ADAMS EADDY & ASSOCIATES - Key Persons
Bailey joined Adams Eaddy & Associates in 2022 in the Marketing Department of Correll Insurance Group. She provides assistance in the placement of coverage for the North Carolina and South Carolina offices of Correll Insurance Group.
Job Titles:
- Payroll & Benefits Specialist
Becky grew up in Cayce, SC, and joined Adams Eaddy & Associates part-time while attending the University of South Carolina. After receiving her accounting degree, she started as a full-time Staff Accountant. During her career here she has also obtained her Property and Casualty Insurance License along with her Certified Insurance Service Representative Elite Designation (CISR Elite) in addition she holds a designation in System Administration and Insurance Accounting. Becky is currently our agency Payroll & Benefits Specialist. Away from the office, Becky enjoys time with her family and friends, her Boykin Spaniel, Lulu, and attending the University of South Carolina sporting events.
Job Titles:
- Commercial Lines Acct. Mgr
A native of Summerville, SC, Bonita began her insurance career in 1980 with Sibels Bruce in Columbia, SC. She joined Adams Eaddy & Associates as a Commercial Lines Account Manager in 2002 and has been instrumental in the success of the agency. In her spare time, Bonita enjoys spending free time with family spoiling the grandchildren.
Brooks joined Adams Eaddy & Associates in 2019 and is a graduate of the University of South Carolina with a degree in Finance and Risk Management. It was in college that he discovered his passion for the insurance industry and strives to create a unique risk management plan for each client. In addition to property and casualty insurance programs, he specializes in commercial and contract surety providing bonding services to a variety of clients to achieve their financial goals. In his spare time, Brooks enjoys spending time on the golf course and watching the Gamecocks in action.
Christine is a native of Lexington, South Carolina. She began her insurance career in 1991 and joined Adams Eaddy & Associates in 2004 as a Personal Lines Account Manager. During her time at Adams Eaddy, she has earned the industry designations of, Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR), Accredited Advisor in Insurance (AAI), Certified Insurance Service Representative Elite (CISR-Elite), and Associate in Account Management (AIAM). During her spare time, Christine enjoys reading, gardening, and spending time with family and friends.
Courtney is a native of Columbia, South Carolina. She began her insurance career in 2000 and joined Adams Eaddy & Associates in 2004 as a Personal Lines Account Manager. Courtney is a graduate of the University of South Carolina and earned the insurance designation Certified Insurance Service Representative Elite (CISR-Elite) in 2017. She was promoted to Personal Lines Manager in 2019. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling and hiking.
Job Titles:
- Commercial Lines Acct. Mgr
Derrick joined Adams Eaddy & Associates as an Account Executive in 2008. A graduate of Clemson University, Derrick works with clients to provide Property and Casualty insurance and Contract Surety programs for their business. Derrick resides in Columbia, SC with his wife and black lab where enjoys spending time hunting and fishing.
Job Titles:
- Commercial Lines Acct. Mgr
James is a graduate of the University of South Carolina and joined Adams Eaddy & Associates in 2017. He currently holds the professional insurance designation of Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) and Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR). Prior to Adams Eaddy & Associates, James was an agent with Liberty Mutual where he was awarded the Accelerator Award. He also believes strongly in serving the community as he is a current board member and Vice President of the Columbia Animal Mission. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter.
Job Titles:
- Commercial Lines Acct. Mgr
Jasmin is a native of Lexington, South Carolina. She enjoys spending her free time reading, crafting, and spending time with her 2 children and family. Jasmin began her insurance career in 2016 and joined Adams Eaddy & Associates in 2023 as a Commercial Lines Account Manager. She is currently working towards her designation as a Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR) and CISR Elite. Prior to joining the insurance industry in 2016, she worked in Childcare.
Jennifer grew up in Columbia, SC, and graduated from Midlands Technical College. She worked in healthcare prior to joining the insurance industry in 2007. Her experience includes assisting clients with maintaining their personal insurance policies and developing solutions to provide the most suitable coverage at competitive premiums. She earned the Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR) designation in 2016. In her spare time, Jennifer enjoys spending time with family, entertaining friends, and antiquing.
Job Titles:
- Commercial Lines Acct. Mgr
Job Titles:
- Administrative Assistant & Billing Specialist
Job Titles:
- Director of First Impressions
Originally from Columbia, SC, Karen is the welcoming face and voice of Adams Eaddy & Associates. Her outgoing and helpful personality makes clients feel welcome in their day-to-day interactions. She began her insurance career in 1994 and joined the Adams Eaddy team in 2017. In her free time, she enjoys the North Carolina mountains and spending time with her grandchildren.
Ken began his insurance career in 1978 as a Crop Hail Underwriter with N.C. Farm Bureau during college and after graduating became a Commercial Underwriter. In 1982 he entered the agency side of the business in Greensboro, NC, and from there spent 26 years as a Commercial Agent with BB&T Insurance and CountyBanc Insurance Services.
He joined Adams Eaddy & Associates in 2016 as the President of the agency. Ken also served as the Chairman of the Board for the South Carolina Independent Agents and Brokers for two years (2014 and 2015). In 2017, he was awarded the Barney Burns IIABA National Award for his work for InsurPAC and was recognized as the Haynes P. Glover Agent of the Year by IIABSC. In addition, he also serves on the South Carolina Workers' Compensation Dispute Resolution Committee. In his spare time, Ken enjoys building custom fishing rods and surf fishing at the North Carolina Outer Banks.
Kristen is originally from Columbia, SC and graduated from the University of South Carolina. In 2023, she joined Adams Eaddy & Associates and is currently working towards the industry designation of Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC). In her spare time, she enjoys time at the beach, hunting, and spending time with her family and dog.
As a graduate of the University of South Carolina with over 40 years of experience in the insurance industry, Paul joined Adams Eaddy & Associates in 1995. Paul focuses on large commercial contracting risks throughout North and South Carolina. His clients rely on his knowledge and deep understanding of the intricacies of insurance. In his spare time, he enjoys playing golf and spending time with his wife and their two children.
Job Titles:
- Account Executive
- / Correll Insurance Group in 1998 As an Account Executive
Ryan joined Adams Eaddy & Associates/Correll Insurance Group in 1998 as an Account Executive. He concentrates on providing Personal Insurance with an emphasis on high-net-worth clients and commercial clients in the habitational arena such as homeowner associations, condo associations, and clients with commercial rental/retail property. When away from the office, Ryan is an active member of Shandon Methodist Church and enjoys hunting, fishing, and boating.
We have enjoyed doing business with Adams Eaddy & Associates since August of 2007. Every experience has been positive with all our questions and concerns responded to in a timely manner. All the employees at Adams Eaddy we have dealt with have been professional and courteous at all times. We look forward to continued business with Adams Eaddy & Associates.
Job Titles:
- Commercial Lines Acct. Mgr
Thomas entered the insurance industry in 2006 and was a founding member of Fields Insurance in 2011. Fields Insurance became a member of Correll Insurance in 2018 and currently, Thomas handles clients across the Carolinas as well as assists in the day-to-day management of Adams Eaddy & Associates.
He earned the professional industry designation Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) in 2014. Thomas prides himself on being a generalist in the insurance industry handling both small and large business accounts. He enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter and weekends on the lake.
Will joined Adams Eaddy & Associates/Correll Insurance Group in 1970. As an Account Executive Will strives to develop strong relationships with his clients, which accounts for his outstanding client retention. In his spare time, Will enjoys spending time with his family and 3 dogs traveling and relaxing at the beach.