Integrity Family News
A Team for Life
After 27 years of building a beautiful marriage, John and Kim Kight of The Cornerstone Group have built their success on a foundation of teamwork. This power couple has been in business together since they first married, but they really hit their stride when they started The Cornerstone Group. John and Kim…
We’re Counting on You to Vote for Integrity’s Got Talent.
Each and every one of our Integrity’s Got Talent finalists are truly wonderful. But only one can be the grand prize winner, and now it’s come down to just one more day! Don’t miss your chance to vote before today’s deadline: Friday, May 14th, at 5 PM CT. Our finalists have…
Alexis Williams Character Impressions to Support West Virginia Breast Health Initiative
Alexis “Lexi” Williams of Agent Pipeline made many of us laugh out loud to hear her vocal talents in her video, including a character impression of Pikachu and the meows of a cat you’ll think are the real deal. When selecting her charity, Lexi kept it close to home. Her aunt was diagnosed…
Leslie Haugen Sculpts with Love for American Diabetes Association
Leslie Haugen of North American Senior Benefits showed us she’s a woman of many talents with her video collection of art pieces — from sketch work and paintings to sculptures. She even created a brand-new sculpture of Medusa just for the competition, firing up her creative energy! When selecting her charity,…
Amber Bowen and Autumn Shields Clog Like Crazy for Make-A-Wish
Amber Bowen and Autumn Shields of The Alliance shared their talent for clogging long before they worked together. Growing up together as members of The Elite Feet Clogger in Burlington, NC, Amber was working at The Alliance and recommended Autumn for an internship that turned full time. But it was…
Opening day for Integrity Spring Training has arrived!
Dust off your corporate cleats and warm up your team-building muscles, because Integrity’s new employee compliance and engagement program, Spring Training, just kicked off its five-week season! Spring Training is our new annual employee program — a time when we all work together to tighten our processes and get our…
Paul Roberts learned grit from the best — his mom
Long before Paul Roberts founded Roberts Alliance, he experienced hardship while trying to graduate high school. He received his diploma in the end, but it was not without struggle. Though his academic pursuits were tedious, he found inspiration to work hard through the efforts of his mother. Paul grew up…
Ryan Bergman – Giving Back to Man’s Best Friend
Ryan Bergman of Neishloss & Fleming isn’t just a talented video editor, he is a dedicated dog dad to two adorable senior pups, Toby and Millie. Though Ryan’s Integrity’s Got Talent submission offers a lighthearted chance for the audience to chuckle, he is serious about giving back to his charity,…
Marc Meade — A Man With Many Talents
Marc Meade of Family First Life Tri-State has offered the comic relief we all need with his hilarious submission. From rollerblading to lip-syncing, Marc has a wide variety of talents that are sure to make you smile. He explained, “My talent is my ability to fall flat on my face and…
Amen Patron – Singing to Give Back
Amen Patron of The Assurance Group practically has music running through his veins. Singing isn’t just a talent for Amen; it’s a part of his identity. He explains, “I have always been involved in music. As a son of a pastor, I was the musical director in church. I sang and played…
A Team for Life
After 27 years of building a beautiful marriage, John and Kim Kight of The Cornerstone Group have built their success on a foundation of teamwork. This power couple has been in business together since they first married, but they really hit their stride when they started The Cornerstone Group. John and Kim…
Paul Roberts learned grit from the best — his mom
Long before Paul Roberts founded Roberts Alliance, he experienced hardship while trying to graduate high school. He received his diploma in the end, but it was not without struggle. Though his academic pursuits were tedious, he found inspiration to work hard through the efforts of his mother. Paul grew up…
Building a Life of Success
As the Founder and Managing Partner of Plan Advisors, Carlos Rivera is a seasoned builder of business. However, he is also an experienced creator of physical construction. Since he was five years old, Carlos has worked alongside his father in a cabinetry shop and continued later in life doing general…
Eyes on the Prize
Lance Hoeltke is known as a prize player across the board. From his time as a quarterback at the University of South Florida to his position as one of the managing partners for Plan Advisors, Lance knows what it takes to work hard and reap the benefits. At the University…
Finding Adventure Everywhere
New Integrity Partner Tim Brousseau, Executive Vice President of Deft Research, actively seeks out every opportunity for an epic adventure. Although revolutionizing the insurance industry is thrilling in itself, Tim loves to spend his spare time pushing himself to his limit. When he’s not helping clients with their health insurance…
A Career Hole-in-One
