Chairman & CEO

Jeff Diederich

Jeffrey M. Diederich (Jeff) is the Chairman & CEO of the Diederich Group of Companies and its principal. The Diederich Group is involved in retail and wholesale insurance, real estate development and holdings, retail business, banking and financial institutions, and consulting. The Diederich Group has offices nationwide and international involvement as well.

After joining Diederich Insurance in 1993 and learning all aspects of the business. Jeff purchased Diederich Insurance and became its President & CEO in 2002 and was named the Chairman & CEO in 2010. Jeff has led the aggressive corporate reorganization and ongoing expansion program, which included further specialization in medical malpractice insurance. He has appeared as a guest speaker at numerous hospitals, clinics, associations, and other healthcare organization meetings. His presentations have included such topics as Medical Malpractice Insurance for Today’s Physicians and Surgeons, Reducing Your Premiums, and Making Sound Decisions Regarding Professional Liability Insurance.

Jeff has served as a director on the boards of banks and is currently a member of the Board of Directors of a successful regional banking institution where he assists with its growth. He is a strong advocate for economic development. He and his wife, Margaret, have established a philanthropic organization and both of them are active in charitable endeavors to help their communities.

Jeff is a trained commercial pilot, having received his formal aeronautical science training at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida. In addition, Jeff is the Williamson County Sheriff and currently serves the people of the county in that role. He has surrounded himself with highly competent team members, which enables him to perform at his operational level.