Brett Rustand, Vice President
Crest Insurance Group
5285 E. Williams Circle Suite #4500
Tucson, AZ 85711
brustand@crestins.com
http://www.crestins.com
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Brett Rustand is currently a Vice President at Crest Insurance Group in Tucson, where for the past ten years he has consulted with local businesses on commercial insurance and enterprise risk management. A graduate of Brigham Young University in international relations, his progression into the risk management and insurance industry was a bit unconventional, but ultimately a perfect fit to his leadership, risk management and operations experience. After graduating from BYU, Brett commissioned in the United States Army as a UH-60Blackhawk pilot, ultimately attaining the rank of Captain. He served as a company commander with the 101stAirborne through duty stations both stateside and abroad in Korea, including tours in both Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. A husband and father as well as veteran, Brett has been very active in the community around education and veteran mental health issues, including as a board member of Arizona Department of Veteran’s Services, a graduate of both Greater Tucson Leadership and the Flinn-Brown Leadership Academy, and finally on the boards of Community Partners, Inc. and the Arizona Fisher House.
About Crest Insurance
Crest Insurance is the largest locally-owned and operated insurance brokerage in Southern Arizona and one of the top-100 insurance agencies in the United States. Recognized as an industry leader with offices in Arizona, California, and Colorado, their experienced insurance experts provide cost-effective solutions for the complex industries that drive our local economy. In addition to assisting businesses throughout the Southwest with their commercial insurance, workers compensation, and employee health insurance plans, Crest’s team is also happy to assist its Tucson neighbors with personal coverage including homeowners, auto and life insurance
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Matt Nelson: Senior Vice President, Crest Insurance Group
Matt is a Senior Vice President at Crest Insurance Group in Tucson, consulting with companies to identify and implement insurance, risk management, and employee benefits solutions. With more than a 15 years of industry experience, he has served as a keynote speaker on the healthcare industry, leadership, workplace culture and risk management for professional organizations throughout Southern Arizona, including the City of Tucson, Greater Tucson Leadership, the Financial Executives and Affiliates of Tucson, and the CEO Roundtable of Tucson.
Matt is an active member in the Tucson community, having served as a Non-Commissioned Officer in the Arizona Army National Guard and volunteering with multiple local organizations, including as Treasurer and a Big Brother with Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Southern Arizona, a volunteer with the United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona, Chair of the Pima County JTED’s Business and Industry Council, a builder with Habitat for Humanity and many other local youth charities.
Email: mnelson@crestins.com
Phone: 520.784.7636
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mattrnelson2
