Threshold June 2018

NEW MEMBER Q&A
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Welcome Kade Olson
Who is your hero & why?
My hero would have to by my Grandfather, Terry Cowell. He taught
me what it means to work hard to provide for your family, to love everyone,
and to enjoy life in all its capacity. Family is the most important
aspect to me and when I look at my Grandpa, a man who built an
implement dealership from the ground up, his actions prove to me
that by following through on the simple aspects it can go a long ways
to those around you.
Kade Olson
Marketing Representative
(641) 373.1544
kdolson@fedins.com
Cedar Rapids, IA
What do you like most about the company you work for?
Federated Insurance is a company that is built around serving and
protecting business owners and their employees from the catastrophic
events as well as their employees involved in their business. Growing
up in a family that was built from the blood, sweat, and tears
poured into a business it brings me great joy to return the favor in
ensuring those owners have a business to return to everyday and
their employees can put food on the table for their families.
Why do customers choose your company?
My clients choose Federated Insurance because of our services we
provide our business owners as well as the resources Federated has
partnered with in order to improve those businesses. Insurance is a
product no one looks to buy, but a commodity that provides a peace
of mind. Our goal by providing life, disability, or property and casualty
insurance is to provide that peace of mind feeling.
What’s the best advice you ever received?
Best advice I’ve ever received was from my Grandpa and he taught
me to never give up. Life will always throw a curveball at you and will
continue to have its peaks and valleys. However, when those valleys
come it is best to put your head down, weather it, and when the
storm is over you will come out on the other side a better man or
person than you were before. Advice still stands true today!
Tell us something people would be surprised to learn about you.
Fun facts about myself: I am allergic to peanut butter, nuts, tree nuts,
etc. Basically anything nut related does not sit well with my body. I’ve
also broken my left arm 4 times and have had 10 black eyes growing
up. You could say I was a little accident prone!
What is your favorite quote?
“If you want to change the world, start off by making your bed.”
– Admiral William McHaven
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