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I am a native of the Sarasota-Bradenton area and have over 30 years experience in customer service related fields.  The highlights of my retail career included positions as a buyer and a store manager for Macy's department stores.  After retail, I joined a domestic lighting manufacturer and called on some of the largest retail accounts in the country, including Federated Department Stores, Dillard's, Pier I and Pottery Barn.  In the early '90's, I seized the opportunity to step out on my own and build my own lighting design, manufacturing and sales company.  
As President and CEO of Light Artistry, Inc., I built a profitable $10,000,000 organization serving accounts including Pottery Barn, Pier I, Crate & Barrel and Eddie Bauer.  My portion of the organization included design and product development, marketing and sales.  My strengths, including listening, have always helped me determine what the customer REALLY wants.  After I know what the customer wants, I make it happen.  Besides listening to the customer, I always think "outside the box" and find creative ways to fulfill the customer's wants and needs.  I have worked with many difficult and demanding people, but have never had an unhappy customer.

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Brian D. Kolba
Kolba Agency Inc
7259 Bee Ridge Rd
Sarasota, Florida  34241
Phone: 941-341-9229   Cell: 941-341-9224
Website: agent.allstate.com
Email: briankolba@allstate.com

I‘ve been with Allstate for over 20 years and have worn many hats in the company. My tenure and expertise has allowed me to not only understand the ins-and-outs of insurance, but also to service hundreds of families regarding their protection needs. I can help you protect the things that are important   your family, home, car, boat and more. I’m proud to work with a company who has been serving satisfied customers for over 70 years. Customers count on outstanding financial strength and superior claims service to help protect what they value most. Allstate delivers on their promise. In fact, their outstanding financial strength and superior claims service received an A+ (Superior) rating by A.M. Best. Quality service, strength and satisfaction that’s something I m glad to be a part of.  As your Allstate agent, I can help you understand how the choices you make such as the car you drive affect your insurance rate. I m committed to helping you get the appropriate level of protection and make it easy to do business with Allstate.  Also see our ad on page 272 in AYP.