John Wiscaver has been named Vice President of Public Affairs for Oklahoma Farm Bureau and Affiliated Companies.
Wiscaver joins Farm Bureau after working in Oklahoma government affairs and media relations for State Farm insurance since 2000. As part of his work, Wiscaver oversaw State Farm’s media and external catastrophe response operations for the Midwest region and coordinated several major events including Hurricane Katrina, numerous severe storms in Oklahoma and the recent Joplin, Mo. tornado.
“With over twenty years of experience in the insurance industry, John brings a new, fresh perspective, unique talents and a proven track record to move our organization forward,” said Monica Wilke, Executive Director for Oklahoma Farm Bureau and Affiliated Companies. “We are committed to continue building on our position as the leading domestic insurance company in Oklahoma. Our management team has the utmost respect and confidence in John’s ability to achieve the goals of Oklahoma Farm Bureau and its affiliated companies.”
“I am humbled and honored to be joining Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s team,” Wiscaver said. “It is my goal to build upon the great tradition our members, agents and employees have built over the past 65 years. I look forward to leading our public affairs efforts and growing our business in the Oklahoma insurance marketplace.”
Wiscaver holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications from Eastern Illinois University. He serves as Co-chairman of the Oklahoma Insurance Department Catastrophe Response Committee and is a member of the Board of Directors for the Oklahoma Business Education Coalition, Junior Achievement of Oklahoma and the Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce.
Wiscaver and his wife, Julie, reside in Tulsa, with their two children, Grant and Landes.
