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Farmers Insurance Awarded PRSA's Silver Anvil Award of Excellence
March of Dimes National Fundraising Earns National Recognition for Innovation and Creativity NEW YORK -- Farmers Insurance Group of Companies received a Silver Anvil Award of Excellence from the Public Relations Society of America PRSA. The Award of Excellence, which recognizes outstanding strategic public relations planning and implementation, was...
Ball raises money for diabetic children
Leigh MacHaffie is a tiny, energetic woman with hundreds of little ones she calls "my kids." She's the first person children and their families see when there's a diagnosis of diabetes at Memorial Hospital for Children. And she's there for them from then on. ...
One Day March of Dimes Major Fundraiser to Be Held at Farmers Insurance Home Office June 3, 2008
One Day National Fundraising Goal Set at More Than $2 Million LOS ANGELES -- Thousands of Farmers Insurance agents in cities across America have their sights set on June 3rd to raise more than $2 million for the March of Dimes in one day. Called "Be a Hero...
Farmers Insurance Celebrates 3rd Annual March of Dimes National Fundraiser at Home Office June 3, 2008
LOS ANGELES -- Thousands of Farmers Insurance agents in cities across America have their sights set on June 3rd to raise more than $2 million dollars for the March of Dimes in one day. Called "Be a Hero for Babies Day," this is the third year Farmers Insurance is...
Farmers Insurance Simi Valley Office Marches for Babies May 17th from Rancho Tapo Community Park
SIMI VALLEY, Calif. -- More than 70 Farmers Group, Inc. agents, district managers and employees from the Simi Valley office will conduct a "March for Babies" walking fundraiser May 17th for the March of Dimes. The Walk begins at 8:00 a.m. "It is a March of Dimes fundraising event...
Farmers Insurance Presents $1.5 Million Check to March of Dimes "March for Babies" at Griffith Park, Los Angeles April 26th
LOS ANGELES -- Farmers Insurance Companies President Robert Woudstra presented a check for $1.5 million on behalf of Farmers agents, district managers and employees at the March of Dimes, formerly WalkAmerica and now "March for Babies," event at Griffith Park in Los Angeles, Saturday, April 26th. "This is one...
Farmers Insurance Joins the March of Dimes "March for Babies" 2008
Please replace advisory dated April 8, 2008 due to multiple revisions. Please note the following changes: Time of Walk in WHEN section should read: 8:30 a.m. (sted 10:00 a.m.). Sara Hyde's cell number should read: 415-786-5903 (sted 415-786-5906). The revised advisory follows: FARMERS INSURANCE JOINS THE MARCH OF...
Farmers Insurance Joins March of Dimes "March for Babies" 2008 at Griffith Park, Los Angeles, April 26th
LOS ANGELES -- More than 400 Farmers Group, Inc. agents, district managers, employees and their families will join the March of Dimes "March for Babies," event formerly known as WalkAmerica, on Saturday, March 26th at Griffith Park, Los Angeles. "It is the March of Dimes premier fundraising event that...
Farmers Insurance Kicks off Its March of Dimes Fundraising Efforts for 2008
LOS ANGELES -- Farmers Group, Inc. CEO Paul N. Hopkins, joined by local agents and employees from Los Angeles will kick off the Farmers Insurance 2008 March of Dimes fundraising drive February 25 at 4670 Wilshire Boulevard beginning at 11:00 a.m. Farmers Insurance agents, district managers and employees raised...
March of Dimes Honors Farmers Minnesota State Executive Director and Farmers Employees at Gala Dinner
MINNEAPOLIS -- Farmers Insurance Minnesota State Executive Director Locke Pierce and all Minnesota Farmers Insurance agents and employees were honored at the 2007 March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction dinner held at the Radisson Plaza in downtown Minneapolis November 8, 2007. The Farmers Minnesota team members were honored for...
