Insurance & Employee Benefits

Rhonda Haden, a benefits consultant with Connell Insurance Inc. in Branson, was accepted as a participant in the 2006 Lakes Area Leadership Program. The two-year program focuses on community issues and planning. Graduates also volunteer to serve with the community organization of their choice for one year.

Nixa-based Wickizer & Clutter Inc. has announced two new service locations in

Fulton and in Harrison, Ark., and the addition of four new employees. Matt Greenlee joined the company as a multiple line claims representative and infrared imaging consultant serving the Columbia and Jefferson City areas. Greenlee is a certified infrared thermographer with previous claims experience. Monét Beaman joined Wickizer & Clutter as a casualty claims representative. She has two years of adjusting experience from her work with a national insurance company, where she specialized in automotive claims and worked with large trucks, recreational and all-terrain vehicles. Beaman is a member of the Springfield Claims Association. Dick Wasson joined the firm as senior general adjuster in Harrison. He has been an adjuster since 1975, and also is qualified as a fire-cause-and-origin specialist. Ken Braker is a casualty claims representative with Wickizer & Clutter. His experience dates back to 1998 and includes automotive liability, general liability and physical damage. He is a member of Springfield Claims Association and the National Association of Independent Insurance Adjusters.