Farmers Mutual’s Mark Walz Named 2017 CSG Honorary Chairman

The Nebraska Sports Council (NSC; www.nebraskasportscouncil.com) has announced that Farmers Mutual of Nebraska CEO Mark Walz has been named the Honorary Chairman of the 2017 Cornhusker State Games (CornhuskerStateGames.com).

The title of Honorary Chairman is generally reserved for the leader of a long-time sponsor of the Games. Farmers Mutual of Nebraska supports the Games at the highest level (Platinum) and has been a sponsor since 1987. Two of Walz’ predecessors at Farmers Mutual, Larry Frazier and Byron Boslau, served as honorary chairmen in previous decades.

Farmers Mutual, founded in 1891, is the leading insurer of farms in both Nebraska and South Dakota, and is the largest Nebraska-based insurer of homes, farms and automobiles in Nebraska. Walz, a Lincoln native and Lincoln East graduate, has participated in both swimming and triathlon in the Cornhusker State Games.

The 2017 Cornhusker State Games take place July 21-30 with competition in more than 60 sports at venues in Lincoln, Omaha and surrounding communities. More than 12,000 athletes of all ages and abilities are expected to participate.

Learn more about Farmers Mutual of Nebraska at FMNE.com. Find more information about the Cornhusker State Games at CornhuskerStateGames.com. The final deadline to register is July 5th.