CLEVELAND – Feb. 17, 2026 – Brad Kogan and Brenden Dalzell, lead employee benefits professionals serving Minutemen Workforce Solutions and their clients, have joined Oswald Companies, one of the nation’s largest independent risk management and insurance brokerage firms.
This transition is part of a strategic partnership that includes a merger of employee benefits capabilities between the two organizations.
This collaboration strengthens two Cleveland-based businesses and highlights their shared commitment to delivering comprehensive, client-focused solutions that support organizations and their employees.
“By leveraging Oswald’s insurance capabilities alongside Minutemen’s human resources, payroll, staffing and workers’ compensation strengths, we’re creating opportunities to expand the breadth of services available to the organizations we serve,” said Jay Lucarelli, Chief Executive Officer of Minutemen Workforce Solutions.
“These additions reflect our continued investment in growing a strong, client-focused employee benefits practice,” said Robert Klonk, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Unison Risk Advisors and Oswald Companies. “Their experience, market knowledge and commitment to service align well with Oswald’s mission of achieving excellence in everything we do.”
Oswald and its umbrella company, Unison Risk Advisors, have been on a growth trajectory in recent years. In 2025, Oswald acquired ClearPath Benefits Advisors, Hotaling & Associates and RHK Group of Columbus.