About Us

Biographical Profiles


Dick Evans: Mr. Evans is President/CEO of Proliance Resource Group, LLC (PRG), which he co-founded in October 2004 to assist advisory firms in broadening their client offerings through strategic alliances with “best of class” solution providers. Dick has dedicated over 30 years to the insurance and financial services industry with a focus on sales, marketing and distribution management.

Mr. Evans provides clients and alliance partners his expertise in strategic planning, operational planning, distribution management, sales and marketing. He has extensive experience in assessing and orchestrating strategic alliances and outsourcing in the area of human resources, corporate benefit plans, insurance and financial services. In addition to involvement with various industry association boards and committees Dick has been a featured speaker on the topics of alliance building, leveraging distribution and business growth through partnering.

Dick received his B. S. in Marketing from Indiana University and has achieved additional industry designations including Chartered Life Underwriter, Chartered Financial Consultant, Fellow Life Management Institute, and LIMRA Leadership Institute Fellow.

Mr. Evans serves on the board of Summit Consolidated Group, ResourceOne Administrators, and Hatcher Garber and Boles, LLC. He is also a board member of Sales and Marketing Executives, International (SMEI) and is a lead partner for Dallas Social Venture Partners.
( revans@proliancerg.com )


Dale Young: Mr. Young is co-founder and board chairman of Proliance Resource Group, LLC. Mr. Young has over 30 years experience in the financial services industry working with companies and high net worth individuals. He is also active in politics and supports initiatives that positively impact business owners and businesses. Dale actively lobbies on healthcare and other important issues in Washington, D.C. and state legislatures. He is actively involved in his industry and community and sits on several boards and advisory councils.

Mr. Young brings expertise in helping identify and partner with service providers, distribution partners and other resource-rich entities for the benefit of corporate clients-particularly in the areas of human resources, employee benefits and insurance.

Dale received his undergraduate degree from Northeastern Oklahoma State University, majoring in political science and accounting. He has also earned the designations of Chartered Life Underwriter and Chartered Financial Consultant from The American College in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. Mr. Young is also CEO of Summit Consolidated Group, and he is currently board chairman for Southcrest Hospital in Tulsa, OK and also on the boards of ResourceOne Administrators, the Texas Association of Business and he is a member of Southern Methodist University's HR Roundtable. ( dyoung@yoursummit.com )