TAYLOR AGENCY - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Client Services Representative
Job Titles:
- Member of the Account Executives Team
- Commercial Insurance Executive
Blake Adams is a commercial insurance executive at Taylor Agency and has been with Taylor Agency since 2005. He is an alumnus of the University of Georgia with a degree in Risk Management & Insurance. Although he performs his services for many industries, his areas of expertise and focus are Construction & Service Contractors, Distributors, and Real Estate Portfolios. Blake is an Executive in the Palmetto Society and is Membership Chairman of the Association of Builders & Contractors. He finds it most rewarding to be given the trust to manage a client's risk management program where he can demonstrate his effort and resource capabilities to reduce a their Total Cost of Risk and its impact on their balance sheet. Blake enjoys his family, playing tennis, kite surfing, fishing, and traveling. Naturally, he's a huge Georgia Bulldogs fan. Contact Blake directly at 843-406-1186 or badams@tayloragency.com.
Job Titles:
- Account Executive
- Member of the Account Executives Team
- Account Executive / Commercial Insurance
Job Titles:
- Commercial Insurance Executive at Taylor Agency 's Orangeburg
Donald Garrick is a commercial insurance executive at Taylor Agency's Orangeburg office. Donald has over thirty-eight years of experience in the insurance field, including more than eleven years with Taylor Agency. As a former member of the Board of Directors for the IIABSC, Donald has served both as Chairman of the Small and Rural Agents Convention and on the Continuing Education Committee. Donald is an alumnus of Newberry College and was inducted into the Newberry College Athletic Hall of Fame in 1993 for his football accomplishments during the 1969-1972 seasons. When Donald isn't in the office, he enjoys drag racing and spending time with his grandchildren. You can contact him directly at 803-585-7993 or email him at dgarrick@tayloragency.com.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Sales Executives Team
- Senior Sales Executive
- Personal Insurance Agent
- Sales Executives
Hannah Kalish is a personal insurance agent at Taylor Agency. Hannah is an alumna of Lenoir Rhyne University and Virginia Commonwealth University. She has over seven years of experience in the insurance field and was Hartford School of Insurance's MVP Award winner in 2007. Hannah is proud to work for Taylor Agency because of its dedication to putting customer service above all else. When Hannah isn't in the office, you'll find her fishing offshore, gardening, and cooking. Contact her directly at 843-406-1176 or email her at hkalish@tayloragency.com.
Job Titles:
- Account Executive
- Member of the Account Executives Team
- Account Executive / Commercial Insurance
Jed McCracken is an alumnus of Virginia Tech University and has over ten years of experience in the insurance field, including commercial insurance, group health and life, retirement, and financial products in the Virginias, Carolinas, and the District of Columbia. As an Account Executive, Jed is a generalist who writes a wide array of industries, but specializes in building materials/hardware dealers, manufacturing, restaurants, distributors, wood products, auto parts & repair, technology, and more. Over the years, Jed has served as field manager for ten personal lines agents and is a lifetime member of the Golden Key Honor Society. At Taylor Agency, he most enjoys building lasting and trusting relationships with business entrepreneurs and providing the best quality of service to meet all of their needs. When Jed is not at the office, you can find him fishing, playing the piano, reading history, biking, or enjoying water sports out on the Charleston landscapes. Contact Jed directly at (843) 406-1183 or jmccracken@tayloragency.com.
Job Titles:
- Client Services Representative
Job Titles:
- Member of the Sales Executives Team
- Sales Executive
- Personal Insurance Agent
- Sales Executives
Karen Henderson is a personal insurance agent at Taylor Agency. Karen is an alumna of the University of South Carolina and has twelve years of experience in the insurance field. Karen enjoys helping homeowners locate comprehensive coverage and strives to provide excellent customer service with a friendly, empathetic approach to explaining coastal insurance. She is most proud of Taylor Agency's outstanding reputation for friendly customer service. When Karen isn't in the office, she loves exploring Charleston with her family. Contact her directly at 843-762-5552 or khenderson@tayloragency.com.
Job Titles:
- Client Services Representative
Kim Taylor is an alumna of Clemson University and has over twelve years of experience in the insurance field. Having taken on the role as our Marketing Vice President for Personal Lines at Taylor Agency, she has served on the Board of Directors of the Professional Insurance Agents of South Carolina and other various company advisory boards. Kim was the 2012 recipient of the Travelers Personal Insurance High Achiever Award. Kim's specialty is helping coastal property owners find the right insurance for their needs. She most enjoys the creative process of helping clients find the most value in their insurance coverage. She is proud to be part of an organization that offers coastal expertise, an emphasis on education, and outstanding customer care. When Kim isn't in the office, she enjoys visiting with friends and family, working in her yard, traveling to new places, and cheering on the Clemson Tigers. Contact Kim directly at 843-762-2662 or email her at ktaylor@tayloragency.com.
