SIG Corporate Key Personnel
Richard Pollard, President, began his insurance career in 1966, after he received his Bachelor of Business Administration from East Texas University. His thirty-five+ year diverse insurance background includes being a casualty underwriter, underwriting manager, insurance salesman, marketing manager, and an owner/board member for a large regional insurance agency. His insurance profile encompasses the successful implementation of Agency/Insurer underwriting programs, which include the creation and development of a General Agent program, comprised of more than sixty Texas agents, with annual sales in excess of $15 million. His technical skills in complex insurance issues has resulted in providing risk consulting services for numerous businesses and public entities; as well as providing consulting services and serving as an expert witness involving insurance litigation. He has the following professional designations: CIC (Certified Insurance Counselor), CPCU (Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter) and AAI (Accredited Advisor of Insurance).
Missy Pollard, Vice President, Corporate Operations/Marketing, is a licensed insurance agent with an ACSR (Accredited Customer Service Representative) designation. She has been with SIG in the insurance industry since 2006, and brings with her years of corporate and project management experience. As a former city planner and partner in a consulting firm, Missy holds a considerable amount of knowledge in customer service, contracts, policies and procedures; as well as marketing and website development. Missy manages the SIG corporate branding, company contracts, as well as day-to-day operations of the agency. Missy is a graduate of Texas A&M University and Tulane University.
Shanda Swallers, Corporate Operations/Marketing Manager, recently graduated from Texas A&M University in December of 2009 with a Bachelor's degree in Marketing. She joined SIG in May 2008 as a part-time Marketing and Operations assistant. After graduation, Shanda joined SIG full-time and now manages company and agent appointments, new SIG locations, IT administration, website development, all resident and non-resident licensing for SIG and its agents; along with everyday agency operations. She obtained her ACSR (Accredited Customer Service Representative) in 2010, and she is now involved in in the community through Young Professionals of Aggieland and the Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Program.
Trish Eller, Accountant, has 20 plus years experience handling the finances for businesses and a non-profit community agency. She is familiar with the various aspects of the accounting functions between insurance companies, brokers, customers and insurance agencies. She is responsible for managing and controlling all aspects of accounting activities for all of our locations.
