I am a District Sales Manager for Erie Insurance - a key liaison between a Fortune 500 company and a large independent agency force. In this role, I am responsible for managing and motivating profitable growth in a well-established territory. I am able to do this by guiding my agencies in annual business planning, employee training, marketing, products, acquisitions, and key business opportunities. Prior to my current position, I served in the United States Army as an active duty Field Artillery officer. During my time in the military, I served in multiple capacities including: Battalion Operations and Planning Officer, Security Forces Advise and Assist Team Officer, Company Fire Support Officer. I experienced extensive leadership training and real world experience, and I was able to become very proficient at planning and execution, training, mentoring, networking, team-work, and team-building.I am competitive and take my work personally - I do not like being at the bottom of any list. I tend to be very self-driven and motivated, and proactively accomplish the tasks within my scope of business. I truly enjoy the networking associated with my role, but the most enjoyable times are when a plan comes to fruition, and I am able to achieve results while working with my agency force - both parties win.I have a BS in Business Administration from West Virginia University.