Devin Fuhrman, discusses Nationwide's Evolution and Adherence to Co-op Principles and Values

Everything Co-op with Vernon Oakes

January 25, 2024 Vernon interviews Devin Fuhrman, Chief Agriculture and Sponsor Relations Officer at Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. Vernon and Devin discuss the evolution of Nationwide, from its beginning as a part of the Farm Bureau through its partnerships and innovation techniques it relies on today, to maintain its commitment to be a "Customer Protection Company." Devin Fuhrman serves as the Chief Agriculture and Sponsor Relations Officer. In this role, Devin enables Nationwide business by managing several key agricultural relationships, including its 8 state Farm Bureaus, and serves as a connecting point to the breadth of resources Nationwide offers to its friends in agriculture. Several relationships date back to Nationwide’s founding in 1926, starting with the Ohio Farm Bureau. Devin has held numerous roles within Nationwide. He previously served as Associate Vice President (AVP) of West Regional Sales for Nationwide Agribusiness, leading his team in 11 states and supporting both Farm and Commercial Ag Sales. He also served as AVP of Sales for Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee, as well as AVP of Sales Development, leading the Allied Sales Delivery team in Des Moines, IA. Prior to joining Nationwide in 2006, Devin held sales roles with Heartland Coop, as well as Progressive Insurance, serving in the capacity of Sales Manager and Regional Marketing Manager, leading 11 states. Devin is a graduate of Grand View University and received his Master of Business Administration from Iowa State University. Devin currently serves on the Board of Directors with the National Cooperative Business Association - Cooperative League of the USA, Cooperative Development Foundation, Columbus Region Leadership Circle, The Ohio State Vice President’s Advisory Committee, and the Mid-Ohio Food Collective Board of Directors.