Meet Your Sales Team!
Our sales experts look forward to talking with you! We can help you find and sell to your next clients.
Northwest Region

California, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
Don Bowen
Northwest Regional Sales Manager
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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
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(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
Chad Ashby
Southwest Regional Sales Manager
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Chad has over 20 years of experience in the insurance and financial services industry and brings a wealth of knowledge from both multi-line and life insurance agency experience. He wholeheartedly believes in the value and power of the relationship between the agent and client in the insurance process. Chad is excited to partner with producers who want to take their business to the next level.
Ally Little
Account Executive
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(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, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Wisconsin
Bob Fattore, FLMI
Midwest Regional Sales Manager
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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
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(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
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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
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(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
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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.
Adam Hayes
Head of Individual Lines
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With over 13 years in the industry, Adam has extensive experience supporting agents from both the carrier and agency sides. He has specialized in life, disability, annuities, and mutual fund solutions, and has served as a sales leader in both individual and worksite markets. Adam’s well-rounded background gives him a unique perspective, both serving agents and being an agent himself. He is passionate about helping agents grow their business while ensuring clients are well-protected for life’s uncertainties.
Brooke Ballance
Assistant Vice President, Sales Operations & Enablement
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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.
Max Coleman
Supervisor, Sales Operations & Enablement
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Max is an experienced professional specializing in sales operations and enablement. He oversees critical processes that drive efficiency, optimize workflows and empower sales teams to achieve peak performance. He collaborates closely with leadership to implement strategic initiatives, streamline reporting and ensure alignment between sales and business objectives.
Brent Easton
Account Executive II
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Brent partners with agents to tailor life and disability income insurance solutions for their clients, provides eApplication support and facilitates communication between agents and underwriting on pending business. He also trains new agents on the Illinois Mutual Agent Portal and conducts product reviews to ensure agents are equipped for success. Brent has earned his AHIP DI designation and is dedicated to delivering exceptional service and support to agents in every aspect of their business.
