My name is Matt Hens and for almost 20 years I have honed my skills and remained a student in the ever-changing world of insurance. After several years of combining investment products with my practice, I made the strategic decision to focus on insurance products to better service my clients’ needs. I now refer the investment piece to a trusted associate who focuses full time on financial planning. In 2001 joined my book of business with Kenneth Johnson and I am now the owner of the combined agency.
Focus:
As a Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), I focus on Personal and Commercial Lines Insurance for individuals and small businesses from 1-50 employees. Some lines of coverage provided include Auto, Home, Life, Business, Commercial Liability and Property, Annuities, Farms, Bonds, Umbrella, and Inland Marine.
Experience
1991 – Present
Financial and Insurance Risk Manager including the following positions:
Owner and President, Johnson & Hens Agency Inc., Forestville, NY.
Account Executive, The Tradition Agency, Inc., Dunkirk NY
Investment Advisor Representative, Tower Square Securities, Inc., Hartford, CT
NADP Agent for Nationwide Insurance, Dunkirk, NY
1981-1997
Communications Professional and Educator including the following positions:
Adjunct Professor of Communications, Jamestown Community
Producer/Director Eagle Video Productions, D&F Telephone
Media Arts Professional, State University College at Fredonia, Fredonia, NY
Production Specialist, WUTV, Grand Island, NY.
Station Manager, WCVF AM and FM, Fredonia, NY
Education
January 1983 State University College at Fredonia, Fredonia, NY
B.A.S.S., Business Administration and Communications.
Cum Laude.
Community Service history:
BNI Expanded Horizons Chapter, President
Buffalo Diocesan Cursillo, team selector
CASA Chautauqua (Court Appointed Special Advocates for children), Treasurer
Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors
Collins Correctional Facility, prison ministry volunteer
Dunkirk Chamber of Commerce, President
New York Safety Program, defensive driving instructor
Northern Chautauqua Catholic School Board, Executive Officer
Northern Chautauqua Soccer Association, coach
Troop 254, Allegany Highlands Council, Boy Scouts of America, Scoutmaster
