Meet our Staff

             


Rick McCrary - Rick@InsuranceOneAgency.com

As an independent agent and visionary leader, Rick has consulted with more than 1,000 churches, schools, childcare centers and social organizations.  He currently works with some of the largest churches and ministries across the country, carrying the understanding that he has a Biblical obligation to serve.   Rick has served his church by holding positions on the board, finance committee, treasurer, and executive building committee.  He has also been involved in his community by serving for 10 years as an elected official for the City of DeSoto, Texas, a member of the Dallas County Grand Jury, and Election Precinct Judge while representing his precinct at National Conventions.   Rick has established close relationships with all of his clients and has served and built his personal and professional reputation based on this type of approach.  He understands that it is not good enough to know the church insurance business and believes that when the policy is delivered that his job is just beginning.   Past and Present Community Involvement:   DeSoto City Council              Calvary Church – Board, Treasurer, Finance Committee DeSoto Planning and Zoning         Dallas Holm Ministry – Board Member       DeSoto Chamber of Commerce     Stronghold Ministries – Board Member Dallas County Election Judge        Pleasant Hills Children’s Home – Board Member Southwestern University – Board Member Served the Dallas County Grand Jury under Henry Wade

Brandon McCrary - Brandon@InsuranceOneAgency.com

Brandon McCrary has been in the insurance market in Texas for the past 17 years. He is an agent with Insurance One with expertise in church and non-profit agencies, including religious organizations, churches, schools and daycares. Brandon has also spent a lot of time learning the construction industry. This has helped him to fine-tune his abilities to evaluate a property’s worth and construction. Brandon is the second McCrary generation to serve Insurance One’s clients with character and integrity.   Brandon and his wife, Debbie, are the proud parents of three wonderful children, Jace, Kaylee & Jackson. They enjoy spending time outdoors, especially on the water. Professional Associations and Community Involvement: Independent Insurance Agents of Texas DeSoto Chamber of Commerce Member of First Baptist Church of Dallas YMCA soccer coach

Brent Edwards - BEdwards@InsuranceOneAgency.com

Brent Edwards has worked with the churches in the Assemblies of God Insurance Program since he started working for Insurance One Agency in 2004.  Prior to that, Brent worked for a company that provided business management, life insurance, investments, tax preparation and estate and tax planning services.   Brent graduated with honors from Dallas Baptist University with a BBA degree, majoring in Finance.  He and his wife Stacey, have three children and are very involved in their home church, Trinity Church in Cedar Hill, TX.    Professional Certifications/Associations: Accredited Customer Service Representative

Burt Weems - BurtWeems@aol.com

Burt Weems graduated from Oklahoma East Central University with a BS in History and Physical Education in 1956.  He played college basketball for Tulsa University and Oklahoma East Central.  He also played basketball for the US Army and for a semipro Team in Germany while serving as a sports director for the army.   Burt entered the field of public education where he taught science, coached and was an administrator.  He served 31 years in the field of education and retired as the personnel director for Red Oak ISD. In 1989, Burt joined Employers Casualty Insurance Company as an agent.  After 2 years, he was hired to represent GuideOne Insurance to sell Auto, Home, Life and Commercial Insurance coverages.

Burt joined the Insurance One Agency team in 2003 where he services account in the Dallas metroplex as well as accounts in the Wichita Falls area.   Community Involvement:   Kiwanis Club of Saginaw Past President 3 Years Past Lieutenant Governor Division One Fort Worth   North Richland Hills Baptist Church Member Richland Hills Masonic Lodge Retired Teachers of Saginaw Texas Singing Men of North Texas

Charles Odgers - cr2pr@aol.com

Charles G. Odgers began his insurance career in 1957 with Gulf Insurance Company in property underwriting.  After two years in the Army, Charles became a Special Agent with Continental and Royal Insurance Companies.  He later became a partner with an Insurance Agency in DeSoto, merging with First Insurance Unlimited.  He then sold his agency to Insurance One Agency in 1989.   After 50 years in the Insurance Industry, Charles is still actively producing Commercial Property and Casualty Lines.   Experience:   BBA – North Texas University IIA – Certification CPCU – Three Part Certification   Community Involvement:   Lions Clubs Masonic Lodge 760 Midlothian Bible Church Community Theater Productions

Pat Ashford - PAshford@InsuranceOneAgency.com

Pat Ashford has 34 years in the insurance profession, with both Insurance Companies and Insurance Agencies.  For the past 4 years, Pat has been working with religious institutions and non-profits.   Pat has been with Insurance One Agency since 2004.  Prior to Insurance One, Pat worked as a company underwriter with commercial property companies in the Dallas area. Professional Certifications/Associations: Licensed Real Estate Broker Accredited Customer Service Representative

Barbara Moyer - BMoyer@InsuranceOneAgency.com

Barbara Moyer has been in the Commercial Property and Casualty Insurance market in Dallas for 38 years.  She has been with Insurance One Agency in DeSoto since 1999.  She has been servicing a variety of commercial clients for the past 9 years.  The past 6 years her area has expanded to include Non-Profit Organizations and Churches.   Barbara was employed with Hartford Insurance Company for over 19 years and the last eight years with Hartford, she was a Commercial P & C underwriter. Professional Certifications/Associations: Accredited Customer Service Representative

Mary Stevenson - MaryS@InsuranceOneAgency.com

Mary Stevenson has 34 years in the insurance profession, with both Insurance Companies and Insurance Agencies.  For the past 6 years, Mary has been working with religious institutions and non-profits.   Mary has been with Insurance One Agency since 1998.  Prior to Insurance One, Mary has worked as Underwriter Assistant with New Hampshire Special Risk with Account Premiums of $200,000 and up.   Professional Certifications/Associations: Accredited Customer Service Representative

Linda Bearden - Linda@InsuranceOneAgency.com

Linda Bearden has been in the Commercial Property & Casualty Insurance market in Dallas for 5 years.  She has been with Insurance One Agency in DeSoto since 2003.  She has been servicing a variety of commercial clients and has expanded to include Non-Profit Organizations and Churches.     Professional Certifications/Associations: Accredited Customer Service Representative

Karen Burtts - KBurtts@InsuranceOneAgency.com

Karen Burtts has 33 years experience in the insurance profession, with significant expertise in personal lines customer service.   Karen has been with Insurance One Agency since 2005 and had prior experience with other property and casualty agents in the Dallas area.     Professional Certifications/Associations: Accredited Customer Service Representative

Sue Daniel - Sue@InsuranceOneAgency.com

Sue Daniel has 39 years experience handling personal homeowner, automobile, dwelling, fire, flood and personal umbrella.     Professional Certifications/Associations: Accredited Customer Service Representative

Eva Crumby - Eva@InsuranceOneAgency.com

Eva Crumby began her insurance career in 1998.  She has worked in the insurance industry as a property and casualty adjuster, as well as a commercial lines account manager.   Eva works with a variety of commercial clients, including Day Cares, Non-Profit Organizations and Churches.   In 2001, Eva received her ACSR designation, and later attained her CISR designation in 2003.  She is also actively involved in the United States Christian Chamber of Commerce.

Jean Johnson - JJohnson@WhisperProperties.com

Jean Johnson has over 37 years experience as an office manager and administrative assistant with specific emphasis in accounting.  She has held positions in insurance companies, church and religious organizations and property management companies.  Jean has been with Insurance One Agency in DeSoto since 2002.  She not only works in accounting but assists in all areas of office management.