When new Partner George Dippel, Executive Vice President of Deft Research, isn’t revolutionizing the health insurance experience for consumers, he is an avid golfer. Though he is modest about his golfing prowess, George recently hit his first career hole-in-one on the green. While this was the first time George hit…
Hard Work Pays Off
In 2017, Grady Polcyn took a leap. With a humble attitude and an entrepreneurial heart, he shifted from his career in software and founded our newest partner Polcyn Insurance. Before Grady made his mark in the insurance industry, the software company he founded wasn’t doing as well as he had…
The Value of Partnership
After beginning his career in 1968, Ron Kellogg spent a half-century mastering the ins and outs of the insurance business — and used every working moment to serve his employees, agents and fellow Americans. Throughout his journey, Ron wore many hats. From an individual agent, to an agent trainer, to…
Learning Compassion by Serving Those Who Need It Most
One of the best aspects of the insurance industry is how professionals from different backgrounds unite to help their fellow Americans. Kevin Owens, President of Kellogg Insurance Marketing, took the lessons he gained in his youth watching his father work as a funeral director and applied them to his insurance…
A Sweet Example That Shows How Integrity’s Got Talent
We love all of the creative energy each member of the Integrity family brings. This week we announced our 2nd annual talent competition— “Integrity’s Got Talent”, where we are inviting every single employee to wow us with a skill that makes them unique. We can’t wait to see amazing talents…
Opening day for Integrity Spring Training has arrived!
Dust off your corporate cleats and warm up your team-building muscles, because Integrity’s new employee compliance and engagement program, Spring Training, just kicked off its five-week season! Spring Training is our new annual employee program — a time when we all work together to tighten our processes and get our…
A Perfect Surprise for this Gold Coin Winner
One of our final Gold Coin winners, Amy Zellmer of The McNerney Group, also happens to be a huge Steve Young fan. There were all kinds of prizes for our Gold Coin winners this Game Time—from Yeti coolers to Integrity backpacks filled with swag, to Patagonia jackets and vests. It…
A Game Time Sendoff from Steve Young
We’ve nearly made it to the finish line of our 4th quarter and Game Time season here at Integrity. We couldn’t be prouder of the hard work and enthusiasm we’ve seen from every one of our employees. Watch the video above and enjoy a quick message from our Chairman of…
Game Time Highlights Episode 6: End Zone Dance
We’ve made it to our final Game Time Highlight Video—Episode 6: End Zone Dance! And we are really ending Game Time on a high note—the competition was off the charts. We were blown away by the responses! We had so much fun watching the submissions and putting together the highlights…
Steve Young: “Work Hard When No One is Watching”
We had the honor recently to hear Steve Young share a personal memory of NFL legend Jerry Rice the day after their Superbowl victory. What he observed taught him a powerful lesson that he still thinks about to this day. And a lesson incredibly relevant to us right now, during…
An End Zone Dance-Off for the Ages
Our final Game Time Activity Challenge was a hit, and the competition was steep! We raised the stakes a little on this one and offered a $1,000 prize for the top-voted End Zone Dance by our Integrity employees. Well the votes are in and our winners have been chosen! We…
Steve Young on Using a “Better Toolkit”
Recently, we had the privilege of hearing from NFL legend Steve Young share what he’s learned in his life about relying on a “better toolkit.” What that meant for Steve during his football career still applies to us today in the insurance business. Watch the video above to hear how…
Our Final Gold Coin Winners of Game Time 2020
We are coming up on the end of our 4th quarter, which means Game Time is quickly wrapping up—including the last round of Gold Coin winners for the year! Check out the Gold Coin winner highlights in the video above. Congratulations to our fifth and final group who found last…
Steve Young: Interceptions & Accountability
Recently, we had the privilege of hearing from NFL legend Steve Young. He shared a personal story from his experience in the NFL to remind us that when things don’t go our way, it’s not about the mistake but how you respond that counts. Watch the video above and take…
Game Time Highlights: Timeout for Charity
As part of our latest Game Time Activity Challenge, we invited our Integrity teams to take a “Timeout for Charity” and give back to their communities. We were blown away by the way they stepped up to serve in their communities. Watch the video above to see how our Integrity…
In Celebration of International Women’s Day
Today is International Women’s Day! While Integrity honors the strong women we work with every day, we wanted to take a moment to celebrate our women in business specifically on this important day. Uplifting and supporting the inclusion of women in leadership positions across our Integrity offices is in direct…
Strong women. Powerful stories.
