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Missouri Employers Mutual announces the appointment of eight members to its Agents’ Advisory Council:

Mark Baker, Agency Principal and Chief Sales Agent with JBLB Insurance in Cameron, Missouri. Baker has more than 30 years of experience in the insurance industry.

Patti Hensler, Vice President of Operations with First State Insurance in Farmington, Missouri. Hensler has been in the insurance industry for more than 30 years.

Eric Kaup, President of Naught-Naught Insurance in Columbia, Missouri. Kaup has been in the insurance industry for more than 17 years.

Dave Linhardt, Chief Growth and Marketing Officer with Charles L Crane Agency in St. Louis. Linhardt brings more than 25 years of experience to his current position.

Nick Rayoum, Partner and Senior Risk Advisor with Lakenan Insurance in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri. He has served with Lakenan for the past 15 years.

Matt Speight, President and Account Executive with the Scott Agency in Montgomery City, Missouri. Speight has more than 18 years of experience in the insurance industry.

Tracy Stewart, Vice President of Commercial Insurance Operations with The Daniel and Henry Co. in St. Louis. She has been with The Daniel and Henry Company for more than 9 years.

Jeff Walters, Vice President of Business Development and Equity Partner with HM Risk in St. Louis. He has more than 17 years of insurance industry experience.

“Our agency partnerships are central to MEM’s sustained growth and success,” said Rene Eslinger, VP and Chief Sales Officer. “We value their critical insights as we work together to ensure we continue to deliver on our promise to keep businesses and their employees safe.”

Together, the newest group of appointees brings more than 130 years of insurance industry experience to the council. MEM writes exclusively through a network of more than 900 independent agents. The Agents Advisory Council is a group of 17 producers who bring issues to the table on producers’ behalf and advise MEM on different marketing strategies. All agents will serve four-year terms on the council.

Missouri Employers Mutual provides cost-effective work comp insurance to companies of all sizes. Across Missouri, more than 17,000 employers turn to MEM for our personalized approach and comprehensive safety programs. We protect employees, save lives and help organizations move forward with confidence.