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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

 

 

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

 

 

Deanna Beatty, AIAA, ACS, MHP
Sr. Group Sales Associate (North Carolina)

Deanna joined The Cason Group in 2006 with 7 years experience at an insurance carrier.  She assists Charlotte area brokers with group quote requests and product questions

deanna@thecasongroup.com

 

 

Chris Barker
Licensing and Commissions Specialist

Chris holds an undergraduate degree from USC and a masters from Liberty University.  He joined the Cason Group in September 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
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

 

 

Lyndsey Burt
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

 

 

Amanda Caldwell

Group Sales Associate ( SC Upstate and Lowcountry)

Amanda, a graduate of Taylor University and Columbia International University, joined The Cason Group in 2007.   She follows up on quote requests and prescreens as well as answers questions regarding group products.

amanda@thecasongroup.com

 

 

Charlotte Cantrell
Individual Health Associate

Charlotte, a University of South Carolina graduate, joined The Cason Group in 2007.  She provides quotes, processes applications for individual health products and answers questions regarding individual products.
charlotte@thecasongroup.com

 

 

Lander Cason, MHP
Renewal Representative

Lander, a graduate of Presbyterian College, joined The Cason Group in 2005. He previously was the Renewal Coordinator for BlueChoice HealthPlan. He works with agents on group retention and renewals.

lander@thecasongroup.com

 

 

William Cason, RHU, CLU
Director, Sales and Marketing

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

 

 

Christian Crouch
Proposal Specialist

Christian joined The Cason Group in May as a Proposal Specialist.  He is a recent graduate of The University of the South.

christiancrouch@thecasongroup.com

 

 

Joe Davis
Proposal Specialist Coordinator

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, Northern Mecklenburg County and

Western NC


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

 

 

Lara Driggers
HR Generalist

Lara, a graduate of Clemson University, joined The Cason Group in 2003.  She assists the VP with Human Resources and coordinates internal training.

lara@thecasongroup.com

 

 

Jennifer Ross
Group Sales Associate (North Carolina)

Jennifer joined The Cason Group in July as a Group Sales Associate in our Charlotte office.  She is a graduate of Ole Miss and was previously an elementary school teacher.  She assists brokers with group quote requests and product questions

jenniferduddleston@thecasongroup.com

 

 

Emily Edgren, MHP
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
Supervisor of 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

 

 

Mary Glenn Everett, MHP, RHU
Manager, New Business and Account Services

Mary Glenn, a graduate of the University of South Carolina, joined The Cason Group in 2003. She oversees group new business submissions and service on in-force group business.

maryglenn@thecasongroup.com

 

 

Joanna Fleming
Case Manager

Joanna, a Columbia International University graduate, joined The Cason Group in 2006.  She processes individual life applications and services life policies.

joanna@thecasongroup.com

 

 

Joshua Fleming
Information Technology Assistant


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

 

 

Joshua Gregory, RHU
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
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 Associates and Proposal Specialists 

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

 

 

Michelle Hamrick
Executive Assistant

Michelle is a graduate of the University of Georgia, and joined The Cason Group in 2003.  She assists the President and Sales Director.
michelle@thecasongroup.com

 

 

Jeremiah Harvell
Information Technology Supervisor

Jeremiah, an A+ and Security+ certified computer technician, 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

 

 

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 2001 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

 

 

Chris Jones, MHP
Sr. Renewal Sales Associate

Chris, a graduate of Columbia International University, joined

The Cason Group in 2002. He assists agents with group retention and renewals.

chrisjones@thecasongroup.com

 

 

Dana Koenig
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 Rep

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 
Account Servies Representative

Doreena, an Indiana University graduate, joined The Cason Group in 2007.  She services in-force group business.

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

 

 

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

 

 

 

Andrea Martin
Group Sales Associate

Andrea joined The Cason Group in March as a Proposal Specialist. She is a graduate of the University of South Carolina. She follows up on quote requests and prescreens as well as answers questions regarding group products.

andrea@thecasongroup.com

 

 

 

Rebekah Mulvahill
Proposal Specialist


Rebekah, a Columbia International University graduate, joined

The Cason Group in 2008.  She processes proposals.

rebekahmulvahill@thecasongroup.com

 

 

Josh Parks, DHP

New Business Submissions

Josh, a Winthrop University graduate, joined The Cason Group in 2006.  He reviews new case submissions and answers underwriting questions.
joshparks@thecasongroup.com

 

 

 

Adryan Pikus, MHP

New Business Coordinator


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, RHU, REBC
Manager of Financial Service and Individual Sales Associates

Gabe, graduate of Columbia International University, joined The Cason Group in 2000.  Gabe manages the Individual Life and Individual Health departments.

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

 

 

Corey Rollison
Proposal Specialist

Corey, a Wofford College graduate, joined the Cason Group in September.  She processes group medical proposals. 

coreyrollison@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

 

 

 

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

 

 

Deidre Tindal
Individual Life Assistant

Deidre joined The Cason Group in July as a Life Products Assistant.  She is a graduate of Converse College and was previously with Northwestern Mutual Financial.

deidretindal@thecasongroup.com

 

 

Emily Wardlaw
Administrative Assistant

Emily joined The Cason Group in July as an Administrative Assistant.  She is a graduate of The University of South Carolina and previously was doing administrative work for Christ Church of the Carolinas.

emilywardlaw@thecasongroup.com

 

 

Sam Wellborn
Licensing and Commissions Specialist

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 Coordinator

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

 

 
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