James P. Wellman is the president of German Farmers Mutual Insurance Co. in New Knoxville, Ohio. He has served in the role for 12 years. Before joining German Farmers, he was a claims representative, a sales and marketing rep, and a licensed insurance agent. He holds PFMM, FMDC, AINS, AIS, and AIC certifications. Wellman is also a member of the NAMIC Merit Society and served on the NAMIC FMC board of directors.