Ethan Baker
Ethan, a graduate of Clemson University, joined The Cason Group in 2025. He is responsible for providing strategic leadership for the company by establishing long-range goals, strategies, plans and policies, as well as directing and overseeing all financial activities of the corporation.
Casey Sutton
Casey, a graduate of Calvin University, joined The Cason Group in 2023. He is responsible for driving the overall direction and growth of Financial Services Sales.
Matt Black
Matt, a University of South Carolina graduate, first joined The Cason Group from 2013-2020 and recently returned in 2022. He directs the sales and marketing of Group Benefits for the South-Atlantic Region and the Group Sales team.
Culby Hinson
Culby, a graduate of The University of Georgia, joined The Cason Group in 2020 with prior experience as a carrier sales representative. Culby directs the overall sales and marketing of Groups Benefits for the Mid-South Region. This includes managing this region’s Group Benefit Sales Reps.
Cara Christie
Cara, a University of South Carolina graduate, joined The Cason Group in 2016. She leads the operations teams that make up our Financial Services division. These teams support advisors through Licensing and Commissions, Case Management, and Underwriting.
Barin Powell
Barin, a University of South Carolina graduate, joined The Cason Group in 2014. He develops strategies for increasing revenue and grows group benefits relationship with national brokerages across The Cason Group’s footprint.
Sally Lipe
Sally, a Winthrop College graduate, joined The Cason Group in 1998. She manages the Human Resources and Administrative Services departments.
Brian Harmon
Brian, a University of South Carolina graduate, joined The Cason Group in 2012. He directs our Individual Medical Sales Representatives, works with carriers and vendors to expand our value proposition in the market, and oversees our internal operations team.
Forrest Stewart
Forrest, a Washington and Lee University graduate, joined The Cason Group in 2014 with prior experience in sales, human resources, and executive management. Forrest leads the Rep Development Program, which supports TCG’s goals for organic growth and our underlying mission through our hiring and launching of new sales reps and consultants.
Ryan Evans
Ryan, a Columbia International University graduate, joined The Cason Group in 2007. He oversees the operations of our group and worksite departments.