Team Member

Jackie Banta

role.Commercial Insurance Consultant contact.301 North Main Street,
Franklin, VA 23851

office#.757-562-6131 cell#.757-818-4191 email.

Insurance can be a personal issue for any business owner, one that isn't always given the attention it deserves. This is why I feel that it is my job to work directly with my clients to develop a unique insurance program for their business--one that will ultimately allow them to focus more on performing their jobs and succeeding in their business endeavors instead of spending a lot of time worrying whether or not they are covered in the even of a loss. I have the greatest satisfaction in my job when I am able to team up with my client and develop that unique insurance program that will protect not only their business assets but their personal interests as well.

Team Member

Cleo H. Bass

role.Personal Insurance Agent contact.301 N. Main Street,,
Franklin, VA 23851-0857

office#.757-562-6131 ext.309 cell#.757-812-9757 email.

There is nothing more important to me than developing an insurance program for a customer providing him with the best insurance products at the best possible pricing. And, then being available and easily accessible during the work day to meet his every need.

Team Member

E. Warren Beale, Jr.

role.President contact.301 N. Main Street,,
Franklin, VA 23851-0857

office#.757-562-6131 ext.303 cell#.757-621-2974 email.

"Being only the 6th person to hold the position of President, I am committed to maintaining our continued success and growth as a regional insurance broker dedicated to providing expert and high quality service to our clients, many of whom are long term customers and have become very good friends."

Team Member

Crystal Boyce

role.Account Manager contact.301 N. Main Street,
Franklin, vA 23851

office#.757-562-6131 cell#. email.

"I am excited to be the newest member of Manry Rawls. I am honored to have been given the opportunity to work with such a caring team of people, and am looking forward to getting to know more about both the agency and our clients."

Team Member

Karen Bradshaw

role.Claims Manager contact.301 N. Main Street,,
Franklin, VA 23851-0857

office#.757-562-6131 ext. 321 cell#.757-653-8479 email.

The claims department is like an emergency room,problems to be fixed and unsettling emotions that run high. From the smallest problem such as a broken windshield, to the severity of a total loss claim paying out the policy limits, hand-holding and follow thru is extremely important. The service I provide to my client is vital to their understanding, satisfaction, and reassurance just WHY they choose Manry Rawls as their Insurance Agency. Trust is the foundation of any relationship - and the relationship I have with my client is that they can trust that I am on their team and will serve them to my best ability.

Team Member

Nancy Bridges

role.Personal Insurance Agent contact.301 N. Main Street,,
Franklin, VA 23851-0857

office#.757-562-6131 ext.316 cell#. email.

I find it rewarding to see relief on a customer's face, when I've made their big problem dissolve into a fairly simple resolution. I'm a Franklin native, who has been involved in many areas of the community from the board of directors at the Chamber of Commerce, to being a Deacon at my church.

Team Member

Tony Clark

role.Employee Benefits Consultant contact.301 N. Main Street,,
Franklin, VA 23851-0857

office#.757-562-6131 ext.322 cell#.804-241-0057 email.

I view it as my responsibility to help our customers stretch their benefits dollars as far as possible. In an era of rapidly rising costs and increasingly confusing regulations, our customers need our help more than ever to help them navigate the world of employee benefits. Adding value to our customers is no longer an added bonus, it's a necessity.

Team Member

Dan Cook

role.Executive Vice President contact.301 N. Main Street,
Franklin, VA 23851-0857

office#.757-562-6131 ext.318 cell#.757-653-8475 email.

I have watched our clients' needs and expectations change over the past few years and I am proud of the way that Manry Rawls has responded to those changes. It is important that we offer clients more than just insurance products. We have a responsibility to provide access to information, solutions and resources that can't be accessed elsewhere. As we reinvest in our firm it is with that responsibility in mind and our clients' needs in sight.

Team Member

Mary M. Davis

role.Personal Insurance Agent contact.22319 Main Street,,
Courtland, VA 23837-0067

office#.757-653-2412 cell#.757-653-7650 email.

I find my job most rewarding when I help the insureds recognize their needs and options to protect their assets. I feel very pleased when an insured refers me to a friend, that is the utmost compliment an agent can receive.

Team Member

Kathy M. Drewry

role.Personal Insurance Agent contact.301 N. Main Street,,
Franklin, VA 23851-0857

office#.757-562-6131 ext.314 cell#. email.

