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Deanna Carroll has been with State Farm Insurance Companies for over 32 years.  She worked at Corporate headquarters for 7 years in the Life Actuarial Department before being selected to open her State Farm agency.  She has owned and operated her State Farm agency in the St Louis Metropolitan area for the past 25 years. She is licensed in all lines of insurance as well as financial services.  She is licensed in Missouri, Kansas & Illinois to provide Auto, Home, Life, Health and Business Insurance. She also has her Series 6 & 63 which allows her to provide financial service options to customers.  Her agency has been active in the community through partnering with non-profit organizations such as the Urban League, United Way, National Sales Network, National Association of Real Estate Professionals, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. and the Des Peres Chamber of Commerce. 

Her passion is educating customers on the proper ways to protect their most valuable assets as well as ways to prepare for a stress-free retirement.  She has earned awards throughout her State Farm career including Ambassador Travel Qualifier (6 years) and Crystal Honor Agency (23 years).  Deanna earned her BS in Actuarial Science and MA in Psychology from Drake University; along with the industry designations of Chartered Life Underwriter, Chartered Financial Consultant, Chartered Advisor for Senior Living and Fellow of Life Management Institute.

She enjoys skiing, playing golf and exploring the world with family and friends.  She looks forward to continuing to share and work with you to answer your insurance and financial service questions.

Diane Carson is a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience in PR and marketing strategy, and the President/Owner of Promo Xpertz LLC.

From her distinguished tenure as the Pro Consul at the British Consulate General in St Louis, where she orchestrated personal appearances and media interviews for esteemed personalities, including Prince Charles (now King Charles!), to her role as the Special Events Director for a major department store, where she even stepped into the shoes of Frosty the Snowman at Breakfast with Santa, Diane has worn many hats.

With a track record of more than three decades as the owner of a marketing company and promotional products distributorship, Diane has been a driving force behind the growth of businesses and entrepreneurs. Her focus on highly targeted promotional marketing programs and strategic marketing has been instrumental in helping clients to succeed.

As a Certified Marketing Consultant (CMC)Diane collaborates with small businesses, entrepreneurs, and nonprofits, guiding them to select memorable and useful branded items within their budget. With eight years at the helm of Promo Xpertz LLC and an additional fifteen years as Co-Owner of a full-service marketing company, she has a wealth of experience assisting her clients to select unique and budget friendly branded items.

Diane's professional journey also includes a decade with Dillard's Department Stores as the Director of Wedding Registry for the Midwest Division, where she significantly increased sales and maintained the #1 Wedding Registry store for four consecutive years. She also spent eight years as the Publicity & Special Events Manager at Stix, Baer & Fuller, coordinating events and publicity for authors and celebrities in thirty-five stores.

Throughout her career, Diane's strengths have shone through in her organizational and administrative skills, strong motivational abilities, enduring professional relationships, and a commitment to high-quality standards.

Today, as the owner of Promo Xpertz LLC, Diane continues to bring creativity, dedication, and a strong work ethic to her clients, taking their Brand Beyond the Bland!