The Liberty Company Insurance Brokers has announced the appointment of Marshall Heron as senior vice president and national real estate practice leader.

Heron has more than 25 years of industry experience. He has spent much of his career focused on the real estate industry, including multifamily, student housing, office, industrial, retail, hospitality, data centers, and sports and entertainment arenas.

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Prior to joining Liberty, Heron served as a strategic lead for a top-10 insurance broker in its real estate practice.

“I joined the Liberty Company for the opportunity to be part of one of the fastest-growing privately held insurance brokerages in the US and to lead the growth of the national real estate practice,” Heron said.