Kerby Shupp named agency manager

AKRON — Kerby J. Shupp has been named agency manager at The Western and Southern Life Insurance Company (Western & Southern Life) to lead business development and operations for the company’s Akron-West Agency.

“Kerby’s track record of successful sales and leadership make him a valuable resource,” said Michael Bacon, divisional vice president, in a news release. “He is the ideal choice to lead our Akron-West team as they provide more middle-market consumers with solutions to their financial needs.”

As agency manager, Shupp is responsible for driving profitable sales growth and training, coaching and developing current and future sales associates in the region.

Shupp joined Western & Southern Life in 2010 as a financial representative. He was promoted to staff manager in 2016. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Akron, FINRA Series 6, and is life, health and variable licensed in Ohio, Michigan and Missouri.

Shupp will work from Western & Southern Life’s office at 4172 S. Cleveland Massillon Road, Norton. He and his wife, Tawni, reside in Orrville with their three children.