John Schmidt

John Schmidt is a seasoned professional in corporate insurance and risk management, currently serving as Principal at Parker, Smith & Feek since November 2007, specializing in insurance program design and procurement with a focus on Real Estate, Professional Services, Technology, and Financial Institutions. Prior to this role, John held the position of Senior Vice President at Willis, leading the Middle Markets Practice, and also gained valuable experience as Director of Strategic Partnerships at Webforia during the tech boom. Earlier in John’s career, notable roles included Vice President at Marsh/Johnson & Higgins, focusing on technology and financial institutions, and District Manager at Industrial Risk Insurers in Seattle, where John oversaw the local office operations and also worked as an Account Underwriter and Loss Prevention Engineer in Philadelphia. John holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Mathematics from Penn State and furthered education at Drexel University's LeBow College of Business.