I started my State Farm agency career in San Luis Obispo in 2014. I moved my office to Templeton the following year. Here is the story of how I became a State Farm Agent.
At 19 years old I joined the Arm as a Public Affairs Broadcaster. My Army journalism experience taught me how to quickly build connections with people, and uncover the amazing stories they had to share. I spent two years at Yokota Air Base, Japan, followed by three years working at the Army's flagship newscast, Soldiers Radio and Television in the Military District of Washington, D.C.
While we were both serving in the military, I met my husband, Ryan. He was just about to get out of the Marine Corps, and convinced me to try out life in "The Sunshine State" when I was finished my enlistment. It was in Florida that I got my start with State Farm. My mother-in-law was an office manager at a State Farm agency, and asked me to come in for an interview. I knew from that first time I stepped foot into an agent's office that State Farm agency was the career for me. I focused my energy on preparing myself for the role. A added a business minor to my college courses, got all of the licensing I needed, then studied under two excellent agents during the five years I spent as a team member.
On January 1, 2014, I realized the dream I had created for myself six years earlier, by opening the doors to my very own State Farm agency.
As a local State Farm insurance agent, everything we do is focused on the customer. Whatever someone’s financial situation, it is my goal to provide informed, compassionate service that gets to what matters most so we can:
• Help San Luis Obispo County families set clear goals for the future
• Protect farms and ranches in California with Farm insurance and Ranch insurance
• Personalize car insurance, home insurance, renters insurance, and liability plans to fit the needs of each individual customer
• Help determine accurate life insurance needs unique to each customer
• Help California residents with wild fire insurance, car insurance, renters insurance, home insurance and more
Our team works hard for customers because we understand that discovering that sense of purpose starts internally. We’re always learning from each other—we meet regularly to get up to speed on the latest in insurance and financial services to help keep our competitive edge.
Community involvement:
• 2022 All-Stars Coordinator - Templeton Youth Baseball League
• Past President - Templeton Chamber of Commerce
Awards:
• State Farm - Honor Club 2014 - 2021
• State Farm - Ambassador Club 2014 - 2021
• State Farm - Chairman's Circle 2016 - 2018, 2020-2021
• State Farm - Senior Vice President's Club 2016 - 2018, 2020-2021
• State Farm - Small Business Premier Program qualifier 2016, 2021
• Templeton Chamber of Commerce - Templeton Beautification Award 2016
For nearly 100 years, State Farm has been there to help our customers prepare for and recover from the unexpected. This past year was no different. We helped customers recover from another year of catastrophic events and the life insurance companies continued to be there for our customers,” said Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer Jon Farney.
We entered our 100th year with financial strength and record growth in our auto, home and life insurance businesses. We are pleased more customers are choosing State Farm as we remain focused on helping more people in more ways.
