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Louie L. Cason, Jr., CLU, RHU, REBC
President
Louie founded The Cason Group in 1991 as a general agency for health and life products. He oversees The Cason Group and sets direction with new products and carriers. Louie has over 30 years of experience in the insurance industry, including ten years with The Guardian. He is a graduate of the University of Georgia and is a past president of the SC Association of Health Underwriters.
louie@thecasongroup.com |
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William Cason, RHU, CLU, ChFC
Vice President of Sales
William, a University of South Carolina graduate, joined The Cason Group in 2003. He manages the Sales Representatives and oversees all aspects of the Sales Division.
william@thecasongroup.com
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Phyllis Johnson, MHP
Vice President of Operations & Human Resources
Phyllis, a graduate of Columbia International University, joined
The Cason Group in 2001 with prior experience in management and
healthcare. She manages our marketing operations and HR staff.
phyllis@thecasongroup.com |
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Satcher Armstrong
Individual Health Associate
Satcher, a Clemson University graduate, joined The Cason Group in 2009. She provides quotes, processes applications for individual health products and answers questions regarding individual products.
satcherarmstrong@thecasongroup.com |
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Deanna Beatty, AIAA, ACS, MHP
Group Sales Associate Supervisor
Deanna joined The Cason Group in 2006 with 7 years experience at an insurance carrier. She assists Charlotte and Atlanta area brokers with group quote requests and product questions.
deanna@thecasongroup.com |
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Chris Barker
Licensing and Commissions Coordinator
Chris holds an undergraduate degree from USC and a masters from Liberty University. He joined the Cason Group in 2008 and works with agents concerning their carrier appointments and commission issues.
chrisbarker@thecasongroup.com |
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Chad Blankenburg, RHU
Manager, NC Group and Individual Sales
Chad, a Wake Forest graduate, joined The Cason Group in 2003. He is responsible for managing the North Carolina sales force and is the Sales Representative for the greater Charlotte, NC market.
chad@thecasongroup.com |
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Trevor Bowers, RHU, REBC
Sales Representative
Trevor is a graduate of USC and holds
a Masters degree from Reformed Theological Seminary. He works with agents to obtain quotes, negotiates with carriers and assists agents in selling and enrolling new groups.
trevor@thecasongroup.com |
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Lindsay Brasington
Marketing
Lindsay joined The Cason Group in 2009 as a Marketing Assistant. She holds a B.A. from Clemson University and a Master of Mass Communication degree from the University of South Carolina. Lindsay assists the Marketing Manager with special events, publications and other sales support projects.
lindsaybrasington@thecasongroup.com |
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Jeremy Bullock
Proposal Specialist
Jeremy joined The Cason Group in 2009.He studied Communications at Columbia International University. Jeremy processes proposals.
jeremybullock@thecasongroup.com |
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Lyndsey Cords
Individual Health Coordinator
Lyndsey joined The Cason Group in 2005. She provides quotes, processes applications for individual health products and answers questions regarding individual products.
lyndsey@thecasongroup.com
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Joe Davis
Supervisor of Proposals
Joe joined The Cason Group in 2007 as a Proposal Specialist. He attended the University of South Carolina and Augusta State University. He processes proposals.
joedavis@thecasongroup.com
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Jason Dewar
Sales Representative, NC Triangle
Jason, a Universtiy of North Carolina graduate, joined The Cason Group in 2008. He works with agents to obtain quotes, negotiates with carriers and assists agents in selling and enrolling new groups.
jasondewar@thecasongroup.com |
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Emily Edgren, MHP, RHU
Group Case Manager, New Business Submissions
Emily joined The Cason Group in 2005 as a Proposal Specialist. Emily is a
graduate of the University of Kansas and brings previous experience
in the medical field. She reviews new case submissions and answers underwriting questions.
emily@thecasongroup.com |
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Ryan Evans
Manager, Financial Services
Ryan is a graduate of Columbia International University and is pursuing a masters from Reformed Theological Seminary. He
produces advanced quotes and prescreens, processes individual life applications and services life policies. He answers questions about life products.
ryan@thecasongroup.com
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Gorden Fleming
Sales Representative, Financial Services
Gorden, an Ole Miss graduate, joined The Cason Group in 2010. He works with agents selling individual life and annuity products.
gordenfleming@thecasongroup.com |
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Joshua Fleming
Information Technology
Joshua holds an undergraduate and a masters degree from Columbia International University. He joined The Cason Group in 2008 and works in the IT department.
joshuafleming@thecasongroup.com |
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Kristie Flynn
Group Sales Associate
Kristie, a University of South Carolina graduate, joined The Cason Group in January 2009. Kristie will follow up on quote requests and prescreens as well as answers questions regarding group products.
kristieflynn@thecasongroup.com |
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Joshua Gregory, RHU, REBC
Sales Representative: South Carolina Midlands
Joshua, a graduate of USC, joined The Cason Group in 2003. He works with agents to obtain quotes, negotiates with carriers and
assists agents in selling and enrolling new groups.
