About // Lechner Stauffer Inc.
Built on relationships.
Driven by purpose.
For over three decades, Lechner Stauffer has been the trusted risk advisor for businesses that build, develop, and manufacture the backbone of our economy.
Core Values
Spirituality
Our faith grounds every decision we make, providing the moral compass that guides how we serve our clients and community.
Family
We treat every client relationship like family — with loyalty, care, and a commitment that extends beyond the transaction.
Excellence
Continuous education and market knowledge ensure our clients receive the best possible outcomes.
Integrity
We advocate for our clients with honesty, placing their interests above all else.
Education
We invest in knowledge — both our own and our clients' — so every decision is informed, strategic, and empowering.
Our Mission
"To deliver exceptional value to our clients, employees, and communities as an independent insurance brokerage grounded in deep expertise and unwavering core values."
Our Vision
"To remain fiercely independent while building a nationally respected insurance brokerage defined by expertise, leadership, and service."
Our History
Seven decades of
building trust.
What started as a small Pennsylvania agency has grown into a respected middle and large-market brokerage, serving clients across the region with deep expertise and personal attention.
1956
Donald Lechner begins selling insurance policies in Pennsylvania, laying the foundation for what would become a multi-generational firm.
1967
The agency is formally incorporated, establishing Lechner Stauffer as an independent brokerage built for the long term.
1984
John Kauffman joins the firm, bringing a new generation of leadership and a deepening focus on commercial risk management.
1990s
Sustained growth drives the agency to $10M in annual premium placed, cementing its position as a trusted regional broker.
2000s
A strategic commitment to training, specialization, and technical expertise propels the firm past $20M in premium—with a sharpened focus on contractors and manufacturing.
2010s
Continued expansion into large-market commercial accounts grows the book to $35M in annual premium placed, with increasing depth in alternative risk solutions.
2019
Harrison Kauffman joins the firm, reinforcing the next generation of leadership and expanding the firm's sales capabilities.
2020s
Through disciplined specialization and client-first advisory, Lechner Stauffer now manages over $65M in annual premium placements across contractors, real estate, and manufacturing.
Strategic Leadership
Strategic Leadership Team
John KauffmanCPCU, ARM, CIC
President
Carol KressCIC, CRIS
Vice President
David Kauffman
Vice President
Linda Cook
Director of Operations
Harrison Kauffman
Sales Director
Leadership Team
Leadership Team
Anya Shultz
Director of Marketing
Morgan Smith
Director of Service Team
Becky Frank
Corporate Controller