Brandon Cooper, of Insight Risk Management, Receives National “Gold Leadership Award” from Junior Achievement for Volunteerism

Brandon Cooper of Insight Risk Management receives National “Gold Leadership Award” from Junior Achievement (JA) for Volunteerism. Cooper was chosen from among more than one hundred thousand U.S. volunteers as one of eleven recipients of the organization’s most prestigious national award for volunteerism, the Gold Leadership Award. 

Brandon has volunteered with JA, a nonprofit focused on youth education, for 15 years and has served for the past five years as a board member for the organization’s regional arm, Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Mid-South. Brandon previously served as board chair and currently chairs the organization’s investment committee.  

“Our local business community’s support of JA is critical to achieving our mission, to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in the global economy,” said Leigh Mansberg, president and CEO of Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Mid-South. “Brandon Cooper, commercial risk consultant with Insight Risk Management, is a remarkable example of that spirit of dedication and service to others. In a very real way, he helps JA students throughout the Mid-South region get the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their future, and make smart academic and economic choices.” 

His work on behalf of JA, and the children it serves, was recognized nationally at the ceremony in Washington, D.C. in June 2024, where Brandon received the highest volunteer recognition that the nonprofit bestows. During Brandon’s tenure, his regional JA office built a new (debt-free) location, increased its budget from $600,000 to more than $2.5 million and increased the level of service to more than 25,000 students per year!  

In 2002 Brandon and his wife Christy made a generous donation to the nonprofit, resulting in the creation of a facility the "Cooper Command Center." This facility serves as a space for staff and volunteers to gather and conduct capstone simulations.  

Thank you, Brandon, for your dedication to Insight Risk Management and for the incredible work you’re accomplishing in your community! We’re proud to cheer you on as you prepare to receive this well-deserved award. 

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About Junior Achievement USA® (JA) 
Junior Achievement is the world's largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their future, and make smart academic and economic choices. JA learning experiences are delivered by corporate and community volunteers and provide relevant, hands-on experiences that give students from kindergarten through high school knowledge and skills in financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship. Additionally, Junior Achievement is expanding its reach to 18-to-25-year-olds to provide young adults with critical life skills, as well as to pre-K youth to ensure children get a solid head start. Today, JA reaches more than 4.4 million students per year in 102 markets across the United States as part of 12.5 million students served by operations in more than 100 other countries worldwide. Junior Achievement USA is a member of JA Worldwide. For more information, visit www.ja.org. 
  
About Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Mid-South 
Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Mid-South empowers children to be world ready and engaged members of their communities so that they may lead independent lives. For more information on JA, visit www.jamemphis.org or call 901.366.7800. 

Contact: 

Beth Okeon 

beth@abomarketing.com, (901) 409-7607 

About Insight Risk Management 

Insight Risk Management (IRM) provides a variety of comprehensive insurance options and has three Mid-South locations: Cordova, TN, Marion, AR, and New Albany, MS. As an independent insurance agency, they represent a variety of high-quality insurance companies in the marketplace and protect their clients’ bottom lines with appropriate coverage at a competitive price. The satisfaction achieved by providing great service, with integrity and skill, makes Insight Risk Management a great place to work. In January 2023, Insight Risk Management merged with Correll Insurance Group, LLC of Spartanburg, SC and SouthPoint Risk of Nashville, TN to form one of the largest independent insurance agencies in the Southeast. To learn more about Insight Risk Management, visit https://irmllc.com/. 

About Correll Insurance Group  

Correll Insurance Group – which has more than 45 offices in the Carolinas and Tennessee – offers affordable, reliable insurance solutions for families and businesses. From auto insurance to homeowners’ insurance, from business insurance to liability insurance, the firm offers insurance packages to protect what matters most. Correll Insurance Group boasts nearly a century of experience and expert agents ready to protect every aspect of life and business. The firm offers a network of highly rated insurance leaders, comprehensive risk management strategies and wide-ranging insurance solutions. To learn more about Correll Insurance Group, visit www.correllinsurance.com. 

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Media Contact: Bailey Cashia, bmagee@correllinsurance.com