Each week, NCC will feature in a short spotlight column the official representative from each of our Allied Leader and Allied Member companies. This week’s Allied Leader Member Spotlight is Ryan O’Leary, who is Vice President at Lockton Companies – Founders Series.

We asked Ryan three questions:

In 2-3 sentences, describe what good or service your company provides to the broiler industry.

At Lockton, a privately held firm with over $3.5 billion in annual revenue, we provide independent risk and employee benefit advisory solutions. We have a dedicated Food and Agriculture practice focused on helping our clients in the broiler industry manage risks, optimize healthcare and benefits programs, and uncover financial efficiencies that drive long-term success. With no obligations to insurance carriers or coalitions, we prioritize the unique needs of our clients, offering unbiased advice and innovative solutions that help them thrive in a competitive market.

Can you briefly describe your position and responsibilities within the company?

I have a specific passion for helping clients in the broiler industry navigate the complexities within the employee benefit and healthcare space. As an advisor, we leverage data to ensure our clients are protected from a fiduciary perspective and our independence offers our broiler clients a transparent lens into identifying financial efficiencies. Secondly, we have an equal passion for helping broiler clients design a personalized employee benefit communication model to impact retention, create operational lift and scale with growth.

What is your favorite chicken dish?

Chicken Spiedini! A Sunday dinner staple. And it goes incredible with mint pistachio pasta. I enjoy connecting with others over food; I would be happy to share our family recipe for anyone interested.