Our Mission
What drives us every day
Simplify: We take the complexity out of insurance commission processes. What used to take days now takes hours. What was error-prone is now accurate. What was opaque is now transparent.
Illuminate: We transform raw commission data into actionable insights. Our analytics reveal trends, opportunities, and performance patterns that help agencies make smarter decisions and drive growth.
Amplify: We amplify the motivational forces that drive insurance sales. By giving agents real-time visibility into their performance and earnings, we keep teams focused, engaged, and motivated to excel.
Create: We build beautiful, intuitive interfaces that insurance professionals actually enjoy using. Our tools aren't just functional—they're delightful. We believe technology should enhance your work, not complicate it.
Make Our Clients More Productive Through Tools They Love to Use
Mivation is an insurtech innovator dedicated to transforming how insurance agencies manage commissions, motivate teams, and drive growth. We combine deep industry expertise with cutting-edge technology to create solutions that insurance professionals actually enjoy using.
Trusted by the Insurance Industry
Our impact in numbers
Our clients love us and tell their colleagues
Insurance professionals using our platform daily
Processing commissions and tracking performance at scale
Meet Our Leadership Team
The people behind Mivation's success
Dave Talarico
President - Leading Mivation's vision and strategy with deep insurance industry expertise and a passion for innovation.
Jerome Carlile
SVP of Client Success & Co-Founder - Ensuring every client achieves their goals with our platform through hands-on support and strategic guidance.
Kelly Birr
Chief Technology & Privacy Officer - Architecting secure, scalable solutions that protect client data while delivering cutting-edge functionality.
Katie Vienhage
Finance Manager - Managing financial operations with precision and ensuring fiscal responsibility across the organization.
Raphael Swatzell
VP Operations - Streamlining operations and ensuring smooth delivery of services to our growing client base.
Nikolas Rich
Product Manager - Driving product innovation and ensuring our roadmap aligns with client needs and market opportunities.
Paul Rouse
Director of Customer Success - Building lasting relationships with clients and ensuring they maximize value from our platform.
Haley Gibler
Captive Agent Sales Manager - Helping captive agencies discover how our solutions can transform their commission and motivation processes.
Seth Preus
Founder & Advisor - Original visionary who founded Mivation and continues to guide our strategic direction and innovation.
Our Values
What we believe and how we work
Client-Centric Innovation: Every feature we build, every decision we make, starts with our clients. We're obsessed with understanding insurance agencies' challenges and creating solutions that truly solve them.
Excellence Through Simplicity: Complex problems don't require complex solutions. We believe in elegant, intuitive design that makes powerful capabilities accessible to everyone.
Continuous Improvement: The insurance industry is constantly evolving, and so are we. We're committed to ongoing innovation, regular updates, and always staying ahead of industry needs.
Partnership Mindset: We don't just sell software—we partner with our clients for long-term success. Your wins are our wins, and we're invested in helping you achieve your goals.
Why Insurance Agencies Choose Mivation
We're insurance people building for insurance people. Our team includes former agency owners, insurance technology veterans, and commission experts who understand your challenges firsthand. We've processed millions of commission transactions, helped thousands of agents track their performance, and partnered with hundreds of agencies to streamline their operations.
When you work with Mivation, you're not just getting software—you're getting a partner who understands your business, anticipates your needs, and is committed to your success. That's why 72% of our new business comes from referrals. Our clients don't just use our tools; they love them and recommend us to their colleagues.
Ready to Transform Your Agency?
Join thousands of insurance professionals who trust Mivation for commission automation, performance tracking, and team motivation. Let's talk about how we can help you achieve your goals.