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About Us

At 3000 Insurance Group, we make it easy to get all the insurance coverage you need for your business and personal life from one trusted source. As independent insurance agents, we'll research rates and coverage from top insurance companies to find the best insurance rates and plans for you. We do the insurance shopping and so you can save time and money!

 

Our knowledgeable agents look at your big picture to help you avoid overlaps or gaps in coverage – for greater confidence and value. Because each of our agents and customer service representatives is a licensed Insurance Producer, you know you're getting information you can count on. Find out why so many Oklahomans choose 3iG as their choice that leaves nothing to chance.

Meet The Team

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Joe Strunk, owner of 3000 Insurance Group, started his insurance career in 1997. He has an engineering degree from Oklahoma State University and a MBA from the University of Oklahoma. Joe has served as the President of the Independent Insurance Association of Oklahoma as well as serving on the boards of Mercy Health Foundation, Camp Fire Heart of Oklahoma, and Crossings Christian School Development Committee. Joe is a Certified Insurance Counselor and a Certified Advisor of Personal Insurance. He works with his clients using insurance products to satisfy their  risk management needs.

Joe Strunk

Owner/ President

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Chris Hays is the Director of Association Business and a Producer at 3000 Insurance group. Chris received a Bachelor of Fine Arts with two minors in Public Service and Public Administration at the University of Central Oklahoma. Chris has a passion for helping people throughout his community and volunteers his time serving on several nonprofit boards. His passion for serving his community has landed him here where he focuses on small and local businesses and Nonprofits. His other focus is to help manage the OSCPA relationship and to help their members obtain affordable Insurance.

Chris Hays

Sales Agent

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​ Lydia Christine, graduated from Oklahoma State University with a degree in hotel and restaurant management. Lydia joined 3000 Insurance Group in 2015 and quickly discovered her passion for sales. Lydia utilizes her hospitality skills to make sure her clients are well taken care of and feel comfortable during every step of the insurance process. She has specialized in dental for several years and has a knack for finding the best solution and outcome for any client. Lydia currently is our only salesperson based out of Tulsa.

Lydia Christine

 Sales Agent

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Sheila Couey, from Okarche, Oklahoma, graduated from Oklahoma State University with a degree in Business Administration. Sheila began working for Alexander & Strunk in 1986 as Assistant to the Accountant then trained in the Personal Lines department. Over the next 10-11 years she also worked with clients in the life and health department, and in 1999 began her sales career calling on Oklahoma dentists for Alexander and Strunk. In 2009, Sheila received her designation as Certified Insurance Counselor. Sheila sees her clients as her friends and provides advice for their individual and business insurance needs. “My goal is to advise and educate my clients of their options and let them make informed decisions.”

Sheila Couey

Sales Agent

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Connor Myers, from Oklahoma City, graduated from Oklahoma State University with a degree in Marketing and Entrepreneurship in 2021. Connor joined 3000 Insurance Group in 2022. Connor likes to spend time with friends and family going camping, playing disc golf, and attending concerts. He is Dedicated to being alongside professionals and families through anything life brings. Connor is in the process of becoming an for all things commercial and employee benefits with an emphasis on cyber liability insurance.

Connor Myers

Sales Agent

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Rose joined Alexander & Strunk in 1988 as an agent. She had previous experience at a large national insurance carrier where she achieved high recognition for her sales success. She has serviced some of her client’s insurance needs for over 30 years, helping them to achieve their business success by finding the right balance of proper insurance coverage while offering suggestions on ways to reduce premium. As our agency grew into 3000 Insurance Group, she has enjoyed seeing the growth of our agency and is excited about the opportunities this offers us as Independent Insurance Agents as we continue to add additional carriers with which to offer our clients.

Rose Duerksen

Sales Agent

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Jennifer Beale holds a BBA in Promotions Management from the University of Central Oklahoma, is a licensed insurance agent and realtor, and holds a Certified Insurance Counselor designation (CIC). She currently serves as Vice President on Impact Oklahoma’s board, is a graduate of Leadership Oklahoma City Class XXVIII, and a past-president of American Institute of Professional Association Group Insurance Administrators. She has dedicated more than 20 years to the agency and industry and enjoys getting to know individuals and businesses while educating and helping them secure insurance policies.

