Joan Schoborg

Who I Am

I have worked in the insurance industry for more than 20 years, and I am a Fellow in the Life Management Institute (FMLI), a distinction earned from the Life Office Management Association. After 12 years in the health insurance field, I joined Homesteaders in 2002 as a customer service representative before becoming Homesteaders’ first Home Office-based account executive in 2009. I’m also a Certified Preplanning Consultant and was named Account Executive of the Year in 2013.

My husband Michael and I live in Des Moines, Iowa, and have four children: Garrison, Jarron, Cassie and Natasha. We are also raising our grandson, Jonah. I enjoy all warm weather activities including gardening, camping, boating and watching sports.

Why I Joined Homesteaders

Homesteaders is like family to me. My mother retired after 35 years of service, so I have been part of the Homesteaders family for most of my life. When the opportunity arose to join the team, I jumped at the chance. I have formed many strong relationships and continue to support my team and the funeral homes we work with.

What I Do

In my role as a regional director, I’m proud to provide resources to allow my team to offer the best solutions to fit their funeral home customers’ needs. I’m passionate about end-of-life planning, having served funeral homes for more than 10 years as a trusted advisor and resource for information on advance funeral planning. I most enjoy working with my customers to understand their marketing needs and developing plans which lead to a firm’s total success. I’m focused on helping my customers succeed and helping spread the word on the benefits of preplanning and prefunding funerals to help our loved ones through the grieving process.