Ron Jackson Insurance Employee Receives Award

West Bend Mutual Insurance announced that it has given its Spirit of the Silver Lining Award to Adam Jackson, Vice President at Ron Jackson Insurance. The award honors West Bend agents and the nonprofit organizations they support for their dedication to delivering a silver lining to those in need.

Jackson was presented the Spirit of the Silver Lining Award for his work with Open Doors Kalamazoo where Jackson is a Board Member. Additionally, West Bend donated a $10,000 grant to the organization.

Founded in 1970, Open Doors Kalamazoo is a nonprofit that aims to lessen homelessness through housing, employment and education opportunities. Since its inception, the program has evolved into three distinct programs for people in need of homes. These residential programs serve homeless men and women, as well as low-wage individuals and families priced out of the housing market. Through Open Doors Kalamazoo, a Residence Community provides affordable homes and support for individuals and families who are working to overcome housing barriers.

“We believe that housing is a foundational need for a person to succeed,” said Jackson. “Thank you, West Bend, for this generous grant, which will help support families in the Kalamazoo area.”

“At West Bend, we have a proud tradition of giving back to the communities in which we do business,” said Kevin Steiner, president and CEO of West Bend. “The Spirit of the Silver Lining Award is a unique program that allows us to express our gratitude to our agent partners on whom we rely to identify the causes that matter most in our communities.”

Since 2006, West Bend has awarded more than $1.4 million in grants for sustaining support, special projects, or capital projects to nonprofit organizations representing a broad field of interests, including, but not limited to: arts and culture; education; the environment; family, youth, and elderly; health and human services; medical research; and community development. Grants are made to organizations in Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, and Minnesota.

About West Bend Mutual Insurance

Founded in 1894, West Bend Mutual Insurance Company is headquartered in West Bend, Wisconsin, and provides property/casualty insurance products throughout the Midwest. The company offers a broad personal lines coverage package, a full range of commercial products and services, insurance for specialty lines and a surety division. West Bend employs more than 1,200 associates and is represented by approximately 2,300 independent insurance agencies throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Missouri, Kansas, Kentucky, Nebraska, Tennessee, and North Carolina. The company has been rated A (Excellent) or better by A.M. Best since 1971. West Bend also consistently ranks higher than its competitors in an agency loyalty survey.

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