The women of Integrity were asked to share how they’ve inspired people in their lives, or how other women have inspired them. Their stories help illustrate why women are such a potent force in insurance today. This is what it means to be Integrity Strong. Check back often for more…
A Message from CEO Bryan W. Adams and Wife Robyn Adams – Our Story
Robyn and I both wanted to thank you for letting us share our story with you today on the “Inspire” Podcast. Like every family, ours has experienced moments of profound joy and deep sorrow. The birth of our twin boys certainly brought us both. Since we’re all family at Integrity,…
Laura Kimble’s Strong Examples
On a previous “Inspire” podcast, Laura Kimble of Agent Pipeline talked about the great lessons she had learned from the women in her life. She was especially proud of her mom, Marilyn, a renowned artist and entrepreneur. We thought you’d enjoy seeing these pictures of Laura, her mom, and other…
A Team for Life
After 27 years of building a beautiful marriage, John and Kim Kight of The Cornerstone Group have built their success on a foundation of teamwork. This power couple has been in business together since they first married, but they really hit their stride when they started The Cornerstone Group. John and Kim…
Amber Bowen and Autumn Shields Clog Like Crazy for Make-A-Wish
Amber Bowen and Autumn Shields of The Alliance shared their talent for clogging long before they worked together. Growing up together as members of The Elite Feet Clogger in Burlington, NC, Amber was working at The Alliance and recommended Autumn for an internship that turned full time. But it was…
Opening day for Integrity Spring Training has arrived!
Dust off your corporate cleats and warm up your team-building muscles, because Integrity’s new employee compliance and engagement program, Spring Training, just kicked off its five-week season! Spring Training is our new annual employee program — a time when we all work together to tighten our processes and get our…
Paul Roberts learned grit from the best — his mom
Long before Paul Roberts founded Roberts Alliance, he experienced hardship while trying to graduate high school. He received his diploma in the end, but it was not without struggle. Though his academic pursuits were tedious, he found inspiration to work hard through the efforts of his mother. Paul grew up…
Building a Life of Success
As the Founder and Managing Partner of Plan Advisors, Carlos Rivera is a seasoned builder of business. However, he is also an experienced creator of physical construction. Since he was five years old, Carlos has worked alongside his father in a cabinetry shop and continued later in life doing general…
Eyes on the Prize
Lance Hoeltke is known as a prize player across the board. From his time as a quarterback at the University of South Florida to his position as one of the managing partners for Plan Advisors, Lance knows what it takes to work hard and reap the benefits. At the University…
Scott Gabrilson — Feeding Hunger, Embracing Music
Scott Gabrilson of Brokers International rocked his Integrity’s Got Talent video by showing off a true knack for guitar. According to Scott, “I’ve played guitar as a hobby for the past few years. My fellow musicians in the video — Troy Moon and Brian Burke (on the horn) — were nice…
Kevin St. Clair – Bringing Joy Through Juggling
Kevin St. Clair of American Group Insurance Services shared some “serious multitasking” with us for his submission to Integrity’s Got Talent. According to Kevin, he’s been juggling since high school. He explained, “Once I learned, I never really forgot how. Now, riding the OneWheel you see in the video certainly takes…
Finding Adventure Everywhere
New Integrity Partner Tim Brousseau, Executive Vice President of Deft Research, actively seeks out every opportunity for an epic adventure. Although revolutionizing the insurance industry is thrilling in itself, Tim loves to spend his spare time pushing himself to his limit. When he’s not helping clients with their health insurance…
A Career Hole-in-One
When new Partner George Dippel, Executive Vice President of Deft Research, isn’t revolutionizing the health insurance experience for consumers, he is an avid golfer. Though he is modest about his golfing prowess, George recently hit his first career hole-in-one on the green. While this was the first time George hit…
We’re Counting on You to Vote for Integrity’s Got Talent.