I strive to provide my customers peace of mind in knowing we can provide protection for the assets they have worked so hard to attain. Thus, allowing them to continue in the way of life they'd come to enjoy even if they should sustain a loss.

Team Member

G. Scott Earls

role.Commercial Lines Producer contact.301 N. Main Street,
Franklin, VA 23851

office#.757-562-6131 cell#.757-556-3940 email.

The business environment has changed dramatically over recent years due to globalization. While our culture is accepting imports, other cultures are learning sound business tactics in order to compete. Insurance, being a true cost of operations, needs to be watched on a regular basis as a tool to enhance overall business for strength. Manry Rawls is an established provider of sound insurance products and I am proud to be a part of the team.

Team Member

Sheila Earls

role.Commercial Acct. Manager contact.301 N. Main Street,,
Franklin, VA 23851-0857

office#.757-562-6131 ext.304 cell#. email.

I work hard to make my customers proud to say that their agent is Manry Rawls in Franklin, VA. And, by the same token, I am proud to work for Manry Rawls.

Team Member

Kendall Edwards

role.Corporate Controller contact.301 N. Main Street,,
Franklin, VA 23851-0857

office#.757-562-6131 ext.328 cell#.757-641-8874 email.

Primarily, my clients are my co-workers. I strive each day to provide them with certain "behind-the-scenes" support they need to service our clients. Accurate financial record keeping enables our client contact personnel to do their jobs more effectively.

Team Member

Dori Forrest

role.Commercial Acct. Manager contact.301 N. Main Street,,
Franklin, VA 23851-0857

office#.757-562-6131 ext.311 cell#.757-635-8132 email.

I strive to build an individual relationship with each customer, so that the communication lines are always open and they feel at ease talking to me with each situation that they may encounter. I want my clients to know that I am always just a phone call away.

Team Member

Sharon Foster

role.Business Dev. Coordinator contact.301 N. Main Street,,
Franklin, VA 23851-0857

office#.757-562-6131 ext.312 cell#.757-653-8597 email.

Because we work as a team to support our clients and insurance companies, the work I do with others behind the scenes makes a difference. I value that everyone's efforts matter and that we work as an organization to support our clients. It is those client and insurance company relationships that make my job rewarding.

Team Member

Tina Louise Harris

role.Assistant Account Manager contact.301 N. Main Street,
Franklin, VA 23851

office#.757-562-6131 cell#. email.

Manry Rawls' Employee Benefits Department gives the community another choice for life & health care coverage. I am fortunate to be a part of that team. In that department, I work to give people and companies the best service while choosing the most appropriate coverage for their needs. I hope that my love of people, my business and social skills will give back to Manry Rawls as much as they are giving me. As a whole, Manry Rawls and the employees TRULY care about this community – it is just a wonderful sight to see it and be a part of it first hand!

Team Member

Sara Hasty

role.AgriBusiness Consultant contact.22319 Main Street,,
Courtland, VA 23837-0067

office#.757-653-2412 ext.304 cell#.757-653-8365 email.

"Farmers have many uncertainties to concern themselves with therefore I strive to make the insurance aspect less of a complexity.

Team Member

Jesse Hellyer

role.New York Life Consultant contact.503 S. County Drive,
Waverly, VA 23890

office#.804-834-9939 cell#. email.

I am here to help guide our customers through the often overwhelming process of creating an insurance and financial blueprint. I enjoy taking the time to discuss my client's hopes, dreams and objectives — the things that really matter --- so I can develop precise strategies for their future.

Team Member

Erin Holland

role.Resource Specialist contact.301 N. Main Street,
Frankliln, VA 23851

office#.757-562-6131 ext 344 cell#. email.

"I feel proud to be a team member of such a wonderful organization. As the Zywave Champion, I am able to help clients access the unique, value-added services offered by Manry-Rawls. It is my objective to ensure client satisfaction and develop a trusting, supportive relationship with the customers. Implementing the Zywave software program for Manry-Rawls’ clients is yet another example of the ongoing commitment we have to ensure that our clients are happy and their needs are met. I look forward to many successful years with the Manry-Rawls team!"

Team Member

Linda Janka

role.Commercial Acct. Manager contact.301 N. Main Street,,
Franklin, VA 23851-0857

office#.757-562-6131 ext.306 cell#.757-630-8712 email.

