I have a deep history with State Farm. My father has worked for State Farm for 20 years, myself for almost 10 years, and also my brother Tyler Gooden for over 5 years. I began my career as a summer employee at my father's State Farm agency. After college, I began with corporate State Farm as a fire claims adjuster in Memphis, TN. Eventually, I was able to work my way back to my home here in Southern Illinois where I handled the entire Southern Illinois area for fire claims, including the 2017 Elkville/Dowell tornado.

I am a current and long-time resident of Southern Illinois. I attended both John A. Logan College and Southern Illinois University, where I received my B.A. in History and Economics (GO DAWGS!).

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