Cruger Ragland says joining the Iroquois Group insurance network was a good decision because his Virginia agency has experienced enhanced growth, profit sharing and market alliances while maintaining its independence.
Robert Stallings is president and managing partner of Iroquois Southwest, Inc. (ISW). Bob grew up in Northern New Mexico, and after studying two years at New Mexico Tech, graduated from New Mexico State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management. After graduating, Bob joined Prudential Property and Casualty Insurance (where he enjoyed working the next 20 years) in various managing positions including Underwriting, Product Management and Marketing.
Bob joined the Iroquois Group in 2001 and started Iroquois Southwest, Inc. (ISW) in Arizona as a start-up operation. The ISW operation has since grown to include membership in California, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Nevada and Idaho with plans for future expansion into other western states. Under Bob’s direction, ISW has grown to approximately 340 members in the western region at the start of 2018.
Mailing Address
3430 N. Mountain Ridge #50
Mesa, AZ, 85207
Mike joined Iroquois in 2010, and has over 25 years of experience as a highly involved insurance professional in agency management, operations, marketing, and due diligence. He has a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Strategic Management and Marketing. Mike’s educational and work experience has provided a strong knowledge base for working with members in business planning, benchmark/goal setting, operations, cash flow, and marketing campaigns. Mike started his own P&C agency prior to taking a position as a carrier marketing manager with responsibilities throughout the state of California. Before transitioning to Iroquois Southwest, Mike worked as an insurance consultant with Brooke Corp. working with agencies in California, Oregon, and Washington specializing in agency rehabilitation, business development and marketing strategies. As Regional Sales Manager for Iroquois Southwest, Mike is responsible for membership and carrier relations in Northern California, Western Nevada and Idaho.
Mailing Address
9580 Oak Avenue Parkway Ste. 7-172
Folsom, CA, 95630
Bruce Thompson joined The Iroquois Group in March of 2016 as the Southern California regional manager. He brings more than 30 years of insurance industry experience in P&C as well as Life insurance and financial services. His background includes experience as a producer, agency owner, and carrier territory manager. He is well known in the SoCal marketplace and enjoys relationship building and helping agencies grow and become more successful. Prior to joining Iroquois, Bruce was the territory manager responsible for the Inland Empire (CA) for MAPFRE Insurance Co. Bruce is an alumnus of the University of Southern California and lives in Murrieta, Calif.
Mailing Address
25060 Hancock Ave, #134
Murrieta CA 92562
Gary has more than 35 years of experience in the insurance industry having held various staff and management positions with a large regional insurer. He holds a BBA degree from the University of Wisconsin and the CPCU designation. Having previously worked in claims he looks forward to working in a new direction with Iroquois' members and carrier representatives.
Mailing Address
3430 N. Mountain Ridge #50
Mesa, AZ 85207
Cruger Ragland says joining the Iroquois Group insurance network was a good decision because his Virginia agency has experienced enhanced growth, profit sharing and market alliances while maintaining its independence.