Jeffrey A. Hakala is the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer of Clarkston Capital Partners, an investment management firm based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Prior to Mr. Hakala co-founding Clarkston Capital Partners in 2007, he served as a portfolio manager for multiple investment management firms and also worked in public accounting. Mr. Hakala was elected to the Conifer Holdings, Inc. Board of Directors in 2018. In addition, Mr. Hakala serves on the Board of Directors of Clarkston State Bank. Mr. Hakala holds a B.A. in accounting and M.B.A. from Michigan State University and is both a Chartered Financial Analyst and a registered Certified Public Accountant. Mr. Hakala’s over 20 years of experience in portfolio investment management and public accounting brings inimitable investment strategy and financial expertise to the Board.

Jorge Morales has nearly 30 years of experience in the staffing industry, holding various positions including founder, owner and President of multiple staffing organizations. Mr. Morales also served as the Chief Executive Officer of CNI, Inc., an automotive supplier specializing in quality interior trim products, for 18 years until his retirement from the company in 2016. Mr. Morales was elected to the Conifer Holdings, Inc. Board of Directors in 2010 and named the Chair of the Compensation Committee in 2015. He previously served on the Board of Directors of North Pointe Holdings Corp., a Nasdaq listed, US-based P&C insurance company, prior to its sale to QBE Insurance Group in 2008. Mr. Morales has a B.A. from Oakland University. Mr. Morales’ executive management experience across a broad range of industries brings important expertise regarding operational and management issues considered by our Board.

Joseph D. Sarafa has over 30 years of experience as a practicing attorney and is the co-owner of a property management and development company in Michigan. Mr. Sarafa was elected to the Conifer Holdings, Inc. Board of Directors in 2012 and named the Chair of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee in 2015. Mr. Sarafa is very involved in the community, serving multiple businesses and charitable organizations in various capacities over the years and currently serves on multiple boards in an array of industries. Mr. Sarafa has a B.S. from the University of Michigan and a J.D. from the University of Detroit - School of Law. Mr. Sarafa’s legal experience and years of providing counsel to a broad range of industries brings important expertise in the areas of governance, compliance, and regulatory issues to the Board.