Speakers

Taylor Rhodes will speak about how Applied is your indispensable growth partner and the value we're delivering to your agency to bring you into the Digital Growth Era. Taylor will also announce BRAND-NEW products we’re introducing to solve some of your greatest challenges.

Taylor Rhodes is the big boss man at Applied. But don’t let the CEO title scare you. He’s an easy-going, jeans-wearing kind of guy. Taylor has three kids he kind of likes (teenagers are tough, man) and two fur babies he loves (English Bulldog and a Bulldog Mastiff mix). He’s a big-time skier and enjoys spending time in the mountains with his family. He’s always up for a good time with good friends and a good IPA.

Brian Langerman will share how the Applied Client Network is essential for making the most of your Applied technology investment.

Brian Langerman (or BLang as we call him) is the head honcho for our user group. He lives in Chicago but ironically prefers the beach versus the snow. Before Brian landed a career in the insurance and tech industry, he dreamed of becoming a sports agent. Even though that career didn’t pan out, Brian is still a big-time sports guy. He roots for the LA Dodgers and Chicago Bears. He enjoys cooking or attempting to (assuming a crockpot counts). He’s also quite the world traveler, having been to 47 out of 50 states, with Alaska being his next destination.

Anupam Gupta will discuss our latest product innovations and how those solutions create greater connectivity and efficiency across all lines of your business.

Anupam Gupta heads up our Product helm, which makes him the tech wizard if you will. While new to insurance, he’s been in the tech industry for over 20 years – just don’t ask him to write code. Family is everything to Anupam. He has a wife and two kids who keep him grounded and motivated. He lives in rainy Seattle but ironically has a sunny disposition and is very excited to be a part of Team Applied.

After Anupam Gupta, Kara Harris-Crowell will take the stage to give you a live demo of all the innovations he shared from the perspective of different personas.

Kara Harris-Crowell is the boss lady of the people who teach you how to use your Applied software, so to say she knows our products would be an understatement. She loves music and performs with her band in the epicenter of music, Nashville. 

Trevor Bunker will discuss the Applied customer experience and what it means to your business to ensure you gain the most value from your Applied software during your digital transformation.

Trevor Bunker leads our customer experience organization, so think of him as your spokesperson. Trevor has lived around the globe, but jolly ole London was by far his fav. He likes fast cars (and freedom) and spending time on his boat in Texas.