We gratefully acknowledge the outstanding achievements that Paul Hering has made in business and community service. Paul joined Barney & Barney Insurance Brokerage in 1985 and since becoming CEO in 2004, he has led a three-fold increase in revenue to over $100 million as well as employee growth to more than 500 employees. In addition, Paul has dedicated a large portion of his professional life to improve the lives of others. In 2009 he created the Barney & Barney Foundation that has contributed over $1 million to local charities. He also has served on the Board of Directors for community-enhancing organizations such as Big Brothers Big Sisters, Rady Children's Hospital, San Diego Symphony, Scripps Prebys Cardiovascular Institute, and California Bank & Trust.