I am the foremost authority of Dad jokes and keeping up with (often futilely) my two kids. When I'm not trying to keep up with my kids I enjoy playing golf or a nice glass of wine with my Wife in those rare occasions when we get quiet. I'm a proud alum of The University of Illinois and love anytime I get to see a U of I basketball game in person. I make insurance as pain free as possible for business owners.My professional passion is building long term relationships with the business owners I insure and finding the right coverage to fit their needs.I have over 15 years experience as a commercial insurance account manager. I consistently make insurance easier for business owners by combining excellent service with business insurance expertise. While I work with business owners in multiple industries, I specialize in providing commercial insurance solutions for contractors and manufacturers. For contractors this means I make sure they have the right coverage to meet contractual requirements, provide certificates of insurance in a timely and accurate manner and make sure they understand the insurance coverage they are buying. I have my Construction Risk & Insurance Specialist designation because I am always looking to expand my insurance knowledge and expertise to further help contractors.I also provide business insurance solutions to small manufacturing businesses. Small manufacturers are constantly trying to do more with less, and I try to make insurance and risk management one less worry. I do this by providing the most up to date coverage specific to manufacturers, providing guidance for ever growing cyber risks and providing an outlet for HR assistance if needed.