American Patriot

One of our greatest assets is the people who make up American Patriot. With an average of more than 20 years of experience in the insurance brokerage community, our team will work hard to make sure your needs are met consistently. Our approach is based on what we call the "circle of excellence" – earning your trust, giving you the confidence that you are in safe hands, and maintaining a level of agility to keep your best interests in mind.

Diane Hendricks
CEO/Co-Owner
For over 35 years, Diane has been dedicated to serving the needs of the roofing industry. Her accomplishments have included such honors as the Ernst & Young Entrepreneurs of the Year (1987), Diplomats Business of the Year (1994) and Wisconsin's WHEDA Award (1997). She is active in the United Way, NRDC (National Roofers & Distributors Council) and local Chambers of Commerce.

After analyzing the insurance needs of the building contractors and the exposure to such variable and inconsistent costs of insurance, Diane concluded that contractors needed a better source for acquiring the necessary insurance coverage. Subsequently, in 1993 Diane formed American Patriot Insurance Agency, with offices in Chicago to provide alternative and comprehensive insurance programs to the construction industry. Diane and her husband Ken are most known for starting ABC Supply, the world's largest roofing products distributor, which recently topped $2 billion in sales per year. She currently serves on the boards of seven charitable and civic organizations, is past Chair of the United Way and Stateline Community Foundation, and spends much of her free time in philanthropic activities.

Mike Schoch
President
Armed with over 20 years experience on the insurance and brokerage side of the business, Mike is continually proving to be a true resource for both clients and prospects alike. For the past 12 years, American Patriot has been proud to have Mike as part of the family. Clients enjoy his straight talk and concern for providing a better product at a better price. He too was instrumental with the early success of The Roofers Advantage® program.

Mike Melnick
Producer/Sales Representative
Mike has over 13 years of insurance experience, selling insurance and insurance-related services to various sized employers ranging from small proprietorships to large Fortune 500 corporations. He has worked with American Patriot since January of 1998 and is responsible for new business development and sales in the Midwest. Prior to joining American Patriot, Mike worked for two large independent claim administrators, helping employers control losses through claim management and cost containment.