CLAY & LAND INSURANCE - Key Persons


Al Hollingsworth

Job Titles:
  • Owner of the George Holley Insurance Agency

Christy Janes

Christy Janes joined Clay & Land in 2013 in the life & health department, and has been in the insurance industry since 2006. She is licensed to sell property, casualty, life, and health insurance, but is an expert in helping individuals with their life & health insurance needs including Medicare, Obamacare, long term care, life, and disability products. Christy resides in Bartlett with her husband, Alex, and they have two daughters. In her spare time, she enjoys making jewelry, reading, and spending time with her family.

James McDonnell

Jim joined Clay & Land in 2008 after serving as vice president of McDonnell Insurance from 1990 to 2006. Jim has been a Certified Insurance Counselor for over five years and has over twenty years of experience in the insurance field. He specializes in commercial insurance and is licensed to write all lines of insurance. Jim has four children and is a native Memphian.

Jeff Michael

Job Titles:
  • Executive Team, Producer
Jeff joined Louis Clay in 1982 after working 7 years at Michael Insurance Agency. Jeff grew his business gaining knowledge in all aspects of commercial and personal exposures. He has been married to Barbara for over 25 years and is the proud father of Anna and Sara Michael. Jeff enjoys tennis, fly fishing, and hunting in his free time.

John Curry

Job Titles:
  • Executive Team, Producer
John Curry has been in the insurance industry since 1980, first as an underwriter with the Home Insurance Company and then on the agency side since the mid-80s. He holds a license for property and casualty and specializes in larger commercial accounts. He has the highest designation in the property and casualty side of the business CPCU (Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter) and has held the designation since his early 30s. John has experience in almost all areas of the insurance industry, such as risk management, underwriting, consulting, management, and as a producer. A native of Alabama, he graduated from the University of Memphis with a major in International Business. John is married with three children and his hobbies include sports such as running, biking, and basketball. Over the years, he has taught many sports teams such as basketball and soccer. He has also taught Sunday school and heads up a prison ministry team at his church.

Marsha Silverstein

Marsha Silverstein joined Donnaud-Clay Aviation Insurance in 1989, after a successful career in investment banking, where she was a licensed representative of a major Wall Street firm. Marsha's area of expertise is providing her aviation clients with superior coverage at a competitive price; along with the outstanding customer service they deserve. Through decades of long relationships with all aviation underwriters, she is able to negotiate the best terms available for her clients. Together, Marsha and Donnaud-Clay Aviation Insurance have the resources to handle all of your aviation insurance needs.

Mike Henry

Job Titles:
  • Executive Team, Producer
Mike Henry began his career in the insurance industry in 1982. He previously served as Vice President of a national brokerage firm - Hilb, Rogal & Hamilton (HRH). In 1994, he was a partner of a Memphis insurance agency and served as President. In 2004, he formed a new company Great South Corporation where he was President & CEO. In 2007, Clay & Land acquired Great South Corporation. Mr. Henry currently serves as Executive Vice President of the Construction Division. His experience includes construction risk, loss control, environmental risk issues, and surety. He has been a member of the ABC (Associated Builders and Contractors, AGC (Associated General Contractors), and NASBP (National Surety Bond Producers). Mike was the past President of the Insurors of Memphis and in 2000 was awarded the Memphis Business Journal Award for the Top 40 Young Businessmen on the Mid South. Mike volunteers with the Shelby County Sheriff Department- Emergency Services Search & Rescue as an Advance Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT).

Stan Addison

Job Titles:
  • Executive Team, Producer

Todd Dyson - President

Job Titles:
  • President