Who We Trust in Business

Insurance Agents

Joseph Barsanti

Area Vice President of Gallagher

Joe has 15+ years experience in various insurance solutions across a broad range of industries, providing perspective on risk in sectors including textiles, mining, energy, metals, just to name a few…

Mike Breslin

Sales and Account Manager at WNC Health Insurance

Specialties: Benefit to value analysis, benefit service coordinator, wellness coordinator for employer benefits, benefits negotiator, HSA expert

Sandra Fenters of Capterra Risk

Sandra Fenters

CEO and President at Capterra Risk Solutions

Capterra Risk Solutions, LLC is an alternative risk insurance consultant and licensed captive manager in both onshore and offshore captive jurisdictions…

G. Tate Groome, CFP®, CLU®, AEP®

Co-CEO of Colton Groome Insurance Advisors

Tate has 20+ years’ experience providing trusted life, disability and long-term care insurance solutions to individuals, businesses, and trustees, as well as other financial advisors.

Tige Hopper CIC, CRM, CBIA, MBA

Business Insurance Specialist at Insurance Service of Asheville

Tige specializes in Business Insurance for property and casualty coverage. He holds an MBA as well as the CIC and CBIA Insurance designations. He is heavily embedded in the WNC community and loves calling Asheville home.

Chase Kress, CRM

VP: Employee Benefits Advisor at HUB International Carolinas

HUB International is a leading North American insurance brokerage that provides employee benefits, business, and personal insurance products and services. Chase helps companies attract and retain the most qualified employees through competitive benefit programs.

Shelly Mclean

Principal at OneDigital

Shelly McLean is a Principal at OneDigital, providing businesses with innovative insurance, financial services, and HR solutions for a modern workforce. OneDigital’s tech-enabled platform helps employers and individuals achieve health, success, and financial security.

Tony Newsome, CWCA

Business Risk Consultant of Bearing Insurance

Tony began his career at Bankers Insurance, now Bearing Insurance, over 35 years ago. As a Commercial Insurance Broker, he performs high quality, comparative risk analysis and insurance reviews to help maintain risk management services.

Jim Rasmussen, RHU

CEO of Morrow Insurance Agency

Jim, an inductee into the Blue Cross Blue shield of NC Hall of Fame, has been in Health Insurance since 1994. Locally he serves on the Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development Board as well as President of the Blue Ridge Community College Educational Foundation Board.

Brett Shaffer, CIC

President of Morrow Insurance Agency

Located in Hendersonville, NC, Brett specializes in Commercial Risk and obtained his Certified Insurance Counselor designation in 2011. Brett is highly skilled in bonds and creating a streamlined underwriting experience.

Kristy Wilson, CIC, CISR

Sales Executive at Bearing Insurance

Kristy is a Commercial Insurance Advisor focused on helping clients protect their business entities and holdings. She assists with strategies such as contractual agreements, safety recommendations and insurance solutions to support overall business stability.

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