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Sammons Appoints Successor to Retiring CEO and Chairman of the Board

Sammons Financial Group has appointed Rob TeKolste to succeed Esfand Dinshaw as chief executive officer and chairman of the board. Dinshaw will retire Dec. 31, 2026 after 27 years with the . . .

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