Kristyn Cook
Chief Agency, Sales and Marketing Officer
State Farm•Bloomington, Illinois, United States
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As Executive Vice President and Chief Agency, Sales & Marketing Officer at State Farm®, I lead the company’s brand and marketing efforts, connecting the power of Like a Good Neighbor, State Farm is There® to consumers and communities across America. My role includes leadership responsibility for more than 19,000 State Farm independent contractor agencies who bring to life our mission to help. I am also responsible for expanding State Farm's digital business – developing strategies that align with customer expectations, competitive positioning, and market changes, all aimed at enhancing customer connections to the brand and its offerings. In addition, I oversee the Life & Annuity, Health, and Investment Planning Services lines of business for State Farm, which helps customers Protect, then invest® for their future. During my 25-year career with State Farm, I have held a variety of positions across marketing, financial services, and agency. Outside of work, I spend time giving back to the community through various education initiatives to foster the Good Neighbor spirit. I’m a proud alum of the Syracuse Women’s Basketball team, a graduate of the General Management Program at the Harvard University School of Business, a champion of emerging leaders from diverse backgrounds, and a lifelong learner.
Career Timeline
- State FarmCurrentSep 2010–Present· 16 yrs
- Chief Sales and Marketing OfficerCurrent2023–Present
- Senior Vice President Agency & Marketing2019–Oct 2025
- Area Vice PresidentJul 2015–Oct 2025
- Vice President Agency/Sales2013–Jul 2015
- Agency Executive AssistantOct 2012–2013
- Corporate AgencySep 2010–Oct 2012
- Sep 2017–Jun 2022· 4 yrs 9 mos
- Member, Board of DirectorsSep 2017–Jun 2022
- Jun 2016–Jun 2022· 6 yrs
- Member, Board of DirectorsJun 2016–Jun 2022
- Sep 2007–Sep 2010· 3 yrs
- Owner-AgentSep 2007–Sep 2010
Education
General Management Program
Business
Harvard Business SchoolChartered Life Underwriter
Insurance
The American College of Financial ServicesMasters in Public Administration
Public Adminstration
Syracuse University Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public AffairsB. S. Policy Studies
Policy studies
Syracuse University