Threlkeld & Company Insurance (TCI), based in Tyler, Texas, announced four key employee promotions.
Diane Smith, formerly commercial lines service manager, has been promoted to vice president of commercial lines. Smith has worked for TCI for 22 years.
Ryan Slaughter was promoted from producer to vice president, sales. Slaughter has been with the company for 10 years.
Wendy Vanderwater has been promoted from producer to vice president, employee benefits. Vanderwater has been with TCI for 15 years.
John Freeman was promoted from producer to vice president of sales. Freeman has been with the company for nine years.
Threlkeld & Company Insurance (TCI) was established in 1982. TCI currently has 43 employees and is a direct descendant of Clyde & Prestridge Insurance Agency, which was established in 1929.
Source: Threlkeld & Company Insurance (TCI)
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