February 2, 2016

PRESS RELEASE: Western Growers Adds Michael Hill to Expand Insurance Services in Sacramento

Building its strong insurance team to expand services across California,
Western Growers hires 14-year veteran Michael Hill

IRVINE, Calif. (February 3, 2016) – Western Growers is proud to announce and welcome Michael Hill as Sales Executive, further expanding the insurance services team in regions all across California. Hill will focus on new market development and bolstering the insurance services Western Growers offers to current and future members in the greater Sacramento area.

“There has always been a strong presence of agribusiness in Sacramento and Mike will be crucial in carrying out our mission of providing invaluable services for all business and individuals in need of insurance support,” said Jeff Gullickson, Senior Vice President of Western Growers Insurance Services. “We are extremely excited to further strengthen our team with an industry veteran who has a 14-year track record of success in the insurance brokerage business.”

Hill joins the insurance team with a wealth of experience in insurance sales and leadership. Hill spent the past 14 years at Aon Risk Services, InterWest Insurance Services and Bozzuto Insurance Agency where he was instrumental in boosting company profitability through insurance sales. A Sacramento native who grew up working on his grandfather’s poultry ranch, Hill understands how best to meet the needs of both the Sacramento area and agriculture-related industries.

“I am ecstatic to join such a respected company that excels in delivering high quality services and solutions to its members,” said Hill. “I look forward to working with the insurance team to further strengthen existing member relationships and am committed to significantly increasing new client relationships.”

Image of Hill is available here.