Jennifer Beale

Sales Agent

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Guy is an alumnus of Oklahoma State University and soon after graduating he worked as an operations manager for a national chain lumber/hardware company before starting his career in the insurance field. He started in as a property adjuster for Farmers Alliance in 1994 in McPherson, Kansas and later joined Alexander and Strunk, (later to be reformed as 3000 Insurance Group in 2002). During his career, he has worked with small businesses, associations and non-profits for their insurance needs and to serve on their boards. Currently, 2020-2021, Guy is serving as the President of AIPAGIA, American Institute of Professional Association Group Insurance Administrators. Guy has spent 26 years serving and enjoying the opportunity to help those with their insurance needs.

Guy Strunk

Sales Agent

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Richard Beale

Sales Agent

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​Kayla Lowrey is a CISR at 3000 Insurance Group. She has been a part of the team since 2015 and is currently working in the commercial lines department. She finds enjoyment in helping our customers find great coverage at a low cost and working alongside a group of hardworking colleagues. She is a mother to a beautiful 7 ½ year old daughter, who keeps her on her feet. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, taking walks with her daughter, and exploring Oklahoma City for local restaurants and breweries.

Kayla Lowrey

Customer Service Manager

Commercial Lines

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Luke Provenzano was raised in Kingfisher, Oklahoma and later graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma in 2016. He entered the Insurance industry in 2018 as a claims adjuster. Luke started with 3000 Insurance Group in 2022 and works in our commercial department as a customer service representative for our professional associations. He enjoys rock climbing, reading, and taking his Border Collie Beau on walks.

Luke Provenzano

Customer Service Manager

Commercial Lines

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Brady Pierce, from Watonga, Oklahoma, graduated from Oklahoma State University with a bachelor’s degree in Sports Management and Marketing in 2012 prior to completing his MBA at Southern Nazarene University in 2014. He joined Alexander & Strunk, where he started in the Dental Department as a Customer Service Representative in 2012. In 2016 he moved into an administrative role, joining the accounting team. Then in 2022 he became the Marketing Director for 3000 Insurance Group. Outside of work he can be found rooting for the Miami Dolphins or Chicago Cubs, climbing at one of the local gyms, or exploring all the new breweries around OKC.

Brady Pierce

Customer Service Manager

Commercial Lines

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​ April Armstrong was born and raised in Oklahoma. She joined 3000 Insurance Group in February 2019 as a Customer Service Representative in the Employee Benefits department. April received her Oklahoma Insurance License in 2008. Her favorite part of her job is working with and building relationships with her clients. In her spare time, April enjoys spending time with her daughter and fur babies. They enjoy going to movies or anything outdoors when the weather is warm.

April Bills

Customer Service Manager

Life & Health

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Paul Gassen, from Oklahoma City, graduated from University of Central Oklahoma with a Degree in History in 2016. Paul joined 3000 Insurance Group in 2021 and is passionate about finding solutions for clients. In his free time, Paul likes to spend time with his cat Frankie, hike, and play golf. 

Paul Gassen

Customer Service Manager

Commercial Lines

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Jessica was born and raised in Oklahoma. She grew up in Norman, Oklahoma (Go Sooners!), and now lives in Oklahoma City. Jessica has her associate's degree in Psychology. She enjoys spending time with family and friends. And loves animals! She has worked in the Insurance business for 13-14 years and has been with Alexander and Strunk since 2010. Her favorite part about her job is interacting with customers. 

Jessica Sherman

Customer Service Manager

Personal Lines

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Sandra Rogers, born and raised in Oklahoma, began her accounting career in 1985 and continued her career at Alexander & Strunk in 2009. Sandra assists the development of Human Resources Department, front office and accounting department, manages receptionists, human resources and bookkeeping staff and makes sure the agency is in compliant with federal and state regulations. In addition, she ensures that our associations and brokers are paid on time. When she is not crunching numbers, she enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter and traveling to various beaches.

