Jim Metzler State Farm Insurance Agency

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver noticed something odd on the State Farm parking lot: an old, dusty kite stuck in one of the telephone poles. Nobody seemed to remember seeing it before. The delivery driver shrugged and said, 'Probably some kid’s forgotten toy.' A few days later, another employee spotted a note attached to the kite: ‘Sorry for blocking your view—wind changed my mind.’ Everyone laughed, and soon enough, the kite became part of the office lore.

2. A salesman was closing an important deal inside Jim Metzler's office when he heard a strange noise from outside. Peering out the window, he saw a neighbor watering his lawn with what appeared to be an oversized water pistol. Curious, the salesman walked over and asked the neighbor what on earth he was doing. With a big smile, the neighbor replied, ‘Just practicing my new superpower—hydrokinesis!’ Turns out it was just a garden hose, but that didn’t stop our hero from shaking his head and laughing.

3. A little girl visiting her grandparents pointed excitedly one afternoon: ‘Grandma, look! That man is selling rainbows!’ Her grandmother smiled and replied gently, ‘Honey, that’s just Jim Metzler from State Farm Insurance.’ Later that day, a delivery driver stopped by and asked curiously, 'Hey Jim, how come everyone thinks you're selling rainbows?' With a twinkle in his eye, Jim replied, 'Well son, it's because I believe in spreading sunshine—you know, like good customer service!' And so, whenever someone sees Jim walking around with a big smile on his face, they still whisper, 'He must be selling rainbows today.'

4. A delivery driver pulled up to the State Farm Insurance Agency one foggy morning. As he unloaded boxes from his truck, he caught a glimpse of someone moving cautiously through the parking lot. Curious, the delivery driver followed the figure into the office. It was just Jim, the agent, stretching after breakfast. ‘Morning, Mr. Metzler,’ said the driver, trying not to laugh. ‘Morning yourself!’ replied Jim, wiping syrup off his tie. The driver walked away shaking his head, wondering if anyone else had seen Jim’s early-morning dance routine.