I began knocking on doors in Abilene, Texas selling life insurance in 1958. In 1985 we brought Western States Life to Texas. I held positions from a career agent to vice-president of marketing for a major carrier. We began Cure Financial (1984) which has grown to support hundreds of producers in the South Central Region of the USA. We are designed to be the greatest value to: Independent Insurance Professionals, Property Casualty Agencies, Financial Planners, Lawyers and CPA’s. We are Insurance product experts! We are committed to using creativity, innovation, and real-world expertise in designing products and services that generate easy-to-understand solutions to complex financial issues.(InsMark) I hold a BBA from McMurry University (1960) in Abilene Texas, Graduate of LIMRA’s 52nd Management Orientation School (1966) and various other educational pursuits.I am a Master Mason (1970) and 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason (1971) and a Shriner. I love to support the Scottish Rite Hospital in Dallas, Texas. Married Marian (1959) and we have two daughters, one son, six grandchildren and one great-grandson. Marian & I are members of Cedar Creek United Methodist Church. We were members of Abilene's “Team of The Century” years 1954 & 1955. Abilene won 49 straight games no loss or ties years 1954 to 1957