Lockton names Midwest COO

Lockton Cos. Inc. said Wednesday it is naming Brian Roberts chief operating officer of its Midwest operations.

Lockton said Mr. Roberts, who is based in Kansas City, Missouri, will be responsible for operations and business development for Lockton’s regional hub, including Chicago, Cleveland, Green Bay, Memphis, Milwaukee, Nashville, Pittsburgh and St. Louis.

Mr. Roberts is now executive vice president, director of operations, for Lockton’s Founders Series, which has offices in Kansas City, Des Moines, Michigan, Minneapolis and Omaha.

He will remain the broker’s chief diversity officer.

In his new position, he replaces Peter Caine, who left the company several months ago, according to a spokeswoman.

Mr. Roberts joined Lockton in 2009 after a career in Major League Soccer, including as a player for the Kansas City Wizards.