Brooks York

Brooks began his career as a grain merchandiser in the Ohio Valley. After wearing several different hats in the commercial grain arena, he switched over to crop insurance during the past few years. When asked what appeals to him about working in crop insurance, he said providing farmers with peace of mind is what drives him.

At the inception of modern crop insurance, one idea was to use it to help farmers market their crops. While this concept has never truly been utilized by most producers in the country, the opportunity to help the customers understand their insurance and marketing options, and to sleep better at night armed with this information, is what makes this the right career for Brooks.

When asked about the best career advice he’s ever received, Brooks says that his first manager suggested he focus on always doing the right thing in difficult situations. The ethics of the situation should trump financial impact to the company or the relationship with the customer.