Each and every one of our Integrity’s Got Talent finalists are truly wonderful. But only one can be the grand prize winner, and now it’s come down to just one more day! Don’t miss your chance to vote before today’s deadline: Friday, May 14th, at 5 PM CT. Our finalists have…
Alexis Williams Character Impressions to Support West Virginia Breast Health Initiative
Alexis “Lexi” Williams of Agent Pipeline made many of us laugh out loud to hear her vocal talents in her video, including a character impression of Pikachu and the meows of a cat you’ll think are the real deal. When selecting her charity, Lexi kept it close to home. Her aunt was diagnosed…
Leslie Haugen Sculpts with Love for American Diabetes Association
Leslie Haugen of North American Senior Benefits showed us she’s a woman of many talents with her video collection of art pieces — from sketch work and paintings to sculptures. She even created a brand-new sculpture of Medusa just for the competition, firing up her creative energy! When selecting her charity,…
Amber Bowen and Autumn Shields Clog Like Crazy for Make-A-Wish
Amber Bowen and Autumn Shields of The Alliance shared their talent for clogging long before they worked together. Growing up together as members of The Elite Feet Clogger in Burlington, NC, Amber was working at The Alliance and recommended Autumn for an internship that turned full time. But it was…
Ryan Bergman – Giving Back to Man’s Best Friend
Ryan Bergman of Neishloss & Fleming isn’t just a talented video editor, he is a dedicated dog dad to two adorable senior pups, Toby and Millie. Though Ryan’s Integrity’s Got Talent submission offers a lighthearted chance for the audience to chuckle, he is serious about giving back to his charity,…
Marc Meade — A Man With Many Talents
Marc Meade of Family First Life Tri-State has offered the comic relief we all need with his hilarious submission. From rollerblading to lip-syncing, Marc has a wide variety of talents that are sure to make you smile. He explained, “My talent is my ability to fall flat on my face and…
Amen Patron – Singing to Give Back
Amen Patron of The Assurance Group practically has music running through his veins. Singing isn’t just a talent for Amen; it’s a part of his identity. He explains, “I have always been involved in music. As a son of a pastor, I was the musical director in church. I sang and played…
Victoria Kozlowski – Art Is in All of Us
Victoria Kozlowski of LifeSmart showed us the magic that flows when she puts her paintbrush to a canvas. Her submission is not the first time she has painted for an audience. She explained, “I had a friend asked me to paint a mural for them in their baby’s bedroom, so I…
Jay Mitchell – Strong Voice, Stronger Values
Jay Mitchell of SeniorCare Benefits knows how to tug at your heartstrings with his amazing vocals. He put his own twist on an emotional rendition of the classic “What a Wonderful World,” and it paid off! Jay has been expressing himself through music for over 30 years. He explained, “I learned…
Deril Johnson – Carving His Story
Deril Johnson of ThomasARTS blew us away with his wood carving video! With a long history in design, it’s no surprise this creative director has artistic talent to spare. What started as a spark of curiosity has turned into a beloved hobby for Deril. He explained, “Ever since I was a…
We’re Counting on You to Vote for Integrity’s Got Talent.
