The Insurance Alliance Network Announces Brendan Renne as May's Producer of the Month!

2025 Alliance Sales Contest
May Results


Producer of the Month/Producer of the Year

  • The Alliance is pleased to announce Brendan Renne of Christian-Baker Company as the May winner! Congratulations Brendan! Ryan Amey of Miers Insurance is in second and Wilson Riccardo of Gearhart Herr & Co. earns the number three spot. 

  • Year-to-date results have Tyler Eberly of Harding-Yost Insurance in the number one spot, Ryan Amey moving up to number two and Trey Minskey of Christian-Baker Company moving back to third.

Next Generation Award

  • Tim Racek of Miers Insurance leads through May with Chaz Timmons of PDM Insurance in second.

Diversification Award

  • James Pryde of Gearhart Herr & Co. remains in first place through May with Ryan Amey in second and Jess McMullen of PDM remains in third.

Commercial Lines Agency of the Year

  • Harding-Yost stays in first place with Miers Insurance in second and Gearhart Herr & Company in third.

Personal Lines Agency of the Year

  • PDM is in the lead with Gearhart-Herr moving up to second ahead of Miers who is in third.

Strickler Agency, Inc. Becomes the Newest Member of The Insurance Alliance Network

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: (June 10, 2025)

 

DENVER, PA

Strickler Agency, Inc., with locations in Carlisle and Chambersburg, PA, becomes the newest member of The Insurance Alliance Network. 

According to Amy Gohsler, The Alliance’s President, “Strickler Agency, Inc. was formed in 1925 and currently has two offices in Carlisle and Chambersburg. With over 40 employees, their agency is recognized for its professionalism, integrity, and client-centric approach. The agency has strong roots within its community and is well-positioned for future growth.  These values are a great match with those of The Alliance, and we are excited to have them join us as our eighth member.”

Erik Olsen, President of Strickler Agency, Inc., noted, “The Insurance Alliance will enhance the ability of our agency to both grow in our community and offer a wider breadth of insurance companies and products for our clients.”

For more information, visit the agency’s website at www.stricklerins.com.

The Insurance Alliance Network is a collective of eight premier independent agencies located in the Central and greater Lehigh Valley regions of Pennsylvania. Through its size, diversity, and extensive expertise, the Alliance offers regional support comparable to what is typically provided by national brokers. As of the end of 2024, their combined property-casualty premium exceeded $185 million. The Alliance's long-term growth and profitability have allowed it to establish preferred relationships with both regional and national insurance companies. With over 160 employees, the Alliance possesses the resources and sophistication needed to serve clients of any size effectively.

Ryan Amey of Miers Insurance Wins Producer of The Month for April!

Producer of the Month/Producer of the Year

  • Congratulations to Ryan Amey of Miers Insurance for being the April winner! In second is Trey Minskey of Christian-Baker Co. and in third is Kenny Serfass of Miers Insurance. 

  • Year-to-date results have Tyler Eberly of Harding-Yost Insurance in the number one spot, Trey Minskey in second and Ryan Amey in third.

Next Generation Award

  • Tim Racek of Miers Insurance leads through April with Chaz Timmons of PDM Insurance in second.

Diversification Award

  • James Pryde remains in first place through April with Ryan Amey moving ahead of Jess McMullen of PDM for the second and third spots.

Commercial Lines Agency of the Year

  • Harding-Yost stays in first place with Miers Insurance in second and Gearhart Herr and Company in third.

Personal Lines Agency of the Year

  • PDM is in the lead with Christian-Baker moving up to second ahead of Gearhart-Herr who remains in third.

Trey Minskey Announced as The Insurance Alliance Network's Producer of the Month for the Second Time in a Row!

2025 Alliance Sales Contest

March Results


Producer of the Month/Producer of the Year

  • Producer of the Month/Producer of the Year

    • The Alliance announces Trey Minskey of Christian-Baker Company producer of the month for the second time in a row for 2025! Congratulations Trey, for being the March winner! In second is James Pryde of Doty & Hench and in third is Josh Birk of Harding-Yost Insurance. This was the same trio in the same order as February.

    Next Generation Award

    • Tim Racek of Miers Insurance leads through March with Chaz Timmons of PDM Insurance in second.

    Diversification Award

    • James Pryde remains in first place through March with Jeff Barr of Miers Insurance moving ahead of Jess McMullen of PDM for the second and third spots.

    Commercial Lines Agency of the Year

    • Harding-Yost stays in first place with Miers Insurance in second and Gearhart Herr and Company in third.

    Personal Lines Agency of the Year

    • PDM is in the lead with Harding-Yost in second and Christian-Baker moves up to third.



The Insurance Alliance Network Announces Trey Minskey as the February Producer of the Month!

2025 Alliance Sales Contest

February Results


Producer of the Month/Producer of the Year

  • Producer of the Month/Producer of the Year

    • Congratulations to Trey Minskey from Christian-Baker Company for being the February winner! In second is James Pryde of Doty & Hench and in third is Josh Birk of Harding-Yost Insurance. Year-to-date results have Tyler Eberly of Harding-Yost Insurance in first with Ryan Amey of Miers Insurance in second and James Pryde in third.

