Young Agent Ambassadors

Michigan Young Agent Ambassadors are the eyes and ears on the street helping young agents connect with Big I Michigan and its resources. An Ambassador is a Big I Michigan Partner who is out in the offices of our member agents and regularly attends Big I Michigan events.

If you are interested in becoming a Young Agent Ambassador and are a Big I Michigan Partner, contact Aleisha Wenzlick ...

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Sally Gordon, 2023 YA Ambassador

2023 YA Ambassador of the Year:
Sally Gordon, Arlington/Roe

Ambassador of the Year Award

Since 1998, the Big I Michigan Young Agents Committee has annually recognized a special company or vendor representative for their outstanding efforts, support, promotion and commitment to Michigan Young Agents. The Young Agent Ambassador Award is presented at their annual conference.

Award Criteria:

Supporter of Michigan Young Agents Committee
Member of Big I Michigan
Recruits young agents to participate in events
Goes above and beyond to help the Council and young agents

Young Agent Ambassador of the Year

2023 - Sally Gordon, Arlington/Roe
2022 - Brian Dimmick, Grange Insurance
2021 – Brian Barton, Pioneer State Mutual
2019 – Mike Maurer, Accident Fund
2018 – Tom Humphreys - Olivet College
2017 – Mark Maurer, Keystone Insurers Group

YAC Master Award Winners

2016 – Rich Lehman, Olivet College
2015 – Taras Shalay, Burns & Wilcox
2014 – Jerry Fetty, SMART I.T. Services
2013 – Terri Bettinger, Paul Davis Restoration
2012 – no award given
2011 – Wendy Loveless, Arlington/Roe
2010 – Jason Rhines, Expert Services
2009 – Paul Davis Restoration
2008 – Lisa Hartt, Titan Insurance Company
2007 – Denny Bauer, County Insurance & Financial Services
2006 – Jerry Fetty, SMART I.T. Services
2005 – Rich Fasi, Harleysville Lake States
2004 – Patt Avila, Enterprise Rent-A-Car
2003 – Melissa Bushor, Henderson Glass
2002 – Teresa Breed & Stephanie Holstad, Titan Insurance
2001 – Ron Devers, Auto Glass Specialists
2000 – Rob Mani, Fremont
1999 – Lynn Uroda, Accident Fund
1998 – Dan Wortman, Frankenmuth

2022-23 Ambassadors

By Partner Tier

Platinum Partners
Andy Fischer, Arlington/Roe
Sally Gordon, Arlington/Roe
Rachel Vasiloff Citizens/Hanover

Diamond Partners
Mark Harrison, Frankenmuth
Ryan Lehr, Frankenmuth
Bill Schmidt, Progressive

Gold Partners
Tom Anderson, Michigan Insurance Company
Brian Barton Pioneer
Tom Asila, Safeco
Lisa Kimmey, Imperial PFS
Kendra Prenzler, Secura
Steven Yavorsky, Aspera Insurance Services

Silver Partners
Brian Dimmick, Grange Insurance
Mike Fox, Michigan Millers Mutual
Beth Goodman, Accident Fund

Bronze Partners
Craig Cole, ICW Group
Kristy Galecka, CRC Group
Juan Ramirez-Ortega, CAMComp Workers Compensation

Ambassadors