After forty-three years in the high-octane world of the restaurant industry, most people would be content with a quiet retirement. Brett Harris certainly was for about a year. But a nudge from his wife and a restless heart for service led him to a surprising second act: insurance.
“I didn’t want another career; I wanted to build a legacy,” Brett says. Today, the Brett Harris Farmers Insurance Agency isn’t just a business; it’s a family mission and a community powerhouse.
What sets Brett apart isn’t just his transition from kitchens to coverage; it’s his philosophy. He doesn’t sell insurance. Instead, he partners with clients, drawing on decades of business experience and the wisdom of raising a family to answer the questions people don’t even know to ask. His focus is always clear, the person sitting across from him.
“I love figuring out where people are in life,” Brett explains, “especially the young ones just starting out. They know where they’re headed, and it’s my job to help them get there.”
The results speak for themselves. In just three years, Brett’s team has catapulted to the number three agency in the state of Montana. They’ve been voted the Best Agency in Great Falls and were the first ever recipients of the Outstanding Partner of the Year award from the Great Falls Realtors Association.
But for Brett, the accolades are secondary to the impact. He isn’t in it for the income; the agency’s profits are poured back into local non-profits. This spirit of giving is why the agency expanded to a second downtown location this past year to be closer to the people they serve.
Whether you visit their main office or the new Central Avenue spot, you aren’t just a policy number. You’re part of the Brett Harris Farmers family.
Locations are 600 2nd Street S. in Great Falls and 423 Central Ave in Great Falls.