Jeremy Hotz with Richardson Hanson and Hotz Insurance, Dan Dittmar with IMT Insurance, Mount Vernon Fire Department chief Nathan Goodlove, Mount Vernon Fire Department assistant Chief Derek Boren and Mount Vernon Fire department assistant chief Jacob Buster.
IMT Insurance, a leading provider of personal and commercial insurance products in the Midwest, recently announced its list of 2025 Community Contest winners, distinguishing Mount Vernon Volunteer Firefighters Association, submitted by Richardson-Hanson & Hotz Insurance Agency, as one of the $1,000 recipients. Richardson-Hanson & Hotz Insurance Agency has graciously matched the $1,000 Community Contest award, for a total donation of $2,000.
For 28 years, the IMT Community Contest has awarded monetary gifts to community projects and organizations within the states the company does business. This year, entries were submitted for consideration from March through April, and 38 awards of either $500 or $1,000 were gifted to local projects and organizations in need.
With many community entries submitted and $30,000 awarded to worthy causes, Mount Vernon Volunteer Firefighters Association’s training facility submission was chosen as one of the $1,000 winners.
“We are incredibly grateful to IMT Insurance and Richardson‑Hanson & Hotz Insurance Agency for their generous support,” said Nathan Goodlove, Mount Vernon Fire Chief. “This funding will help us build a cutting-edge training facility right here in Mt. Vernon, giving our volunteers and neighboring fire departments the hands‑on experience and advanced techniques they need to fight fires more safely and effectively. Ultimately, this means better protection for our community, and our neighbors.”
IMT Insurance is honored to partner with Richardson-Hanson & Hotz Insurance Agency. The agency’s superior performance and enduring commitment enable IMT to continue making a meaningful impact in Midwest communities.