Each and every one of our Integrity’s Got Talent finalists are truly wonderful. But only one can be the grand prize winner, and now it’s come down to just one more day! Don’t miss your chance to vote before today’s deadline: Friday, May 14th, at 5 PM CT. Our finalists have…
Alexis Williams Character Impressions to Support West Virginia Breast Health Initiative
Alexis “Lexi” Williams of Agent Pipeline made many of us laugh out loud to hear her vocal talents in her video, including a character impression of Pikachu and the meows of a cat you’ll think are the real deal. When selecting her charity, Lexi kept it close to home. Her aunt was diagnosed…
Leslie Haugen Sculpts with Love for American Diabetes Association
Leslie Haugen of North American Senior Benefits showed us she’s a woman of many talents with her video collection of art pieces — from sketch work and paintings to sculptures. She even created a brand-new sculpture of Medusa just for the competition, firing up her creative energy! When selecting her charity,…
Amber Bowen and Autumn Shields Clog Like Crazy for Make-A-Wish
Amber Bowen and Autumn Shields of The Alliance shared their talent for clogging long before they worked together. Growing up together as members of The Elite Feet Clogger in Burlington, NC, Amber was working at The Alliance and recommended Autumn for an internship that turned full time. But it was…
Ryan Bergman – Giving Back to Man’s Best Friend
Ryan Bergman of Neishloss & Fleming isn’t just a talented video editor, he is a dedicated dog dad to two adorable senior pups, Toby and Millie. Though Ryan’s Integrity’s Got Talent submission offers a lighthearted chance for the audience to chuckle, he is serious about giving back to his charity,…
Marc Meade — A Man With Many Talents
Marc Meade of Family First Life Tri-State has offered the comic relief we all need with his hilarious submission. From rollerblading to lip-syncing, Marc has a wide variety of talents that are sure to make you smile. He explained, “My talent is my ability to fall flat on my face and…
Amen Patron – Singing to Give Back
Amen Patron of The Assurance Group practically has music running through his veins. Singing isn’t just a talent for Amen; it’s a part of his identity. He explains, “I have always been involved in music. As a son of a pastor, I was the musical director in church. I sang and played…
Victoria Kozlowski – Art Is in All of Us
Victoria Kozlowski of LifeSmart showed us the magic that flows when she puts her paintbrush to a canvas. Her submission is not the first time she has painted for an audience. She explained, “I had a friend asked me to paint a mural for them in their baby’s bedroom, so I…
Jay Mitchell – Strong Voice, Stronger Values
Jay Mitchell of SeniorCare Benefits knows how to tug at your heartstrings with his amazing vocals. He put his own twist on an emotional rendition of the classic “What a Wonderful World,” and it paid off! Jay has been expressing himself through music for over 30 years. He explained, “I learned…
Deril Johnson – Carving His Story
Deril Johnson of ThomasARTS blew us away with his wood carving video! With a long history in design, it’s no surprise this creative director has artistic talent to spare. What started as a spark of curiosity has turned into a beloved hobby for Deril. He explained, “Ever since I was a…
Ryan Bergman – Giving Back to Man’s Best Friend
Ryan Bergman of Neishloss & Fleming isn’t just a talented video editor, he is a dedicated dog dad to two adorable senior pups, Toby and Millie. Though Ryan’s Integrity’s Got Talent submission offers a lighthearted chance for the audience to chuckle, he is serious about giving back to his charity,…
Integrity in the News
Last week, our Co-Founder and CEO Bryan W. Adams had the privilege of appearing on Fox to talk about Integrity’s vision to innovate the insurance industry. We’ve announced some exciting partnerships already this year — including Connexion Point — and these additions are pivotal moves for our business. And they…
Ryan Kimble Session Highlights
Agent Recruiting During Medicare Live! 2020’s Agency Session track, Agent Pipeline President Ryan Kimble—a leading expert in the field—provided advice to help you build the best agency possible. Ryan’s session on Agent Recruitment pulled from his long history with building and growing an agency, including many ups and downs. He…
Meredith Stenhoff Session Highlights
Our first-of-its-kind virtual event Medicare Live! 2020 was an enlightening event. We heard from some of the industry’s best and brightest leaders, including Premier Senior Marketing’s Field Marketing Director, Meredith Stenhoff. Meredith explained that her passion for her career lies in the friendships she’s built along the way. The unique…
Jim Sweeney Session Highlights
Our Medicare Live! 2020 event may have been virtual this year, but it was every bit enriching. In our Agent Sessions we heard from the industry’s best and brightest who shared their wisdom on how to prepare for a successful AEP. Managing Client Relationships Leading the discussion was Jim Sweeney,…
Pies Continue to Meet Faces
