Barker Phillips Jackson's History
Clifford C. Jackson founded his agency in 1934 in Mountain Grove, Missouri. After his son, Richard, joined the agency it was incorporated under the name of Consolidated Jackson Corporation.

Consolidated Jackson acquired Shannon and Shannon, Graven Insurance, Wheeler and Wheeler, and the Ozark Insurance Agency in the 70's. In the 80's the company acquired the Grisham Insurance Agency and the Walker Insurance Agency.

A.T. Quisenberry, Milton Phillips' grandfather-in-law, started his agency in 1910 in Springfield.  Milt joined this agency in 1951.  In 1960 Milt Phillips and Paul Barker left the agency to form Barker-Phillips.  In 1975 Barker Phillips purchased the E.W. Phillips Agency.

On January 1, 1986, Barker-Phillips Insurers and Consolidated Jackson Corporation merged forming Barker Phillips Jackson, Inc. -- the largest independent broker in Southern Missouri.  On January 1, 1987, Barker Phillips Jackson, Inc. became an employee-owned company through the implementation of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan.  100% of the shares of Barker Phillips Jackson are owned by the Barker Phillips Jackson, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

On February 1, 1989, three agencies in the east central part of Missouri merged and were simultaneously acquired by Barker Phillips Jackson, Inc.  They were the Wisdom Insurance Agency, The Golden Rule Agency of Rolla, and Wisdom, Your Insurance Man of St. Robert.

In December of 1990, Barker Phillips Jackson Financial Corporation, a separate Corporation, was formed for the purpose of selling life, health, and associated financial products through banking institutions.

In January of 1991, Naught and Naught Insurance of Rolla merged into the already existing Rolla Branch. 

On December 31, 2002 Richard Jackson retired from Barker Phillips Jackson. Mr. Jackson continues to serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors and maintains a consulting agreement with Barker Phillips Jackson.

On January 1, 2003 Tom Montileone joined the company as President and Chief Operating Officer.

On February 5, 2005 Tom Montileone became the President and CEO.

On April 1st 2005, Group Benefits a long standing Insurance Agency located in Springfield Missouri, owned by Dallis Higginbotham, merged with Barker Phillips Jackson.