Our Who
With over 177 years of enriched history, the IBNO is one of the oldest associations existing in Cleveland today, originally established in June of 1846 as the Cleveland Board of Underwriters. The group was formed to establish connections and build relationships across all facets of the insurance industry.
IBNO is currently made up of insurance agents, company carriers, and affiliated businesses throughout Northern Ohio. Our members are our strength and endurance, providing an established local presence, continued collaboration and growth.
Nick Plocek
IBNO Board President
Account Executive
McGowan, Donnelly & Oberheu, LLC
P: 216-409-9567
nplocek@mdoinsurance.com
www.mdoinsurance.com
Tanya Andolsen
IBNO Vice President
President | Argosy Risk Specialists
1300 East 9th Street, Suite 1650
Cleveland, OH 44114
P: 216-408-7992
M: 440-458-2075
Marie Curtis
Board Trustee
Sr. Territory Manager | Safeco
P: 440-813-0941
Robert Slowey
Board Member
Agent | Slowey Insurance Agency Ltd.
C: 440-255-3411 ext: 104
rgslowey@sloweyins.com
John Horvath
Past President
President | Neverman Insurance
P: 440-871-5620
john@nevermanins.com
www.nevermanins.com
27594 Detroit Rd.
Westlake, OH 44145
Michael Bodnar
Past President
Gordon Tower Insurance
14805 Detroit Ave #300
Lakewood, OH 44107
P: 216-663-7777
Timothy Hrobat
IBNO Treasurer
Vince Hrobat Insurance Agy, Inc.
7252 Broadview Rd
Parma, Ohio 44134
P: 216-524-2007
Missy Kahl
Board Trustee
Marketing Mngr. | Central Insurance
C: 330-317-1358
MKahl@central-insurance.com
central-insurance.com
Nicolette
Destefano-Thomas
Board Trustee
Platinum Restoration
P: 440-387-6953
Conner Evans
Board Member
Risk Advisor | Jeff Evans Insurance Agency, Inc.
conner@jeffevansins.com
P: 330-896-1173
Our Why
IBNO’s mission is to promote and strengthen the local insurance agency system through relevant professional development and education, network building, and charitable giving.
Whether you are a seasoned insurance professional or new to the industry, IBNO has resources for you. Our members openly share ideas and offer insights they’ve gained throughout their insurance careers.
Our What
Our industry thrives on contacts and connections. IBNO members have the benefit of making connections with fellow agents, insurance carriers, industry vendors and educators by offering an assortment of events. New events and current topics are continually being added – the IBNO board welcomes input from its members on topics to be presented and fresh ideas for fun networking events.
Some of our past events have included:
- State of the Industry (annual update)
- RockCon (formerly Cleveland “I” Day)
- Annual Golf outing, Clambake, and Holiday charity event.
Our When
Schedule of Events for 2024:
- State of the Industry
- Annual Meeting
- Golf Outing
- Clambake
- Membership Drive
- Holiday Charity & Awards Event
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IBNO members also have direct access to discounted on-line pre-licensing, continuing education and producer onboarding courses.
IBNO is a premier association for local networking, and a valued source for the information that you need to be successful in our industry. In addition to becoming a member, the IBNO offers benefits by becoming a corporate sponsor. Our partners help lead our message of promoting and strengthening the insurance agency system. There are several partnership levels that offer visibility at IBNO events, additional ways to connect with IBNO members and discounted registration costs for all IBNO events.