The People Behind Legacy
Meet Our Team
Insurance is personal, and so is the way we serve our clients. Our team brings experience, specialized knowledge, and genuine commitment to helping you protect what matters most.
Experience You Can Count On
LEADERSHIP
Legacy Insurance was founded on the belief that clients deserve more than a policy, they deserve a trusted advisor who will listen, advocate for them, and put their best interests first.
Brian Gries
President & Founder
With more than 20 years in the insurance industry, Brian leads Legacy with a relationship-first approach and a commitment to helping clients protect what they’ve worked hard to build.
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I’ve been in the insurance industry for more than 20 years, and 15 years ago, I took a leap of faith and founded Legacy Insurance. From the beginning, my goal has been simple: to build genuine relationships and serve as a trusted advisor—especially for business owners who need someone firmly in their corner.
I’m originally from Baltimore, Maryland, but I’ve called Colorado Springs home for many years. My wife and I are raising three amazing children here, and this community continues to inspire me to give back.
Sixteen years ago, I founded the Gries Family Charity to support single mothers and their children in our local community. Over the years, we’ve had the honor of helping more than 1,000 children. That mission is deeply personal to me and continues to shape how I lead, both personally and professionally.
At the end of the day, I believe in leading with a servant’s heart. I take great pride in being someone people can count on, for advice, advocacy, and a genuine commitment to putting their best interests first.
Guidance Built Around You
INSURANCE ADVISORS
From personal coverage to complex commercial risks, our insurance advisors bring specialized knowledge and a relationship-first approach to helping clients find protection that fits their needs.
Brynden Flick
Insurance Advisor
With more than 13 years of insurance experience, Brynden helps personal and commercial clients protect what matters most through thoughtful guidance and coverage tailored to their needs.
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I’m a proud Colorado native, born and raised in Colorado Springs. With a lifelong passion for the outdoors and a background in fitness, I began my professional career as a lifestyle coach before transitioning into the insurance industry.
With more than 13 years of insurance experience, I’ve found a true sense of purpose in helping clients protect what matters most. Legacy’s depth of knowledge and collaborative approach allow me to provide exceptional service and develop coverage solutions around each client’s individual needs.
I specialize in both personal and commercial insurance and am committed to providing thoughtful guidance and trusted support every step of the way.
Austin King
Insurance Advisor
Austin specializes in helping contractors, trades professionals, and nonprofit organizations address industry-specific risks with coverage designed around the work they do.
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As an experienced insurance consultant, I’m passionate about helping clients navigate real-life situations where the right coverage can make all the difference. I specialize in working with contractors and trades professionals, providing guidance tailored to the unique risks of their industries. I also have a strong background in supporting nonprofit organizations, helping protect their people, property, and mission.
Whether you’re building a business or serving your community, my goal is to make sure your insurance works for you.
A Colorado Springs native, I enjoy spending as much time outdoors as possible. When I’m not working with clients, you’ll usually find me camping, snowboarding, trail riding, exploring, or traveling with my wife. We now enjoy sharing that sense of adventure with our son.
Seth Brethauer
Insurance Advisor
Licensed since 2018, Seth specializes in insurance solutions for schools and educational institutions, helping clients navigate liability, property, security, and other specialized coverage needs.
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Licensed since 2018, I have developed a strong focus on providing comprehensive insurance solutions for schools and educational institutions. I understand the unique risks educational organizations face, from liability and property concerns to security-related exposures and other specialized coverage needs.
Originally from the East Coast, I now call Colorado home. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my large, tight-knit family, including my four amazing children. You’ll also find me behind a camera lens or exploring the backroads off the beaten path.
Here When You Need Us
CLIENT SERVICES
Our account management team provides knowledgeable, responsive support throughout the life of your policy, from answering everyday questions and updating coverage to helping you navigate the unexpected.
Keeping Everything Moving
OPERATIONS
Behind every strong client relationship is a foundation of thoughtful systems, clear communication, and dependable support. Our operations team keeps Legacy organized, connected, and moving forward.
Elle Shahade
Administrative Assistant
Operations and Accounting
Elle supports Legacy’s day-to-day operations and accounting administration, helping keep the agency’s financial processes, internal systems, and administrative functions organized and moving forward.
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With more than 17 years of administrative experience—including seven years supporting executive leadership—I’ve built my career around keeping complex organizations organized and moving forward. At Legacy, my work spans accounting administration, payroll and commission coordination, human resources, internal systems, compliance, and team support. I enjoy bringing order to complicated processes and making sure both our team and our clients can get the information and assistance they need.
I grew up on a small family farm in southwest Oklahoma and now call southern Colorado home. Outside of work, I’m usually restoring my historic Dutch Colonial with my family, reading a book, or adding another sewing or craft project to a list that is already entirely too long.
Contact Elle for questions about scheduling, billing, payments, or general agency questions.