ZELLER INSURANCE - Key Persons


Cindy Blackwell

Job Titles:
  • Personal Lines Customer Service Agent
Cindy has been with the Zeller Insurance team since 2013. Cindy's specialty lies in Property & Casualty Insurance, for which she received her license in 1998. She received designation of IACSR from the State of Indiana in 2008. Her duties include making necessary recommendations to our clients regarding their coverage needs as well as quoting, selling, and trouble-shooting insurance policies. Above all, Cindy looks forward to the opportunity of providing the best service to new and existing clients. Cindy's favorite way to spend her time is with her eight grandchildren. Cindy is passionate about her Catholic faith and she is an enthusiastic seamstress and crafter.

Greg Allen

Job Titles:
  • Benefits Agent
In 2009, Greg turned his attention towards individual and senior health. He is now considered by many to be a seasoned specialist in the field, with over 14 years of experience navigating Medicare Insurance products as well as being certified to offer ACA (Affordable Care Act) Plans. His main rule has always been doing what's best for the client, no matter what. Greg is looking forward to a long and rewarding career at Zeller Insurance. When Greg is not hard at work in the office he enjoys spending time with his children and rooting for the Indianapolis Colts. Greg is also known as a keen musician and handyman.

Hannah Boardman

Job Titles:
  • Benefits Administrative Agent
In 2021, Hannah joined Zeller Insurance as our Benefits Administrative Agent. She holds an associate's degree in Office Administration and a bachelor's degree in Graphic Design. Since joining the team, she obtained her Insurance License in Life and Health.  Hannah doesn't shy away from new challenges and looks forward to helping anyone who walks through the doors at Zeller Insurance. In her spare time, Hannah enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Volleyball, traveling, and hiking are among her favorite pastimes.

Jackie Richards

Job Titles:
  • Personal Lines Customer Service Agent
Jackie is a 1983 Columbus East High School graduate. She went on to graduate from IVY Technical College in 1985 with an Associate Degree. Jackie has been a licensed personal lines Property & Casualty agent since 1985 and has been with Zeller Insurance since 1997. Jackie loves her job and shows it every day! Jackie's combination of skills, experience, and education provide her the ability to maximize customer satisfaction and to analyze insurance programs. She sells various types of insurance policies to individuals on behalf of multiple insurance carriers including auto, home, property, mobile homes, manufactured homes, farm, pet, and umbrella liability policies. Her interests consist of church activities such as being a Jr Bible Study Teacher, Clerk, and Director of Children's Works at Shiloh Baptist Church. She is a euchre club member and her alias is "Euchre Queen". She is a farmer and maintains an operation of soybean and corn crops, fruit orchard, and beekeeping and is a dog lover.

Larry Mayfield

Larry has been with Zeller Insurance since April of 2009. He is a seasoned agent with nearly 40+ years of experience in all lines of commercial insurance and group benefits, including self-funding. Although a generalist by practice, his main focus is commercial insurance for public entities and group health coverages for both large and small businesses. Larry holds the CPIA designation and is also PPACA Certified in the Federal Healthcare Reform Law (ACA). He is the past President of the PIA of Indiana, and NAHU Health Underwriter's Chapter in Scottsburg, Indiana. Larry is still very active in both organizations on their Board of Directors. Larry enjoys spending time with his daughters and his grandsons. He is a devoted member of First Baptist Church where he often completes volunteer work. Larry is also a former ten year board member and current volunteer at Sans Souci.

Lori Rowan

Job Titles:
  • Partner
Lori has been with Zeller Insurance since 1983. She started in the personal lines department and after 5 years moved into the commercial lines department. Later, Lori added office manager and company secretary-treasurer to her responsibilities. Lori has her Property & Casualty License, Life & Health License, holds a Long-Term Care Certificate, and is Medicare Certified for all lines of coverage. In 2011, the agency was reorganized and Lori became a partner at Zeller Insurance, LLC. At that time her responsibilities expanded to include social media and marketing, benefits director along with the management of day-to-day business operations. Every day is a new adventure and Lori enjoys working with clients to help them find the best solutions to protect their valuables, businesses along with their life and health insurance needs. Lori is the mother of two grown sons. She is an elder at First Presbyterian Church where she enjoys chaperoning youth group mission trips, working with children and on the landscape care team. She is a member of the City of Columbus, Indiana Insurance Review Committee, a board member of ABC Learning Centre and board member of Foundation for Youth of Bartholomew County. In her spare time Lori enjoys biking, reading, swimming, skiing, travel, working in the yard, and spending time with her family and friends.

Nate West

Nate has been a licensed insurance agency since 2014. Since joining the Zeller team in 2019, Nate has enjoyed offering the wide array of options that are available to the Independent Agent. Nate and his wife, Phebe, are both lifelong residents of Bartholomew County and have chosen to raise their family here too. Phebe and her sister run their own preschool. Their oldest Ruthie, is a freshman at Columbus East. She is involved in Show Choir and still has a strong love of ballet. Theo rounds out the family with his passions that involve reading, basketball and soccer. When Nate isn't working with his clients, he is busy being an active member of our community. Nate is an ambassador for the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce, and he serves on the Bartholomew County Soil and Water Conservation District board. He somehow finds time to keep his classic cars running.

Scott Allman

Job Titles:
  • Benefits Agent
Scott was born and grew up in Columbus Indiana. He and his wife Sandy raised their two children in Columbus. Scott grew up around the insurance business and was first licensed in 2013. Scott brings a passion for helping others and providing great customer service. A long-time volunteer for several non-profit groups such as Boy Scouts and CNHS Band boosters, Scott is committed to helping others. Scott is an active member of St. Bartholomew Church and has had extended experience in retail business which prioritizes outstanding customer experience. In his spare time, Scott enjoys spending time following his kid's activities in the arts. Scott is an avid IndyCar Fan and works in the garage and pits at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway as a member of the Safety Patrol.

Tim Zeller

Job Titles:
  • Partner
  • Member at the Ridge
Tim joined Zeller Insurance Agency, Inc. in 1985 after graduating from Indiana University. He is a producer for the agency in both commercial and personal lines of business. He is licensed in Property & Casualty, Life & Health, and holds his Long-Term Care Certificate. Tim has over 35+ years of experience in the insurance industry. In 2011 the agency was reorganized and Tim became a partner of Zeller Insurance, LLC. He has a passion for helping people understand insurance coverages. Tim loves the satisfaction of a happy client! Tim and his wife Pam are the parents of three girls and one son in law. Tim is a member at The Ridge where he plays guitar in the church band. Tim is a sports nut! He loves the Indiana Pacers, Indianapolis Colts, and everything to do with Indiana University (and the Cincinnati Reds).

Tracy Shehan

Job Titles:
  • Commercial Lines Customer Service Agent
Tracy joined the Zeller team as their Commercial Lines Service Representative in 2023. She has been licensed to sell both Property & Casualty and Life & Health Insurance since 2014. With over nine years of experience, Tracy is dedicated to providing excellent customer service to her clients. A native of Bartholomew County, Tracy graduated from Columbus East High School in 1989. In her spare time, Tracy enjoys antiquing, shopping, and attending sporting events with her husband, two children, and grandchildren. Whenever she is not spending time with her family and spoiling her grandchildren, you can find her listening to music, reading, watching her favorite television series, or relaxing on their property.