I have been a part of the Manry-Rawls team for over 25 years. During that time, I have worked hard to develop relationships with my clients that are as long lasting. Many now are more like friends than customers. I pride myself on providing my clients with the best possible service I can. My goal is to help them understand their coverage needs so they feel more comfortable with the insurance industry as a whole and Manry-Rawls specifically.

Team Member

Gloria Jones

role.Agribusiness Consultant contact.22319 Main Street,,
Courtland, VA 23837-0067

office#.757-562-6131 ext.302 cell#.804-731-2720 email.

“My job at Manry Rawls is rewarding because of the clients that I deal with. I feel my job is to service my clients to the best of my ability, and to know each one’s insurance needs.”

Team Member

Samantha Jones

role.Customer Service Asst. contact.301 North Main Street,
Franklin, VA 23851

office#.757-562-6131 ext. 301 cell#. email.

I try to meet each customer with a smile, either in person or on the phone, as if they are the most important person to ever call our agency. I strive to get them to the person our department that can address their issue.

Team Member

Linda Jorgensen

role.Benefits Team Leader contact.301 N. Main Street,,
Franklin, VA 23851-0857

office#.757-562-6131 ext.323 cell#. email.

"My goal is to take care of our client's needs with providing the best coverages and service. Establishing their trust and satisfaction is my goal, and I am rewarded each time someone calls knowing we can handle their situation and express their appreciation.

Team Member

Maurica Keener

role.Personal Insurance Agent contact.22319 Main Street,,
Courtland, VA 23837-0067

office#.757-653-2412 ext.308 cell#. email.

I work to provide Manry Rawls clients with good customer service, and provide them with coverage that will give them the resources to move forward after a loss. A goal, to always be available for the insured.

Team Member

Nancy Kidd

role.Commercial Acct. Manager contact.301 N. Main Street,,
Franklin, VA 23851-0857

office#.757-562-6131 ext.310 cell#. email.

"Manry-Rawls is a great company to work for. I strive to meet each individual clients needs making them comfortable knowing Manry-Rawls will be there for them when a crisis arises."

Team Member

Ted Lawson

role.Senior Agri Business contact.301 N. Main Street,,
Franklin, VA 23851-0857

office#.757-562-6131 ext.327 cell#.757-650-8910 email.

I take my commitment to provide my clients with the insurance coverages they need very seriously, and I spend much of my time focusing on that promise. My clients often ask me to advise them or give them my thoughts on business issues other than insurance. I am always happy to pass on information or ideas I have learned from many years of interaction with clients and business associates. I am successful only if my clients are successful.

Team Member

Jim Mooney

role.Safety and Loss Control Cslt. contact.33 Morewood Place,
Palmyra, VA 22963

office#.434-589-8609 cell#.434-242-8609 email.

"I am proud to be a part of the Manry Rawls Forestry Team because of our dedication to not only the loggers productivity and safety, but the way Manry Rawls supports the entire Forestry Community. Safety and loss prevention are critical in today's environment, but without supporters like Manry Rawls, loggers would have one less voice."

Team Member

Charles Moore

role.Personal Ins. Team Leader contact.301 N. Main Street,,
Franklin, VA 23851-0857

office#.757-562-6131 ext.312 cell#.757-647-8895 email.

I work to develop long-term relationships with my clients, either commercial or personal, by offering insurance programs designed for their specific purpose or needs. Being available to these clients 24/7 has enabled me to develop a "family-type" relationship that has created a bond of comfort and security to cement our partnership as client/agent.

Team Member

Linda Newsome

role.Assistant Acct. Manager contact.301 N. Main Street,,
Franklin, VA 23851-0857

office#.757-562-6131 ext.315 cell#.757-651-4202 email.

I work at Manry-Rawls because of the close and caring support team that we are. We work hard to provide our clients the best coverage for their individual needs, the best pricing, and support that they each deserve.

Team Member

Kimberly Nixon

role.System Administrator contact.301 N. Main Street,,
Franklin, VA 23851-0857

office#.757-562-6131 ext.320 cell#.757-641-8062 email.

I strive to maintain a strong agency support system for our account executives and producers. I feel that I have been successful if I have assisted our staff in providing our clients with the best possible insurance solutions.

Team Member

Vee Pittman

role.Senior Insurance Consultant contact.301 N. Main Street,,
Franklin, VA 23851-0857

office#.757-562-6131 ext.319 cell#.757-653-8046 email.

