Experience You Can Count On:
Our Clients know that they can depend on our expert and enthusiastic team. The average agent at "The Century Group" has over 22-years of experience, and our client service representatives have an average of 15-years of experience. Anytime you need us? We're eager to help you with assistance, advise and answers.
Management Staff:
Larry Laubach, CIC
B.S. in Biology from the University of Kansas. Received the designation of Certified Insurance Counselor in 1980. Founding Member of "The Century Group".
Specializes In: Technology Based Businesses, Financial Institutions, and Manufacturers.
J. Michael Nolan, CPCU
B.A. from Regis College. Received the designation of Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter in 1982. Founding Member of "The Century Group".
Specializes In: Manufacturers and Professional Liability Exposures.
Producer Team Members:
Ken Voorhes
Began insurance career in 1960. Formed own agency in 1973. Merged agency with "The Century Group" in 1998.
Gib Keller
B.A. from the University of Kansas, MBA from Central Missouri State University. Over 20 years of experience in the insurance brokerage industry. Specializes in: Contractors, Manufactures, and Property Intensive Risks
Lee J. Schicker
B.S./B.A. from U. M. S L. Served a combined 14 years as Underwriter, Marketing Manager and District Manager for the Hanover and Kemper Insurance Companies. Served combined 16 years in various capacities including Vice President of Sales and Marketing for 1 Regional & 1 National Insurance Brokerage Firms. Specializes in: Program Development & Risk Management of Commercial & Industrial Accounts.
Tom Sell, CPCU
Began insurance career in 1964 as a claims adjuster before moving into sales in 1969. I received my CPCU designation in 1977. Specialize in all lines of Commercial Insurance as well as Personal lines. Previously I was associated with 2 other local agencies before joining "The Century Group" in 2006.
Bob Denzel
After Receiving his Bachelor's degree from the University of Kansas in 1977, Bob started in the insurance industry with USF & G Companies, as a property/casualty underwriter. Since that time, he has worked for other insurance companies in various phases of operations, eventually moving onto the agency side in 1981. For the past 26 years, has worked as an independent agent concentrating in the construction industry and their specialized insurance needs including surety bonds.
He received his Bachelors of Science degree in Sociology from Kansas State University in 1995. Chad is a board member of the Kansas City Transportation Association, an allied member of the Missouri Motor Carriers Association and Kansas Motor Carriers Association. He started in sales in 1995 when he began his career with the Black & Decker Corporation. Then later became an independent manufacturer’s rep selling MRO and safety products to industrial users and food processors. Chad’s interest in safety and consulting businesses moved him to join the insurance industry with Wausau Insurance, a company owned by Liberty Mutual.
Commercial Insurance Account Team Members:
Margarita Negley
B.A. from Middle Tennessee State University. Began Insurance career in 1980. I have worked on the agency side as an Account Magager for the past 20 years.
Regina Santana
Attended the University of Kansas. Began her insurance career in 1984 as a personal lines marketing representative. Earned her Certified Insurance Counselor Designation in 2006. Transitioned to commercial insurance where she has worked on the company side in underwriting as well as the Independent agency side as an account manager where she has handled everything from small business to program business to large construction accounts. Regina joined The Century Group in 2009 as a Commercial Lines Account Manager.
Anne Borders
Began insurance career in an independent agency in 1994. I obtained my P & C license in 1997.
Marketing Specialist:
Linda Reilly
Started insurance career in 1976 with "The Chubb Group" in the Commercial Marine Specialty Department. Obtained property/casualty license in 1990 while working at Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. as an Account Manager. Since then, work experience for independent agencies has focused on marketing client accounts to insurance companies. Joined "The Century Group" in 2005 and is currently our Commercial Marketing Manager.
Personal Insurance Account Team Members:
Jeanetta Favour, CISR
Started her insurance career in 1995 in Dodge City, KS working with the local farm and ranch owners, specializing in crop hail insurance. She relocated to Arizona in 2000 and began working in the personal lines arena. Today she handles small business owner policies as well as all lines of personal insurance from Homes, Autos and Investment Properties to Boats, Motorcycles and RV's. Jeanetta is here to offer you personal assistance and advice for all your insurance needs.
Connie L. Raney, CISR
Began insurance career in 1972. Received the designation of Certified Insurance Service Representative in 1992. Joined "The Century Group" in 1997 from Nolan & Associates Insurance as a Personal Insurance Account Service Representative.
Internal Operations Team Members:
Jamie Kessler, Finance Manager
Joined The Century Group in 2008 as the Finance Manager.
Yolanda Louderback, Administrative Assistant
Joined The Century Group in 2008 as Administrative Assistant.
