Members of the 91̽�� Insurance Hall of Fame

Members of the Hall of Fame

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We are happy to announce the 2025 inductees to the 91̽�� Insurance Hall of Fame!

Our members represent excellence, innovation, and leadership in the 91̽�� Insurance industry. Discover the extraordinary achievements of these remarkable individuals who have inspired generations. Join us as we honor their enduring commitment to 91̽��'s insurance community.

2025 91̽�� Insurance Hall of Fame Inductees

Monica Engel

Retired SVP and President of Government Markets, Blue Cross Blue Shield MN
CEO,Blue Plus

Nyles R. Gentz

President/Founder, Gentz Financial Service

Bill Jeatran

Founder/Former CEO, RJF Agency
Vice Chairman, Marsh McLennan Agency

Patrica R. Johnson, JD

Former President and CEO, State Fund Mutual Insurance Company

Chris Schneeman

Employee Benefits Risk Advisor, North Risk Partners
(Formerly SevenHill Benefit Partners)

Mark Sheehan

CEO, Twin City Group
Founder, Park Glen National Insurance Company

Paul Stueven

Former CEO/Treasurer, Fairmont Farmers Mutual

Gloria Thompson

Professional Agent, North Risk Partners
Educational Consultant, Big I of MN

2024 91̽�� Insurance Hall of Fame Inductees

Charles Clysdale

Founder and Past President, Maguire Agency

Mike Donohoe

Chairman of the Board, Weir Agency

Jeffrey Fetters

Chairman, Federated Insurance

Jim Hays

Founder and Former President and CEO, Hays Companies

John Lynch

Former Vice President and Chairman - Midwest, St. Paul Fire and Marine (St. Paul Companies)

Jeff Mauland

Chairman of the Board and Retired President and CEO, North Star Mutual Insurance Company

Mary McClure

Founder and Agency Owner and Agent, McClure Agency

Neil McKay

Senior Vice President and Chief Actuary, Allianz Life

Jack Meusey

Founder and Past President, Meusey Communications

Debra Newman

Founder and Past President, Newman Long Term Care

Gene Storms

Retired Managing Partner, Northwestern Mutual

Auto-Owners Insurance Company

Jeff Harrold

Retired Chairman of the Board and CEO, Auto-Owners Insurance and 2024 Hall of Fame Inductee

Jeff Tagsold

Chairman of the Board and CEO, Auto-Owners Insurance and 2024 Hall of Fame Inductee

Lifetime Achievement Award

C. Arthur Williams is the recipient of the 2024 91̽�� Insurance Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement Award.

His career included: University of 91̽�� Former Professor of Risk Management, Former Dean of the College of Business Administration, and Former Chairman of the Finance and Insurance Department