Our Leadership

Russ Bobbitt is a Native Floridian who has lived in Sarasota since he was 16. Russ graduated from Riverview High School in 1987, attended the University of Florida, and graduated from the University of South Florida in 1991. Russ started his insurance career in 1991 with RISCORP, a Sarasota based worker's compensation carrier. Russ handled large self-insured accounts that included contractors, hospitals, and governmental entities. In 1997, Russ made a switch to the agency side and became a producer at Purmort, Martin, and Mercier Insurance Agency. In 2004, Russ became a partner and now owns Purmort & Martin Insurance Agency with Larry Bowman.

A licensed Florida agent since 1996, Russ has licenses in Property and Casualty, Life, Health, and Surplus Lines. In addition to his licenses, Russ has earned the advanced insurance designations; Accredited Advisor of Insurance (AAI), Construction Risk Insurance Specialist (CRIS), and Certified Workers Compensation Advisor (CWCA).

Russ is active in the Gulf Coast Builders Exchange, where he is past Chairman and current Board Member, the Coalition of Business Associations (COBA) where he is the current Chairman, the Crowley Museum and Nature Center, where he is a Board Member and Chair Elect, the Greater Sarasota Sertoma Club, where he is the former President and Chairman, the 100 Club of Sarasota, and Leadership Sarasota, Class of 2011. Russ also coached youth sports in Sarasota for 12 years.

Russ and his wife, Nancy, have three boys, Nathan, Nicholas, and William. In his time away from the office, Russ enjoys spending time with his family and hunting, fishing, and reading.

April Gorris joined Purmort & Martin in 1995 and has over 35 years' experience in the insurance industry. April holds licenses for both Property & Casualty and Life & Health, and in 2004 she earned the Accredited Advisor of Insurance designation (AAI). Her primary roles in the agency are Director of Operations, Life & Health sales, and Commercial Lines Supervisor.

April has been married to her husband, Scott, for over 40 years. They have two daughters, two sons (in-law) and five grandchildren. April enjoys reading and fishing & camping with her family.