Bart Straka, recipient of the 2008 PIA National Young Insurance Professional of the Year Award, is the subject of a profile article in the May 2008 edition of Rough Notes magazine.

The Wisconsin agent shared his passion for the industry, commenting on his special efforts to get more young people involved. “I feel blessed to have been given the opportunity to work in the insurance industry,” he said. “What I found was a place that would allow me to use my talents to work with people and assist them in protecting their future. Gone are the days when insurance agents were lumped in with other professions with less than stellar reputations. Today’s agent is a professional individual that is highly educated, willing to become a trusted advisor and capable of helping you down the path of security. It sounds strange to many, but what we do is protect people from some of the bad that can shatter their dreams.”

The annual award is sponsored jointly by PIA National and Rough Notes magazine. Walt Gdowski, president and CEO of Rough Notes, had this to say: “Attracting more young people to join our industry is a critical mission. We are pleased to again join with the PIA to recognize the outstanding young insurance professionals who are making our industry their career choice.”

Bart Straka Named PIA National Young Agent of the Year (Rough Notes 5/08)

May 20, 2008