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Introducing Our Sanford & Tatum Family: Kayla Tomlinson, Assistant Account Manager

What is your role at Sanford & Tatum? - Assistant Account Manager What is your background? - I did not have any insurance background when I started at S&T in early 2021. I have learned a lot during my time here...

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Introducing Our Sanford & Tatum Family: Alicha Christopher, Account Manager

- What is your role at Sanford & Tatum? - Benefits Account Manager What is your background? - I have worked on the carrier side of the industry since July 2001. Most of my time I have been on the customer service...

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Introducing Our Sanford & Tatum Family: Karen Thetford, Customer Service Representative

- What is your role at Sanford & Tatum? - Customer Service Representative What is your background? - I have worked at Sanford & Tatum for 7 1/2 years. This was my first experience working in the Insurance...

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Introducing Our Sanford & Tatum Family: Debbie Phillips, Account Manager

- What is your role at Sanford & Tatum? - Personal Lines Account Manager What is your background? - Many years of insurance experience. Have been in the insurance industry since I graduated from High School. What...

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Introducing Our Sanford & Tatum Family: Debby Wallace, System Administrator

What is your role at Sanford & Tatum? - As System Administrator for Sanford & Tatum, I help my fellow teammates with IT questions and whatever else they need. I help the COO with building maintenance and assist...

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Introducing Our Sanford & Tatum Family: Lisa Duncan, Account Manager

What is your role at Sanford & Tatum? - Commercial Lines Account Manager. I assist the Sales Advisors with obtaining quotes for the clients including best pricing and coverages for their area of business. I make...

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Introducing Our Sanford & Tatum Family: Karen Crow, Payroll Processor

- - What is your role at Sanford & Tatum? - Payroll Processor What is your background? - 34 years in Accounting and Payroll What is your favorite thing about working at Sanford & Tatum? - Sanford & Tatum,...

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Introducing Our Sanford & Tatum Family: Yolanda Barron, Personal Lines Team Leader

- - What is your role at Sanford & Tatum? - Personal Lines Team Leader What is your background? - I began my insurance career 3 years ago. What is your favorite thing about working at Sanford & Tatum? - The...

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Introducing Our Sanford & Tatum Family: Tina Leannah, Claims Advocate

- What is your role at Sanford & Tatum? - I am the Claims Advocate. I help with questions when you have a loss, report claims and help when issues arise. What is your background? - I graduated from the University...

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Introducing Our Sanford & Tatum Family: Tabatha Burgoon, Account Executive - Department Manager

- What is your role at Sanford & Tatum? - Group Life & Health Department Supervisor Account Executive (and Over Communicator) What is your background? - I was in the administrative side of the medical field...

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Introducing Our Sanford & Tatum Family: Dee Bartlett, Commercial Lines Department Manager & Account Manager

- - What is your role at Sanford & Tatum? - Commercial Lines Manager and Commercial Account Manager What is your background? - Lived in Lubbock my entire life and many years experience in the insurance industry....

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Introducing Our Sanford & Tatum Family: Sherry Walton, Risk Advisor

- What is your role at Sanford & Tatum? - Personal Lines Sales What is your background? - I started my insurance career with Sanford & Tatum as a part time Personal Lines Processor 24 years ago. What is your...

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Introducing Our Sanford & Tatum Family: Kyle Fannin, Risk Advisor

- - What is your role at Sanford & Tatum? - Commercial Lines Advisor What is your background? - I started my insurance career in 2001 with Cam Fannin Insurance. In 2017 I joined the Sanford & Tatum team. What...

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Introducing Our Sanford & Tatum Family: Steve Owen, Risk Advisor

What is your role at Sanford & Tatum? - Commercial Insurance Advisor What is your background? - I attended Texas Tech and obtained a Bachelor's in Business Administration. After graduation I worked for Justin...

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Introducing Our Sanford & Tatum Family: Jeremy Barbee, Risk Advisor

What is your role at Sanford & Tatum? - Commercial Lines Risk Advisor What is your background? - Prior to coming onboard with Sanford & Tatum, I was the owner of Roy Neal Insurance Agency for the last 7 years....

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Introducing Our Sanford & Tatum Family: Scott Peterson, Risk Advisor

What is your role at Sanford & Tatum? - I am a Risk Manager. What is your background? - My first job in Lubbock was a Unit Director for the Lubbock Boys and Girls Clubs, which introduced me to both the Lubbock...

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Introducing Our Sanford & Tatum Family: Tray Young, Risk Advisor

What is your role at Sanford & Tatum? - Group Benefits Advisor What is your background? - I worked sales and marketing in the medical and telecommunications industries. What is your favorite thing about working at...

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Introducing Our Sanford & Tatum Family: Eric Beam, Risk Advisor

What is your role at Sanford & Tatum? - I am a commercial lines risk advisor. In my role, I help insureds navigate the challenges of insurance and risk management; create greater transparency of the insuring buying...

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Introducing Our Sanford & Tatum Family: Jason Lowrance, Risk Advisor

What is your role at Sanford & Tatum? - Risk Advisor What is your background? - I have been with Sanford & Tatum for 3 years. Prior to that I spent 10 years in Medical Sales with focus in Diagnostic Testing...

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Introducing Our Sanford & Tatum Family: Douglas Sanford, Risk Advisor

What is your role at Sanford & Tatum? - Advisor & Cheerleader What is your background? - I had told my dad at about age ten I would work for and with him at the agency. Since junior high I spent at least a...

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Introducing Our Sanford & Tatum Family: Shawn LaQuey, Shareholder - Group Benefits Risk Advisor

- What is your role at Sanford & Tatum? - Shareholder - Group Benefits Advisor What is your background? - I started as a Benefits Advisor in 2007 and learned the industry directly from my mentor Rhonda Thomack....

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Introducing Our Sanford & Tatum Family: Michael Tatum, Partner - Commercial Lines Risk Advisor

- - What is your role at Sanford & Tatum? - Commercial Lines Advisor and Partner What is your background? - I graduated from Texas Tech in 2006 with a bachelor's degree in Economics. After completing my college...

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Introducing Our Sanford & Tatum Family: Mark Williams, Partner - Chief Operating Officer

- What is your role at Sanford & Tatum? - I am the Chief Operating Officer and a partner here at the agency. I help oversee the infrastructure that keeps our service teams working with the tools they need to help...

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Introducing Our Sanford & Tatum Family: Rhonda Thomack, Partner - Group Benefits Risk Advisor

- - What is your role at Sanford & Tatum? - Employee Benefits Advisor and Partner - What is your background? - I started as a Personal Lines customer service rep. in 1984. I became a Personal Lines Advisor and...

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Introducing Our Sanford & Tatum Family: Diannah Tatum, Co-Chief Executive Officer

What is your role at Sanford & Tatum? - I'm the Co-CEO at Sanford & Tatum where I do administrative work and handle long-time customers. - What is your background? - I began my career at the agency as a...

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