Western Financial Group Tuesday announced the resignation of Lana Wood, president of Western Financial Group (Network) Inc., effective November 30.

Network, one of Western Financial Group’s business units, is the largest property and casualty brokerage in Western Canada.

Scott Tannas, president and CEO of Western Financial Group, will assume Wood’s responsibilities on an interim basis.

The company will be conducting an executive search to staff the position on a permanent basis.

In announcing Wood’s departure, Tannas stated, “Lana’s dedication, hard work and strategic insight have been central to Western Financial’s rapid growth.”

Wood, who joined Western Financial Group in 2004, stated, “During my time here I have been proud to see our business more than double, and our network of office locations grow from 51 to more than 120.”