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Gary Willis named GFB Insurance General Manager

January 8, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Gary Willis                                                                            Contact: Kenny Burgamy

                                                                                                478-474-8411, Ext. 5285

                                                                                                kdburgamy@gfb.org

                GARY WILLIS NAMED GFB INSURANCE GENERAL MANAGER

            MACON, Ga. – Georgia Farm Bureau announced today that Gary Willis will be the

insurance organization’s next general manager effective immediately.  Willis, who has most recently

served as GFB’s Executive Director of Insurance Operations, is assuming his new role since GFB

Insurance General Manager George Monk retired Jan. 2.

            “Gary brings a wealth of experience at Georgia Farm Bureau to this new appointment.

In addition to his operations role, he’s served as former senior director of our claim’s department, as well

as managing various other responsibilities in the claims department. Gary takes this important position at

a critical juncture as we pursue our long-term strategic goals,” said Georgia Farm Bureau President Tom

McCall. Gary’s vast knowledge of the insurance industry and our products continue to serve our

members, volunteers, and staff well.”

            A native of Lowndes County, Willis graduated from Valdosta State University with a degree in

Business. He maintains board positions with the Georgia Underwriter Association (GUA), Georgia

Insurance Insolvency Pool (GIIP) and Georgia Association of Property and Casualty Insurance

Companies (GAPCIC).

             Willis lives in Warner Robins, is a member of Southside Pleasant Hill Church and has two sons,

Coleman and Brooks.

About Georgia Farm Bureau

Georgia Farm Bureau is a membership-based, nonprofit organization dedicated to providing a voice for farmers and families involved in agriculture. With 225,000 members and offices in 157 counties across the state of Georgia, it is the state’s largest farm organization. In addition to providing legislative representation to rural Georgia, GFB connects consumers with agriculture and offers its members leadership development programs to ensure Georgia’s farming future. 

Becoming a Georgia Farm Bureau member helps support local farmers and ensures Georgians continue to have access to locally grown, high-quality food. Learn more about the organization at www.gfb.org.

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