Account managers truly are the backbone of independent insurance agencies and touch clients more than anyone. The award acknowledges the importance of front-line service providers in all our agency operations.
The Account Manager of the Year award recognizes an account manager in Texas who has contributed to the agency, the industry, and the community in an exceptional manner.
2025 Account Manager of the Year
Janie Garza
Associated Insurance Managers, Houston
Past Winners
| Year | Winner | City |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Janie Garza | Houston |
| 2024 | Candace DeLuna | Allen |
| 2023 | Debbie Johnson | Corpus Christi |
| 2022 | Abbey Talley | Wichita Falls |
| 2021 | Nora Vasquez | Andrews |
| 2020 | Karla Stoffle | Amarillo |
| 2019 | Rhonda Brown | Austin |
| 2018 | Christine Davis | Dallas |
| 2017 | Cheryl Rogers | Rockwall |
| 2016 | Ann Ratcliff | Graham |
| 2015 | Sonya Edwards | Graham |
| 2014 | Kelly Lyttle, CIC, ACSR, CISR | Austin |
| 2013 | Dee Randall, ACSR | Pampa |
| 2012 | Susan Shea Tyner, ACSR | Wichita Falls |
| 2011 | Carol Tower, ACSR | Malakoff |
| 2010 | Stacey Boldt, ACSR | Galveston |
| 2009 | Patricia Daniel, ACSR* | Waco |
| 2008 | Kimberly Muesse, ACSR* | Katy |
| 2007 | Ann Arnn, ACSR | Longview |
| 2006 | Sharian Brown-Taylor, ACSR | Houston |
| 2005 | Kelly McCoy, ACSR* | Dallas |
| 2004 | Cherrie Bland, ACSR | Amarillo |
| 2003 | Vicki Griffis, ACSR, CIC, CISR | Celeste |
| 2002 | Lois Ekarius, ACSR | Bellville |
| 2001 | Peggy Meiske, ACSR | San Antonio |
| 2000 | Armida Quiroga, ACSR* | Houston |
| 1999 | Kathleen Henderson, ACSR | Quanah |
| 1998 | Michele Martinez, ACSR* | Sealy |
| 1997 | Suzanne Van Meter, ACSR | Plano |
| 1996 | Marion Harlos, ACSR* | San Antonio |
| 1995 | Sue Finke, CPIW, ACSR | San Antonio |
*Deceased
Know a great account manager deserving of recognition?
Fill out the Account Manager of the Year Nomination form at the bottom of this page.
The deadline for nominees is May 15. If you make a nomination after May 15, your nominee will be considered for the next awards year.
Eligibility
- Candidates must work with an agency that is an IIAT member in good standing.
- Any eligible candidate may enter or be nominated for the award by completing the nomination form.
Judging Criteria
Applicants are judged based on their professional and personal contributions to their agency and community.
Account Manager of the Year Recognition
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