In this episode Heather Graves Ramsey, owner of Coach to Brilliance, discusses Dan Brown’s business move from San Francisco to Lake Oswego three years ago. Dan has been with Farmers Insurance for over 34 years. He shares his real-life experience utilizing all that the Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce has to offer to build relationships – and a transplanted business – to be successful in Lake Oswego.

From Dan Brown:

I began my Farmers® career as an agency owner in 1990. After a successful 6-year run building my agency, I was called upon to become a district manager. I obtained a small group of 17 agents, and over the next 26 years, my team and I grew the district into 46 agency owners. During that time, the district operated as one of the most successful in the entire company, and in 2014, it was recognized as #1 in the country.

In 2020, my wife and I came across the beautiful town of Lake Oswego, Oregon. After some soul-searching and buoyed by the opportunity to be close to my two daughters, twin grandchildren, and son-in-law, I made the decision to go back to my agency roots. I am fortunate that one of my daughters, Donna Jo, works alongside me on my team in the office.

I was pleased to have the opportunity to acquire a very successful agency located in the exact area we decided to settle in. Being able to retain the entire existing staff made the decision all the easier and confirmed it was the perfect next step.

Our goal is to continue to be known for excellent service, attention to detail, and easy accessibility. We are here to build relationships with our clients while helping them protect their assets and grow new ones through our Farmers Financial Solutions brand.

We are on Lower Boones Ferry Road and Douglas Way. Thank you, and we hope to speak with you soon!

Give me a call at (503) 699-0189 and I'll be happy to answer any questions you might have.

Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce Website

Visit us in downtown Lake Oswego on the second floor of CENTRL Office in the Ironlight building. 525 3rd St Suite 201, Lake Oswego, OR 97034

We offer a wide range of membership tiers and benefits, so browse through our options on our website and pick the one that’s right for your business or organization.

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