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We recognize that selecting an insurance policy involves more than simply taking the "low bid."
While our prices are competitive, proper coverage is the most important factor to consider. When you contact us you'll be talking to a trained and licensed professional who lives in the community. |
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| Meet Our People |
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| Thomas M. Blanchard, Jr., President |
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 Thomas M. Blanchard, Jr., joined Blanchard and Calhoun in 1970 after graduating from the University of Virginia. He has served as President of Blanchard and Calhoun since 1985. Tommy currently serves on the boards of the CSRA Community Foundation, Westover Memorial Cemetery, First Tee of Augusta, and the Augusta Advisory Board for Wachovia Bank. Tommy is the past Chairman of the Metro Augusta Chamber of Commerce, past President of the Augusta Board of Realtors and past President of the Mortgage Bankers Association of Georgia.
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| Cobbs Nixon, Vice President/Account Executive |
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Cobbs G. Nixon is a graduate of the Academy of Richmond County and the University of Virginia. He has worked in the insurance industry for thirty-nine years. His accomplishments include President of Independent Insurance Agents of Georgia, the Augusta Museum of History, Augusta Rowing Club. Chairman of Richmond County Republican Party. He is a member of the Appalachain Trail Conference, the North Carolina Bartram Trail Society and serves on the Board of the Southeastern Natural Sciences Academy. Cobbs is married with three children and five grandchildren. A member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. His hobbies include cycling, hiking, swimming, reading and golf.
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| Preston Moss, Vice President/Account Executive |
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Preston A. Moss is married with four children. He is a member of Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, current President of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Past President of the Augusta Independent Insurance Agents, Past Board Member of the Independent Insurance Agents of Georgia, current Board Member of University Healthcare Foundation, a Board of Trustee for the Episcopal Day School and Big Changes Start Small, Inc. He is a Past Board Member of Child Enrichment and the Augusta Child Advocacy Center, and Past President of the Augusta Players.
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| Morris Moss, Vice President/Account Executive |
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| Morris H. Moss is a native of Augusta, Georgia. In 1981, he graduated from Augusta Preparatory School and in 1986, he achieved a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Georgia. His accomplishments include an Eagle Scout from the Boy Scouts of America, Certificate of Merit from Who’s Who Among American High School Students, Past President of Independent Insurance Agents of Augusta, Advisory Board for Junior League of Augusta, and sat on the Board of Directors for The Kiwanis Club of Augusta. Morris and his wife, Amy, have two children, Hampton and Mega n. They attend Wesley United Methodist Church. Morris is a Vice President of Blanchard and Calhoun Insurance Agency and he has been with Blanchard & Calhoun Insurance since 1986. |
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| Will Weston IV, Vice President/Account Executive |
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| Will Weston is a graduate of Augusta Preparatory School and the University of Georgia. He has been in the insurance business since 1984. He currently serves on the board of directors for the Independent Insurance Agents of Georgia, the National Science Center, Pinnacle Club, Forest Hills Management Committee, and the Augusta Golf Association. Will is an active member of the Exchange Club of Augusta. He is a Past President of Child Enrichment Inc. Will is married to the former Elaine Echols and they have two children, William and Elizabeth. They attend St Paul's Episcopal Church. |
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| Natasha Hendrix Pratt, Vice President/Account Executive |
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Natasha was born and raised in North Augusta, SC and now resides in Augusta with her husband, Christopher. She is a 1996 graduate of Augusta State University with a degree in French and Political Science. She has been licensed in property, casualty, life, health and accident insurance since 1996. Currently she is working toward her AAI designation in order to keep current with the industry trends.
She is very active in the Martinez/Evans Rotary Club, Augusta State Alumni Association, Executive Women’s Golf Association and Women in Business. Natasha has been on the Augusta Board of Directors for the Make a Wish Foundation since 2003. She is a highly dedicated team member at Blanchard & Calhoun and is eager to assist you with all your insurance needs. Natasha has 10 years of experience with personal and commercial insurance. Give her a call today for a competitive quote.
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| Ash Smith, Vice President/Account Executive |
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Ash L. Smith is a graduate of Stratford Academy in Macon, Georgia and the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia. He has been licensed in the insurance industry for a decade in various risk management areas.
He is a member of Independent Insurance Agents of Georgia, Exchange Club of Richmond County, Central Savannah River Land Trust and Homebuilders Association of Georgia and South Carolina. He currently serves on the Board for the Exchange Club of Richmond County and the Committee for Cookin' For Kids along with Child Enrichment. He is currently active with Historic Augusta, Morris Museum of Art and the Southeastern Natural Sciences Academy. He, his wife and two children attend First Baptist Church Augusta.
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| Robbie Moore, Account Executive |
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Robbie Moore has been with Blanchard & Calhoun Insurance since 2003. Being from the Augusta area, he returned home after graduating from the Risk Management Insurance Program at the University of Georgia. Robbie is a member of The Church at Greenbrier in Evans. He and his wife reside in Evans. He is currently involved in one of the Augusta chapters of Business Networking International.
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| Scott B. Wren, Account Executive |
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Scott is originally from Waynesboro, GA. He is a 2004 graduate of Augusta State University where he obtained a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Business Management. He joined Blanchard & Calhoun Insurance in March of 2005. He is fully licensed in property & casualty insurance in Georgia and South Carolina. Scott was the 2005 recipient of the Ted Carleton Foundation’s Elite Sales Force Training Scholarship Award given by the Independent Insurance Agents of Georgia where at its completion he will be given an AIP designation.
