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Nothing needs reforming so much as other people`s habits.
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| Our Team |
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R. John Taylor - President
John
has been in the business of providing insurance coverage to farmers since 1977.
In 1999, John formed CropUSA. John is a member of the Board of Directors of
Avista Corporation (NYSE:AVA, formerly Washington Water Power) [1985 - present], The Idaho
Heritage Trust [1989 - present], the State of Idaho Endowment Fund Investment Board
[1997 - present], and Pacific Empire Radio Corporation [1995 - present].
John graduated from Brigham Young University with a B.S. in Accounting and earned a
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Tom Scabareti - Chief Operating Officer
Tom
has over three decades of experience in the insurance industry. Tom has managed sales staff
as an insurance agency principal, as well as branch offices and regions for insurance companies. His
responsibilities have included new business development, product development, strategic planning and boardroom
presentations of concepts and products. Tom served as a consultant for the states of California and
Nevada for their workers compensation insurance reform initiatives and supported the IEA as a
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In addition to the insurance industry, Tom spent ten years in the
financial services industry with an emphasis on marketing, sales management, communications and
training. During that time he successfully launched financial products on a national and
international basis. He recently developed a proprietary affluent client personal risk management
program. This unique program provides both insurance and non-insurance solutions for his
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In 2011, Tom joined CropUSA as the Chief Operating Officer. He brings his skills and
background as a marketer, communications expert, sales trainer and management professional
to the company. |
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John Neumeier - Vice President National Sales
John
has over 20 years of sales, marketing, and executive sales management excellence, and leadership with CropUSA and the
industry. As Vice President and National Sales Manager, he has driven the company’s marketing plan and helped
develop a network of independent agencies that place business with the company. He has a wealth of experience
in developing and managing multiple distribution sales channels, national sales call centers, direct mail, business
development, marketing, brand development, operations, and national affinity partnerships. He is a strategic
and tactical contributor with valuable insight and knowledge to help the company face the challenges of explosive
growth and expanding territory. He is active as a chair and board member with a variety of non-profit and civic organizations. |
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Joseph Lopp - Regional Sales Manager
Joseph
adds over seven years of quota driven sales experience to
the CropUSA marketing team and during his tenure at Fidelity First grew company revenue every year
at industry leading levels. Joseph attributes his success to customer service and communication
skills, and a thorough knowledge of the products he sold. Under Joseph’s skilled management,
he opened a branch office in Denver which produced greater sales revenue than the corporate office after
the second month. Joseph is a member of the Chamber of Commerce, sings in his local church choir,
and is a nursing home volunteer. |
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Robert Dible - Regional Sales Manager
Robert
has spent 30 years in the financial services profession. He owned his own agency in Colby, Kansas specilizing in Life, Health, securities
and crop insurance since 1981. Robert has also been active in farming the past 20 years. He attended Fort Hays State
University graduating with a degree in Business and Accounting prior to his tour of duty in the USAF. He has been active in both community
as well as local and state school boards. Robert and his wife reside in Colby Kansas. |
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Jason Zwahlen - Regional Sales Manager
Jason
has over 10 years of experience in the insurance and finance industry. He has been active in his cattle operation for the past 10 years
on his family farm. Jason graduated from Kansas State University in a degree in agriculture and has worked in various aspects of the
agricultural industry. He stays active in local community activities and enjoys spending time with his family. |
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Vincent Carswell - Regional Sales Manager
Vince
has been in the financial services and crop insurance industry for over 28
years as both a sales agent and manager. He started his agency management
career in 1985 with a major insurance company. In 2007, Vince opened
his own successful multiline insurance agency in Oberlin, Kansas. He has won
numerous management and sales awards throughout his insurance career. Vince
also farms near Rexford Kansas raising wheat and corn. He is very active in
community affairs, Rotary, and serves on the board of directors for the Oberlin
Country Club. Vince also attended Fort Hays University. Vince lives in Oberlin,
Kansas with his wife Peggy. |
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Bryan Freeman - Vice President Information Systems
Bryan
has been with CropUSA's affiliates since 1982. Bryan was instrumental in the in-house development of software,
consisting of over two million lines of code. He has also been involved in the development and maintenance of
network applications and several internet sites which distribute and process information both to and from our customers
and agents. Bryan graduated from Washington State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science. |
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JoLee K. Duclos - Vice President, Secretary, Office Manager
JoLee
has been with CropUSA's affiliates since 1990. JoLee graduated from Lewis Clark State College on the President's List with
a Paralegal Science degree. Prior to joining CropUSA, she was employed by private practice attorneys in Washington State. JoLee
oversees all regulatory compliance, serves as corporate secretary, and manages the corporate office. |
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Aimee Gordon - Treasurer and Accounting Manager
Aimee
has been with CropUSA since 2002. Aimee graduated from Lewis Clark State College with a B.A. in Business Administration with an
Accounting Emphasis. Before coming to CropUSA, Aimee was the Office Manager of a logging company with operations in Idaho, Oregon,
and Montana. She has over eight years of accounting and management background, and oversees the daily operations of the Accounting Department. |
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