George L. Brown Insurance & Associates

According to Russell A. Swain, the insurance business just runs in the family. He grew up learning about insurance and sureties from his father, Russell E. Swain, and was given the chance to officially join the business in 1979, when he joined George L. Brown Insurance & Associates just after graduating from high school. He left the agency for a short time to continue his training with the Fireman's Fund Insurance Company as an underwriter trainee. Swain returned to the agency in 1983 to work with his father, and quickly became a principal a short five years later. Swain became company president in 2002, and has continued to lead the agency to additional years of steady growth and a notable reputation, both locally and nationally. Swain obtained his Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) designation in 1997. A respected member of the community, Swain served as president of the Independent Agents of Southern Nevada from 1990 to 1991 and currently serves on its State Board of Directors. Swain is also a member of the Nevada Contractors Association, the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, and the Better Business Bureau. Among his numerous efforts in the community, Swain is held in high regard for his continued work with the Las Vegas Rotary Club where he has been an active member since 1994. President of the Rotary Club's "25 Club" in 1995, he is currently a member of its Board of Directors, where he has served since 1997. Past president of the Executive Development Association, Swain also served as president of the distinguished association in 1997. In his free time, Swain enjoys snow skiing, boating, motorcycles, bird hunting, ATV's, and spending time with his son and daughter.

Gary Prater joined the GLB team in 2004 when his family agency, Atkin & Prater Insurance, merged with George L. Brown Insurance Group. Hailing from a long history in insurance business, Gary got his start in the family owned and operated insurance business in 1977 and currently serves as Vice President of GLB. With decades of experience in the insurance industry, Gary has adopted a very customer-oriented approach to the insurance business, expressing that clients should always expect personalized, professional service from him and the other GLB team members. He is aware that the insurance market and coverages are constantly changing, presenting new challenges for both the insurance consumer and professional. With that knowledge, Gary is strongly committed to finding the broadest coverages available for an affordable price. Gary is currently an active member of the Independent Insurance Agents of America, the Nevada Independent Insurance Agents Association, and the Las Vegas Fremont Rotary Club. Gary attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas where he earned his Bachelor's degree in Business Administration. When Gary is not in the office, you can find him camping, hunting, fishing or taking part in off-road motor sports; Gary also referees and coaches soccer in his free time.

Diane Prater-Kelly started in the insurance industry in 1976 as CSR at New York Life. After joining her father's agency, Atkin & Prater, Inc., in 1978 as receptionist and accounting assistant, she later became a licensed agent in 1981.

Insurance industry veteran Geoff Holmes is a Principal at GLB Insurance Group of Nevada and has been working in the field since 1986. Formerly an Account Executive with the agency, Holmes has focused his expertise on varied industries, including construction, manufacturing, wholesale, retail and professional liability. He helps businesses and individuals get the correct amount of insurance for their unique needs. Holmes, a native Las Vegan, is a Certified Insurance Counselor since 1997. He is a member and Past President of the Las Vegas Fremont Rotary Club, a member of The Nevada Independent Insurance agents and a former president of The Southern Nevada Independent insurance agents.

Insurance industry veteran Geoff Holmes is a Principal at GLB Insurance Group of Nevada and has been working in the field since 1986. Formerly an Account Executive with the agency, Holmes has focused his expertise on varied industries, including construction, manufacturing, wholesale, retail and professional liability. He helps businesses and individuals get the correct amount of insurance for their unique needs. Holmes, a native Las Vegan, is a Certified Insurance Counselor since 1997. He is a member and Past President of the Las Vegas Fremont Rotary Club, a member of The Nevada Independent Insurance agents and a former president of The Southern Nevada Independent insurance agents.