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Northwest Region

California, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
Don Bowen
Regional Sales Director
dmbowen@IllinoisMutual.com
Don possesses over 25 years of insurance sales experience, mainly in regional leadership roles. He is passionate about serving the needs of the “middle market,” and partners with agents in his territory to help them build their practices with the products and service Illinois Mutual is known for.
Gary Bokamp
Account Executive
grbokamp@IllinoisMutual.com
(800) 437-7355, Option 2
Gary has over a decade of experience in sales and worked for a property and casualty insurer before joining Illinois Mutual. As an Account Executive specializing in individual life and disability income insurance, he supports agents by providing product expertise, assisting with quotes and helping them grow their business. Gary is committed to helping agents serve everyday individuals and families with the reliable products and personalized service for which Illinois Mutual is known.
Southwest Region

Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas
Max Coleman
Southwest Regional Sales Manager
mcoleman@IllinoisMutual.com
Max brings a strong background in insurance sales and relationship management to his role as Southwest Regional Sales Manager at Illinois Mutual. He is passionate about partnering with agents in his territory, serving as a trusted resource and helping them grow their businesses. Max is committed to understanding each agent's unique goals and providing the support, solutions and service they need to succeed in today's competitive marketplace.
Ally Little
Account Executive
allittle@IllinoisMutual.com
(800) 437-7355, Option 2
Ally brings a thoughtful, collaborative approach to her role as an Account Executive, partnering with agents to identify individual life and disability income insurance solutions tailored to their clients’ needs. She is passionate about helping agents grow their practice and offers strategic support and insight while building strong, lasting relationships grounded in trust and partnership.
Midwest Region

Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Wisconsin
Bob Fattore, FLMI
Midwest Regional Sales Manager
bbfattore@IllinoisMutual.com
Bob brings over 25 years of industry knowledge to his role at Illinois Mutual, including business, auto, home and life insurance sales experience. Bob is passionate about interacting with his agent group and being the trusted intermediary between them and the company. His goal is to provide value in assisting agents by incorporating protection-based insurance concepts and practices and supporting efforts in every way to grow their business.
Shay Smith
Account Executive
sasmith@IllinoisMutual.com
(800) 437-7355, Option 2
Shay is an Account Executive specializing in life and disability income insurance solutions. With extensive experience in the insurance industry, Shay is dedicated to helping agents and clients secure long-term financial stability through tailored coverage options and expert guidance. She is passionate about building strong partnerships and focuses on delivering innovative solutions that meet the unique needs of each individual and organization.
Southeast Region

Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia
Eric Klimek
Southeast Regional Sales Manager
edklimek@IllinoisMutual.com
Eric brings over 10 years of experience in the insurance industry, with a background in life, disability income insurance, long term care and investments. He believes that the foundation of any financial plan starts with insurance protection. Eric finds that listening to and learning from the producers he partners with helps him meet them where they are, bringing unique value and perspective to each conversation.
Tasha Guth
Account Executive
tnguth@IllinoisMutual.com
(800) 437-7355, Option 2
Tasha is an experienced Account Executive specializing in individual life and disability income insurance coverage. Throughout her career, she has partnered closely with agents to deliver tailored solutions that meet their clients’ needs and drive success. Her approach is rooted in reliability, clarity and trust—ensuring each interaction is straightforward and supports long-term relationships.
Lisa Hanson
Vice President, Sales and Distribution
llhanson@IllinoisMutual.com
Lisa has over 25 years of experience in the insurance and financial services industry. During that time, she has worked for Fortune 40 and 500 companies, as well as a highly successful insurance start-up. Lisa carries a passion for agencies, having started her career as a captive, multi-line agency owner. She is proud to be with Illinois Mutual, delivering on the promises made to our agents, policyowners and employees.
Rob Czerwinski
Head of Individual Lines & Worksite Sales
rlczerwinski@IllinoisMutual.com
Rob frequently travels the country to meet one-on-one with our agents. Rob uses his over 18 years of sales experience to train agents on best practices for talking to employers and employees about the advantages of our products. He is passionate about the benefits we provide because he has seen many families recover from financial hardships as a result of their benefits.
Brooke Ballance
Assistant Vice President, Sales Operations & Enablement
baballance@IllinoisMutual.com
Brooke has dedicated two decades to driving sales success and operational excellence. She focuses on empowering teams, optimizing processes and delivering strategic solutions that enhance performance and customer experience. Her deep knowledge of the industry and commitment to innovation make her a trusted leader and partner across the organization and within the field.
Leah Heuerman
Supervisor, Sales Operations & Enablement
lrheuerman@IllinoisMutual.com
Leah is a sales operations and enablement leader with over a decade of experience in financial services and insurance. She oversees processes that enhance efficiency, optimize workflows and support high-performing sales teams. With experience on both the carrier and agent sides, Leah has built strong relationships with agents, helping them succeed through onboarding, training and ongoing support. She works closely with leadership to drive strategic initiatives and align sales performance with business objectives.
