Erica was Sheally’s first hire and her vital role within the agency has truly evolved alongside our growth every step of the way. There’s not much she hasn’t influenced in her tenure! Although her focus on providing exceptional customer service and love for all things insurance still remains at the heart of her approach to leadership and work every day. Erica is passionate about training others to reach their personal best and applies her industry expertise, robust product knowledge, and diverse operational experience to lead our commercial insurance solutions team and portfolio strategy. She likes a good “stump your agent” challenge, too...just try her!! Erica earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. When Erica’s not hard at work, you will most likely find her enjoying family and the outdoors. She also volunteers with several local non-profits throughout the community while serving as Residential HOA President.

Miranda joined Sheally Insurance Group in 2011 and is responsible for overseeing the financial health of our organization in addition to agency accounting, filing, and reporting. She is our Head of Human Resources as well and is genuinely dedicated to supporting the career path and goals of each individual team member. Miranda is also the system administrator for countless core operational functionalities across our agencies. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Her business acumen has been an essential ingredient of our growth strategy and leadership team since nearly inception. Who knows where we would be without her!? Even so, faith and family remain Miranda’s top priorities. Mrs. Parker and her husband have four daughters and she cherishes the gift of being their mother. Miranda enjoys being with family above all and also volunteers with many church activities and youth programs in her “free time.”

Allison joined Sheally Insurance Group in 2019 with over 15 years of corporate marketing communication experience. Prior to diving into the insurance field and fabric of our agency, Allison launched her career in the financial services sector where her passion for brand management and in-house marketing first began. She is responsible for overseeing all aspects of marketing and advertising strategy for our dynamic family of brands, and leverages a diverse skill set to further support our growth and development as we continue to expand and memorialize independence. Allison attended Appalachian State University and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Advertising Communication. Outside of the office, she's a wife and doting aunt who loves the ocean, all things home and garden, and family time!

Jarrett joined Sheally Insurance Group in 2021 with over 20 years of experience structuring insurance and risk management solutions for businesses throughout North and South Carolina. He is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he studied organizational communication and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. In his current role within the agency, Jarrett is primarily focused on fostering opportunities for new growth and sales team development. Outside of the office, he enjoys spending time with his wife, son, and two daughters, in addition to fishing and boating.

Tom joined Sheally Insurance Group in 2017 and spearheaded our expansion in the South Carolina region as we opened additional office locations there in August of 2018. Well known for his keen attention to detail, organizational skills, and customer focused approach to achieving operational excellence, Tom leads our team’s charge to deliver exceptional service and product selection to best accommodate the insurance needs of the Lowcountry community. Tom enjoys building meaningful relationships with clients and helping them navigate the sometimes confusing but essential world of insurance. He also knows a thing or two about teamwork and achieving goals! Prior to beginning his career in the insurance field, Tom played professional soccer for 15 years and has plenty of coaching experience, too. Tom is an essential member of our leadership team and his contributions to our story and shared success are apparent not only in our South Carolina offices, but across our entire network of agencies. He is married with a young family that continues to keep him on his toes outside of the office! In his free time, he likes to stay active, listen to music, and hang with family and friends.

Jenna joined Sheally Insurance Group in 2021 adding more than 15 years of operational management experience to our team. In support of a fast-paced, high-profile residential real estate group in New York City, Jenna coordinated whatever came across her desk, including PR and marketing related responsibilities. To say she’s experienced variety and bravado in her career to date is quite the understatement! In her current role with Sheally, Jenna assists our CEO with the execution of key initiatives tied to company growth, strategic planning, and internal communication. Jenna attended College of Charleston where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication. Outside of the office, Jenna devotes her free time to her family.

Gary joined Sheally Insurance Group as part of the Wagner-Duke merger in February of 2018 with over 20 years of prior agency experience. Before beginning his work in the insurance field, Gary attended East Carolina University and spent another two decades mastering his sales, operations, and management skills in the food processing and restaurant industries. Gary is a critical thinker with practical perspective and hard-earned stripes. We are fortunate to leverage his talent and tenure in the Lexington office and on our Leadership team. Gary is also licensed in Property and Casualty, Life, Health, Medicare Supplement and Long Term Care. In his free time, Gary enjoys good conversation, the occasional cold beer, and spending time with family and his grandchildren.

