What inspired you to make a career move to HNI?

As my career advances, two factors are extremely import to me: culture and having a positive impact on the community we serve.   HNI has an incredibly strong culture of being game changers, and treating everyone with unparalleled professionalism.  The culture at HNI is based on having the courage to make bold moves that protect the integrity of our clients’ brand while advancing their overall performance.  Through their strong culture and focus on putting the client first, HNI has continued to drive results and make an impact for their clients and the community as a whole.

What were you most surprised to learn about HNI?

How truly engaged the leadership team is, and how focused they are on doing what’s right as opposed to driving increased revenue at the expense of our clients.  Their focus has had an amazing impact on the entire team and how we perform.

What would people be surprised to learn about you?

I’m not sure what would be surprising to the people that know me as I am an open book – I enjoy sharing what I’m working on and what is truly important to me.  My wife and I have been married for 27 years, and have been blessed with four amazing children that are the center of my life.  I could not have the focus that I do on my career and clients without their encouragement and continual support.

How do you plan to spend your mandatory 1 week unplug?

With family.  It will probably be in an environment where we can enjoy and appreciate the outdoors together as I feel that helps redirect your focus from the regular activities of our lives.  While I’d love to spend it on a boat fishing with everyone, that doesn’t have as much appeal for my entire family. 😊

Why did you choose the Insurance Industry as a career?     

My father and grandfather had successful careers owning their own personal-lines agencies, and that is what influenced me to get my degree in Insurance and Risk Management.  I personally enjoy working in benefits as I can have an impact on a lot of people, and the focus for each client is always different and unique based on their individual cultures and strategies.