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jdtoney Administrator 
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Tell us a little bit about yourself. Include what town you're in as well as how long you've been in the insurance industry. Don't forget to update your profile (see the My Account button at the top right)! Nice to meet you all -- I am sure there will be many familiar faces and names! |
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jdtoney Administrator
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My name is Jennifer and I actually live in Newton, NC, although I have been working on the UltimateStaff website (based out of Lewisville, TX) for about 3 years now. I am 33 years old and have been in web and print design for about 10ish years. I've been married for 7 years and have a rambunctious little four-year-old son. I am so thankful for this job because not only can I work from home, I am able to get to know some of the marvelous insurance staff out there like you. Many of you have been so sweet and fun to work with and I feel blessed to be able to work on this community project. |
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tonyad48 Member
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Hi my name is Tonya Dillard, I live in Richardson Texas and work for a company that is located in Dallas. I am originally from Michigan and have lived in Texas for 20 years, so I call Texas my home now. I have been married for 18 years and have a 14 year son. I have been in the Insurance Industry for 30 years (yeah I am old) and currently am a Account Manager for a Insurance Company that specializes in School business. I love being in the Insurance Industry, you meet alot of really neat people. It is a "safe" profession to be in. I really have enjoyed this website, I look at it every day, I like the pictures and the receipes the most. I also like the stories and the vendor information. We need more vendors. Well Enjoy everyone! Tonya Dillard |
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jdtoney Administrator
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Welcome Tonya! Since you're the first one to post anything, I awarded your account with 1,000 points. Woo hoo! As far as vendors, tell us who you like to work with in our Vendor forums. You all are the experts at it, so share your info. Jennifer |
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tonyad48 Member
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Thank you very much! I will have to get back with you on the vendors. Enjoy your evening. Tonya |
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meguerrero Member 
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jdtoney wrote: Tell us a little bit about yourself. Include what town you're in as well as how long you've been in the insurance industry. My name is Melina I am from Houston TX. I am a mother of 2 sets of twins. I have been in the insurance business for about 3 years. |
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adriennemarie Member
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Hi, my name is Adrienne Esquibel. I live in Devine, TX. It's about 20 miles south of San Antonio. I will be married for 10 years this November!! I'm excited that I've made it this far. I have two beautiful boys 6 and 5. My oldest, Ethan, is counting down the days because he turns 7 on June 27th. I love to hear the excitement in his voice. I currently work for a State Farm Agent in San Antonio, TX. I have been in the insurance industry for 10 years altogether. I started with a State Farm Agent in San Antonio in 1997. Then my husband and I moved to California......beautiful!! I worked for an awesome company, SullivanCurtisMonroe Insurance Brokers, in the Commercial Dept which was an experience. I hope I did this correctly. I love the site, I look daily and encourage others too. Have a Marvelous Monday!!! Adrienne Esquibel |
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gr82bme Member 
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Hi, my name is Tammy Richardson. I live in Venus, TX and work for State Farm in Midlothian, TX. I have worked for State Farm for 10 years. I will be married for 20 years on July 3rd to my wonderful husband, David. I have a 17 year old daughter, Shanynne, (pronounced Shannen) that will be a senior in High School in the coming year. I love being a member of Ultimat Staff. The site is very informative. My favorite area of the site is the Community Section. I love the photos and sales/service ideas that come from other members. |
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aegreen05 Member 
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Morning everyone, I'm Ashley and I work in Waco, TX @ State Farm. I attend Baylor University as a full time student pursuing BBA in Marketing.  |
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JulieC Member
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Hello Everybody My Name is Julie Carroll I work for State Farm in Wichita Falls, Tx. I have been her since Oct 1984 so I am officially an old timer. Love what I do especially the people. Love Ultimatestaff I sign on everyday. I get a kick out of doing the trivia and seeing what I know & especially what I don't know. I also enjoy the funniest follies. Isn't it amazing in the insurance business the different claims & funny events you get to witness. Thanks Jennifer for all your work getting me in the forum you have been great to work with. Well everybody have a great day.  Julie |
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mandf4521 Member 
