Jim McConnell moved to George in October of 1988 to become the insurance agency manager at the George State Bank.  After seven and a half years in that position, Jim purchased the agency from the bank and moved it down the street a half block to the east (in Byron Krull’s building).  Vonda Krahling (later Maggert) was his first employee.  Vonda stuck around for nearly 20 years.  In February of 1998, Jim joined forces with Shane Rosene and Ty Kruger to purchase the old Tarko Doll building on Main Street, where each had their offices for many years, and which is where the Northwest Consultants office is still located.  Melissa Grave joined the agency this week.  We look forward to hosting you this Friday, January 14^th from 10:00 to 11:30.