Laturnau to step down as CEO at Fred C. Church

Herman Laturnau is stepping down as CEO at Fred C. Church Inc.

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LOWELL -- Fred C. Church Insurance will enter its 150th year in business under new leadership.

Herman Laturnau, who has served as chief executive officer at agency since 2002, has announced his retirement.

Laturnau, who has been with the company since 1985, will remain a corporate officer and chairman of the board of directors until his retirement is official at the end of 2015. But as of Thursday, he will transition most of his current responsibilities to two promoted executives.

Executive vice president Chris Duble takes over as CEO, while another executive vice president, Mike Reilly, assumes the role of president.

"It has been my pleasure to work at Fred C. Church for nearly 30 years, and an honor to serve as president since 2002," said Laturnau, a Londonderry, N.H., resident, in a statement. "I am confident in Mike and Chris and their abilities to advance this company far beyond what it is today. They are savvy, forward-thinking, and most importantly, dedicated to exemplary customer service."

Laturnau added that one thing that will not change is Fred C. Church's commitment to remaining independent.

"Our independence allows us to provide the same sophisticated services as national insurance brokerages, but with better responsiveness, flexibility and personalization," he said.

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