WASHINGTON, DC, July 23, 2024 – Ames & Gough, a leading insurance broker and risk
management consultant specializing in serving design professionals, law firms,
associations/nonprofits and other professional service organizations, today announced it has
promoted Brian Lynch and Cady Sinks to vice president. Both executives are based in the
Washington, DC office and have been equity partners of the firm since 2023.
“At Ames & Gough our ongoing success has always depended on our ability individually and
collaboratively to consistently deliver exceptional service to our clients,” said Matt Gough,
president, Ames & Gough. “Even under the most challenging circumstances, including
throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Brian and Cady have been exemplary in their
leadership, client focus, commitment to service excellence and outstanding performance.
We’re pleased to recognize their accomplishments and look forward to their continued
contributions to our clients and success at Ames & Gough.”
Brian Lynch has more than 15 years of experience in insurance brokerage. He joined Ames
& Gough in 2016, was named assistant vice president in 2020 and became an equity partner
last year. Earlier in his career, he served with insurance brokerages in Boston, MA where he
was a member of the Boston Young Professionals, Cape Cod Young Professionals and
Falmouth Chamber of Commerce. He earned a B.A. degree in broadcast communications
from Elon University.
Cady Sinks has nearly 20 years of experience in insurance and risk management. She joined
Ames & Gough in 2016, was promoted to assistant vice president in 2020 and became an
equity partner last year. Prior to joining Ames & Gough, she served in risk management for a
construction group for three years. Earlier, she was with Victor O. Schinnerer (now known as
Victor Insurance) for nine years where she held a variety of positions, ultimately serving as
program manager for contractor’s professional and pollution liability. She earned B.A.
degrees in economics and English from The University of Virginia and an M.S. degree in
insurance management from Boston University.