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.
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 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 with 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.
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.
Brian is from Mount Airy, NC where he attended Mount Airy High School. He received his Bachelors Degree in political science from UNC Charlotte in December 2006.
Brian joined the Alliance Insurance staff in November of 2006 and helped open our Statesville branch in January 2007. After working in the Statesville branch for one year he moved back to our Winston Salem office where he is the head of the commercial insurance department.
He looks forward to a long and prosperous career in the insurance business.
Laura grew up in Aspen, CO. She moved to North Carolina and began her insurance career in April of 2004, working with an Independent Insurance Agency in Greensboro, NC. In 2009,
Laura obtained the Certified Insurance Service Representative recognition, CISR. She joined the Alliance Insurance team in June, 2012. After years of serving customers in the Triad, Laura relocated to Florida. She currently holds a Property and Casualty license in Florida and North Carolina. She works out of our Central Florida office and is involved in providing our Florida and North Carolina clients with both insurance expertise and superior customer service.
She looks forward to continuing her insurance education and a long prosperous career in the insurance industry.
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!
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.
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 residents family advising on proper Medicare products.
In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her daughter, reading and working with rescue dogs.
John was born and raised in Saigon City, Vietnam and relocated to Greensboro, North Carolina in May of 1989. John obtained his Associates 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 Germany soccer team.
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. After the completion of his Bachelor's degree, Cody was licensed in 2012 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.
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 & 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.
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 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, for 11 years. They have 2 children together, Grady and Mary Mason. John is an avid outdoorsmen and when he is not working, he is outside. He hunts, especially duck, and fishes all year round. He has a passion for young kids and youth sports which has lead him to coaching 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.
Jim was born in Winston Salem, NC and currently resides in Mount Airy, NC. Jim graduated from Lenoir Rhyne College and later obtained his insurance license in 1999 while starting his first job at Farm Bureau.
Jim has been in the insurance space for over 23 years and enjoys working with both personal lines and commercial lines clients. His niche is insuring dance studios but is willing to help in any area that he is needed.
Jim is married to his wife, Sara, of 20 years. He has 2 children, a step daughter, and 5 grandkids. In his free time, Jim enjoys golfing, helping his wife run her dance studio, Extravadance & Tumble Performing Arts Center, and cheering on the Wake Forest Demon Deacons!
Steve, 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.
Eddie, native of Mount Airy, NC, currently resides in Winston Salem, NC with future plans to relocate to Greensboro, NC.
Eddie graduated from East Surry High School in 2015 and later graduated from UNCG in 2019 with a bachelors degree in Political Science. The summer of 2019 he obtained his Property and Casualty license and his Trusted Risk Advisor certification in 2021. Eddie has been with Alliance since 2021 and betters our agency every day!
Before joining Alliance, Eddie worked for National General as a member of their inside sales team. In total, Eddie has 3 years of insurance experience. He specializes in personal lines and takes pride in protecting customer's day to day risks. Eddie is working to expand his clientele by partnering with high net worth individuals, commercial industries, and young entrepreneurs.
When Eddie is not at work, you can find him lifting weights, biking, long distance running, wrestling, and boxing. When he is not competing, he enjoys hanging out with his friends, family, and long time girlfriend. He loves to go to karaoke, cookouts, and bonfires and enjoys watching the Florida Gators and Baltimore Ravens play!
Jamey grew up in Mount Airy, NC and relocated to Charlotte, NC for 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 workers 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, backpacker, and enjoys his life at Lake Norman, NC.
Tracy was born in Forsyth County, NC, raised in Cedar Rapids, IA, and relocated to Stokesdale, NC in 2009. Tracy brings several years of experience to the table as she completed her property and casualty license in 1998, achieved her Certified Insurance Service Representative certification in October of 2010, and completed her Certified Professional Insurance Agent certification in May of 2022.
Tracy currently holds residents license in North Carolina and non-residents license in both South Carolina and Iowa.
Tracy has been in the insurance space for over 25 years and has worked at Independent Agencies throughout North Carolina and Iowa. She specializes in personal lines with emphasis on claims, coastal properties, and recreational toys.
