Sacramento, Calif. – The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) (CMTA) announced today that Lockton Companies has joined its membership, expanding the association’s network of trusted partners supporting California manufacturers.
Lockton is a family-owned insurance brokerage founded in 1966. As the world’s largest privately held insurance broker, Lockton serves as a strategic advisor to businesses around the globe, providing risk management, insurance, employee benefits, and retirement consulting with a client-focused approach rather than a traditional insurance sales model.
Leading Lockton’s engagement with CMTA is Spencer Scheitler, Vice President, who brings specialized expertise in risk management solutions tailored to the manufacturing sector. Spencer works directly with manufacturers to identify and mitigate the unique exposures they face, ranging from property and equipment breakdown to product liability, supply chain disruption, workforce safety, and the growing complexity of regulatory compliance in California. His focus is not simply on placing coverage, but on serving as a trusted advisor who helps manufacturers understand their risk profile, reduce total cost of risk, and build more resilient operations.
Manufacturers face a wide range of operational and workforce challenges, from managing risk and protecting employees to navigating an increasingly complex business environment. Through Spencer’s partnership with CMTA members, Lockton brings the resources of a global brokerage, deep carrier relationships, industry benchmarking, claims advocacy, and risk engineering delivered with the personalized attention that manufacturing businesses deserve. Lockton’s approach helps companies address these challenges with customized strategies that safeguard their operations and support long-term growth.
“CMTA is excited to welcome Lockton to our membership,” said Lance Hastings, President & CEO of CMTA. “Their expertise in risk management, insurance, and employee benefits will be a valuable resource for manufacturers working to protect their businesses and support their employees.”
“Lockton is honored to join CMTA and support California manufacturers,” Spencer Scheitler. “As a family-owned company, our independence allows us to focus solely on our clients’ best interests and deliver strategic advice that helps businesses manage risk and grow with confidence.”
Lockton’s partnership will add relevant expertise as CMTA advocates for a healthy business climate for California manufacturers.
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About CMTA
The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) has advocated for pro-growth laws and regulations before the California legislature and administrative agencies since 1918. The total output from manufacturing in California is $382 billion per year, roughly 10 percent of the total economic output of the state. Manufacturers employ 1.2 million Californians paying wages more than $25,000 higher than other non-farm employers in the state. For more information, visit CMTA’s website.
About Lockton
Lockton is a family-owned insurance brokerage founded in 1966. As the world’s largest privately held insurance broker, the company serves as a strategic advisor to businesses around the globe, providing risk management, insurance, employee benefits, and retirement consulting. Lockton’s independence allows the company to always act in the best interests of its clients and deliver customized solutions that help organizations protect what matters most.