May 19, 2013
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Phillip Bacon
Secretary - Treasurer, Commercial Account Executive
Phone: (850) 878-2121 Ext: 239
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 Phil is a 1980 Graduate of the College of Insurance, New York, from which he received a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration. Prior to joining the Earl Bacon Agency, Phil was an underwriter for U.S.F.& G. in New York and Jackson, MS. |
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Robert K. Bacon
President, Commercial Account Executive
Phone: (850) 878-2121 Ext: 235
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 Bobby Bacon has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Earl Bacon Agency since 1995. He is a 1976 graduate of Florida State University with a Bachelors Degree in Accounting. In addition, Bobby holds post graduate designations as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Personal Financial Specialist (PFS), Chartered Property/Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF), and Certified Public Pension Trustee (CPPT). Bobby began his insurance career in 1981 and has extensive experience in all lines of insurance. He is also a founding Director of the Bank of Tallahassee and a Trustee of the Tallahassee Police Officers' Supplemental Share Retirement Plan. In 2004, Bobby was recognized by the Rotary Club of Tallahassee with its "Ethics in Business" Award and he was named the Outstanding CPA in Business & Industry by the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants. |
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Robert J. Nylen
Vice-President, Commercial Account Executive
Phone: (850) 878-2121 Ext: 237
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 Bobby attended Jacksonville University and Florida State University and has over 20 years experience in the insurance industry. He is a past-President of the Independent Insurance Agents of Tallahassee. |
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John Olewski CEBS
Vice President
Phone: (850) 878-2121 Ext: 242
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 Mr. Olewski holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Central Florida and has more than three decades of experience in the insurance business. He retired in 1994 as Regional Vice President of Employee Benefit Sales for the Southern Region of The Travelers Insurance Company where he was in charge of Employee Benefits and Managed Care Operations. Mr. Olewski holds the professional designation as a Certifiied Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS). |
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Phyllis Burkhart
Controller
Phone: (850) 878-2121 Ext: 223
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 Phyllis earned a Bachelor of Science in Community Services Administration and a Masters in Business Administration from Nova Southeastern University. In addition, she holds a Certificate in Business Management and has over 15 years experience in the field. Phyllis also serves on several non-profit charity committees throughout the community. |
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Jerome Campbell
Facilities Manager
Phone: (850) 878-2121 Ext: 245
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 Jerome keeps our office running smoothly, responsible for mail room, archiving and imaging tasks as well as supply orders. |
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Cindy Linn
Receptionist
Phone: (850) 878-2121 Ext: 221
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 Cindy skillfully manages our front office. She earned the Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR) designation in 2006. |
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Lauren Bacon
Phone: (850) 878-2121 Ext: 265
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Lauren Bacon is the fourth generation of her family to enter the Florida insurance business. She is a 2011 graduate of Rollins College earning a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science. During her time in college, Lauren worked in the Rollins IT Department and she has put that experience to work coordinating the Earl Bacon Agency's Social Media outreach. She is a recipient of the Leon County "Best and Brightest Award," a graduate of Youth Leadership Tallahassee (Class III), and has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award. Lauren holds the CISR insurance designation. |
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Phillip Bacon
Secretary - Treasurer, Commercial Account Executive
Phone: (850) 878-2121 Ext: 239
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Phil is a 1980 Graduate of the College of Insurance, New York, from which he received a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration. Prior to joining the Earl Bacon Agency, Phil was an underwriter for U.S.F.& G. in New York and Jackson, MS. |
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Robert K. Bacon
President, Commercial Account Executive
Phone: (850) 878-2121 Ext: 235
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Bobby Bacon has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Earl Bacon Agency since 1995. He is a 1976 graduate of Florida State University with a Bachelors Degree in Accounting. In addition, Bobby holds post graduate designations as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Personal Financial Specialist (PFS), Chartered Property/Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF), and Certified Public Pension Trustee (CPPT). Bobby began his insurance career in 1981 and has extensive experience in all lines of insurance. He is also a founding Director of the Bank of Tallahassee and a Trustee of the Tallahassee Police Officers' Supplemental Share Retirement Plan. In 2004, Bobby was recognized by the Rotary Club of Tallahassee with its "Ethics in Business" Award and he was named the Outstanding CPA in Business & Industry by the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants. |
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Terri Carson AAI
Commercial Account Manager
Phone: (850) 878-2121 Ext: 252
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 Terri has 20 years experience in Accounting & Management and switched to the Insurance Industry in 2001. She holds a 220 license with an Accredited Advisor in Insurance (AAI) designation and also holds a Life & Health including Variable Annuity License. |
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Cindi Cavallaro AAI, CPIW, MCP
Commercial Account Manager/IT Liaison
Phone: (850) 878-2121 Ext: 229
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 Commercial Account Manager/IT Liaison, Cindi has worked in the insurance industry since 1988 and is a past-President of Insurance Women of Tallahassee. Educational and professional accomplishments include a B.A. in Humanities, Florida State University, the Accredited Advisor in Insurance designation, A+ Certification from Comp TIA and a Microsoft Certified Professional designation. Cindi also holds the 220 Florida Property and Casualty license. She currently sits on the board of the ASCnet North Florida users group of Applied Systems as President. |
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Carla Glunt
Commercial Account Manager
Phone: (850) 878-2121 Ext: 258
