Brad Tison, CLU, ChFC, CFP®
President and Founder
(866) 845-5292 Ext. 108
bradtison@tagpartners.org
Brad Tison, CLU, ChFC, CFP®
President and Founder
Brad graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1983 with a B.A. in Economics and Insurance. He began his insurance career with AIG in New York. From Dallas, TX to Fargo, ND, Brad held various sales and home office positions. Preferring to focus on life insurance and annuities, Brad made Des Moines his home when Clarica purchased Continental Western Life. Brad has held board positions for the Des Moines Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors and is a sought-after Continuing Education Instructor.
Brad founded The Achievement Group in 1994, and TAG would soon become a landmark in the country’s premier insurance city. Brad is also a founding Partner of the national wholesaling powerhouse, Partners Advantage Insurance Services, LLC. Whether developing a program for financial institutions or helping to get a problem life case issued, Brad’s mission for TAG is to delivery more money, more time, and more fun for Agents and Advisors. Last year’s results included over $475 million in new premiums originated by TAG/PAIS Brokers.
(866) 845-5292 Ext. 108 | bradtison@tagpartners.org
Patti Riley
Director of New Business
(866) 845-5292 Ext. 104
pattiriley@tagpartners.org
Patti Riley
Life Case Manager
Patti brings over 13 years of experience in the life insurance industry as well as over 10 years of experience in accounting to the TAG team. She assists agents and advisors via review and submission of life applications. She follows through from receipt of the paperwork to the issuance and contract placed in-force. She works with carrier new business and underwriting departments to help get business processed and issued in a timely manner. Patti looks forward to working with you on your next life case.
(866) 845-5292 Ext. 104 | pattiriley@tagpartners.org
Brett Mahan
Vice President of Operations
(866) 845-5292 Ext. 102
brettmahan@tagpartners.org
Brett Mahan
Accounting and Contracting Specialist
Brett graduated from Central College in 2008 with a B.A. in Accounting. His primary focus is providing annuity pre-sale support and agent/advisor contracting & licensing assistance. Brett is also responsible for all of The Achievement Group’s bookkeeping and accounting responsibilities, including commission inquiries, agent production reports, and agent bonus and trip tracking.
(866) 845-5292 Ext. 102 | brettmahan@tagpartners.org
John Reich
Director of
Life and Hybrid Sales
(866) 845-5292 Ext. 105
johnreich@tagpartners.org
John Reich
Production Underwriter and Marketing Associate
John graduated from Creighton University in 2011 with a B.S./B.A. in Finance and Marketing. He assists agents and advisors with pre-sales needs by navigating the details of proposals and forms. John also assists in post-sales issues to follow up on new business for quick issue.
(866) 845-5292 Ext. 105 | johnreich@tagpartners.org
Jennie Creighton
Director of
Sales and Marketing
(515) 953-8535 Ext. 107
jenniecreighton@tagpartners.org
Jennie Creighton
Director of Sales and Marketing
Jennie graduated from the University of Iowa in 1990 with a B.A. in Liberal Arts. Her work experience is diverse. In 2008, after working abroad for more than 10 years in fashion, Jennie relocated back to her hometown of Des Moines, Iowa and began her career in the life and annuity insurance industry. Jennie has worked both at the carrier level as well as in the BGA/IMO side of the industry and prides herself on building lasting relationships with her agents.
Her driving force is to strive for continuous improvement. She recruits agents and assists advisors with case design to find the best options for their clients. From simple term to advance case design, Jennie’s creativity, attention to detail, and strong analytical mind are sure to find you the best solution. Outside of work, Jennie enjoys spending time with her three college-age kids, being outside, practicing yoga, swimming and biking.
(515) 953-8535 | jenniecreighton@tagpartners.org
Samantha Cook
Administrative
Marketing Associate
(866) 845-5292 ext. 101
samanthacook@tagpartners.org
Samantha Cook
Administrative Marketing Associate
Samantha graduated from Iowa State University in 2020 with a B.A. in Communications and minored in Public Relations. Sam brings to TAG a “can-do” attitude and the ability to get connected with the right folks in home offices to get tasks accomplished in short order. Sam also connects with clients/agents through social media and email by sending out newsletters and carrier updates. Her previous experience in policy owner services has given her the basics and now she’s enthused for next-level success helping agent advisors write business quicker.
(866) 845-5292 ext. 101 | samanthacook@tagpartners.org
Dave Sjurson
Marketer
Senior Protection Solutions
(866) 845-5292 ext.107
davidsjurson@tagpartners.org
Dave Sjurson
Marketing Associate
Dave is a proud Sioux Falls University Cougar with a B.A. in Accounting. He has worked in the Insurance Industry since moving to Des Moines in 1990 and has over 20 years of expertise in the Senior market. His primary focus is to help The Achievement Group agents in the sale and service of Sr. Health, Life, and Annuity. TAG is enthused to have Dave on the team and Dave is fired up with the TAG Team’s affiliation with AmeriLife, a top 5 national writer of Senior Health & Annuity, making TAG big enough to play and small enough to care.
(866) 845-5292 ext.107 davidsjurson@tagpartners.org