Morgan joined Sheally Insurance Group in 2013 with over seven years of prior insurance agency experience. He is licensed in Property and Casualty, Life, and Health. Morgan specializes in assisting our personal lines clientele with protecting everything they work hard for, along with the financial security and wellbeing of their most valuable asset - their families! Morgan graduated from Florida State University where he earned both a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and a Bachelor's degree in Real Estate. He is a hardworking, dedicated father and husband who always smiles at the mention of his bride and their two children. In his free time, Morgan enjoys spending time with family, boating, hunting, and fishing.

Denise joined Sheally Insurance Group in 2008 and is licensed in Property and Casualty, Life, Accident and Health, Medicare support, Long Term Care, and Resident Broker. Her career in the insurance industry began in 1986 and she went on to later operate her own agency. These days, she primarily assists commercial customers, enjoys helping clients, and working alongside her Sheally family and team. Denise is a caring, veteran agent with a memorable sense of humor and beaming smile! Outside of the office, she loves spending free time with her husband, daughters, and grandchildren, and going to the beach, of course!

Katherine joined Sheally Insurance Group in May of 2019 with nearly 20 years of experience focussed primarily in the flood insurance arena. She has her Property and Casualty license, is a Certified Floodplain Manager, and also holds ANFI (Associate in National Flood Insurance) and CPIA designations. Katherine is our undeniable Queen of Flood! In her current agency role, she works with agents, as well as personal and commercial clientele to assess and optimize flood insurance strategies, mitigate exposure to flood risk wherever possible, and educate others on what to do before, during, and after a flood event. Katherine volunteers her time and vast knowledge to help increase flood awareness, communicate flood map changes, and protect communities through multiple outreach programs including Program for Public Info and Community Rating System. She is also passionate about traveling, learning about different cultures, and history. Katherine enjoys experimenting with chocolate, creating delicious truffles, and “watching people smile” in her free time!

We welcomed Noelle Agnew to the Sheally Insurance Group family in February of 2021. Noelle adds a wealth of personal lines insurance expertise to our agent team, bringing with her over a decade of experience protecting homeowners and insureds while simultaneously educating clients on the importance of proper coverage. She holds her Property and Casualty license and also earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. When she’s not working, Noelle enjoys spending time with her son, riding bikes, and going to the beach. She also loves bodybuilding in her spare time and just so happens to be an International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness Pro!

Aly joined the Sheally Insurance Group crew in 2021 with over seven years of prior insurance industry experience. She is licensed in Property and Casualty as well as Life and Health. In her current role she assists our sales team with new business transactions while focusing primarily on closing coordination. Aly’s organizational skills are top-notch, and her calm, friendly demeanor is exceptionally comforting! It’s no surprise that her favorite part of the job is helping others, especially when it comes to guiding customers through big life changes. When she’s not hard at work, Aly likes spending quality time with her son, going to beach, and playing golf.

Veronica joined Sheally Insurance Group in February of 2021 with more than 25 years of experience in the non-profit and business development arenas. Veronica is also a UNC Wilmington graduate with an impressive background serving as a Community Volunteer to countless organizations, foundations, youth clubs, and boards. In her current role, Veronica focuses on identifying well-matched strategic partnerships in support of the agency’s efforts to further expand our commercial lines footprint. She also plays a vital role in ongoing community outreach endeavors through participation in various local non-profit activities. Veronica and her husband Charlie have two sons. In her free time, she loves watching her boys play sports, spending time out on the water, and enjoying their family’s land.

Joann joined our team in 2018 as part of the Patrick Smith Agency acquisition. She has over 25 years of hands-on experience in the insurance industry and is licensed in Property and Casualty and Life. Joann’s goal is to make sure clients are protected and prepared for any unexpected occurrence and she goes to great lengths to deliver exceptional customer service. Away from the office, Joann enjoys drawing, painting, and crafting activities. She also loves spending free time with her husband, children, and grandchildren.

