Peter MacDonald visits with Ashley Napier and Brooke Willhite.  Peter will be an insightful presenter at the 2023 Young Agents Conference on September 28th and 29th. Peter brings a unique perspective of software technology to the insurance industry. As the Co-Founder and CEO of Wunderite, Peter is a well versed and knowledgeable speaker, he is passionate about helping agents achieve their goals and objectives, while sparking new thoughts and ideas for processes and procedures within their agencies. 

Brad and Ryan visit with  Vaughn Graham, Jr. Vaughn serves as property and casualty insurance and bonding agent and vice president at Rich and Cartmill in Tulsa. Vaughns commercial business is focused in areas of commercial construction, health care, manufacturing and other types of commercial risks. Vaughn joined Richard & Cartmill in 2009, following six years as a commercial lender at Bank of Oklahoma and Tulsa, where he served as vice president.

Vaughn graduated with a finance degree from the University of Oklahoma in 2003. Most recently in December 2014. Vaughn was voted in as a shareholder at Rich & Cartmill and is currently serving on the executive committee. He has served on various boards and committees in Tulsa, including the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Tulsa Area United Way and the Tulsa Zoo.

He is also active in various construction trade associations, including Association of Builders and Contractors, American Subcontractors Association of Oklahoma Association of General Contractors and the Independent Insurance Agents of Tulsa. Previously, Vaughn was the president of the Independent Insurance Agents of Greater Tulsa and chairman for the Young Agents of Oklahoma. Additionally, he was voted as the first Oklahoma Young Agent of the Year in 2015, which was voted on by his peers and insurance company representatives.

Currently, he serves on the state board for the Independent Insurance Agents of Oklahoma Association, BIGiOK as vice chairman, rolling into the chairman post in July of 2023. Vaughn and his wife Natalie have three children, Vaughn, the third, Eva and Corbin. 

Vaughn Graham, former president of Richard and Cartmell Insurance and Bonds, joined the insurance agency in 2003 through a merger. His commercial business focuses on construction, insurance, bonding, energy, physician and medically related, and other commercial risks. Vaughn has been a leader in the Oklahoma insurance industry, serving as chairman for the Association of Independent Insurance Agents of Oklahoma and president of the Independent Insurance Agents of Greater Tulsa. He has also served as chairman of the Independent Insurance Agents Young Agents Committee and a former chairman and executive committee team member of the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America. Vaughn is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma and is involved in the leadership of Tulsa, the Rotary Club of Tulsa, and is a volunteer mentor at Celia Clinton Elementary School.

Wes and Ashley speak with Marit Peters, the President & Executive Director of the Independent Insurance Agents of Texas (IIAT).  She has been working with agencies for years as an executive coach helping leaders untap human potential and create winning cultures.
Marit has worked in a variety of industries over her career including healthcare, technology, insurance, associations, and aviation manufacturing. Her core management modeling is developed from LEAN methodology.  She is certified with both the WHY INSTITUTE and KOLBE for leadership and talent management.
Marit is a passionate, innovative, success-oriented leader whose specialty lies in using strong relationship and business skills complemented with organizational design and strategic planning to create and sustain organizational growth and productivity.

Ryan and Krista welcomed Delaney Beller, President of the Beta Epsilon Chapter at the University of Central Oklahoma's Gamma Iota Sigma Fraternity, and Tana Altland of the Gamma Iota Sigma insurance fraternity. The group engaged in a productive discussion about the importance of pre-professional opportunities, such as internships, for young individuals seeking careers in insurance.

Ashley and Tom have a candid discussion with Jase as to his success in southern Oklahoma as owner of Riggs and Associate in Ardmore. 

Why is it important to be politically active in our industry as a Young Agent? Why is it important to have legislative lobbyists? Why is OKPac important to your industry? Answers to these questions are provided by experienced lobbyist Jamie Longacre.  Jamie is the president of Longacre Inc., a full service legislative marketing and consulting firm who is the current lobbyist for Big I Oklahoma.  Enjoy this very interesting conversation with Jamie and hosts Wes and Ashley.

Brock Elliot is a partner and producer at Elliot Group in Louisburg, Kansas. He has been in the insurance industry for 10 years and has held various leadership positions, including chairman of the Kansas Young Agent Committee, National Young Agent Board member, and Kansas Association Board member. He was named Insurpac National Young Agent of the Year by IIABA in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the insurance industry. Brock is a highly respected leader in his field and is dedicated to helping young professionals succeed in the insurance industry. 

A full conversation about health, leadership challenges and future perspectives from Denise Johnson. Ryan Smith and Jase Riggs visits with Denise and open the door to our longest episode to date. 

A great time visiting with Dr Tatum about his upcoming presentation at the Oklahoma Young Agents Annual Conference and a little in depth as to his book writing venture.  Great stuff!