Keith has been an active member of our community, which he has called home since 1976, attending Englewood Elementary and then Lemon Bay Junior and Senior High School.
In 1988, Keith joined his late father, Rex, in his insurance business and eventually purchased Rowley Insurance Agency Inc. in 2004. His family has helped thousands of families, hundreds of businesses, and countless seasonal residents with their insurance needs and questions in the Southwest Florida area and the entire state of Florida. He is a third-generation insurance agent/agency owner and is proud to continue the family vocation.
Keith spends his free time on his boat with his wife of over 36 years, Cheryl, when he is not in the office creating marketing plans and aiding various community organizations. He also visits their son, daughter-in-law, and grandchildren in North Carolina and keeps in touch with his youngest son as he prepares to get married. Keith is excited about being in the heart of downtown Englewood with its wonderful, revitalized district and is looking forward to being a part of the revitalization.
What is your idea of perfect happiness?
Having my entire family together, including extended and add-ons for a week long retreat in the mountains.
What is your greatest fear?
Letting someone down.
What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?
Forgetfulness.
What is the trait you most deplore in others?
Excessive pride in self.
Which living person do you most admire?
Cherie Devaux Ingordo, a young person we took in after her parent moved back to New York, who has since become one of the most successful female race horse trainers in America with a horse in the Derby.
What is your greatest extravagance?
My collection (not to be disclosed).
What do you consider the most overrated virtue?
Success based only on the amount of money you have.
Which living person do you most despise?
No one, but entitled people.
Which words or phrases do you most overuse?
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Every edition, Englewood REVIEW spotlights someone who stands out in the community. We ask each person to tackle The Proust Questionnaire; a classic set of questions created by Marcel Proust, the French writer.
