Meet The Alliance Insurance Team
At Alliance Insurance, we've built our team with individuals who have the highest standards for client communication and servicing. No matter who you interact with at Alliance Insurance, you'll have the best experience possible.
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Born and raised in Surry County, Christopher was a stand-out student/athlete at East Surry High School and was also recruited by major universities to play football. Ultimately he chose to pursue a degree in economics from N.C. State University. He graduated summa cum laude in 2000.
Christopher began his professional career as a district manager for Aldi Foods, where he directed the operations of up to six retail grocery stores stretching from Winston-Salem to Concord. Then, in 2002, Cook joined AIG American General where he learned the insurance business from the ground up.
In 2004 Christopher and Adam Pardue founded Alliance Insurance Services, LLC, which today operates offices in Winston Salem, Walnut Cove, Pilot Mountain, Clemmons, and Mount Airy, NC. The company offers a variety of insurance products including health, auto and home, business insurance, Long Term Care, and Medicare Supplement.
Christopher and his wife Amanda reside in Pilot Mountain with their three beautiful children. They enjoy spending time on their boat and staying close to family. The Cooks are active members of First United Methodist Church in their hometown of Pilot Mountain, NC.
Christopher's favorite teams are as follows: NC State Wolfpack, Washington Football Team, Boston Red Sox, and Chicago Bulls.
Chase grew up on the Smith family tobacco farm in Stokes County, NC.
He graduated from NC State University in 2008 with a B.S. in Business Management and a minor in Economics. He began his insurance career with NC Farm Bureau in 2009 and joined the Alliance Insurance team in June 2012.
Chase holds his Life and Health, Property and Casualty, Long Term Care, and broker's insurance license.
He enjoys all sports, fishing, and spending time with his three boys Miller, Max, Porter, and wife, Jenna.
Fun Fact – Chase is an Eagle Scout!
Brian serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Alliance Insurance, where he oversees day-to-day operations, strategic planning, and process optimization to ensure exceptional client service and sustainable growth. Holding the prestigious Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) and Certified Risk Manager (CRM) designations, Brian brings deep expertise in risk management and insurance solutions. Since earning their insurance license in 2006, they have built a career focused on operational excellence, team development, and innovative strategies that position Alliance Insurance as a trusted partner in the industry. He was born and raised in Mount Airy, NC and received his Bachelor of Science degree from UNC Charlotte, and now lives in Oak Ridge, NC with his wife and two children.
Cecilia is a graduate of East Forsyth High School and resides in Winston-Salem with her husband Manuel and their two children, Jayson and Hayley.
Cecilia obtained her Property and Casualty insurance license in the summer of 2004 and joined the Alliance staff in August of 2005. Cecilia is involved in all aspects of managing our Winston-Salem office. She provides our clients with both insurance expertise and superior customer service.
In December of 2005, Cecilia obtained her life & health license. Cecilia is fluent in English and Spanish. She obtained her Certified Insurance Service Representative Recognition, CISR in May 2009. She was also appointed as a Notary public in 2014 and is currently working on her CISR Elite designation.
In her spare time, Cecilia enjoys spending time with her family, watching movies, and watching her children play sports. She is looking forward to a long and very prosperous career in the insurance industry.
Heather was born and raised in Dobson, NC before she decided to settle down in Mayberry! Heather lives in Mount Airy with her two daughters, Karleigh and Kabrey.
Heather graduated from Surry Central and went to Surry Community College where she obtained 2 Associate Degrees; One in Arts and another in General Education. She has been in insurance for nearly 10 years now and joined the Alliance team in the fall of 2022.
Heather specializes in personal lines and obtained her property and casualty license in 2016. Previously, she was employed at Farm Bureau and National General Insurance.
When she is not working, you can find her coaching Surry Central's cheerleading squad and being her kid's biggest fan. She loves sports and her favorite teams are the Washington Commanders and the Dallas Mavericks (she especially loves Luka)!
I live in Pilot Mountain with my husband, David, and our daughter, Abigail. We have two Golden Doodles, Dolly and Marley. I’m known for being spunky and sassy, enjoy joking around, and taking pride in building strong relationships while keeping things light and fun.
Steve, a current resident of King, NC, is a former graduate of North Stokes High School. After graduation, Steve obtained his insurance license in 1987 and his career had just begun. Steve worked for Farm Bureau for over 35 years and retired in 2021. Quickly after retiring, he joined the Alliance Insurance team and has been an asset in several ways.
Steve focuses on dental and vision plans with a specialization in Medicare plans. He has a passion for helping seniors understand and learn Medicare-related coverages while enjoying their retirement years.
