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Tom Taylor
Owner, Producer
Phone: 253-284-7902
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 Tom grew up in north Tacoma, about three blocks from the University of Puget Sound (UPS). As a child he rode his tricycle around the office desk in the basement of their home while his Dad worked to grow the business. Tom began learning insurance terminology around 8 years old and started assisting with files at age 14. During his tenure at the University of Washington Tom majored in Risk and Insurance. He spent his college summers meeting with clients and entered the family business full time in August of 1965. He now has 52 years in the insurance business. Tom enjoys water skiing, running, and hiking, especially when the sun is shining. He and his wife recently celebrated 50 years of marriage and are proud parents and grandparents. In his spare time, Tom volunteers on boards for the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties and MultiCare Health Systems. Each month, he also takes photos for Kiwanis Terrific Kids elementary school program as well. |
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Galina Steshina
Accounting
Phone: 253-284-7920
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 Our wonderful accountant Karen Scott retired this year. In her place we have one of her former students Galina Steshina. Galina has been with us since August of 2017. |
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Kendra Hansen
Administrative Assistant
Phone: 253-284-7900
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 Kendra Hansen joined our team in November of 2015. She is our Administrative Assistant and if you call our Tacoma office you will most likely hear her on the other end. She is eager to listen to your needs and help connect you with the right agent. Kendra graduated from Washington State University in May of 2015 with a degree in Digital Technology and Culture with a minor in Professional Writing. Go Cougs! She enjoys spending time with family and friends. This is her first job working in close proximity with insurance and she is interested in learning more about it. She assists Tom with Life and Health insurance. |
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Julie Ellis
Commercial Lines Account Manager
Phone: 253-284-7928
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 Julie Ellis is our newest Commercial Lines Account Manager. While living in Junction City, Kansas Julie was referred to the local insurance agency in town where she was hired. She has been in the industry for two years. Julie was born in Tacoma and grew up in Puyallup. She graduated high school and joined the Army where she spent the next four years traveling to different places and meeting a variety of people. She has two children, JoVaughn (9) and Jordyne (4), who are the lights of her life. Outside of work Julie enjoys spending time with her children and driving for Uber in both Tacoma and Seattle. |
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Sylvia Darbison
Personal Lines Account Manager
Phone: 253-284-7924
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 Sylvia Darbison is our newest Personal Lines Account Manager. She was born in Seoul, South Korea and raised in Alaska. Sylvia attended the University of Alaska Fairbanks and graduated with an Allied Health degree. She applied for an administrative position at an independent agency and the owners convinced her to get licensed. She was hesitant but now she loves working in the insurance industry! Sylvia enjoys traveling, attending music festivals and spending time with her two sons and family outside of work. She likes keeping up with constant changes in technology and loves to share new ways of making office operations run smoother. Sylvia's goals include furthering her education in insurance and beginning an education in IT support. |
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Lynne Bromley
Personal Lines Account Manager
Phone: 253-284-7952
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Gloria Bechtold
Personal Lines Account Manager
Phone: 253-284-7940
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 Gloria Bechtold is a Personal Lines Account Manager for our Puyallup location A.E Long Insurance. |
