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Our mission statement: We recognize and understand that our insurance client is our greatest asset. As a result we are committed to providing our clients with the best service possible. Our clients do not purchase insurance from a company: they purchase it from another person, someone they trust, who has their best interest at heart. We firmly believe that honesty is still the best policy."

Quality is important to Roger Kesterke.

As the founder and owner of the Roger Kesterke Insurance Agency, 106 S. Main Street, Berrien Springs, he knows that quality service and products can bring in quality customers.

" This agency has grown through the years and we've worked hard to cultivate its success," Roger said. "I feel blessed and very fortunate that we have a great quality of clientele."

The Roger Kesterke Insurance Agency first opened its doors on August 15, 1980, committed to providing clients with the best service possible.

It's a philosophy that's worked wonders through the years. In 1980 the agency had 60 accounts, now there are more than 1,200 polices being serviced.

"Although we are an average-sized agency, we are still able to provide face-to-face service for our customers," Roger said. "On all of our out-going mail we attach a sticker that states, 'Your Policy comes with an Agent.'"

" We believe in honesty and integrity," he added. "When a person walks in our door a person should know we will handle their insurance like it was our own."
Born and raised in Berrien Springs, Roger credits much of his success to the community and believes that giving back is as important as servicing his biggest client.

Roger is the former president of Berrien Spring's Chamber of Commerce, former chairman of a number of school advisory committees and past president of the St. Gabriel's Catholic Church parish council.

He's also an avid supporter of Berrien High School athletics.

" It's important to give back to the community," he said. "I've been born and raised here and know the community very well. I feel fortunate to be here."
Roger enjoys fishing in his spare time and can be found on the golf course during any time of the year, come rain, sun, wind, snow or mud.

His greatest enjoyment is spending time with his wife, Kathy, their two grown children, John and Amy, their spouses, Denise and Tim, and his granddaughters, Autumn and Sage.

Roger has been fortunate over the years in that he has had a very capable and service-oriented group of people who have worked with him in the office.

Melissa Schilke joined the office staff in October 2002 after having worked as a customer service representative for Fifth Third Bank. She attended the insurance school at Michigan State University and earned her insurance license in February 2003.

Diane Springer has worked part-time since March 1998 and came to the office with 10 years of experience with an insurance agency in Minnesota.

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