Meet Our Team

Gerry Magner - President - Gerry began his career at Meeker-Magner in June 1964, after graduation from Fairfield University. Through the 60's and into the 70's, Gerry worked in each of the agency's departments. In the late 70's, he began in the management area, where today he acts primarily as sales manager to the agency's ten sales associates. After 42 years of marriage, he and his wife Patsy are the proud parents of five children and seventeen grandchildren. Along with traveling to various vacation spots with Patsy, his outdoor activities include golf, tennis and paddle tennis. With all those grandchildren, a lot of time is spent watching their sports and school activities.

Rusty Magner - RHU - Executive Vice President, Employee Benefits and Group Wellness Specialist - Rusty, a fourth generation member of the Meeker-Magner team, Rusty works with mid-sized business to help his clients attract and retain top employees through comprehensive employee benefit plans. For the past several years he has helped employees at client companies have life changing experiences through wellness programs. He has expertise in health, dental, disability, life, FSA, HRA, HSA, consumer-driven healthcare, retirement and deferred compensation plans. In addition to his insurance licenses, he holds Series 6 & 63 securities licenses. Rusty graduated from Fairfield University, with a degree in Business Management. He is Past President of the Chicago Board of Underwriters. He enjoys his wife and children, golf and networking. Most of all he enjoys helping others.

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