Steve is married to his wife, Donna, of 42 years, Together they have two older sons, Andy and Justin, and 5 grandchildren. When Steve is not at work, he enjoys playing the guitar and bass, serving on the worship team at Jefferson Church, working in the wood/carpentry space, traveling, and cheering on the Carolina Panthers and Atlanta Braves.
Cody was born in Wilkesboro, NC and has lived the majority of his life in Mount Airy, NC. After graduating from Mount Airy High School in 2004, Cody obtained his Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from East Carolina University in 2008. In 2012, after the completion of his Bachelor's degree, Cody was licensed to sell insurance.
Insurance is in his blood. His father and uncle were both 30-year Nationwide agents and he followed in their footsteps. He worked for his father for 4 years before his father decided to retire. Cody has been in the insurance business for over 10 years and sells primarily commercial insurance and small amounts of personal lines.
When Cody is not working, you can find him golfing, skiing, and shooting pool.
John was born and raised in Pilot Mountain. He graduated from East Surry High School and later attended NC State University where he obtained his Bachelor's degree in Poultry Science. After graduation, John worked for Perdue Farms for 13 years. In 2020, he decided to join Alliance Insurance with the hopes of educating and protecting the blue-collar industries.
John is an asset to Alliance as he is licensed to sell in several spaces. He works within personal lines, commercial lines, and life insurance while his niche is within the agriculture space. He is also a Trusted Risk Advisor and Agriculture and Farm Insurance Specialist. A man of many talents!
John has been married to his wife, Katie, since 2012. They have 2 children together, Grady and Mary Mason. John is an avid outdoorsman and when he is not working, he is outside. He hunts and fishs all year round. He has a passion for young kids and youth sports which has led him to coach basketball, baseball, and football. He loves to watch his kids play sports and do what they love. John also enjoys traveling and live music.
Fun fact: John is an active member and former chapter chairman for Ducks Unlimited.
Born and raised in Yadkin County, Chris is a local agent who specializes in the commercial insurance industry. A current resident of King, NC, and graduate of Forbush High School and UNCW, Chris Fix joined the Alliance Insurance team in the fall of 2022.
Chris has over 14 years of experience within the commercial space. With knowledge in property and casualty, workers comp, business auto, umbrella, bonding, life, disability, and estate planning- He has you covered!
His favorite line of work can be found with contractors, retail and wholesale, equipment dealers, and in the auto dealer space.
When Chris is not at work, he enjoys spending time with his high school sweetheart of 25 years and their 2 children. He enjoys doing anything outdoors including hunting, fishing, and hiking.
Jeremy is a dedicated insurance advisor with over five years of experience helping individuals and families protect what matters most. Licensed in Property, Casualty, Life, Health, and Long-Term Care insurance, Jeremy brings a comprehensive understanding of coverage options and a personalized approach to client service. Outside of work, he enjoys spending quality time with his family and actively contributes to his local community through volunteer efforts and outreach programs.
Joe is a native of Surry County, where he spent most of his youth on his grandpa’s tobacco farm. A few years after high school, he joined the United States Air Force. Joe completed 20 years of active-duty service that took him and his family to various places around the world. During his service, Joe earned his B.S. in Organizational Management through Ashford University as well as 2 A.A.S in Human Resources and criminal Justice through the Community College of the Air Force.
After retiring from a successful USAF career, Joe joined the Alliance Insurance family in 2020. Joe enjoys spending time with his wife Lisa and their six children. Together, they enjoy college football, camping & the outdoors.
Jesica was born and raised in Forsyth County. She graduated from Kennedy High School in 2015. Jesica joined the Alliance team in September 2015 and received her Property and Casualty license in June 2016.
In her spare time, she loves to go shopping and spend time with her family
John was born and raised in Saigon City, Vietnam, and relocated to Greensboro, North Carolina in May of 1989. John obtained his Associate's degree in Computer Programming at Guilford Community College, is a licensed REALTOR in North Carolina, and a licensed insurance agent.
John has been with Alliance Insurance since 2010 and sells personal, commercial, health, and life policies with a specialization in individual health policies and nail salons.
John has been married to his wife, Tuyen Pham, since 1998. Together they have three daughters: Cindy, Julia, and Britney. John enjoys playing soccer, shopping, and cheering on the German soccer team.
Fun Fact: John is fluent in Vietnamese.
Morgan is a Davidson County native, where she has lived her entire life. She is a proud mom and her daughter is the joy of her life.
Morgan joined the Alliance Insurance team in March 2014, where she works as a life and health insurance agent, with an emphasis on Medicare products. She has worked with BCBS of NC and United Healthcare for over 23 years. She has also worked in nursing homes with staff and resident's families advising on proper Medicare products.