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 Carla joined the Earl Bacon Agency in 2005. She has worked in the insurance industry since 1978 and obtained her Florida Property & Casualty 220 Agent's license in 1991. |
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Beverly Hamrick
Commercial Account Manager
Phone: (850) 878-2121 Ext: 249
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Beverly has enjoyed many years in the insurance industry. She joined the Earl Bacon Agency team in 2001. |
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Denise Hilgenfeldt
Commercial Insurance Marketing Assistant
Phone: (850) 878-2121 Ext: 254
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 Denise has been a licensed insurance agent since 1996. She is currently pursuing the Accredited Advisor of Insurance designation and holds a 220 General Lines license. In addition, Denise obtained an Associates Degree in Psychology from Purdue University, 1981, and is listed in the 2003 registry of “Who’s Who of Business Professionals”. |
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Amy Horner
Commercial Account Manager
Phone: (850) 878-2121 Ext: 257
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A long-time resident of Tallahassee, Amy has spent over 20 years in the insurance industry, employed by our agency since 1993. Amy obtained the Florida Property & Casualty Agent 220 license and attended Tallahassee Community College. |
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Wm. Keith Jones CPCU, CLU, ChFC, CASL, AAI
Commercial Account Executive
Phone: (850) 878-2121 Ext: 231
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 Keith is a Graduate of Florida State University, Magna Cum Laude, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Risk Management-Insurance (1981). In his 30-plus years in the insurance industry, Keith has earned professional designations as a Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Chartered Advisor for Senior Living (CASL), and Accredited Advisor in Insurance (AAI). He serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Risk Management and Insurance at FSU/College of Business. Mr. Jones is also an Emmy Award-winning sportscaster as a college football analyst for both the SUN Sports Network and FOX Sports Florida, serves as the color analyst for basketball on the Seminole/IMG Radio Network and is a featured Columnist for The Osceola newspaper.
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Kristina Jordan
Commercial Account Manager
Phone: (850) 878-2121 Ext: 262
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Nancy Klucher
Commercial Account Manager
Phone: (850) 878-2121 Ext: 228
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 Nancy has been employed with Earl Bacon Agency since 1975. She obtained her 220 Florida Property & Casualty Agent's license in 1995. |
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Barbara Lewandowski
Supervisor of Commercial Account Managers
Phone: (850) 878-2121 Ext: 233
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Barbara’s experience in an insurance agency began in 1972, with her tenure at Earl Bacon Agency commencing in 1987. Barbara holds the Accredited Advisor in Insurance (AAI) Designation and currently supervises all Commercial Account Managers in addition to servicing numerous Commercial accounts. |
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Van Madsen
Commercial Insurance Manager
Phone: (850) 878-2121 Ext: 234
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 Van holds the Accredited Adviser in Insurance (AAI) professional designation and a Bachelor of Science degree in Risk Management - Insurance from FSU (1984). He has worked on the agency side of the business in Tallahassee since 1984. |
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Will Messer
Commercial Account Executive
Phone: (850) 878-2121 Ext: 241
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 Will Messer specializes in providing cost benefit solutions to various business types with respect to risk management. Areas of expertise include property and casualty, worker's compensation, structured settlements, life and health insurance. Will began his career in 1994 and has experience with construction specialist, restaurants, law firms, physicians practices, and governmental agencies. As a rule of thumb, Will strives to bring an understandable approach to making risk management decisions easy. |
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Becca Musil
Commercial Account Manager
Phone: (850) 878-2121 Ext: 232
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 Becca graduated in 2010 from Florida State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Creative Writing. She joined the Earl Bacon Agency in 2010. Becca earned the Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR) designation and holds the General Lines Agent 2-20 license. |
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Robert J. Nylen
Vice-President, Commercial Account Executive
Phone: (850) 878-2121 Ext: 237
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Bobby attended Jacksonville University and Florida State University and has over 20 years experience in the insurance industry. He is a past-President of the Independent Insurance Agents of Tallahassee. |
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John Nylen Jr
Commercial Account Executive
Phone: (850) 878-2121 Ext: 240
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Mr. Nylen is a graduate of Florida State University with a degree in Economics. |
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Kasey Pressley
Commercial Account Executive
Phone: (850) 878-2121 Ext: 250
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 Mr. Pressley is a Graduate of Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Risk Management-Insurance. Previously, Kasey played professionally for the Chicago Cubs Baseball organization. |
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Suzi Reiter ACSR
Commercial Account Manager
Phone: (850) 878-2121 Ext: 227
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 Suzi’s insurance career began in 1975. She earned her Degree in Risk Management & Insurance from Florida State University in 1978. |
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Gail A. Stults CIC
Commercial Account Manager
Phone: (850) 878-2121 Ext: 238
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 Gail is a graduate of Western Michigan University with a Bachelor's Degree in Finance. Gail earned the Certified Insurance Counselor designation and holds a Property & Casualty 220 license. Her career has included both the company and agency side of the insurance business over 26 years. She is a past Vice-President of Insurance Women of Kalamazoo. |
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Cathie Brooks
Customer Service Manager
Phone: (850) 878-2121 Ext: 243
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 Cathie has obtained the Securities Series 6 and life, health, disability and annuities licenses. She has over 28 years experience in the industry. Her education includes Tallahassee Community College and certification as a vocational instructor from Florida State University. She is past president of the Sunset Rotary club where she lead her club to win the Club of the Year out of 49 other clubs in the north Florida region. She received the president of the year award for her achievements.
