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James Surace was in real estate before joining American Income Life Insurance Company. When the real estate market softened, James seized the AIL opportunity. He was attracted to American Income Life because of the leads made available — giving agents places to go and reasons to be there.

His first year with AIL, James was runner-up for Agent of the Year. He was promoted to Business Owner his second year with the company and was so successful he built his own 12,000-square-foot office building. He was the AO of the Year in 2006 and 2008, and is proud that 10 other Business Owners have been promoted out of his office.

"This position has allowed me to fulfill a purpose greater than myself and given me an income that will extend to impact generations. It’s an amazing position of influence where you build riches while changing the world through improving lives. Life insurance is the only product people can buy that can take care of those they love most if they’re not there to do it."

To those considering a career move, James says: "My advice is to get in the AIL door as quickly as you can. With AIL, I can live out my purpose 24/7 — my interests, hobbies, and mission in life are impacting people’s lives in a positive way, to serve people."

AIL has given James the opportunity to serve through his personal and financial involvement with organizations like the Jesus Film Project, City Mission, LOVE INC., his local church, Across Borders, Love Mercy Organization, the All-School Assembly Program, Lighthouse Ministries, and the YMCA.

Marcus Smith started with the company in September 2001. He was an intern at a small business college and had to complete an internship. At the time he had interviews with three different business owners, and was recommended to interview with Jim Surace, who owned the business in Ohio. During that interview — even though he’d never heard of American Income Life — he was blown away by Jim’s character and what he’d accomplished with AIL.

Marcus was excited about what American Income Life was doing with labor unions, credit unions, and associations. Working with blue-collar and working-class families was a background he was familiar with and had a passion to serve. He asked Jim if there were any intern positions open, started in the North Royalton, Ohio office, and loved it. "Luckily for me, I did a decent enough job at the internship to be given a full opportunity to stay. So I’ve been with AIL since I was 19 years old," he says.

"The way I came aboard American Income Life was a little unique, but through that interview, I really wanted in. I really wanted what they had."

Matt Parks majored in finance at Kent State University and earned his Bachelor of Science in 2003. He worked as a consultant for a risk-management firm until 2009, when he made the transition to American Income Life (AIL).

"I was drawn to American Income Life when I saw my younger brother excelling at AIL at a very young age," Matt recalls. "What’s been most rewarding is that after hitting my own goals, I’m able to help others do the same. My greatest accomplishment has been being recognized multiple times as a top company leader at our annual Convention. If I could start over, I’d have thought bigger sooner. If you’re considering a sales or leadership position, have a great attitude, give 100% effort, be a coachable player, and operate with integrity."

"Our business creates amazing opportunities for people to develop themselves and their careers while removing financial concerns," he states. "Our products help families at one of the worst times in their lives — when everyone else is sending them bills, American Income Life is the company that sends them a check."

In his free time, Matt reads, works out, and enjoys his family. "I love sports — basketball, football, golf, fitness — and spending time with my family. I’m also involved with charities that help children and fund cancer research," he says.