When Tracy is not at work, she enjoys spending time with her family, hitting as many Nascar tracks as possible, and watching football! She enjoys both circle track and drag strip racing and considers herself a die-hard race fan. She has a divided household between the Packers and Cowboys, and of course will always cheer on the Iowa Hawkeyes!
Jesica was born and raised in Forsyth county. She graduated from Kennedy High School in 2015. Jesica joined the Alliance team in September of 2015. She received her Property and Casualty license in June of 2016.
In her spare time she loves to go shopping and spend time with her family
Joshua was born and raised in Surry County. He attended UNC-Charlotte where he obtained his Bachelors in Finance.
Joshua joined the Alliance Insurance Team in 2020 and works in the commercial insurance space as a customer representative and account manager.
When Joshua is not working, you can find him listening to Audible or making memories with his friends, family, and his girlfriend, Giselle. He enjoys all outdoor activities, besides camping. He is an avid soccer fan and his favorite team is Chelsea FC.
Hilary grew up in the Midwest and currently lives in the Pacific Northwest. She obtained her Bachelors of Art in Business Administration in 2012, her Insurance License in 2018, and her Masters of Art in Organizational Management in 2019.
Before joining team Alliance, she worked for an insurance agency in California that specialized in construction risks. As of 2023, she has 5 years of experience in the insurance world and thrives as a commercial account manager.
Hilary is married to her husband, Phil. She enjoys reading, trivia, snowshoeing, nature walks, and cheering on the St. Louis Cardinals.
Fun Fact: she doesn't speak any other languages, but she has visited 7 other countries.
Born, raised, and currently living in Winston Salem, NC, Lesley is one of our top Account Managers on the Personal Lines team. Previously working in the restaurant space with dreams of becoming a nurse, her life changed when she took up a career in insurance. She joined team Alliance March of 2018 and was licensed in October of 2018.
Lesley married her husband, Gabriel, in 2016 and they had a baby in 2020, pandemic year! She birthed a little boy, also named Gabriel, who was considered a micro-preemie only weighing 1 pound 7 ounces.
When Lesley is not spending time with her family, she enjoys finding interesting series on Netflix, but ultimately ends up watching Cocomelon with her little boy. She actively volunteers in her church with the kid's ministry, which she loves doing.
Lesley's fun fact is that she is bi-lingual, fluent in both Spanish and English, and was also appointed a Notary Public in June of 2022.
Dakota was born and raised in Lawsonville, NC. He still resides in Stokes County and joined the Alliance Team in 2022. Here at Alliance, Dakota specializes in personal lines and retention.
When Dakota is not at work, you will most likely find him on a kayak or by the grill. Dakota is also the president of his churches United Methodists Men's Group.
Dakota is a hard worker, easy to talk to, and always smiling. Feel free to contact him at dakota@myallianceinsurance.com.
Brandi, native of Lexington, NC, currently resides in Thomasville with her significant other, Kevin. Brandi and Kevin are welcoming a new baby girl, Elizabeth, this January.
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 factory 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. You can contact her at brandi@myallianceinsurance.com.
Jennifer grew up in Westfield, NC and currently lives in Mount Airy, NC with her husband of 18 years and her 2 daughters. Jennifer has been with Alliance since 2021 and is known as our President's executive assistant!
Before joining team Alliance, Jennifer obtained an Associates in Paralegal studies and worked as a paralegal for a Collections law firm in Winston Salem. While at the law firm, she initiated wage garnishments and bank levies for credit card companies and banks.
When Jennifer is not at work, she is baking with her children, playing board games with her family, shopping, watching movies, or traveling. She loves to take her daughters to piano, voice and art lessons, and chorus practice. Jennifer loves to plan for the holidays, especially Halloween! Her family has a cat, Tom, that they also love to spoil and spend time with.
One fun fact: Both of her daughters are fluent in Spanish; they can read, write, and speak it! They have been taking classes through Mount Airy City Schools Dual Language Immersion Program since Kindergarten. Que tengas un buen dia, Adios!
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 6 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 for 2 years and National General Insurance for 4 years.