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My name is Michelle Morphis and I work for a State Farm agent in Midlothian, TX. I have been in the insurance industry since 1998 when I started with State Farm by accident. I needed a job and my grandparents State Farm agent needed a secretary and i have been around ever since. I like that in the offices i have worked in, i didn't have just co-workers, i ended up with friends. The thing i like most about my job in insurance is that it is never the same. Every claim has a little something different, every policyholder has a different personality, different situation and different needs. In insurance, nothing is exactly the same. I was introduced to Ultimatestaff in December by my co-worker and have checked the site almost daily ever since. I like the trivia and enjoy reading the answers. I also like the community page with pictures and recipes. On a personal note, I am the proud mother of two boys. My youngest is 9 and the oldest one is 12 going on 17. I married my highschool sweetheart Frank in 1994. I hope you guys reading this have learned a little something about me. Can't wait to read about each of you. Enjoy your week!!! |
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ybat2001 Member 
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Welcome all...My name is Tabatha Parker and I work for Auto Ins. Discounter's out Houston,TX....I been have with the company since Aug. 98 and enjoy what I do. I enjoy helping others meet there needs in the Ins. industry. I'm married to a wonder guy and we have 5 kids, 4 horses, 3 dogs and a few fish...No I don't live on a farm  ...But sometimes, just sometimes I fell like I might ...I enjoy the site and have learned alot from the site..so for the new comers..I hope you enjoy the site as much as I have..... |
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shonda Member 
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Good day ladies, my name is Shonda Morris and I live in the little "city" of Granbury Tx. Its a nice little town, very historic, very touristy, and getting very busy! I have been in insurance business full time since Nov 1993 so for about 14 yrs now and loving most minutes of it! I have 4 spirited boys ages 13, 11, 3, and 2 years old. They keep me very busy and work is actually relaxing time for me, no problems here can begin to compete with what my boys come up with so I enjoy coming to work and I love my coworkers. Mine is a family run agency started in 1983 my papa did insurance and my grandma did income taxes and when he passed away, my mom stepped in for him and my senior year I started working part time then eventually full time helping my mom in our growing insurance agency. Eventually my cousins, aunt, and sister started working here also so I started helping my grandmother during tax time and when she sadly passed away Christmas Eve of 2001 I took over doing the taxes permaneatly and insurance during off seasons and handling more of business end of the office, agency agreements, licensing, employement, advertising, you get the picture. I love my job and my life and thats me! |
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blondie Member 
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Good morning all my name is Linda and I have been in the insurance industry for 8yrs. I was born in Canada and moved the USA in 1990 where I lived in CA now I am in Austin TX. I have two wonderful daughters and 7 beautiful grandchildren three boys and four girls. Have a wonderful day each and everyone of you. Linda |
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lgina811 Member
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Hello im Regina Lancaster i work for Auto Insurance Discounters in Sugarland, Texas. I have been employed here since April 1997. We sell standard & nonstandard auto policies, home and commercial insurance. I have been married since July 1990 (wow seems like forever) have 3 beautiful children and a even more beautiful 4 month old puppy named sugar she is a maltese poodle mix she is so sweet. I love ultimate staff especially the daily trivia i learn something new everyday from ultimate staff |
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isabelurias Member
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my name is isabel urias of yuma arizona. i have been a member of ultimate staff for over a year. i have been in the insurance industry for 14 years. i enjoy spending time with my family. |
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pamelarou Member
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Hi my name is Pam, I live and work in Odessa, TX. I have been in the insurance business for 10 years and I work for a GREAT State Farm agent. It has taken me a while to log in, but I am here now !!! I have 2 girls that are 20 and 17, they are great !! We have a lot of fun together, I have been married for 28 years to a wonderful guy. Reading the forum, it sounds like I am the oldest person, but I still feel 20 !! I look forward to talking to all of you . |
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chloe3197 Member 
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My name is Lynn. I am from Austin, TX and have been in the insurance industry for 11 years now. |
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Ang Moderator 
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I am Ang and work in Waco, Tx .. 24 years with State Farm (Longview then Waco) I work with Sare.. |
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Ang Moderator
