American National is proud to announce the induction of Thresa Cochran, Associate General Agent; Ed Michur, General Agent; and Mariam Spaulding, Regional Director to the 2021 Multiple Line Hall of Fame.
The Multiple Line Hall of Fame is the highest recognition available to members of the American National field team. To be eligible for induction to the Hall of Fame, candidates must have served a minimum of 25 years as an American National Multiple Line Agent, Associate General Agent (AGA) or Multiple Line General Agent (MLGA) and qualified to attend the Multiple Line Conference for a minimum of 15 years. Hall of Fame members are recognized as enduring examples of excellence, who have demonstrated an exemplary commitment to the betterment of American National, their community and clients.
Thresa Cochran (Las Vegas, NV) entered the insurance business in 1988 and has been a leading General Agent for American Nationals since 1996, serving as an Associate Regional Director over the six states in the West region for 20 years. She is the recipient for numerous awards including the National Management Award, GAMA International’s Master Multiline Award Top 250. Cochran enjoys education and training others, has taught at multiple home office schools, and has been a featured instructor and speaker at industry events for organizations including Essentials in Management Development, GAMA’s Best Practices, LIMRA, the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA), LAMP and FSS/LUTCF at The American College. She is a member of NAIFA and the Society of Financial Service Professionals. Cochran has received the designations of Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Chartered Leadership Fellow (CLF), Financial Services Specialist (FSS), and Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) from The American College. When she’s not at work, Cochran has earned three Black Belts in karate and enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband of 42 years. She has two children and one granddaughter who she says is her “greatest joy.”
Ed Michur (Blue Grass, IA) joined American National in 1968, after serving two years in the Army.
“I never thought about an insurance career until a friend asked me to join him at an American National Agency in Davenport, Iowa,” Michur says.
Over the course of his career, he has held positions including, Agent, Associate General Agent, Regional Director and Multiple Line General Agent. Michur has been a member of NAIFA for 49 years and has earned a place attending 33 American National conferences. Michur and Nancy, his wife of 52 years, have twin daughters, two wonderful sons-in-law and four grandchildren. In their spare time, they enjoy attending their grandchildren’s athletic and school events.
Mariam Spaulding (Coral Springs, FL) first began her a career in insurance as a high school student, where she was hired to make cold calls and do data entry. At just 20 years old, she decided her future was in the insurance business. Her father had recently begun working at Capital Insurance and he invited her to join forces with him. Her father’s mission to “serve” his clientele – State of Florida employees in three counties – became her mission and they focused on providing protection and financial well-being through insurance and other financial products. At the age of 26, she became the youngest Regional Vice President for her company. Spaulding has received numerous accolades throughout her career including, 20 President’s Club achievements, 13 Chieftain Club achievements, eight Summit Club achievements and has been recognized as a gold, silver and bronze winner multiple times for her work. She and her husband have been married for 36 years and have three children. Spaulding says her family has been her “guiding light in her life and career.”