Sandra Rogers

Accounting Administration

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Jennifer Snow has lived in Oklahoma since the age of 3.  She joined 3000 Insurance Group in August 2022 as a Customer Service Representative in the Employee Benefits department.   Jennifer received her property and casualty insurance license in June 2018 and her life and health insurance license in September 2022.  In her spare time Jennifer enjoys spending time with her 3 daughters.

Jennifer Snow

Customer Service Manager

Life & Health

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​Tammie graduated from University of Hawaii at Manoa with a degree in Japanese Literature. After moving to Oklahoma from Hawaii in 1996, Tammie landed a job as a personal lines underwriting technician and has been in the industry since then. Away from insurance, she enjoys spending time with her husband, grand kids, and 3 dogs. She also loves to cook in her spare time. Fun fact, Tammie can speak 3 languages.

Tammie Kates

Customer Service Manager

Personal Lines

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​Cheryl Hering, originally form Minnesota, began working at Alexander & Strunk in 1995 as a receptionist, bookkeeping and other various office duties. When you call or come by the office, nine times out of ten, Cheryl is there to greet you. Cheryl enjoys traveling back home to Minnesota and spending time with her kids and grandkids.

Cheryl Hering

Receptionist Administration

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Danielle Layton

Customer Service Manager

Commercial Lines

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Our History

3000 Insurance Group’s expertise and stability come from the strength of two legacy insurance agencies joined together as one. From our first day as 3iG, we have lived by our belief that success comes from putting your needs first. No matter your knowledge of insurance, we work with you to ensure you understand your options for protecting your future. We are dedicated to building relationships and being a trusted advisor for all your personal and commercial insurance needs.

  • 1955 - M.R. Brackin Sr. worked with the Oklahoma Bar Association to endorse a disability income protection product for its members.

  • 1962 - M.R. Brackin Jr. gained the endorsement from the Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants for similar products.

  • 1972 - Stan Alexander and Bob Strunk left their separate insurance companies and established their agency, Alexander & Strunk, Inc. The Oklahoma Dental Association endorsement quickly follows. Stan used his connections as a Village City Councilman to build the business, and subsequently, the two rent an office in the Village.

  • 1979 - Stan and Bob gained the endorsement of the Hardware and Implemented Association and business flourished. 

  • 1985 -  Bob hired his teenage sons, Joe and Guy Strunk, to do filing and janitorial work for the office, introducing them to the inner workings of the insurance business.

  • 1986 - Dick Beale, an agent working for M.R. Brackin, takes the opportunity to acquire the company.

  • 1990 - Dick enlists his daughter, Jennifer Beale, to help with paperwork at the office. 

  • 1994 - While working in college, Jennifer took on a more significant role with Beale Professional Services and established the Accountant’s Professional Liability Program.

  • 1995 - The Oklahoma City Bombing claims the life of Guy Strunk’s mother-in-law. Living out of state, Guy decides it’s time to move his family back home. Working as an insurance adjuster, Guy’s employer finds him a position in Oklahoma.

  • 1996 - Dick Beale changed the name of M.R. Brackin to Beale Professional Services.

  • 1997 - While finishing his master’s degree, Joe Strunk makes a career change from engineering to the family business. That same year, Jennifer Beale graduated college and accepted a full-time Sales & Marketing position with Beale Professional Services.

  • 1999 – Alexander & Strunk gains its first endorsed product for the Oklahoma Association of Optometric Physicians.

  • 2002 – Guy Strunk joins the family business and takes on the dental commercial department.

  • 2007 – Joe and Guy buy the agency from Stan and Bob. Bob retires and Stan stays on as an advisor and agent.

  • 2010 - Dick Beale considers retirement. Joe Strunk, Jennifer Beale, and Guy Strunk buy the agency from Dick and start planning a merger of the two brands.

  • 2013 – The three partners created 3000 Insurance Group, named for its new address at 3000 NW 149th Street.

  • 2021 - Joe Strunk becomes sole owner of 3000 Insurance Group.

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