Meet Our Team
Craig Zinsmeyer
Senior Partner
Craig is a native of San Antonio and a graduate of Winston Churchill High School. Upon graduating he attended Pensacola State College in Pensacola, Florida. He joined AMCORP in 1989. He has held various positions within AMCORP and is currently Senior Partner. Using his in-depth knowledge of the latest industry products and trends, Craig has grown the employee benefits side of the business by over 70%. Under his leadership, AMCORP now offers everything from online enrollment to complete benefit ACA compliance, in addition, to benefit consulting.
Craig previously served on The Winston School Board of Directors where he helped guide the school through a very aggressive growth period and helped them move to a new campus. He also served as the President of the San Antonio Christian School Booster Club. When he is not at work you can find Craig behind his BBQ Trailer Pit serving his clients and the community some of the Texas Best Brisket, Ribs, and Chicken.
Rhonda Brown
Director of Account Management, Employee Benefits
Director of Account Management, Employee Benefits
Mike Noyes, CEBS, GBA, CMS
Managing Partner
Mike is the co-founder and the Managing Partner of Alera Group: Texas in Houston. For over 15 years he has focused on the consulting of corporate health and welfare programs. Mike has extensive managed care experience, expertise in ASO contracts, and alternately funded group insurance programs. He is involved in all aspects of negotiations, plan architecture, contribution strategy, carrier selection, employee communication plan, and ongoing support.
For his clients, Mike’s most significant contribution is his commitment to helping them get the attention, strategic analysis, and breadth of solutions generally reserved for larger corporations.
Before starting Alera Group: Texas, Mike was a Principal and Employee Benefits Division leader of one of the largest consulting firms in East Texas. He was also a Consultant with Great-West HealthCare (now a part of Cigna) and New England Financial. His job responsibilities were to assist the broker and consultant marketplace to produce self-funded sales in the mid-market employee segment.
Mike is a native Houstonian and a graduate of Texas State University with a degree in Finance. He is a frequent speaker and presenter for events throughout the region, an advisor for the National Employee Benefits Advisory Forum (NABF), and also volunteers with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Mike currently resides in Sugar Land, Texas with his wife and three kids.
Bill Brown
Managing Director, South Central
Bill Brown serves as Managing Director, South Central Region, covering Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Missouri, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Kansas and Kentucky. His responsibilities include oversight of employee benefits, property and casualty insurance, wealth services and retirement services across the region. Working closely with Alera Group’s senior leaders, practice leaders and fellow regional leaders, Bill is focused on enhancing growth activities, creating new opportunities for colleagues to improve client relationships and produce meaningful outcomes.
One of the founding partners of Alera Group, Bill has over 20 years of industry experience. He is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in economics.
EXPERT EDUCATION
Events and Webinars
Employee Benefits
Preparing for Open Enrollment: How to Engage and Educate Your Employees on Their Total Benefits Package
In this session, our experts will share guidance on setting yourself up for success during Open Enrollment.
August 21, 2025 at 01:00 pm CT | Virtual
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Employee Benefits
Q3 2025 Quarterly Compliance Webinar
Alera Group's quarterly employee benefits compliance roundup will help you stay current on the latest national regulatory developments impacting employers.
September 9, 2025 at 01:00 pm CT | Virtual
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Wealth Services
State of the Markets
Join us as we unveil the factors that drive the nation's financial pulse and how they may impact your personal finances.
October 22, 2025 at 12:00 pm CT | Virtual
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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
Insights
Property and Casualty
Alera Group’s 2025 Property and Casualty Market Update
Alera Group’s 2025 Property and Casualty Market Update, designed as a bridge between Alera Group’s annual Market Outlooks — provides insight into pricing, coverage availability, market capacity and underwriting trends for the balance of 2025.
August 1, 2025
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Wealth Services
The Hidden Cost of Sitting on Cash
Holding cash might feel safe — but it could be quietly costing you. Learn how to find the right balance between flexibility and growth, so your money keeps working as hard as you do.
July 28, 2025
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Wealth Services
Tuition, Travel, Retirement — Can You Plan for It All?
You’re juggling college savings, retirement planning, and living fully today. Here’s how a personalized plan can help you balance it all — without losing momentum or peace of mind.
July 28, 2025
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What Does Wealth Mean to Your Family?
Wealth is more than a number — it’s what you’re able to do with it. Discover how aligning your financial strategy with your family’s values can lead to greater clarity, connection, and purpose.
July 28, 2025
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