Scott is an active member of the Columbia County Rotary Club and Augusta State Alumni Association. He is on the Board of Directors for the Augusta chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. He is a dedicated and energetic member of the Blanchard & Calhoun Insurance team. Give Scott a call today and allow him to handle all of your personal and commercial insurance needs.
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| John Gibbs, Account Executive |
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Blanchard and Calhoun Insurance Company would like to welcome John Gibbs, III. A graduate of North Augusta High School and the University of Georgia, John ran Gibbs Auto from 1977 until he sold it in 2005. He joins Blanchard and Calhoun Insurance Company after working with Nationwide. He has been married for 23 years to his wife, Terri.
They have two children, Lauren, 21 and Katelyn, 19. John is a member of the Exchange Club, Augusta Golf Association, Augusta Country Club and Trinity on the Hill Methodist Church.
Please call John Gibbs, III at 706-650-6000 for all of your insurance needs. He will be happy to provide you with the best quote and rate possible. |
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| Marty Banks Willis, Commercial Lines Account Manager |
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| She has 25 years experience in the insurance industry. She has been with Blanchard and Calhoun for ten years. She is the secretary for the Independent Insurance Agents of Augusta and Past President of Insurance Women of Augusta. |
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| Patty Partridge, Assistant Vice President/Commercial Lines Manager |
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Patty Partridge has 25 years experience in insurance. She has been with Blanchard & Calhoun since 1994. Patty works in the Commercial Department, is the System Administrator and Assistant Vice President. She and her husband reside in Lincolnton, Ga. They have two children and five grandchildren. She loves playing golf whenever possible.
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| Shaji Pillai, Commercial Lines Account Manager |
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Shaji Pillai has been with Blanchard & Calhoun Insurance in the Commercial Lines Department for eleven years. She is married and has three daughters.
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| Sharon Watkins, Commercial Lines Account Manager |
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Sharon Watkins has 15 years experience with commercial insurance and has been with Blanchard & Calhoun since 2002. Sharon is a Commercial Lines CSR. She has one daughter.
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| Pat Smith, Commercial Lines Account Manager |
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Patricia Smith, I've been with Blanchard and Calhoun for 4 month's, I'm a mother of 3 boys, married, Choir Director, Praise Team Leader, and a Sunday School Teacher.
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| Ellen Marion, Commercial Lines Account Manager |
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Ellen Marion has worked in the property and casualty field for 25 years. Her experience includes both personal and commercial lines. She teaches pre-licensing classes for Augusta Technical College and continuing education classes for the Independent Agents of Georgia. She has been with Blanchard & Calhoun Insurance since 2006.
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| Suzanne Gay , Assistant Vice President/Personal Lines Manager |
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Suzanne Gay is the Personal Lines Manager and Assistant Vice President. She has 26 years experience and has been with Blanchard & Calhoun since 1980 licensed in property and casualty. She is a native of Augusta. She is married with two children and five grandchildren.
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| Celeatha Lehr, Personal Lines Account Manager |
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| Celeatha Lehr has been with the agency since 1995 and has been licensed in property & casualty for ten years. She started in our accounting department and is now a Personal Lines Account Manager. She is originally from Harlem and a graduate of Harlem High School. She is married with one daughter. |
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| Terry Eberl, Personal Lines Account Manager |
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Terry Eberl is a Personal Lines CSR with over 24 years experience in the Insurance business. She holds the Accredited Customer Service Representative designation as well as the Certified Professional Insurance Woman designation. Terry is involved in the 4-H Horse Club of Columbia County.
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| Amy Dansby, Personal Lines Account Manager |
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Amy Dansby came to Blanchard & Calhoun in 2003 with experience in customer service. She is licensed in property and casualty insurance and serves as a Personal Lines CSR. Amy is married, has one child, and is originally from Evans, Ga.
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| Mindy Moore, Personal Lines Assistant |
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| Mindy Moore has been with Blanchard & Calhoun for two months. |
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| Barbara Powell, Claims |
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Barbara Powell is Claims Manager and has over 30 years experience in the insurance industry. She has been with Blanchard & Calhoun since 1991. She is married with one son.
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| Raji Kesavan, Marketing |
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| Raji Kesavan is the Marketing Manager. She started with Blanchard & Calhoun Insurance in 1994 after working for the Insurance Company of North America, Travelers, Bankers Life, Nationwide and C.N.A.Insurance Co. She has a bachelors degree in Arts from the University of Madurai, India. Raji had 15 years experience in Commercial Insurance when she joined the Blanchard & Calhoun team. |
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| Larry Dotson, Marketing |
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Larry Dotson has 27 years experience in the insurance business and holds the Charter Property & Casualty Underwriter designation. Larry is a graduate of Georgia State University. Larry is a member of the marketing team at Blanchard & Calhoun.
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| Alice Smith, Marketing |
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Alice Smith started with Blanchard & Calhoun in 2002. Alice has 30 years experience in the insurance industry. She has received her CPIW, CIC and AIM designations. Alice is a part of the Blanchard & Calhoun marketing team.
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| Trisha Parker, Marketing Assistant |
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| Trisha Parker started working with Blanchard & Calhoun Insurance in 1998. She has 7 years experience in the insurance industry. Recently, graduated with a Teaching Assistant degree. She has been married for 6 years and has one daughter. |
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| Valerie Parrish, Accounting |
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Valerie Parrish is a graduate of the University of Kansas with a bachelors degree in Psychology. She has 7 years experience in insurance. Valerie handles the agency accounting and licensing. She is married and has one daughter.
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| Mary West, Receptionist |
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Mary West is the agency receptionist. She has been with Blanchard & Calhoun for six years.
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