Kent Gade came to Iowa in 1970 to teach and coach Boys Basketball in Griswold. After a successful career in teaching and coaching Kent was given the opportunity to go into the insurance business. In 1986, Kent resigned his positions at Griswold Community Schools and began the business of Gade Insurance.

Since that time the agency has grown from one office in Griswold to offices in Atlantic and Council Bluffs.

Kent has always been involved in community activities and with a special interest in the youth. He serves as national Director of the elks National Drug Awareness Programs. Kent donates a lot of time speaking to youth and parents about the dangers of alcohol, tobacco and illegal drug use and abuse.
Kent is married and he and Julie have four children. Julie is active in the marketing division of Gade Insurance.

Besides spoiling his grandchildren Kent loves to golf, fish, and whenever possible, relax. Kent has also served on the Griswold Volunteer Fire Department for 28 years, the last 10 as Assistant Chief.