Greg Rollins holds degrees in Finance and Insurance from the University of South Carolina and has more than thirty-one years in the insurance industry, including a term as President of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of Greater Charleston and numerous tenures on agent advisory councils for several insurance carriers. Greg currently sits on the Board of Directors for South Carolina Wind & Hail Underwriting Association, Southern Mutual Church Insurance Company, the IIABSC Property Insurance Task Force, and the Reader Mood McClary Charitable Foundation. Greg is also an Ordained Elder at Harbor View Presbyterian Church. He has been with Taylor Agency for twenty-seven years and most enjoys being a strategic business partner with Taylor Agency's clients and developing positive insurance carrier relationships. When Greg isn't in the office, he enjoys all sports (especially watching Gamecocks and Atlanta Braves), running, playing guitar, and reading. Contact Greg directly at 843-406-1184 or email grollins@tayloragency.com.
Job Titles:
- Vice President of Operations
Lauren Taylor Huffman is Vice President of Operations at Taylor Agency. Lauren is an alumna of Clemson University with over ten years of experience in the insurance industry and is an active member on the Board of Directors of the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of South Carolina - Greater Charleston Chapter. Lauren's specialty is commercial insurance for property management companies and hotels. Lauren is proud to work for an organization that works hard every day to build relationships and provide outstanding customer service. When Lauren isn't in the office, she enjoys spending time with her family, going to the beach, gardening, baking, and cheering on the Clemson Tigers. Contact Lauren directly at 843-406-1187 or ctaylor@tayloragency.com.
Job Titles:
- Controller
- Vice - President
Job Titles:
- Member of the Sales Executives Team
- Sales Executive
- Personal Insurance Agent
- Sales Executives
Leslie Phinney is a personal insurance agent at Taylor Agency. Leslie is an alumna of the College of Charleston and has over nineteen years of experience in the insurance field. Leslie's specialty is personal insurance, home, auto, umbrella, flood, earthquake and life, and she is most proud of the fact that Taylor Agency continues to grow with its clients through the years. When Leslie isn't in the office, she loves traveling with her family. Contact Leslie directly at 843-762-3372 or lphinney@tayloragency.com.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Account Executives Team
- Commercial Insurance Executive
Mark Reed is a commercial insurance executive at Taylor Agency. Mark is an alumnus of the College of Charleston and has more than fifteen years of experience in the insurance field. Mark's specialty is builders, restaurants, golf courses, wholesale, and retail enterprises. Mark is proud to work for an organization that has an outstanding reputation for Southern hospitality and customer care. When Mark isn't in the office, he enjoys hunting, fishing, playing golf, and coaching Junior Varsity football at Bishop England. Contact Mark directly at 843-696-9870 or email mreed@tayloragency.com.
Job Titles:
- Account Executive
- Member of the Account Executives Team
Matt Eaves joined Taylor Agency in 2023 specializing in working with contractors and real estate, among other industries, ensuring his clients receive comprehensive coverage tailored to their needs. Matt graduated from Clemson University in 2001 where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance. Matt began his insurance career in 2015 and gained invaluable experience honing his expertise in the industry, with two large commercial insurance brokerage firms over eight years. His dedication to customer service, passion for the field, and commitment to ongoing education and professional development led him to obtain a Commercial Lines Coverage Specialist (CLCS) certification. When he's not helping his clients protect their businesses, Matt enjoys spending quality time with his wife, Ann, and two boys, Whitt and Lawton. Contact Matt directly at 843-406-1189 or meaves@tayloragency.com.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Account Executives Team
- Account Executive / Commercial Insurance
Job Titles:
- CEO
- President
- Administration
W. Lee Taylor, Jr. is President & CEO of Taylor Agency. Lee is an alumnus of the University of South Carolina and has over forty-one years of experience in the insurance industry, including a term as President of the Independent Insurance Agents of Charleston County (IIABC). Lee formed Taylor Agency in 1979 and is proud to helm an organization that offers customers large, professional insurance options with local, friendly service. When Lee isn't in the office, he enjoys playing golf and guitar. Contact Lee directly at 843-406-1173 or email him at ltaylor@tayloragency.com.
Taylor Agency has been providing insurance to South Carolina families and companies for the last 40 years. Both our communities and we have expanded. Our group now has more than 45 members spread over five regional chapters in the heart of South Carolina's Low-country. We have maintained a persistent desire to offer the security that comes with well-built insurance portfolios, and we are currently one of South Carolina's five biggest privately held independent insurance firms. Our great connections with our clients, insurance partners, and local communities are sustained by our hallmark reputation for quality, which stands for integrity, honesty, and fairness.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Account Executives Team
- Account Executive / Commercial Insurance