Sandra Sharp, CPCU, ChFC, CLU, PMP is an Technology Manager at State Farm Insurance in Bloomington, IL. During her 25+ years at State Farm, she has worked in a variety of departments including Auto and Fire Claims, Systems/IT, Auditing, and Securities Products. In the Systems/IT department, she served as a Project Planner, Project Manager, Service Manager and Technology Manager. Born and raised in Texas, Sandra received a bachelor’s in business administration (BBA) from Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, with a specialization in Accounting and Management. She later received a master’s in business administration (MBA) from Walden University. She earned the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation in 1996, Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) designation and the Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) designation in 1998, and Fellow, Life Management Institute (FLMI) designation in 2007. She earned a Project Management Professional certification in 2006. She has been recognized by Toastmasters International as a Distinguished Toastmaster, the highest designation for a speaker.