Leadership

Jeff Svennes understands the challenges growers face because he has been a farmer his entire life. He experienced a couple of disasters years in the 80s and it would have been devastating to his business if it wasn’t for crop insurance. Jeff started selling crop insurance to help protect his neighbors. His business kept expanding until the founding of PRM in 2017. To this day, Jeff is passionate about protecting growers because he personally knows how much a loss can hurt.

Don Preusser has over 30 years of executive and operational leadership of Property/ Casualty Insurance Companies. Don has a broad background in Agriculture including prior to PRM, serving as President of John Deere Insurance Company and member of John Deere Financial where he led the effort to integrate precision farming technology into crop insurance.

Linda’s career spans 30 years in crop and flood insurance as well as mortgage lending, including roles in underwriting services, operations leadership, policy services, project management, and sales support. She leads PRM’s operations teams, including Data Strategy, Human Resources, IT, Licensing, Marketing Communications, and Underwriting. Linda earned a B.A. in Speech Communication from San Diego State University and a Six Sigma Green Belt from Villanova University.

Landon’s professional and educational passions are finance and economics. Landon has worked in finance for 10+ years providing invaluable education, experiences, and growth that helps him serve PRM and its stakeholders. Landon is passionate about formal and informal education, sports, and his family. Landon has degrees in Economics and Finance from Liberty University.

Heidi brings over 20 years of experience in project management, product development, data analytics and management, compliance, and risk management within the insurance sector. She oversees the compliance program for PRM to promote awareness of and compliance with company values, applicable laws, regulations, and policies, in addition to implementation and oversight of governance programs and risk management practices.

Ryan Jones is an expert storyteller and data wonk. He started his career as a broadcast journalist producing news for a Nielsen top 10 market. Ryan transitioned into marketing to become Creative Director for one of the largest advertising agencies in the South. There he led teams of producers, graphic artists, web developers, social and SEO experts to shape powerful messaging for Fortune 300 companies. Ryan crafts all marketing and communications for PRM to help farmers understand crop insurance. He has an M.B.A. from the University of Colorado and an M.S. in Business Analytics from the University of Iowa.

Gary has almost 25 years of experience in the crop insurance industry and provides a unique perspective that few others share. From his personal lifelong involvement with farming and his early years as an agronomist to his years in crop insurance roles in Marketing, Claims, and Compliance, Gary understands the industry and what is important to growers. One of Gary’s strengths is his ability to communicate with all stakeholders, and he believes strongly in ensuring all parties understand the policies as well as the regulations governing them.

With over 25 years in the technology sector, Shane Flynn brings a wealth of experience in leveraging innovative solutions to enhance business operations and improve lives. Over the past decade, he has applied his expertise within the agriculture industry, gaining a deep appreciation for its complexities and opportunities. At PRM, Shane leads the company’s technology strategy, focusing on solutions that streamline operations and deliver real value to growers. He also uses his technical skills to support mission work in Peru and the Bahamas. Outside of work, Shane enjoys traveling, cycling, and tackling home renovation projects.

With more than a decade of business management experience and a strong background in human resources and executive support, Christian brings versatility and a people-first approach to PRM. He previously worked in financial services, where he gained valuable experience helping people and organizations navigate change and growth. His background also includes executive support, strategic project coordination, and business operations management. At PRM, Christian is focused on building a supportive environment where employees feel valued and the company is well-positioned for growth to better serve its farmers and policyholders. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business with a multidisciplinary focus from Bethel University.

Jennifer brings over 16 years of experience in the crop insurance industry. She has built a strong industry reputation by working directly with farmers and insurance providers to ensure claims are settled accurately and fairly. Her approach combines technical knowledge with empathy, even in the most high-pressure and unpredictable situations. Her expertise includes field inspections, data analysis, and regulatory compliance. Jennifer is known for her attention to detail and her ability to make fast, informed decisions. Her hands-on experience has given her a deep understanding of the land, the people, and the resilience of the American farmer. At PRM, Jennifer leads the underwriting and licensing department. In this role, she ensures that policies are written accurately and in compliance with federal guidelines while keeping the unique needs of each farming operation in focus. Jennifer lives with her husband and two sons on their Illinois farm.