When she is not working, you can find her coaching Surry Central's cheerleading squad and being her kids biggest fan. She loves sports and her favorite teams are the Washington Commanders and the Dallas Mavericks (she especially loves Luka)!
Born and raised in Yadkin County, Chris is a local agent who specializes in the commercial insurance industry. 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.
Brian is originally from Queens, NY but moved to NC when he was young. He graduated from, North Davidson and resides here in NC. Brian went to NC State University in 2008 where he obtained his bachelor's degree and later obtained his insurance license in 2020.
Before working in the insurance industry, Brian worked 10 years in Finance, mainly within the Trust Department. He worked 4 years in Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts and 4 years in the High Net Worth Market. Once leaving Finance, he took up insurance with his first year at Farm Bureau.
Shortly after working for Farm Bureau, he joined team Alliance in 2022. Brian specializes in personal, life, and health policies.
Brian is married to his wife, Amanda, and together they have a little girl named Olivia. In his free time, he enjoys coaching and playing soccer, traveling, snowboarding, and watching his favorite sports teams. He cheers for NC State football, NY Jets, USMNT, USWNT, the Yankees, and the Carolina Hurricanes.
One Fun Fact: His last name, Belaustegui, is Basque. The name originates from northern Spain! He says that his Spanish could use a little work, but he loves connecting with people from similar backgrounds. Although he is from NY, his roots are in Spain. Adios!
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.
Kaylea was born in Forsyth County and has lived in several parts of North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, and Montana! Ultimately, she calls North Carolina and Yadkin County home.
Kaylea previously attended the University of Tennessee before transferring to the University of North Carolina at Greensboro pursuing a degree in Business Administration and Management. She currently works for Alliance Insurance as their marketing coordinator and joined the team in 2022.
Kaylea recently married her high school sweetheart, Noah, in October of 2022. She enjoys spending time with her husband, hiking, kayaking, traveling, attending concerts, thrifting, buying anything that's the color pink, singing Rocky Top with the Tennessee Volunteers, and finding the best sushi restaurants around town.
Armando, 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. 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!
Heather was born and raised in Mocksville, NC, moved to North Myrtle Beach, SC in 2010, and recently relocated back to her roots in Davie County. After graduating from Davie County High, Heather obtained her South Carolina Realtor's license and both South and North Carolina Property and Casualty Insurance Licenses.
In Heather's 8 years of experience, Heather has worked at Southeastern Alliance Underwriters in Myrtle Beach, SC, and specializes in coastal properties and personal lines.
Heather has 2 sons, Corbin and Jalen, who are both in law enforcement. When Heather is not working, you can find her reading Colleen Hoover and motivational books, participating in 5K races, shopping locally, and watching her favorite baseball teams, the New York Yankees and local teams such as the Winston-Salem Dash.
Heather has been a part of the South Carolina Board of Realtors, the Coho Book Club, and a member of Hardison Methodist Church. She is excited to be back home in Davie county and is eager to work with her local customers. Customer Service is where she excels!
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.
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.
Lyn grew up in Erie, Pennsylvania before relocating to Clemmons, North Carolina. She attended Gannon University, Mercyhurst College, and UNC Pembroke. After completing college, she obtained her Insurance License in 1998 and 2007.
Before joining Alliance Insurance, Lyn worked at Holdenrid Insurance Group, Lord Independent, and Fortress Insurance. Lyn specializes in commercial lines and totals over 29 years of experience in the industry.
Lyn is married to her husband, Glenn, of 15 years. Together they have two sons, Nicholas and Benjamin. When Lyn is not at work, she enjoys cooking, kayaking, painting, reading, gardening, spending time with her boys, and continuing her education. Lyn is also an active member in the Business Networking International (BNI) Club.
Patrick was born and raised in Midway, NC and currently resides in the town of Lewisville, NC. Patrick obtained his Associates Degree in Applied Science from the Center for Massage and Natural Health in Asheville, NC. Patrick worked as a licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist for roughly 8 years before becoming licensed in Property and Casualty in 2017.
Before working for Alliance Insurance, Patrick worked as the assistant store manager for Starbucks, worked as an agent for National General, and worked for Fortress Insurance. Patrick specializes in personal lines and assists with commercial lines when necessary.
