I grew up in Florissant, MO and relocated to St. Charles, MO in 1994. I started in the Insurance Industry in 1995 while still in college, working an internship for a major insurance carrier in their claims department. I graduated from Missouri State University in 1996 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Insurance and Risk Management. I have over 26 years of experience in the property & casualty insurance industry with the first 8 years in the claims department of 4 major insurance carriers. I joined HSGW Insurance in 2003 and became a Partner in January 2016. I have been married to my wife Colleen for over 20 years and we have 5 children. I believe my extensive experience in claims handling sets me apart from other agents who are mainly trained in sales.