David B. Goodwin, CPCU, earned his B.A., cum laude, through a five year work-study scholarship to The College of Insurance, awarded to him by the Independent Insurance Agents Association of Indiana. While earning his degree, Mr. Goodwin spent alternating work terms in five insurance companies in Indiana, Ohio and New York, as well as the Indiana Rating Bureau, an Indiana insurance agency and a broker for Lloyds of London. After graduating, he took a position with Wohlreich & Anderson, Ltd. and opened the first national Lloyd’s/Surplus Lines office in the State of Michigan. In 1978, he received the honored professional insurance designation of Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU). Mr. Goodwin joined the Lademan Insurance Agency in 1980. That year, he worked with Michigan Governor Milliken to help draft new insurance regulations enacted in House Bill 4962. In 1999, he and his wife, Linda Lademan established Goodwin, Lademan & Associates located in Taylor, The firm serves the business and personal insurance needs of Southeastern Michigan. Mr. Goodwin is a charter member and past president of the Michigan Surplus Lines Agents Association. He has twice been president of the Allen Park Kiwanis Club, Lt. Governor of the 5th Division of the Michigan District of Kiwanis and currently serves as District Risk Manager for the Michigan District. He has been an officer and director of Southern Wayne County Chamber of Commerce and past president of the Greater Romulus Chamber of Commerce, past president of South Shore Business Network, International and has served as moderator of the Board of Deacons of the Grosse Ile Presbyterian Church. Dave and his wife reside on Grosse Ile.

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Linda Lademan earned a B.A. in English Literature Secondary Education from Central Michigan University in 1971. Upon graduation, she joined the family insurance agency and has been an insurance agent for 29 years. She is licensed in Property, Casualty, Life & Health and is a Licensed Insurance Consultant. She has held the following positions: First woman president of the Independent Insurance Agents of Wayne County. First woman president of the Allen Park Chamber of Commerce. First woman member and president of the Allen Park Rotary Club. Second woman president of a Rotary Club in the world. Downriver Council for the Arts Board President. City of Southgate Economic Development Board. Revisioning Self Study Committee member for the Grosse Ile Presbyterian Church. Finance and Investment Committee, Grosse Ile Presbyterian Church. Downriver Guidance Clinic Self Study Committee. Southern Wayne County Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Committee. Grosse Ile Golf & Country Club Ladies Golf Board. IIAM Education Committee. IIAM Advertising Committee. Elder & Chair of Administration for Grosse Ile Presbyterian Church. She has helped head several conventions for the Independent Insurance Agents Association of the State of Michigan and has guest lectured for several seminars teaching telemarketing and sales techniques. She also was a member of Downriver’s Vision 21 Quality of Life Committee. Linda resides on Grosse Ile with her husband, David Goodwin.

Sandy’s professional insurance experience spans over thirty years: She spent eight years in underwriting and claims for several specialty markets. For more than twenty years she has worked with Property and Casualty agencies in sales and service of both commercial and personal insurance customers. Licenses: Property and Casualty and pursuing Life, Health and Accident. Education: Michigan State university, Continuing Education, coverage Seminars Her special attributes include: Extremely personable, Eager to learn about customers’ and potential clients’ needs, Will take any necessary steps to do the best job possible of matching our clients with appropriate products and competitive prices, She is innovative. Sandy has served on several board of directors. She currently serves her community through membership in the Soroptomists of Wyandotte-Southgate-Taylor.

Susan began her insurance career with Aetna Insurance in underwriting in 1972. After that, she spent 26 years in agencies in Livonia and Rochester and as a Senior Underwriter with Lake States Insurance Co. Now, she has been with Goodwin, Lademan & Associates, Inc. for over 10 years as a Sales Agent. Susan is licensed for Property and Casualty as well as Life and Health. Her special attributes include: Continuing Education, Diligent & hard working, Loves a Challenge, Enjoys assisting our clients, Available 24/7, Concerned and empathetic to our clients problems. Sue is an active member of Insurance Association of Metro Detroit (International Association of Insurance Professionals) IAIP having served as Corporate Sponsor Chair, Past State Director, Michigan Council, Region IV Vice President for 2009-2011. She also serves as Co-Chair for an Annual Golf Outing serving local charities. Susan is a Leader in Primetime Chaper of Business Network International and new member of Taylor Rotary. She is also very active with Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Dearborn, serving on the Board of Education and as a Sunday School Teacher. She resides in Allen Park with her husband, Jim.

Nicole Strait is fully licensed to assist your Property and Casualty needs as well as your Life and Health Insurance needs. She also holds the professional designation of Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR). Nicole can review your current policies, gather information and present you with recommendations and proposals to improve and upgrade your insurance programs. She is also there to answer questions and make changes needed on your account.

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