The amazing team at the Atlanta center has delivered yet another record-breaking week! That means Integrity Co-Founders Tom Schueth and Mike Wingate have each earned a pie to the face. You can catch all the messy action here. Thanks again to everyone at the Atlanta center for working so hard during…
Integrity Partners Continue to Serve
To help say thank you to those who do so much for their community every day, John Bettis and his fantastic team at Eldercare personally delivered meals to first responders. We’re grateful to John and his team for their commitment — and to all of you who are reaching out to…
Doubling Down on Service
Adam “Double Down” King and the team at Agent Pipeline have created a video that shows their support for the people they serve. It’s a great example of reaching out proactively to those who are counting on us — something we should all be doing during this unique time. Big…
Our Unity is Our Biggest Strength
We have truly amazing partners who are doing remarkable things every day, regardless of the circumstances. One of them, Shawn Meaike and his team at Family First Life, just completed the best month in their history. Now more than ever, our unity is our biggest strength. We have so many incredible…
A Mother’s Love for Giving
Recently, Integrity Partner and Scott Riddle Agency President Jacque Huggins shared her connection to service and love for her mother, Mary Sulak. Jacque lost her mother several months ago to heart disease. Jacque was raised in a household of six children — three sisters and two brothers, with her sister…
An Example of Love
Reaching out and lending a helping hand to those who need it aligns with so many of our values here at Integrity. Integrity Partner and Agent Service Connection’s Founder Alan Town shared that outside of their office in Sarasota, Florida, there is a gentleman named Phil on the sidewalk every single…
Making Dreams Come True
Three years ago, Family First Life President and Integrity Partner Shawn Meaike visited the charity Dream Center and was touched by the service this organization was performing. The Dream Center is a faith-based nonprofit in Los Angeles dedicated to transforming lives and underserved communities. Shawn immediately jumped in to help…
The Sharing Jed Foundation
Our Integrity Idol competition earlier this year granted us the opportunity to hear from our incredibly talented Integrity family and award numerous charities making a difference in our communities. We were honored to give an $8,500 check to Integrity Idol finalist Candi Golden of Eldercare Insurance Services. Her charity of…
Premier Marketing Gives Back
On the “Inspire” Podcast, we talked a little about the Briggs & Barrett Project, the charity that Alyssa Conyers of Premier Marketing supported during her Integrity Idol appearances this past spring. The Briggs & Barrett Project’s mission is to provide support, education and resources to families in need. Alyssa and…
Our Integrity Idol Winners are…
PJ Galloway Agent Pipeline Patrick Cash Integrity Marketing Group The votes are in — and the Grand Prize winners of Integrity Idol are PJ Galloway of Agent Pipeline and Patrick Cash of Integrity Marketing Group. Congratulations to PJ and Patrick for their exceptional performances throughout the competition — the honor…
Jasmine Jones – Rising Up to Serve People with Disabilities
Integrity Idol semi-finalist Jasmine Jones from AIMC sang a stirring rendition of the song “Rise Up” on her submission video. She is definitely rising up in support of her chosen charity — Empower Cherokee, an organization that helps people with intellectual and physical disabilities enjoy better lives. The opportunity to…
Patrick Cash – Giving Back to the Group that Guided Him
Integrity Idol semi-finalist Patrick Cash, who works in Integrity’s Shared Services group, performed on the “Inspire” podcast. Given Patrick’s obvious talent and love for music, it’s not too surprising that he is supporting a musical charity — Spivey Hall Children’s Choir. Here’s how Patrick describes this organization and the impact…
Making a Child’s Wish Come True
Tidewater Management Group President Todd Fincher recently appeared on the “Inspire” Podcast and talked at length about his personal love and gratitude for Make-A-Wish Foundation. Make-A-Wish is a cause the entire team at Tidewater has rallied around — and it’s made a huge difference in the life of one child….
Candi Golden – A Grateful Family that Helps Other Families
Integrity Idol semi-finalist Candi Golden of Eldercare Insurance Services has chosen to split her winnings with The Sharing Jed Foundation, an organization started by her childhood best friend and second cousin, Lori Haggard Harper. In 2010, Lori’s three-year old son Jed was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive muscle cancer….
Opening day for Integrity Spring Training has arrived!
Dust off your corporate cleats and warm up your team-building muscles, because Integrity’s new employee compliance and engagement program, Spring Training, just kicked off its five-week season! Spring Training is our new annual employee program — a time when we all work together to tighten our processes and get our…