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aegreen05 wrote: Morning everyone, Whoo scary seeing you here! ahahhaahhahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa |
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DebbieG Member 
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Hey! I'm Debbie from Waco, TX -- yes, I know Ang and Sare well!! I started in the insurance biz in 1992 with a State Farm agent in McGregor, TX. I then moved to the indepent agency world in 1998. I love it! I have two sons, one is 26 and a teacher and coach. The other is 18 and will attend Baylor Univ in Aug. He'll move from being and only child to sharing a dorm room with two others. The beginning of life in the "real world"!!I have been married to my husband for nearly 21 years. I love Ultimate Staff! Thanks for letting non-State Farm insurance people on this site. Last edited on Tuesday June 26th, 2007 05:12 pm by DebbieG |
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Dana97 Member 
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Hello Everyone, My name is Dana Rowe and I work for State Farm in Waco, Texas. I am married to a wonderful man who is an Assistant Athletic Director for Baylor Univeristy and I have two children. My oldest is 22 and is a senior at Tarleton State University and my youngest is 19 and is a Sophomore at Baylor University. I have been working in the insurance business for about 5 years (all at State Farm) and really enjoy the customser service part of insurance. |
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Sare Member 
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I'm Sarah and live in Valley Mills but work in Waco with Ang. It's a BLAST working with your best friend. (Of course, we give our boss a hard time with all our FUN.) |
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bfleniken Member
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Hello, My name is Beth Fleniken and I work for Wes London, Statefarm Insurance. I have been in the insurance industry for about 5 years total and love it. The work is rewarding and take pride in being able to say I work for a great Organization. I have three children, My oldest, Chris is a College and Career Pastor at New life Worship Center, My second, Alex is the music minister at New Life Worship Center in Lufkin and plays drums in a band on Saturday nights at The East Texas Jamboree. My daughter, Karlye is 15 and recently we adopted a new daughter, Ashley that is now 16. I have been married for 26 years. I have two adorable mini dachshunds that are like children to me. look forward to meeting new members through the new Ultimate Staff Forum |
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April Member 
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Hi....I am April, and I live in Waco. I work for State Farm, and love it  I am originally from Granbury..shout out!......but moved to Waco to go to school. My husband Mike and I are both students, he will graduate before me though! I have an awesome 7 year old son, Haegan, who is my world!! Last edited on Thursday June 28th, 2007 06:47 pm by April |
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isabelurias Member
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Good Afternoon, I'm Isabel and I work for Farmers. |
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kylorsmom Member 
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My name is Kelly Morris. I live in Mckinney Texas and work in Plano for a SF agent and have bene here for 9 yrs. I am a single mom to a wonderful 10 yr old son. His baseball year round and football during the season keeps me EXTREMELY BUSY besides work! I am going back to school this fall and pushing myself along that when my kiddo goes off to college i'll get into agency myself. It's a ways away, but i am still young enough that I have a whole life ahead of me to do this! I love what I do, my boss has been a great mentor for me and I'm loving life as it is!  |
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tcoats Member 
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Hi everyone! I'm Teresa and I'm work in Longview, TX for Allstate. **Thanks for the forum, a GREAT idea! |
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jdtoney Administrator
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kylorsmom wrote: I am going back to school this fall and pushing myself along that when my kiddo goes off to college i'll get into agency myself. It's a ways away, but i am still young enough that I have a whole life ahead of me to do this! I love what I do, my boss has been a great mentor for me and I'm loving life as it is! Good for you Kelly! We'll cheer for you every step of the way. You can do it! Check out the little nugget of inspiration for women: http://ultimatestaff.mywowbb.com/forum18/43.html |
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kylorsmom Member
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wow!! clicked on your link, and thanks! That's awesome and I will definitely pass that along to others. I love the site here and the forums...it's great. I have finally got caught up at the office and can actually ENJOY now! thanks for all your hard work! |
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gar Member 
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Hi Ya'll, I am gar from Wichita Falls, Texas State Farm. I love UltimateStaff and this site just adds more fun. I log on just about every day. I have enjoyed it so much.   |
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Ang Moderator
