John Shipman

Partner Emeritus

John, raised in Sunbury, PA, studied Political Science at Bloomsburg University and Theology at Clark Summit University. He entered the insurance and investment business in 1970 as an agent for The Prudential Insurance Company in West Wyoming, PA. In 1973, he opened his own agency in Forty Fort, PA. He joined Mid-Penn Insurance in Sunbury as a partner in 1975. Currently, John is practicing in Lewisburg at the OMNIWEALTH GROUP office.

Recognized as the 2014 Sunburys Citizen of the Year by the Sunbury Rotary Club, John has a passion for educating others and giving back to the community that he lives and serves in. He has served as an Elder in his church for over 30 years and has found joy in improving the community by being a part of organizations across the community. John has served in various leadership roles on the Board of the Greater Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Susquehanna Valley, The Professional Insurance Agents Association of PA, MD and DE and its successor organization Insurance Agents and Brokers, Sunbury Revitalization, Inc., and Susquehanna Industrial Development Corporation. As a member of the Society of Certified Insurance Counselors, The Society of Property and Casualty Underwriters, The Insurance Agents and Brokers Association of PA, and The independent Insurance Agents of America, he is recognized as a leading professional in Pennsylvania.