Experienced finance and operations leader to drive scalable growth and financial strategy
LADERA RANCH, Calif., Mar. 25, 2026 – ALKEME Insurance, a Top 25Insurance Brokerage, today announced the appointment of Ryan Stradling as ChiefFinancial Officer. A seasoned finance and operations executive, Stradlingbrings a proven track record of scaling organizations through disciplinedexecution, strategic insight, and data-driven decision-making.
Stradling has extensive experience across the insurance,healthcare, and SaaS industries, where he has led companies through periods ofrapid growth, acquisitions, and complex multi-entity integrations. Known forbuilding modern finance functions and simplifying operational complexity, heenables leadership teams with greater visibility into performance and the toolsneeded to make faster, more informed decisions.
“Ryan brings exactly the kind of financial leadership andoperational discipline we need as ALKEME continues its rapid growthtrajectory,” said Curtis Barton, CEO of ALKEME Insurance. “His ability to buildscalable systems, integrate acquisitions, and provide strategic clarity will beinstrumental as we expand our national footprint and continue delivering valueto the ALKEME Collective and our clients.”
In addition to his leadership roles, Stradling hasdemonstrated a passion for innovation, co-founding a prospect management andCRM platform designed to improve accountability and eliminate inefficiencies ingrowing sales organizations.
“I’m excited to join ALKEME at such a dynamic time in itsgrowth,” said Stradling. “The company has built an incredible foundation, and Ilook forward to working with the team to strengthen financial operations,support continued acquisitions, and help scale the business in a thoughtful,sustainable way.”
ABOUT ALKEME
ALKEME is a full-service insurance agency providing businesses and individualswith an extensive array of commercial and personal insurance, employee andexecutive benefits, retirement and wealth management services. Since itsfounding in 2020, ALKEME has completed over 80 acquisitions and serves itscustomers from over 70 locations in 30 states. ALKEME is ranked by InsuranceJournal as one of the Top 25 largest agencies in the United States and byBusiness Insurance as the #3 fastest growing broker in their Top 100. Foundedby owner/operators with a unique vision, ALKEME is fueled by its provenoperating methodologies providing its partner agencies with the autonomy,resources, and support to grow and thrive in an ever-changing insurance landscape.Visit https://alkemeins.comfor more information.
