CEO: Sam GeraciSam 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. |
COO: Caroline GeraciCurrently 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 HippoChief Business Development OfficerDistrict, 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 FentressPartnerStarted 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 QuesnelPartnerStarted 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 |
Chuck ManganelliPartnerStarted 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 GilbPartnerStarted 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 |