leith has joined Waukee-based Holmes Murphy as the company’s chief strategic investment officer. In this newly created role, Leith will be responsible for evaluating existing relationships while reviewing the insurance brokerage’s geographical footprint to determine underserved locations for expansion and new business offerings. Leith has more than a decade of experience in investments and mergers and acquisitions within the insurance industry. He was previously vice president at Flexpoint Ford, a private equity investment firm, where he was primarily responsible for sourcing opportunities, evaluating and executing investments and M&As, and working with portfolio companies to grow and create value. He also worked as an analyst for Macquarie Capital, a major global financial services group. “Quin brings a unique talent in approaching business opportunities in an innovative way,” said Dan Keough, chairman and CEO of Holmes Murphy. “With his proven expertise, I have confidence that Holmes Murphy will be even more informed, more proactive on investment opportunities, and be able to make faster business and investment decisions with maximum efficiency to help care for our clients’ needs.” Leith grew up in Creston, Iowa, and is a graduate of Cornell University with a degree in Applied Economics and Management.