Matthew C. Bush
Owner | Principal Agent

Length of Service » Started own business in January 2000

Related Experience » Became agent for Farm Bureau in 1984, and became an independent agent in 1990

Affiliations » LUTCF Designation; Michigan Association of Insurance Agents member; Mecosta County Chamber of Commerce member; and a member of the Trusted Choice Agencies

Family » Married to Deb, three children, seven grandchildren

Hobbies/Interests » Enjoys spending time with his grandkids, reading and music trivia

Additional Information » Able to help customers with all aspects of their insurance needs. Always willing to meet with customers anytime, including evenings and weekends when necessary

Kristy Somsel
Office Manager
Certified Insurance Services Representative

Length of Service » Since the agency opened in 1/2000, but has worked for Matt Bush since 4/1996

Related Experience » Became licensed 6/2000 in Property and Casualty insurance; strong knowledge in Personal Lines Insurance

Affiliations » AAI & CISR Designations

Family » Married to Jim, 2 children and 4 stepchildren

Hobbies/Interests » Enjoys spending time with family and word search puzzles and movie quotes

Additional Information » Strong Personal Lines background but knowledgeable in both Personal and Commercial Lines; became a Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR) in 2002 and received AAI  (Accredited Advisor in Insurance) Designation in 2008

Curtis McLaughlin
Agent | Customer Service Representative

Length of Service » May 2003

Family » Married to Mandy and has three children

Hobbies/Interests » Enjoys working in his yard

Additional Information » Currently working towards his life and health license

Kara Dowler
Customer Service Representative

Length of Service » January 2007

Family » Married to Camden

Hobbies/Interests » Loves to read, enjoys the outdoors, camping, hiking, etc.  

Additional Information » Has worked in the insurance industry since 2003


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