    Next Generation Award

    • Tim Racek of Miers Insurance leads through February with Chaz Timmons of PDM Insurance in second.

    Diversification Award

    • James Pryde remains in first place through February, with Jess McMullen of PDM in second, and Jeff Barr from Miers Insurance moves up to third.

    Commercial Lines Agency of the Year

    • Harding-Yost stays in first place with Miers Insurance in second and Gearhart Herr and Company in third.

    Personal Lines Agency of the Year

    • PDM is in the lead with Harding-Yost in second and Christian-Baker moves up to third.


Tyler Eberly of Harding-Yost Insurance Wins Producer of the Month for January!

Producer of the Month/Producer of the Year

  • Congratulations to Tyler Eberly from Harding-Yost Insurance for being the January winner! In second is Ryan Amey from Miers Insurance and in third is James Pryde of Doty & Hench.

Next Generation Award

  • Tim Racek of Miers Insurance leads off for January.

Diversification Award

  • James Pryde is in first place through January with Jess McMullen of PDM in second and J.P. Geise of Doty & Hench in third.

Commercial Lines Agency of the Year

  • Harding-Yost starts the year in first place with Miers Insurance in second and Gearhart Herr and Company in third.

Personal Lines Agency of the Year

  • PDM is in the lead with Harding-Yost in second and Miers in third.

Miers Insurance Receives Prestigious Commercial Lines Agency of the Year Award from The Insurance Alliance Network for the Third Time!

DENVER, PA On January 23, 2025, The Insurance Alliance Network presented Miers Insurance with its Commercial Lines Agency of the Year Award.  Amy Gohsler, President of The Insurance Alliance Network, presented the award as part of its 2024 Accelerations Sales Contest. The Insurance Alliance sponsored the 2024 Accelerations Sales Contest to challenge its sales staff from all its agencies.

 

In presenting the award to Miers Insurance, Amy Gohsler commented:

 

Miers Insurance certainly earned this award in 2024. Our Accelerations contest measured new business per commercial lines producer. Their success is driven by their reputation for service, combined with the insurance expertise of their staff and the breadth of insurance companies they can offer clients.  Even more impressive is the fact that Miers Insurance has earned this award for the third time!

Harding-Yost Insurance Receives Prestigious Personal Lines Agency of the Year Award from The Insurance Alliance Network for the Second Time.

DENVER, PA   On January 23, 2025, The Insurance Alliance Network presented Harding-Yost Insurance with its Personal Lines Agency of the Year Award in recognition of its outstanding growth in 2024. Amy Gohsler, President of The Insurance Alliance Network, presented the award as part of its 2024 Accelerations Sales Contest.   The Insurance Alliance sponsored the 2024 Accelerations Sales Contest to challenge its sales staff from all its agencies.

 

In presenting the award to Harding-Yost, Amy Gohsler commented:

 

“Harding-Yost Insurance certainly earned this award in 2024.  Our Accelerations contest measured the growth over new business over the prior year. Each staff member needed to contribute in order for the agency to excel. Their success is driven by their reputation for service, combined with the insurance expertise of their staff and the breadth of insurance companies they can offer clients.”

Trey Minskey Receives Prestigious Commercial Lines Producer of the Year Prize from The Insurance Alliance Network.

DENVER, PA   On January 23, 2025, The Insurance Alliance Network presented Trey Minskey of Christian-Baker Company with its Commercial Lines Producer of the Year Prize in recognition of his outstanding achievement in its 2024 Accelerations Sales Contest (pictured above with the President of Christian-Baker Company, Rob Fitzgerald).

 

In presenting the award to Trey Minskey, Amy Gohsler, President of The Insurance Alliance Network, commented:

 

“The Insurance Alliance Network sponsored the 2024 Accelerations Sales Contest to recognize the performance of its Commercial Lines producers. Twenty-two producers from seven different Alliance member agencies participated in the contest. The participants participated in educational and sales training meetings with the corporate and platinum sponsors of the contest and also had the opportunity to build connections with other Alliance producers.”

 

“Trey’s outstanding production reflects his professionalism, personal motivation, and the support he receives from his agency.”

James Pryde Receives Next Generation and Diversification Awards from The Insurance Alliance Network.

DENVER, PA On January 23, 2025, The Insurance Alliance Network presented James Pryde of Doty-Hench Insurance with its Next Generation and Diversification Awards in recognition of his outstanding achievement in its 2024 Accelerations Sales Contest (pictured to the right with J.P. Geise, President of Gearhart Herr and Company).

 

In presenting the award to James, Amy Gohsler, President of The Insurance Alliance, commented:

 

“The Insurance Alliance Network sponsored the 2024 Accelerations Sales Contest to recognize the performance of its Commercial Lines producers. Twenty-two producers from seven different Alliance member agencies participated in the contest. The participants participated in educational and sales training meetings with the corporate and platinum sponsors of the contest and also had the opportunity to build connections with other Alliance producers. The Next Generation Award recognizes the producer with less than 3 years of experience as an independent agency producer with the most new sales in 2024. The Diversification Award recognizes the producer with the most new sales in agribusiness, energy, trucking, healthcare and technology segments in 2024.”

 

“James’s outstanding production reflects his professionalism, personal motivation, and the support he receives from his agency.