James A. Baker, President

Jim has been a licensed insurance agent since 1980. He joined the agency in June of 1981 and in January of 1999, he and his wife, Robin, purchased it from Robin’s father, John Glazier. He is a graduate from Ashland College (University) where he received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Marketing, played baseball for the Eagles, and was a member of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity.

He obtained his Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) designation in 2000, has been past president of the Independent Insurance Agents of Ashtabula County, and a current member of the Professional Insurance Agents.

A lifetime resident of Jefferson, Jim has been actively involved with various youth programs in the community. He has coached football and baseball for his alma mater, Jefferson High School, Jefferson Little League, YMCA Basketball, church youth programs, Post 152 American Legion Baseball, and has as served on various boards. He is also past president of the Jefferson Jaycees and Jefferson Area Chamber of Commerce.

Jim’s hobbies includes OBX beach vacations with family and friends, traveling, cycling, Jamboree in the Hills, music, and following his son Mark’s baseball games for the Washington & Jefferson President