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M. W. “Bud” Carlson CLU
Agent
Phone: (850) 878-2121 Ext: 253
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 Mr. Carlson attended Florida State University and is a lifetime resident of Tallahassee, FL. He earned the Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) designation in 1976 and has been a Qualifying and Life Member of the Million Dollar Round Table for 21 years. Bud is past-President of the Tallahassee Regional Estate Planning Council and one of the principal organizers of the Community Foundation of North Florida. |
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Peggy J. Gainey
Senior Account Manager
Phone: (850) 878-2121 Ext: 256
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 Peggy is a Life and Health Agent with over 25 years of insurance experience. She specializes in Group Benefits and is also the Life and Securities specialist for the Agency. She began her career with the Florida Department of Education. After receiving her insurance license, she worked for Woodmen of the World and Bud Carlson, CLU & Associates before joining the Earl Bacon Agency. She is currently President of the Capital Area Association of Health Underwriters and a member of the Capital City Women’s Club. |
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Bart Goodson
Employee Benefits Broker
Phone: (850) 878-2121 Ext: 261
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 Bart earned his Bachelors degrees in Economics and Marketing from Florida State University in 1985. Prior to joining the agency in January 2005, Bart was the Regional Marketing Representative for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, Inc. here in Tallahassee. He is a member of Northside Rotary and The Florida Health Underwriters Association. |
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John Olewski CEBS
Vice President
Phone: (850) 878-2121 Ext: 242
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Mr. Olewski holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Central Florida and has more than three decades of experience in the insurance business. He retired in 1994 as Regional Vice President of Employee Benefit Sales for the Southern Region of The Travelers Insurance Company where he was in charge of Employee Benefits and Managed Care Operations. Mr. Olewski holds the professional designation as a Certifiied Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS). |
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Kim Steadman
Senior Account Manager
Phone: (850) 878-2121 Ext: 244
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Kim graduated in 1994 from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science in Sociology and has worked in the insurance industry since 1991. She holds the 215, 218 and 240 insurance licenses. Kim also volunteers with Leon County Schools where her daughters attend school. |
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Ken Stevenson CPCU, AAI, CPM
Employee Benefits Broker
Phone: (850) 878-2121 Ext: 255
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 Ken is an employee benefits broker for the Earl Bacon Agency. He specializes in providing benefit choices to the business community. In 2003 Ken was appointed by Governor Jeb Bush to serve on the Governor’s Task Force on Access to Affordable Health Insurance. Ken currently serves as the Vice Legislative Chair for the Florida Association of Health Underwriters. He is also a member of the City of Tallahassee CHSP Citizens review team.
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Pam Walden
Personal Insurance Account Manager
Phone: (850) 878-2121 Ext: 226
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Pam has been with the agency since 1988 and holds a 220 Florida Property & Casualty Agent's license. |
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Anita Kirkland
Personal Insurance Account Manager
Phone: 850-878-2121 Ext: 264
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 Anita is a 1969 graduate of Western Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. Her insurance career began in 1973. She holds a Florida Property & Casualty Agent's 220 license. Anita's accomplishments include Past President of The Independent Insurance Agents of Tallahassee as well as the Insurance Women of Tallahassee. She is a Past Chairman of the FAIA State Catastrophe Committee and from 1991-1995 was IIAT Coordinator for the InVest Program at Godby High School. In 1995, Anita was awarded with the Insurance Professional of the Year honor. |
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Carol Keyes ACSR
Personal Lines Manager
Phone: (850) 878-2121 Ext: 222
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 Carol's insurance career started with Earl Bacon Agency in 1988. She holds the Accredited Customer Service Representative (ACSR) designation. |
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Amy Hirsch CPSR
Personal Insurance Account Manager
Phone: (850) 878-2121 Ext: 225
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 Amy holds the 220 General Lines license. She has been with the agency since 1997. |
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Renee Ramirez
Personal Insurance Account Manager
Phone: (850) 878-2121 Ext: 248
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 Renee joined our agency in 2004. She is a 1989 graduate of Amos P. Godby High School. Her insurance career started in 1987, while in high school. She obtained her Florida Property and Casualty 220 license in 1998. Renee is also involved with several charities throughout the community. |
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