Welcome to the South Central Region!

Howdy, y’all! From the St. Louis Arch to the Alamo, our region is chock full of diverse cultures, great music, majestic landscapes and — of course — great food. With so much to see and do, and friendly folks to chat with along the way, you’ll want to come and stay a while. Whether you prefer BBQ or Tex-Mex, we’d love to sit down over a meal and connect!

Region locations

  • Arkansas
  • Kansas
  • Missouri
  • Oklahoma
  • Texas
The South Central Region is known for its food, from Kansas City to Texas, barbecue ribs on the grill are a favorite.
The Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, is a popular destination for visitors in the South Central Region.
The Saint Louis Arch, considered the gateway to the West, is a famous tourist destination in the South Central Region.

Facts & figures

 Number of Member Agencies

270

And counting!

Established in Texas, 2000

John McCaleb joined us in 2021 to accelerate growth in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas, and Missouri, and with the help of a talented team is certainly succeeding. The team doubled the premium in the region in just three years and brought on 33 agencies in 2024.

Fun fact

Texas is the largest state in the lower 48 in total square miles (and many say in heart as well), but Smith County, Kansas gets to claim the geographic heart of the U.S. Our regional managers keep our Members and carrier partners at the heart of what they do — that’s how you create a win-win-win.

The South Central

Helping agents and carriers drive performance

Matt Ward

Managing Partner and Executive Vice President

John McCaleb

Regional Vice President

Jo Gonzalez

Regional Manager

Josh Crocker

Regional Manager

Lucas Howard

Regional Manager

Rayne Smith

Regional Manager

Teresa Weston

Project Manager

John McCaleb and his team helped their Members grow their premium with Ironpeak carrier partners by 38% and agency commissions by 35%, despite headwinds in the region.“
Matt Ward
Matt Ward
Managing Partner and Executive Vice President
John McCaleb is the regional vice president of the South Central Region.

Carrier locator

More choice, more potential

We take a strategic approach to identify the right carrier mix. Our regional managers are skilled at knowing each carrier’s appetites and openness for new appointments and new business.

Let's talk!

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