A Hermann Sons fraternal insurance agent from Karnes City has been recognized as a top producer for the third quarter of 2011. The Marketing Department of the Grand Lodge, Order of the Sons of Hermann in the State of Texas has announced that Russell Swize finished the quarter in third place in Region 4 in the applications written category.

Swize is a member of Karnes City Hermann Sons Lodge No. 215. Agents are assigned to one of five geographic regions in the state and must meet minimum requirements for premium income and number of applications written for quarterly cash bonuses.

The Grande Lodge, which was formed in 1890, is located in San Antonio. The Order operates 32 tuition free dance schools and two youth camps for its junior members and a retirement home.