joshua@thecasongroup.com |
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Eric Griffin, RHU, CLU
Sr. Sales Representative, Financial Services:
Charlotte, NC and SC Upstate
Eric, a University of South Carolina graduate, works with agents selling individual life and annuity products. Eric was with The Cason Group in 1998-2005 and rejoined us in 2008.
eric@thecasongroup.com |
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Vince Guerra, RHU, REBC
Sales Representative: South Carolina Upstate
Vince, a Virginia native, is a graduate of Liberty University and holds an MBA degree from Robert Morris University. He works with agents to obtain quotes, negotiates with carriers and assists agents in selling and enrolling new groups.
vince@thecasongroup.com |
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Chris Hair, RHU, MHP
Manager, Group Sales Services and Renewals
Chris manages the Group Sales Associates and Proposal Specialists. He assists agents with accelerated issues concerning quote requests and product questions. Chris joined The Cason Group in 2005.
chrishair@thecasongroup.com |
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Jeremiah Harvell, MCSA
Information Technology Supervisor
Jeremiah, a Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator, joined The Cason Group in 2002. He oversees implementation, maintenance, and support of our computer and website related projects in addition to supervising the IT specialists.
jeremiah@thecasongroup.com |
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Taren Hazelrigg
Renewal GSA
Taren joined The Cason Group in September 2009. She is originally from Virginia and holds undergraduate and graduate degrees from Charleston Southern University. Taren assists the Renewal Reps with group renewals.
TarenHazelrigg@thecasongroup.com |
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Alex Hong
Financial Services Associate
Alex, a Clemson University graduate, joined The Cason Group in January 2009. He processes proposals and prescreens.
alexhong@thecasongroup.com |
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Millie Howle
Human Resources Manager
Millie joined The Cason Group in October with 15 years of experience in Human Resources and consulting. She holds a BA from the College of Charleston and a M.Ed. from the University of South Carolina.
millie@thecasongroup.com |
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Jonathan Hudgens, RHU, REBC
Sales Manager, SC & GA
Jonathan, a University of South Carolina graduate, joined The Cason Group in 2000. He is responsible for managing the South Carolina and Georgia sales force.
jonathan@thecasongroup.com |
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Greg Hudgens, RHU
Sales Representative, Financial Services:
SC Lowcountry and Coastal regions
Greg, a graduate of the University of South Carolina, joined The Cason Group in 2002. He works with agents selling individual life and annuity products.
greg@thecasongroup.com |
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Stuart Hydrick
Bookkeeper
Stuart, a graduate of USC, joined The
Cason Group part-time in 2000 and became full-time in 2004. He assists the Controller with bookkeeping in addition to providing assistance on licensing and commission questions.
stuart@thecasongroup.com |
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Paige Hymson
Financial Services Assistant
Paige, a Clemson University graduate, joined The Cason Group in 2009. She processes proposals and prescreens.
paigehymson@thecasongroup.com |
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Chris Jones, MHP
Renewal Representative
Chris, a graduate of Columbia International University, joined
The
Cason Group in 2002. He works with agents on group retention and renewals.
chrisjones@thecasongroup.com |
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Dana Koenig, MHP, RHU
Group Case Manager, New Business Submissions
Dana, a University of South Carolina graduate, joined The Cason Group in 2005. She reviews new case submissions and answers underwriting questions.
dana@thecasongroup.com |
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Kevin Koestline
Account Services Representative
Kevin joined The Cason Group in 2007 as an Account Services Representative. He is a graduate of Columbia International University and services in-force groups business.
kevin@thecasongroup.com |
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Angela LaBord
Account Services Representative
Angela, a University of South Carolina graduate, joined The Cason Group in 2007. She services in-force group business.
angela@thecasongroup.com |
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Doreena Lee
Proposal Specialist
Doreena, an Indiana University graduate, joined The Cason Group in 2007. She processes proposals.
doreena@thecasongroup.com |
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Sally Lipe
PR and Marketing Manager
Sally, a Winthrop College graduate, joined The Cason Group in 1998. She manages all marketing promotions, including newsletters, workshops, contests and special events.
sally@thecasongroup.com |
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Beach Loveland
Account Services Representative
Beach, a graduate of Columbia International University, joined The Cason Group in 2009. He processes New Business submissions as well as answers questions on in-force group business.
beachloveland@thecasongroup.com |
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Adam Martin
Sales Representative: Lowcountry and Coastal SC
Adam, a University of South Carolina graduate, joined The Cason Group in 2006. He works with agents to obtain quotes, negotiate with carriers and assist agents in selling and enrolling new groups.
adam@thecasongroup.com |
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Melissa McQuillin
Associate Case Manager
Melissa is a graduate of the University of South Carolina with a BS in Business Administration. She joined The Cason Group in 2009. Melissa processes Individual Life applications.
melissamcquillin@thecasongroup.com |
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Chris Newman
Licensing and Commissions Specialist
Chris, a Francis Marion University graduate, joined The Cason Group in January 2009. He works with agents concerning their carrier appointments and commission issues.
