Type Of Business:
Property casualty insurance
Expertise:
Operations; Underwriting and sales
Hobbies/Sports:
Basketball; Skiing; Outdoor activities
Education Degrees:
Bachelor's Degree in Economics, University of Missouri, Kansas City
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlight of his career was having held senior leadership positions in multiple functional areas. He has been able to identify and develop talented individuals who have grown and are helping to drive the industry today and into the future.
Charity:
Habitat for Humanity; NW Blood Bank; Multiple Sclerosis Society
Number Of Years In Profession:
35
Number Of Years In Current Position:
3
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to effective leadership in developing people and driving change throughout an organization.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession because underwriting gave him a good appreciation for the challenges and financial aspects of the business, as well as a good understanding of the value this product brings to individual consumers. Mr. Popko states that this is a vital industry that helps drive the economy and provides needed protection to individuals and businesses when they need it most.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Overseeing operational processing support for the Western half of the country for all small commercial product lines of business sold through the independent agency distribution channel
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Mr. Popko aspires to be in a senior leadership position within financial services.