JIM HAYS
CEO
HAYS COMPANIES
Jim Hays founded Hays Companies in 1994. Today, it’s a leading risk management and employee benefits firm with more than 700 employees in more than 30 offices across the country, most recently in New York. It’s now the 18th-largest insurance brokerage in the US, serving industries as diverse as manufacturing, hospitality and aviation. The company also has a long-standing history of giving back, supporting charities such as the United Way and PARC, a nonprofit that provides opportunities for children and adults with developmental disabilities.