chrisnewman@thecasongroup.com |
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Jeremy Parks
Group Case Manager, New Business Submissions
Jeremy answers phones and assists agents with brochures, enrollments, and directories. He is a student at the University of South Carolina.
jeremyparks@thecasongroup.com |
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Josh Parks, DHP
Group Sales Associate
Josh, a Winthrop University graduate, joined The Cason Group in 2006. He assists brokers with group product questions.
joshparks@thecasongroup.com
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Adryan Pikus, RHU, MHP
Supervisor of Group New Business Submissions
Adryan, a graduate of Clemson University, joined The Cason Group in 2006. She reviews new case submissions and answers underwriting questions.
adryan@thecasongroup.com |
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Amber Pikus
Case Manager
Amber, a Northern Illinois University graduate, joined The Cason Group in 2006. She
processes Individual Life applications and services life policies.
amber@thecasongroup.com |
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Jesse Pikus, RHU, MHP
Controller
Jesse, a graduate of Columbia International University, joined The Cason Group in 2004. He oversees the licensing and commissions, and IT departments. He also handles all aspects of The Cason Group's financial activities.
jesse@thecasongroup.com |
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Gabe Ricks, CLU, RHU, REBC
Renewal Representative
Gabe, graduate of Columbia International University, joined The Cason Group in 2000. He works with agents on group retention and renewals. He has experience managing the New Business, Account Services and Individual Health departments at the Cason Group.
gabe@thecasongroup.com |
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Rebekah Ritchie
Supervisor of Administrative and PT Assistants
Rebekah, a Clemson University graduate, joined The Cason Group in 2007. She is the supervisor of administrative and part-time assistants.
rebekah@thecasongroup.com |
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Jennifer Ross
Group Sales Associate (North Carolina)
Jennifer joined The Cason Group in 2008 as a Group Sales Associate in our Charlotte office. She is a graduate of Ole Miss and assists brokers with group quote requests and product questions.
jenniferross@thecasongroup.com |
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Michelle Seay, MHP
Executive Assistant
Michelle is a graduate of the University of Georgia, and joined The Cason Group in 2003. She assists the President and VP of Sales.
michelle@thecasongroup.com |
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Chase Sheppard
Sales Representative
Chase, a College of Charleston graduate, joined The Cason Group in 2010. He works with agents to obtain quotes, negotiates with carriers and assists agents in selling and enrolling new groups.
chasesheppard@thecasongroup.com |
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Jacob Shockley
Proposal Specialist
Jacob joined The Cason Group in July as a Proposal Specialist. He is a graduate of The University of South Carolina where he was also an intern with Campus Crusade for Christ.
jacobshockley@thecasongroup.com
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Jesse Shellenbarger
Individual Products Assistant
Jesse, a Central Michigan University graduate, joined The Cason Group in 2008. He assists in the Individual Health and Individual Life departments.
jesses@thecasongroup.com
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Mary Stonecypher
Administrative Assistant
Mary graduated from the University of South Carolina with
an honors interdisciplinary degree in foreign languages and literatures. She joined The Cason Group in 2010. She answers phones and assists agents with brochures, enrollments, and directories. She also assists the HR department.
marystonecypher@thecasongroup.com |
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Andy Supplee
Proposal Specialist
Andy is a graduate of the University of South Carolina with a BA in advertising. He joined The Cason Group in 2009. Andy processes group proposals.
andysupplee@thecasongroup.com |
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Andy Thompson
Sales Representative: North Carolina
Andy is a graduate of Mars Hill College and holds a masters degree from Appalachian State University. He joined The Cason Group in 2006 he works with agents in NC to obtain quotes, negotiate with carriers and assist in selling and enrolling new groups.
andy@thecasongroup.com |
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Sam Wellborn
Licensing and Commissions Coordinator
Sam, a University of South Carolina graduate, joined The Cason Group in 2007. He works with agents concerning their appointments with carriers and answers commission questions.
samwellborn@thecasongroup.com |
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Kathleen Williams
Account Services Supervisor
Kathleen joined The Cason Group in 2006. She handles service on in-force group business. She is a part-time student at Columbia College.
kathleen@thecasongroup.com |
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Beth Wilson
Administrative Assistant
Beth joined The Cason Group in 2007. She answers phones and assists agents with brochures, enrollments, and directories.
bethwilson@thecasongroup.com |
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Harry Wilson
Worksite Benefits Representative
Harry attended the University of South Carolina. He joined The Cason Group in 2010. He assists agents in selling, enrolling and servicing Worksite products.
harrywilson@thecasongroup.com |
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Steven Yantek
Security
Steven, a Columbia International University graduate, joined The Cason Group in 2010. He maintains our security and assists with administrative tasks.
stevenyantek@thecasongroup.com |
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J.C. Rhine, CLU
Affiliated with The Cason Group as an Independent Sales Rep
J.C. is a Furman University graduate. He works with agents marketing individual life and annuity products. J.C. has over 30 years experience in the Financial Services industry. He is a life member of the Million Dollar Round Table, qualifying for 27 years with 5 of those being a member of the Top of the Table.
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