Family Category: "Inspire" Stories

More Than a Business

Get a taste of the Integrity life and discover the people who are making it great.

August 1, 2025

Founder’s Court

On a special live on-location “Inspire” Podcast episode filmed during the 2023 Integrity Foundation Playground Build, Integrity Co-Founder Mike Wingate surprised us all with an ambitious dream — to build pickleball courts in Norfolk, Nebraska. And last week, with the help of fellow Co-Founders Tom Schueth and Bryan W. Adams, this dream became an exciting..

July 28, 2025

Building the American Dream

Many members of the Integrity family have come to America, hopeful for the opportunity to work hard and create a legacy for their families. On the “Inspire” Podcast, we heard the story of We The People Agency Founder Rodolfo Vargas, who through true grit and perseverance pursued his own American Dream. Born and raised in..

July 25, 2025

Lessons From The Mountain

Building a successful business can be a lot like climbing a mountain. The more one’s business grows, the more responsibilities there are. While on the mountain, the higher one climbs, the less oxygen there is and the harder it can be to continue. Both require a committed mindset to help push through and overcome adversity. Andy Riddle, President and CEO of Alliance Arete, understands that truth — not only as an inspirational leader in insurance, but also as an extreme hiker.

July 18, 2025

Teaching Teens the Power of Serving

In this industry, you can experience success with a focus on serving your community. Dave Cheatham, President of FFSG, understands that and takes pride in putting service first — not only in his business, but also in his personal life.

July 15, 2025

They’ll Never Work Alone

As professionals in the insurance industry, it’s our calling to be an advocate for our clients as we help them find the healthcare they need. At Integrity, we recognize how important service and partnership is in our industry — and how critical they are in building an amazing team. No one understands that better than Neil Booth, CEO of Medicare by AMA.

July 11, 2025

The Team Mom

At Integrity, we take immense pride in highlighting incredible leaders who put service first, both in their business and in their interactions with their community. Leslie McGuffie, COO of Axxess Benefit Consultants, is such a leader. She joined the insurance industry later in life, but service and family have always been on the forefront of her mind.

July 2, 2025

A Persuasive Pitch

Integrity is built upon a foundation of our core values; and we love seeing them reflected in our leaders’ personal and professional lives. Eric McGuffie, CEO of Axxess Benefit Consultants, demonstrates these values in his dedicated, hardworking and genuine pursuit to provide for his family. When you pair those qualities with the insurance industry, you will find an amazing leader.

June 27, 2025

The Advocate

In the insurance space, there is one defining factor that makes an agent an advocate: having a heart of service. Cecelia Brown, President of BBHA Insurance Services, is an outstanding advocate. You can see her passion for service in how she leads her team, is building her business, and stands up for her community. She sets a high standard for her agents to follow and leads by example.

June 25, 2025

Daughter of the Community

So many of our Integrity Family leaders are passionate about lifting others up and making real changes in their communities. Myrlande Charles, President of Elite Quality Insurance Group, shares that heart of service and knows why it is so prized within our industry.

June 16, 2025

The Courage to Be Capable of Greatness

With a deep commitment to building a legacy for her family, Vicena Hart joined her husband, Chris, in founding SOS Financial Agency to help give their kids a life she never had. She is passionate about helping not only her kids but her work family achieve a life full of success—a life she never dreamed was possible during her own childhood.

June 13, 2025

Becoming the Provider

Chris Hart, the founder of SOS Financial Agency, is a testament to the power of perseverance and dedication. Born and raised by a pastor and a teacher in Compton, California, Chris grew up in a family that focused first on serving others, but finances were always tight. From the example of his parents, he knew he wanted to make a difference in the lives of others, and he wanted to provide his family with the financial security he never had.

June 9, 2025

Momma Kat

For Kat Tennant, her work has always been centered around caring for people. Her passion for service can be clearly seen shining throughout her career, first in the administrative and business side of the health industry and then as President of Premiere Senior Advisors. If you ask her agents, they will tell you she most..