Working at Savage

Savage and Associates announced the hiring of five college students with northwest Ohio ties to join the advisor internship program this summer.

The program provides formal training, access to mentors, opportunity to acquire professional licenses, and other valuable experiences.

Joining the program are the following students:

• Blaise Beier – junior from Miami University; finance major; hometown is Toledo, Ohio.
• Andrew Boros – junior from University of Cincinnati; insurance and risk management major; hometown is Perrysburg, Ohio.
• Joey Hoppenjans – junior from Ohio State University; finance major; real estate minor; hometown is Sylvania, Ohio.
• Gabriel Nitschke – junior from University of Cincinnati; finance major; hometown is Toledo, Ohio.
• Lily Phommalee – junior from Bowling Green State University; finance major; hometown is Pemberville, Ohio.

Along with working to acquire their life and health license, the students will learn some of the basic risk products, meet regularly with industry experts, learn the importance of ensuring clients are well rounded in their portfolio of bank accounts, investments and insurance, as well as progress in several areas to enhance their industry knowledge.

The internship program runs through mid-August.

Students interesting in learning about the advisor internship program should contact Liz Harmon, director of recruiting and practice development, at 419-725-7211 or [email protected].

For the eighth consecutive year, Savage and Associates has been named one of the region’s top workplaces by the Toledo Blade. Additionally, Savage received the superior values award. Additionally, J.R. Toland, president and CEO, Savage, received the superior leadership award for the fourth time in eight years.

“Our people help define our culture, and we are fortunate to have an outstanding team that places clients first,” stated Toland. “When we place clients first, good things happen. This has been a hallmark of Savage since the very beginning in 1957. Now, across more than 170 associates and three locations, we’re more driven than ever.”

Being named a top workplace is based on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner, Energage, LLC. The Blade partnered with Energage to conduct the anonymous survey that uniquely measures 15 drivers of engaged cultures that are critical to the success of any organization, such as alignment, execution, and connection.

Savage has offices in Maumee, Bowling Green, and Findlay, Ohio.

Third-party rankings and recognitions are no guarantee of future investment success and do not ensure that a client or prospective client will experience a higher level of performance or results. These ratings should not be construed as an endorsement of the advisor by any client nor are they representative of any one client’s evaluation.

For the seventh consecutive year, Savage and Associates has been named one of the region’s top workplaces by the Toledo Blade. Additionally, Savage received the superior values award.

“To be a top workplace means you need remarkable people,” stated J.R. Toland, president and CEO, Savage. “Of course, this includes our team of more than 160 associates across four locations – their energy, passion and dedication is contagious. However this also includes our clients – they drive us so fiercely every day to live our mission of serving others.”

Being named a top workplace is based on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner, Energage, LLC. The Blade partnered with Energage to conduct the anonymous survey that uniquely measures 15 drivers of engaged cultures that are critical to the success of any organization, such as alignment, execution, and connection.

Savage has offices in Maumee, Bowling Green, Findlay and Ottawa, Ohio.

Third-party rankings and recognitions are no guarantee of future investment success and do not ensure that a client or prospective client will experience a higher level of performance or results. These ratings should not be construed as an endorsement of the advisor by any client nor are they representative of any one client’s evaluation.

Savage and Associates hired five local college students with northwest Ohio ties to join the advisor internship program this summer.

The program provides formal training, access to mentors, opportunity to acquire professional licenses, and other valuable experiences. Joining the program are the following students:

• Connor Judy – junior from Bowling Green State University; business major specializing in finance; hometown is Monclova, Ohio (top left).
• Paul Latz – junior from The University of Toledo; finance and professional sales major; hometown is Perrysburg, Ohio (top middle).
• Connor McCann – junior from Bowling Green State University; finance and insurance, and risk management dual major; hometown is Sylvania, Ohio (top right).
• Maher Saleh – junior from The University of Toledo; finance and management, and leadership skills dual major; hometown is Toledo, Ohio (lower left).
• Caitlin Tudor – junior from The University of Toledo; finance major; hometown is Kenton, Ohio (lower right).

“Savage is fortunate to have such impressive college students join our team this summer,” stated J.R Toland, president and CEO, Savage. “We’re excited to have these five bright, talented individuals grow with us.”

Along with working to acquire their life and health license, the students will learn some of the basic risk products, meet regularly with industry experts, learn the importance of ensuring clients are well rounded in their portfolio of bank accounts, investments and insurance, as well as progress in several areas to enhance their industry knowledge. The internship program runs through mid-August.

Students interesting in learning about the advisor internship program should contact Liz Harmon, director of recruiting and practice development, at 419-725-7211 or [email protected].

For the sixth consecutive year, Savage and Associates has been named one of the region’s top workplaces by the Toledo Blade. Additionally, J.R. Toland, president and CEO, Savage, received the superior leadership award for the third time in six years.

“The credit goes to those with such a strong passion for serving our clients,” stated J.R. Toland, president and CEO, Savage. “We take great pride in living our mission, vision and values, and we are honored to receive this distinction for the sixth time in a row.”

Being named a top workplace is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage, LLC. The Blade partnered with Energage to conduct the anonymous survey that uniquely measures 15 drivers of engaged cultures that are critical to the success of any organization, such as alignment, execution, and connection.

Savage has offices in Maumee, Bowling Green, Findlay and Ottawa, Ohio.

Savage and Associates has been named the recipient of the Maumee River Award from the Maumee Chamber of Commerce during their 46th annual Hometown Hero awards banquet.

“We are so grateful for this acknowledgment, especially knowing the impressive list of past recipients to receive this prestigious award,” stated J.R. Toland, president and CEO, Savage and Associates. “On behalf of our 130+ associates, we are humbled by this great honor.”

The award is presented to a company or organization that is making a tangible, measurable impact in the Maumee community through activities such as job creation, workforce development, volunteer efforts, board service, philanthropic support, or innovative business models that promote social goals.

Photo: Kristin Meyer (left), executive director, Maumee Chamber of Commerce, presents the nominations and letters of support from various businesses and organizations throughout the Maumee area, to J.R. Toland, president and CEO, Savage.

Savage and Associates has hired five college students with northwest Ohio roots to join the advisor internship program this summer which provides formal training, access to mentors, opportunity to acquire professional licenses, and other valuable experiences.

Joining the program are the following students:
• Anna Brubaker – student from The University of Toledo, majoring in finance and minoring in professional sales (top left)
• Ryan Christie – student from The University of Toledo, majoring in finance and information systems (top middle)
• Jason Drees – student from The University of Toledo, majoring in finance and professional sales (top right)
• Chandler Fitzgerald – student from Pensacola Christian College, majoring in business management (lower left)
• Shawn Old – student from Ohio University, majoring in international business and business analytics (lower right)

“It is our honor, and long standing tradition at Savage, to work with some of the best and brightest students so they can begin their professional careers immediately after graduation,” stated J.R. Toland, president and CEO, Savage and Associates. “It’s a win-win for everyone involved, and we look forward to seeing them grow with us.”

Along with working to acquire their life and health license, the students will learn some of the basic risk products, meet regularly with industry experts, learn the importance of ensuring clients are well rounded in their portfolio of bank accounts, investments and insurance, as well as progress in several areas to enhance their industry knowledge. The internship program runs through mid-August.

Students interesting in learning about the advisor internship program should contact Liz Harmon, recruitment and practice development manager, Savage and Associates, at 419-725-7211 or [email protected].