We are thrilled to announce that our President, Chris Conrade, has been selected by Ingram’s Magazine for the prestigious 2025 Class of 50 Kansans You Should Know!
Indeed, this annual list recognizes highly accomplished, yet colorful, residents who make significant contributions to the state, their communities, or their businesses. Whose character best exemplifies what it means to be a Kansan. Chris’s inclusion is a tremendous honor because it reflects his dedication to our clients, our community, and the Sunflower State.
Rooted in Kansas, Focused on Service
For Chris, success is deeply tied to his roots in Newton, Kansas. Consequently, this lifelong connection shapes both his personal values and the mission of Conrade Insurance Group.
The values Chris learned while growing up are the same ones that now guide the firm. His bio for the recognition highlights this commitment, noting:
“Newton is home in every way for Chris Conrade. A 1998 Newton High School graduate, he still proudly claims, ‘Go Railers!’ and credits the town’s tight-knit support system for shaping his leadership style.”
Chris joined the firm that his father, Darrell Conrade, founded in 2006, and he has been instrumental in its growth. Specifically, he embraces a vision for a strong, independent, Kansas-owned agency.
A Mission That Matters
In an era of large, national mega-brokers, Conrade Insurance Group remains committed to being Kansas-owned and Kansas-focused. Chris sees opportunity in this independence. It allows the firm to prioritize people over profits and forge meaningful partnerships with clients across the state.
Furthermore, this dedication to local partnership is at the heart of the agency’s mission: “to protect and preserve the families, businesses, and communities of Kansas.” This focus extends beyond clients to supporting vital community institutions, as Chris notes how organizations like EmberHope, Prairie View, and Mirror, Inc., “reflect a city committed to serving people across Kansas.”
Congratulations, Chris!
The entire Conrade Insurance Group team is incredibly proud of Chris for this well-deserved recognition. His leadership, commitment to community, and fierce independence embody the very best of Kansas.
We invite you to join us in congratulating Chris Conrade for being named one of Ingram’s 2025 Class of 50 Kansans You Should Know!