CEO: Sam Geraci

Sam Geraci is a 27-year veteran of the insurance industry and a recognized expert in P&C insurance, trends, and strategy. He is currently the CEO of Agents First, a group offering agents the perks they’d get if they were franchisees such as competitive intelligence, health insurance, discounts and training. Sam was the Enterprise Vice President of Strategy at American Family during a time the company more than doubled its revenue and capital. Before that he was the AVP of Strategy at Liberty Mutual and a Principal at the Boston Consulting Group. Sam lives in Madison, Wisconsin and loves learning about history.

Email: sam@theagentsfirst.com


COO: Caroline Geraci

Currently based in Madison, Wisconsin, Caroline began her career as a corporate attorney, working in large firms in Philadelphia and then Chicago. Having honed her skills in business law and strategic planning, she later applied them as a serial entrepreneur, leading successful ventures and founding multiple nonprofits. In addition to her COO responsibilities, Caroline coaches select entrepreneurs to build legacy-level businesses and still runs a real estate investment business. In her free time, Caroline enjoys getting outdoors to hike and capture nature’s beauty through photography.

Email: caroline@theagentsfirst.com



Fred Hippo

Chief Business Development Officer


District, state, and regional manager of exclusive agents (Shelter and American Family).

Expert in commercial lines and non-standard auto insurance.

Significant experience helping agents improve marketing and staffing.

Lives in Waunakee, Wisconsin

Email: fred@theagentsfirst.com



John Fentress

Partner

Started as an agency owner, winning Conference Of Champions 22 times

District, state, and regional manager of exclusive agents (Shelter)

Expert in life insurance 

Founder of Compass Consulting

Lives in Lexington, Kentucky

Email: john@theagentsfirst.com



Rob Quesnel

Partner

Started as an agency owner at American Family

District and state manager of exclusive agents (American Family)

Vice President of Marketing 

Expert in life insurance

Oversaw agent training

Lives in Snoqualmie, Washington

Email: rob@theagentsfirst.com


Chuck Manganelli

Partner

Started as a scratch agent, building it to 2,000 policies in five years

District and state manager of exclusive agents (American Family)

Strong background in commercial lines, life insurance, agency management, leadership

Oversaw corporate care center sales operations driving sales and customer satisfaction

Lives in suburban Chicago, Illinois

Email: chuck@theagentsfirst.com



Carolyn Gilb

Partner

Started as a scratch agent in Arizona

District, state, and regional manager of exclusive agents (American Family)

Expert in commercial lines overseeing commercial and farm for Amfam

Lives in Scottsdale, Arizona

Email: carolyn@theagentsfirst.com

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