Tom Jensen, SHRM-CP

Tom Jensen, SHRM-CP

Springfield-Branson, Missouri Area
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Tom has over 17 years of employee benefits and workers' compensation experience. His…

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Experience

  • Higginbotham Graphic

    Higginbotham

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    Springfield, Missouri Area

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    Springfield, Missouri Area

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Education

  • William Jewell College Graphic

    William Jewell College

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    Activities and Societies: Football Team Captain 2004

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    Activities and Societies: College Football Team Member

Licenses & Certifications

Volunteer Experience

  • Rotary International Graphic

    Active Member

    Rotary International

    - Present 12 years 10 months

    Health

  • Special Education Parents Advisory Council - Chair

    Nixa Public Schools

    - Present 11 years 8 months

    Education

    The Nixa School's Special Education Parents Advisory Council, (SPAC) is comprised of parents, resource teachers and school officials. The role of the council is to act as a resource to both parents who are new and those familiar to special education.

    We do this by hosting various events throughout the year including, but not limited to the following:
    * Monthly SPAC Council Meetings
    * Summer Picnic Networking Opportunities
    * Quarterly Educational Events - Topics cover spectrum…

    The Nixa School's Special Education Parents Advisory Council, (SPAC) is comprised of parents, resource teachers and school officials. The role of the council is to act as a resource to both parents who are new and those familiar to special education.

    We do this by hosting various events throughout the year including, but not limited to the following:
    * Monthly SPAC Council Meetings
    * Summer Picnic Networking Opportunities
    * Quarterly Educational Events - Topics cover spectrum of special education

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    Big Brother

    Big Brothers Big Sisters

    - Present 11 years 8 months

    Children

    Lunch Buddies is an on-site program that allows community members to meet at least twice a month with a child at school. The volunteer meets with their “lunch buddy” during their recess/lunch period for the entire school year.


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    The Network

    Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce

    - Present 11 years 5 months

    Economic Empowerment

    The Mission
    We will strive to attract, retain and engage young professionals in the community and the Chamber of Commerce through professional development and networking opportunities.

    The Vision
    To be the premier organization for professionals between the ages of 21 and 40 in the Springfield area that will have a positive impact on the area’s workforce.

Honors & Awards

  • SBJ 2017 Trusted Adviser

    Springfield Business Journal

    Every business owner and top executive has a team of professionals who are as much a part of their success as their employees. These professionals know the intimate details of the clients' business. They are Trusted Advisers.

  • 2017 Rising Star in Advising

    Employee Benefit Adviser

    For the majority of EBA’s 2017 Rising Stars in Advising, their entire career in benefits has been marked by market uncertainty. They’ve come of age as advisers under Obamacare. As a result, they are nimble, quick-thinking, open to change and see opportunity over adversity. Selected by EBA’s editors from dozens of online applicants, these 20 advisers age 35 and younger are embracing the upheaval in employee benefits — and taking the uncertainty brought on by a new president who campaigned on…

    For the majority of EBA’s 2017 Rising Stars in Advising, their entire career in benefits has been marked by market uncertainty. They’ve come of age as advisers under Obamacare. As a result, they are nimble, quick-thinking, open to change and see opportunity over adversity. Selected by EBA’s editors from dozens of online applicants, these 20 advisers age 35 and younger are embracing the upheaval in employee benefits — and taking the uncertainty brought on by a new president who campaigned on repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act — as a chance to improve the field for all involved.

  • 2017 Outstanding Producer of the Year

    Connell Insurance

  • 2016 Outstanding Missouri Association of Manufacturers Member Program

    Missouri Association of Manufacturers

    Every year, the Missouri Association of Manufacturers (MAM) recognizes leaders in the manufacturing sector. Recipients of such recognition however, is not limited to only manufacturing companies. For the second year in a row, Connell Insurance has been recognized for this award due to the quality of the program being offered and our agency's commitment to promote, preserve and advance Missouri manufacturers.

    Connell Insurance has partnered with the Missouri Association of Manufacturers…

    Every year, the Missouri Association of Manufacturers (MAM) recognizes leaders in the manufacturing sector. Recipients of such recognition however, is not limited to only manufacturing companies. For the second year in a row, Connell Insurance has been recognized for this award due to the quality of the program being offered and our agency's commitment to promote, preserve and advance Missouri manufacturers.

    Connell Insurance has partnered with the Missouri Association of Manufacturers to develop a sustainable employer based health program available to all members of MAM. To date, this benefit is enjoyed by over 60+ employers and their many employees who are covered under the insurance program.

  • 40 Under 40 Recipient

    Springfield Business Journal

    The Springfield Business Journal's 40 Under 40 award recognizes individuals whose personal accomplishments, in both civic and professional arenas, contribute to enhancing the community in which they live.

  • 2015 Outstanding Missouri Association of Manufacturers Member Program

    Missouri Association of Manufacturers

    Every year, the Missouri Association of Manufacturers (MAM) recognizes leaders in the manufacturing sector. Recipients of such recognition however, is not limited to only manufacturing companies.

    Connell Insurance has partnered with the Missouri Association of Manufacturers to develop a sustainable employer based health program available to all members of MAM. To date, this benefit is enjoyed by over 60+ employers and their many employees who are covered under the insurance program.

  • 2014 Outstanding Producer of the Year

    Connell Insurance

Organizations

  • NAHU, SHRM

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    - Present

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