Emerging Leader Chair Spotlight: Adam Sheridan

Getting to know

2019-20 Emerging Leader Chair

THE BASICS Name: Adam Sheridan Age: 31 Title: Commercial Account Executive Agency: Reed Brothers Insurance Location: Somerset, KY Education: Marketing & Sales major from Western Kentucky University

What does your position entail? We are primarily a commercial agency, so prospecting/sales/marketing to new and current clients.

Why insurance? I was in banking prior to insurance. I wanted to join the industry and wanted to learn from someone that does it the right way so I approached Allen Crawford about coming to work for him.

What do you enjoy most about your job/industry? I’m a numbers nerd so I really enjoy using that to my advantage when comparing options, finding solutions, etc. for clients.

What are your goals for your year as chair? Before the year started, we had some national awards on our radar, but now my goal is to not have anymore events cancelled because we’re quarantined.

GETTING PERSONAL Tell me about your family

I have been happily married to my wife Morgan since 2012. We have two sons, Griffin (6) and Boone (2) and a dog named Cooper.

Biggest influence/role model Allen Crawford

What accomplishment are you most proud of? Helped FCA start an annual Thanksgiving meal where we prepare and serve meals to those in need on Thanksgiving day. So far we’ve served nearly 6,000 meals in four years.

You’re a true millennial. Do you think that helps or hurts you in this industry?

Most definitely helps! Our industry is at the perfect time to mesh “old school” with “new school” to propel it to the next level.

Advice for fellow emerging leaders Be involved and attend every event you can. There are relationships and opportunities that only come from being involved. It’s been incredible for me.

Thoughts on the next Generation Z - (those born between mid-1990s and mid 2000s)

They’re giving Millennials a bad name. Kidding…kind of. I think each generation has a unique perspective and can bring value to everyone whether it be relationships, communication, work, technology, etc.

FUN FACTS What’s something unique about yourself?

My wife and in-laws said to say that I’m a St. Louis Cardinals fan, but I said that’s only unique because people on this side of the state are stuck with the Reds!

Pet Peeve Pessimism

Farthest place you’ve traveled Los Cabos, Mexico

Favorite movie/TV show Whatever my wife is watching on Netflix. Currently, that’s Blacklist.

Favorite music/band I don’t really have one...I listen to it all

iPhone or Android? iPhone

What’s playing in your earbuds right now? Typically an insurance-related podcast

Favorite restaurant in your hometown Morganfield: Feedmill; Somerset: Guthrie’s

First job Radio Station running the sound board for St. Louis Cardinals, UK Football/basketball games and local sports.

Something others don’t know or would be surprised to know about you

This goes along with the “first job” question, but every Sunday my senior year I read the local news at noon live on-air. People always told me I had a face for radio.

What’s something that you’re really bad at that you would love to be great at?

Fixing things around the house. YouTube makes it look so easy!

Uber or Lyft? Uber

Guilty pleasure? Doughnuts or Apple anything