Management Team

Rick McCrary Insurance One Agency 712 North Hampton Rd, Suite 180 DeSoto, TX 75115 972-223-1700 x 112 Rick@InsuranceOneAgency.com Rick McCrary began as an agent in 1973 with Employers Insurance of Texas and embarked on what would become a more than 30 year career.  In 1980, Rick felt that he needed to establish his own, independent, full service agency that would specialize in the church and not-for-profit arena   To better represent his company and the work across the country, Rick joined Insurance One, LC as a partner in 1995, where he created, developed and introduced the center for church and not-for-profit organizations. For the past 10 years, Rick’s branch of Insurance One has expanded into offices in DeSoto, Houston Abilene, Bowie and Village Mills, Texas.   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.

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Derwood P. Phillips Insurance One Agency A native Texan, Derwood was born and raised inNavarro County. He began his career in the insurance business as an agent for New York Life in their Dallas office.  There he received numerous awards for his service and his professionalism. A desire to expand his career led Derwood to enter into the property and casualty business by establishing his own full service agency operation, the Phillips Insurance Agency, and joining the Independent Agency System   Derwood continued this operation until he merged with the Wray, Tucker, Phillips, Riley and Geater Agency and served as Vice President for the next seven years. He was one of the major contributors in advancing this new agency to the rank of fourteenth among the largest agencies in Dallas County.   Following his tenure with the Wray, Tucker, Phillips, Riley and Geater Agency, Derwood merged with John E. Clark & Associates, Inc. and fulfilled the role of Executive Vice President/Partner for the next 20 years.   In 1992 Derwood worked with like-minded professionals to found Insurance One Agency L.C., a full service agency that has grown to 10 stockholder/partners with 15 locations in the State. Through his efforts and continued leadership Insurance One has developed a highly competitive very successful Residential Home Builder’s program along with Artisan Contractor’s, Habitation and Restaurant Programs.   Derwood was on the Board of the Independent Insurance Agents of Dallas serving as the past chairman of the Agency/Company Relations Board and on the IIAD Placement Board (a joint venture with the city of Dallas). He also chaired the Dallas Association’s All Industry Day, Dallas’ largest one day trade show at that time. Derwood is presently President of the Independent Agents of Tarrant County.   His professionalism and dedication to the industry led to his service on the advisory councils for Unitrin Insurance, Progressive Insurance, Fireman’s Fund Insurance, Zurich Insurance, Hartford Insurance and Safeco’s National Presidential Advisory Council.  Derwood has been recognized for his work with the Habitat of Humanity and the Make a Wish Foundation.

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Robin Philiips Insurance One Agency Robin Phillips graduated from SMU in 1986 and began his professional career as a banking officer.  In 1988, when the banking industry took a tumble, he was presented with the opportunity to become an Insurance Agent, and from then on has been blessed to be successful in the Insurance Industry.   Robin was one of the founding Partners of Insurance One.  He teamed with a group of Independently minded, but team oriented Professionals to form Insurance One Agency, LC in 1992. The idea was to create a Company that was Professional, could better serve its clients and open the door of opportunity for growth. Since its inception, Insurance One is meeting its potential with outstanding professional service and continued tremendous growth.   Robin considers himself a Generalist when dealing with the insurance needs of his clients. Because of his outstanding ability to research and use all of his resources, clients can benefit from his services from all classes of business. Robin has successfully underwritten clients ranging from Retail Stores, Manufacturers, Truckers,  Construction, to Hazardous Waste Disposal Companies.  He believes that research and making use of all of the available resources and technology will help him be able to keep himself and his clients one step ahead.   Robin is one of the Founding Members of his Church and remains very active in service, serving on various committees, assisting in the implementation and production of various programs, events, and missions for the Church.  He is also an active Member of Grace Flight ofAmerica providing no cost assistance to Cancer Patients and Veterans for transportation to and from their treatments, and providing disaster relief to disaster victims.   Robin believes in a close & personal relationship with his clients and has a reputation for going above and beyond. He also believes that it is much better to do whatever it takes to retain a client, rather than to have to constantly replace clients with new ones.   “Taking care of my clients is my number one priority”

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Jack Robinson Insurance One Agency William G. (Jack) Robinson has been associated with the insurance industry since 1957 when he was employed by an insurance company while attending Southern Methodist University.  Upon graduation in 1958 as an Insurance Major, he was commissioned in the US Air Force   He served as a navigator with the 55th Strat Recon Wing attaining the rank of Captain and receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross.   After leaving the Air Force he worked for a major insurance company as Field Manager.  In 1967 he joined J. W. Lindsley & Co. as Insurance Manager and subsequently owner.  He purchased several other agencies and merged them creating Robinson Agencies, Inc.  He continued this operation until 1997 when he merged his operations with Insurance One Agency.   Jack and his wife Diane have two sons and two grandchildren.  His son, Stuart, works with him and specializes in Business Insurance.  His son, Mark, owns The Watchman Group, an asset management firm.   Away from work, Jack enjoys his grandchildren, golf, and travel.  He currently teaches Sunday School and conducts inspirational meetings at the county jail and a local retirement/nursing facility.

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John D. Wysong, CIC Insurance One Agency 16300 Addison Rd. #100 Addison, TX 75001 JD@InsuranceOneAgency.com

J. D. entered the insurance business as a bookkeeper for the John F. Moore Agency in Kermit, Texas in 1952. In 1955 he joined Floyd West & Company where he served as Branch Manager in El Paso when they were acquired by the Crum & Forster Group of New York and later in San Antonio until 1964 when he entered the agency business.  He was associated with several agencies including James K. Ruble Agency and Wysong-McAllister in San Antonio. After moving to Dallas he operated Wysong & Wysong Insurance and Risk Management until he joined Insurance One Agency, L.C. in 1992 as one of the founding partners. J. D. received his Certified Insurance Counselor designation in 1973 and has maintained that designation for over 30 years.  He served several years on the Education Committee for the Society of Certified Insurance Counselors. J. D. was active in the Insurance Counselors Association of Texas (later changed their name to Professional Insurance Agents of Texas) serving on their Board of Directors and as their President 1977-78. Other positions held: Chairman of The Board of Directors – Western Hills Christian Church – San Antonio President Canyon Creek Country Club – San Antonio President Willow Falls Homeowners Association – Dallas V.P. Community Association Institute of America – Dallas-Ft. Worth Chapter Boss of The Year – Dallas Association of Insurance Women With a well rounded insurance and risk management background J. D. can help with any of your insurance or risk management challenges.  Since being active in the CAI and other Community Association activities he has emphasized Multi-Family Risks. Give him a call @ 972-267-8000 x 202 or drop him an e-mail  - JD@InsuranceOneAgency.com.  He will be delighted to work with you.