The political wing of PIANJ strengthens your association’s credibility as a serious political force in New Jersey state elections.
Donor Profile
Christopher J. Powell
Q. What is your insurance origin story?
I was previously selling title insurance and was I was looking for a change. My uncle was friendly with Rick Hardenbergh, and he introduced me to Rick on a Friday night over pizza. It was a very personable introduction; we met after that, and as they say, the rest is history. I joined what was then Richard Hardenbergh Insurance Agency (now Hardenbergh Insurance Group) in January 1998 and I have been here ever since.
Q. What first sparked your interest in supporting the Agents Advocacy Coalition and its causes?
I have a government background—having served as an elected official myself. I also interned and worked for a U.S. congressman, so naturally, I had an interest in supporting New Jersey PIAPAC. Joining the committee felt like a great way to offer my assistance.
Q. In your opinion, what are the most important issues or policies the NJPIAPAC is helping to support?
Don’t be bashful—every dollar counts. Every contribution to New Jersey PIAPAC helps support our industry and the causes we’re advocating for.
Q. If you could give one piece of advice to potential new donors considering supporting the NJPIAPAC, what would it be?
Don’t be bashful—every dollar counts. Every contribution to New Jersey PIAPAC helps support our industry and the causes we’re advocating for.
Q. Lastly, can you give readers one book, movie, or show recommendation?
I recommend Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki.
Contact
Have questions or would like more information about NJPIAPAC,
give us a call at (800) 424-4244 or email us at: govaffairs@pia.org
Giving Levels and Rewards
Club membership
Receives …
NJPIAPAC CLUB
($1-249)
a thank-you letter, email signature, donor certificate, listing in the yearly “thank you” magazine ad, and a NJPIAPAC lapel pin.
CAPITOL CLUB
($250-499)
all NJPIAPAC Club rewards
+ an invitation to our annual PAC event at conference.*
*For every $250 above Capitol you give, you receive another ticket
to the conference event, e.g., if you give $500, you receive two tickets,
$750, three tickets, etc.
SAPPHIRE CLUB
($500-749)
all Capitol Club rewards
+ a NJPIAPAC coffee mug.
EMERALD CLUB
($750-999)
all Sapphire Club rewards
+ a handwritten thank-you note from PIANJ president.
DIAMOND CLUB
($1,000-1,999)
all Emerald Club rewards
+ a NJPIAPAC hat.
GOLD CLUB
($2,000-2,999)
all Diamond Club rewards
+ invites to video conferences with political updates from
our PIA Northeast staff and PIANJ lobbyists.
PLATINUM CLUB
($3,000+)
all Gold Club rewards
+ a call from the PIANJ president thanking you for your donation
and asking if you have any input on the association’s legislative
priorities.