Ed Mena

In 2014, I opened my agency in Austin, Texas, after purchasing an existing agency. Austin is known for its live music, cool bars and exceptional barbecue and restaurants, but I mostly enjoy Austin for its outdoor adventures. My two youngest sons and I lead a busy life here, and we appreciate every minute of it. When we aren’t at a team practice or a game for one of the many sports my boys play, you can find us in the stands at Longhorn football games yelling, “Hook ‘em, ‘Horns!” When I graduated from the University of Texas in 1987, I began my career with Allstate. I worked in Dallas as an agent and then was promoted to Chicago to work for Allstate’s home office in Northbrook, Illinois. I left Allstate in 1996 and spent several years working as a senior executive for a U.S. multi-national insurance company based in Panama, Chile, Mexico and finally in Miami, where I was responsible for a $1.6 billion operation with 3,200 employees. I now bring my unique global experience to my work in helping customers protect what matters most to them. Community service is important to me. I’m actively involved in the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). I’ve also been a public speaker advocating Internet safety for children. Through an Allstate Helping Hands grant, I was able to contribute a $1000 community service award to the NCMEC. I also serve as a board member and ambassador for the West Austin Chamber of Commerce.