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Jerral Jackson Joins Valley Health Plans As Senior Account Representative

HARLINGEN,  TEXAS - March 2004 – Jerral B. Jackson of South Padre Island has joined Valley Health Plans, the Valley’s first “home-grown” health insurance plan, as a new Senior Account Representative. Mr. Jackson’s appointment was announced by Karen Pederson, President & CEO of Valley Health Plans.

Mr. Jackson’s responsibilities will include managing the Valley Health Plans sales staff. Valley Health Plans, which is an affiliate of Valley Baptist Health System, provides health insurance for some of the largest employers in the Valley, including Valley Baptist Medical Center, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District, and the City of Harlingen. The company also recently introduced a new health insurance plan for small businesses and individuals in Cameron County.

Mr. Jackson previously worked in the insurance business with Allstate Insurance of Irving, near Dallas. While with Allstate, he was responsible for the growth of a local agency to the $1.1 million level in earned premiums. In recognition, Mr. Jackson was awarded the company’s “Conference of Champions” Honor Ring.

Mr. Jackson holds licensure in Group 1 Life & Health and Personal Lines of insurance through the Texas Dept. of Insurance. He received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Texas at Arlington.

Mr. Jackson also previously served as a financial consultant with IFMG Securities, Inc., of Purchase, New York, where he worked extensively with bank clients and their investment options.

Valley Health Plans is located across from Valley Baptist Medical Center at 2005 Ed Carey Drive in Harlingen. For more information, call (956) 389-2273

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