ABOUT US
History
In October, 1874, notice was given in the "Times" and "Review" calling a meeting in Buckley, IL of those interested in forming an insurance company in the 'towns' (townships) of Loda, Fountain Creek, Artesia, Ash Grove, Onarga and Crescent. As no one was present to represent Fountain Creek, and believing Loda township would be divided, it was finally decided to substitute Douglas for Fountain Creek. A charter was procured November 19, 1874. The company later moved to Onarga, IL. We now provide coverage in 34 counties in Illinois. Farmers Pioneer Mutual is owned by its policyholders and the board of directors is comprised of policyholders.
Board of Directors
Martha Ann Genzel, President
Robert Weston, Vice-President
Edmund Bower
Greg Kuipers
Robert Mathis
Leon Thomas
Francis Thompsen
Gerald Weaver
Nancy Tavenner, Secretary-Treasurer, Manager
Staff
Nancy Tavenner started with the company in 1992 as a bookkeeper and worked her way to underwriting within 5 years. In 2004, Nancy became the Secretary-Treasurer/Manager of the company. In 2009, she earned the PFMM designation.
Pat Kuester joined the company in November 2004 and does policy processing and bookkeeping.
WeTona Houtzel was hired in October 2009 and works with renewals and accounts receivable.
Janice Lubben has been an employee of our company since 1994. She works part-time and fills in when we need her. She has worked with underwriting, policy processing, renewals and accounts receivable.