Ted joined the agency in 1992 after graduating from Southwest Missouri State University (now known as Missouri State University). Ted helps clients and prospects identify their insurance exposures and tailors insurance programs to fit their special needs. He assists clients in commercial lines, personal lines, life, health and disability. Ted maintains membership in the Society of Certified Insurance Counselors (CIC). He currently serves on the board of directors for Mercy Hospital Foundation. He served on the board of directors for the Missouri Association of Insurance Agents (MAIA) from 2006 -2012. He served as president of the Union Rotary Club from 2012-2013 and president of the Union Chamber of Commerce in 2008. Ted is active in Immaculate Conception Parish and is a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 1576 in Union. When he is not working, he is spending time with his 3 children Laura, Will and Corinne and his wife, Kelly.