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A FamilyAffair

JackTankersley State Farm

MP Business

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017 will mark 60 years that state

Farm Insurance and the Tankersleys have been

anchored on Coleman Boulevard, helping the

community come hell or high water.

“In 1957, my father became the first State

Farm agent in Mount Pleasant. I began working in his office in

1974 to help my family after my mother

was diagnosed with cancer,” said Jack

Tankersley. “I found I liked the interaction with people of all

walks of life. Forty-two years later, I still love what I do.”

In the 1980s, State Farm gave Tankersley an opportunity

to open an office in the Upstate, but he chose to wait for an

opening in his hometown.

“State Farm agencies are not franchises, so I did

not inherit my father’s business. My dad gave me the

opportunity to work in his office, but the rest was up to me.

State Farm appoints a new agent from a pool of candidates

when and where there is a need,” he explained.

By Anne Toole

Tankersley was appointed agent of record in 1989, just

before Hurricane Hugo.

“That was quite a thing to live through. It was a difficult

time for a young agent,” he remembered. “Business stopped

because we were in recovery mode. We concentrated on

service and helping people. But it gave me perspective on

what I’m really here for: helping my clients and writing

checks. In the long run, it was that dedication to service

that helped us grow.”

Tankersley’s father passed away in 1994. Today, his

daughter Shea and son John have joined his team.

“It’s very special to have three generations of Tankersleys

working for State Farm on Coleman Boulevard for 60

years,” he said. “A lot about Mount Pleasant has changed in

that time, but, no matter what changes, we’re here to help

the community we call our own.”

To learn more, call 843-881-8888.

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