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Hey GAR ..Do ya know or work for Tim Short.. He's an agent there that used to be here. And welcome K's mom and TCoats.. (i'm old Longview staffer too but was with State Farm) Glad this group is growing! |
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tcoats Member
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Ang wrote: Hey GAR ..Do ya know or work for Tim Short.. He's an agent there that used to be here. Thank you! Looking forward to having fun & getting to know everyone. Sorry it took so long for me to get here - but I just got the email today about the forum. |
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gar Member
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I work for Cheryl Botkin!!!! |
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vickie Member
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Hello, my name is Vickie Worrell. I work for a State Farm agent in Frisco, TX. I have been in the insurance business for 17 years. I am the mother of 2 teenagers. |
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Squaw Member
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Hi. My name is Tammy, but here in Oklahoma, I sometimes go by Squaw. I live on Lake Texoma, I work for State Farm agent Greg Phillips in Durant OK. I have been with State Farm about 8 years, and I love my job. Some of my favorite things to do outside of work include gardening, rock hunting, singing, dancing, traveling, and spending time with family, friends, and my dog. Oh yea, and I love to Have Fun at Work with Ultimate Staff. |
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tcoats Member
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Squaw wrote: Hi. My name is Tammy, but here in Oklahoma, I sometimes go by Squaw. I live on Lake Texoma, I work for State Farm agent Greg Phillips in Durant OK. I have been with State Farm about 8 years, and I love my job. Some of my favorite things to do outside of work include gardening, rock hunting, singing, dancing, traveling, and spending time with family, friends, and my dog. Oh yea, and I love to Have Fun at Work with Ultimate Staff. Hi Tammy What do you do when you go rock hunting? |
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urutex Member
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Hello everyone!!! My name is Gisel Cross. I live in Mesquite, TX and work in Richardson, TX at a State Farm agency. I have been in the insurance industry for about 7 years and working at an agency for a little over 3 years now. I love it. I work with a couple of GREAT people. I am married (12 years in August), we have 2 boys, 12 & 1. They are a hoot. Oldest is in football, youngest is in EVERYTHING!!! Love the site. It is a lot of fun. I love the auctions. Those are always a lot of fun. Especially when it gets down to the wire.......man it really heats up. Keep up the GREAT work. It is a chance to get some good info and also a chance to take a break and laff with all sorts of ppl in the industry. Thanks ULTIMATESTAFF!!!!!! |
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barrelracingbuckroo1 Member
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Hi, I am Becky. |
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tcoats Member
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urutex wrote: Hello everyone!!! I have a boy 12 and a girl 3 - do people ask you if you're crazy also? LOL |
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barrelracingbuckroo1 Member
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I have a 2 yr old & an 11 yr old. I think I am crazy!!! |
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tcoats Member
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Somedays I feel a little crazy, but I tell peole I love the gap - they are totally different children and don't compete for attention by acting out. (like me & my sibling did lol) I posted pics of them in the kids section... |
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barrelracingbuckroo1 Member
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My little one fights with the older one as if the were the same age. He is a wild man. |
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trsyzdek Moderator 
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HI! My name is Tanna. I work for a State Farm Agent in Spring Texas. I love my job here and I am so glad for this site - it comes in handy during my down time! I can not stand to be with out anything to do! I think that the forum is awesome and I am so glad it was created - Thank you! |
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ldod Member
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Hello to everyone. My name is Gaylynn Smith and I work at State Farm in Hixson, TN. I have been with State Farm since 1981 and have worked for agents in TX and TN. I have been married for 20 years and have 1 daughter. |
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lisa Member 
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Hi. I'm Lisa Stagg I live in Spring, TX which is about 45 minutes North of Houston. I have been married for 19 years to my high school sweetheart. We have 3 great kids. I work for an independent agent. I have been in the insurance industry for about 7 years. |
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Ang Moderator
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Welcome Lisa and Idod!!!!!!! Idod.. you sound like you are me! Except I started for State Farm Feb '83.. heheehee but been married 19 years and have a daughter.. |
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Debo Member
