Ismael Torres: Allstate Insurance

I live in Plainfield, but Ive operated my Allstate agency on 63rd Street in Chicago since March 2002. I grew up in the Chicago area, graduating from De La Salle Catholic High School. I earned my bachelors degree from Bradley University in Peoria and my MBA in finance from DePaul University. My agency is not far from Chicago Midway International Airport, and l love having so many great places to eat nearby I particularly enjoy Mexican restaurants in the area.When Im not working, I enjoy spending time with my wife and our four grown sons. Im also a member of the Kappa Alpha Psi alumni chapter. We participate in the Guide Right program, offering educational and occupational guidance to young men. I also mentor youth through the Generational Blessings Family Worship Center.Ive been an Allstate agent since 1995, and I appreciate the opportunity my work gives me to help customers make decisions that protect what matters most their family, home, car and boat. The ability to work with my family also means a great deal. Both my sister and my son work at my agency, and we offer friendly and knowledgeable service to both Spanish and English-speaking customers. We have six licensed agents in the office as well as a licensed financial services specialist. Every day, I see the ways in which my work makes a difference in customers lives.