Our People
Brian Donahue, President 
“Be a person for others and always do what is right.”
Brian didn’t choose a career in insurance, it chose him. “I was lucky enough to be in the right place, at the right time,” he says, reflecting back 35 years to the start of his career. He began his career with USF&G Insurance, serving as regional branch manager for Montana and Wyoming. “I have been very fortunate to work for two great companies in my career”. Brian joined Payne Financial Group in 1992. All these years later, he says “The insurance business fascinates me. To help people and businesses protect what’s important to them is very rewarding.” When asked about what he likes most about the work he does, “I get to help people succeed.”
Brian takes PFG’s mission statement of Clients, Colleagues and Communities to heart by putting clients first, treating colleagues with respect and trust always, and giving back to community with his treasure and talent.
Brian enjoys golf, running, skiing, travel and reading. He has two children, and lives in Billings, Montana.
Career at a glance
- 35 years of experience
- 19 year tenure at PFG
- Bachelor of Arts in General Business from Carroll College
- Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation (1992)
- Former Director for the Montana State Compensation Insurance Fund Board
- Former board member of the Montana Guaranty Fund Board
- Former Member of the Board of Directors for the Billings Rotary Club
- Former President of the Montana Chapter of CPCU
- Currently on the advisory council of Sitkins International
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