Type Of Business:
1) Insurance agency 2) Bank
Marketing Area:
1) Regional 2) Regional
Expertise:
Estate planning for individuals and business; Disposition of repossessed properties
Major Product/SVS:
1) Insurance policies and services 2) Financial services
Hobbies/Sports:
Camping with his wife, Betty; Spending time with his two grandsons, Isaac and Adam; Woodworking; Playing the guitar
Education Degrees:
Bachelor of Science in Business, Tusculum College, Greeneville, TN; High School Diploma
Affiliations Awards:
First Church of God, Greeneville, TN; National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors; The Gideons International
Charity:
Advisory Committee, Congressman Phil Roe; Former Board Member, YMCA
Number Of Years In Profession:
33
Number Of Years In Current Position:
3
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his religion, his faith in God, and the time he spent in the U.S. Marine Corps, where he learned discipline and never to give up or give in. Also, he credits the strong support of his wife.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession after working in a factory and joining the U.S. Marine Corps. He was able to attend school through the GI Bill, and then decided to pursue a career in the insurance field; he already had a few contacts in the industry. He became involved in the banking field through a friend in the industry. He was asked to join the advisory committee of one bank and was later recruited to the board of another bank.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mr. Crosswhite retired from Farm Bureau Insurance as one of the agency's leading insurance agents. He always ranked in the top 10 in sales, and he wrote two percent of its total business. He has always prided himself on his honesty and concern for treating people properly. He hopes to pass his knowledge on to his two grandsons. He tells them that success is when opportunity meets preparation. If one is unprepared when an opportunity presents itself, it will be difficult to handle. He encourages his grandsons to "be ready."
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
1) Serving as a general agent; Supervising seven agents, plus the office staff; Selling auto, life, property, farm and home insurance; Servicing 14,000 families 2) Serving as a member of the bank board and the asset liability committee; Reviewing loans
Education Certifications:
Life Underwriter Training Council Fellow; Chartered Life Underwriter; Certification in Estate Planning; Chartered Financial Consultant, The American College, PA
Awards/Honors:
Numerous Insurance Awards; Numerous Top 10 Sales Awards
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Mr. Crosswhite plans to remain with the Heritage Community Bank. He also plans to continue camping with his wife and helping his grandsons.