Karla joined our South Carolina team in 2019 with nearly twenty years of prior agency experience. Her career in the insurance field is built on trust and lasting client relationships. She really enjoys helping families and individuals navigate the world of insurance with confidence. Karla is licensed in Property and Casualty, Life and Health, Long Term Care and Med Support. She is quite the socialite and community-oriented individual as well, having held prior volunteer positions with various organizations such as Past President of Lake Norman Rotary, Paul Harris Fellow, Community Service Chair of North Mecklenburg Rotary, and recipient of the 2019 Distinguished Rotarian of the Year award. Karla likes camping and canoeing adventures, spending time at the beach, and cheering on the Tarheels with her daughter who also happens to be her best friend!

Keta joined the Sheally team in 2018 with 15 years of prior agency experience as part of the A. Patch Insurance acquisition. She also had the pleasure of previously working with the Boy Scouts of America in Cleveland, Ohio which greatly influenced the development of her diverse skill set and business technique. Keta holds Property and Casualty, Surety, Marine, and Bonds licenses and assists with both personal lines and commercial insurance needs. She is a personable agent who enjoys interacting with her clients most! Keta approaches customer relationships from a place of mutual respect and strives to make everyone feel like family. We love her bright smile and sense of humor around the office! Keta is also a talented violinist who likes to play her favorite instrument and spend free time with “my blessings,” aka her four children.

Melissa started her career in the insurance field in 1994 and joined our agency in 2019. She assists both personal and commercial lines clientele with the full spectrum of insurance solutions. Melissa is licensed in Property and Casualty, Life, Accident and Health, and Surplus Lines Broker. Melissa enjoys being a part of the Sheally fam and building relationships with her clients. Her calming demeanor and vast knowledge of the insurance world adds tremendous value to our agency every day. Outside of the office, Melissa likes spending time with family, going to the beach, and reading.

Griffin joined our team in September of 2019. He earned an Economics degree from East Carolina University and holds South Carolina Property and Casualty licenses. Griffin is also a certified Commercial Lines Coverage Specialist. In his current role within the agency, Griffin is focussed on assisting our commercial lines clientele with proper risk assessment, portfolio construction, and account servicing needs. Griffin is involved with business development activities as well. We can always count on him to show up with a great attitude, ready to help with whatever the task may be. He is an absolute pleasure to have on our team! When not working, Griffin likes to go offshore fishing and spend time with friends and family. He also enjoys watching and playing sports as well!

Karen joined Sheally Insurance Group in 2013 with seven years of prior agency experience. She holds Property and Casualty and Life licenses and assists clients with all aspects of their ongoing insurance needs in her role as an Account Manager. Karen values the relationships she’s developed over time with clients and teammates most about her work with the agency. Ms. Karen is also one to keep you smiling throughout the day and each season. She is definitely “in” on the office fun and is well known for her enthusiastic participation and contributions to our group celebrations. She has two sons and grandchildren as well. In her free time, Karen enjoys spending time with family, going to shows and movies, photography, cooking, traveling, and Panther football!

Brandon joined Sheally Insurance Group in November of 2019 with nearly 20 years of prior agency experience. He is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of UNCW’s Cameron School of Business where he double-majored in Marketing and Management. Brandon enjoys developing long-lasting relationships with clients, meeting new people, and helping them confidently secure the insurance policies that best fit their needs. He brags that Sheally's structure and service model is by far the best he’s experienced in his career (his words!) and of course, we are thrilled to have him on our team. In his free time, Brandon likes to stay active, golf, play basketball, and "just be outdoors" in addition to traveling, experiencing new places, and cultures.

