Executive Team
Bill is an accomplished leader within the Allstate family of companies, skilled in driving profitable growth and innovation. He is responsible for both Answer Financial and Ivantage Brokerage, creating synergies to benefit customers across both organizations through his dual leadership. Bill is focused on driving Answer’s strategic vision to expand its omnichannel auto, home, and small business insurance solutions. Prior to joining Answer and Ivantage, Bill held several leadership roles within the Allstate corporation, starting in 2010. His career with Allstate includes serving as COO/Vice President Personal Lines Brokerage and Vice President of Agency Sales, roles that have given him expansive understanding of the insurance industry from multiple angles.
Joseph is responsible for leading all finance, accounting and data analytics efforts. He has been with Answer Financial since 2015 and brings more than 20 years of experience in finance and corporate planning for several large-scale financial institutions and multinational companies. Prior to joining the organization, he served as First Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis at East West Bank. Joseph holds a Master of Business Administration from Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University.
Shelby has been with Answer Financial since 2000 and brings more than 20 years in the legal profession to her role. As counsel, Shelby oversees regulatory compliance and risk management across all business entities, transactions and marketing matters for the company nationally. Her role covers a broad spectrum of specialties including corporate governance, data privacy and information security policies, supplier and business development contracting, digital and direct marketing compliance and licensing. Additionally, Shelby is the company’s Corporate Secretary and reports to the Board of Directors on legal issues for the company.
Department Leaders
Tina has over 22 years of experience in the insurance industry. She began her career with Answer in 2006 as Retention Manager in the Encino office. Tina joined the sales department in 2006 as a Sales Manager, where her team’s consistent performance earned her the role of Sales Director in 2014.
Gillian began her career with Answer in 2006 as a Sales Agent Trainee and has developed through virtually every position in the Sales Department to become Sales Director in Knoxville. Gillian now has the opportunity to grow the next generation of Sales Agents and Managers.
Allen has over 30 years of experience in the insurance industry. He began his career with Answer in 2008 as a Sales Agent in the California office. In 2010, Allen was promoted to Sales Manager, leading the top sales team year after year which led to his role as Director of Learning Optimization in 2019. Allen now works with Sales Agents and Sales Managers to improve individual, team and organizational performance.
Sangram brings more than 20 years of experience in design leadership and user experience. He is responsible for overseeing the successful implementation of visual media, customer-centric journeys, branding and digital marketing campaigns. Prior to joining Answer in 2009, he served as Vice President in creative services for both The Connors Group, Inc. and at Everse. He began his career as a Graphic Designer for the City of Austin. Sangram holds a Master of Science in Community and Regional Planning from the University of Texas at Austin.