In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her daughter, reading, and working with rescue dogs.
Ana, native of Hickory, NC, is a current resident of Guilford County. Ana graduated from Brevard College with an English Degree and obtained her Adjuster license in 2018.
Before joining team Alliance, Ana worked for National General Insurance as a claims adjuster for 4 years and specializes in claims and personal lines.
Ana is married to her husband, Zachary, of 5 years, and together they have a 2-year-old son named Hudson. When she is not working, Ana enjoys playing soccer and tennis, both of which she played at the collegiate level.
Gloria is a Commercial Lines Client Advocate who genuinely enjoys supporting business owners through thoughtful, detailed-driven service and clear, honest communication. With a background in law and a client-first approach, she takes the time to understand each client’s business, so their coverage feels intentional, practical, and aligned with their real needs—not just the policy form.
Gloria is passionate about making insurance feel approachable and less overwhelming. She believes trust is built through care, consistency, and understanding, and she is committed to helping clients feel informed, protected, and confident in every step of the way.
Kendall is a native of Virigina, but has lived in Guilford County, North Carolina for over 5 years. She graduated from Liberty University with a Bachelor's degree in Business and spent the first 11 years of her career in banking. She received her Property and Casualty licenses in 2020 and specializes in commercial insurance.
In her spare time, Kendall enjoys spending time with her daughter, Kenley, and her 5-year-old English Lab, Beckham. She loves traveling, working out, spending time outdoors, and vanilla lattes.
Brandi, a native of Lexington, NC, currently resides in Thomasville with her significant other, Kevin. Brandi and Kevin welcomed a new baby girl, Elizabeth, in January of 2023!
Brandi obtained her Life, Health, and Medicare licenses in 2020. She worked in that space for 2 years until she decided to take up property and casualty in order to broaden her clientele. She specializes in personal lines because life insurance is close to her heart. She wants to make sure that families are protected and well taken care of in case of an unexpected accident.
Before Brandi started her insurance career, you would have found her managing a lab department that made paper for flooring and furniture.
In Brandi's free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and watching football, specifically the Dallas Cowboys! We are so thankful to have Brandi on our team and we know you will enjoy working with her as much as we do.
Jamey grew up in Mount Airy, NC, and relocated to Charlotte, NC which he has called home for the better part of 20 years! Jamey had plans to become a cop and obtained a degree in Criminal Justice before he realized that a well-written insurance policy was the best way to protect his community; he has been licensed in property and casualty since 2018.
Prior to insurance, Jamey was a wine representative for almost 10 years and managed 3 states for a craft brewery until he made the change to insurance.
Jamey enjoys writing several different types of policies including worker's compensation and cyber policies. He specifically enjoys Home and Auto because everyone needs it and no one wants to deal with it. He believes it is his job to simplify the process and make it as easy as possible!
When Jamey is not at work, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Stefanie, of 11 years, and their two fur kids, Chuck and Frank. He is an avid hiker, and backpacker, and enjoys his life at Lake Norman, NC.
Hollie was born and raised in Wilkesboro, NC, and currently resides in Hamptonville, NC. Hollie graduated from Wilkes Central High School in 2010 and went to Wilkes Community College, where she obtained her Associate's degree in Business Administration.
After completing her college degree, she became licensed in property and casualty. Before joining Alliance Insurance, Hollie worked for Nationwide Insurance and Fortress Insurance. Hollie specializes in personal lines and has been in the industry for over six years.
Hollie has been married to her husband, John, since 2019. They have a young son named Johnny "Dawson". When Hollie is not at work, she enjoys spending time with her family, camping at Watauga Lake, and attending car shows and cruise-ins. Her family owns several classic cars and participates in the Vintage Chevrolet Club of America.
Fun Fact: Hollie's husband serves as a Shriner which makes her a Shrine lady. She enjoys being involved in their activities and supporting a good cause.
Jaycee, before coming into insurance, served eight years as a Staff Sergeant in the Army National Guard. She now specializes in personal lines, focusing on home and auto coverage, and obtained her property and casualty license in 2024. Jaycee entered the industry by chance and carried over the skills and perspective she gained in the military into her insurance career. She enjoys helping clients feel comfortable and confident in their insurance decisions. Outside of work, Jaycee trains in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, where she holds a blue belt.
Gary moved to Forsyth County in 1987 from West Virginia and began his insurance career as a claims adjuster which led to a transition into insurance sales. Fully licensed in property and casualty, life and health insurance. Gary brings 35 years of knowledge and experience to the Alliance family and the customer service team. Gary and wife Donna has two adult sons and two granddaughters, and he enjoys all sports and spending time with family and friends.
