San Francisco, Calif. (July 21st, 2014) – The shareholders of Jenkins Insurance Services (Jenkins), a Leavitt Group agency, have sold 100% of their shares in Jenkins to EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center). The transaction, which closed on July 17, was retroactively effective July 1. Jenkins, with California offices in Concord, Sacramento, San Jose, Orange County, and in Reno, Nevada, employs 160 and has approximately $34MM of annual revenue.

While the terms of the deal were not disclosed, Jenkins shareholders Curt Perata, John Connell, and Mark Karpenko all became shareholders of EPIC. Leavitt Group Enterprises, the Leavitt Group's parent company, received cash for its majority ownership in Jenkins.

John Hahn, co-founder and CEO of EPIC said, “We have long known and admired the capabilities and character of the Jenkins organization. Our two companies have a similar culture centered on putting employees and clients first, and our combined capabilities will deliver even more value to both clients and the community. We look forward to our partnership with Curt Perata, John Connell, and Mark Karpenko and adding their experienced leadership to our West Region operations.”

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