Biography

Richard F. (“Gordy”) Bunch III is an entrepreneur who founded TWFG in 2001. Mr. Bunch has served as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of TWFG since its inception. Mr. Bunch has over 28 years of industry experience. Prior to founding TWFG, Mr. Bunch worked in the insurance industry as a Manager, Financial Services at Prudential, Associate General Agent at American National and Agent at Texas Farm Bureau. Mr. Bunch holds multiple professional licenses, including L&H, Property & Casualty, Managing General Agent, Surplus Lines Agent and Lloyds Cover Holder. Mr. Bunch previously held FINRA Series 6, 7, 24, 63 and 65 licenses. Mr. Bunch also served in the United States Coast Guard as Petty Officer 3rd Class with a focus on logistics, accounting, U.S. General Services Administration contracting and law enforcement. During his time in service, Mr. Bunch embarked on several deployments, including the Hurricane Andrew Emergency Response Team, Human Trafficking & Drug interdiction, and Search & Rescue. He currently serves as the Capital Campaign Chair for the Future National Coast Guard Museum. Mr. Bunch also served on The Woodlands Township Board of Directors from 2012 to 2022, including as the elected Chairman from 2016 to 2022. Mr. Bunch was named the 2015 Ernst & Young Products & Services Entrepreneur of the Year for the Gulf Coast Region. We believe that Mr. Bunch’s extensive industry and leadership experience and his insight into our business as our founder and Chief Executive Officer make him a valuable member of our board of directors.