Staff Members

John A. Leezer
Manager, Secretary/Treasurer

John is a graduate of Carl Sandburg College and has been in the insurance industry since 1982. He has four children and four grandchildren. His devotion to his community is evidenced by his participation in the Lions Club, the Stark County Ventures, and St. John Paul II Church. He enjoys boating, excercising, reading, and yard work.
Email John with questions about sales.

Ben Leezer
Assistant Secretary/Treasurer

Ben graduated from SIUC in 2011 with a degree in Finance and Business Economics. He has been in the insurance industry since 2011 and the real estate industry since 2013. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his two children, fishing, camping, and raising pigs and chickens.
Email Ben with questions about sales.

Rick Heaton
Claims Adjuster - Underwriter

Rick brings experience in farming since 1992 to his position at Elmira Mutual. He remains busy with the activities of his two children.
Email Rick with questions about claims.

Ruth Lang
Administrative Assistant

Ruth received an Office Assistant Certificate from Black Hawk East and started working for Elmira Mutual in 1989. She and her husband Bruce have two married daughters and three grandchildren. When given the time, she enjoys gardening and yard work. She also actively participates in her church choir.
Email Ruth for customer support.

Stephanie Faccaro
Office Assistant

Stephanie and her husband Tony have been married since 2008. She is an animal lover and enjoys cooking, music, movies, and spending time with her friends and family.
Email Stephanie for customer support.