SPROUSE INSURANCE - Key Persons


Addie Jensen

Job Titles:
  • Personal Lines Account Associate
Barry joined Sprouse Insurance in 2003. He has over 28 years of commercial lines experience. Barry is originally from Tiffin, but lives in Clyde now. He is... Addie joined the team in November of 2018 and is based in the Fremont office. Addie brings 16 years experience in Personal Lines Insurance. She is a Fremont native and graduate of Tiffin University with a Bachelors of Business degree in Marketing.

Amanda Zimmerman

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Sprouse Team
  • Commercial
Amanda has been in the Insurance Industry since 2010. She specializes in Commercial Lines Insurance and received her CIC designation in 2019. Amanda is primarily in our Genoa office but she services our Commercial lines clients all over Ohio.

Barry Hohman

Job Titles:
  • Commercial
  • Commercial Lines Insurance
Barry joined Sprouse Insurance in 2003. He has over 28 years of commercial lines experience. Barry is originally from Tiffin, but lives in Clyde now. He is a BGSU graduate with a major in insurance, is a licensed agent and has his CIC (Certified Insurance Counselor) designation. Barry assists our commercial clients with their insurance needs. You can find Barry in our Fremont office.

Brianne Webb

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Sprouse Team
Brianne came to Sprouse Insurance with 21 years insurance experience. Brianne specializes in our Personal Lines Insurance which includes auto, home, umbrella, boat and many other types of personal insurance. She holds her CISR designation. A native of Green Springs, you can find Bri in our Fremont office.

Dee Hermes

Job Titles:
  • Personal Lines Insurance
Dee joined Sprouse Insurance in 2021. Dee resides in Green Springs, is President of Team Kenna, Inc., an Ohio Non-Profit, and she enjoys camping, gardening, and cooking with her family. She graduated from Tiffin University with a Bachelors in Business Administration in Human Resource Management and received her Ohio Property & Casualty Insurance license in 2016. Dee assists our personal lines clients with their insurance needs and you can find her in our Fremont office.

Denise Martin

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Sprouse Team
  • Producer
  • Member of WEN
  • Producer With Martin & Martin Agency
Denise Martin is a producer with Martin & Martin Agency. She has over thirty years of experience in educating, securing, and servicing her clients in this third generation family owned business. The commitment that Denise has for her clients begins with the quest to stay focused on the changes in the industry and to know her products in a way that provides the best fit for her customers. Denise is involved in numerous community activities. Denise is a member of WEN (Women Entrepreneurial Network) which allows women and men to share their support, concerns, guidance, and companionship to other women. Denise also is a member of Eastern Maumee Bay Chamber of Commerce, Oregon Economic Development Foundation, Oregon Women's Network and the East Toledo Historical Society. When she isn't busy with her work, Denise loves spending time with her husband at the lake or various travels. She has five beautiful grandchildren that keep her busy when she is not deep in a good book or enjoying creating glass mosaic's.

Derek Sprouse - President

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Sprouse Team
  • President
Derek Sprouse joined the family business in 2007 after graduating from Ferris State University. He specializes in Business, Farm and Public Entity insurance. Derek received his Certified Insurance Counselor designation in 2013. He currently serves on the agent advisor board for Hastings Mutual Insurance Company and the Ohio Insurance Agents Next-Generation Leadership board. Derek is native to Fremont, Ohio but you can find him at either of our two offices. It's an honor to lead the family business and serve our community. We have a great team here at Sprouse and are constantly looking for ways to better serve our clients.

Jenny Caughorn

Job Titles:
  • Personal Lines Insurance
Jenny joined Sprouse Insurance in October of 2012. A native of the Genoa, Ohio area, you can find her in our Genoa office. Jenny specializes in our Personal Lines Insurance which includes auto, home, umbrella, boat and many other types of personal insurance. Jenny is a licensed agent and has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Degree from BGSU. With her degree and 15 years of experience in the insurance industry, she is your trusted advisor for Personal Insurance in Genoa!

Jody Bower

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Sprouse Team
  • Office Manager
Jody Bower has been with the agency since 1994. She and her husband Jay have been married for over 30 years. They have 3 children, Nick, Hailey, and Kenna and 2 dogs Rusty and Enzo. In her spare time she enjoys spending time on their boat, reading, gardening and baking. Jody is very knowledgeable in personal lines and is here to help you with any of your questions.

Julie Hasselbach

Job Titles:
  • Vice President - Life & Health Insurance Specialist
Julie Hasselbach is a native of Fremont, Ohio. She has 20 years insurance experience specializing in Life and Health insurance. Julie loves assisting customers with their life and health insurance needs whether it is under age 65 or over age 65. I love working with my clients and helping them get the best coverage.

Kathryn Reinhart

Job Titles:
  • Personal Lines Service Assistant
Kathryn started working at Sprouse Insurance in April of 2017. She is currently pursuing her Associates Degree in Business Management from Terra State Community College and has her CBC (Certified Baking Culinarian) from Owens Community College. When she is not at work, baking is her passion and she loves to show off her skills with everyone in the office. Kathryn also loves the outdoors and can be caught hunting and fishing with her family.

Lori Shetzer

Job Titles:
  • Sales & Service Account Associate
Lori joined the Sprouse Insurance team in November of 2019 and is based in the Fremont office. Lori brings 14 years of experience in personal lines insurance. She has held her CISR designation since 2008.

Mark C. Russell

Job Titles:
  • Ohio Mutual Insurance Group President and CEO

Rhonda Kowalski

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Sprouse Team
  • Licensed Property Casualty and Life Agent
Rhonda joined the Martin & Martin team in 2015 and is a licensed agent. She specializes in Personal Lines Insurance which include auto, home, umbrella, boat and many other types of personal insurance. Rhonda also volunteers in and around the Oregon community and is a part of the East Toledo-Oregon Kiwanis and club President for the 2021-2022 term. She is married to Matthew and they reside in Oregon with their son Sawyer, their two dogs Mac & Skipper. When away from the office Rhonda stays busy around their family orchard, with Sawyer's school activities and always knows where the closest coffee shop is. She and her family enjoy taking day trips together and all things Disney. Rhonda can be found in our Oregon office and looks forward to assisting with all of your insurance needs.

Sarah Voelker

Job Titles:
  • Commercial
  • Commercial Lines Insurance
Sarah joined Sprouse Insurance in August 2022 after having worked in the banking industry for 21 years. She is based in the Fremont office focusing on Commercial Customer Service. Sarah lives in Fremont with her husband and two sons and is a graduate of Bowling Green State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree.

Tom Smith

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Sprouse Team
  • Sales and Service Account Executive
Tom joined the Sprouse team in 2020. He has been in the insurance industry since 2006, specializing in Commercial and Personal lines. A resident of Maumee, Ohio, Tom will be working out of the Genoa office.