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Pollak joins Evergreen Insurance as new COO

Evergreen Insurance has hired Alan Pollak as its new chief operating officer, according to Izzy Green, the company's CEO. "Alan is the perfect addition to the Evergreen group," said Green. "With a focus on operational efficiency, Alan is uniquely qualified to drive strategic initiatives and accountability within the organization. I have tremendous confidence that Alan's leadership skills and results-driven approach will be extremely valuable as Evergreen continues to grow." Chief operating officer Pollak will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations and ensuring companywide alignment with competitive strategies to enhance marketplace execution and service delivery to Evergreen's 2,200 customers. Pollak spent seven years as head of new ventures for Berkley Properties, a real estate investment firm with a portfolio of residential and commercial holdings nationwide. In 2008, Pollak founded ASP Payroll Service and recently sold the company to a strategic acquirer. "I love real estate and I am a strong believer in delivering a personalized customer experience and involving team members in the company's vision," said Pollak. "It's exciting to join a company with values that align with my own."
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