Tina joined Sheally Insurance Group in 2016 with eight years of prior agency experience. She earned her Bachelor's in Finance and Production Management from Mercyhurst University, is licensed in Life and Health, Property and Casualty, Broker and Bond, and also holds a Trusted Risk Advisor designation. Tina constructs and optimizes insurance portfolios in the commercial division of our agency and is primarily focussed on protecting businesses from unforeseeable loss. She enjoys meeting and helping business owners with their insurance needs and, “has, and always will, specialize in helping others, especially when they need it the most!” Tina treasures time spent outside the office with her husband of many years, her children, and grandbabies!

Missy joined Sheally Insurance Group in 2017 with over 25 years of industry experience as part of the Wagner-Easter agency merger. She is licensed in Property and Casualty as well as Life and Health. Missy focuses primarily on assisting commercial clientele with the full spectrum of business insurance needs. She is passionate about customizing the right product for the best rate for each customer and takes a personal interest in the success of each business. Missy received a Bachelor's degree in Interior Design from Salem College, having spent 12 years in the interior design field as well. Missy is an active member of the Winston Salem Home Builders Association, serving on multiple committees & boards to support the local home building industry, including Parade of Homes Chair, Remodelers Council and Women’s Council President, and Triad Home & Garden Show Administrator. She also volunteers at Centenary United Methodist Church and is dedicated to working with youth to help them grow in their faith and know Jesus. Missy loves spending free time with her family, Wake Forest Football, going to the beach, eating great food, and taking her boxer on long hikes. She also enjoys visiting new places and getting to know new people!

TJ joined Sheally Insurance Group in July of 2019 and earned his Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Kennesaw State University. He is dedicated to expanding our agency footprint while helping to protect those who live in the Wilmington community he loves to call home. TJ holds Property and Casualty and Life and Health coverage licenses. He is a “Core 4” in 2020 member of the Port City Young Professionals group and you better believe you can always count on this young man to dress the part! TJ also enjoys spending time with friends, making new ones, boating, fashion, and working out.

Cindy began her career in the insurance field in 2008 prior to joining Sheally Insurance Group in 2017. She holds a Property and Casualty license and assists both commercial and personal lines clientele. Cindy’s favorite part about working in the insurance field is the opportunity it presents to meet and help new people. In her free time, Cindy loves to boat and spend time with her husband and son.

Lisa joined the Sheally Insurance Group family in 2008. Her career in insurance began in 1979 after working in banking for several years. She is licensed in Property and Casualty, Life, Medicare Supplement, and Long Term Care. Lisa has seen a thing or two over the course of her career (there’s not much she hasn’t seen or dealt with, actually) and she is always eager to get to know and help our loyal customers. Lisa was born and raised in Pender county and graduated from Burgaw High School. If you want to hear a good story or learn about how our community has evolved and changed over time, just ask this true-local! Lisa is also a dedicated caretaker who likes to shop and absolutely loves to spoil her dog!

Portia joined Sheally Insurance Group in 2009 with six years of prior agency experience. She is a seasoned member of our personal lines account management team and is committed to providing excellent customer service to our loyal base of local clientele. She keeps us smiling and guessing in the office with her funny stories and crazy-accurate impressions, too! Ms. Suggs earned a Business Management degree from University of Mount Olive. She is a proud mother of one son who enjoys reading and spending time with family in her free time.

Matthew joined the Sheally Insurance Group team in January of 2019 with nearly a decade of prior agency experience. He is licensed in Property and Casualty and is always willing to extend his expertise to help customers navigate a wide range of both new and ongoing insurance related scenarios. Matthew enjoys working and having fun alongside his fellow-teammates, getting to know clients, and meeting new people. Our agency benefits not only from his professional contributions, but also from his famous culinary creations as well! Matthew attended the State University of New York at Oswego where he studied Elementary Education and Coaching. Away from the office, Matthew likes to golf, relax, and go to the beach in his free time.

Patricia joined Sheally Insurance Group in March of 2017 with over 10 years of insurance industry experience. She previously worked in banking and retail management for many years as well. Patricia is licensed in Property and Casualty, Life, and is also a Notary Public. She is passionate about getting to know her clients and building lasting relationships. Patricia volunteers with her church as their Finance Secretary and also enjoys reading, visiting with family, and going to antique car shows in her free time. She and her husband have five children and lots of grandchildren!

