Meet Tyler Lawrence, the Director of the Pacific and Midwest Regions at WoodmenLife (woodmenlife.org).
Tell us a little about your business. – WoodmenLife is a non-for-profit insurance organization that was founded right here in Omaha in 1890. We believe strongly in families, community, and our country. Our mission is to unite hardworking american to secure their finanial futures while making a difference in our community.
How did you get started in the business? – I have worked for WoodmenLife for almost 13 years from Virginia, California, and now here in the Midwest. I have been a sales rep, recruiting and sales mangers, and since 2019 I have been a director over various regions of WoodmenLife. Currently I am the Director of the Pacific and Midwest Regions that covers 17 states from Hawaii, CA, to the midwest.
What is your favorite quote or the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? – People ask me this and the first thing two things I always think of are my dad and my HS lacross coach. First, my name always reminded me as a kid to keep God #1 in my life, Family #2, and everything else #3. I try my best everyday to remember that and keep my priroties in order. In HS I played lacrosse and I was the worst player on my team. I just did it because my friends did it. Lacross is a big deal in the north east Syracuse NY area I grew up. But my coach and I spent a lot of time together and became friends, mainly because I was on the bench most practiceis and games. He said his #1 advice in life in life is “Don’t mess with crazy people”. This is deeper than you think. Its good advice.
What local nonprofit organization(s) are you passionate about or involved with, and are there any special reasons why? – I am actively involved in the Greater Omaha Chamber’s volunteer presidents club where I achieved Chairmans Circle for 2024. I am also activity invovled with the Boys and Girls Club of the midlands all year around but specifically their Youth of the Year program I have worked with the carter lake and south Omaha clubs. I am also very actively with the Aksarben Foundation Floor committee at events all year round. I am also actively involved with Case De La Cultura and that organizing volutnerring and networking in South Omaha. All of these organizations I was active volunteering for in 2024 and previously along with the following United Way of the Midlands, Open Door Mission, Food Bank for the Heartland, and habitat for humanity. All of these organizations I support with my personal time because I believe in their missions.
If you could have dinner with one famous person from the past or present, who would it be? – If it’s in Omaha. Easy Warren Buffet hands done. It has always been my dream. If anyone can make that happen.
If our readers would like to contact you, how should they do so? – You can contact me on my cell @ 540 797 9231 or at talawrence@woodmenlife.org. I absolutely love drinking coffee and talking with people so feel free to reach out directly and set it up.