Patrick is married to his wife, Angela, and together they have a son named Dylan. When Patrick is not working with customers, you can find him spending time with his immediate family, attending live concerts, specifically the Dave Matthew's Band, watching TV shows and movies, cheering on the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, the Philadelphia Phillies, and the New England Patriots.
He has a plethora of trivia knowledge in both the entertainment and sports space. Challenge him!
Patrick's number one concern is to take care of his customers and he takes pride in his customer service abilities. He is always ready to listen and eager to help!
Daniel was born in Venezuela and currently resides in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Daniel is a graduate from Parkland Magnet High School and obtained his Property and Casualty License in March of 2022 as he now specializes in selling personal lines.
Before joining team Alliance, Daniel worked in customer service for over 10 years and worked in sales management for 3 years.
Daniel currently lives with his long-time girlfriend of 10 years and their German Shepherd puppy, Onyx. When Daniel is not at work he enjoys traveling, seeking new food and drink restaurants, spending time with his girlfriend, watching baseball, and cheering on the New York Yankees.
Daniel is fluent in both English and Spanish, and enjoys getting to know other cultures and lifestyles.
Cathy was born and raised in Mocksville, NC, and has lived there for the majority of her life. Cathy is a Davie High graduate who attended Appalachian State University to obtain her education degree. After realizing she was not meant to be a teacher, she transferred to Rowan Cabarrus College and graduated with an associate's Degree in Data Processing.
Before obtaining her insurance license, she worked at First Union, Duke Power, and Mainframe System Setup and Management for over 24 years. Cathy obtained her life, health, and Medicare supplement license in 2002 and her property and casualty license in 2003.
Shortly after obtaining her license, Cathy worked for Fortress Insurance for 21 years before joining team Alliance. Cathy works in both personal and commercial lines but prefers selling personal lines due to the relationships that she has built with her customers.
Cathy is married to her husband, Dean, of 46 years. Cathy and Dean live in the house they picked out to build in high school because they have been together since the 7th grade. Together they have a daughter named Amelia and a son named Chris. Cathy and Dean have 3 grandchildren: Zach, Haleigh, and Aracelle. They bring joy to their life every day!
When Cathy is not at work, she enjoys knitting with the same group of ladies of 19 years, spending time with her family, supporting Corbin in softball and basketball, watching Corbin's daughters play sports (so far, her grandchildren hate sports), and cheering on the Atlanta Braves.
Cathy takes pride in being a people person and loves to show compassion. She is a big hugger and back patter!
Ana was born, raised, and currently lives in Mount Airy, NC. She graduated from North Surry High School and began to work in accounting.
Ana joined the team in 2023 and is planning to become licensed in insurance this year. She will be serving on the commercial lines team and we are excited to see what she will accomplish.
Ana is married, has a son named Iker, and owns a miniature Aussie. She is a North Carolina Notary and fluent in both English and Spanish.
Dena, native of Davie County, spent the majority of her life in Morganton, NC. She currently resides in Advance, NC, with her husband, Corbin. Dena works as a customer service representative for Alliance Insurance and previously worked as a Billing Specialist for Fortress Insurance.
Dena and Corbin have four daughters: Junah, Brina, Sydney, and London. Between the four, they are spread out over the coast, the medical field, high school, and collegiate softball. They stay busy trying to keep up with all of their kids!
When Dena is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family and their dog, working in her garden, painting with acrylics, making pressed flower fossils, and staying at home. In addition, she has worked in the past to make creative wedding and party cakes.
Dena is excited to join team Alliance and looks forward to new faces and relationships.
Shannon grew up in Sumpter, SC, and currently resides in Winston Salem, NC. Before joining team Alliance, she worked at Colfax Furniture for nine years and at Food Lion as their Customer Service Manager for nine years.
Shannon plans to become licensed this year and works within the personal lines department. She enjoys quoting home insurance and working with her customers. She takes her job and clients seriously to provide them with an excellent experience.
Shannon has two kids: Dustan,17, and Gracie, 13. When Shannon is not at work, she enjoys making gift baskets, arts and crafts, and spending time with her family.
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 participate 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.