Cary joined Sheally Insurance Group in February of 2019 with nearly a decade of prior insurance industry experience. She is licensed in Property and Casualty in both North and South Carolina. Cary is a problem solver with keen attention to detail and a passion for doing things the right way. She also specializes in the area of Homeowners Associations and the unique insurance coverage and service needs of this clientele. Outside of the office, Cary and her husband take on some seriously impressive home renovation projects! She also loves going to the beach and spending time out on the water with family.

Kim joined Sheally Insurance Group in 2016 with over 10 years of prior agency experience. She earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Catawba College. Kim is licensed in Property and Casualty in North Carolina and assists clients with keeping their policies up to date and ensuring proper coverage. In her free time Kim volunteers as a Church Treasurer and Music Director! She also enjoys spending time outside of the office with her husband, two children, and grandchild.

Cathy joined Sheally Insurance Group in 2017 with over 25 years of prior agency experience. Cathy is licensed in Property and Casualty and enjoys keeping up with clients, watching them grow, and helping to ensure that their coverages stay up to date as things change over time. Cathy has been married for many years and loves traveling to Hickory, North Carolina with her husband to visit with family in her free time!

Melody joined Sheally Insurance Group in August of 2019 with over six years of prior agency experience. She is licensed in Property and Casualty, Life, Health, Med Sup, and Long Term Care, and focuses on assisting our personal lines customers with a wide range of ongoing insurance and service needs. Melody will flat-out tell you, she truly loves her job! Melody attended Appalachian State University and earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Management and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Marketing there. Melody and her husband have one son. She likes to help with school and church events when she can and also enjoys traveling and spending free time with family!

Barbara joined Sheally Insurance Group in 2017 with an extensive background in early childhood education prior to beginning her work in the insurance field. Barb leads our certificate processing operations and also runs point on several avenues of incoming electronic information. She earned her Early Childhood Education degree from Ashworth College in Georgia. She also has a Culinary Certification with an emphasis in baking from HCCC Culinary Arts Institute—a nationally recognized, award-winning curriculum that is one of only two programs to be accredited by the American Culinary Federation Accrediting Commission in the New York region. Barbara is also an ordained minister, wife, and mother of two...in other words, you might want to get to know her! She is quite the well-rounded and connected individual!

Dani joined Sheally Insurance Group in February of 2019 and is a licensed Property and Casualty agent. Prior to beginning her career in insurance, she attended NC Wesleyan and spent many years as the program director of a youth soccer club. In her current role with the agency, Dani focuses primarily on serving the needs of commercial clientele. She also assists with operational process development and new hire onboarding implementation. Dani is passionate about creating relationships with clients, coworkers, and insurance carriers. Away from the office, Dani volunteers with Wilmington Hammerheads Youth FC, loves being outside with her family, and enjoys running and working out.

Alyson joined the Sheally team in December of 2019 with six years of prior agency experience. She is licensed in Property and Casualty lines in South Carolina. Ms. Stromberg is also Hartford School of Insurance Commercial Lines School trained. Her repertoire of credentials goes on to include Active Duty in the Airforce, a Bachelor of Science Communication degree concentrated in Sales and Marketing from the University of Phoenix, and a Human Resources Certificate from the University of Phoenix as well. Alyson supports our commercial lines clientele in her current role with the agency and enjoys getting to know people through their business; and what makes that business so important to them. Alyson is also a mother and wife. Outside of the office she enjoys exploring Charleston, trying new restaurants, and spending free time with family!

Angela joined our team in August of 2018 as a part of the Patrick Smith Agency merger. She started her career in the insurance field in 2012. Angela is licensed in both Property and Casualty and is focused on developing lasting bonds based on trust with clients. She is committed to keeping their best interests at heart and is pleased to offer a broad spectrum of quality products in order to meet each individual's direct insurance needs. In her spare time, Angela is a volunteer coach for a competitive cheerleading team! She also loves spending time with family and cheering from the sidelines at her daughter's softball games.

