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February 3, 2021

Overcoming with Grit & Determination

Recently, on the “Inspire” Podcast, we announced our partnership with Priority Life Insurance Group. We spoke with our newest partner, Nick Ayala, and learned a little about his incredible backstory. Nick not only came from humble beginnings, he also has risen to the top several times in life. After playing professional golf —..

January 28, 2021

Welcome to the Family, CSG!

Recently, on the “Inspire” Podcast, we announced our most transformative partnership yet with CSG Actuarial. We spoke with our newest partners, Bryan Neary and Doug Feekin, about this pivotal change. Named for his children, Clara, Sam and Gus, Bryan started CSG Actuarial as a family business, bringing Doug on board shortly after. They’ve come a..

January 24, 2021

The “Go,” the “Whoa” and the “Glue”

On the “Inspire” Podcast, we heard from our newest Integrity Partners Todd Villeneuve, Dave Martens and Dave Thesing of IFC National Marketing. The three of them are more than just business partners. They’re also very close friends who work incredibly well together — in spite of their very different personalities. As they explained on the..

January 8, 2021

Rising Up from Tragedy to Serve Others

On our first “Inspire” podcast of the new year, we had a wonderful time visiting with our new partner, Jay Ebert from Best Value Insurance Services. Jay is one of the most caring and compassionate people in our business. He’s dedicated his life to serving others — and he knows as well as anyone the..

December 17, 2020

Bringing the Holidays Home to the Kozlowski’s

On the “Inspire” podcast, we gave an update on Breanna Kozlowski—Integrity Partner Rich and Victoria Kozlowski’s daughter who was critically injured in a golf cart accident during the summer. Breanna has been through multiple surgeries and continues to progress and heal. When Integrity Partner Karen Fredricks heard the news, she immediately went to work putting..

December 3, 2020

Integrity’s Newest Baby

On the “Inspire” Podcast, our Integrity Family grew by 5lbs 4oz, and 19 inches on November 23. Integrity’s Kendall Spence is the proud new mother of her baby boy Carter John Paul Spence, and we couldn’t be happier for her and her family. Take a look at her new bundle of joy. Carter arrived just..

November 20, 2020

A Partnership Years in the Making

On the “Inspire” Podcast, we heard Integrity Co-Founder and CEO Bryan W. Adams speak with his very good friend and new Integrity partner, Shane Van Loon of American Group Insurance. Integrity’s relationship with the Van Loon family goes back many years. In fact, Shane’s father, the late Howard Van Loon, was a great mentor to..

November 12, 2020

Life lessons from a Legend

On the “Inspire” podcast, we heard from our new partner Matt Smith, who talked about how his background in sports helped him learn how to respond to adversity and made him a stronger person. While Matt’s own playing days are behind him, his competitive spirit lives on in his daughters, Ava and Alaya. In fact,..

November 5, 2020

A Lifelong Calling and Commitment

On the “Inspire” Podcast, we were privileged to hear from Mel Rose and his son Paul Rose of Western Asset Protection, our new Integrity partners. Service has long been a big part of the Rose family DNA. For over 20 years, Mel served as a Pastor in a number of different communities across the country…

October 30, 2020

Built to Serve with Excellence

The “Inspire” podcast featured new Integrity partner and one of the best people in our industry — Wes Fischer, President and Founder of the Health Insurance Store. Wes shared the story of how his humble, blue-collar upbringing in Pittsburgh — and respect for his beloved Pittsburgh Steelers — helped instill a strong drive for excellence..

October 23, 2020

Passing Along Lessons of Teamwork

On the “Inspire” Podcast, we had a great time visiting with Sean Ruggiero, President of Advanced Market Sales and new Integrity partner. Sean is a passionate guy with strong values that keep him centered and focused. Growing up, playing sports and being part of good teams helped him form those values and overcome obstacles. He’s..

October 15, 2020

A Chance Worth Taking

On the “Inspire” podcast we heard from our new Integrity Partners and good friends, Ed and Beverly Shackelford, co-owners of The Assurance Group. Like all successful people, Ed and Beverley have worked very hard to achieve their goals. Ed shared the story of how he started working as a mechanic at textile plants near his..