Type Of Business:
Risk Management and Insurance
Major Product/SVS:
Risk Management and Executive Liability
Favorite Business Publication:
Wall Street Journal, Business Insurance, Risk Management Magazine
Education Degrees:
MBA in Finance, University of Southern California (1999); Bachelor's Degree in Communication and Marketing, Minor in Geology, University of Southern California (1994); Registered Professional Liability Underwriter (2005); Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (1998); Associate of Risk Management (1995)
Affiliations Awards:
Casualty & Property Insurance Underwriters
Work History:
Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Wells Fargo Insurance Services, Los Angeles, CA (1999-Present); Assistant Vice President, Marsh, Inc., Los Angeles, CA (1994-1999); Account Manager, Alexander and Alexander, Inc., Pasadena, CA (1993-1994); Assistant Director of Marketing, The Laugh Factory Comedy Club, Hollywood, CA (1992-1993); Computer Graphics/Programming Consultant, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA (1990-1991); Flight Instructor, Aviation Workshop, Santa Monica, CA (1989-1992); Aerial Tour Guide, Sky L.A., Van Nuys, CA (1988-1989); Pilot-in-Command and co-Pilot/Navigator, Van Nuys Airfreight, Van Nuys, CA (1987-1988)
Career Achievements:
Chairman, Young Brokers and Agents Committee (YBAC); Former President, Insurance Brokers of America West Los Angeles (IBA West); Harlan Miller Award; Press Liaison, Office of Governor Pete Wilson; Strategic Analyst, Office of Mayor Richard Riordan; President, House Corporation, Lambda Chi Alpha; Young Executives of America; Former President, Toastmasters International; Treasurer, Los Angeles Junior Chamber of Commerce; Liaison, Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce and British-American Chamber of Commerce
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlight of his career was being recognized by the Insurance Journal as the Young Broker of the Year.
Charity:
American Heart Association
Number Of Years In Profession:
18
Number Of Years In Current Position:
11
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to building teamwork, enabling team members to trust each other, and focusing on the job at hand.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession through his father, Frank Lang, and felt it was a natural fit because it's in his blood. According to his father, 'he's a natural.'
Extended Bio Profile:
Mr. Lang was featured in an article in the Insurance Journal, hailing him as the 'Young Broker/Agent of the Year.' He and his wife, Shadi, are expecting their first child this year.