C3 Risk & Insurance Services Announces Four New Partners, Boosting the Organization’s Stellar Employee Benefits, Talent Relations, and Client Services Divisions

Promoted executives include long-time employees, recent hires, and long-time industry veterans

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--C3 Risk & Insurance Services announces a series of new partner promotions signaling the organization’s commitment to employee growth, showing a clear pathway to leadership opportunities for those within the company. These promotions also ensure a more diverse perspective within the partnership, fostering greater innovation and interdepartmental collaboration.

The new partners represent various company divisions, giving each department a stronger voice and greater representation in the organization's direction. They are Mike Bialik, president of employee benefits; Lindsay Bonfiglio, executive vice president of human resources & operations; Carrie Conejo, executive vice president of client services; and Kelly Rulon, practice leader of retail and apparel.

“At C3, there are several ways of making partner, but we’re really taking a more holistic approach with our latest partner additions,” said Gabe Erle, president, C3. “It’s not just how much you sell or how much revenue you bring in, it’s about the contribution and the leadership you bring to the table to make a huge impact on the organization.” This move marks the first time executive leaders from the operations team – Bonfiglio and Conejo – have been elevated to partner at C3.

Mike Bialik joined C3 in 2025 to grow the company’s employee benefits division. As President of Employee Benefits and now Partner, he brings a clear focus on developing future leaders through intentional career pathing, strengthening long-term client relationships through exceptional advisory and service delivery, and driving growth by helping clients solve complex business challenges with thoughtful, tailored solutions.

With more than 15 years of experience in human resources and management, Lindsay Bonfiglio joins C3’s partnership group, bringing a strong track record of building high-performing organizations. She will continue to advance C3’s culture and uphold its core values by executing strategic initiatives that support talent growth, leadership development, and long-term organizational success.

Carrie Conejo joins Bonfiglio as one of the firm’s first two operations leaders to be named partner, bringing more than 20 years of experience building, leading, and mentoring high-performing remote teams across the United States. A foundational member of C3 since its inception, she has helped design and scale the firm’s client services divisions, establishing the operational framework that supports C3’s multi-vertical growth and service excellence. As a partner, she will continue to shape the firm’s long-term service strategy, deepen cross-division alignment, and expand C3’s ability to deliver consistent, high-impact solutions to clients nationwide.

Boasting one of the more diverse professional backgrounds in the entire organization, Kelly Rulon brings a unique perspective to C3’s partner group with more than a decade of experience in title, personal, and commercial insurance. She will bring a boots-on-the-ground perspective to C3’s partners, providing them with insight from a broker’s perspective. You may recognize Kelly’s name from her career with U.S.A. Water Polo, where she twice represented the nation at the Olympics, taking home a gold medal in 2012 and a bronze medal in 2004.

“Each of these new partners represents key and vital aspects of the organization, from different operational or service segments of the agency,” said Jamie Reid, chairman, C3. “We realize that all of our operations are not just supportive to sales, but are vital to the success of the entire organization.”

The four new partners, along with the existing partnership group, will shape C3's direction in 2026 and beyond. For more information about C3 Risk & Insurance Services, visit c3insurance.com.

ABOUT C3 RISK & INSURANCE SERVICES

C3 is a San Diego-based, privately held insurance brokerage firm founded in 2017. With decades of industry experience, C3 takes a fresh, discovery-driven approach to risk—crafting proactive strategies to prevent loss and resolving complex claims quickly. Its innovative model and commitment to clients and employees have made C3 one of the fastest-growing insurance firms in the country. Learn more at c3insurance.com.