The Calder Agency: Allstate Insurance

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  Kevin Calder

  President

  Kevin has been an Agent in Illinois since 2003. His tenure and knowledge has allowed him to not only understand the ins-and-outs of insurance, but also to service thousands of families regarding their protection needs.

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  Christine Keating

  Office Manager

  Chris has been in the insurance industry for over 30 years and has been devoted to the Calder Agency since 2003. She takes pride in providing an excellent customer experience and leaving customers with a smile. Chris spends her free time reading, traveling and fishing with her husband.

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  Ryan Wilkinson

  General Manager

  Ryan has been in the insurance and financial services industry since 2010 and with the Calder Agency since 2016. His beautiful wife Abby is a First-grade teacher and they have 2 young boys, Tommy and Tyler. Both boys are very involved in sports including baseball, soccer and basketball. Ryan stays active in his community by coaching and serving as President of their local soccess association. When not at work or with his family Ryan enjoys working out, reading and live music.

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  Pamela Youngs

  Licensed Service Agent

  Pam has been working in the insurance industry for 30 years. Her specialty in the insurance industry is problem solving for the customer and making an unhappy customer happy again. She credits her three girls for this quality.

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  Christopher Thompson

  Licensed Sales Agent

  Chris has been a Licensed Agent since 2011 and has been with the Calder Agency since 2014. He is a father of 4 who enjoys spending time with his kids, family, and is a self-described sports fanatic.

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  Hope Preece

  Licensed Service Agent

  Hope has been a Licensed Agent with the Calder Agency since 2014. She loves spending time with her 4 children, wonderful husband, and beautiful granddaughter.

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  Jamie Holm

  Licensed Service Agent

  Jamie has been representing Allstate as a Licensed Agent since 2006. During that time, she has had the opportunity to meet and grow close with many customers. Jamie takes pride in those relationships and being a resource customers depend on and trust to have their needs at heart. Outside of the office, you will almost always find Jamie with Husky, Sasha. Jamie credits Sasha with filling her life with more happiness and adventure than she ever expected.

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  Anna Shelton

  Licensed Service Agent

  Anna has been a Licensed Agent supporting customers since 2013. She has 3 grown children and 2 Doodles. In her free time, Anna enjoys spending time with friends and family. She will most likely be found by the water during the summer months.

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  Joseph Wedra

  Licensed Sales Agent

  Joe became a Licensed Agent in 2016 and joined the Calder Agency in 2018. He believes in always putting family first and is an avid golfer and loves his golden retriever, Murphy.

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  Steven Harmon

  Licensed Sales Agent

  Steve has been a Licensed Agent since 2008 and joined the Calder Agency in 2021. Steve and his wife have a young daughter and loving being new parents. When he's not at work, you'll find Steve watching and playing sports with his friends.

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  Travis Fowler

  Licensed Sales Agent

  Travis joined the Calder Agency as a Licensed Agent in 2017. He married his wife Haley in 2020 and is an avid sports fan. Travis enjoys hanging out with his family and friends, many kinds of music and loves his dogs, Mack and Macy.

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  Nicholas Gehling

  Licensed Sales Agent

  Nick began his career as a Licensed Agent for the Calder Agency in 2021. He is a huge sports fan and especially likes to watch the Cubs and Packers. When not at work, you will find Nick fishing and spending time with his friends and family

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  Matthew Jagodzinski

  Licensed Service Agent

  Matt joined the Calder Agency in 2021 as a Licensed Agent. He and his wife Kate have 2 young sons, John and Jack. Matt’s enjoys gardening, homesteading, and spending time with his family.

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  Lisa Spanos

  Licensed Service Agent

  Lisa joined the Calder Agency in 2022 with 10 years of experience in the insurance industry. She is a huge sports fan and loves the Cubs, Blackhawks, Bears, and Michigan football. During her spare time, she makes jewelry, loves to do crafts, paint, travel, and explore. Lisa also enjoys going to concerts, plays and musicals, playing games, and spending time with family and friends. She lives with her significant other, Tim, and his kids Bella and Ian.

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  Mary Lynn Snyder

  Licensed Service Agent

  Mary Lynn has been in the insurance industry since 2012 working in different service-related capacities. She and her husband have been married for 11 years and have two boys. Mary Lynn is actively involved in her community and enjoys volunteering in her boys classes whenever she can. When she isn’t running to and from sports practices or activities, Mary Lynn enjoys being outside and spending time with friends and family.

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  Tina Housewright

  Claim Representative

  Tina joined the Calder Agency in 2020 as a Licensed Agent and has over 20 years of experience in customer service. Away from work, she enjoys spoiling her nieces and nephew, spending time outdoors hiking, camping and off road exploring.

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  Janet Fruit

  Licensed Service Agent

  Janet has been a Licensed Agent since 2001 and joined the Calder Agency in 2022. She enjoys helping customers and providing assistance for their insurance needs. In her spare time, Janet enjoys watching college and pro football, baseball, crafting, cooking and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.