Sherri Wade, MBA,CPCU

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DISC Type : cs

Operations Vice President - P&C Claims at State Farm

Alpharetta, Georgia, United States

Overview

Sherri Wade is a long-tenured Operations Vice President at State Farm, currently leading P&C Claims. Her extensive career, which began as an intern in 1993, includes leadership in underwriting, modernization, and operations strategy. She holds a BBA from Howard University and an MBA from the University of Georgias Terry College of Business.

Outside of work, Sherri is a wife and mother of two who is passionate about photography, reading, and indoor cycling. She is actively involved in community service, dedicating her time to mentoring and nurturing future leaders through organizations like Girls Who Code and Jack and Jill of America, Inc.

She started her career at State Farm as an intern from Howard University and rose through the ranks to become a Vice President.

Personality Overview

Status Quo Seeker

Overcautious

Unexpressive

They are thorough and always follow a systematic approach.  The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof. They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time.

Topics They Care About

P&C Operations
Her entire career has centered on P&C insurance, holding VP roles in underwriting, modernization, strategic planning, and now claims.
Leadership Development
She actively mentors professionals and youth, stating that her biggest achievement is contributing to the success and development of others.
Youth Empowerment
Through her work with Girls Who Code and Jack and Jill of America, she is dedicated to nurturing future leaders and women in technology.

Media Appearances

Sherri has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2025
Operations Vice President - P&C Claims at State Farm
10-2022 - 6-2025
Operations Vice President at State Farm
5-2020 - 10-2022
P&C Underwriting VPO at State Farm
6-2010 - 10-2022
Vice President Operations - Underwriting at State Farm Insurance

Education

9-2018 - 5-2020
Master of Business Administration - MBA from University of Georgia - Terry College of Business
1988 - 1993
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Howard University

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Insights For Selling To Sherri

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Expect them to be slow and cautious, encourage them to ask more questions
  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly
  • Ask them which other stakeholders would be important for this purchase decision

DONT's

  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time
  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.
  • Don't rely on relationship building even if they act pleasantly

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Sherri is

  • Low-risk, adoption by others are very important to them, followed by confidence in ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Sherri

  • They don’t say no often, they push out the decisions or keep going around in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Sherri move?

  • They do not like to rush and therefore can be quite slow in their decision-making.
  • Can Sherri take some risk or not?

  • They have little risk-appetite and prefer to take measured decisions.

You And Sherri

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