About Us

We're here to help our clients protect the things that matter most to them.

At Alpha Direct Agency, we understand that every client has unique needs and we pride ourselves on our ability to tailor our services to meet those needs. Whether you're a small business owner in need of general liability insurance or an individual looking for a comprehensive auto insurance policy, we have the experience and the resources to help you find the right coverage at the right price.

Our Mission

To simplify the insurance process and deliver peace of mind through comprehensive coverage and exceptional service.

Our History

Since our founding, we've been dedicated to a simple principle: putting our clients first, and this unwavering commitment has guided us in becoming a leading name in the community.

OUR PRINCIPALS

Emmanuel Osuyah

COO

Distinguished insurance professional with over 22 years of leadership in the industry, recognized for his commitment to excellence and strategic insight. He is the founder of Alpha Direct Agency, a full-service brokerage with a high-performance, values-driven culture, earning multiple Great Place to Work® recognitions. A tech-forward leader, Emmanuel has enhanced agency operations and products and is widely sought for expertise in agency growth through acquisitions and integration.

Brett Marks

CEO / CFO

Brett is a C-level executive and entrepreneur with the ability to strategically build and sell companies focusing on mergers and acquisitions, business development, strategy & risk management, operations, and capital raising. In the span of 23 years, he has taken 3 of his companies from start-up to being publicly traded on the Nasdaq and the American Stock Exchange and include, Clearview Cinemas (AMEX “CLV”), Cinedigm (NASDAQ “CIDM”), and Digital Cinema Destinations Corp (NASDAQ “DCIN”). Quite notably, Cinedigm was recognized by Deloitte as one of the “50 Fastest Growing Companies” by achieving over 14,000% revenue growth from its inception.

Dean Gentile

President

Dean is a seasoned insurance industry professional with over a decade of hands-on experience. In 2014, he acquired and launched his own agency, focusing on organic growth through strategic operations. Under his leadership, the agency expanded to $5M in renewal premiums from personal lines and $2M from commercial lines. He obtained securities licenses for variable insurance and retirement planning. In 2024, he successfully exited an exclusive elite agency model with Allstate Insurance to transition to the independent model, unlocking greater diversification and market expansion.