TIM M. OBENCHAIN, C.I.C

TIM M. OBENCHAIN, C.I.C ., graduated from Boise State University in 1976 with a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration. He was President of the Independent Insurance Agents of Idaho 1992-1993; President of the Twin Falls Rotary Club 1992; past President of the Twin Falls Chamber of Commerce; is a member of the Scuba Diving Team for Magic Valley Search and Rescue; served on the Alumni Board for Boise State University; Twin Falls Highway and Traffic Commission; Idaho Council on Economic Education, on the Advisory Board of the Magic Valley Regional Medical Center and President of Valley House Homeless Shelter. He has completed all I.I.A.A. courses, and holds the designation of Certified Insurance Counselor. In 1983 he was selected one of the “Outstanding Young Men of America” and, in 1989 was awarded the “VIP of the Year” by the Magic Valley Insurance Professionals. Contact: tim@obenchaininsurance.com

 

DAVID J. WERBECK, C.I.C

DAVID J. WERBECK, C.I.C ., graduated from UCLA in 1969 with a degree in Economics and English. He then completed two years of additional study in the UCLA Graduate School of Business Management. He has been a successful business owner in Twin Falls ; has been active in Twin Falls Chamber of Commerce; served on the State Transportation Committee as the Twin Falls Delegate. Dave holds the designation of Certified Insurance Counselor and has served on the Idaho State Board for the Society of Certified Insurance Counselors and is active in the Independent Insurance Agents of Idaho. Contact: david@obenchaininsurance.com

 

 

ROBERT L. BLAKE, C.I.C

ROBERT L. BLAKE, C.I.C. , graduated from Twin Falls High School and attended Idaho State University , San Diego State University and Grossmont College . He served in the United States Marines for eight years. Bob joined OBENCHAIN in 1989 after 12 years with a local agency in Twin Falls . Bob is the father of three and past President of the Magic Valley United Way . He has been active in the community as a Little League Football Coach and is a member of Twin Falls Rotary and other service organizations. Bob holds the designation of Certified Insurance Counselor from the Society of Certified Insurance Counselors. Contact: bob@obenchaininsurance.com

 

RICHARD BIRRELL, C.I.C

RICHARD BIRRELL, C.I.C. , was born and raised in Twin Falls . He graduated from Twin Falls High School in 1967 and attended the College of Southern Idaho . He was then in the National Guard and, after basic training, attended Boise State University . He then joined his father in the family owned business ; Seven Up Bottling Company of Twin Falls . He worked in the family business becoming part owner until 1987 when he became full owner. Rich served as President of the Utah , Idaho , Montana Soft Drink Association and served on many legislative and national committees while in the soft drink business. He joined OBENCHAIN INSURANCE in 1995 as an account executive. In 1999 he received the designation of Certified Insurance Counselor. Contact: rich@obenchaininsurance.com

 

SCOTT STANDLEY, C.I.C

SCOTT STANDLEY, C.I.C. , graduated from Idaho State University in 1974 with a degree in Finance. He co-owned a successful family business in Twin Falls for many years. Scott joined OBENCHAIN INSURANCE in 1988 as a part-time producer and came on board full time in 1999. He is active in the community, having served on various boards and committees, including; Twin Falls City Planning and Zoning, Cover the Pool, Rotary, Magic Valley Builders Association, Chamber of Commerce, Blue Lakes Country Club, Canyon Springs Men's Association, Magic Valley Fly Fishermen, MV Tennis Association and Magic Valley YMCA. Scott holds the designation of Certified Insurance Counselor from the Society of Insurance Counselors. Contact: scott@obenchaininsurance.com

 

LARRY WALDEN

LARRY WALDEN was raised in Filer and graduated from Filer High School in 1962. He was in the Army National Guard and worked as an automobile mechanic for several years. He was Sales Manager for a local John Deere Dealership for 21 years. Larry's experience allows him to be of great assistance to our Farming Community. He joined OBENCHAIN INSURANCE in 2002 and became a licensed agent. He is currently working on attaining his Certified Insurance Counselor designation. Contact: larry@obenchaininsurance.com

 

 

 

MARILYN LITTLE

MARILYN LITTLE was raised in Massachusetts . She graduated from Beverly High School and attended North Shore Community College . She moved to Jackson Hole , Wyoming , where she worked for the past 20 years in the insurance industry and for 15 years was the owner of her own insurance agency. She moved to Twin Falls in 2003 and joined OBENCHAIN INSURANCE in 2005 as an agent. She is a booster parent for College of Southern Idaho and is very supportive of many community programs. Contact: marilyn@obenchaininsurance.com

 

 

 

JIM WELCH

JAMES L. WELCH, C.I.C. , graduated from the University of Idaho with a bachelors degree in Business.  Coached football, basketball and taught at Buhl High School from 1975 to 1980.  He then entered the insurance business in 1980.  Jim holds the designation of Certified Insurance Counselor from the Society of Certified Insurance Counselors.  Jim is past president of the Idaho Golf Association, Buhl Rotary Club, Clear Lakes Country Club, Surplus Lines Association of Idaho and the Buhl Recreation Association.  He has been active in coaching Buhl youth football, basketball and baseball.  Jim has lived in Buhl since 1975 and he and his wife, Christine have 3 children. Contact: jim@obenchaininsurance.com

 

 

NIKKI DONNELLEY

NIKKI DONNELLEY, CPIW, CISR was born and raised on a farm outside of Twin Falls . She graduated from Filer High School in 1983 and attended the College of Southern Idaho and Idaho State University . She worked as office manager for a large construction company in Twin Falls prior to beginning her insurance career with Obenchain Insurance in 1991. She is licensed in property, casualty, life and health. In March of 2005 she moved to Hailey when Obenchain Insurance opened their office there. Nikki enjoys keeping active in her local community including the Hailey Chamber of Commerce, Valley Motor Club and also volunteers her time to participate with the local Christmas drive. Contact: nikki@obenchaininsurance.com

 

 

SANDRA SULLIVAN

SANDRA UBERUAGA SULLIVAN, C.I.C. moved to the Wood River Valley in 1955, attended high school at St. Teresa's Academy in Boise and graduated from Hailey High School in 1959. Sandra was employed as a Public Information Officer for the Sawtooth National Recreation Area and Payette National Forest from 1972 until 1982. In 1982 joined Obenchain Insurance in their Ketchum office. She later opened her own agency, Sandra Brown Insurance and then River Street Insurance, until its sale in 2006. She rejoined Obenchain Insurance in June, 2008. She was active in school and sports programs involving her six children. She participated in the community planning process serving on several committees and as a member and Chairman of the Blaine County Planning and Zoning Commission. Sandra received her Certified Insurance Counselor designation from the Society of Insurance Counselors in 1991. Contact: sandy@obenchaininsurance.com