Joe Nguyen, Agent
Joe Nguyen, Agent
Joe Nguyen, Agent
Joe was born in Vietnam and arrived in Richmond, Virginia, in 1975. His family later moved to California where he graduated from California State University, Long Beach with a degree in Marketing. After several jobs in public relations, Joe joined State Farm Claims in 1992 and opened his agency in September 2003. He and his wonderful wi
Joe was born in Vietnam and arrived in Richmond, Virginia, in 1975. His family later moved to California where he graduated from California State University, Long Beach with a degree in Marketing. After several jobs in public relations, Joe joined State Farm Claims in 1992 and opened his agency in September 2003. He and his wonderful wife Ann, have two beautiful daughters, Audrey and Ave, who keep them very busy. Joe enjoys playing golf and basketball.
Professional accomplishments include:
- Trophy Winner
- Million Dollar Round Table
- Business Leader
- Mutual Funds Platinum
- Lifetime President's Club
- Exotic Club Travel
- Chairman's Circle
- Senior Vice-President Club
- Top 100 Trainee Agent
Mimi Lam, Agent
Joe Nguyen, Agent
Joe Nguyen, Agent
Mimi started as a new market agent in Mountain View, Ca in 2003 and has been an Ambassador Life Traveler since then. Prior to being an agent, Mimi has worked passionately on the Asian Marketing Initiatives throughout her numerous positions with the company. She started in 1998 as an AFS in the San Francisco and was transferred to Marketin
Mimi started as a new market agent in Mountain View, Ca in 2003 and has been an Ambassador Life Traveler since then. Prior to being an agent, Mimi has worked passionately on the Asian Marketing Initiatives throughout her numerous positions with the company. She started in 1998 as an AFS in the San Francisco and was transferred to Marketing Specialist for the Ca Zone in 2000. Her last role with the company prior to agency was Marketing Analyst for Corporate Marketing.
Wally Shao, Agent
Joe Nguyen, Agent
Wally Shao, Agent
Wally was born in Taiwan. He came to this country at age of eleven and attended high school in Hawaii. After high school, he moved to California where he received an AA degree from Marymount Palos Verdes College and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management from California State University, Fullerton.
In 1988, he started his agen
Wally was born in Taiwan. He came to this country at age of eleven and attended high school in Hawaii. After high school, he moved to California where he received an AA degree from Marymount Palos Verdes College and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management from California State University, Fullerton.
In 1988, he started his agency in the city of La Habra, CA and later moved to Rowland Heights, CA. Wally has been with State Farm for over 29 years including his time as an agent and in management. In July 2008, he became an AFC with the Foothills AFO in California. In January 2009, he became an AFE for the Foothills AFO in California. In April 2014, Wally returned to personal production as an Agent in Laguna Beach, CA.
Professional accomplishments include:
- President's Club
- Chairman's Circle
- Senior Vice-President Club
- Century Club
- Ambassador Travel
- Golden Triangle
- Circle of Excellent
Du Vo, Agent
Kelly Duong, Agent
Wally Shao, Agent
Du was a tax attorney before becoming a New Market Agent in Southern California in 2002. He joined State Farm Leadership in 2006 and moved to New Jersey in 2010 to serve the Northeast Market. He returned to Northern California as an Agent in 2019. He currently resides in the Bay Area with his wife, Noriko, and teenage daughter, Kate.
Kelly Duong, Agent
Kelly Duong, Agent
Kelly Duong, Agent
Kelly was born in Vietnam and arrived in Ohio in 1982. Her family later moved to California where she resided in Orange County, CA. Kelly worked in the banking industry for 10 years before opening her New Market Agency in Westminster, CA in 2009. Kelly and her husband, Vinh, have two children, Sammy (15) and Preston (10). Kelly enjoys
Kelly was born in Vietnam and arrived in Ohio in 1982. Her family later moved to California where she resided in Orange County, CA. Kelly worked in the banking industry for 10 years before opening her New Market Agency in Westminster, CA in 2009. Kelly and her husband, Vinh, have two children, Sammy (15) and Preston (10). Kelly enjoys traveling and is often at family functions on the weekends.
Carl Nguyen, Agent
Kelly Duong, Agent
Kelly Duong, Agent
Carl is currently an agent in Orlando Florida. He holds the ChFC, CLU, CASL, RICP and AINS designations. He has been with State Farm for 24 years serving different roles as an Underwriter, AFC, AFE, Sales Leader and an agent. He accomplishments include President’s Club, Leader’s Club, Exotic Travel, Chairman’s Circle, SVP Club and Busi
Carl is currently an agent in Orlando Florida. He holds the ChFC, CLU, CASL, RICP and AINS designations. He has been with State Farm for 24 years serving different roles as an Underwriter, AFC, AFE, Sales Leader and an agent. He accomplishments include President’s Club, Leader’s Club, Exotic Travel, Chairman’s Circle, SVP Club and Business Leader’s Club. Carl enjoys traveling with his family, playing golf, boating and pampering his Morkie!
Lillian Moore, Agent
Isabel Thao Nguyen, Agent
Christie Kennett, Agent
Lillian is a California native and has been with State Farm for over 30 years. She joined State Farm Operations in the Rohnert Park Regional Office in 1989. While attending college full-time, she worked in the Auto Service and Data Processing Departments. Upon graduating from Sonoma State University with a degree in Business Management
Lillian is a California native and has been with State Farm for over 30 years. She joined State Farm Operations in the Rohnert Park Regional Office in 1989. While attending college full-time, she worked in the Auto Service and Data Processing Departments. Upon graduating from Sonoma State University with a degree in Business Management, she was promoted to a Personal Lines Underwriter.
