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John Kunze

1st Vice President

John began his illustrious career with The Brooks & Stafford Company in 1977. John proudly followed his father and grandfather into the insurance industry. His grandfather, Erwin (E.B.) Kunze joined the company in 1923. John’s father, Ralph Kunze, joined in 1954 after serving in the Korean War. John holds a license in property and casualty, as well as life and health. In 1985, he gained the designation of a Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC). John's mantra is, “Our customers always come first.”


John enjoys giving back to his community by tutoring students for the Building Hope foundation, volunteering for Aluminum Cans for Burned Children’s camp and working with other nonprofits in Northeast Ohio. 


John is an avid traveler with his wife and kids and has visited 48 states. When resting he enjoys golfing, cooking and spending time with his friends and family.

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