SPOTLIGHT: TEAM DOLLAR

Phil Dollar
Account Executive

With over 30 years of experience in the insurance industry, Phil has established himself as one of the top insurance professionals on the west coast when it comes to understanding professional liability risks, unique exposures of public schools and colleges, and the ever-changing workers’ compensation environment.

Phil is instrumental in developing targeted risk management initiatives, claims resolution strategies, and early return-to-work assistance programs for his clients, ultimately reducing the time, uncertainty, and frustration on these issues.

Phil is active in the community, serving on the board of directors of Impact NW, where he has been a member since 1994. He has been a fundraising volunteer with the YMCA of Columbia-Willamette since 1992, loves to fish, and is an avid cyclist.

SPOTLIGHT: TEAM DOLLAR

Renee Cleveland
Commercial Lines Account Manager

Renee brings a solid background in insurance and a well-rounded education to her role as a Commercial Account Manager and team member at LaPorte.  Renee graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication.

Her background in customer service, and her previous insurance experience with a commercial property carrier, help with her day-to-day tasks at LaPorte. She believes her quality of work directly impacts the client’s bottom line.

When not at work, Renee enjoys reading, writing, baseball, traveling and spending time with friends and family. She especially enjoys spoiling her nephews.

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Candace Bennett
Benefits Account Manager

Candace started her business path at Millikin University in Decatur, Illinois where she earned a B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in HR. She earned a Presidential Scholar Award allowing her a full-tuition scholarship.

Her knowledge grew from individual market to employer group market for benefits and is now part of the Employer Group Benefits program at LaPorte.  She brings enthusiasm for each task she approaches and likes to show the client she is there for their best interest. Candace is a big San Francisco 49ers fan, and eventually wants to retire there with her husband and best friend Joshua.

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Kelly Anne Tow
Personal Lines Account Manager

Kelly Anne joins LaPorte with 21 years of Personal Lines experience working with agencies in California, Arizona, Minnesota and Oregon.  Kelly Anne started her career out working with a direct writer, which gave her exposure to a variety of insurance opportunities that she can pass along to her clients.  Kelly Anne enjoys customer service treating her clients with respect and patience. She also assists her clients in ensuring they have a strong policy with competitive pricing.  Personal Lines coverages can be confusing, and Kelly Anne takes the extra time to explain these coverages to make purchasing a policy easy and convenient.   Kelly Anne enjoys spending her free time with her friends, and puppy hiking, biking, and watching movies.