In 1995, Lillian was selected for Agency 2000 and opened her first agency in San Jose in February 1997. In 1999, she joined Agency leadership as an AFC and held several impactful roles on enterprise marketing projects. On January 1, 2009, Lillian returned to Agency in San Jose. Her professional accomplishments include: Senior Vice-President Club, Ambassador Travel, Silver Honor Club, Circle of Excellence, and Top 100 Trainee Agent.
Lillian currently resides in the Bay Area with her husband Bob and two children, daughter Makayla, 17 (headed off to college soon) and son Bobby, 15. She enjoys spending time with family & friends, traveling, and loves watching her kids (& the Warriors) play basketball.
Christie Kennett, Agent
Isabel Thao Nguyen, Agent
Christie Kennett, Agent
Christie is a State Farm agent in San Francisco, CA. This is Christie’s second time being a State Farm agent, after spending several years working as a Sales Leader for State Farm. In both of her first two full years since returning to be an agent, Christie qualified for Chairman’s Circle, Level 3 Ambassador Club, and SVP Club. She has be
Christie is a State Farm agent in San Francisco, CA. This is Christie’s second time being a State Farm agent, after spending several years working as a Sales Leader for State Farm. In both of her first two full years since returning to be an agent, Christie qualified for Chairman’s Circle, Level 3 Ambassador Club, and SVP Club. She has been a leader in her territory in both Auto and Fire gain, and this year she became a first time inductee to the Million Dollar Round Table. Christie and her husband Darrell live in Corte Madera, CA. They have 2 sons, 2 daughters, 2 dogs and 2 cats.
Isabel Thao Nguyen, Agent
Isabel Thao Nguyen, Agent
Isabel Thao Nguyen, Agent
Isabel was born in Vietnam and relocated to Virginia with her family in 1999. She graduated from Georgetown University with a Master in Human Resources Management and George Mason University with a Bachelor in Government and International Politics. She was the former President of the Vietnamese Student Association and the former Vice Pres
Isabel was born in Vietnam and relocated to Virginia with her family in 1999. She graduated from Georgetown University with a Master in Human Resources Management and George Mason University with a Bachelor in Government and International Politics. She was the former President of the Vietnamese Student Association and the former Vice President of the Tennis Club at George Mason University.
Isabel is a dedicated professional with a unique mix of program management, finance, risk, compensation, and business analytics experience. Currently, Isabel is a third year State Farm agent in Tysons, Virginia. Isabel qualified for Chairman’s Circle, Ambassador Club, and SVP in the first two full years as an agent.
In her spare time, Isabel loves to hang out with her family and friends. She plays co-ed volleyball, flag football, tennis, and badminton. She loves to travel and goes on food adventures with the love of her life, Jason.
Ben Tran, Agent
Rob Meroth, Agent
Isabel Thao Nguyen, Agent
Ben was born in Vietnam and arrived in California in 1980. He started his State Farm agency in South El Monte, California in November 2017. Prior to being an agent, Ben owned several businesses in the Computer, General Merchandise, and Food Industries.
He and his wife Susan, have 3 beautiful daughters, Ashely, Allison, and Maddy who also share Ben’s passion for basketball.
Julie Ngo, Agent
Rob Meroth, Agent
Rob Meroth, Agent
I am so honored to be part of the 2023 AHA Planning Committee. I began as a New Market TICA (remember us?) in January 2006 in Temecula, CA. My career as a State Farm Agent has been full of Ambassador travel, awards, lifelong friends and contentment.
My hopes on this committee is to share with you the multitude of wisdom our agency fo
I am so honored to be part of the 2023 AHA Planning Committee. I began as a New Market TICA (remember us?) in January 2006 in Temecula, CA. My career as a State Farm Agent has been full of Ambassador travel, awards, lifelong friends and contentment.
My hopes on this committee is to share with you the multitude of wisdom our agency force has to offer, the passion they have for their career choice and the love they have for their family agency and fellow agents.
I am a mom of a (most of the time) fabulous son, Collin and I am attached to a VERY SUPPORTIVE forever-fiancé Jerry. Our fur-baby is Kibbles and he drives us all crazy.
Rob Meroth, Agent
Rob Meroth, Agent
Rob Meroth, Agent
Rob recently celebrated his 30th anniversary with State Farm. Over that 30 year span he has spent time in a variety of roles in different regions. Rob started with State Farm as a Regional Office Data Processing Management Trainee in the Westlake CA Regional Office. Over his 7 years in RODP, Rob spent time in 3 Regional Offices, workin
Rob recently celebrated his 30th anniversary with State Farm. Over that 30 year span he has spent time in a variety of roles in different regions. Rob started with State Farm as a Regional Office Data Processing Management Trainee in the Westlake CA Regional Office. Over his 7 years in RODP, Rob spent time in 3 Regional Offices, working on both coasts. Rob transitioned to Agency in 1999, starting as a Trainee Agent in Long Beach CA. In 2003, Rob become an AFC with the Concord AFO in Northern California. In 2005 Rob moved back to the Los Angeles Market where his wife, Elena opened her Agency in Palos Verdes Estates and Rob became an Agency Field Executive in the LA Market. Rob spent 6 years on the LA Market Area Leadership Team, with three different sales territories, before he left the Sales Leader position to return to personal production in Redondo Beach CA in 2014.
Over his 30 year career Rob has been fortunate to make many State Farm friends, including his amazing friends at AHA. He was honored to be invited to contribute to the 2023 Conference and is happy to “pay-it-forward” on the many gifts he has received from the past AHA conferences.