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Angela P (Goldman) Smucker

Born in Chicago, Il to Alex Goldman and Vera (Allen) Goldman, Smucker is an insurance professional with many years experience with commercial insurance risks and contracts. Her first job was at The Hartford Insurance, as a clerk, in Chicago, Illinois, working under Harriet Ozmina. Philip J Smucker, her first husband, encouraged Smucker to pursue higher education and she graduated from the College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, Illinois with a concentration in general studies. She also graduated from the University of Wisconsin Parkside, Kenosha, Wisconsin with a Bachelor of Arts in English and Secondary Education. Smucker was the first member of her family to attain a college education. After a few years teaching, Smucker returned to her original occupation in insurance. She is known for founding her insurance agency in Racine, Wi in 1998: Smucker Insurance Services.

In 2010, Smucker relocated to Austin, Texas. In 2011, she started a new insurance agency: Central Texas Independent Insurance Agency DBA CTI Insurance. CTI Insurance operates with a focus on helping small to medium size businesses manage their insurance costs through risk management strategies and a strong understanding of contract language and underwriting strategies that used by insurance companies to price risks. With more than 5 years experience underwriting commercial business for Kemper Insurance, the Atlantic Companies, and Texas Mutual, Smucker provides more indepth services than the average insurance agency. CTI Insurance is able to negotiate claim settlements, provide systematic plant management safety strategies, and to represent her clients to a variety of insurance companies.

A strong proponent of professional associations in general, and the National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors, Angela served for 7 years as a local executive and board member. With the Racine/Kenosha (Wisconsin) Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors, Smucker served as Multi-line Chairperson, Community Service Chairperson, Program Chairperson, and as President for 2 terms, the only president to serve 2 terms in the organizations 70 year history.

On a personal level, Smucker volunteers with the literacy council, with her church, and to serve families and children. She supports conservative issues and has served on the Racine County (Wi) GOP board of directors for more than 5 years, working on campaigns for local candidates. Public speaking is a hobby for Smucker and she frequently presents on topics such as retirement planning, raising financially responsible children, understanding economics and investments, etc. Smucker's children are Christian P Smucker, student at Ohio State University and formerly a Cavalry Scout for the 10th Mtn Division, US Army and "Red" Ellen Smucker, PhD candidate in Drama at the University of Birmingham, UK. For more information about Smucker and CTI Insurance, contact the firm. www.ctiinsurance.com