Stork welcomes new agent

CHRIS KEECH

HAMMONDSPORT - Stork Insurance Agency has announced the new appointment of agent Chris Keech to the Hammondsport office.

Keech began working for the company in May and just recently received his property-casualty license and also passed the New York State test. He is now fully licensed to help customers with their personal and business insurance needs.

Keech is a graduate of Dyrden High School and InVest, a program that works with schools and introduces youth to the world of insurance. He worked with the Dryden Mutual Insurance Company for five years. He also attended Thompkins Cortland Community College.

He and his wife, Samantha, have a threeyear old daughter, Madison and live in Hammondsport.

"I am looking forward to many years with an insurance agency with longevity, a strong, helpful staff and community service and support," said Keech. "I'm also excited about getting involved with the Hammondsport and Bath communities which have so much to offer."

Beaumont & Stork Insurance, Inc. began in 1951 when Don Stork joined Charles Beaumont in the business. Other family members joined the company and in Dec. of 2006 the d.b.a was changed to Stork Insurance Agency. There are also offices in Penn Yan and Gorham. For more information go to their website at StorkInsurance.com.