Decision Makers
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Charlie Butler | President |
| Hector Tejada | Founder |
| Floyd Trammell | Manager |
| Amber Rykal | |
| Anthony Cohen | Specialist |
| Chris Leblanc | |
| Doug Harness | Agent |
| Heather Madden | Property Adjuster |
| Helene Lohr | Commercial Agent |
Board of Directors
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Jane Forbes Clark | Chairman |
Elected to the board January 2007. Butler is President of Farmers and Merchants Bank a "sister" bank with a common ownership since 1991. He is graduate of the University of Wisconsin School of Banking and the University of Nebraska School of Commercial Lending. In 2006 Butler was named President of the Missouri Independent Bankers Association. He and his wife Connie have raised three children and are long time residents of the St. Clair area.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Farmers | President | Current |
| Bank of Sullivan | Board of Directors | Current |
| Missouri Independent Bankers Association, Inc. | President | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Immigrant Farming | Founder of Farmers | Current |
| Farmers | Founder | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Farmers | Manager | Current |
| Land O'Lakes, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Farmers | Current | |
| Hudson Insurance Agency, Inc | Current | |
| Hudson Chamber of Commerce | Board of Directors | Current |
| Spring Valley High School | Former |
A Partner in Monahans since 1977, Tony has been a Director of Monahans Financial Services since its formation in 1999. Tony is acknowledged as a leading Tax Planning specialist with a particular leaning towards capital taxes and trusts. He is a member of the Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners and is a specialist in dealing with Lloyds Underwriters and Farmers. Tony is married with 2 sons and his many interests include classic cars, classical music, theatre and travel.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Farmers | Specialist | Current |
| The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners | Board of Directors | Current |
| Monahans Financial Services Ltd | Director | Current |
Chris LeBlanc chris@leblancfamilyinsurance.com - Manager - grew up in the Edmond Community. He went to school at Edmond Memorial High School and graduated in 1992. He was a standout basketball player that eventually landed a scholarship to attend Texas A&M University. After finishing his basketball career, he came back to the University of Central Oklahoma to complete his degree in Business Management. He married his high school sweetheart Jeannie Alexander and now they have two beautiful children: Kamber and Korbyn. Upon graduating, Chris started an insurance agency in Norman. He was a captive agent with Farmers Insurance Group. After working with Farmers for 5 years, Chris decided to sell his agency in Norman and start an independant agency in Edmond. He was given a chance to be back home, in the communicaty he grew up in. Chris has had his independent agency since 2002. One of the main reasons Chris left Farmers was not having the best rates possible for his clients. As an independent agent, Chris is able to move clients to different companies if one becomes uncompetitive or experiences a rate increase. This is what created the slogan "We'll Shop The Best Rate For You." This is what gives independent agents a competitive advantage over the competition (Farmers, State Farm, Allstate, & others). So if you want a great rate with outstanding service keep the LeBlanc Family Insurance in mind.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Leblanc Family Insurance | Manager | Current |
| State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. | Current | |
| The Allstate Corporation | Current | |
| Farmers | Current | |
| Farmers Insurance Group | Agent | Former |
In 1971 after completing college and three years in the military, including a tour in Vietnam, Doug Harness decided to follow his father's footsteps as an agent for Farmers and build his own insurance agency. After almost 6 years as an Agency Owner, Doug decided to pursue a different career path and became a district manager for Farmers in April 1977. Now 35 years later, Doug has built one of the most successful district manager operations in the Farmers Insurance organization with 33 Agency Owners in 25 office locations throughout the metropolitan Portland area. Doug is proud that he has qualified for a number of awards in the Farmers organization including 5 prestigious President's Council selections. But, he is most proud of the people in his district that have achieved personal and financial success in building their own insurance agencies. During his free time, Doug enjoys running, gardening and traveling.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Farmers Insurance Group | District Manager | Current |
| Farmers | Agent | Current |
| Farmers Insurance Group | Agency Owner | Former |
| Farmers Insurance | District Manager | Former |
| Farmers | District Manager | Former |
Heather joined the Sams & Associates team in 2007 as a Property adjuster after two years with Farmers and six years with State Farm.A At State Farm she worked both in auto claims and in homeownera s property claims.A She has also handled Cat duty including hurricane Rita.A Heather has a BA in Psychology from San Diego State University.A Heather is Earthquake certified, and is based in Oakland.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Farmers | Property Adjuster | Current |
| Sams & Associates | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Lohr Insurance Agency | Owner, Broker | Current |
| Farmers | Commercial Agent | Current |
| The Blue Cross | Agent | Current |
| Lions Club | Director | Current |
| Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce | Board of Directors | Current |
| Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce | Active Member | Current |
| Lions Club | Member | Current |
| Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce | Active Member | Former |
| Manhattan Beach Lions Club | Director | Former |
Jane Forbes Clark is Chairman of the Board of Directors of The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. A member of the Board since 1992 and Chairman since 2000, she provides substantial museum expertise, philanthropic insight and management skill in this leadership position. Clark is currently Chairman of The Farmers? Museum and is President of The Clark Foundation, The Scriven Foundation and The Clara Welch Thanksgiving Home (Cooperstown, N.Y.) as well as a Trustee of Bassett Healthcare. She also serves as Vice Chairman of The Jackie Robinson Empire State Freedom Medal Commission, Trustee of The Little League Foundation and is past Vice Chairman and Trustee of The United States Equestrian Team and past Director of The United States Olympic Committee. A recipient of many awards and honors, Jane Clark has been recognized by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation with its Pillar of New York award; the Fire Department of the City of New York with their Humanitarian of the Year award; Harlem R.B.I.; the Baseball Assistance Team; and is a member of the Boys? Club of New York All Sports Hall of Fame. The Clark family has been a devoted steward of the Baseball Hall of Fame since Stephen C. Clark founded the Museum in 1936.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Farmers | Chairman | Current |
| National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum | Chairman of the Board of Directors | Current |
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