Richard W. Canestraro, Jr.
Agency Principal

"I have proven myself as a strong Nationwide Agent.  Since 2000, I have been involved with the Nationwide Training Center as a facilitator for Office Managers Workshop, Making of a Champion, Basic Life Workshop, Advanced Life Workshop, Advanced Principle Workshop and Making of a CEO.  The purpose is to pay forward to my collegues and keep Nationwide's direction and focus up to date for our agency's commitment to grow profitably."

As a graduate of the University of Akron with a major in Marketing and a minor in Finance, I started my insurance career with John Hancock Financial Services as a Registered Rep in 1983, joining sales management in 1988.  In 1991, I began my career with Nationwide Insurance under the NADP program.  I became an IC agent in December of 1992, growing a scratch business to $3,000,000 by the end of 2008.  I attribute this success to creating a team of five full-time and one part-time members who have achieved our growth through a focused effort managed by example.

During this time we have received various award and recognition.  This success was reflected by qualifying for Champion 10 times as well as qualifying for Regional Life Council, Chairman Challenge Award, Nationwide Life Council, Life Anniversary, one time District Agent of the Year award and one time Agent of the Year for the Hall of Fame Region.