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Marv LaPorte
President

Marv began his career in the insurance industry as an insurance underwriter, and eventually a commercial underwriting manager for a larger national carrier. However, Marv’s true passion was being the trusted voice of his client, which he expressed more than 35 years ago when he founded LaPorte & Associates.

“Putting your clients first” continues to be Marv’s mission statement, a passion that isn’t just expressed in words but through his actions every day.

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Kay Thornton
Commercial Lines Account Manager

Kay’s role as a commercial insurance and marketing account manager has helped LaPorte grow. Kay graduated with a Political Science Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Oregon in 1980 and earned her CIC Designation in 1989.

Her background as a casualty underwriter and marketing executive at various insurance companies including USF&G, Safeco, Great American, AIG, TIG and Travelers have helped earn her much respect in this business.

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Candace Bennett
Benefits Department 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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Gendell DeLozier
Personal Lines Account Manager

Gendell started in the insurance industry in the mid -1990’s. Her first job was in sales with Allstate. Since then she has worked with independent agencies for over 20 years in both sales and service in the personal lines field. Now working at LaPorte for more than 12 years, she has blossomed into a valued team player.

She believes because independent agents have a variety of markets to choose from, this offers a better opportunity to find a company which will fit her client’s needs.