A Swim With the Sharks to Working in the Yard: A Face in Cedar Falls Business

Meet Tara Kinder, the owner of the Kinder Agency in Cedar Falls.

The Kinder Agency, 209 Franklin Street, Ste. A2, is part of the Farmers Insurance Group, which provides a range of coverage for when the unexpected happens. It's been open since May 2011.

But, this is about getting to know Tara. She is originally from Waterloo, now lives in Aplington, and her dream vacation is to Alaska.

Job Description

Owner of The Kinder Agency, Business Operations, Client meetings, community involvement, business development.

What's a fact about yourself that most people don't know?

I like adventure, would love to swim with sharks off the great barrier reef some day.  

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What's your greatest accomplishment?

My son - he has grown to be such a fantastic young man and surprises me everyday with how mature, honest and hard working he is.

Talents/Hobbies

Love yard work.

What do you do in your free time?

Spend time with family, hunt/fish, exercise, spend time with golden retriever.

What's the greatest advice you've been given?

You will get out of what you put into things and reach for the stars.

Who do you admire most and why?

My dad, he passed away five years ago, but was such a hard working individual, always putting others needs before his own and worked his tail off to put food on the table. He always taught me that can't was not a word.       

Details of The Kinder Agency

The Kinder Agency - Farmers Insurance Group

209 Franklin Street, Ste. A2 in Cedar Falls

319-242-8010   

http://www.farmersagent.com/tkinder