Christy joined our agency in April of 2019 and is licensed in Property and Casualty lines in South Carolina. Prior to beginning her career in insurance, Christy was a retail business owner and middle school teacher where she taught the very important life skill of financial literacy. Her favorite part of working in the insurance field is being able to meet and work with new people on a daily basis. Christy likes to learn about her client's lives which also allows her the proper context to protect the people and items they value most. Christy earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the College of Charleston. She is the proud mother of three daughters as well. In her free time, she likes to run, cook, travel, and spend time with friends and family!

Denise joined Sheally Insurance Group in 2017 with over a decade of prior agency experience. She is licensed in Property and Casualty and enjoys each opportunity throughout the workday to greet and assist our customers with their insurance needs. Outside of the office, Denise likes to spend time at church and craft. She creates beautiful custom string art pieces! Denise is very dedicated to her family as well. She has been married to her husband for many years and they have two sons.

Esthella joined Sheally Insurance Group in August of 2018. She is the calm voice and welcoming smile that typically greets visitors in our Wilmington headquarters location! Esthella is always willing to help with whatever is ringing, dinging, or needing attention in the reception service area. She is also bilingual, which aids in our ability to serve our Spanish-speaking clientele. Life outside of the office is all about family for Ms. Esthella. She and her husband have five children who keep life very busy and full of adventure!

Alison joined the Sheally Insurance Group family in 2016 and holds a NC Property and Casualty license. Whether assisting customers with service needs or interacting with colleagues, she is always wiling to pitch in and help out. Alison's positive attitude and calm, graceful demeanor is altogether wonderful. She's that good kind of contagious! Alison earned a Bachelor of Arts in Dance from Belhaven University. She is a formally trained dance instructor and director as well. Outside of the office, Alison enjoys spending free time cooking, going to the beach, and hanging with her husband and their dog, Benedict Cumberbark. She’s also highly involved with GAFA, a non-profit, faith integrated performing and visual arts studio dedicated to nurturing the creativity of each student as God uniquely reveals Himself in each individual.

Christie joined our team in South Carolina in November of 2018 as part of the A Patch Insurance agency acquisition. Prior to starting her career in the insurance field, Christie attended the University of Maryland, Baltimore where she studied English. She also has an accounting background which further shaped her skillset as a detail oriented and knowledgeable agent. In her free time, Christie likes to travel, head to the local gym with her husband to practice Muay Thai, and watch their gym mates Thai box competitively throughout the year.

Ms. D'Auria joined our South Carolina crew in August of 2021. Dominique started her insurance career in 2016 and is licensed in Property and Casualty. Prior to relocating from the northeast, she worked with AAA and Farmers agencies where she focused on personal lines production and customer service. As a matter of fact, she is a past winner of CSAA Insurance’s Service Excellence award. With extended family and the beach close by, Dominque couldn’t resist the temptation to venture south. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, concerts, paddle boarding, reading, shopping, and organizing - go figure! We’re absolutely thrilled to have her and so glad she decided to call the Lowcountry and Sheally Insurance Group home.

Judi joined Sheally Insurance Group in 2022 with over 15 years of experience in the insurance field dating back to 1992. She holds a North Carolina Property and Casualty license. Judi enjoys building relationships and assisting clients in any way possible alongside her co-workers. Judi earned an associate degree in accounting from Coastal Carolina Community College. Outside of the office, she loves spending time with her six grandchildren, camping, participating in recreational sports, and staying involved with church. She volunteers for various community outreach projects as well. Mrs. Padgett also has two sons and is married to her high school sweetheart!

Michelle joined the Sheally Insurance Group crew in 2022 with three years of prior insurance agency experience. In her current role, she serves as one of the first points of contact with our amazing customers. It’s no secret that she likes helping and getting to know people! Michelle graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro where she earned a Bachelor of Science in business administration degree. When she’s not at work, Ms. McCarn enjoys walking The Loop at Wrightsville Beach, checking out local breweries with friends, and hanging out with her kitty, Duchess!