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Hello!! My name is Debbie (Debo) and I work for State Farm Agent in Longview, TX. I have been with State Farm for 24 years! I started working part time in college and somehow I stuck! |
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Debo Member
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I know you enjoy your job if you work with Ang! Never a dull moment. |
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cindy.mulkey.iwda Member
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hey squaw, your mom said hi! |
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Debo Member
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I have been married 19 years and have two kidos! |
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devotedmom Member
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Hello, my name is Sheila McFarland and I have been doing this insurance thing for way too long...14 years. I have three boys ages 9, 11 &14. I am wife to Sly. I put God above all elese and let the rest fall into place. I enjoy ultimate staff, it is something I look forward to everyday at work. Be blessed and have a great day. Sheila |
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Lisa Richter Member
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Hi! I'm Lisa Richter, and I work for a Farmers agency in Cedar Hill. I have been in the business for about 1 1/2 yrs now, and just got licensed in May w/P&C & LH. Tried leaving the agency for a while, but ended up starving to death on commission only, so I came back in July. I am married to Ken, and we have 1 son who just started Kindergarten this year. He's a mess. Will do pics next time. See ya soon. |
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Squaw Member
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Sorry I didn't answer to your question earlier. When I go rock hunting, I walk along some of the sandy bank areas of Lake Texoma looking for fossils, arrowheads or whatever else interesting I can find. I love it. I have found a lot of interesting things even some petroglyphs and pictoglyphs. |
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tcoats Member
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Hi Lisa & Sheila! Welcome aboard! Squaw- that sounds fun, like going on a treasure hunt. To be honest - I have to go look up those last two words |
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mandepigg Member
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Hello everyone, My name is Mande Pigg (yes like the animal). I live in Robinson Texas and I work for a State Farm Agent in Waco. I am new to Texas I have only been here since May. I worked for a State Farm Agent in Oregon for a year and a half. I moved here to be close to my Fiancee Carl. I am the proud mother of 6. I have a Daughter Emily who is 15 the oldest and the only girl. Ron who's 13 and Kenny who's 7. I also blessed to have 3 step children Preston 6, Dakota 7 and Jason 12. I am excited about joining Ultimate Staff and have sent it to my friends in Oregon. |
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jdtoney Administrator
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Welcome Mande~ we're glad you joined! |
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carmen Member 
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Hello. My name is Carmen. I was born in Dallas Texas and moved to Longview Texas in 1976. Longview is in beautiful East Texas. After graduation I continued to work at a figure salon as a technician and sold memberships. I went on to work in clothing sales, and even auto and industrial parts sales. I had taken a course in salesmanship to graduate early! Little did I know it would end up being a career for me. I am now 48 and have two children that I like to say were my special orders from God because they are just what I imagined. My son is Jesse, 18 and my daughter is Carly, 15. I love them so much. When I started selling insurance they were young and didn't know what an insurance agent was. They told everone in school I was a "secret agent!" Well when my daughter had career day she learned what an insurance agent does. How cute she looked in my suit and briefcase. My co-worker introduced me to this site and I am really looking forward to using it. |
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jdtoney Administrator
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Welcome Carmen! Let us know if you have any questions and enjoy the site!! Jennifer |
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tcoats Member
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So glad you made it, Southside Sister! Last edited on Thursday January 24th, 2008 09:04 pm by tcoats |
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ckruse0866 Member 
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Hi! My name is Connie Kruse, I am from Wichita Falls, Tx. I work for State Farm Insurance - Morris Stone, Agency and I have worked for State Farm since 1990. I have two wonderful boys Heath age 21 and Brier age 16, so I have my hands full with them. They are pretty much my life. I was introduced to Ultimate Staff by a Co-worker Julie Carroll whom is a member. I had to see what she was over there doing every day when she was not working (pretending to be working) and so here I am. . So for right now I am just exploring trying to figure out what everything is and what is going on... Connie |
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jdtoney Administrator
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Welcome Connie~~ Glad to see you've joined us! Jennifer |
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