CHAD AHLSTROM
Somerville
Summary
Performance-driven territory sales leader with 10+ years of success driving market growth, expanding key accounts, and winning in highly competitive environments. Proven ability to develop strategic territory plans, influence executive decision-makers, and capture market share against entrenched competition. Recognized for disciplined execution, consultative selling, and building long-term stakeholder partnerships. Seeking to leverage strong B2B sales expertise into a specialty Therapeutic Specialist role.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Commercial Sales Producer
Dean & Draper Insurance
01.2025 - Current
- Develop and execute targeted territory strategy across the Brazos Valley commercial market.
- Conduct executive-level consultative presentations aligning complex risk solutions with business objectives.
- Captured the largest new commercial account in the Brazos Valley office in 2025 by outperforming 12 competing brokers through strategic positioning and differentiated value delivery.
- Build long-term partnerships resulting in sustained revenue growth and retention.
Sales Agent Licensed Producer
State Farm/Allstate
07.2023 - 10.2024
- Generated and converted qualified leads through disciplined outreach and referral development.
- Conducted needs-based consultations to align product solutions with client risk exposure.
- Contributed to agency growth objectives within a highly regulated environment.
Director of Development
Western Christian School
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Led fundraising, admissions, and stakeholder engagement strategy.
- Increased annual donations by 500% in first year through strategic donor identification and targeted relationship cultivation.
- Implemented donor management platform to improve segmentation and engagement efficiency.
Claims Specialist
Progressive Insurance
10.2012 - 05.2021
- Managed complex, high-exposure injury claims requiring analytical assessment, negotiation, and regulatory compliance.
- Ranked top in state for injury closures three consecutive years.
- Built trust-based relationships in high-stakes situations while consistently exceeding performance benchmarks.
- Mentored and developed new hires to accelerate team effectiveness.
Branch Manager
Enterprise Holdings
08.2010 - 09.2012
- Led B2B acquisition strategy and revenue growth initiatives.
- Ranked Top 5 Branch Manager and Top Assistant Manager in Midwest Region.
- Developed and coached team members resulting in 11 internal promotions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
DeVry University
05-2007
Associates of Applied Arts and Sciences -
Hesston College
Hesston, KS05-2005
Skills
- Territory Business Planning
- Strategic Account Development
- Competitive Market Expansion
- Consultative & Value-Based Selling
- Executive-Level Engagement
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Regulatory & Compliance Awareness
- Team Leadership & Talent Development
Timeline
Commercial Sales Producer
Dean & Draper Insurance
01.2025 - Current
Sales Agent Licensed Producer
State Farm/Allstate
07.2023 - 10.2024
Director of Development
Western Christian School
06.2021 - 07.2022
Claims Specialist
Progressive Insurance
10.2012 - 05.2021
Branch Manager
Enterprise Holdings
08.2010 - 09.2012
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
DeVry University
Associates of Applied Arts and Sciences -
Hesston College