AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Goosehead Insurance (GSHD)

Goosehead names Martin Thornthwaite general counsel; John O'Connor departs

Neutral Impact 3 of 5 leadership Written later

Goosehead Insurance named Martin Ellis Thornthwaite as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, effective March 30, 2026. The company also said John O'Connor is leaving effective immediately, and his separation terms will be disclosed when finalized. The filing gives no financial figures, so the effect on shareholders depends on the terms of the departure and on how the new legal leadership operates.

Key points

  • Martin Ellis Thornthwaite becomes General Counsel and Corporate Secretary effective March 30, 2026.
  • He most recently served as Senior Vice President and Associate General Counsel at RealPage, Inc.
  • John O'Connor is leaving the company effective immediately; his separation terms will be disclosed when finalized.

The filing

CompanyGoosehead Insurance (GSHD)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECMar 30, 2026, 5:58 PM ET
Accession number0001726978-26-000030

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change8.01 Other Events

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Written by AI on Nov 8, 2026, 1:55 AM ET, from this filing only. Written later: this filing was briefed after the fact, when past filings were added to the site, so the brief may be read with hindsight; the filing itself is the record of what was known on March 30, 2026.

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