Employment History:
Employment History: Crop Insurance Specialist, Federal Crop Insurance Corp (1092-2000); County Executive Director (ASCS/USDA) (1976-1982); High School Teacher and Principal (1962-1974)

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Why He is an Expert:
Mr. Hanson’s experience throughout the entire program has propelled him to leadership in his industry. Throughout his career, he associated with the top people in the industry and has gained a succession of opportunities through these associations.

Best Advice:
“Take advantage of all the opportunities that come along, including face-to-face contact with the major players in the industry. Never hesitate to pick their brains and ask questions.”

Passionate about:
“I’m passionate about doing business in a well-informed and ethical way. Also communicating with and educating people on the proper information they need to make decisions.”

Biography Excerpt:
William V. Hanson, president and owner of KanOK Insurance Services, Inc., was born and raised on a diversified farm outside of Olsburg, Kansas, so his experience in the crop insurance industry should come as no surprise. In his storied career, he has served as the CED in the Riley County ASCS (now FSA) office of the United States Department of Agriculture and in various areas for the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation. Additionally, Mr. Hanson has worked as a high school teacher and a principal. He is a member of the American Association of Crop Insurers Association and a chairman of the Crop Insurance Professionals Agency, which serves as a conduit for crop insurance agencies. Additionally, Mr. Hanson conducts speaking assignments with the media and public about the regulated insurance products and other programs.

     

Cambridge Who's Who: What is the most rewarding aspect of your career?  
MR. WILLIAM V. HANSON :  The ability to assist farmers, who are in a very risky business, and to provide risk management tools through crop insurance products. There have been several highlights in my career. Part of that occurred during my service for the United States Department of Agriculture and, since that time, working with companies and farmers to help make sure various crop insurance products are sold and utilized properly and legally.

What is your greatest professional accomplishment to date?
That would be earning my position as director of the Reinsurance Contract Division at the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation of the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Washington D.C. Since that time, being named chairman of the National Association of Crop Insurance Agents and chairman of the Agent Division for the American Association of Professional Crop Insurers have been big accomplishments.

How many years have you been in the industry?
I started in the crop insurance industry in 1982, so it’s been 26 years.