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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jeremy Bullock

Proposal Specialist

Jeremy joined The Cason Group in 2009.He studied Communications at Columbia International University. Jeremy processes proposals.

jeremybullock@thecasongroup.com

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

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

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

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

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

ryan@thecasongroup.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Paige Hymson

Financial Services Assistant

Paige, a Clemson University graduate, joined The Cason Group in 2009. She processes proposals and prescreens.

paigehymson@thecasongroup.com

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

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

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

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

Doreena Lee 
Proposal Specialist

Doreena, an Indiana University graduate, joined The Cason Group in 2007. She processes proposals.

doreena@thecasongroup.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

jcrhine@thecasongroup.com