Heather Scott, a Davie County native, returned home in 2022 after a decade in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. She's a Davie County High School graduate with licenses as a South Carolina Realtor and Property & Casualty insurance producer in both South and North Carolina.
Heather specializes in Coastal Properties and Personal Lines insurance, including Home, Auto, Personal Umbrella, Flood, and Recreational coverage.
Beyond her professional achievements, Heather is a devoted mother to two sons in law enforcement, Corbin and Jalen. She enjoys reading, 5k races, and loves the New York Yankees. She also supports local sports teams like the Winston Salem Dash and loves to shop locally.
Now back in Davie County, Heather looks forward to giving back to her community and expanding her insurance career at Alliance, where her exceptional sales and customer service skills shine.
Corbin, born and raised in Bethlehem, NC, currently resides in Advance, NC. After high school, Corbin pursued a degree at UNCG and later obtained his insurance license in 1996. Once he had his insurance license, he opened Fortress Insurance out of Clemmons, NC.
After 20 years of serving the community of Clemmons, Corbin agreed to join Team Alliance and Fortress was now the Alliance Insurance Clemmons Location. In total, Corbin has over 26 years of total insurance knowledge and specializes in all lines of insurance including auto, life, and commercial policies.
Corbin is married to his wife, Dena, of 10 years. They have 4 daughters: London, Sydney, Brina, and Junah. When he is not spending time with his family, Corbin enjoys watching sports, playing church softball, disc golf, ball golf, and watching his daughters play softball. Corbin is also the President of Clemmons Village Professional Center!
Fun Fact: When Corbin was in college, he rode a bike from San Francisco, California to Charleston, South Carolina to raise money for those with disabilities.
Jeff is a graduate of UNC Chapel Hill where he studied Radio, Television and Motion Pictures. While I was a student at UNC, he played baseball. He is married to his wife Deanna, and they have a daughter, Callie, and twin boys, Brady and Jacob.
He began his career in insurance with Farm Bureau in 1996 and joined the Alliance Insurance team in July 2024.
Jeff is licensed in Property & Casualty, Life, Health, and Medicare Supplements/Long Term Care. He will primarily be supporting business development and retention within the agency as well as building and cultivating community relationships.
Outside of the office, Jeff is an avid sports fan. His favorites are the UNC Tar Heels and the LA Dodgers. He enjoys long walks and listening to live music, especially when his daughter Callie performs!
Rick was born, raised, and currently lives in Winston Salem, NC. Rick has a long history in the insurance space and is a walking encyclopedia for all things insurance. He obtained his Insurance license in 1996 and continues to work in this space 27 years later.
Rick was the previous owner of Pilot Mountain Insurance and began working for Alliance Insurance in 2022 after the acquisition between Alliance and PM Insurance was complete.
Rick has been married to Arleen since 2009, and they have one daughter, Leah, and two grandchildren, Noah and Claire. When he is not giving insurance wisdom, Rick enjoys fly fishing, hiking, kayaking, and time with his spouse and canine.
Stan grew up in Mount Airy, NC and currently resides in Surry County. He obtained his Bachelor's degree from North Carolina State University, received his property and casualty license in 2019, and completed his Trusted Risk Advisor Certification in 2021. Before Alliance Insurance, Stan worked at Pike Electric, Inc for 27 years.
Stan is married to his wife, Julie, and they have three children. He enjoys golfing, bicycling, music festivals, and cheering on NC State sports teams. Stan is also a board member of the Mount Airy Youth Foundation!
Born and raised in King, NC, Ashley is known for her friendly, down-to-earth approach and genuine care for the people she works with. She takes pride in building strong relationships and making others feel supported and valued. Outside of the office, she enjoys traveling, making new memories, and spending quality time with her family and loved ones. Ashley brings the same positivity, dedication, and reliability to her personal life that she does to her work.
Armando, a current resident of Nicaragua, grew up in a small community known as Coal Valley, Illinois. Armando attended Moline High School and graduated from Black Hawk University with a Bachelor's Degree.
Post-graduation, Armando took up a career in customer service and has worked in the call industry for over 18 years. In 11 of those 18 years Armando worked for the company, "Sintel", and later transferred to work for Alliance Insurance Services.
When Armando is not servicing customer calls, you can find him singing, taking walks, watching Anime, watching movies, camping, and being outside. He also loves to cheer on his favorite sports teams: Chicago Bears, Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bulls, and Chicago Black Hawks.
Fun Fact: Armando is fluent in English and Spanish, and he is currently working to learn both Italian and Japanese!
Amanda has been with Alliance Insurance for almost 9 years and is commonly known as the "voice of Alliance".
In Amanda's free time, she enjoys spending time with her family.