Greg Fears serves as Partner and Chief Operating Officer of 5 Stones Benefits Group, where he leads the firm’s operations, finance, systems, and infrastructure development.

Greg brings a diverse background spanning entrepreneurship, executive leadership, consulting, adult education, health and wellness, and business development. Over the course of his career, he has owned four companies and successfully exited three, while also holding leadership roles including Executive Director, Regional Operations Director, President, and Chief Operating Officer. He has helped scale organizations through significant organic growth while leading teams of up to 300 people.

Known as a strategic integrator, Greg focuses on building systems that remove barriers, strengthen execution, and elevate the capabilities of the people around him. He believes strong organizations combine innovative infrastructure with human connection so people do not simply gain access to benefits, but understand and use them in ways that truly matter.

Born in Okinawa, Greg raised his children in Florida before moving to the Chattanooga area in 2021 with his wife Donna. Outside of work, he enjoys ambitious home renovation projects and time with his children and grandchildren, Eli and Isaac.