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Byron Shultz joined the MJ team in 2011 as an employee benefits and risk management consultant. He quickly established himself as one of the agency’s top performers and was subsequently promoted to vice president of sales + strategy for the benefits consulting team in Arizona. In addition, he has been appointed as a principal of the firm. From risk management to employee benefits, Byron and his team work collaboratively to develop innovative strategies and create customized solutions tailored to client’s specific needs.
Byron’s strong finance background has enabled him to align key financial business metrics with a company’s risk management and employee benefit programs. He firmly believes in the power of data to drive strategy and identify the most effective and efficient ways to transfer, mitigate, and prevent risk for his clients. His expertise in this area has been instrumental in helping his clients achieve their business goals and objectives.
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