We have a group of licensed agents who specialize in farm insurance. We want you to get to know us so that you understand our backgrounds a little more. We hope you find that we have backgrounds similar to yours, that we understand your livelihood and that we have a passion for protecting you, your farm and your farm's future.

Paul Hall grew up in Kentucky and was very active in the county and state 4-H programs. He has since been a huge supporter of 4-H, FFA and the agriculture community. Paul worked as an Organizational Director for the Ohio Farm Bureau before he started the agency in 1988. Paul started his own cow/calf operation when he moved to Brown County. Paul graduated from the University of Kentucky with a degree in agriculture. He has been a leader in farm insurance, small business and agriculture and specializes in legacy and estate planning.

Justin Holbrook was born and raised on a family farm in Clinton County and still helps his dad and grandad on the farm. . He was very active in the local youth programs. He is now the Poultry Advisor for the Clinton County Fair. Justin graduated from Wilmington College with a degree in agriculutre. Since Justin became a part of the agency, his main focus has been farm insurance. He specializes in swine and grain operations as well as pollution liability risks.

Anna Hall grew up on a small cow/calf operation while specializing in rabbit husbandry. She was very involved in 4-H and FFA on a county and state level and served as a State FFA Officer. She was an Organization Director for the Ohio Farm Bureau before moving home to be a part of the family business. Anna graduated from The Ohio State University with a degree in agriculture. Her passion is bringing common sense to insurance for rural Ohioians. She specializes in beef cattle farms and produce operations.

Lara Staples grew up in Brown County where she was involved in 4-H and FFA on a county and state level. She served as a State FFA Offi cer as well as the Ohio Fairs’ Queen. She also served as a team member of the Ohio State Dairy Judging Team. Lara graduated from Th e Ohio State University with a degree in agriculture. Since joining the agency, her passion for agriculutre has become her main focus. Lara specializes in dairy operations and equine risks.

Eric Nethero was born and raised on a farm in Brown County. He was very active in 4-H and FFA and now serves as a 4-H Advisor. Eric now owns some of his own ground and still works with his dad on the family farm. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a degree in business. Eric specializes in grain operations and hobby farms.