Job satisfaction is achieved with me when I can partner with a client to assess their insurance needs and then put together an insurance program that best fits their operation. Being able to uncover an area where we can help a client where he/she has not had coverage or being able to offer a service that fills a need with a client is what I strive to attain. Fulfilling these needs gives me great pleasure and has enabled me to nurture and maintain strong relationships with my clients for many years.

Team Member

Tabby Raiford

role.Commercial Acct. Manager contact.301 N. Main Street,,
Franklin, VA 23851-0857

office#.757-562-6131 ext.326 cell#.757-377-8705 email.

I value my relationships with my customers. When they call needing something, I make it a priority to get them what they need or get answers to their questions.

Team Member

Debra Ricks

role.Business Dev. Coordinator contact.301 N. Main Street,,
Franklin, VA 23851-0857

office#.757-562-6131 cell#.757-653-7668 email.

My job is to get the message out about the products and services that our agency offers, and I think I have more fun than anyone else here! It makes it easy to "advertise" an organization when the integrity, knowledge and standards of service are set so high. It is easy to "sell" Manry Rawls, because I believe in Manry Rawls!

Team Member

Buddy Savedge

role.Senior Crop & Farm Consultant contact.22319 Main Street,,
Courtland, VA 23837-0067

office#.757-653-2412 ext.303 cell#.757-620-9062 email.

Team Member

Howie Soucek

role.HR Director contact.301 N. Main Street,,
Franklin, VA 23851-0857

office#.757-562-6131 ext.342 cell#.757-334-3161 email.

"My two key clients are our employees individually and our business organization itself. Everything I do in the present is designed to help prepare us for future success, whether related to the effectiveness of our communications, professional development, the organizational procedures we use, employment law compliance, the nature of our working relationships, or our personal well-being. I view my work as important to the organization and its employees, and I am passionate about it."

Team Member

Barbara Tatum

role.Commercial Acct. Manager contact.301 N. Main Street,,
Franklin, VA 23851-0857

office#.757-562-6131 ext.317 cell#.757-641-4672 email.

Since entering the insurance industry, I have seen many changes in both the needs of my clients and the way I am asked to do my job. As my clients' challenges have grown so has my freedom to meet them. With that freedom comes an increased sense of responsibility to help my clients and the satisfaction of being a part of the growth of their businesses.

Team Member

Emma Turner

role.Commercial Team Leader contact.301 N. Main Street,,
Franklin, VA 23851-0857

office#.757-562-6131 ext.307 cell#.757-641-8440 email.

"Warm, caring service is what it is all about. I like to give the same service to my clients that I expect to receive. I take much pride in being quick to respond to anyone in need from explaining an insurance coverage, making a change in coverage or helping someone in a claim situation. We at Manry-Rawls will always strive to give you the service that you deserve and expect to receive."

Team Member

Harrell Turner

role.Safety & Loss Control Cslt. contact.14045 Waller Road,
Branchville, VA 23828

office#.(757) 654-6254 cell#.(757) 635-4079 email.

Harrell Turner is a natural born leader. He is passionate about making a difference, and has the background and experience to prove it. “Even though I am a part-time employee, Manry Rawls has treated me like a full member of the team. It’s great working for a company that respects and supports its employees as much as Manry Rawls does.” Harrell Turner could spend his time doing any number of things. He chooses to spend some of it with Manry Rawls because he knows what they stand for. They make a difference; and so does he.

Team Member

Thomas Weatherford

role.Senior Insurance Consultant contact.301 N. Main Street,,
Franklin, VA 23851-0857

office#.757-562-6131 ext.324 cell#.757-651-8703 email.

My goal is to become a trusted advisor for my clients, directing their insurance program and putting them in the best position to succeed. They can concentrate their energies on more productive endeavors, as their insurance program is my domain.

Team Member

Kathy Worrell

role.Office Manager contact.301 N. Main Street,,
Franklin, VA 23851-0857

office#.757-562-6131 ext.329 cell#.757-653-8474 email.

"Our agency's greatest asset is its employees. Manry-Rawls employees care - about each other, about our community and about our customers. As office manager, I wear many hats and have a variety of responsibilities. We all work together as a team - each bringing our diverse talents together - to accomplish the goal of serving our customers."