The thing that fires me up the most is helping people–seeing them grow, develop, succeed. I’m so motivated and energized when I see people set and achieve their goals. That’s what makes IFC such a great fit for me. 

This company is passionate about building agents and agencies, and offers so many tools and resources. But more than that, everyone here really cares. It’s more than just a business to the IFC team, and that culture aligns so well with my passion.

I started my career in banking and mortgage, then moved into property and casualty insurance. Eventually, I took a risk and opened my own agency. I grew that for seven years, then sold it and accepted a position with Medica as an agency relationship manager serving Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota. My job was to help agents, and I loved it. The experience I gathered as an independent agent was so valuable. I understood the challenges within the insurance industry, especially for people who were just starting their careers. We worked to solve problems together and charted business plans for growth. And when we moved the needle, I was just as excited as they were.

At IFC, as regional director for Medicare and senior products, I continue to help agents and agencies become more profitable. I like to think of myself as a trusted resource. People know I’m here to help them and that when they succeed, I succeed. 

I want to do what’s right for each agent, so I invest a lot of face time into each relationship—listen carefully to make sure I understand a person’s goals, motivations, and strengths. Only then do I know how I can best support each individual agent.