Curious about the masterminds shaping our 60-year legacy of success in risk management and benefits consulting? Our associates are the heart of our organization, bringing passion, expertise, and commitment to the forefront of everything we do.
Take a moment to get acquainted with the bright minds that make up MJ’s dedicated team.
Enterprise Data Team
Branden Bushelle
Manager of Data and Automation
Branden Bushelle joined the MJ team as a database analyst in the Enterprise Data department and has since been promoted to the manager of data and automation. In his role, Branden manages all database processing functions, including merging, purging, and cleaning data. Branden also plays a critical role in developing and implementing databases and providing analytics to optimize efficiency and quality for MJ’s clientele.
Prior to MJ, Branden’s previous experiences included engineering, with an interest in data integration, making him an excellent fit for this position. Branden brings with him a robust ability to use his innovative mindset to problem-solve and develop solutions that enables MJ to be the tech enabled, data-driven organization that it is today.
Noah Chopp
RPA DEVELOPER
Noah Chopp joined the MJ team as a data analytics intern in our Risk Management + Commercial Insurance department. After graduating from Butler University, he joined the team full-time as a data integration analyst. Currently, he holds the position of an RPA developer in our Enterprise Data department. In this role, Noah assists in driving new solutions regarding how we collect, evaluate and analyze data to make tactical and strategic recommendations around business issues.
Prior to MJ, Noah worked as an actuarial intern, where he performed model updates and created a standardized process for impact analysis. Throughout his career, Noah has cultivated a data-driven mindset and a strong interest in designing automated processes to simplify data pipelines, which makes him a valuable asset to the MJ team.
John Cochran
Senior Data Engineer
John Cochran joined the MJ team in 2023 as a data integrations engineer within our Information Technology (IT) department and has since transitioned to our Enterprise Data department where he was promoted to senior data engineer. With an impressive background in analytics, John plays a pivotal role in our mission to deliver the most cutting-edge solutions to our clients. In his role, John assists with the maintenance of MJ’s proprietary analytics platform, APERTURE®, and works closely with our analytics team to ensure that our clients receive the most up-to-date data insights to drive their desired strategies forward.
Prior to MJ, John honed his analytical background at renowned organizations such as Cummins, Accurex, GRUFUNDOS, and most recently, Allegion. Throughout his career, John’s passion for transforming raw data to make valuable insights that address our clients’ specific industry needs. His commitment to innovation is what makes John a true value-add to the MJ team.
Wes Edrington
Vice President of Enterprise Data
Wes Edrington joined the MJ team in 2018 as a senior risk analyst in our Risk Management + Commercial Insurance department and has since been promoted to director of analytics and automation. Wes oversees the data collection and normalization of various datasets, as well as the development and production of reports for MJ’s Risk Management + Commercial Insurance clients using MJ’s proprietary analytics tool, APERTURE®. As director of analytics and automation, he is responsible for leveraging data analysis and automation techniques to drive decision-making and operational efficiency across the enterprise and is an active member of MJ’s Senior Leadership Team.
Prior to MJ, Wes gained professional experience in roles such as business and research analyst. Having developed his leadership skills throughout his time at MJ, Wes works alongside the analytics team to determine best practices for handling and analyzing loss data, exposure data, and policy data to provide a descriptive picture of past trends, predict future trends and prescribe solutions that best meet the risk management needs of MJ’s clientele. Wes and his team also work to enhance MJ’s internal and client-facing workflows through process automation, removing friction from both the employee and client experience.
Brian Gratigny
Senior Vice President of Product, APERTURE®
Brian Gratigny joined the MJ team in 2014 as director of health risk management and has since been promoted to senior vice president of product, APERTURE® where he oversees the Analytics practice in our Enterprise Data department. In his role, Brian leads a team of expert analysts responsible for delivering in-depth analysis and data-driven insights that empower MJ clients to make informed decisions. As a vital member of MJ’s Senior Leadership Team, Brian provides a critical and unique perspective to influence enterprise-wide data strategies.
Prior to joining MJ, Brian worked as director of business analytics for UnitedHealthcare. With nearly two decades of industry experience, Brian and his team work to provide data-driven insights and recommendations to clients while addressing key business goals and initiatives. The need for data and business analytics is continually growing, which pushes Brian and his team to continue to innovate MJ’s proprietary analytics platform, APERTURE®. Brian’s strategic marketing, research, and analytical knowledge have made him an invaluable member of our organization.
Myles Lyngh
Database Specialist
Myles Lyngh joined the MJ team as a database specialist in our Enterprise Data department. In his role, Myles is responsible for developing queries that convert internal and external data into usable datasets. Additionally, he is tasked with improving the efficiency and quality of data systems by devising innovative methods to obtain and analyze data.
Prior to joining MJ, Myles gained experience working with databases and adapting his skills to various programming languages. He effectively leverages his expertise to create programming efficiencies in our propriety analytics platform, APERTURE®, thereby facilitating easy and
quick access to clean and comprehensive information for MJ and our clients.
Andrea Marchi
Data Scientist
Andrea Marchi joined the MJ team as a risk management analyst intern in our Risk Management + Commercial Insurance department. After graduating from Butler University and spending several semesters with MJ, Andrea joined the team full-time as a data scientist in our Enterprise Data department. His day-to-day involves enhancing risk assessment and decision-making processes. With a strong background in data science and a passion for leveraging data to drive business outcomes, Andrea collaborates closely with IT and other business units to understand data requirements and implement tailored data solutions by identifying opportunities for improvement, ensuring that insights lead to actionable strategies.
Prior to MJ, Andrea gained experience through a variety of roles where he realized his passion for data and the story it tells. Throughout his career, Andrea has consistently cultivated a data-driven mindset, recognizing the importance of leveraging data to solve complex problems. He has a strong interest in designing streamlined, automated processes, making MJ more efficient and effective for our clients. This combination of skills and interests make him as a valuable asset to the MJ team.
