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Patty Clark, Commercial Agent Patty assumed her current position in March 1996. She is licensed in both Property/Casualty and Health. Patty entered the insurance industry in 1986 and has a diverse group of clients. Her specialty is Agri-business, Farm/Ranch and Equine Mortality. Her family's long history in ranching has made this area of insurance a perfect fit for her. patty.clark@beechercarlson.com |
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Gary Githens, Commercial Agent Gary is known as Mr. Insurance. He is passionate about insurance and putting together the best product for the client. He has been serving Central Oregon clients for over 30 years. Gary's work has included traditional product offerings as well as off premises risk management for city and manufacturing clients. He has receive the Safeco Award of Excellence for 13 consecutive years. gary.githens@beechercarlson.com |
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Butch Goette, Account Executive Butch joined Sage Insurance in February of 1998, assuming ownership in February of 2000. He previously held the position of vice president of marketing for Northern Insuring Agency, Plattsburgh, NY where he started his career in 1977. He has held positions on regional and national advisory boards for numerous insurance companies, including USF&G, Royal Insurance, CNA Insurance, the New York Schools Insurance Reciprocal and the New York Municipal Insurance Reciprocal. Butch holds a Bachelors Degree in history and Masters Degree in education from St. Lawrence University. butch.goette@beechercarlson.com |
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Julie Hammond, CIC, Branch Manager Julie joined Sage Insurance in 1993. She has been in the insurance industry since 1985. She was recognized as Insurance Woman of the Year in 1995 by the Insurance Association of Central Oregon. In February 2000, Julie was appointed Vice President of Operation and in January 2007 assumed the role of President. She holds a Bachelors Degree in management from Linfield College. julie.hammond@beechercarlson.com |
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Michelle Lauerman, CIC, Commercial Agent Michelle joined Sage Insurance in 2007. She previously worked for Sage as a Commercial Lines specialist from 2000-2004 and left to work as a Sales & Marketing manager for a local Insurance Company. She has been in the Insurance Industry since 1999 and received her Certified Insurance Counselor designation in 2003. Michelle holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Oregon State University. michelle.lauerman@beechercarlson.com |
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Jessie Telford, Commercial Agent Jessie joined Sage Insurance to support its rapidly expanding farm and agri-business, specializing in insurance for horse mortality, farm and agri-business. Having been raised working on her family ranch and through her experience competing professionally in rodeos and futurities throughout the United States, she possesses a unique understanding for the needs of her clients. Jessie is located in Sage's new office in Caldwell, Idaho, where she resides with her husband, who is recognized as one of the top cow horse trainers in the West. jessie.telford@beechercarlson.com |