Public Relations/Communications

Rob, Public Affairs/Marketing Manager
Hometown: Thomaston, GA

Why State Farm?
When I was finishing college, my father-in-law at the time was an auto claim superintendent (now called team manager), and had been with State Farm for 25 years. He always talked about how good State Farm had been to him and his family, and what a wonderful place to work it was. As I began to meet some of the folks in his claim office, I got a chance to see the State Farm "family" up close. My college degree was a BBA in Finance, and I assumed I'd be going to work for a bank or maybe a stock brokerage. However, when I was invited in for an interview, I just had this indescribable feeling that State Farm was the place for me.  It was the best decision I’ve ever made in my professional life.

In my role with Public Affairs and Marketing…
...I'm a big junkie for politics and media, and this role brings a big dose of both. Taking on the Marketing function a few years ago also brought the chance to learn a new set of skills and work more closely with our Agency partners, which has been fantastic.

When people ask me about State Farm I tell them…
...it seems that fewer employees entering the workforce these days envision a long career with one company. Many of them are willing to jump from one company to another in pursuit of more money, a better work environment, more opportunity, whatever. I'd like prospective employees to know that State Farm is still the kind of organization where many, if not all, of these needs and wants can be met and that a long career with one company can still be a desirable reality.

Outside of work…
...I find my greatest joy and comfort in being with my family. I help coach my kids' teams, and have been a part of their activities for many years, hoping to provide them with support and encouragement while building a sense of teamwork and achievement.

I love music, and play drums and guitar. Sports are a big part of my life, particularly baseball, and I collect vintage baseball cards and memorabilia. My family and I also like to travel, and we try to take one or two big trips each year to someplace fun and exciting; just being together in one place and experiencing new things as a family is the best part. I wouldn't trade a single thing in my life right now.

Rob's career path:

• Auto Claim Representative, Georgia
• Claim Supervisor, Atlanta, GA
• Corporate Public Affairs Manager, Georgia
• Public Affairs/Marketing Mgr., Southern Zone